A card in the left position indicates what has happened to affect your question in the past.

Meaning: This is a difficult card, for it seems to exemplify a truly hopeless situation where everything feels lost. What successes have come your way have been torn apart and hopes dashed; it may be that you have lost a significant amount of money or become unemployed or made redundant. I have seen this card in a reading of a man who had recently retired. His work and career formed his identity; without it, he felt that he was nothing. Of course, it is all a matter of perception. The crisis held within the Five of Shields is driven by materialistic views and the loss we feel when things that hold us to the foundations of security are ripped away from us. You may become so reliant upon your own skills and support systems that you do not feel able to ask for help, but the time has come; there is no shame in reaching out. All will be well, but you must trust.

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A card in the middle position indicates what is affecting your question at this time.

Meaning: Your successes are apparent, and you seem on the surface to be happy with your lot. Others may think you have it all, and some may long to have what they perceive you possess, but things are rarely that simple. The situation is stable, but to an extent you feel like you are at a dead end. Your heart is not full. Your instincts are telling you to get up and leave whilst the going is good. There is no shame in this. You must stop and consider what brings to your heart a sense of joy and happiness, albeit others may judge you to be selfish. The journey ahead may be an uphill struggle, but you are doing the right thing.

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A card in the right position indicates your questions future.

Meaning: This card suggests that a journey of coupling is well underway; it may herald an actual marriage ceremony or simply a commitment between two individuals. Whilst predominantly dealing with matters of love and emotions, the appearance of this card can also allude to matters of business, particularly in the realms of healing and care (in those situations this would be a wonderfully ominous card suggesting longevity and a deep love between all parties involved). This card indicates that partnerships are good, and there is equal admiration, respect, and love on both sides.

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