Higher Power: Two of Coins Main (positional) meaning | General | Position Reserve judgment; give yourself enough time

to do some important processing. The card in the Higher Power position reflects the broader perspective and influence of your conscience, Guardian Angel, inner wisdom. When the Two of Coins comes up in this position, the best thing you can do right now is nothing. Even if you think you know what needs to happen, give the situation time to percolate until you can achieve a better understanding of what is happening. Your Higher Power is asking you to reserve judgment, be open to all the possibilities and examine the directions that you might go from here. This is not a critique of your goal or plan; it is an invitation to step back and see all the different ways in which your plan could be realized -before you commit to and focus on a final strategy. Near Future: King of Swords Main (positional) meaning | General | Position A person of great experience and wisdom may be called upon to provide helpful answers on your behalf. The card in the Near Future position indicates which way the wind is blowing with regard to your situation. If you follow the Advice card, however, you can improve on or neutralize tendencies. The King of Swords in this position indicates that a wise guide and mediator may soon come forward to help you with evolving challenges. Your need to resolve possible conflict may require a sage elder who has "seen it all" and can report from experience. This card may also represent a knowing, wise part of yourself emerging from your own depths. In either case, this soberminded thinker knows the probabilities, trends, and overall laws governing your current situation. What you need to move forward is available for you. Judiciously use your new awareness to gain a broader perspective of your situation. Know that by being evenhanded and objective, all parties will benefit. Blocks & Inhibitions: Seven of Coins Main (positional) meaning | General | Position When you feel a lack of confidence, choose to be optimistic and trust that you will get the help you need. The card in the Blocks position points to self-undermining tendencies, areas where you could be in denial, where you could get stuck -- unless you examine yourself and make some corrections.

When the Seven of Coins falls in this position, it reveals either a lack of confidence in either yourself or in Nature's abundance. You have forgotten how Nature can multiply a handful of seeds into tons of fruit. Do not fear -- if the outcome of your dreams depended solely on your efforts, you might fail, but it does not. You have the ability to find a way to harness the power of Nature to support your dream, so choose to be optimistic. Trust that you will get the help you need. Nature is happy to support and assist those who trust in Her and work with Her. When you learn Her ways and serve them, you realize you are never alone. Allies: The Empress Main (positional) meaning | General | Position You are nurtured by a compassionate person who is pleased to champion your best efforts. The card in the Allies position points to people who can be supportive or helpful to you at this time. The Empress here suggests the presence of a powerful role model -- a person with a warm, embracing demeanor who thinks expansively and inclusively. She or he is happy to help you nurture your genius, develop your creativity and locate the resources you need to complete important projects. This feminine spirit -- so soft, warm and magnetic -- makes things easy and enjoyable. She models an attitude of confidence in Nature, a feminine form of strength who gives people permission to ask for and receive what they need. The conciliatory and openhanded style you are learning from her creates enjoyable relationships that bear fruit for everyone. Advice: Queen of Wands Main (positional) meaning | General | Position Realize you are not in the leadership role right now. Concentrate on a more supportive role that promotes the overall objectives. The card in the Advice position suggests a course of action which will harmonize what you want with what is currently possible. The Queen of Wands in this position reveals a need to hold your place in the chain of command and respect the hierarchy (at least for now). This may not be a time for you to be at the helm, even if you are motivated by a strong dedication to completing a project or overcoming a challenge. A perceived deficiency in leadership may make you want to take hold of the reins, but don't do it! Restrain yourself and remain loyal to your higher-ups. Stay focused and energetic. Enthusiastically confront the challenges directly in front of you. Perform in good faith and encourage others to do the same. Long-term Potential: Four of Coins

Main (positional) meaning | General | Position You gain the most personal growth by carefully nurturing the development of a relationship or enterprise. The card in the Long-term Potential position points to unknowns still taking shape. It is the "wild card" yet to be played. The Four of Coins in this position suggests that if you keep your head and operate responsibly, you will grow into your current good fortune and learn to manage it well. Whether your opportunity came to you by design or serendipity, it looks like a perfect fit and offers you a wonderful opportunity to create a world of meaning and success. You gain the most personal growth by carefully nurturing the careful growth of your enterprise or relationship. If you take good care of what you have received and created so far, you and the world you inhabit will be well taken care of by it in return. In the English-school decks, we see the image of a person who is stuck in his or her misunderstanding of how the material plane works. He's afraid to let go of his four measly coins, because he doesn't know he has to give in order to get. When looked at this way, this is the card of "poverty consciousness." Self: King of Wands Main (positional) meaning | General | Position You appreciate the benefits that come from confidence and authority. The card in the Self position reveals aspects of how you perceive yourself right now. The King of Wands in this position shows you projecting an authority and security that can rightfully inspire pride and appreciation. This is your time to shine and for your accomplishments to be recognized. He is sometimes interpreted as autocratic, however, so strive to be objective and open-minded to avoid overly offending others who may feel jealous. Remember that everything is cyclical and passes through its own seasons: a sense of serenity felt at the top is no guarantee that the high-ranking position will last. Stay balanced and use power wisely to set a good example for those who will follow in your footsteps. Situation: Nine of Swords Main (positional) meaning | General | Position You can choose not to become entangled in the difficulties and negative feelings that surround you. The card that lands in the Situation position refers to social or circumstantial factors which could be affecting your life at this time. The Nine of Swords in this position suggests some kind of tragic loss. Although it may not affect

you directly, the emotional impact of this blow may have an effect on other people around you. As you proceed, bear in mind how devastated these people may feel. Objectivity as well as optimism seem to have flown out the window. Although you may share the stunned disbelief of those around you, you have a choice as to whether or not you are going to succumb to feelings of desperation and hopelessness. It is important to remember this while others are forgetting. It is up to you to stay clear, make the necessary decisions, and continue moving forward one step at a time. Challenges/ Opportunities: The Hermit Main (positional) meaning | General | Position Abandon distractions and external pursuits in favor of an inner work. The card that lands in the Challenges/Opportunities position refers to ways that you can turn obstacles into stepping stones. When the Hermit is in this position, go inward and indulge the contemplative monk or nun within you, the mystic that wants to be left alone with her meditations. This is your challenge. If you can pull yourself away from all superficial distractions and relationship concerns, you may receive some important guidance or insight. This card is suggesting that the hermit part of you is ready to be engaged. Such a deeply gratifying experience involves sacrifice. The usual entertainments and comforts must be let go of for the period of time while you are tapping into Spirit. Relationships don't have to suffer, however, if you simply make known your need for some private time to recharge your batteries. Foundation: Queen of Coins Main (positional) meaning | General | Position Reflect on an early role model whose love of life's potential, pleasure and abundance could animate you. The card in the Foundation position points to influences from your personal history, your roots and background. The Queen of Coins in this position suggests that you grew up with or were exposed in your formative years to a role model of sensual abundance. This person knew how to find pleasure and delight in ordinary things, how to be in the world, how to live in an exuberantly full-bodied way. Recall that person's earthy wisdom and you will enjoy yourself more, experience less stress and flow more comfortably with the ups and downs of life. Recent Past: The Devil Main (positional) meaning | General | Position

Passionate energy expresses itself. Now what? The card in the Recent Past position refers to events that are just departing, recently influential but now diminishing in power. The Devil card in this position suggests that some events had gotten more out of control than you ever imagined. This doesn't necessarily mean that a terrible thing has happened, just that there has been an abundance of raw energy. This could turn out well or badly, depending upon how well you are able to channel the passions. Reevaluate what you expect of yourself and where you can take this situation. Look at the big picture and determine what outcome you would like to see happen, then energetically promote it. If you are not tenacious and proactive, you will be swept away. You have a better opportunity than others around you to harness this energy.