her back to a choppy sea filled with rocks and crags that present a
risky passage to any ship that would attempt to negotiate these
inland waters. A crescent moon behind her rises over a distant
shore and in each hand she holds one of two gigantic and heavy
metal swords. The swords are crossed in front of her chest and
angle upwards. She appears calm and seems for the moment to be
able to maintain them in perfect balance. The lady sports a pair of
soft yellow walking shoes and is wearing a full length grey robe.
For the moment her situation is under control as she is maintaining
the necessary balance in spite of her difficulty in doing so.
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MEDITATION
The emotional power of the Moon acting within the balancing
energies of Libra supports our mental balance even in a most
demanding of situations if we are able to use our inner vision to
pinpoint the source of strength within ourselves that will allow us
to unite our reason and intellect. This effort gives us a temporary
oasis of mental stability in spite of the circumstances we may find
ourselves in and a strong foundation from which to move forward
when the time is right.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When The Two of Swords is revealed Upright in your reading, its
meaning(s) may correspond to: maintaining a balance between two
equally important matters or viewpoints; a period of temporary
equilibrium; a need for more introspection; feeling that you are at
an impasse; finding a way to move forward out of your present
stalemate; cutting through mental barriers to progress; moving
forward on the correct path; heading in the right direction; keeping
conflicting financial matters under strict control; achieving mental
and emotional balance in your career; a need to resolve conflicts in
your
relationships; maintaining mental stability in a difficult
business environment.
When The Two of Swords is revealed Reversed in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: an atmosphere of duplicity
surrounding you; a loss of balance and control; remaining stuck in
a blind spot; suffering from a lack of equilibrium; being indecisive
as to which way to go; moving forward, but possibly in the wrong
direction; a time for caution in a business or personal situation;
possible trouble lying ahead; being afflicted by mental instability
and/or self doubt; resolving a mental stalemate so you can move
forward; a fear of finally having to face the truth.
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THE TWO OF PENTACLES
The Lord of Harmonious Change
Jupiter in Capricorn
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
A young man stands alone and tries to balance two Pentacles that
float within an infinity symbol. His left foot is raised and his head
is tilted as he concentrates on the Pentacle which he holds in his
left hand while the other Pentacle slowly moves around the figure
so as to take its place as the focus of his vision. He is clothed in
earthen colors and wears a conical red hat while standing on a solid
gray concrete walkway. The sky is clear blue and cloudless. His
feet are clad in soft green slippers - a color associated with the
Earth element that informs the suite of Pentacles. Two ships in the
background struggle to stay afloat while sailing the most turbulent
of seas battling to survive the ever changing circumstances of time.
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MEDITATION
The expansive spiritual power of Jupiter illuminates the earthy sign
of Capricorn enhancing the good fortune that is traditionally
associated with this planet as we struggle to maintain our balance
and give equal attention to our priorities while striving to keep the
ship of self afloat in the turbulent waters of daily life. The only
constant in the universe is change. Life never stands still. It is
always on the move and challenges us to travel our way by
maintaining a balanced relationship between our inner self and the
outer world with its ever changing sea of circumstances. If we can
achieve harmonious balance in change and not let one aspect of
being dominate over the other we can find harmony even while
sailing the roughest seas. The informing energy of the planet
fortune that pierces the darkness of time and, acting as a
lighthouse, leads us to a safe shore.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When The Two of Pentacles is revealed Upright in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: striving to maintain harmony in
the midst of constant change; achieving balance in difficult
circumstances; balancing your priorities in a difficult relationship;
maintaining harmony in the midst of personal change; greater
equilibrium
being
required
to
survive
in
turbulent
circumstances; maintaining a delicate balance between
old and
new priorities; the need to reconcile conflicting ideas or choices;
having to make a difficult choice between two competing
alternatives; successfully juggling competing financial concerns;
maintaining your focus while coping with trouble and agitation;
surviving as best you can in turbulent circumstances and while
living under difficult conditions.
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When The Two of Pentacles is revealed Reversed in your
reading, its meaning(s) may correspond to: feeling unbalanced; the
inability to handle two situations at once; remaining stuck in
agitation and disharmony; rethinking your priorities in an unstable
situation; an inability to handle change; putting forth insufficient
effort to achieve balance in your life; going around in circles and
ending up nowhere; a greater effort being required to survive in
turbulent circumstances.
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The Threes
THREES
Threes express expansion, growth and development – the energy
informing the suites multiplies and then expands in power and
potency. In the Wands Suite, the Will expands itself outwardly into
a broader world; In Cups, the Soul expands its emotional
atmosphere to include sharing what is emotionally important with
other beings; Mind experiences sorrow as it is pierced by the
suffering and conflict that having a mind ultimately brings and
Earth’
s social ambition bears flower and fruit with the attainment
of competency and of a higher status in society.
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THE THREE OF WANDS
The Lord of Established Strength
Sun in Aries
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
Against a golden sky a solitary merchant stands on top of a cliff
looking out across golden hued waters towards a mountain range
that rises in the distance. Several
of his ships are sailing down an
inland channel and are returning to their home port after the
completion of a long trading voyage. They are laden with
merchandise that will expand his business and bring him increased
personal recognition. Three Wands are planted in the earth and
stand upright, one of which he holds in his right hand. He is
dressed in brightly colored robes whose predominantly red color
reflects the fiery quality of the Wands suit as well as the strength
of his drive for personal recognition. A golden headband encircles
his long and dark brown hair symbolizing the golden light of the
intelligent Will residing within him.
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MEDITATION
The Sun fuels the tremendous force and vitality of Aries causing
the personality to blossom and move forward. It vitalizes the self
consciousness of the individual whose increased self confidence
serves to enhance his position in society. This allows him to create
prosperity not for his own benefit but also for the benefit of those
who depend on him. The informing power of the Sun in Aries
drives the growth and expansion of the Fire element through the
multiplication of the creative energy in the motivated personality.
The Three of Wands is vision realized – the ambitious will has
attained its goal.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When The Three of Wands is revealed Upright in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: expanding your personal
recognition and sphere of business influence; exercising sufficient
foresight in formulating your business plans; focusing on growing
your business and achieving greater economic success; a solid
venture that will flourish and succeed; your hopes being realized
and your goals achieved; working towards greater professional
advancement; being more ambitious with regards to your career
progress; accepting help if offered and making progress through
mutual cooperation; trusting in your present partnership; your
hopes being realized and your goals achieved; being willing to
explore new opportunities that present themselves to you; making
prudent financial decisions; a need for increased inner strength to
meet
the challenges ahead; attaining
success through the
realization of your own unique vision; the achievement of your
business goals; a need to gain greater personal recognition; the
possibility of energetic growth through proper planning; being
willing to explore new opportunities that present themselves to
you; a solid venture that will flourish and succeed; a need to take
acceptable risks; choosing to pursue a bold enterprise in spite of
any opposition; following your dreams wherever they may lead
you.
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When The Three of Wands is revealed Reversed in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: a lack of personal recognition
and/or success; experiencing obstacles on the road to business
expansion; a lack of success in your own business; experiencing
personal setbacks; misplaced trust in a partnership; hidden deceit
and/or treachery lurking in an offer of business help; suffering
from a lack of creative vision; disappointment with your career
progress; being stuck in a dead end career; an unseen enemy in
your business environment; making too many careless financial
mistakes; being defeated by a sense of inner weakness; pride and
arrogance coming before a fall; a promising situation that may
suddenly and unexpectedly turn bad; a need to discover why your
money is mysteriously slipping away.
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THE THREE OF CUPS
The Lord of Abundance
Mercury in Cancer
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
Against a clear blue and cloudless sky three beautiful young
maidens raise their cups in a toast to their friendship and dance in a
circle of merriment to celebrate the close emotional relationship
that enriches their lives. All three are smiling as they toast to the
richness of the deep emotional connection that moves between
them. Their heads are adorned with blooming garlands of flowers
and succulent grapes. Gourds and other rich fruits of the harvest
also surround them as they celebrate the emotional abundance that
sincere emotional communication bestows between close friends.
The flowering wreaths crowning their heads symbolize their
pleasure and joy as well as the sense of all being right with the
world when they dance together.
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MEDITATION
When the power of Mercury informs Cancer the focus is on
emotional communication as the mind dwells in the caring and
compassionate energy of Cancer and uniting all of life in the
watery bond of universal sympathy. The growth and expression of
our life finds abundance and fulfillment in the experience of our
emotional sympathy with other human beings and in the
understanding of how our individual destinies can intertwine when
they come to be a true expression of love and emotional
communication shared between sincere hearts.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When The Three of Cups is revealed Upright in your reading, its
meaning(s) may correspond to: a happy issue in your concern; a
need for more sincere communication with those you love; finding
emotional solace and support during a stressful period in your life;
fulfillment and good fortune in romantic love; a successful
atmosphere surrounding your business relationships; good fortune
informing your present career path; working towards greater
emotional harmony in an important personal relationship; being
open to experiencing a greater sense of joy and well being in your
life.
When The Three of Cups is revealed Reversed in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: an unhappy issue in your
concern; an ill fated romance; pleasure turning to pain; success
turning to ashes; a financial downturn; emotional deceit bringing
ill fortune upon you; becoming too obsessed with money and
pleasure; false heartedness in love; vanity and self conceit ruining
your relationships.
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THE THREE OF SWORDS
The Lord of Sorrow
Saturn in Libra
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
A heart pierced by three swords stands suspended against a grey
and stormy sky. Rain is falling in grim torrents and relentlessly
pounding the heart as it lies trapped within the fury of an intense
inner storm. The weight of Saturn has unbalanced the energies of
Libra and tipped the balance of life from sunshine to raging storm.
MEDITATION
The dark power of Saturn clouds the heart and disrupts the
balanced energy of Libra as the rational mind inflicts grievous
wounds upon the emotional self unbalancing the inner energies and
unleashing an emotional turmoil
that threatens to consume us.
When our emotions turn dark and stormy we suffer from a loss of
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balance. The scales of Libra become tilted towards suffering and
until we can regain our inner equilibrium this suffering will
continue to plague us. Although it may be difficult to understand, it
is the highest level of spiritual understanding to recognize that
sorrow is not evil - it is the other side of the balance on the scale of
life as without sorrow there can be no joy.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When The Three of Swords is revealed Upright in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: deep emotional sorrow; mental
imbalance; unhappiness in love; family strife disrupting your life;
sorrow from a bad relationship in the past;
experiencing pain
instead of pleasure in love; a period of emotional upheaval in your
life; a feeling of grave personal unhappiness over your present
situation; suffering from bitter disappointment over the failure of
your last relationship; a painful financial loss; sorrow over a lost
career opportunity; the need to bear your present suffering with
dignity.
When The Three of Swords is revealed Reversed in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: experiencing sorrow in a lesser
degree; the beginning of conflict resolution; moving away from
the sorrow of a failed relationship; a new opportunity for happiness
at work; the chance for a better love relationship; your hopes
being fulfilled; confusion and discord over money beginning to
fade away; vowing to live with new dignity and courage;
freeing yourself from the mental burdens you carry from the past;
the necessity of sharing your turbulent emotions with those who
love you; seizing the chance for new happiness being offered you.
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THE THREE OF PENTACLES
The Lord of Material Works
Mars in Capricorn
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
In the alcove of a cathedral three people stand beneath an arch
decorated with three pentacles sculpted in an ornate design. One of