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JUSTICE JUSTICE RESPONSIBILITY

DECISION CAUSE AND EFFECT

In readings, Justice often appearswhen you are concerned with doingwhat is right or making sure youreceive your due. This card can alsoappear when you are feeling theimpact of a past mistake or gooddeed. The cause you set in motion atone time is now returning to you asan effect. THREE OF WANDS EX-PLORATION FORESIGHT LEADER-

SHIPIn readings, the Three of Wandscan tell you to take the long view.Dont react to the heat of the moment, but step back and recon-sider. See how the present fits into the greater picture. This cardasks you to be a visionary - to dream beyond current limitations.

It can indicate premonitions or other intuitions about what is to come. FIVE OF PENTACLES HARDTIMES ILL HEALTH REJECTIONzzzIn readings, the Five of Pentacles can represent several kinds oflack. First, there is poor health. It is hard to tackle lifes challenges when we do not have our vitalityand strength. This card can be a signal that you are neglecting the needs of your body. You are movingaway from complete physical well-being, so you must take steps to discover and correct the problem.THE MAGICIAN ACTION CONSCIOUS AWARENESS CONCENTRATION POWERIn a reading, theMagician implies that the primal forces of creativity are yours if you can claim your power and actwith awareness and concentration. This card is a signal to act and act now, provided you understandexactly what you want and are committed to getting it. FOUR OF WANDS CELEBRATION FREEDOMEXCITEMENT In readings, the Four of Wands often represents the events and experiences that gener-ate excitement. SEVEN OF PENTACLES ASSESSMENT REWARD DIRECTION CHANGEThe Sevenof Pentacles is not a card of endings or final decisions. The game is not over, but only on hold for amoment. Once youve gotten your breath back and checked your strategy, be ready to jump back inand work even harder than before.

THE HERMIT INTROSPECTION SEARCHING GUIDANCE SOLITUDEIn readings, the Hermit often

suggests a need for time alone - a period of reflection when distractions are limited. In times of actionand high energy, he stands for the still center that must be created for balance. He can also indicatethat withdrawal or retreat is advised for the moment. In addition, the Hermit can represent seekingof all kinds, especially for deeper understanding or the truth of a situation. Seek, and ye shall find,we have been told, and so the Hermit stands for guidance as well. We can receive help from wiseteachers, and, in turn, help others as we progress. THE HIGH PRIESTESS NONACTION UNCON-SCIOUS AWARENESS POTENTIAL MYSTERYIn readings, the High Priestess poses a challenge to youto go deeper - to look beyond the obvious, surface situation to what is hidden and obscure. She alsoasks you to recall the vastness of your potential and to remember the unlimited possibilities youhold within yourself. The High Priestess can represent a time of waiting and allowing. It is not alwaysnecessary to act to achieve your goals. Sometimes they can be realized through a stillness that givesdesire a chance to flower within the fullness of time.desire a chance to flower within the fullness oftime.

STRENGTH PATIENCE COMPASSION SOFT CONTROL Card 8 rep-resents this energy of quiet determination. Strength is not a flashycard, but one that is solid and reliable. Card 8 also represents pa-tience and compassion. Getting angry is easy when events turn sour,

but dealing calmly with frustration takes great strength. So doesaccepting others and forgiving mistakes. We need strength to moldsituations softly. The Chariot controls through mastery and author-ity. Card 8 is more subtle, even loving. Notice how the lion (itself asymbol of strength) is being guided and tamed by the womans gentlehands. JUDGEMENT JUDGMENT REBIRTH INNER CALLING ABSO-LUTIONIn readings, Card 20 can be a reminder that judgments arenecessary; sometimes you must decide. At such moments, it is bestto consider the matter carefully and then commit yourself withoutcensure. If you are being judged yourself , learn from the process. Takewhat is of value, correct what needs correcting, but never lose sight

of your worth. THE LOVERS RELATIONSHIP SEXUALITY PERSONAL BELIEFS VALUES In readings,Card 6 often refers to a relationship that is based on deep love - the strongest force of all. The rela-tionship may not be sexual, although it often is or could be. More generally, the Lovers can representthe attractive force that draws any two entities together in a relationship - whether people, ideas,events, movements or groups.

JAN 6 OF PENTACLESHAVING/NOT HAVING: RESOURC-ES KNOWLEDGE POWERIn readings, the Six o Pentaclesasks you to look very deeply intothe whole issue o what having

really means both ma-terially (resources) andimmaterially (knowl-edge, power, love). Youmay see yoursel on oneside or the other, butthis card asks you toreconsider. Think o the

successul businessman who sud-denly declares bankruptcy. Thetyrannical invalid who dominatesthrough weakness. The teacherwho learns rom her students.The parent who controls by givingmoney.

FEB THE TOWERSUDDEN CHANGE RELEASEDOWNFALL REVELATION How yourespond to the Towers changemakes all the dierence in howuncomortable the experience willbe. Recognize that the disrup-

tion occurred becauseit was needed. Perhapsembracing the change istoo much to ask, but tryto fnd the positive init. In act, you may eeltremendous release thatyou have fnally been

orced in a new direction. You

may have a burst o insight aboutyour situation and reach a newlevel o understanding about it.

MAR QUEEN OF CUPSLOVING TENDERHEARTEDINTUITIVE PSYCHIC SPIRITUALIn readings, the Queen o Cupsasks you to think and eel as shedoes. For example:Are you aware o theemotional climate? Areyou eeling loving? Doyou trust your heart?Have you received anintuitive message? Haveyou been moved byanothers pain?

APR QUEEN OF PENTACLESNURTURING BIGHEARTEDDOWN-TO-EARTH RESOURCE-FUL TRUSTWORTHYIn readings,the Queen o Pentaclesasks you to think andeel as she does. Forexample: Are you eel-ing warm and caringtoward others? Are youbeing sensible? Haveyou been true to yourword? Do you eel generous? Canyou be counted on when timesare tough?

MAY 10 OF PENTACLESAFFLUENCE PERMANENCE CON-VENTION When we achieve mate-rial success, we naturally want itto last. This is the conservative,Establishment side o the Ten o

Pentacles. Why rock theboat when lie is fnejust the way it is? Inreadings, this card otenstands or convention- ollowing establishedguidelines and main-taining the status quo.

Fat cats are rarely radicals; theylove tradition and the tried-and-true. Sometimes it is importantto trust the known ways, but onlywhen change is inadvisable.

JUN QUEEN OF WANDSATTRACTIVE WHOLEHEARTEDENERGETIC CHEERFUL SELF-AS-

SURED In readings, theQueen o Wands asksyou to think and eel asshe does. For example:Do you eel attrac-tive? Do you believe inyoursel? Are you ull oenergy? Can you shakeo the blues? Are you gung hoabout lie?

JUL 5 OF SWORDSSELF-INTEREST DISCORD OPENDISHONORIn readings, the Five

o Swords can mean thatyou or someone elseis orgetting this largerview o sel. You aredefning your intereststoo narrowly. I you tryto get ahead in isolation,your actions will come

back to haunt you later, one wayor the other.

AUG 9 OF CUPSWISH FULFILLMENT SATISFAC-TION SENSUAL PLEASUREInmany tarot traditions,the Nine o Cups isknown as the Wish Card.

It shows your wish willcome true. A wonderulprospect, but rememberyour airy tale lessons.You must be sure youknow what you really want andaccept the responsibilities that gowith your wish. I that is the case,then enjoy your good ortune!

SEP 8 OF PENTACLESDILIGENCE KNOWLEDGE DETAILOn the Eight o Pentacles we see

a young man who ishammering away at acoin. He has fnished sixand has another cointo go. It is clear thathe is in the middle o

a project that absorbsall his attention. Hes

isolated himsel rom others (thetown in the background) in orderto concentrate. In this scene wesee the essential elements o theEight o Pentacles: hard work andattention to detail.

OCT 3 OF SWORDSHEARTBREAK LONELINESSBETRAYAL In readings, the Threeo Swords oten represents thenasty little curve balls that lie canthrow sometimes. Betrayal, aban-donment, rejection, separation,a reversal o ortune. These hurtsare painul because they hit you

when you least expectthem. I you have drawnthis card, you may knowwhat it reers to, but inot, the Three o Swordsis a valuable warn-ing. It is likely there issomething amiss in yourlie that you are unaware o orunwilling to acknowledge. Curveballs hit us when were lookingthe other way. Examine your situ-ation careully. Talk to the peoplein your lie. Dont take anythingor granted. Listen to your innervoice; it will help you locate theproblem.

NOV 8 OF WANDSQUICK ACTION CONCLUSIONNEWSIn readings, the Eight oWands is oten a signthat now is the timeto declare yoursel. Allthe elements are readyand will work or youas long as you donthesitate. The iron ishot - so strike! I eventsare in motion, they will proceedrapidly. You may eel caught in awhirlwind, but soon the dust willsettle, and you see how your planshave ared.

DEC 4 OF WANDSCELEBRATION FREEDOM EXCITE-MENTIn readings, the Four o

Wands oten representsthe events and experi-ences that generateexcitement. These var yrom person to person,but the stirring eelingsare the same. Some-times such times arrive

unexpectedly. The Four o Wandscan signal a surprise or spontane-ous thrill. Other times this cardrepresents planned celebrations,such as weddings, anniversaries,birthdays, and victory parties.These events have their solemnside, but they are also a chance toeel the joy o living.

By the time theFool becomesan adult, hehas a strongidentity and acertain masteryover him-self. Throughdiscipline andwill-power, hehas devel-

oped an inner control which

allows him to triumph over his

environment. The Chariot (7) represents the vigorous ego thatis the Fools crowning achievement so far. On Card 7, we see aproud, commanding figure riding victoriously through his world. Heis in visible control of himself and all he surveys. For the moment,the Fools assertive success is all he might wish, and he feels acertain self-satisfaction. His is the assured confidence of youth.VICTORY WILL SELF-ASSERTION HARD CONTROL Picture JuliusCaesar riding his chariot triumphantly into Rome. He has defeatedhis enemies and conquered vast, new lands. This is the spirit of theChariot. Card 7 represents the victories that are possible throughwillpower and self-mastery. A military image is appropriate forthe Chariot because this card stands for the strengths associated

with combat - discipline, grit, determination and assertiveness.

2010 THE CHARIOT VICTORY W ILL SELF-ASSERTION HARD CONTROLThe Chariot represents the positive aspects of the ego. A healthyego is one that is strong and self-assured. It knows what it wantsand how to get it. We can get annoyed at someone whose ego istoo healthy, but we often turn to that person to lead us throughdifficult moments. We know he or she wont be wishy-washy. Inreadings, the Chariot often appears when hard control is or couldbe in evidence. At its best, hard control is not brutal, but firm anddirect. It is backed up by a strong will and great confidence. TheChariot can mean self-control or control of the environment. Thiscard also represents victory. There are many types of wins; theChariots is of the win-lose type. Your success comes from beatingthe competition to become number one. Such moments are glori-

ous in the right circumstances.