What Covers
You
That which influences the general atmosphere or environment (current
situation)
King of Swords
Briefly: Now is the time to make a clean break with what you have been doing up until now.
In Detail...
Physically he is usually tall and relatively slim. Sometimes bearded and with piercing eyes, either blue or black. He sometimes gives an austere appearance. He may look like he doesn't smile too often. He may not age well and could tend to look rather weathered or older than he actually is, even at a young age. Mostly he would have dark hair. Conservative in attire most of the time. Serious manner in appearance and clothing.
Personality: Can be abrasive, tactless and have a harsh attitude towards life and his efforts for survival. He may have fought various battles, personal or in times of war, that have left him feeling empty and scarred. He may even have a physical scar on his face or hands. He tends to treat people abrubtly, as if they annoy him just by their presence. He is serious and often secretive. Often, what he doesn't say, says it all. His look can condemn. He likes to be in charge and in control of his life and his environment. He is generally in business suits or a uniform of some type. He appreciates the discipline of keeping up appearances and likes his boots polished very well. He may actually collect old relics or swords as a hobby and enjoy cleaning and polishing them and putting them on display in his home. He is generally tidy by nature, methodical and despising clutter and useless items. He believes that life is meant to involve hard work and he would not like to be unemployed at any time, as he likes the structures of time and discipline in his well-ordered life. He would appreciate a good steak. He dislikes waste and frivolity.
He has the gift of intelligence, commonsense and foresight. He likes to have well-defined plans and goals. He is a stickler for rules and doing his duty. He is a born leader. He appreciates time. He is capable of being the instructor.
Occupations suited to him would be the head of a company or large organisation. Also he would make a great surgeon, doctor, police officer, dentist or anything that involves the use of sharp items or weapons. He would make a good soldier, warrior, fighter or leader of a revolution.
His future lies in being more open to others if he is to feel fulfilled at the end of his life. He could fall in love again, or renew his vows with his wife if already married. He is faithful though observant of the beauty of women. He especially admires women of grace and good manners. He is as vulnerable as the next man, but rarely shows it. He will have a relationship if she shows enough direct interest in him.
Querent's card. If this is you, now is the time to make a clean break with what you have been doing up until now. Sever the past and start anew. You can heed the challenge. You are brave and can face anything the future holds. Just say yes!
If you are not the querent and this card appears, I suggest that you allow this person to be themselves. Do not stand in this man's way, he will rollercoaster over you without even noticing you were stood there in the first place. He can be the most sincerest friend, only after you have proven your friendship to him, never before.
What
Crosses You
Obstacles, conflicts or opposition in the path
King of Pentacles
Briefly: A man whose aim is to appear wealthy, which is his ultimate goal.
In Detail...
On this card we see a man seated on a throne. He looks regal and sophisticated. He holds a scepter in his left hand and a Pentacle in his right hand. This man is very serious about financial security and has made the accumulation of funds his main preoccupation in life. He is very proud of his achievements and willing to show others his prized possessions. At this time in his life he is probably aged around late thirties to early forties. His work may involve him in the field of banking or the stock-market. The main aim of his life is to be financially secure and then he can relax in his later years in luxury and comfort. Appearances are important to him and to this end he dresses very conservatively and smartly. Comfort is also a factor in his well made and expensive attire. The aim is to appear wealthy, which is his ultimate goal. Usually he rides the wave of success in mid life and is therefore able to display an air of authority and confidence in his position. Others respect him for his determination and passion to succeed. He has mastered his life successfully and is usually married with a few children. His wife is conscious of his material desires and needs and accepts her role as the caretaker of all he owns.
What
Crowns You
That which has gone before you, those past events and influences that
have led you to this path
Five of Wands
Briefly: A symbol of some conflict that is currently going on around you or is about to take place.
In Detail...
Often this is a symbol of some conflict that is currently going on around you or is about to take place. However for some it can be a gathering of people, united together to achieve a common goal. This could be akin to builders erecting a house, or even a political party meeting to seek cohesion in their direction. More than likely though a lot of activity takes place and you can see that there are basically many hands on deck. The issue may be that there is some expertise and effort needed to get everyone thinking on the same level, rather than a divided group. If you wish to create a more harmonious state amongst a group of people who are not seeing eye to eye, try to find a common denominator and work on that element of these people.
What is
Beneath You
The current foundation and what you have access to build upon
The Emperor
Briefly: A man of power who tries to bring balance and order to his business activities. He is highly focussed on building a business or empire and seeing to it that things run like clockwork - more family time is indicated.
In Detail...
He is a man of power who tries to bring balance and order to his business activities. He is highly focussed on building a business or empire and seeing to it that things run like clockwork. He may be the director of CEO or General Manager of a large corporation. His role there us of great importance as he is a man who knows what he is doing. He is exceptionally business minded and goal orientated.
He always achieves what he sets out to do. He is fixed in his opinions and refuses to budge once he has made up his mind. He is steadfast and loyal. He does not like deceit in any form. He has high principles and is considered a man of integrity by his employees and friends.
The Emperor can be a formidable opponent as he fights to the death. Has has courage and tenacity and little beats him down. He is a man who needs financial security and will work long and hard if necessary to achieve this. His focus on business matters is just about all consuming for him, although he does like family life and will generally seek a wife to stand by his side.
He understands the need for close family bonding and love. He makes a good husband and father to his children. He would instil respect in his children and hep them to understand why he is not always there at home. He expects that his wife will provide his needs and also most of the needs of their children.
His goal is to maintain financial security and independence and he insists on instilling these qualities in his children. He is not into frivolity or wasting time, though he does occasionally find some peace in solitude, when he can contemplate the meaning of his life. Very little ruffles the Emperor's feathers. He is stable, secure and confident in his approach to life.
If you are a young man and this card appears, it could be showing you where you will be in 10 or 20 years from now. The card is encouraging you to seek your financial independence and follow your dreams. This card, if not you, could represent your father or your boss or other influential male in your life.
If you are a female, this too could be your father or your boss, or your future partner in life. You can expect that if he becomes your friend and then your lover, he will eventually be your husband or partner for life.
If you are a male and over 40, this card may very well represent yourself and it is time to acknowledge where you are on your life's path and perhaps now take time out to relax a little, maybe take the family on an extended overseas holiday and just unwind for awhile. The world won't stop turning if you take leave from your working responsibilities and spend some time with your loved ones, who probably would really appreciate being around you at this time.
What is
Behind You
The past events or influences that have played a major role in bringing
this situation to light
Eight of Swords
Briefly: A difficult situation to deal with.
In Detail...
This can be a difficult situation to deal with. There may be restrictions in your life that you would like to be freed from. It is also a mentally stressful occasion that requires clarity of thinking and forethought to resolve. If you keep your wits about you and refuse to be depressed you will manage to sail through this time with flying colours and be amazed at your strength of will when you have come out of the other end of the fog and retrospectively look back on how well you handled yourself and the dilemma you had faced.
Endurance is the key to coping right now and your decisions may have far-reaching consequences. You will find you have matured throughout the process of dealing with your problems. You may have to let go of relationships and friendships and this will prove to be an unburdening for you and allow you the freedom to pursue your own goals.
Do not be dismayed by these goodbyes, for they are a necessary part of your new path to follow, unhindered by a lifestyle that had cramped your style and your latent talents.
Now you will start to blossom and to produce good works in whatever field you focus on right now. Allow flexibility in your thinking for fresh ideas and ways of doing things will open new doorways to your true destiny
What is
Before You
Immediate future and influences all about to come to light
The Lovers
Briefly: If you are unattached and you deal out this card, you are being guided towards that special someone who is about to walk through the doorway of your heart and leave its indelible mark on you forever. The Lovers card always brings choices. Love is the strongest emotion we know and it can literally move mountains. The desire to be with your special person can overwhelm you and override all logic or other sense of clarity.
In Detail...
This is the most powerful card in the pack for many and varied reasons. Love is the strongest emotion we know and it can literally move mountains. The desire to be with your special person can overwhelm you and override all logic or other sense of clarity. However, if you are ever going to experience true love, then you may as well feel it with every part of your being.
If you are unattached and you deal out this card, you are being guided towards that special someone who is about to walk through the doorway of your heart and leave its indelible mark on you forever. You will feel the blood rushing through your veins and the passion and desire to be with your lover so deliriously wonderful, that all else pales in comparison. This may be your soul mate, your one true love of your life, so make sure you are there and you are ready.
If you are already in a relationship, another passing attraction may cause a disturbance in your feelings and you may be swayed to have a secret liaison. The Lovers card always brings choices. You can choose to love, or choose not to love. If you find yourself in a triangle situation, at some stage you will have to make your final choice.
This card can also symbolise that your creativity is developing and you could start to produce some great works, whether that be a painting, a song, a poem or even beautiful new furnishings for your home such as curtains, tapestries etc. The emphasis will be on elegance and pure luxury.
Your-Self
How you see yourself: a true reflection on your current attitudes and
belief systems
The Tower
Briefly: For some people this can mean a radical change in their lives that was unexpected. It can be major house move, change of location to a totally different area or country, a divorce, or other sudden development which means you have to adapt to the ever changing forces around you.
In Detail...
This is an awesome card to look at. There is a picture of a tower and in the background is a storm and lightening. There are dark clouds and the sea leaps up around the building. There are people leaping from the windows to escape the blazing inferno. For some people this can mean a radical change in their lives that was unexpected. It can be major house move, change of location to a totally different area or country, a divorce, or other sudden development which means you have to adapt to the ever changing forces around you. Sometimes if means that a radical overhaul of your life is needed to put things into a different perspective for you. You may have been in a rut or felt unable to make new changes, and the energy of this card shows that somehow an event will occur that gives you the opportunity to do just that. If some disaster does strike that you have difficulty coping with, be aware that for some reason there is a lesson or a message in the experience for you to learn from. If a relationship ends around this time, take heed that this was meant to be, and that your resistance to move with the ever changing tide will be made more difficult if you do not adapt. It will be easier on yourself if you can remain flexible and ready to do whatever you have to do when the time comes.
Around You
How others from home or work or family view the situation
Nine of Swords
Briefly: An amount of inner tension that needs to find an outlet.
In Detail...
When you draw this card you are experience a huge amount of inner tension that needs to find an outlet. The card depicts hands tied with rope, and that can represent how you may be feeling deep inside. You could feel you are in a stranglehold situation in various areas of your life and it may seem insurmountable at this time. However, this is quite a temporary state of affairs. All you really have to do is decide what it is that you really want to do about your life and current situation, and then start the wheels in motion to bring it about. This card is also about thoughts and how your thinking is strongly affecting your actions. If your thoughts are depressed, then you may find that you don't quite know just yet how to change anything. All is not lost. You just need to try to alter your thinking slightly and soon you will gain a new perspective. It is just a matter of a little time to allow the thought process to really sink in and then you can take the required action to do what it is necessary to change your life. The amount of time required may also very well correspond the the number nine, e.g. nine days or nine weeks or in the ninth month of September may somehow be relevant. Whatever you do, don't allow other people to make your decisions at this point in time, for you may be very misled and later regret whatever action you took that was not your own true wish.
Hopes and
Fears
That which one coverts that lies deep inside, hopes and fears are but a
razors edge apart
Death/Rebirth
Briefly: The slate will be wiped clean for a fresh start. There will be none of the old left, so a whole new approach needs to be established before true renewal can take place. Sometimes when we draw this card, major events seems to unfold around us that challenge our thinking and our direction in life.
In Detail...
This shows a grim reaper and a white rose at the same time. The Sun is setting in the background of the card, indicating the end of daylight hours. This is the card of endings, renewal and transformation of the highest order. The slate will be wiped clean for a fresh start. There will be none of the old left, so a whole new approach needs to be established before true renewal can take place. Sometimes when we draw this card, major events seems to unfold around us that challenge our thinking and our direction in life. Sometimes an unpleasant event shows us the way to a new path. This may seem traumatic at the time, but it is also saying that the old ways are no longer valid, or of value in your new life. It is time to cast aside whatever is hindering your progress in life and make a whole new start. Turn the leaf, sow new seeds, wear new clothes, change your appearance, move house, leave that boring job and get out there and dance. Life can end at any moment for any of us, so it is how wisely we spend our time here that really matters. You can still be serious about some aspects of your life, but leave plenty of room open for fun and for spontaneity. When we are on our death-bed, we will wish we had kicked up our heels more often, been more carefree, eaten more ice-cream, danced longer, sang out loud and showed others how much we love them. Don't wait till then, do it now, while you are alive and still kicking.
The
Outcome
Eventual outcome based on current card path
Ace of Cups
Briefly: There is some abundance coming into the life of the person who draws this card. Whatever is wished for will be granted
In Detail...
The picture on this card shows a large cup being held in a hand and in the cup the contents are flowing over the side and in the background is a large white dove. There is a watery background and some flowers and greenery. This symbolises that there is some abundance coming into the life of the person who draws this card. Whatever is wished for will be granted. Either a new love, a new location or other significant new start is possible and will occur within a relatively short span of time. If the health has not been so good, then this will be improved radically. If you have your sights set on some specific accomplishment, it is likely to be achieved. Take a leap of faith and trust in the future.
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From: disoriented (United States)
When: 1/22/2007 4:28:06 PM
Sorry I have the King of Wands and the Page of Wands in each others spot thank you all Reply to this comment
From: disoriented (United States)
When: 1/21/2007 7:35:38 PM
Valeen.Kathleen,and all This is a celticI did any infowould be great. Have been starting todo readings but could use your helpalso thank you 6 of cups the hanged man knight of cups page of pentacles 2 of cups king of cups king of swords 3 of cups 8 of swords knight of wands Reply to this comment
Reply From: johnette Napolitano (United States)
When: 2/23/2007 1:08:22 AM
off the top I would say you're being hamstrung by your memories of this affair: there is someone else involved and also another possible offer for you as well: you may be letting this keep you from recognizing there is someone else that is wanting to be more to you in your life. Ultimately your last affair will always come and go, and if you let yourself stay in that space you will never be able to move on with someone who is sincere and truly loves you. Let me know. Reply to this reply
From: annette (United States)
When: 1/21/2007 12:40:27 PM
I would like a little help with this tarot layout. I've been married for 19 years and I have two jobs and two boys ages 24 and 18 also have a daughter in law. What covers-four pentacles, crosses-fourcups, crowns-ace pentacles, beneath-page cups, before-queen cups, self-ten swords, around you-hermit, hopes&fears-ace cups, Outcome-Empress. Reply to this comment
Reply From: johnette Napolitano (United States)
When: 2/23/2007 1:14:22 AM
It seems that you are worried you are not doing enough: you are a devoted homewoman, have had a very successful run as a mother and are having a bit of a 'mid-life' and wondering if you are using all your gifts or abilities, or contemplating whether you should make a change..your happy homelife satisfies you but you are afraid you are stagnant in your contentment. You are in a good position to write, to extend yourself FROM you home and life into the world in a different way. . Reply to this reply
Reply From: ti (Guam)
When: 2/1/2007 1:09:29 PM
Base on ur cards, i can see you are a little loner, seem like no one can fully understand you, you were unhappied about something or disappointment about some thing and it was out of your control but it is not that bad as you think, your financial is stable, whatever borthering you will be gone soon, things will be bright and better. Regards, Reply to this reply
From: Mystic (United States)
When: 1/17/2007 2:35:21 PM
Hello, I wanted to comment that this sight is super great! also if you could give me insight on this reading i would like that. Do you see me reuniting with my ex? 2 of cups- strength-9 of cups-10 of pentacles- the moon-10 of cups-8 of swords-the sun-4 of swords- outcome 9 of wands. Please help me on this Thank You. Reply to this comment
Reply From: johnette Napolitano (United States)
When: 2/23/2007 1:18:37 AM
you will get back together but it may not be permanent...maybe a nice night, you know? Looks to me like a really nice time, like a special holiday weekend or something, but will it go further, just enjoy it for what it is. Reply to this reply
Reply From: Mila (United States)
When: 1/24/2007 3:48:03 PM
Well your obstacle is your strength. You should be careful not to appear weak. He should make the move, not you. 2 of cups looks like he will. I get from the moon that your distance will close (see the animals facing each other) that will be fulfilling for you (10 of cups) Looks like it'll be a bit of a struggle (from the swords), but also happiness (the sun), kinda back & forth. The outcome seems to say it'll take work. Reply to this reply
From: Sally (United States)
When: 1/16/2007 8:52:12 AM
I would like to know what my layout is saying. What covers - Four of cups What Crosses - justice What crowns - Ace of Cups Whats beneath - Knight of Pentacles Whats behind - The World Whats before - Knight of wands Your-self - Ace of swords Around you - two of cups Hopes and Fears - seven of swords Outcome - King of wands Reply to this comment
Reply From: johnette Napolitano (United States)
When: 2/23/2007 1:26:32 AM
You've been dissappointed and possibly have come from somewhere else to live where you are, but there is a man for you that is sincere and loves you very much. He is about to come in to your life if he hasn;t already..Don't worry: this is the real deal. Reply to this reply