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Queen of Pentacles: Resource Connecting

  Upright: Nurturing

  What you say: “With the Queen of Pentacles, you are able to nurture your state and environment over time”

  Reversed: Neglecting

  What you say: “You are neglecting what can be grown”

  Theme/Framework: Care

  Oracular Title: The Sun and Rain in a Shady Place

  Flip Title: An Old Garden Gate Swinging Open in the Wind

  King of Pentacles: Resource Demonstrating

  Upright: Obviousness

  What you say: “What you see is what you get”

  Reversed: Hiding

  What you say: “There are things you need which are being hidden”

  Theme/Framework: Discovery

  Oracular Title: On A Plate There is Good Food

  Flip Title: A Man At A Costume Party

  SWORDS

  Key Theme for Swords: EXPECTATIONS

  Ace of Swords: The Seed of Expectation

  Upright: Movement

  What you say: “With the powerful Ace of Swords, things get moving!”

  Reversed: Fixation

  What you say: “Things are fixed when the Ace of Swords is reversed.”

  Theme/Framework: Expectation

  Oracular Title: Light Streaming Through an Open Library Window.

  Flip Title: A Sealed Envelope Passed From Hand to Hand.

  2 of Swords: The Organisation of Expectation

  Upright: Confusion

  What you say: “In this symbol we see clearly the confusion of the mind”

  Reversed: Clarity

  What you say: “When reversed, the Two of Swords shows immediate decision being called into action”

  Theme/Framework: Organization

  Oracular Title: Many Papers Thrown to the Wind.

  Flip Title: A Voice Raised Above the Crowd.

  3 of Swords: The Activation of Expectation

  Upright: Disappointment

  What you say: “With this card we see that you will be disappointed in your expectations, calling those expectations into question.”

  Reversed: Expansion

  What you say: “Reversed, this card means expansion of those things you expect.”

  Theme/Framework: Concern

  Oracular Title: A Rain that Comes At The Wrong Time.

  Flip Title: People Making Space for Someone on a Crowded Train.

  4 of Swords: The Application of Expectation

  Upright: Hiding

  What you say: “You are hiding from the facts, perhaps not seeing the obvious, which is causing you disturbance.”

  Reversed: Truth

  What you say: “You must face the facts as they are, not what you want them to be”

  Theme/Framework: Reality

  Oracular Title: A Museum where the Labels are Misleading.

  Flip Title: Children Playing Hide and Seek.

  5 of Swords: The Boundary of Expectation

  Upright: Defeat

  What you say: “You may exceed yourself and meet defeat on this present course of thinking.”

  Reversed: Winning

  What you say: “When this card is upside-down, it denotes that you will win in your decision-making.”

  Theme/Framework: Appreciation

  Oracular Title: A Woman Turning Away from Her Reflection.

  Flip Title: A Carpenter Arrives with His Toolkit.

  6 of Swords: The Utilization of Expectation

  Upright: Holiday

  What you say: “You can see in this card a suggestion that you know when to quit when you are ahead and take your winnings.”

  Reversed: Work

  What you say: “This card reversed means that you have to work hard to get where you are thinking you should be.”

  Theme/Framework: Responsibility

  Oracular Title: A Family on the Ferry.

  Flip Title: A Man Pushing a Broken-Down Vehicle.

  7 of Swords: The Reorganization of Expectation

  Upright: Trespass

  What you say: “In this card, we see in the situation for which we are reading some indication of deceit – someone is breaking the agreement.”

  Reversed: Integrity

  What you say: “When this card is reversed, we know that all is being honestly presented.”

  Theme/Framework: Exchange

  Oracular Title: A Sign Reading Don’t Walk on the Grass.

  Flip Title: A Man Borrowing Books from a Library.

  8 of Swords: The Direction of Expectation

  Upright: Trust

  What you say: “Have faith in the direction in which things are progressing.”

  Reversed: Mistrust

  What you say: “Don’t believe how things are going – doubt may uncover problems not yet apparent.”

  Theme/Framework: Knowledge

  Oracular Title: A Mail Train on the Tracks.

  Flip Title: A Newspaper full of Propaganda.

  9 of Swords: The Rest of Expectation

  Upright: Pessimism

  What you say: “You cannot see in the gloom – doubt of thought makes you feel emotionally hopeless”

  Reversed: Optimism

  What you say: “Whilst it is great to think positively, this card reversed shows honest thinking leading to joy.”

  Theme/Framework: Expression

  Oracular Title: A Nursery at Night-time, A Dark Cradle.

  Flip Title: A Schoolchild Greets the Summer Holidays.

  10 of Swords: The Return of Expectation

  Upright: Distress

  What you say: “This foreboding card warns of the stress of being divided in mind about a matter.”

  Reversed: Delight

  What you say: “Reversed, this particular card shows delight and cause for celebration that a close shave has been avoided.”

  Theme/Framework: Division

  Oracular Title: Rain Falling on a Broken Mirror.

  Flip Title: A Group Dancing with Tambourines.

  Page of Swords: Expectation Channeling

  Upright: Obedience

  What you say: “The Page of Swords indicates that the energy which must be applied should follow the rules laid down for the particular game.”

  Reversed: Disobedience

  What you say: “It is time to break some rules!”

  Theme/Framework: Law

  Oracular Title: A Windmill Turning in a Good Wind.

  Flip Title: Children Throwing Stones at Windows.

  Knight of Swords: Expectation Responding

  Upright: Pursuit

  What you say: “In this card we clearly see the energy that you must bring to bear – pursuing what it is that you believe in.”

  Reversed: Retreat

  What you say: “It is time to make an orderly retreat from the situation; it is suggested by this card.”

  Theme/Framework: Conflict

  Oracular Title: A Man in a Vehicle Chases the Storm.

  Flip Title: A Rabbit Takes Shelter in the Rain.

  Queen of Swords: Expectation Connecting

  Upright: Acknowledgement

  What you say: “The Queen of Swords is ruthless but fair in giving her advice in a question. She shows here that your worth will be recognized.”

  Reversed: Refusing

  What you say: “The Queen of Swords is a little heartless I am afraid, and here shows when she is reversed that there will be a refusal to your intentions. It may even be ‘Off With Your Head’ so hold on tight.”

  Theme/Framework: Permission

  Oracular Title: A Girl Dressed for Her Debutante Ball.

  Flip Title: A Man Misses his Connecting Flight.

  King of Swords: Expectation Demonstrating

  Upright: Deliberation

  What you say: “The King of Swords is at the top of his game and counsels that you take time to deliberate your options before acting.”

  Reversed: Thoughtlessness

  What you say: “The King of Swords is least happy upside-down,
when confusion or other factors can lead to thoughtlessness. Take a moment to consider the situation.”

  Theme/Framework: Thought

  Oracular Title: A Judge Waiting on the Jury to Speak.

  Flip Title: A Deck of Cards Scattered to the Winds.

  CUPS

  Key Theme for Cups: IMAGINATION

  Ace of Cups: The Seed of Imagination

  Upright: Motion

  What you say: “Things are moving freely in this card, as in life. Fulfillment. Go with the flow.”

  Reversed: Stagnancy

  What you say: “The Ace of Cups reversed shows a stagnant situation, often emotional, which will inevitably drain you. There is nothing new here.”

  Theme/Framework: Imagination

  Oracular Title: An Artist with A Peacock Feather in their Hand.

  Flip Title: A Large Dam in a Distant Place.

  2 of Cups: The Organisation of Imagination

  Upright: Trust

  What you say: “In this well-aspected image, we see the idea of total trust being given and received.”

  Reversed: Singleness

  What you say: “Reversed, this card, the Two of Cups, perhaps tells us that you must have a singular perspective on this matter, and go it alone.”

  Theme/Framework: Organization

  Oracular Title: A Contract on A Well-Worn Desk.

  Flip Title: A Horse Walking Steadily Across an Empty Desert.

  3 of Cups: The Activation of Imagination

  Upright: Harmony

  What you say: “A time of contentment is predicted by this card. You will be satisfied by what follows.”

  Reversed: Disharmony

  What you say: “Your imagination can create scenes which can make you jealous or envious. Do not punish yourself with these images.”

  Theme/Framework: Consideration

  Oracular Title: Three Cats Sleeping In a Summer Yard.

  Flip Title: A Face Looking in Through a Window.

  4 of Cups: The Application of Imagination

  Upright: Distraction

  What you say: “It is already too late when you are over-striving. The answer was right where you started.”

  Reversed: Calling

  What you say: “Reversed, this card shows that a calling is present – tranquility is required to hear this calling. Quiet down now.”

  Theme/Framework: Vocation

  Oracular Title: A Stained Glass Window Reflecting on a Floor.

  Flip Title: A Salmon Swimming Up-River.

  5 of Cups: The Boundary of Imagination

  Upright: Guilt

  What you say: “You feel sorrow that you have not lived up to your own image of yourself.”

  Reversed: Innocence

  What you say: “You will reach your goal so long as you remain pure to the task you set yourself in your heart.”

  Theme/Framework: Acceptance

  Oracular Title: A Broken Drum Discarded underneath a Christmas Tree.

  Flip Title: A Mountain Stream Reflecting Sunlight.

  6 of Cups: The Utilization of Imagination

  Upright: Immaturity

  What you say: “If you heed the Six of Cups, you will take advice to grow up and leave the childish attractions.”

  Reversed: Maturity

  What you say: “This card flipped indicates a maturity and presence of heart to know how this situation plays out.”

  Theme/Framework: Age

  Oracular Title: A Rocket Ship Leaves the Earth.

  Flip Title: A Clock in the Kings Hall Striking Noon.

  7 of Cups: The Reorganisation of Imagination

  Upright: Release

  What you say: “This interesting card, full of symbols, shows that it is timely to release your emotions despite what shadows they may make.”

  Reversed: Collecting

  What you say: “When this card shows up in a reading flipped upside-down, it’s telling us that you should be collecting your thoughts, not being overshadowed by them, OK?”

  Theme/Framework: Acquisition

  Oracular Title: The Signing of Deeds to a New House.

  Flip Title: A Childs Stamp Collection in an Attic.

  8 of Cups: The Direction of Imagination

  Upright: Attending

  What you say: “Whilst this card may show a dismal scene, it can be read as a calling to attend to one’s own needs or the needs of others.”

  Reversed: Absence

  What you say: “This card reversed is a flip in that it denotes absence – perhaps one which cannot be avoided. Oftentimes, this absence is an opportunity for you to find the space you need.”

  Theme/Framework: Place

  Oracular Title: A Dog At His Masters Feet.

  Flip Title: An Empty Space on a Park Bench.

  9 of Cups: The Rest of Imagination

  Upright: Fulfillment

  What you say: “This card is perhaps the happiest card to receive in that it shows that you receive the fruits of your labours in good time.”

  Reversed: Disappointment

  What you say: “Your labours will amount to nothing by the appearance of this card in a reversed position. You should prepare to reconsider.”

  Theme/Framework: Accounting

  Oracular Title: A Feast at Harvest Time.

  Flip Title: A Cupboard Full of Shoes with One Missing.

  10 of Cups: The Return of Imagination

  Upright: Ecstasy

  What you say: “A beautiful card which shows a heavenly situation, past or outcome for your situation.”

  Reversed: Heartache

  What you say: “This usually bright card in a reversed position does tend to show heartache and emotional poverty.”

  Theme/Framework: Values

  Oracular Title: A Phoenix in a Story Book.

  Flip Title: A Burnt Catherine Wheel After the Firework Party.

  Page of Cups: Imagination Channelling

  Upright: Sophistication

  What you say: “With this Court Card, the Page of Cups, we can read that this situation requires a careful and elegant approach, almost bordering on performance!”

  Reversed: Primitive

  What you say: “It’s time to get real and just burst through the complexities by returning to basics.”

  Theme/Framework: Culture

  Oracular Title: A Fountain Cascading in a Stately Home.

  Flip Title: A Dripping Tap in a Silent Room.

  Knight of Cups: Imagination Responding

  Upright: Exhibition

  What you say: “You see in this card that – much like the character shown – you are being advised to strut your stuff!”

  Reversed: Recluse

  What you say: “In this card, with this character, reversed, you are being made aware that you are trying too hard to impress. Time to return to your own space for a while.”

  Theme/Framework: Presentation

  Oracular Title: An Artist at a Gallery Exhibiting Paintings of Peacocks.

  Flip Title: Sunflowers Wilting During a Heatwave

  Queen of Cups: Imagination Connecting

  Upright: Affection