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| The Gilded Tarot Card Deck |
While shuffling, the Tarot V of Swords fell from the deck. When this happens, the card is meant to be read as it relates to the reading.
Meaning of The V of Swords: A victory that comes at a great cost; a tough battle that must be faced.
Six cards:
Top row: Middle card (IV The Emperor) is read first as it is describes the characteristics of the person the reading centers around.
* A mature man, a strategist, one who stands for stability; foundation; law and order
Left card: The Past (Page of Pentacles):
* The steps you took while you were young in order to enjoy the success you now have. You learned in the past how to plan for the future.
Right card: The Present (VI of Wands):
* A victory; accolades; a victory march.
Bottom Row: Right card (Knight of Wands): The positive or negative factors surrounding your situation.
* "In position"; ready to take action; primed.
Middle card: Advice on What to Do or Not to Do (II The High Priestess) represents:
* Thinking outside the box; listen to your intuition and trust your instincts.
Left card: Outcome (Queen of Cups):
* A sympathetic listener; a spiritual advisor; a confidant.
The Message: The Emperor, a person of great authority and perception, is facing a dilemma and/or a challenge (or a series of challenges) that he understands deserves his full attention.
He is not knew to this type of situation as he is a battle hardened warrior.
Even though unclear to him now, the steps he is presently taking will ensure him a victory.
He has learned to lean on his own intuition and trust his instincts in order to plan and prepare.
He has even gone so far as to consult a spiritual advisor for guidance and advice.
The numerical meaning of this reading is a 3: The successful completion of a goal. All the skills you acquired and possess are merging together.
