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Q1=<NAM>The Fool<BMP>fool.bmp%^ ^ ^The Fool
A1=<BMP>fool.bmp%Old ways are outdated and this card suggests a powerful desire for change.  A new chapter is starting and a willingness to take a leap into the unknown is required.  There may be unexpected opportunities for adventure or escape.  The Fool reflects the wish to seek out new ways of experiencing life which may seem unconventional and even appear 'foolish' to others.  However, the desire to change is usually greater than the fear.  This is a challenge not easily ignored, and it is likely that things will be ready to undergo changes.
Q2=<NAM>Magician<BMP>magician.bmp%^ ^ ^The Magician
A2=<BMP>magician.bmp%Indicates potential for important new beginnings and a time for action and energy.  This card reflects adaptability and versatility, suggesting that creative initiative and skills are plentiful.  It indicates that reserves of power and dynamism are available, as symbolized by the four suit emblems, but the seeker must choose which direction to take - the mind (swords); the imagination (wands); the heart (cups) or the body (pentacles).  The positive aspects of this card are strength of will while its negative side points to weakness of will or lack of nerve.
Q3=<NAM>Hi Priestess<BMP>2highpr.bmp%^ ^ ^The High Priestess
A3=<BMP>2highpr.bmp%This card reflects a heightened interest in the occult or esoteric studies.  There is often a desire to learn more about the hidden world, and secrets may be revealed, although slowly and in their own good time.  There is great, yet unfulfilled potential, and the time is ripe for developing the feminine powers of intuition.  A wise or insightful woman may prove to be influential.  On the positive side, the seeker may benefit from looking at problems intuitively rather than rationally to reveal new solutions; but on the negative side, it can warn against emotional instability.
Q4=<NAM>Empress<BMP>3empres.bmp%^ ^ ^The Empress
A4=<BMP>3empres.bmp%This card is a symbol of potential fulfilled and is an image for love, marriage or motherhood.  It may mean the birth of either a physical or creative "child," for both need patient and careful nurturing.  The Empress reflects domestic stability, protection and maternal care.  She can indicate a time of security and the establishment of a sound footing for future growth.  The card represents peace and comfort or, in its negative form, stagnation and suffocation.
Q5=<NAM>Emperor<BMP>4empor.bmp%^ ^ ^The Emperor
A5=<BMP>4empor.bmp%Th Emperor suggests a time in which matters pertaining to the material world will be important.  There is a need to confront personal responsibility because this card emphasizes the necessity of translating dreams into actuality.  Matters relating to worldly gain, status or achievement are likely to be important.  It could signify an opportunity to start a business or establish a home.  The Emperor may represent an influential authority figure, perhaps a father figure.  AT either end of the spectrum he may prove to be a powerful friend or an unbending tyrant.
Q6=<NAM>Hierophant<BMP>5heiroph.bmp%^ ^The Hierophant
A6=<BMP>5heiroph.bmp%This card suggests that it is time for the seeker to turn his or her attention towards spiritual matters.  It signifies a desire for true understanding of a philosophical or spiritual nature and a wish to find real purpose or meaning in life.  This may arise in the search for a guide or spiritual mentor, perhaps in the form of a priest or psychotherapist, or a study of a religious or philosophical nature.  On a positive level, it indicates that freedom may be acquired through knowledge, and negatively, that bad advice is given or power is misused by withholding information.
Q7=<NAM>The Lovers<BMP>6lover.bmp%^ ^ ^The Lovers
A7=<BMP>6lover.bmp%This card represents a situation or relationship which is of great personal importance to the seeker and which will involve choices, although not necessarily in the area of love.  Choices inevitably involve a degree of disappointment because if something is chosen, something else must be relinquished.  Adam and Even chose knowledge, but along with that came death.  TO choose love and passion can also bring pain and hurt.  The particular circumstance will have to be fully discussed with the seeker to understand the context of his or her situation.
Q8=<NAM>Chariot<BMP>7chario.bmp%^ ^ ^The Chariot
A8=<BMP>7chario.bmp%This card suggests struggle and conflict ahead; yet there is also a chance for resolution of such difficulties.  It shows there is plenty of the energy and drive required to achieve goals.  On a positive note it indicates the determination and self-assertion that is necessary for success.  Its more negative associations are those of aggression and forcefulness without due consideration for others.
Q9=<NAM>Justice<BMP>11justic.bmp%^ ^ ^Justice
A9=<BMP>11justic.bmp%Justice represents the need to weigh things carefully and rationally in order to find fair, dispassionate solutions to current problems.  It suggests there may be occasion for arbitration or that agreements may be reached through negotiation.  Possibly the seeker is involved in legal dealings and there is a need for balanced thought and impartial decision making.  Its negative interpretation might be injustice or a lack of fair dealing.
Q10=<NAM>Hermit<BMP>9hermit.bmp%^ ^ ^The Hermit
A10=<BMP>9hermit.bmp%The Hermit describes the passage of time and reveals the wisdom and comfort that can be gained through acceptance.  His appearance in a reading suggests the time is ripe for soul-searching, which often requires a period of seclusion, away from the distractions of the busy world.  The Hermit can also indicate a wise teacher who can assist in the inner quest for meaning.  He represents the wise part within us that can emerge through dreams and visions.  The negative aspect of The Hermit might be extreme caution which could result in unnecessary delay, or an inability to let go of old ideas and accept new ones.
Q11=<NAM>Wheel<BMP>10wheel.bmp%^ ^Wheel of Fortune
A11=<BMP>10wheel.bmp%When The Wheel of Fortune appears in a reading, it signifies a new start.  A new chapter is opening which is, in itself, neither positive nor negative, yet how the new energies are worked with will determine that.  The image of The Wheel, forever turning, can be compared with the turning of the earth on its axis, endlessly revolving, bringing day and night, summer and winter, times of plenty and of shortage.  The best way to work with The Wheel is to accept its motion and try to live with what it brings in the most constructive way possible.
Q12=<NAM>Strength<BMP>8strengt.bmp%^ ^ ^Strength
A12=<BMP>8strengt.bmp%This card indicates the need for courage, strength and determination in order to face the 'lion within.'  The lion is a symbol of the potential for great destructiveness as well of royal greatness.  Herakles is able to destroy the terrifying aspect of the lion while preserving its wonderful skin for protection.  This card offers the possibility for self-awareness and the potential for integration and individuality.  Positively, Strength suggests there is an opportunity for reconciliation with the enemy, whether within or without.  On a negative level it could suggest a surrender to unworthy impulses or an abuse of power.
Q13=<NAM>Hanged Man<BMP>12hang.bmp%^ ^The Hanged Man
A13=<BMP>12hang.bmp%There is a need for sacrifice.  This will involve giving something up in order to get something of a greater value or significance.  It is important to remember the voluntary aspect of this card:  that there are choices to be taken and judgements to be made about what is important and what can be dispensed with.  The notion of exchanging the mundane for the spiritual is the central theme of the Hanged Man.
Q14=<NAM>Death<BMP>13death.bmp%^ ^ ^Death
A14=<BMP>13death.bmp%In a reading, Death signifies that something is drawing to its natural close.  It depends largely on how the seeker feels about the particular matter as to how painful or not that ending will be.  The Death card automatically suggests new life, but endings and new beginnings are both exciting and frightening.  Death is necessary, it is part of the cycle of life - it is best to work with it rather than against it.
Q15=<NAM>Temperance<BMP>14temper.bmp%^ ^ ^Temperance
A15=<BMP>14temper.bmp%Temperance reflects a need for the mixing and blending of opposites.  A successful outcome to difficult situations is possible if careful control is used to balance out different elements.  This card signifies co-operation and compromise in relationships, with negotiation and sharing of feelings being the key to harmony.  In its negative aspect, Temperance can suggest wasting creative energy or repressed stagnant emotions.
Q16=<NAM>Devil<BMP>15devil.bmp%^ ^ ^The Devil
A16=<BMP>15devil.bmp%The Devil represents repressed fears and blocked feelings which, once removed, can release much positive energy.  He symbolizes that the time is ripe for a meeting with the darker side of our nature.  Although such confrontations may not be very comfortable, they bring great insight and often a release of creative energy once the chains of shame and self-loathing can be broken.  The negative interpretation of this card would be repression of the instincts by the intellect, to the seeker's detriment.
Q17=<NAM>Tower<BMP>16tower.bmp%^ ^ ^The Tower
A17=<BMP>16tower.bmp%The Tower indicates a time of abrupt changes.  Old ideas suddenly seem outdated and inappropriate.  Existing forms need to be broken down in order to make way for new ones.  The seeker is often required to examine his or her beliefs and ideologies and must be prepared to strip away anything which is no longer relevant.  Positively, this is a time which can be very liberating; yet on the negative side, the clearing away of old habits and structures could be rather alarming for the seeker, leaving him or her feeling vulnerable.
Q18=<NAM>Sun<BMP>17star.bmp%^ ^ ^The Star
A18=<BMP>17star.bmp%The Star in a layout represents a positive outlook and a source of optimism and expectation.  It indicates a sense of purpose and a trust in the ultimate goodness in life.  Stars in the heavens have always been associated with hope and wonder; and in the tarot The Star provides that magic and belief which can keep us going, even when things are difficult.  Its negative interpretation would be self-doubt, and a lack of faith and trust.
Q19=<NAM>Moon<BMP>18moon.bmp%^ ^ ^The Moon
A19=<BMP>18moon.bmp%In a reading, The Moon suggests that a time of uncertainty and confusion is likely.  There is fluctuation and change; yet it does not have to be negative.  A sense of gestation is present, something is growing silently and secretly and when the time is ripe it will be revealed.  The inner confusion should be allowed rather than 'solved' - confusion can be creative and The Moon points to a potential for creativity.  Solutions to problems are more likely to be found through dreams and feelings than in logic and reason.
Q20=<NAM>Sun<BMP>19sun.bmp%^ ^ ^The Sun
A20=<BMP>19sun.bmp%The Sun card indicates a good time for action and confident planning for the future, as things can be seen clearly and ideas formed consciously.  It suggests energy, strength, good health, and a positive attitude.  It gives cheer to the surrounding cards in a reading, radiating joy, optimism and strong friendships, and augurs well for love and peace of mind.  The negative slant to this card might be a lack of sensitivity, a tendency to be over-confident or arrogant, and a lack of awareness of limitations.
Q21=<NAM>Judgement<BMP>20judge.bmp%^ ^ ^Judgement
A21=<BMP>20judge.bmp%When the Judgement card turns up in a reading, it suggests taht the time is ripe for an evaluation of past events.  It is a time of consolidation, of summing up, and of forming conclusions, a time to reap the rewards or pay the penalty for past actions.  Judgment indicates the end of a chapter, and therefore marks a new beginning; but in-between lies a confrontation with the consequences of past choices and actions.  Positively, it suggests joy in achievement, and negatively, reflects regret over wasted opportunities or ill-advised actions.
Q22=<NAM>World<BMP>21world.bmp%^ ^ ^The World
A22=<BMP>21world.bmp%The World is a card of success, achievement and fulfilment, and is therefore to be welcomed in a reading.  It suggests the completion of a stage or phase in life, and - on a cosmic level - carries the suggestion of self-integration and harmony with nature and the universe.  In Jungian language, this is the realization of the Self.  On a more mundane level, however, it is connected with the moment of attainment and the attenandant sense of satisfaction.
