ACE OF CUPS - The Ace of Cups signifies the beginning of a love affair, marriage, or other union which will be happy and lasting. It can also predict emotional renewal in an established relationship. It is a card of true love, contentment, joy, health, and great happiness. It can also represent a pregnancy or an engagement.
        In the reversed position, the Ace of Cups shows instability, or disappointment in relationships. It can signal infidelity, deceit, egotism, self-centeredness, boredom, or the need for change. You may be loving too much, or not enough. You may be feeling depressed, unloved, and unwanted. Possible marital problems, broken heart, loss.

TWO OF CUPS - This card symbolizes a happy union, romance, love, friendship, or partnership. You have a beautiful start to a new romance or friendship. Your relationship will be harmonious, and you and your partner will have a great understanding of, and appreciation for, one another. This card often relates to a marriage or engagement.
        The Two of Cups reversed may signal the end of a relationship or the breakup of a partnership, possibly due to infidelity or distrust. If you are married, the possibility for divorce exists. Oftentimes when this card appears in your spread, it indicates a violation of trust or a conflict. Sometimes the conflict is more of a disagreement, and with care, the relationship can grow stronger through the ordeal.

THREE OF CUPS - Anticipation and joy...something good is on the way!!! This card symbolizes pregnancy, merriment, success in relationships, celebrations, business success, family gatherings, enjoyment, good fortune, happiness, renewed health, and possible marriage.
        In the reversed position, the Three of Cups represents overindulgence, excess, gratification of sensual pleasures, too much of a good thing, addiction, infidelity, promiscuity, divorce, exploitation, illness, infertility, or miscarriage.

FOUR OF CUPS - This card represents dissatisfaction, boredom, withdrawal, an empty feeling, resentment, and depression. You are having difficulty or choosing not to look at the good that surrounds you. You may be entertaining unwarranted suspicions or a negative outlook. You are most likely feeling unmotivated.
        In the reversed position, the Four of Cups signals the end of discontent, coming out of your shell, socializing, renewing relationships, positive change, or an exciting turn of events.

FIVE OF CUPS - This is the proverbial "crying over spilled milk" card. You are seeing only the negative, and not the positive aspects of a situation. It represents loss and disappointment, lack of trust, frustration, poor choices, unrealistic expectations, and inappreciation.
        In the reversed position, the Five of Cups affirms that things are looking up for you. Your emotional pain is coming to an end, and you have renewed hope. You may soon hear some happy news!!!

SIX OF CUPS - This card symbolizes the past...happy memories, childhood, children, looking back, thoughts of old friends or lovers, nostalgia, rekindling old ties, inheritance, or a gift.
        In its reversed position, the Six of Cups can signify new friendships or changes in attitudes and relationships. It can also be a warning to stop dwelling on and clinging to the past and live in the here and now. Something from the past may be holding you down in the present, or you may be seeking old and familiar forms of security. You need to let go of the past and give up your incessant dwelling on negative nostalgia.

SEVEN OF CUPS - This is a card of fantasy, wishful thinking, and romanticism. You have your "head in the clouds" and are having difficulty making a decision. You may feel that you are going nowhere fast, due to scattered energies. You may feel stuck or overly confused about an important decision that you need to make. There is also the possibility of alcohol or drug abuse with this card (especially if another card of "escapism" such as the Moon appears in the same spread).
        The Seven of Cups reversed shows decisiveness, realism, and clarity of thought. You may feel that the "fog is lifting" and you will be more able to make good choices.

EIGHT OF CUPS - This card signifies moving on, leaving the past behind, leaving home, breaking up, disappointment, searching for a new relationship, or a need to search for the deeper meaning in life.
        In its reversed position, the Eight of Cups may indicate a refusal to move on, clinging to the past, trouble making a commitment, boredom with your present lifestyle and circumstances, feeling stuck, or avoiding personal growth.

NINE OF CUPS - This is a card of great success, especially material success. It represents triumph, victory, and financial well-being. Your desires will be fulfilled, and this fulfillment will bring with it much satisfaction and contentment.
        In the reversed position, the Nine of Cups can point to disappointments due to imperfections and mistakes, smugness, overindulgence, greed, superficial or materialistic values, shallowness, gluttony, and excessive preoccupation with gratifying your own desires, oftentimes at the expense of the needs of others.

TEN OF CUPS - The Ten of Cups is a card of true love, contentment, satisfaction, harmony, trust, fulfillment, marriage, joyful family life, and lasting happiness in relationships.
        In the reversed position, this card can represent sorrow, strife, disputes, marital conflict, incompatibility, family problems, loss, and sadness.

PRINCESS OF CUPS - The princess of Cups may represent the beginning of friendship, a social invitation, love, creativity, intuition, imagination, psychic ability, a good idea, or news about a birth or marriage.
        The Princess of Cups reversed symbolizes insecurity, emotional immaturity, escapism, irresponsibility, or laziness. A relationship may be ending or fading, or you may be receiving few social invitations. There is also a warning with this card to beware of escaping your problems through the use of drugs or alcohol.

PRINCE OF CUPS- The Prince of Cups represents romance, new love, or new experiences. You may receive a proposal or an offer. You may meet someone with whom you will fall in love. The Prince of Cups also represents intuition, seduction, kindness, imagination, sensitivity, and bliss.
        In its reversed position, the Prince of Cups can indicate lies, illusions, deception, and untrustworthiness. It can also indicate passive-aggressiveness, instability, and fear of commitment. Someone is probably lying to you. Try to avoid being passive and too easily influenced by others.

QUEEN OF CUPS - The Queen of Cups represents a mother figure who is intellectual and cultured. She is honest and devoted, a nurturing mother, perfect spouse, loving, intelligent, wise, and virtuous. She possesses deep emotions, and is a seer of visions. She possesses accurate intuition, and can use her hunches as reliable guides. She enjoys success, happiness, and pleasure. The Queen of Cups may also signify an environment in which you can or should feel secure and nourished.
        This card in its reversed position can represent an untrustworthy, meddling, depraved woman. She is fickle, vane, possesses poor judgement, and is highly gullible. Oftentimes she is lazy, indecisive, dependent, irresponsible, and unloyal. She may be unfaithful, and most likely is unable to control her emotions.

KING OF CUPS - The King of Cups represents a father figure who is mature, emotionally stable, respectable and trustworthy. He is a man of culture and intelligence who is wise, compassionate, generous, kind, and reserved. He is well deserving of your respect, and makes a good advisor or friend.
        In the reversed position, the King of Cups depicts a "sleazy" man who may offer bad advice. He is insecure and immature, a schemer who may lead you astray. He may be dishonest, fraudulant, manipulative, weak, and selfish.

ACE OF SACRED CIRCLES- The Ace of Sacred Circles signifies the beginning of financial improvement. It represents prosperity, good fortune, material comfort, beginnings of successful financial ventures, success, recognition, and material gain. On spreads relating to romance, the Ace of Sacred Circles predicts a stable relationship with much pleasure and sexual fulfillment.
        In its reversed position, the Ace of Sacred Circles would indicate that there is a problem in the foundation of a financial venture. There is a chance of loss, possibly due to poor planning or bad investments. It can also represent greed, discontent, miserliness, or poor decisions.

TWO OF SACRED CIRCLES- The Two of Sacred Circles signifies the ups and downs of financial fortunes. You may be juggling finances, or working more than one job to make ends meet. You may feel that you are walking a tightrope and are being pulled in many different directions at once. You may possibly need to change jobs, or to make some other important decision in your life.
        The Two of Sacred Circles reversed suggests that you are not able to maintain balance in your life and are feeling overwhelmed. You may have mishandled your finances are are now having to pay for your mistakes. Possibly you are in debt. Guard against impulsive decisions, and learn to "go with the flow".

THREE OF SACRED CIRCLES- The Three of Sacred Circles suggests accomplishment, high standards, competence, craftsmanship, and using your talents to the best of your ability. You can be assured of success and recognition. You are definitely off to a good start.
        In its reversed position, the Three of Sacred Circles represents a lack of ambition or knowledge, half-hearted effort, bad grades, a negative assessment of performance, or just plain "goofing off". You need to learn to work harder and you may possibly need to acquire new skills to complete the project that you are working on. You may feel bored and unappreciated at work.

FOUR OF SACRED CIRCLES- The Four of Sacred Circles suggests that you are holding on tightly to your possessions. You have attained financial security, but may be a little overly concerned with the loss of any material possessions. Be careful to guard against being miserly or too conservative in your financial dealings. The Four of Sacred Circles may also indicate the purchase of a new home.
        In its reversed position, the Four of Sacred Circles may indicate miserliness, greed, fear of losing material possessions, and the failure to properly delegate. It can also suggest that the material possessions that you have worked so hard to acquire do not bring you the happiness you believed that they would. Guard about worrying excessively about money and finances.

FIVE OF SACRED CIRCLES- The Five of Sacred Circles indicates the need for rest and relaxation. This is a slow period for you, and you need time to rest and regroup. You are feeling relief from stress and may possibly be taking a vacation. Use this time for meditation and contemplation. If you have been ill, this card represents that you need to take a break so that you may fully recuperate. Take a day off!!!
        In its reversed position, the Five of Sacred Circles indicates that the period of rest is over and that it is time to get back into the swing of things. It also may indicate physical healing. In an otherwise negative spread, the Five of Sacred Circles (R) may represent withdrawal, rejection, or illness.

SIX OF SACRED CIRCLES- The Six of Sacred Circles signifies that you have more than enough money for yourself and are able to share your good fortune with others. Now is the time to pay off debts. You may receive a loan, inheritance, bonus at work, or some sort of prize. You may be thinking of saving for your future, and now would be a good time to start doing so. It is also a great time for investments. If you are in need of money, it is on the way.
        In the reversed position, the Six of Sacred Circles would indicate stinginess, wasteful spending, excessive debt, theft, or financial misdealings. You may not receive the money you were expecting or you may experience a loss through theft or underhanded dealings. Beware of devious schemes and underhanded operations.

SEVEN OF SACRED CIRCLES - The Seven of Sacred Circles represents that you are on the right track. You will soon begin to reap the rewards of the successful "harvest" that you have planted in the past. This is a period of slow, but steady and continual growth. You need to be patient and continue working hard. This card may also signify a waiting period and a time for assessment and for future planning. In an otherwise negative spread, however, the Seven of Sacred Circles may signify depression, a sense of futility, wasted effort, or dissatisfaction.
        In its reversed position, the Seven of Sacred Circles signifies that you are feeling anxious or hopeless about a project that you have been working on for some time now. You need to keep working, and beware of giving up too soon. If you are involved in an obviously hopeless cause, you need to learn from your mistakes so that you will do better next time.

EIGHT OF SACRED CIRCLES - The Eight of Sacred Circles suggests schooling, education, training, learning, and acquiring skills for your chosen profession. You are using your talents wisely, and material security is probable. Your work is fulfilling and enjoyable. Continue to learn all you can -- read books, take seminars or classes, and learn new methods. These will pay off for you in the future.
        The Eight of Sacred Circles (R) suggests that you are pretending to know more than you actually do. You may be misusing your skills, cheating, or not performing to the best of your ability. Possibly you may feel that the world owes you a living. It may also signify unemployment. Learn to make good use of your skills and talents. This will make you feel much better about yourself!

NINE OF SACRED CIRCLES - The Nine of Sacred Circles indicates that you have reached a point in your life where you are feeling self-confident, and you are self-sufficient and able to rely on yourself. You have attained well-deserved success and may now emjoy money, leisure time, pleasure, and material comfort. It may also indicate your desire for these things if you do not already have them.
        In its reversed position, the Nine of Sacred Circles suggests that you may be suffering the consequences of poor decisions. You may have financial setbacks or simply feel burdened by your wealth. Possibly you may experience a loss due to unwise decisions or foolish actions. Your foundations may be about to give way. If they do, learn from your mistakes and build a more solid and secure foundation next time.

TEN OF SACRED CIRCLES - The Ten of Sacred Circles is a very positive card which signifies comfort, wealth, success, security, and family matters. It often signifies inheritance and can sometimes indicate marriage, depending on the other cards in the spread. You have made sound financial investments and worked hard, and now you and your family are able to enjoy your well- deserved success.
        In its reversed position, the Ten of Sacred Circles may indicate financial loss, money problems, family disputes, or loss through investments. There is a threat to your financial security, and now is not the time to take any financially-related risks. A family member may be ill.

PRINCESS OF SACRED CIRCLES- The Princess of Sacred Circles suggests that you will soon receive good news about money and finances. You may be pursuing your education. This is the beginning of a solid financial foundation. You may be starting a new enterprise or business venture. Be patient, persistent, and determined to reach your goal.
        In its reversed position, the Princess of Sacred Circles may indicate an unexpected expense, delays, money problems, rebelliousness, moodiness, laziness, and lack of appreciation. You need to use your intelligence and common sense at this time to avoid repeating past mistakes.

PRINCE OF SACRED CIRCLES- The Prince of Sacred Circles represents progress in financial matters. It suggests dependability, practicality, conventionality, patience, and perseverance. It is a card of slow, but steady progress. New people or experiences may also come into your life. A financial venture will finally pay off, or you may receive money from an unexpected source.
        In the reversed position, the Prince of Sacred Circles would represent financial difficulties, a lack of progress, obstacles, depression, tedium, weakness, apathy, or complacency. You are not finding much to be happy about at the present time. Possibly you are being too conservative, or you are feeling uninspired. You need to try to find the joy in your life once again.

QUEEN OF SACRED CIRCLES - The Queen of Sacred Circles would represent a businesswomon or a good organizer. This card represents prosperity, sensuality, abundance, shrewdness, resourcefulness, security, creativity, and wealth. If you take a sensible, practical approach to matters at this time, you will note steady progress. This is also a card which represents fertility, pregnancy, and sensual delights.
        The Queen of Sacred Circles reversed signifies greed, irresponsibility, distrust, lack of common sense, conspicuous consumption, laziness, a sense of entitlement, dependency, and putting on airs. You need to stop concerning yourself so much with outer appearances and discover what is truly valuable in your life. Beward of letting your own fears and self-doubt lead to a sense of insecurity.

KING OF SACRED CIRCLES- The King of Sacred Circles represents business ability, commitmen, organization, status, wealth, power, control, gentleness, and kindness. You may be concerned with money and security at the present time. This is a good time to start a new business venture or invest. Remember that a practical and conscientious approach at this time will pay off in the future.
        The King of Sacred Circles reversed would indicate a lack of good business sense, worry about finances, placing one's money and career ahead of all else, greed, fraud, and dishonesty. Be careful not to measure your success only in terms of monetary success. Do not let your drive for financial success lead you into dishonest activities, and do not try to gain success by putting others down or trying to ruin another's reputation.

ACE OF STAVES  - The Ace of Staves signifies the beginning of a new venture or a new life. It is representative of new experiences, fresh ideas, new beginnings, optimism, inventiveness, enthusiasm and drive. You may be experiencing a period of increased creativity or a feeling of being driven. You may be starting a new business or career. This could be the start of something big!!!
        In its reversed position, the Ace of Staves would signify delays and difficulties, or trouble getting a new enterprise off the ground. You may be feeling powerless or impotent. Possibly you are pessimistic and are not even trying. Your own behavior may be the source of the problem. You need to follow through with your promises and spend some time brainstorming for new ideas. You need to be open to solutions to your problems.

TWO OF STAVES --The Two of Staves usually signifies that you are off to a good start. There may not be that much actively happening right now, and you may have some waiting in store. Maybe you are confused about where to go. You need to infuse yourself with energy and assertiveness to get your enterprise off of the ground. Things are promising, but there is much hard work to be done. You will achieve success so long as you do not give up.
        In the reversed position, the Two of Staves indicates that you are losing interest or having misgivings about an enterprise. Things may not be going your way, or you may be feeling overwhelmed or disillusioned. You may be having disagreements with partners or with negotiations. The Two of Wands can be a warning to consider matters carefully before going any further.

THREE OF STAVES - The Three of Staves suggests that an enterprise that you have recently begun is successful. Business may be brisk, and you have many good ideas. You may recently have begun a new job, or will receive an offer for a new position soon. Cooperation is key now, and negotiations should be successful.
        In its reversed position, the Three of Staves may indicate a lack of cooperation, wasted efforts, and delays. You may feel a creative block, and find that your goals are hard to reach. Your problem may involve overconfidence, pride, or arrogance on your part. You need to be open to receiving help and input from others. You may have set your expectations too high. Possibly you may need to reset your goals so that they are more realistic.

FOUR OF STAVES - The Four of Staves signifies a feeling of contentment and harmony. You are feeling happy, content, and secure, and may be putting down roots (such as buying a house or entering into a marriage.) This is a period of joy, prosperity, and success for you. You may also be resting and relaxing after a laborious task.
        The Four of Staves reversed indicates a delay, or a period of difficulty which needs to be overcome before you can experience the success that you have anticipated. There may be problems with some property you own. Even in the reversed position, the Four of Staves is generally a positive card, but there may be a greater price to pay for your success than you had planned on. The Four of Staves reversed may also indicate a non-marital committment, such as living together.

FIVE OF STAVES - The Five of Staves indicates rivalry, conflict, challenge, and struggle. You may be needing to assert or prove yourself. You need to have faith in your own ability. There may be arguments or unexpected problems, but through formidable effort, you will achieve success. You may have to fight for what you want.
        The Five of Staves in the reversed position may indicate that the struggle is over and that you have a feeling of relief after much conflict. It is now time to proceed with your goals. Alternately, it may signify that the daily grind has been wearing you down and that you need to take a break. Possibly you have been scattering your energies in too many directions, and you may need to set your priorities to deal more effectively with your stress. Don't worry, relief is in sight!!!

SIX OF STAVES- The Six of Staves represents triumph, success, conquest, achievement, reward, and fulfillment. It is a card of victory, and indicates that you will receive recognition for your hard work or that you will achieve a goal that you have wished for.
        In its reversed position, the Six of Staves indicates failure, loss, defeat, and misunderstanding. You will not be a winner this time around. It can also indicate infidelity, or a spouse putting his or her interests ahead of yours.

SEVEN OF STAVES- The Seven of Staves indicates that you are holding your own. You are courageous, and feel strong and undaunted. This card may also represent fights, struggles, and conflicts. A situation of conflict may be coming to a head. You must summon all the inner strength and determination that you can muster. Whether or not you know it, you do have the advantage, and will come out on top.
        In its reversed position, the Seven of Staves indicates that you may be feeling vulnerable or overwhelmed. You may be acting in a passive or unassertive way in some matter. You need to be strong and not give up in the face of opposition. Continue to pursue your goals depite fear and opposition. In an otherwise negative spread, however, you are being told to cut your losses and withdraw from the battle -- you are involved in a losing cause.

EIGHT OF STAVES-The Eight of Staves represents swift action, activity, movement, excitement, frenzy, communication, travel, new friends, or a journey. Fresh messages and opportunities are coming in, and there is excitement in the air. You are moving quickly towards the fulfillment of your goals and dreams. A sudden and passionate love affair is also possible.
        In its reversed position, the Eight of Staves may indicate impulsiveness, insecurity, pressure, or miscommunication. Your plans may not work out. You may be feeling overwhelmed. Don't make decisions too hastily -- stop rushing.

NINE OF STAVES- The Nine of Staves indicates a need to stand up for yourself and to guard against attacks. You need to develop a defensive attitude, and it would be wise to be a little wary. You may have one more problem to overcome before you achieve the victory that you desire. You are on your way to success, so don't give up!
        In the reversed position, the Nine of Staves shows that your defenses may be down, and you may be caught off guard. You may experience a loss, possibly due to unrealistic plans or a refusal to compromise. You need to guard your health at this time.

TEN OF STAVES- The Ten of Staves indicates overload...you are carrying a heavy load, and may be feeling weighted down by stress. You may be shouldering a great deal of responsiblity, or may be overexerting yourself. You may have bitten off more than you can chew, or you may be overtaxing yourself due to the lure of power. You will not have enough energy to complete the task and you need to slow down and develop a more realistic approach. You may be experiencing health problems.
        In its reversed position, the Ten of Staves indicates that the burden is now lifted. You will experience relief from your stress. You have learned to delegate wisely, and will soon see a return of health.

PRINCESS OF STAVES - The Princess of Staves represents good news, exciting messages, optimism, vigor, resourcefulness, competition, and excitement. New opportunities are on the way and new ideas on the horizon. New friendships, creativity, and encouragement are on the way!!!
        In its reversed position, the Princess ofStaves indicates bad news, a broken heart, acting out, discouragement, obstacles, indicision, and scattered thinking. You may be feeling frazzled at the moment, and people seem to not be taking you seriously. Be wise with whom you share confidences. Reserve your energies.

PRINCE OF STAVES - The Prince of Staves is symbolic of changes and of creative energy. New ideas and experiences will come your way. You may be moving, or changing jobs. There is a sense of adventure, and you may be experiencing enthusiasm, quick decisions, or swift action. Change is definitely in the air!!!
        In its reversed position, the Prince of Staves represents indecision, impatience, stress, rapid change, disruption, indecisiveness, and foolish haste. Your lack of follow- through may be causing problems. You may feel unstable or stressed out regarding the changes in your life.

QUEEN OF STAVES- The Queen of Staves suggests balanced family and career interests. This card symbolizes social position, good business sense, tirelessness, and passion. It also represents courage, enterprise, confidence, success, independence, and the power of positive thinking.
        In its reversed aspect, the Queen of Staves represents the shadow side of the feminine: jealousy, demandingness, manipulation, envy, deception, seduction, lies, domination, disorganization, infidelity, untrustworthiness, bitterness, self-centeredness, paranoia, irritability, and emotional blackmail. Don't try to impose your values on everyone around you.

KING OF STAVES- The King of Staves represents maturity, decisiveness, ambition, passion, loyalty, enterprise, charisma, and professionalism. You may receive sound advice from a mature man.
        In its reversed position, the King of Staves indicates bossiness, arrogance, lies, betrayal, bigotry, disagreement, controversy, aggression, insensitivity, and ruthlessness. You should consider whether you are being insensitive to the feelings of others.

ACE OF SWORDS - The Ace of Swords represents determination, mental energy, courage, a sense of power, the beginnings of success, inevitable change, focus, strength, discipline, and legal matters. The seeds of success are now taking root, and you now possess tremendous power which is available for use in any area in which you choose. Swords represent strife, conflict, and difficulty, so the Ace of Swords often represents a promising venture that develops out of adversity.
        In its reversed position, the Ace of Swords can symbolize threats, excessive force, bullying, obstacles, illusions, opposition which may lead to delays, destructiveness, cruel or unjust treatment, or legal problems. There may be tense relations and emotional conflicts. You will most likely achieve success, but the success may not bring the results you desired, and oftentimes there are disastrous results.

TWO OF SWORDS - The Two of Swords signifies a stalemate, an impasse, and a feeling of uncertainty about which direction to turn. It also represents restriction, delay, waiting, and the suppression of feelings. You may be avoiding facing your feelings about an issue to avoid pain.
        In the reversed position this card shows you that things are happening now. The tension that you were experiencing is now broken. You may be feeling more decisive. Change is on the way...your life can now go forward.

THREE OF SWORDS - This card generally represents heartache. Infidelity (possibly a love triangle), sorrow, loss, emotional pain, severe relationship conflicts, stress, illness, miscarriage, abortion, severance, separation, or even divorce are all possibilities. You may need to let go of a relationship with only brings you pain.
        In its reversed position, the Three of Swords can represent a heartache, as in its upright position, however the heartache will not be as painful. Alternately, the Three of Swords (R) signals that the pain will soon end, and that the worst is over. You may still experience hurt for a time, but it will gradually lessen, and recovery will inevitably take place. You need to stop dwelling on past hurts and move forward.

FOUR OF SWORDS - The Four of Swords represents rest and relaxation, recuperation, convalescense, recovery, and relief from stress. You may be feeling inordinately stressed, and in desperate need of solitude and quiet, a vacation or retreat to calm your mind and revitalize you. Do not neglect your needs. Take the necessary time to give yourself the rest and refreshment that you need. Meditation is also a wonderful to deal with stress.
        In the reversed position, the Four of Swords signifies healing. Your need for rest and recuperation is over and it is time to get back to work and back into the swing of things. You are feeling refreshed and revitalized after a period of stress or illness.

FIVE OF SWORDS - The Five of Swords symbolizes a hollow victory, embarrassment, wounded pride, betrayal, malicious gossip, disputes, sabotage, misfortune, defeat, or a sneak attack. Someone may be trying to sabotage you behind your back. Be careful who you trust. There may be a troublemaker working against you at this time.
        The Five of Swords reversed indicates the end of gossip, slander, or attack. It signals vindication...the traitor will be exposed. In an otherwise negative spread, the Five of Swords may also indicate defeat, despair, suspicion, or paranoia.

SIX OF SWORDS - This card is symbolic of "smooth sailing", of leaving your troubles behind. Peace of mind is now restored and the tension is eased after a long period of stress and/or conflict. Difficulties are coming to an end...you are leaving a significant period of worry, strain, and anxiety. The Six of Swords may indicate an actual trip or move.
        In its reverse position, the Six of Swords indicates "rough waters" ahead. Be ready for delay. You may feel an inability to leave a bad situation, lack of progress, difficulties, delays, stress, one problem after another, or a feeling of being trapped or restricted. The Six of Swords reversed may also indicate a change in travel plans or the return from a journey.

SEVEN OF SWORDS - The Seven of Swords represents cunning, trickery, cleverness, insincerity, sabotage, or taking advantage of someone. Theft, robbery, or being cheated are possibilities. Someone may be trying to "pull one over on you", or you may be betrayed or victimized. You may be feeling cheated or uneasy about something that you have done. You may have a guilty conscience.
        In the reversed position, the Seven of Swords signifies constructive criticism, an apology, receiving back something which belongs to you, or appreciation. In a negative reading, the Seven of Swords (R) would indicate missed opportunities, dwelling on the past, lack of skill or cunning, indecision, or "chickening out".

EIGHT OF SWORDS - The Eight of Swords signifies fear, blockage, and limitation which are often self-imposed. This card also represents restriction, a feeling of being trapped, lack of empowerment, bondage, forced restraint, lack of self-assertion, fear of the unknown, lacking confidence, problems with communication, indecision, and paralysis.
        In its reversed position, the Eight of Swords would indicate removal of the obstruction, release, a new beginning, overcoming fear, breaking free, relief, and empowerment.

NINE OF SWORDS - The Nine of Swords signifies despair, worry, extreme stress and pressure, guilt, torment, anxiety, pain, anguish, depression, a feeling of being overwhelmed, and hopelessness.
        In its reversed position, the Nine of Swords represents that the "nightmare" is over. It signals a renewal of faith, trust, promise, and an end to the suffering that you have been experiencing. It can also indicate that something you are worrying excessively about is based on unfounded fears. You may still be suffering the aftermath of a painful situation, but the worst is over.

TEN OF SWORDS - The Ten of Swords represents ruin, failure, defeat, death of an illusion, separation, pain, distress, negative thinking, unhappiness, depression, loss, devastation, and bankruptcy. You have hit bottom...it just can't get any worse than this. There is absolutely nothing that you can do to change the situation. On the bright side, the only place you have to go now is up!!!
        The Ten of Swords reversed indicates that the worst is over. Your problems will begin to lessen, and you will experience a new beginning. You are emerging from an emotional period of hurt and sadness. You must realize that the worst is over and that your problems are beginning to resolve.

PRINCESS OF SWORDS - The Princess of Swords represents unexpected or upsetting news, decisiveness, exciting changes, forceful communication, or penetrating insight. It may also suggest curiosity, discretion, logic, or fairness. Many times it can indicate contracts, agreements, legal summons, news about conflict or problems, or a message bringing change. You may find yourself in a situation where decisiveness and quick action are necessary. In an otherwise negative spread, someone may be spreading lies or rumors about you or gossipping behind your back.
        In the reversed position, the Princess of Swords represents upsetting news, gossip, attack, blackmail, problems, deceit, suspicion or cynicism. Unexpected problems may surface and misunderstandings are likely.

PRINCE OF SWORDS - The Prince of Swords symbolizes sudden changes, movement, unexpected situations arising, new people or experiences, swift or impulsive action, aggressiveness, ambition, or assertiveness. You may enter into a difficult situation relating to a conflict, only to have it pass quickly out of your life. Be strong and decisive, and seek professional advice if necessary.
        In its reversed position, the Prince of Swords indicates upset, harsh words, injustice, bad judgement, quarrels, confrontation, and disagreement. Do not start a new project at this time. Your own thinking may be scattered at this time.

QUEEN OF SWORDS - The Queen of Swords represents strong will, sarcasm, ambition, perceptiveness, keen insight, right decisions, and communication. This card is symbolic of a woman who can stand up for herself, is determined, and offers good counsel. Now is the time to stand up for yourself and to be clear of your wants and needs. You are capable of being independent and taking care of yourself.
        The Queen of Swords reversed suggests sarcasm, intolerance, misery, resentment, emotional blackmail, unreliability, rigidity, and pettiness. She is a real "bitch". Someone with no regard for you or your feelings may be giving you a hard time.

KING OF SWORDS - The King of Swords suggests truth, control, balanced judgment, sound advice, ambition, authority, drive, objectivity, and law and order. If you have been awaiting a decision, it will be fair and impartial. Someone in a professional capacity may give you sound business or legal advice. Alternately, you may be having difficulty in a relationship due to being out of touch with your feelings and an overly cool manner of dealing with people.
        In its reversed position, the King of Swords would indicate an unfair decision, suspicion, deviousness, injustice, unfairness, cynicism, manipulation, or intimidation. You may be suffering an injustice. You may also be the victim of an unfair verdict in a legal proceeding.