Introduction

The Vision Quest Tarot is designed to increase our awareness of cosmic forces and how they influence our individual paths. As we go through the different cycles of our lives, our relationship to the cosmos changes many times. Changed perspectives, brought about by every new phase, naturally shift our focus and expand our views. It is li e slowly familiari!ing ourselves with the countless facets, multidimensional light"receptors and colors of a great precious stone. #y and by we recogni!e different aspects of this living $ewel that continually reveals still other, yet un nown angles of itself through which we can perceive the world. And all the while we discover new aspects of our own sub% or unconscious and learn to understand its messages, which the Tarot depicts by using corresponding images. &ith its powerfully clear and simple symbolism, the Vision Quest Tarot easily carries us into a space of deeper, inner understanding. &e recogni!e ourselves 'uic ly in it vivid, archetypal images. (ince these are not foreign to us, they engender no fear. )n the contrary, we spontaneously connect and feel at home with them. At this point I*ll happily repeat for those who have never come in contact with the Tarot, that there are no evil or unluc y cards+ Their meaning constantly evolves with each individual. The pictures point to a coming cycle that may already be strongly felt, a somewhat simpler or more complex phase in one*s life, or a new learning process. (ince the symbols of Vision Quest Tarot are inspired by ,ative American wisdom, they contain not only the spirit of the traditional Tarot but that of the tribal shamans and the spirit of the medicine wheel. -xample. The card for the /igh 0riest 1or /ierophant2 has an expanded significance in this dec . In my view, the modern shaman ta es on the duties of the priest. Among ,ative Americans, the -34-5(, i.e. the grand% and great grandmothers and " fathers of a tribe, transmit their wisdom to the young and thus command the utmost respect. A lifetime of experience, genuine

compassion and insight are valued most highly 1as opposed to &estern society, where the experience of the elderly counts for virtually nothing2. This is why the cards commonly reserved for the -mpress and -mperor have become the 6rand 7other and 6rand 8ather in our Vision Quest Tarot. This Tarot does not purport to embody the teachings of the 5ed &ay. ,evertheless, it helps us view the events and changes in our lives from a fresh and more profoundly insightful angle. The Vision Quest Tarot wants to serve you as a friendly guide, a benefactor, who helps you understand the opportunities which present themselves daily, and not $ust with your head but directly through your heart. It lets you perceive your own being in a new, visionary light. It reveals ways of dealing with your problems more creatively and most importantly, with a big xxx picture awareness. It triggers your own inherent understanding and lets it come to the forefront. The Tarot points out how to face challenges with much greater ease by clearly seeing what certain situations can teach and add to you. Instead of lighting life*s constant, inevitable changes, you are encouraged to integrate every new development into the wholeness that you are. &e all want to become more insightful and free " in our thin ing, in our consciousness, in our whole way of living. &e all long to feel safe, at home in the cosmos, connected at the deepest level with all beings through the power that animates our heart. 0lease accept the Vision Quest Tarot as a useful and versatile ey. In loving reverence for your $ourney to yourself 6ayan (ylvie &inter and 9o 4ose (anta 8e, ,ew 7exico, :;;< =

MAJOR ARCANA
The Cards 7ost significant are the >> 7A9)5 CA54(, also nown as the 7A9)5 A5CA,A 1latin. arcanum. secret2 These represent the different tas s and learning cycles throughout a lifetime, as well as the most important changes in the life of the 'uestioner, The >> 7a$ors are followed by the := court

cards of the 7I,)5 A5CA,A. These point out specific personality structures and 'ualities in the 'uestioner and sometimes an actual person in his or her environment. These are followed by ?@ numbered cards from Ace 1:2 to :@, which represent the four elements or AcolorsA and constitute the remainder of the 7inor Arcana 1where Aces play a much more important role than any of the numbered cards, since Aces represent the ArootA or underlying source of each element.2 The Symbolism of the Vision Quest Tarot. A55)&( and &A,4( represent 8I5- 1The energy level2 )ther dec s show staffs or clubs 1Clubs, acorns2 9A5( and #)&3( represent &AT-5 1-motional level2 )ther dec s show cups, ettles, flowers 1/earts2 8-AT/-5( and #I54( represent AI5 1(piritual, mental level2 )ther dec s use swords or lightning bolts 1(pades, leaves2 V-6-TA#3-( and 83)&-5( represent -A5T/ 10hysical level2 )ther dec s use dis s, pentacles, coins 14iamonds, bells2 Pre arin! for a Session Choose a 'uiet, secluded place for your Tarot session. To begin with, sit or lie still for a few minutes and close your eyes. Bou want to loo within and as your inner being for advice. (o you have to let your thoughts subside. 9ust let them pass by... hold on the none of them anymore. .. fabricate no further opinions. ,ow shuffle your dec , then 'uietly hold it in your hands for a moment. ,ext, you may cut the cards, placing several small heaps in front of you. ,ow gather them all up again, but in a different order. Traditionally, the cards are spread out face down in a semi% circle li e a fan. &ith closed eyes, let your hands hover over the cards and pic those that want to be pic ed C by you. Bou can also select them with open eyes. In that case your eyes will sense the ApullA of certain cards. Dse your left hand if your 'uestion concerns emotional, mental or spiritual matters. Dse your right hand when material affairs are 'uestioned 1money, $obs, possessions2.

0lace the cards on top of each other in the order they were selected. Then arrange them, one after the other, in your chosen layout. ,ow you can turn all of them around, or, if you wish, $ust one, then another one and so on. There is another way to do a reading. Bou 4),*T draw all your cards at once, but begin with number one, i.e. the first 'uestion, and then go on to the next 'uestion etc.. &ith ),3B A (I,63- QD-(TI), I, 7I,4, draw a card and put it in its tirst place position. This way you often receive more unmista eable answers in my experience. (till, one thing always holds true. T/- 7)5- (0-CI8IC A,4 C3-A5 B)D5 QD-(TI),, T/- 7)5- 05-CI(- &I33 #- B)D5 A,(&-5. "ayout Su!!estions for the Vision Quest Tarot The little Medicine #heel 1E cards2 :. The first card is the message from your intuition. >. The second card is the message from your body. F. The third card is the message from your emotions. ?. The fourth card is the message from your spirit. E. The fifth card represents the next phase in your life.

The $oice of your Intuition 1E cards2 3. The first card. /ow can I strengthen my intuitionG >. The second card. &hat influences are helpfulG F. The third card. &hat influences are hinderancesG ?. The fourth card. &hat can I learn nowG E. The fifth card. /ow may I use my intuitionG

The Present 1Quic reading " F cards2 :. The first card represents the essence of your 'uestion >. The second card shows what hinders you. F. The third card shows what helps you.

The Path of #isdom 1H cards2 l. The first card reveals the essence of the 'uestion. >. The second card reveals influences from within. F. The third card reveals outside influences. ?. The fourth card stands for the path of action. E. The fifth card represents the path of passivity. =. The sixth card represents the way of the heart. H. The seventh card shows the possible outcome. Partnershi 1= or :> cards2

l. 8irst card. &here do we stand in our relationshipG >, (econd card. &hat is our spiritual connectionG F. Third card. &hat is our common goalG

?. 8ourth card. &hat is our comrnon tas G E. 8ifth card. &here are our inner bloc sG =. (ixth card. &hat helpsG T%& MAJOR ARCANA @. C"O#N 1relates to the 8ool2 In essence. 85--4)7 " humor " innocence " independent spirit % enthusiasm " love of life " ability to love % non" possessiveness " egolessness % in harmony with self and life Inner message. This is a sign of good fortune for all those who strive for true inner freedom. It symboli!es your childli e innocence and playfulness. The Clown has reali!ed that any bondage, as comforting and profitable it may seem to the greedy ego, will only lead him astray. /e is free to live his truth, free to express what he really is. /e has dropped his mas s forever. They are no longer needed, because the Clown is wise enough to now that he has nothing to lose. 7oreover, he has mentally disengaged from social restrictions of any ind. The spiritual path he points out to you is one of #-I,6 instead of having, possessing, l= attaching. /is way is one of pure en$oyment, $ust fooling around and having fun, because he has developed the ability to simply not identify himself with anything seriously. )utward manifestation. 7ost ,ative American ceremonial rituals reserve a place of honor for the Clown % a dancer who

moc s others behind their bac s in a sweetly hilarious way. The tail of a coyote may be fastened to his bac side, so he can provocatively swish it in front of everyoneIs nose. /e fools around with his mas , hops around other dancers, pulls their hair and imitates their movements. A raucous sense of humor, a spar ling lightheartedness is considered an essential element in these holy invocations, &ith his irreverent, unselfconscious ways, the Clown ma es everyone aware of the need to continuously find a balance between the two extremes every energy comes along with. lf we maintain a seriousness that excludes all silliness, we tend to become fanatical. lf we neglect to concentrate long or precisely enough, pro$ects donJt get the attention they need for further development. (o simply en$oy everything that comes along, without han ering for a tomorrow that might bring you bigger and better. 5e%discover the playfully creative element inside you. Bou donIt need to possess what ma es your heart sing+ 5eturn to the childli e delight of experiencing without holding, the tasting that nows no cling " ing. 4rop all your mental fixations stemming from insecurity. 3et the exuberance of the Clown spill over into your daily life and wash away your self%created limitations. 7oreover, learn to laugh at yourself sometimes+ (tart to mambo with the Clown within. 5ecogni!e that the ClownJs humorous ta e on life, born from wisdom, surpasses all learnedness. :. M&'ICIN& MAN 1relates to the 7agician2 In essence. 7B(TICA3 8)5C-( " your male component % faith in nature*s power " seeing far ahead % intuitive grasp of the truth % flowing energy " the ability and willingness to help " to experiment newly and create outwardly visible manifestations

Inner message. The 7edicine 7an tells you that you already are what you see . As soon as you turn your attention away from Iwanting to becomeJ to the :< awareness of I&/AT I(I, you get a taste of the meaning of this card. )nce you focus on I(I703B #-l,6I and renounce the mindJs addiction to complicate everything by thin ing about it, a new understanding arises. In the immediacy of unfabricated simplicity your greatest talents are revealed. Bou recogni!e what is true power, genuine creativity. Bour growing awareness of the miraculousness of your existence gives you faith in the wor ings of the 6reat 7ystery. And this faithfulness ma es you capable of using the powers you once feared correctly. 6ratefully accept the assistance that is offered to you now. )utward manifestation. The fathomless strength of your internal 7edicine 7an supports you. (o dare what must be dared now, no matter whether it is $ob"related or concerns an affair of the heart. Bou can accomplish more than you believe+ Bou are much more than you now+ Bour true being exists beyond all human imagination. If you allow your mental doors to open and step into the un nown with your whole heart and determination, your outer life will flourish in un nown ways too. /ere is your chance to heal, internally and externally, as you go beyond your selfimposed #ecome aware of your inner power+ The power of your internal 7edicine :; 7an lies in his faithful observance of natureJs laws, since they reflect the power of the 6reat 7ystery. #ut his greatest strength is found in the openness and clarity of his perception. This is your ey to his innermost treasure. >. M&'ICIN& #OMAN 1relates to the /igh 0riestess2

In essence. I,TDITI), " soulfulness " your female component % initiation % healing % love for man ind " prophecy and clearvoyance % visionary power Inner message. 7edicine &oman symboli!es your feminine powers, the soulfulness within. #y flooding you with intuitions, she initiates you into her many mysteries. Among other things, she can start and accelerate healing processes. )nce you submit to this energy within you, you will also be healed. /oly comes from healedK wholeness is revealed through healing. Initiation in this case means to be introduced to your own healing powers. These spring from the deepest and highest dimension of our consciousness. 5elax deeply, and a miraculous healing nowledge will arise spontaneously. The more playful and flexible you are when receiving intuitive insights, the more accurate your forecasts will be. The more silently alert you become, the more directly and clearly your intuition spea s to you. )utward manifestation. Intuitive powers can affect your 3ife only when you give them enough room to unfold. &hat 7edicine &oman stands for cannot be forced or con$ured up. To let her affect the course of your daily life, you must first recogni!e your negative thought patterns and consciously let them go. )nly then will it be possible to drin from the well of intuitive wisdom that is seamlessly connected to the source of all life, wherever it manifests in the universe. The wisdom that arises from the 6round of all #eing is limitless and eternal, indescribable, beyond words. To wa e up to it, a lot of attention has to be directed within. To be healed internally, love needs to be found within. Bour path is to follow your intuition.

F. (RAN' MOT%&R 1relates to the -mpress2

In essence. C5-ATIVITB % caring % productivity " the power of mature femininity wisdom " heartfelt empathy % compassion % love % protection % understanding " safe eeping Inner message. True compassion is a gift from the divine. &hoever is graced by it, is released from suffering. The heart can*t help but open itself to compassion*s touch and reflect love bac in gratitude. This power exists within you as well. 3et it reveal itself. 3et your inner love%light become visible. 9ust open yourself to the source of your feminine powers. T/- TI7- )8 T/- &)7A, I( ,)&+ And so it is time to lavish all the respect and love you*ve got on your own female aspect, your inner soulforce. &ho will embrace you, if you refuse toG &ho will accept you unconditionally. if you don*tG Turn toward your feminine forces. &hether you*re a man or a woman, turn to cherish the female energies inside. )utward manifestations Bou*re in a perfect position to help others recogni!e their worth and find a more positive way >> to live on this earth. Bour example is helpful. 7ost of all to yourself+ Accept this responsibility. It may prove to be the greatest blessing of your life. ,othing is more satisfying than to draw from the well of your inexhaustible inner fullness and to let the energy of your heart with all its nurturing 'ualities stream into the world. )nce you start recogni!ing your own (elf in all those around you, you have no choice but to reveal your full potential. Bour heart has been awa ened, you have come home and reali!ed your true being. ,ow live it+

?. (RAN' )AT%&R 1relates to the -mperor2 In essence. 05)T-CTI), " generous benefactor " ruling by serving " position of responsibility " help in moments of need " wisdom " elevation " nobility " courage % authority " reliability Inner message. The power of the 6rand 8ather is always alive in us. As soon as you recollect this part of yourself, its 'ualities are yours. The 6rand 8ather may also represent the physical father you never had or who was not there for you. 6enerally he stands for the ability to ta e matters >F into your own hands while granting your inner child the certainty that it will be protected and well ta en care of. /e represents the power of the grown man who has welcomed and integrated his feminine side. This ma es him an inwardly complete unity. /is intentions are no longer divided, so he can use his full authority for the benefit of beings everywhere.

)utward manifestation.L 4rawing the 6rand 8ather to you signifies that it is time to stop hiding your inherent strengths. 5eveal them for all the world to see+ 5espect your inner authority and exude it " even at wor . True responsibility is a responsiveness to life. 4o not hide from this. Bou have gathered enough experiences and reali!ations. ,ow use them for your benefit and that of everyone else. The ability to grant spiritual as well as material help and protection to others is a tremendous gift. 5emember the generosity of the buffalo. /e gives of himself, he continuously emanates his strength. Bou too must give away without hesitation what the 6reat (pirit has bestowed on you in its infinite generosity. E. S%AMAN 1relates to the /ierophant2 In essence. &I(4)7 " transcendence " intuition " deep nowledge of underlying forces % clear insight into recurring cycles " supernatural talents % otherworldly, extrasensory visions Inner message. The (haman inside you is capable of merging his intuitive perceptiveness with the wisdom of the -lders. 7editate and find out what really motivates you, what your inner core truly desires. 4onIt waste time trying to fulfill more superficial desires. They can never satisfy your ancient longing. That is not their tas . (hift your attention to what is -((-,TIA3. 7ost essential in your life is your own being. &ithout nowing the true essence of your being, your heart will always remain empty and dissatisfied, &ithout recognition of who you are, without inwardly awa ening to

that, you stumble li e a drun ard through a ma!e of meaningless 3imitations. 5emember your (elf+ Ta e the time and whatever space you need to explore your innermost being. 8or that, you donIt have to go anywhere. )utward manifestation. 7uch of what feels no longer right for you is ready to leave or fall away. #e than ful+ Bou may have to go through the pain of disillusionment, but thatIs in fact your liberation. lf you want to awa en to 5eality, no spiritual entertainment techni'ue can help you. It is time to face yourself. The (haman merely reminds you of your spiritual heritage. /e points to your source, the unnameable, the mystery of your existence, the power that created everything and absorbs you bac into itself at the end of this life. Contemplate how to best spend your tirne+ =. T%& "OV&RS In essence. (D55-,4-5 % love in all its aspects, on all levels, platonic as well as erotic % deep merging % dissolving % homecoming % soul mate % bosom buddy Inner message. To be able to surrender completely, you must be at the height of your strength. 7ost people thin only the wea surrender. #ut the opposite is true. Bou have to have the fortitude to let everything go and fall into

3ove itself, without expectations, without nowing whether the beloved will respond in ind or not,.. This can only happen with a vast and all"encompassing faith in love as such. 3ove is lifeJs most important gift. 4onIt let it atrophy, even though it hurts too much sometimes. The fire of love is the eye of the needle through which every human being must pass sooner or later. &hoever misses the opportunity remains unfulfilled. )utward manifestation. 4ecide to stay faithful to the love within you. This power does not always flow toward a specific other being. There are many inds of love. 4onJt restrict yourself. 9ust allow your love%and life% force to flow. This is a good time to become aware of a potential partner nearby. 3earn to discern between the energies and desires you pro$ect and those you receive in return. (piritualMemotional love and harmony can express itself sexually, but does not need to for its own fulfillment. )ur sexuality is a marvelous gift from nature, not $ust to preserve the species, but also as a way to experience an intimate surrendering and melting into the divine power. H. SPIRIT*A" #ARRIOR 1relates to the Chariot2 In essence. (--NI,6 L spiritual orientation " the search for your own truth " inner wor % self% contemplation % power % self" actuali!ation in the outer world Inner message. 8ollow your intuition, even though youJre uncertain sometimes. 8ocus on what is truly important now. lf you want to find your spiritual direction, you canJt struggle with parts of yourself. To find the whole truth, you neither torture your body nor numb your senses. The real (piritual &arrior is peaceful

within. /e neither fights himself nor others. /is ability to surrender to life and his growing faith in the power of the 6reat 7ystery awa ens an understanding so profound, that it ma es him invincible. )utward manifestation. ln ,ative American tradition, the search for meaning usually starts with an initial 'uest for a guiding vision. Alone in the wilderness, each see er exposes himself to un nown forces without any protection. /e patiently waits for a message from the 6reat (pirit that will determine his future course. The (piritual &arrior tells you to pay more earnest attention to your inner being, even while wor ing and ir: all your relationships. &hen your soul*s values permeate your activities, when your wor reflects your inner truth, you live in unity. Then you are ),-, undivided, no longer tom between contradictory desires, conventions and opinions. (ee this internal unification. The (piritual &arrior nows that misuse of power on any level will never lead to genuine wisdom. <. +A"ANC& 1relates to Temperance and $ustice2 In essence. 3))NI,6 &IT/I, " stillness " e'uilibrium " refraining from choosing " waiting % not insisting on anything " change " transformation " recogni!ing illusions Inner message. &hen this card comes to you, it is a sign to step bac and loo within. (ometimes we become so overwhelmed, we must withdraw to regroup. To regain your inner e'uilibrium becomes imperative now. Bour inner being urges you to shift from Odoing itA to Aletting it beA. 4on*t worry about the conse'uences. Consciously letting go is the ey to all wisdom. >; )nly in complete relaxation will you reali!e what is real and what is illusory. 0hysical and psychological relaxation will reveal both, your old patterns and the solution to your problems. ln this state you effortlessly regain your balance, your natural centering.

)utward manifestation. This is not the time to start something new. 7a e room for a life%review. To see clearly, you need to be still and loo inside. As soon as you become more 'uiet mentally, your outer activities diminish on their own. 7uch more energy will become available to you then, and this energy will clarify why certain things have turned out the way they have. It is in your best interest to wait and be very patient with yourself now. ;. %&RMIT In -ssence. 7-4ITATI), % incubation time % silence % retreat% solitude " disengaging P self% remembering % contemplation Inner message. An important brea is in the offing+ A brea from all activities. 0ay attention to your inner life. That is your path right now. Bour energy F@ wants to tum inward, not rush outside. 3et it. 4onJt fight your need for 'uietness. Intuit what you can do for yourself, what ind of relaxation or meditation helps you most. Those who

truly love you, will understand and grant you the space you re'uire. 6enuine answers to your 'uestions arise from this inner resting place, all by themselves. (o give your mind a brea and listen to your inner beingness. )utward manifestation. ltJs time to disengage. (ay goodbye to the hustle and bustle for a while. Tum all your attention to the inner world. It is not selfish to ta e some time for yourself+ 9ust the opposite. it is the intelligent and compassionate thing to do for everyone concerned. &hen you feel good, you are emanating positive, harmonious vibrations. #ut in order to truly feel good, you must learn to occasionally retreat from -V-5BT/I,6 and let yourself be replenished in solitude. /eed the rhythms of your life force, welcome the pauses that renew your strength. )nly those who have more than enough can be generous and give it all away. The moment has come to relax so completely, that all tensions dissolve. O)nce the inner la e becomes still, you can see through to the deepest 6roundG :@. SMA"" M&'ICIN& #%&&" 1relates to the &heel @f 8ortune2 In essence. ,-& #-6I,,I,6 % promising start % change " success " outgoing energy " completed cycle % gratitude " a new phase begins Inner message. The -agle hovers in the east of the &heel. /e is the totem% or power%animal that furthers your spiritual growth and watches over your path. The Coyote sits at the southern point, reminding you of the innocence of your childhood days. As one of the totem" animals that help you

develop trust, he teaches attentiveness to your feelings and how to find inner balance. The #ear is standing in the west. /e nows the answers to your deepest 'uestions and points the way to your own truth. The #uffalo waits at the northern gate, symboli!ing the all%encompassing wisdom. /e teaches what it means to give, as well as the significance of gratitude. The wings of the great white -agle span the entire circle. /e is the 6uardian of the Threshold, protector of the sacred 7edicine &heel. The power of (mall 7edicine &heel will transport you safely into me new phase of your life. lt is an omen of good fortune and fulfillment. lt also points to a completion. (omething old falls away painlessly. If you listen to your inner being and trust your intuition, the new beginning will be li e a resurrection. &hich one of the four totem"animals spea s to you most clearlyG 3isten to its message, start to sense it within you now. Bou need not verbali!e it. )ur deepest nowing needs no words. )uter manifestation. An important lesson has been understood. ,ow something full of wonder will unfold. &hen a cycle has completed itself, your energy field expands to encompass new things. ,ow you will learn to be more attentive to what develops right from the start, thus gaining a higher perspective, and conse'uently finding yourself less occupied with superficial things. Allow your consciousness to carry you into the dimension that wants to be explored as you cross the threshold. This is an excellent time to push your wor forward successfully, but on a new basis, The power of the 7edicine &heel spea s to you from within, it helps you overcome obstacles and supports you all along the way. ::. "I)& )ORC& In essence. -C(TA(B " elation " passion " lust " eros % orgasmic creativity % the totality of feeling % sense of omnipotence Inner message. lf you allow yourself to be swept away by this wave of immense, divine power, nothing will be impossible+ The deepest message of this card goes beyond

all conventional ideas about $oy, vitality, even rapture. It represents the source of all these energies. This source is holy, for it surpasses the limits of every classification created by the human mind. It is the profound understanding of our immortality as spirit that causes us to become ecstatic. It is our wild, irrepressibly powerful nature that grants us access to the state of ecstasy, if we develop the ability to recogni!e the narrow confines of social conditioning and consciously transcend them. )utward manifestation. 7any are terrified of entering the state of ecstasy because what is generally valued most highly is lost . mental control. At least in our society, control seems to be the greatest virtue, while ecstasy, $oy and a passionate appreciation of life in all its movements is ridiculed. IThe more controlled the betterI seems to be the fearful motto of mechanical man. /owever, this card shows you a different way. #y trusting your internal emotions toward ecstasy, you will gain surprising insights into all sorts of situations. Bou will reach a higher perspective that remains unattainable in our ordinary, dull. sleepy state of mind. The arising of this primal force within you gives you a chance to virtually move mountains now, ma ing it much easier to overcome all sorts of mental and social inhibitions. 5estlessly chattering thoughts subside. Bour consciousness expands, and your being finally gets a chance to let its energy flow unabashedly. In an ecstatic, orgasmic, freefalling

and thus released state, you are closest to the 6reat 7ystery, the awesomeness of simply being alive. :>. VISION Q*&ST 1relates to the /anged 7an2 In essence. I,ITIATI), % meditation " surrender % emptiness % patience % change of values, beliefs, viewpoints % new outloo % sincere search for meaning Inner message. The message of this card may be one of the most difficult to accept. ,ot because it is abstract, but because it often seems almost impossible to let go of the opinions and values of the past. )ur past is the familiar, the nown. lt gives us an illusory sense of safety, a ind of identity to which we usually cling whatever it may cost us. Thus our past determines who we are, have been and will be in the future. 0ast means tradition. Tradition is the illusion of continued stability. #ut if we want to truly and effectively embar on a Vision Quest, it has to be with our totality, our whole being. ,othing can be withheld. At first, this process threatens to strip away the very ground on which we stand. &e plunge headlong into the inner emptiness. 1In older Tarots, the /anged 7an dangles head"down from a branch to illustrate his entirely different outloo on the world2. ,ow we perceive ourselves and our whole life from an utterly unfamiliar position. &e are no longer in control. &e are in limbo, set adrift. The un nown flings the doors of our perception wide open. It is not helpful

to rehash what we now und thus repeat old mind"games all over again. 9ust as we cannot run from pain, but must pass through it until it dissolves, we cannot run from this ma$or shift in our growth. In everyoneIs life there comes a point where no escape from the inner IabyssJ is possible. #ravely pass through the eye of this needle. To postpone it, wonIt get you anywhere. )utward manifestation. A reality"chec is needed+ This is no time to go out and start something new and radical. Bour primary focus must be on letting old structures drop away. 4onIt interfere with your inner growth process, $ust be aware of what is happening inside. To have the willingness to let go is grace itself. Its is one of the most important steps on the spiritual path. &ithout the capacity to sur" render and relax our grip, we eep the doors to the inner sanctuary closed. )nly a conscious fall into the inner JemptinessJ lets us recogni!e the limitlessness of our being. And this alone reveals the deeper meaning of our life.

:F. TRANS)ORMATION 1relates to 4eath2 In essence. 4BI,6 T) #- 5-#)5, % death process " shedding the past % letting go of old patterns, dogmas, values % Iletting it beJ on the deepest level " inwardly returning to the source Inner message. This card does not represent physical death+ -very transformation is a new beginning. (o donIt waste energy on trying to stop the inevitable. Bou are simply ready to let go of more unnecessary baggage. The card hints at a long overdue disengagement from certain situations, sometimes me departure of people. /owever, in its highest aspect, this image represents the soulIs longing to be born anew. This can only happen when needless structures and mental veils crumble or fall.

)utward manifestation. 4onIt cling to a single thing+ Allow everything to disperse itself. -ven if it seems unbearable at first. Bou are simply creating more space to accommodate some important newcomers in your life. Bour sense of being forsa en will soon tum into $oy+ #ut the ego wants to avoid transitions. lt fears the new. lt tenaciously clings to the familiar. lt rather exists in prolonged stagnation and deathli e boredom than surrender to what it can never now %thereby causing much more pain, of course. #ut you have the courage and understanding to welcome profound changes. F< 4o not postpone this transition. lt is a transformation+ :?. INT&(RATION 1relates to Temperance2 In essence. A3C/-7B " creativity % artfulness % union of male and female energies " the spirituali!ation of matter " finding oneIs true form " harmony " e'uanimity

Inner message. 9ust when it seems that everything has come to a standstill, the forces of transformation are most active. 5efrain from critici!ing the process that is ta ing place within. Bou are inwardly busy with the merging of your male and female energies. This brings about the balance you see . To live a balanced life, these two forces must be integrated into a harmonious unity. 5emember the birds depicted on this card. )nce the weaving of their forms is complete, they rise up high into the s y and soar freely+ This is what is nown as Ithe spirituali!ation of matterI. )utward manifestation. 4onIt ta e a definite position, much less defend it stubbornly. &hat is going on inside you now, is yet too fragile to be dragged out into the open and illed by explaining it away. 6ive yourself the freedom of not having to $ustify the delicate processes of your spiritual development that must ta e place in secrecy. 5espect what is happening in the dar ness, far from the maddening crowd. /ave faith in its appropriateness. (imply relax and, most of all, be ind to yourself. At the right time the fruits of your internal labor will become clearly visible in your behavior and especially in your wor . :E. TORM&NT 1relates to the 4evil2 In essence. -6)%#),4A6- " attachment " identification with matter % greed and possessiveness % envy % fear % inflexibility on many levels Inner message. If you use your energy mainly to fulfill the endless variety of your ego*s desires, you tie yourself to an internal whipping post. 3oo at how you bind yourself % and to what. &hat notions enslave youG &hat opinions have you ta en on as your own without 'uestioningG 5emember how much is simply self"created and re"created by endlessly repeating restrictive thoughts. -xample. the thought of not being good enough or not getting enough creates fear. Bou identify with this bundle of fear, and from now on it colors all your experiences. lf you recogni!e this mental loop, you can brea out of it. #ut not with force, only with more awareness.

Bou stop re"creating the loop by withdrawing you attention and thus the life force it needs to repeat itself. &e all eep the restless phantoms of our ego desires alive for so long only because we continuously feed them with fresh energy, /ere is your change to recogni!e this bondage and awa en from a nightmare. )utward manifestation. The outer world faithfully reflects what has a hold on us. -verything you cling to, stic s to you+ 0ossessiveness is $ust a form of Abeing possessedA. Bou have latched onto something. -nergy stagnates. lts flow has been bloc ed. This is what binds you to the whipping post of egotism. The ego always demands more of Aonly the good stuffA, and still it will never be satisfied. /owever you try, it will ,-V-5 be enough+ (o $ump, in consciousness, from ApossessingA to Ama ing use ofA. Then your material concerns will feel a lot less burdensome. The more you have, the more you have to lose. 8ear grows in direct proportion to our accumulations. lf you ?: remember that we*re all guests on this earth " and that, too, for only a very short time " the absurdity of Ohaving to haveA is recogni!ed. Allow an inner turn%around of :<@ degrees to loosen the ties that bind you to the torture rac . Trust that the power of your inner being will bring you what you really need in life. :=. C%AOS 1relates to the Tower2 In essence. D0/-AVA3 " storm " abrupt change " shedding of old values, concepts, ideas, concerns " brea ing away from restrictions % walls tumbling within and without

Inner message. &hether you want to or not, chaos will liberate you from the narrow confines that ept you safe but bound. 5evolting against these fateful forces will only intensify your pain. 6o with the flow, instead of resisting it+ The less you struggle, the easier these necessary changes will become. Trust the forces of upheaval. Trust the internal 1and possibly external2 chaos that sha es up your life. )nce the storm has passed, you will feel more free, awa e and open. 5emember, stars are born out of chaos. &e only fear this power because we cannot control it. In reality chaos is the raw material of transformation. )utward manifestation. -verything is up in the air. Inner inhibitions and outer restrictions collapse without warning. A higher power blasts away your self%imposed mental and perhaps even tangible prison walls. This may relate to a wor %situation that is no longer suitable for you, ta e the form of a sudden change of address, or end a partnership 1one you hang on to li e a bad habit2. lf that is the case, be honest with yourself. All old crutches eventually brea . Throw them away willingly+ This apparently negative and fearsome upheaval is ma ing room for new and better things. Dnderstand that everything is for your greater good+ : H. STAR

In essence. 65AC- % beauty " inspiration " generosity % patience " receptivity " openness % flowing energy " harmony % contentment% gratitude Inner message. The ability to give is a gift from die divine. )nce you reali!e how much life is pouring out to you, you cannot help but pass on what you are receiving constantly. Bou stop holding onto anything. Bour life force flows and showers heart energy on others. This creates a feeling of profound contentment and gratitude, it ma es you give away your energy and affection even more freely, without expecting a return from outside of you. And in that you are filled again to overflowing with ever fresh supplies of divine energy. ThatJs how the circle of giving and ta ing completes itself. And no one is an island. &e are all interconnected, be it as humans, animals or blades of grass. ln reality all forms spring from the same, inexhaustibly generous source. ln reality all is one+ )utward manifestation. Traditional ,ative American I0ow &owsI illustrate the significance of the (tar most vividly. All clans and tribes gather once a year to celebrate, share news, stories, their good fortune, their pain, and whatever they own. )nly the best is offered here, since it is considered an honor to be able to give. The (tar reminds you of your own gifts, whatever they may be. 0erhaps you have a talent to listen to others with undivided attention, or to show your empathy and emanate love. These are some of the inner riches you can share, though in some cases a material gift may be most appro% ?? priate. 7a e no distinctions+ lf you

can give full%heartedly, your wealth is immeasurable. &hoever cannot give without strings attached is poor, no matter how much he may possess. &ith the help of the (tar, the power of giving and sharing flows through you now, touching others, spreading gratitude all around. :<. MOON In essence. T/- D,C),(CI)D( % visions " intuitions % the power of life"cycles % fertility " dreams % fantasies " romance " acute sensitivity and empathy " also gloominess 1drug abuse2 % the Idar night of the soulJ Inner message. Bour inner lunar power connects you to the most secret forces in nature. lf you open up to them, you will be gifted with intuitive insight and empathy. Bour feminine energies will come to the forefront. Bou will be capable of grasping the hidden wisdom of so"called irrational forces. Tune into the subtle rhythms of your life force now. ,otice the pulsations on a biological, emotional and spiritual level. All developments ta e place in definite, continuously recurring cycles, not $ust the progression from birth, to maturity, to death. (adness and grief have their place in these cycles, $ust as much as $oy and exuberance. These are merely the two poles of the emotional spectrum available to us. Accept the whole spectrum+ 4onIt $udge, and donIt hold on to any state. 5ecogni!e emotions as the natural fluctuations of your own life force. )utward manifestation. Bour emotional pendulum tends to swing from high to low and bac again, ma ing it a bit more

difficult to function at wor now. The 7oon advises you to pay close attention to subtleties. 3earn to use your intuition throughout your day. 5elaxation and meditation will help, since nervousness and hectic activities smother the intuitive promptings constantly arising from deep within. -ven a IdreamyI state can be useful at wor , if you donIt critici!e yourself and allow your energy to move. All discoveries, all inventions and revelations invariably came from the so% called IdreamyJ realms beyond common logic and, indeed, beyond conventional thought. Thoughts may do some of the necessary groundwor , but it is the inexplicable spar of intuition that ma es brea %throughs possible. This is a good time to connect your rational aspect with the vaster realm of the irrational. :;. S*N In essence. -V)3DTI), % vitality % illumination % beauty % $oyous fulfillment % contentment " bliss " love % ripeness % inner and outer abundance Inner message. The light of the sun eeps us alive. Its warmth allows us to exist on this planet. ,o wonder our Iprimitive* ancestors prayed to it as to a god or goddess. To them, the sun most vividly represented the presence of an immeasurable and eternal divine power. (olar power ma es you enter a new stage in life now, a phase of happiness, fulfillment and gratitude. Bour inner sun is rising+ Its radiance illumines your path. Bou no longer need help from outside when you learn

to trust your inner (un. ThatJs what all our striving is truly about. to find our own, uni'ue wayK to live our own reali!ation, to follow our own inner light. The (un is a sign that you are very close to this. )utward manifestation. &ith the dawning of a new awareness, everything changes within and without. The vibrations of the coming age are touching you, altering your outloo , sweeping through your consciousness, freeing it from old thought patterns and the bondage of rigid routines. In this release, your energy wants to dance, to celebrate, to soar in un nown heights. The (un reflects the pioneer" ing spirit that forges ahead with unflagging optimism and strength for the benefit of all. (urrender to the iss of the inner (un+ 7ost of all en$oy this eternal moment of being filled with sheer presence. >@. SPIRIT (*I'& L 1relates to the Aeon or $ustice2 In essence. A&AN-,I,6 % revelations % spiritual assistance % psychic experiences % a messenger from another dimension " release Inner message. /elp from higher spheres is on its way+ Bour guardian angel or spiritual benefactor has not forgotten you. 0erhaps your memory of these unseen forces has become too vague, 5emember+ The 7ystery is always in us and all around us, yet we ignore it. 0reoccupied with thoughts, we sleep through

most of our life and wonder why we are unhappy... &e are li e fishes in the sea that desperately as everyone where to find water. 3et yourself be accompanied now, inspired by the wisdom and compassion of your (pirit 6uide. )utward manifestation. &e often find ourselves in situations where miracles happen before our very eves. #ut we don*t notice. &e have become blinded, tonedeaf, our senses have been dulled. The greater your sensitivity, the more acutely you will feel the presence of helpful influences in your life. That all of us are accompanied by loving beings becomes 'uite clear once we open ourselves to their input. #e receptive throughout your daily life and wor . )nce these forces begin to permeate you, you*ll no longer be a (unday" saint. Bou cannot condemn others when you now that these forces exist in every creature and belong to all. The compassion of angels, the power of our spiritual helpers, can only function in freedom and love. It flows through the innocent, the transparent heart.

>:. +I( M&'ICIN& #%&&" 1relates to the &orld2 In essence. T/- ,-& 4I7-,(I), % creation % new paradigm " transmutation % global consciousness % individual awareness % altruism " openness " sharing " recogni!ing and assuming your rightful place in life Inner message. In the center of the #ig 7edicine &heel, planet

earth is seen spinning, crowned by the (na e that symboli!es the mystical power of creation to constantly transmute and re%invent itself by ta ing countless forms. The 7ountain 3ion is nown as a sign of spiritual guidance, physical prowess and the ability to follow oneIs heart. The &hite #uffalo is most special to ,ative Americans. It is revered as a sign of answered prayers, renewal and grace. The -agle always symboli!es the 6reat (pirit. Its feathers are sacred and have been used by medicine fol since time immemorial during healing ceremonies, to ga!e into realms beyond mundane life, expand oneJs hori!on and establish a connection with the unseen world. The human animal is $ust one part of the endlessly circular motion of #ig 7edicine &heel. /e is not positioned above nature or any other creature. It behooves man to remember his place in the great 7edicine &heel. This card embodies all stages of learning in the visible and invisible worlds. It stands for physical and spiritual rebirth and for completion. ,ow #ig 7edicine &heel encourages you to leave behind your old life "style and embrace the new phase. 3et go of your past. Than it, bless it, but donJt carry it around li e so much dead weight. &hat is really belongs to you will stay and always be available to you. #ut your past no longer exists, it is a mere memory that must now give way to an infinitely more fulfilling present. lf you wish, you can sei!e this great opportunity to wa e up, to become more conscious and begin a different life. )utward manifestation. A ma$or change in your circumstances is li ely. The eternal &heel is turning, showing you a new direction. This may relate to your wor , love life or the entire networ of your relationships. 4onJt let the fears and doubts habitually produced by your head hold you bac . (omething fresh and exciting is almost within reach. #e ready to receive it. 4are to plunge into the freedom of the un nown+ 4are to $ump into a life of greater beauty and fulfillment.

T%& MINOR ARCANA The court cards and numbered

cards )AT%&R O) )IR& Ning of &ands In essence. C/A5I(7ATIC VI(I),A5B " will powerintensity " pioneering wor % striving for freedom " " bold action % motivation " also impatience and sometimes hasty, thoughtless action Inner message. 8ollow your inner vision while remaining true to your heart. 3et your spirit dictate every action+ 5is being completely yourself. 4espite all human frailty, you are now able to gratefully ac nowledge your many talents and use them to inspire other*s participation in new pro$ects. )utward manifestation. Time to get crac ing+ A flaming inner energy L is in search of a new, creative outlet. Bou want to overcome your previous limitations and find new meaning in life. (o boldly go ahead and find a truly thrilling enterprise. 9ust ma e sure your actions are not $ust compelling, but accordance with your integrity and common sense+ MOT%&R O) )IR& Queen of &ands In essence. T5D(T,6 ),-(-38 % pride % authority % strength " courage % certainty " power to compel and succeed % passion " sometimes arrogance Inner message. To grow into genuine maturity is a 3ifelong endeavor. lt won*t happen overnight. &e must pass through many valleys and scale as many pea s. This card tells you to

remember your inherent strength as you get ready to ta e your rightful please in life. This enables you to ma e decisions from a position of truly compelling authority. )utward manifestation. Bour growing faith in your own path and personal development is now yielding rewards in many areas of your life. This inspires the people close to you to further develop their own trust in themselves. #y sharing your experiences and radiating your newly found trust in your abilities, you not only reward yourself but others too. SON O) )IR& 0rince of &ands In essence. C)D5A6- % passion % creativity " vitality % strength " urge to become free " young love % impetuosity may lead to confusion Inner message. A gust of fiery energy, impetus li e a summer wind, blows you away and tosses all your preconceived ideas about yourself and life in general up into the air. The (on of 8ire is a powerful, steadily rising force that 'uic ens your heart, re indles your flagging courage and compels you to move on. #e ready to ta e even the most unusual developments in stride. This is a time where dreams come true+ )utward manifestation. &ith the power of this card you succeed

without much effort. Bour outer circumstances are changing for the better. )bstacles to becoming creative in a new area are removed. )ne of your deepest desires fulfills itself almost on its own. Bou feel emboldened by a steadily growing confidence in your abilities. Nnow you can manifest what you want with this sweepingly enthusiastic conviction. 'A*(%T&R O) )IR& 0rincess of &ands In essence. (-3-ACDTA3IQATI), 1self%actuali!ationG xxx2 % inspiration " love " faith % courage % hope % innocence " earnestness and sincerity % also an unwillingness to IbindJ yourself Inner message. Bou feel deeply connected to the spirit in all of creation and should praise heaven for your inner reali!ation. 5emember that the oneness of existence includes yourself and remains forever intact % notwithstanding what we believe in or thin about others. &hen we reali!e this oneness and maintain this awareness in our daily lives, we return to our innermost center. )utward manifestation. Bou are able to vibrate in accordance with your rising power. 9ust tune into your own rhythms now. Trust the force that animates you+ It wants to lift you to high heaven li e the smo e rising from a bowl of healing herbs. The greater your faith in the secret forces that guide and preserve your existence, the more surefooted will be your $ourney. Bour path lies clearly before you. AC& O) )IR&

In essence. 0)&-5 " vitality " transformation " sustained courage " $oyously forging ahead " impetus to expand % strong self%confidence Inner message. These flames are sacred, not merely a sign of rising strength. They also hint at the possibility of a higher spiritual awa ening. Bou now have access to an internal reservoir of sustained fiery power. Dse it to expand your hori!ons. As you master the tas s that the new phase in your life brings, your consciousness will expand even further % beyond anything you can now conceive. )utward manifestation. 8orge ahead full steam and with great confidence. 8or the moment nothing can stop you from manifesting your vision. Bou are riding a wave of fresh, enthusiastic energy. &hat you embar on now will be successful, be it a pro$ect or relationship. &illiam #la e put it succinctly. O-nergy is delight+A Aliveness is sheer bliss. 9ust being aware of the life force within can ma e you ecstatic. In a state of exhaustion nothing loo s promising because there is no energy left to motivate and uplift. #ut charged with high energy, we become aware of the natural bliss that is constantly filling us. Dse this opportunity. 8low with this vibrant stream of new" found power+ , O) )IR& In essence. &I33 " dominance % control " confidence in oneJs power " clear focus % positive action " mastery of a situation

Inner message. Bou don*t need to manipulate anything in or outside of yourself. lf you $ust stay centered now, everything will turn out well. ,o self%control is necessary, $ust a loving connection to your real being. lf you entrust yourself to its greater will, your conscious volition effortlessly moves and does what is needed at any given time. )utward manifestation. 0ositive events occur by themselves if you stay calm and collected now. &hen your life force can flow without your willful interference, you are on the right trac + Bour present tas is to find the good will that nature gave you and let it do the wor you used to ta e upon yourself.

- O) )IR& In -ssence. I,T-65ITB " innocence " being in the heart " simplicity % natural confidence % valuing oneself " clarity " sincerity Inner message. lf you let the innocence of your heart come to the forefront, most worries simply fall away, )nce you accept yourself $ust the way you are, competitiveness and envy cease to dominate. Bour path to freedom is found in the clarity and simplicity of your heart. )utward manifestation. The fear of not getting enough if you donIt put in constant effort, can finally dissolve. Bou reali!e that the most important things in life arrive on their own accord, not because you earned them+ 3et your heart lead you to the people

and circumstances you need to continue growing gently and easily. ? )8 8I5In essence. C)703-TI), % change " settlement " successful conclusion as much as a positive beginning " harmony Inner message. (omething important is reaching a point of fruition and therefore conclusion. Accept that everything in life has a beginning, a middle and an end. &elcome the fact that every process, every situation, contains its own dissolution. )utward situation. #y consciously going through a certain situation all the way, you become capable of finally letting it go completely. As the incense of healing herbs clears stagnant vibrations in the atmosphere, you too must let yourself become inwardly empty and clear in order to welcome the new. 1lf you have as ed about a relationship, this card signifies the possibility that it may soon change profoundly2. . O) )IR& In essence. (T5-(( % 'uarrel % disagreement " power trips " agitation % ambition " competitiveness

Inner message. &hen an onslaught of some ind has thrown you off balance, turn your attention to what goes on inside. -motional stress and the pressure you feel coming from outside are actually manifestations of the 'uarrel that ta es place inside you when dueling values and beliefs clash. )utward manifestation. 3ife reflects what goes on inside you at any given time. lf daily life causes too much stress and anxiety, stop and ta e a moment to find yourself again. 8ighting will only cost you more energy. 5emember there is a very private room inside, filled with peace and calm. This sanctuary always remains open to you. / O) )IR& In essence. VICT)5B % clear seeing % brea "through " successful endeavor " fortunate ending " positive development Inner message. ,ow en$oy the fruits of your labor without thin ing twice. The strength and $oy radiating from you are the outpouring of an inner harmony, a genuine contentment. )pen yourself completely to this influx of power+ )utward manifestation. This is a good time for a new beginning. (omething positive and productive will result. Bou can trust your gut"feelings and ta e

the steps you have been longing to ta e for a while. Bour growing ability to be patient and let more things happen of their own accord is the sweetest fruit of your worldly success. 0 O) )IR& In essence. -,4D5A,C- % stamina " bravery " per% severance " remaining in the present % brea through P centering L Inner message. 4o not identify yourself too much with problems in your environment. -ven if you feel sha en and insecure, you can rely on your inner beingJs unwavering presence. This is not a time to give up and resign. Dse the obstacles in your path as an opportunity to grow in consciousness, instead of telling yourself they must be insurmountable. )utward manifestation. -ven if a certain situation demands some pushiness on your part, it will serve to strengthen your self"confidence. &hat matters is staying faithful to your own truth now. /ere is your chance to stand up for what you believe without compromises. (tay centered, focused and allow things to untangle themselves. Bour courage is a flame that cannot be extinguished+ 1 O) )IR& In essence. I,(I6/T % a light goes on+ " seeing through " 'uic assessment of a situation " productive

communications % effortless sharing " spontaneous changes " moving on " Inner message. 7uch is becoming clear to you now+ Bour inner channels are open, enabling you to be fran , honest and % most important of all % spea from your heart. )n a personal level you are in a position to clear up an important matter. (ince you have nothing to hide or protect, you can share your insights lovingly. )utward manifestation. Clear ideas and practical suggestions will move what has long been stagnant in the right direction. 3f you donIt insist on your own vision, but dare to see through the eyes of everyone involved, an agreement will be reached rapidly. It doesnJt matter &/) comes up with the best idea+ &hat counts is that the matter gets resolved to the benefit of A33. 2 O) )IR& In essence. I,,-5 (T5-,6T/ % brea ing through % growth % courage " resolve % concentrated energy % hidden forces made conscious Inner message. 9ust as the seed sprouts green leaves out of nowhere, you can trust that your own hidden strengths will sprout. Bou now they exist within. All you need is a little more patience and faith in your inner growth process. The new power arising within you expands your comprehension of where you stand.

)utward manifestation. A deepening trust in your own growth process allows you to become creative in a new, more fulfilling area. Bour energy is high enough to let you -nd better ways to express yourself and get things done. -n$oy these Ihigh timesI+ Appreciate the clarity this upsurge of energy brings to your perceptions. 34 O) )IR& In essence. )005-((I), % resistance % stagnating life force % internali!ed aggression % fear of self%reali!ation " fear of possible loss Inner message. &hen this card comes to you, it signifies that you are JsittingJ on your energy " your own life force. (ince you are holding on tight, it can*t flow. -xamine the area in your life that may be stagnant. 5eali!e you have nothing to lose if you slowly start to dissolve these inner tensions with some physical exercise, deep relaxation and meditation. )utward manifestation. Bou canJt move ahead if you hold your own energy bac . &hat circumstances in your life are reflecting your inner resistanceG &hat inside you refuses to be detected and expressedG &hat donIt you want to showG &hat inhibitions are stopping your power from flowing freelyG In the long run, bloc ed energies cause gloominess, lac of courage, a sense of meaninglessness, and finally depression. #e aware of this cycle. Ta e heart, and let your life force flow as it wants to, without fear of the conse'uences. )AT%&R O) #AT&RM Ning of Cups In essence. (-,(ITIVITB " perceptiveness " psychic receptivity " patience " inner nowing " intuitive thought

processes " artistic talent " sometimes fogginess in the face the ungraspable Inner message. 8ollow your intuitive insightfulness+ /eed its subtlest intimations, even if you can*t put them into words. 4irect insights happen without words. It is a mista e to believe that only what is expressible can really be true. The truth exists beyond all expressions. The 7ystery all around us is so ungraspable that our limited concepts can only point to it. ,ow trust your most delicate feelings. They spea to you more clearly than any words. )utward manifestation. Bour non$udgemental perceptiveness ma es others see your advice. 4onIt be shy. Dse this talent to enhance your environment or business. The desire to share your intuitive nowledge with others is a genuine desire to comfort and assist. MOT%&R O) #AT&RM Queen of Cups In essence. C)70A((I), % great empathy % warmth % readyness to help % intuitive powers " healing % clearvoyance " sometimes world"weariness and martyrdom

Inner message. 7other of &ater represents the natural powers of your feminine aspect. (he urges you to pay more respectful attention to these subtle, fluid powersK to value them $ust as highly as your JtougherJ, masculine 'ualities. (he shows you $ust how much the balancing of me male"female forces will contribute to your emotional security and overall serenity. )utward manifestation. A situation demands your intuitive insight. To deal with it effectively, you must rely on your feminine 'ualities. #y trusting these, you will not only understand yourself more thoroughly, but everything connected to the situation too. Bour conscious passivity and heartfelt empathy will reveal an entirely new perspective on things. This viewpoint gives you what is needed to proceed. SON O) #AT&R 0rince of CupsM In essence. (-,(DA3ITB % eros % charm " sexuality " attracting or tempting power " magnetism " sensitivity " tenderness " creativity " also moodiness, fic leness or promiscuity

Inner message. The force of erotic attraction is one of the most mysterious and creative. ,ow you must learn to handle its irresistible but unpredictable power as consciously as possible, &e are not its master+ It courses through us, wanting to be used appropriately. #ecome aware of your impact on others and what you do with it. 5espect peopleIs vulnerability and stay within the boundaries dictated by loving consideration. )therwise your charm will drive many more to utter distraction+ )utward manifestation. Bou can use your abilities to ta e unfair advantage or decide to be wise enough to consider otherIs welfare too. The latter would be closer to your heart. Bour acute sensitivity won*t allow you to abuse others, even subtly or half%consciously. 3earn to use your intuitive gifts alertly, compassionately, in all your interactions. This will benefit you most. 'A*(%T&R O) #AT&R 0rincess of Cups In essence. 5)7A,C- % loving aspirations " yearning " enchantment % poetry A dream%world " willingness to surrender " attachment " affection % also emotional pain Inner message. This card depicts the endless longing of the soul to be immersed in the beauty of love 1and therefore life2 over and over again. Bour most delicate feminine 'ualities are searching for an expression. Bou long for true intimacy, to be

cherished in loving recognition. 3et yourself be led by your deepest stirrings now. )utward manifestations. Bou want to pour the full force of your love into a relationship. to be swept off your feet, to dissolve completely in love. ,ever let this longing be put down or ridiculed by anyone+ 3ife is all about letting out love "force flow unabashedly and learning to trust its course. lf you have no partner at this time, let nature be the one who allows you to feel the sweetness of dissolving into a divine union with the miracle of life itself. AC& O) #AT&R In essence. 8-5TI3ITB % emotional overflowing " love " fulfillment% happiness " gratitude % connection to the very source of being Inner message. The source of life is so $uicy, it fertili!es everything. (ince you are no longer intent on being paraly!ed by fears of separation, you are ready to get in touch with the life%spring inside you. (imply fall into the inner $uicyness that wells up on its own accord, as you will notice from now on. Allow all feelings to arise and dissolve. ,o $udging them+ 8eel them completely, without struggling to avoid or cling to them. Then there will be harmony within and without. )utward manifestation. Bour feelings can flow much more freely now and conse'uently change your life"style. #y openly showing what you feel, you Ispea * the L magic words that open countless doors. To admit your true feelings is to permit the exchange of the love that everyone longs for. Bour tas is to eep the channels open so this

nourishing energy can flow. 9ust as the chalice filled with life "$uice will never be drained, a steady stream of loving power flows through you % a never%ending stream of vital energy. , O) #AT&R In essence. 3)V- " harmonic convergence of male and female forces " bliss " spiritual ecstasy % growth % friendship on the highest level % inship of souls Inner message. This image represents an openness to the highest form of love and your growing readyness to live that way. These gently $oining hands represent two souls touching one another subtly, in perfect harmony. This ind of loving connectedness may but need not find a sexual expression. It is complete in itself. It gives without expecting anything in return and gratefully receives what is given. )utward manifestation. Bour willingness to love without creating even the most subtle chains for your partner will bring you the success you have longed for on every level. Bou have a genuine desire to go beyond anything you have felt before, to discover the spiritual essence of life and, therefore, your own true purpose. The ability and willingness to love selflessly is a ma$or part of this 'uest. - O) #AT&R In essence. 8D33,-(( % overflowing on all levels " pea experience " celebration " delight % having it all " withholding nothing Inner message. ,ow you are ready to celebrate+ -verything bears fruit. All

things go your way. -nergy is welling up incessantly, filling every bowl in your house to overflowing. -n$oy what is offered this instant, while staying open for new surprises. 7a e no rules about what must happen next, and donIt let your fears hold you bac at all+ )utward manifestation. -vents and circumstances you have long been hampered by, now rapidly move toward their final, fruitful resolution. Bou can let go of the old, oppressive stuff. &ithout hesitation and guilt, let yourself fall into this delightful pool of inner % and perhaps already outwardly manifested % fullness. 5 O) #AT&R In essence. A#D,4A,C- " plenty " the temptations of luxury " wealth " fleeting gratification % voraciousness " impending change Inner message. (omething inside you has reached a crucial point of ripeness. Bour cups are completely full. And now you begin to understand the significance of this card. what is full to the brim will be emptied, naturally. &henever there is a high point of plenty, there is a change, and in time, a return to the IemptinessR from which it all came to begin with. )utward manifestation. 8ullness and abundance, mar ed by a situation reaching its pea . ln an important area of your life the height of success has been reached. ,ow circumstances will change 1this doesnIt mean failure, though+2. Bour momentary satisfaction already feels a little stale as you loo ahead. This ind of gratification must be losing its grip on you... )uter riches

and success in business no longer provide the desired inner fulfillment. . O) #AT&R In essence. 3)(( % disillusionment " melt%down " leaving the old " instability " pain " possible separation % torment caused by misinterpreting oneIs actual situation Inner message. The veils of ignorance are being lifted. An illusion you have created and clung to now slowly dissolves, as it must. #e brave, this is the beginning of an internal liberation. lf you really donJt want to, you donIt have to suffer. This is nothing more than a helpful wa e%up call. &elcome it+ )utward manifestation. A situation changes without warning. It is useless to tight against the tide. (imply let go what doesnJt want to stay with you. &hatever you lose now has never truly belonged to you anyhow, This profound and at first very painful insight gives you a new ind of stability and much greater clarity about your true feelings. / O) #AT&R ln essence. 03-A(D5- " positive development " wellbeing % contentment and happiness " fun " success in love % inner relaxation % natural harmony Inner message. ,ow you can relax , let go of those mental and emotional tensions. Bour life force

is flowing calmly and sweetly, nourishing your whole system, helping you regain your inner e'uilibrium 'uite easily. Allow yourself to en$oy life a whole lot more. And on all levels. )utward manifestation. (o much is possible now+ Bou are ready to tac le new pro$ects with confidence, thus succeeding without a lot of stress. Bou may even en$oy your daily routine. (ei!e this happy moment to clear up some emotional matters with friends and loved ones. -stablish a new basis from which to proceed. lf you honor and treat yourself well, you will treat others accordingly. 0 O) #AT&R In essence. -SC-(( " wastefulness %emotional depletion % loss of strength through denial % illusory success % possible self%deception " indulgence Inner message. This card signifies neglect of oneself and oneIs resources. (omething is !apping your vital energy. To let yourself go down the drain is not the answer here. 8urther neglect wonIt accomplish anything. #eating up on yourself emotionally won*t help either. Carefully observe how you treat yourself. Then your course will become abundantly clear. )utward manifestation. To find your own truth and get bac on the right trac , you have to stop playing games of self%deception. &hatever you refuse to see or ac nowledge inside you, manifests in your environment with undeniable force. Ta e responsibility for the situation you have created for yourself. &hen you are willing to do that, a solution will emerge a lot sooner.

1 O) #AT&R In essence. (TA6,ATI), " standstill " energy bloc " strife % worries " listlessness and sadness " depression % separation Inner message. ,othing wor s... at least thatJs how it seems right now. #ecause the free"flow of your energy is bloc ed by tension, a prolonged inner stiffening, sadness arises along with heaviness and feelings of oppression. 3et go of your old, burdensome ideas of who you have to be, or how you have to feel and live your life. )utward manifestation. (muggling against the current of our inner life force seems to strengthen the ego for a while, but in reality we merely violate ourselves. lf you refuse to pay attention to the pressure your unac nowledged feelings exert within you, the pressures in your outer life will intensify. (it 'uietly and let the energy not soften within you. 7ove your body, and allow your true feelings to come up to be dispersed. Then your vital forces begin to flow again very 'uic ly. 2 O) #AT&R In essence. 9)B % upsurge of power % exuberance " than fulness " great receptivity and freedom % experiencing happiness and spreading it

Inner message. ,ow you can show your unac nowledged love for yourself and others openly. Thus, the gate to a completely new life"style opens. 8ully en$oy what comes to you. 7oreover, be grateful for what you already have. The power of your natural, unfabricated $oy re$uvenates your heart. )utward manifestation. The $oy of simply being alive spreads itself in ever widening circles. ,o pushing on your part is needed. This is a great time to be creative. 3et what is arising inside you ta e form. 6enuine $oy constantly breeds more $oy, infecting all those you touch. (o eep the inner channels open. 4onIt bloc them again with memories of your dead past+ 34 O) #AT&R In essence. 8D38I337-,T " completion " endowment % attunement % ultimate satisfaction " radiant manifestation of divine power " blessed state Inner message. If you can stay open now, you will be given so much that you have no choice but to re$oice. #ut we are less familiar with bliss than with suffering and sometimes have to learn how to bear a sudden influx of tremendously fulfilling energy. To re"discover yourself as a child of pure 3ove in a paradise of your own ma ing is a healing vision. It is grace.

)utward manifestation. Accomplishment, un'ualified success+ 6enerosity in your feelings, thoughts and actions will enhance your feeling of satisfaction even more. ln this state, other peopleIs successes instantly become your own. /old on to nothing now. 9ust flow along with this blessed power. There is enough for everybody+ Clinging to people and ob$ects as we have all been taught, turns even ings and 'ueens into beggars. 4iscard all feelings or ideas of lac and en$oy. )AT%&R O) AIR In essence. 7-,TA3 (T5-,6T/ " intelligence " clear thin ing " astuteness " focused intention " decisiveness % 'uic %witted intellect % sometimes being caught up in the head Inner message. Trust your perceptiveness+ Bou now better than anyone what is right for you and what is not. (top avoiding a matter that can be cleared up easily with a few insightful words. Bou have the mental and spiritual strength to ma e positive changes right now. 8ocus your mental powers on a *mergerJ with your heart. Then your heart will give your intellect two evenly balanced wings+ )utward manifestation. ,ow use your intelligence to consciously pursue some genuinely fulfilling goals. Bou have the verbal s ills and mental sharpness to get what you want. #ut it is no longer enough to outwit others for your own gain. Bou are ready to employ your considerable mental prowess in a more conscious and respectful manner. Bour passionate desire to do what is good and right for all will be gratefully ac nowledged by those who grudgingly admire you.

MOT%&R O) AIR In essence. (-38%A&A5-,-(( " intelligence " inspiration % self"respect " confidence " inner strength % clarity " creativity " courage Inner message. This image depicts your strength to be who you truly are. ,ot who you are supposed to be, should have been, or what others would li e to ma e you become. Bour self%confidence has been awa ened. &ith it awa ens the courage to drop your mas s once and for all. This is the only way to return to your own inner center. )utward manifestation. Bou have the intrinsic courage to express yourself with unmista able clarity and to ta e your rightful place in life. This doesnIt mean pushing anyone out of your way. Bou are learning to be more ind to yourself, no longer trying to please everyone else first. Thus you disengage from preconceived ideas and the pre$udices you may have bought into. ,ow you are recogni!ing your absolute worthiness 9ust begin to behave accordingly. #y respecting yourself, you are showing others how to treat you. If you honor and ta e care of yourself, other people will respond in ind+ SON O) AIR In essence. 5-#-33I), % urge to be free % vehemence " restlessness % inner conflict " mental agitation " the vain attempt to fulfill ego desires

Inner message. The Iliberation phaseI, where one brea s away from ones own habitual thought patterns and those of others too, is one of the most important steps in growing%up. This phase cannot be bypassed. &ith unflinching clarity you have to recogni!e that struggling with your own inner world, your own phantoms, pro$ections and identifications, will get you nowhere. )nce you have seen this for yourself, the inner battle ends. Bou reali!e it was you, who pro$ected the movie now playing on your internal screen. )utward manifestation. Thoughts. when not supported and tempered by the heart, are not endowed with positive, life% giving power. 5ight now it is best to refrain from carrying your misgivings out into the world or involve more people in your resistance fight. Accept the message of this card and as yourself what exactly you eep on fighting within yourself. (lowly learn to stay centered, even in the midst of chaotic activity. 3earn to rest in the stillness within, the silence that clarifies all things for you. 'A*(%T&R O) AIR In essence. (-38"3l#-5ATI), " emancipation " freedom" loving spirit " awa ening intuition % tuning into one*s own inner power % sometimes confusion between thoughts and gut"feelings Inner message. Bour inner ama!on now wants to find a clearly defined direction. (he refuses to stay submissive. (he insists on being fully herself, whatever it may cost. A profound longing for your own inner truth demands your undivided attention. Bou are well on the way to finding yourself. )utward manifestation. &ith awareness and a little s ill you can steer the immense powers of your

feminine energies in a positive direction and understand their nature more deeply than ever. 8irst drop all negative $udgments about your apparent shortcomings. Bour energy turns Jacidic* when you insist on maintaining a fixed position with too much vehemence. &ild mental horses will drag you away as long as you donJt now how to tame them with love. (o stay alertly flexible+ AC& O) AIR In essence. I,(0I5ATI), % divine coincidence % higher insight % natural intelligence % mental clarity " intellectual pea performance Inner message. The carousel of thoughts that spins around endlessly in your head with or without your consent, now slows down enough to let higher inspirations come through to you. #y trusting hunches and inner revelations and faithfully acting on them, you are led to your own true self 'uite easily. )ne of the greatest gifts is the state of serene e'uanimity that follows a moment of inspiration. This experience gives you the certainty that you are on the right trac . )utward manifestation. ,o time to waffle, or compromise+ Bour newfound clarity enables you to discern between what is needed and good and what is useless and inappropriate at this time. (ince you have found your inner balance, you can act decisively. 0roblems will be assessed and solved much more easily from now on. Confidently ma e the decisions you have thought about for a long time. The answers are now obvious. , O) AIR

In essence. I,,-5 0-AC- % union % beauty % friendship " harmony " good fortune " contentment Inner message. Bou are ready to find peace by diving into the silence inside you. This very moment reveals that the inner silence never leaves you. -ven though your external being changes and renews itself constantly, the silent space of inner peace remains unaffected. Bou $ust have to remember this space, and it opens up for you. )utward 7anifestation. It is now possible to finally put a difficult situation to rest. (ei!e this opportunity+ 0rolonging the conflict wonJt solve it. 6o for a loving settlement instead. Bour new"found inner harmony causes outer circumstances to find their own way of settling " and much more peacefully and beautifully than you could have contrived. - O) AIR In essence. 4)D#T " anxiety " uncertainty " fear of loss % worry " confusion " regret % the sense of abandonment Inner message. 9ust because your thoughts incessantly repeat an old, nattering worry%program in your head, you need not give up all hope. 6ive yourself the time to internally ta e a step away from these whirling thoughts. Then you will see for yourself how Isolidly realJ any thoughts can be. )nce you recogni!e the nature of this thought% program, you have removed yourself from it. The path to

inner clarity is mental relaxation " also nown as meditation. )utward manifestation. As long as you doubt yourself, it is wiser to remain 'uiet, instead of $umping on some new distraction, however tempting it may loo . (ince the fearful mind $ust swings from one extreme to the other without ever reaching a decision, you better wait for an answer from your heart. Train in the art of being patient. As soon as a certain inner e'uilibrium has been reached and clarity returns, the new direction reveals itself to you. 5 O) AIR In essence. C),T-703ATT), % pausing % waiting % abstaining " not"doing " 'uietly reflecting % collecting one*s thoughts " dropping out of the rat"race Inner message. 4oing nothing is most helpful at this point. To truly be 'uiet, giving everything a rest, without any interference at all, is one of the greatest artforms. #y simply waiting and patiently watching what happens, you will gain the insight that is necessary. A little brea from all activity helps you to inwardly detach. This conscious retreat renews your ability to concentrate. )utward manifestation. A wor pro$ect or relationship has now reached a point where a measure of detachment is

needed. 8rantically trying to eep things going is a waste of your time. Collect yourself inwardly, instead of dissipating energy. Bour are advised not to ta e sides, thus getting more deeply involved in a conflict. This is an opportunity to reali!e that certain developments have a positive outcome even without our deliberate input or intervention. . O) AIR In essence. 8-A5 " mental agitation % confusion % trepidation % self"doubt % relationship trouble % thoughts of abandonment Inner message. This card reflects the fear of inade'uacy and possible failure. At the same time it reminds us to ta e a deeper than usual loo at fear. The existential fear we all carry around with us in one form or another can only be discharged by seeing through it completely. lf we direct our attention at fear &IT/)DT identifying with it, fear dissolves on its own. #ecome aware that you are not your fear+ )utward message. This is a good time to ma e far%reaching internal changes. Turn around to loo within. 5eali!e that blindly rushing along will only lead to further conflicts and entanglements. )nly by moving away from a challenging situation, inwardly as well as outwardly, can you get calm enough to see through it and thus get a much better handle on things. / O) AIR

In essence. C3A5ITB " intelligence " insight " creative vision " e'uanimity " inner balance " direct nowledge Inner message. The more you now yourself, the clearer your insights into your relationships become. The more attention you pay to your own inner truth, the more loving your communication with others will be. )nce you have stopped struggling with yourself, harmony and wisdom prevail. )utward manifestation. This is a great moment to gain clarity about a problematic situation. Confidently express your preferences in an important matter without becoming manipulative. Conflicts will be resolved as long as you are willing to be alert enough to remain true to your heart. #y showing what values you cherish and what is important to you. others find the courage to admit their truth as well. 0 O) AIR In essence. 8DTI3ITB " negative expectations % discouragement % rigid thought patterns % survival fears " resistance to the inner emptiness " fear of the un nown % collapse of illusions

Inner message. If we donJt become eenly aware of them, the behavior patterns we grew up with continue to dominate our life. The fear of being inade'uate, unable to accomplish anything worthwhile, is usually a hang"over from the past. 5ecogni!e that the negative thoughts tormenting you over and over again, truly have nothing to do with your present situation. )utward manifestation. If you wallow in your negativity long enough, it should come as no surprise that you attract what you fear the most. Then even the outside world will oblige you by getting more scary+ As long as you donJt now how to get out of a trouble% spot, eep 'uiet. inaction is better than any action on your part now. A deeper understanding arises through patience and forgiveness, especially when it comes to yourself. 1 O) AIR In essence. I,T-58-5-,C- " interrupted energy flow " inhibitions " being in the head too much % misgivings and worries " stagnant forces " unforeseen obstacles find challenges Inner message. Bour brain canJt decide for or against anything right now. Actually, thereJs no need to solve all your problems at once. Thoughts have their limitations, they get you only so far. ,ow relax and let everything that threatens to overwhelm you drop off for a moment. Then see what arises.

)utward manifestation. A situation demands to be cleared up. #ut there may be obfuscation or a delay caused by unexpected outside interference. 4etach+ It is wiser to step bac . (imply wait what happens. At the moment you are not the only player on that stage. )thers may have totally opposing agendas and views. (o watch what develops from a certain distance. A delay often reveals a more creative solution. 4onJt push for a decision now+ 8rom confusion arises only more confusion. 2 O) AIR In essence. /D5T " vengefulness % anger % selfcondemnation % suffering % agoni!ed thin ing % unwillingness or inability to forgive oneself and others Inner message. This card warns you that it is high time to loo at what you are doing. 8or how long have you clung to something that you now is detrimental to youG &hy do you insist on hurting yourself this wayG &hy wonIt you allow the old wounds to healG &atch the thoughts you use to torment your own being. 5emember the answers you alone carry within you. )utward manifestation. Bou are responsible for what you ma e of your life. ,o childhood pain, however severe, can still be used as an excuse not to be ind and forgiving today+ Investigate the real source of your guilt feelings. Bour wor and your relationships can blossom only if you accept yourself exactly as you A5- right now. 34 4) AIR

In essence. ,-6ATIV- T/I,NI,6 " unwillingness to let go of negative mind%loops " clinging to self%destructive notions % doubts and existential fears Inner message. (ometimes you create your own hell $ust by repeating hateful thought patterns. There is no hell outside of you. /ell and heaven are internal states of mind. &e create them. This power and responsibility cannot be placed at other peopleIs doorstep 1even if that feels more comfortable2. #ecome aware of how you thin about and treat yourself. )utward manifestation. ,o new seeds should be thrown onto this field of doubts. (traighten yourself out first. Try not to hold on to past offenses. Clinging to a mental position robs you of your strength. #ecome aware of how your mind%loops drag you ever deeper into the muc , especially in wor "related matters. 8resh air, exercise and regular relaxation will help you $ump off this downward spiraling carousel of anger, worry and pain. )AT%&R O) &ART% 6in! of Pentacles7Coins In essence. 5-3IA#I3ITB " diligent wor % harvest time% strength % thoughtfulness " benevolence % insistence " stability " discipline % sometimes rigidity. Inner message. It is important to strengthen your contact with the earth now, meaning a certain amount of grounding is needed. This will give you greater stability and inner firmness.

9ust the thought of being able to rely on your inner self can renew your strength. 8ocus on your earthy* 'ualities at this time. )utward manifestation. 8eel in what area you need more grounding. In order to complete an unfinished pro$ect, you need a sense of safety as well as internal stability. #ut wor $ust for wor Is sa e is not energi!ing enough, merely a burdensome necessity. (oulful wor " wor you donIt even consider as such % provides the satisfaction you see . That ind of energy investment strengthens your self%confidence and gives you the faith that you are on the right trac . MOT%&R O) &ART% Queen of 0entaclesMCoins In essence. CA5I,6 % inship " nurturing " generosity %physical health " fertility L connection to nature %% sometimes needless self%sacrifice Inner message. It is essential that you tune into your body right now and listen to what it needs. #y ta ing better care of yourself, you strengthen your entire networ of connections and relations. #egin by being very ind to yourself, then the circle of giving and ta ing will at last become complete. Then there is harmony all around, and you will feel the added strength you sorely need to fulfill your worldly responsibilities. )utward manifestation. To care for others ta es a lot of strength. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a healthy balance. ,obody is better off when you collapse $ust because

you canJt stop helping everyone in need. Bour tas now is to find a resting point within yourself. -ven though an infinite power resides within you, a human body can go only this far. Nindly respect its natural limits, then you will have all the strength in the world at your disposal. SON O) &ART% 0rince of 0entacles In essence. T5D(T % serenity " being considerate % en$oyment " love of nature % endurance % earthiness %faithfulness " sometimes too inflexible Inner message. Complete ripeness+ The fruits of internal and external labor are yielding a bountiful harvest. Bou are the beneficiary. (hare this wealth with everyone. Bou will en$oy your success even more if you include others+ )utward manifestations. (atisfying results are achieved. Bour wor is shaping up nicely. Bou have invested your energy in a worthwhile manner. lt is all right to be proud of yourself for once+ /ow else can one learn to appreciate what anyone has doneG lt is important to ac nowledge yourself for a $ob well done. Bou have placed a seed into the ground and faithfully tended to it. ,atureJs power has allowed it to grow, and now you are harvesting a ripe fruit. This image does not pertain to the physical plane alone. 'A*(%T&R O) &ART% In essence. C5-ATIVITB % pregnancy and birth %patience " female powers % beauty " talents " fine arts " manual s ills % sometimes clinging to the values of the past

Inner message. Bou are pregnant with yourself+ Dnused talents are now about to emerge and bloom. 6ive your inner creations room to outwardly manifest. ln order to do that, you need some peace and a whole lot of patience, -verything else is well xxx undready. &hat grows within you will develop beautifully, if you $ust listen to what it needs and follow your own lifeIs rhythm. )utward manifestation. An extraordinarily creative phase begins for you % and on many different levels. -ven the desire to have a baby may become 'uite powerful. Chec your motivations+ (ee, whether your longing can only be fulfilled by a physical child. 4iscover what nurturing really means to you. 0aintings, letters, sculptures, music and poetry, or a lovingly tended garden are your children too. All are forms of expressing your love and sense of aesthetic beauty. All are ways to enrich the world. AC- )8 -A5T/ In essence. 7A,I8-(TATI), % giving form % incarnation " spirit informing matter % laying the foundations % stabili!ing % nourishing % safe% eeping % ta ing roots in 7other -arth

Inner message. The ability to give form to your most cherished dreams and visions already exists within you. This Ace is a sign that you have laid some solid foundations and are ready to build something worthwhile on the material plane. 0lans and ideas can ta e shape without too much effort or interference. 4onIt hesitate+ 4onIt dawdle. The time to do it has arrived+ )utward manifestation. 0lans that may have been Iput on the shelf for 'uite a while get the green light. &hatever you start now is li ely to be well%founded and enduring. Bour relationships also profit from this inner push to get something done. It is time to give form to the things you have internally wor ed on for so long. A luc y star shines on all your endeavors. Trust your manifesting powers. > )8 -A5T/ In essence. C/A,6- " allowing a transformation % attunement of forces % flowing along with life % non% attachment % easily letting go P renouncing the need to complicate Inner message. )nce you are in harmony with yourself, lifeIs constant changes are experienced as perfection in action. Then what is old naturally gives way to the new, and without unnecessary struggle. &orries

about your material security diminish as well. lf you donJt willfully interfere, the acceptance of changes becomes effortless and thrilling. )utward manifestations. -very change, every passing, every turn around in life potentially strengthens your self confidence. #oth, IsuccessJ and IfailureI are great teachers. Today you are receiving the Ired carpet treatmentI... tomorrow someone else will. ,ot to identify too strongly with either experience is genuine wisdom. This is earned by remaining alert, consciously vigilant )nce you see through the game, you are free of it+ F )8 -A5T/ In essence. 65)&T/ % productive wor " enhanced % creativity " patient vigilance % precision % concentration % brea "through Inner message. lf you steadfastly concentrate on what you have planned, without become blinded or distracted, you can use this rising strength very fruitfully. 9ust as there are times to celebrate and do nothing, there are phases where wor gets done with great ease. This is such a time. 7a e use of it+ )utward manifestation. (imply concentrate on your wor and what you have planned. Bou now have everything it ta es to complete a tas $oyfully and with success. Bour willingness to pay attention to details will bring you more than the desired recognition. &hatever you touch will turn out well, if you $ust stay focused now. ? )8 -A5T/

In essence. (-CD5ITB " position of power P influence through money " striving for security and success % desire for lasting stability " law and order P also misuse of power Inner message. #e aware of how much material security you really need in your life, and what this security means to you. &hat is it that ma es you inwardly feel safeI+ &hat is needed now to stabili!e you emotionallyG lf you let yourself fall " into your own depths, you reali!e that true security always comes from inside. )utward manifestation. ,ow you can reveal your influence on certain matters and step out from behind the scenes. #ut donIt forget that outer creations or power demonstrations merely grant an illusory sense of security. Accepting our absolute insecurity is the only way to remain safe. (o learn to rest in apparent insecurity. #egin to recogni!e the unchanging power in every change, every new and different situation. In this welcoming acceptance, you find the security that nows no change. . O) &ART% In essence. I,(-CD5ITB " fear of loss " worries % negative thoughts % self%abuse % se:f" condemnation %A fear of inade'uacy P self%pity Inner message. )nce again, you have been pulled into an old, negative mind"loop. To get out of it re'uires your full attention. 5emember why you tend to thin about yourself so harshly. 3oo closely. where does this destructive

influence come from, and who needs itG 8ind out+ #ecome aware of the influence negative thoughts have, and how you allow yourself to be hypnoti!ed by them. )utward manifestation. In this state it is better to stay on the side"lines. 4onIt try to accomplish big things, let alone ma ing important changes in your environment. An insistent fear of failure could $eopardi!e what develops now. 8irst let that dar cloud of worry pass out of your mind " it fogs up your consciousness, #y becoming still and regularly relaxing your mind, you will soon hud that everything loo s a lot brighter and clearer. / O) &ART% In essence. #5-AN"T/5)D6/ " success on all levels %material gain " stro e of luc " fortunate starting point for an enterprise or new career

Inner message. Bou are invited to surf a wave of success. 6ive yourself permission to en$oy it+ ,ow you see that a pea of worldly success is not needed to feel abundantly successful within. )utward manifestations. A certain pro$ect or wor " strategy is greeted with enough enthusiasm to become successful. (ome dreams and desires wonIt necessarily drag you deeper into the density of the material plane. 9ust remember that certain dreams are better left as such. Chose wisely what you want to materiali!e+ ,othing may be worse than finally getting what is no longer wanted. 5ecogni!e your truest wishes and act on them. H )8 -A5IIC/ In essence. 4-03-TI), %exhaustion" speculations % setbac " power trips " disappointment % doubts % fear of loss

Inner message. -xpecting something increases our chances of being disappointed. (tay in this moment, completely conscious in the present, and be very still. 6ive yourself a little more rest at this point, and donJt pro$ect your negative thoughts into the future. )utward manifestation. The fear of ending up as a nobody in the material world and therefore never getting enough, paraly!es your creative power right now. 4onJt waste whatever energy you have left on unimportant activities. That only hurts and distractsyou further from your path. 4epressive tendencies are strengthened by tightly holding on to your already stagnating energy. Bour most essential lesson now is to give % give without expecting something in return, To get the life force moving again, be willing to let it go. /aving to get by on less than full capacity sometimes can be very instructive. 3earn to be happy with less. < )8 -A5T/ In essence. I,,-5 )54-5 " slow but steady development " self"discipline % honesty P diligence% groundedness P frugality Inner message. Trust your inner development now P then watch how everything turns out for the best. Bou donIt have to control every detail to achieve what you want+ Things unfold

with the greatest ease and beauty when you donIt interfere with the flow of their natural development. )utward manifestation. 4iligent wor on a long"lasting pro$ect. &ith patience and frugality you now achieve lasting success. A positive attitude, coupled with a sense of order and self"discipline, result in further growth on all levels of your existence. Bou are learning to economi!e where a situation demands it, while simultaneously learning tothoroughly en$oy the fruits of your labor. 2 O) &ART% In essence. ACCD7D3ATI), % fortunate material enterprises % inheritance " gain " series of luc y stro es % surprising gifts Inner message. The saying, JIt fell into my lapI, exactly illustrates this card. 8or once you have allowed yourself to receive a lot more. And, better still. To en$oy it all without guilt. ,ow ta e what the universe is giving without the least bit of regret+ )utward manifestation. This is a great time to give priority to material and business concerns. Bou are able to ta e animportant and ultimately successful step when itcomes to new investments, studies or a careerchange. 3ife is showering some surprising giftson you. 4onJt waste time. 6ratefully receive andas not why or whence it cameA. &hat is givenli e this can never be earned. In reality everything in life is a gift. 34 O) &ART%

In essence.&-A3T/ % overflowing % luxury % abundance" rich harvest % best intentions % your creativity bears fruit. Inner message. Bou have found an opening to your inner treasure chamber. ,ow you can radiate this glory and warm the whole world. 3et others share in your good fortune. &hatever you share comes bac to you manyfold. The most precious thing you have is your inner being % $ust as it is. To be truly wealthy means giving of your inner self unrestrictedly. )utward manifestation. All that energy you have invested in your self% discovery now bears fruit. Abundantly+ The more faithful you are to your inner values, the more gifts are showered on you. /owever, this internal and external wealth must not remain static. To use it intelligently, it must be circulated. 0erhaps this is a good time to pour some of your overflowing energy into a venture that has less to do with material profit%ma ing than with loving generosity.

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