Your Past / Present / Future Draw of the Day
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Meanings of the cards when read in their upright position:
1. The Past
Six of SwordsThe Six of Swords represents a retreat that you are in the process of taking. You have been dealing with heavy stress, signified by the choppy water behind the boat. This card can also indicate that you feel 'haunted' by someone or something, and you seek closure. You are in the process of leaving this behind, setting forth for the calmness of still waters. You are learning to balance your mental state, evidenced by the swords that do not fall though the boat is in motion. You are also the protector in the situation. Your loved ones are relying on you to carry them away from troubled waters. You won’t let them down.
The concept of the past sounds like an obvious one, but often there are subtleties involved. While this can include the Querent’s past, it can also include events or the feelings of others that have had an impact or influence on the current situation. Does it necessarily mean things that took place long ago? Maybe... or it could be a conversation that took place last week.
2. The Present
The HierophantThe Hierophant is the sixth card in the Major Arcana, and is given the number five to indicate transformation and flux. He imparts his knowledge to those who are willing to listen, kneeling before him to receive the gift of his wisdom. He blesses them, with his upright hand forming the sign of benediction. His sceptre and crown denote his position of absolute authority. He symbolizes organized religions and the inner teacher, both guides along the path that leads to deity, hence the two crossed keys at his feet. Those who seek his guidance learn that they must also look within for answers.
If your situation involves your career, the Hierophant indicates employment in a large corporation with strict requirements and expectations. The Hierophant symbolizes a knowledge of rules, regulations, customs, and the acceptable methods used in the situation - but does not restrict you to those traditional answers. You may have to go outside of the standards when it is in your own best interest to do so.
The center card symbolizes the present–the things that are happening right now around you. Because this spread contains only three cards, many things can be read into this card that might normally be seen in several cards in other spreads.
3. The Future
Nine of WandsThe Nine of Wands indicates a pause, a time to 'wait and see.' You have seen many battles relating to your situation, and you have fought hard. Like the man in the card whose head is bandaged but unbowed, your Will shall remain intact. These conflicts have strengthened you, but they have hardened you, making you better able to weather life's struggles, but at what price? Be aware of your defenses and when they are triggered...they may make you seem unapproachable. Someone will try to earn your trust, which is hard won at best. Don't pick fights, or see trouble where there isn't any; you can keep your thick skin, but don't build walls. In the end, you will only block yourself if you do.
Our last card represents the final outcome. It could be a long-term goal or an immediate resolution, depending on the question and the situation that the Querent is facing.
