Express Traditional Reading

What Covers You 

The general theme, situation or question, the heart of the matter, what is going on inside of you.

King of Cups 

Briefly: There is success ahead for you, especially if you follow your instincts.

Full Meaning: The picture on this card shows a good looking, blue eyed, clean
shaven man.  He is wearing a head-dress of some type and is heavily draped in
colourful clothing.  He carries a wand in his left hand and a cup in his right.  He
appears regal and conservative.  His calm outer nature may disguise a very gentle
and sensitive soul. He may be born under a water sign of either Cancer, Scorpio or
Pisces.  He is compassionate, caring and considerate to others needs.  In the
background there is the ocean, which partly reflects his nature as being deep and
potentially mysterious.  If you are this man, you are on your way to reaching your
goals.  There is success ahead for you, especially if you follow your instincts at
every turn.  If you are a woman and you draw this card, you may be about to meet
him and he will play a pivotal role in your life and may even become your husband. 
He will be protective of you and look upon the family as his most significant
inspiration and reason for happiness.

 What Crosses You 

This card is placed over the 1st card and magnifies the forces at work for this question, the card can therefore be a
positive sign or one requiring more work or opposing forces. Also a contrary element, source of resistance, balancing
tendency, factor for change, something unpredictable, what is rocking the boat, supporting feature, opposing factor.

Queen of Cups 

Briefly: You could be about to achieve a position that is very dear to your heart or
perhaps child birth or a wedding.

Full Meaning: The picture on this card shows a beautiful woman, dressed in a gown
that could be a wedding dress.  She is holding a cup between her hands as if she
has just been given this by someone in front of her.  She has lovely blonde hair that
is braided and she wears pearl earrings and some pearls around her hair.  She
wears an elaborate head dressing and her entire focus is dedicated to the cup she
is holding.  She is seated beside the ocean. If this is you, then you may be about to
get married or even have your first child.  You are sensitive and caring and very family orientated.  You are
immaculately well groomed and have great pride in your appearance. You could be about to achieve a position that is
very dear to your heart.  If this is not you, then someone you know already, or whom you are about to meet, who is
described by this card is about to enter your life and make a huge impact on your lifestyle.

 What Is Beneath You 

The foundations to this situation or the source of the problem, why things are as they are, soul purpose, what is really
going on, hidden influence, starting point, deeper meaning.

Eight of Wands 

Briefly: A new love is coming into your life and very swiftly at that.

Full Meaning: This card has a picture of eight wands running right across it. For
some this can mean that a new love is coming into your life and very swiftly at that.
It brings things quickly into focus and gives you the opportunity to seize a brilliant
opportunity or improve your life in some way. You could also be about to move to a
more tranquil setting in either your home life or the location or your work. A river or
other picturesque scene may be part of your new environment, or you may meet
someone special in just such a location. If you are planning a pregnancy, now may
be your most fertile time. The energy of the season of Spring may make you feel
inspired to be especially creative.

What Is Behind You 

What has just past, the influences that are passing away. Also resolved factors, a quality to let go, fading concern,
taken care of, no longer useful.

Seven of Pentacles 

Briefly: A bonus or raise is in the near future.

Full Meaning: The picture on this card shows a fit young man leaning on a rake. 
He is in a garden overflowing with healthy foliage, and in the background are
mountains.  He is obviously a hard working man going about his business, yet with
an eye to the future.  There are seven coins on the card depicting that he will gain
financially from his efforts.  There could also be a bonus in the near future for him,
as most of the coins are in front of him.  If this card represents yourself, you could
be about to start a new job or earn an extra bonus in your pay packet.  Or perhaps someone may actually assist you
by guiding you towards a lucrative financial investment. You may also distance yourself from where you now live to
earn a new living.

What Crowns You 

Current situation and influences. Influences that are to come, conscious influence, goal or purpose, what you accept
as true, what you intend to achieve, expectations, what you 'think' will happen.

Four of Cups 

Briefly: An offer should be considered.

Full Meaning: The picture on this card shows a hand holding a cup and this is
reaching out from a cloud and presenting the cup to a person who is surrounded by
leaves and there is a hill in the background and many trees. There are three cups
full of liquid in the foreground. This can represent an offer to be considered.
Sometimes it can symbolise that the person is reluctant to accept any offers.
However, the wise person should at least investigate what is being presented,
rather than dismissing it without knowing all the facts. Something can arise out of
the blue and be a surprise. If you happen to notice that your circumstances may
alter quite significantly if you take up some new direction, then proceed with
assurance that this is the right path for you at this point in time.

What Is Before You 

What will happen in the very near future if you continue on the current path. Immediate future, approaching influence,
feature gaining importance, still pending, to be taken care of, factor to be welcomed.

Queen of Wands 

Briefly: You may also be about to meet someone very special with whom you fall in
love with and marry.

Full Meaning: The picture on this card is of a woman wearing a crown and beautiful
clothes and a robe, with a wand in one hand and a lovely golden sunflower in the
other. There is an abundance of green leaves around the flower and the wand. She
looks serene and calm. She is obviously a woman of considerable power and
influence. She also appears warm and welcoming. She has lovely blonde hair and
blue eyes. She displays an air of sophistication and strength. If you are this woman
then you have truly found your destiny. If this is the woman you are about to become, then rest assured your future is
secure and you will find all of your needs met. You may also be about to meet someone very special with whom you
fall in love with and marry. This may develop during the warmer months of the year, as in Spring or Summer. If this is
someone you know, then value her friendship, for she is loyal and trustworthy. If you are a male, you may meet this
woman through a friend and become involved with her in a romantic relationship. If you are a young person, this
person could be your mother or a teacher, or both.

 Your Self 

You are you are, as you could be, how you see yourself, talent or ability you can use, goal for yourself, public face,
how you think you should be, self image, sense of where you are, how you limit yourself.

Four of Swords 

Briefly: It is time to take a rest, have a break, maybe have a holiday or in some
other way remove yourself from current pressures.

Full Meaning: Initially when you draw this card, it is telling you to take a rest, have a
break, maybe have a holiday or in some other way remove yourself from current
pressures.  You may be run-down, tired, and now it is time to be a little
contemplative and to take it easy for awhile.  The daily routine has become too
demanding or even mundane and you need a change, any change will do.  If you
have been feeling unwell, it may be time to consult a doctor, a surgeon or even a
dentist.  Often it can indicate needing an injection, or cutting implements may be
needed, as in surgery of some kind, or medications.  This is a good time to start
looking after yourself, and protecting yourself against such things as getting an
infection or fever.  Antibiotics may be needed or a tonic or some vitamins.  Some
people just need to get more sleep or rest.  Your lungs may need attention at this
time or you are experiencing some type of respiratory problem. If this is the case, then  seek help in the early stages
to avoid any long-term health problem and your recovery will be quick.

Around You 

Opinions and influences of friends and family about the matter in question. What others think of the situation, another
point of view, as others see you, atmosphere, other persons point of view, what others want from you, what another
thinks you should do.
 Ace of Wands 

Briefly: Perhaps a move interstate or overseas. Life is about to flourish and grow in

Full Meaning: This a beautiful card to just look at. On it is a hand reaching out from
the sky holding a branch that is sprouting green leaves. This is very symbolic of a
new life. You may be about to uproot yourself and move to a totally different
location. You could even move interstate or overseas. Life is about to flourish and
grow in more ways than you can imagine. There could very well be mountains
nearby in the place you are planning on moving to. The sky is blue and the world is
your oyster. 
Now is the most favourable time to consider what possibilities lay ahead. A
business venture may be undertaken now that builds a solid and secure future for
you and your family. Take the initiative and move into new territory, for the old has
little to offer, whereas the new is fresh and inspiring to you. 
If there is a proposition is put to you in the near future it would be potentially prosperous and the likelihood of
producing all the things your life needs.

 Hopes and Fears 

Your own hopes and ideals on the matter, aspirations and ideas of success, guidance, key factors, overlooked factor,
what you might do, how to proceed, how you can make a change, ward of warning, truth of the matter, honest
assessment, something you haven't considered. element of surprise, missing piece of the puzzle.

Three of Cups 

Briefly: Good fortune to come your way.

Full Meaning: The picture on this card is of three lovely looking women and they
are wearing hairpieces made of flowers and leaves and there is foliage in the
background as well. Each of them holds up high a cup in celebration. On the
ground are variety of fruits. This is a card of celebration and abundance. If you
draw this card you can expect some type of good fortune to come your way and
you will share your goodies with those near and dear to you. A gathering of at least
three women will occur to toast the special occasion or event that has just
happened or is just about to happen. Perhaps someone is getting engaged or
married. It could very well be your own engagement. One woman has dark short
hair, the second one has long blonde hair, whilst the third is a redhead.
 

Outcome 

This card tells what the overall final outcome if the current path continues. Consider the influence of all previous
cards, particularly the 6th (what is before you) card, which is a more short term representation of the final outcome.
How the situation will be resolved, lesson you will learn, what others may do, improvement that will occur.

Seven of Swords 

Briefly: A home move.

Full Meaning: Quite often this card signifies a home move. There is a restlessness
that gives the feeling of wanting to move on. If it is not a house move, it could be a
new relationship, or one that is a significant relationship, such as your first one, or it
has been a long time between relationships, or one that proves important in the
long run, such as one leading to marriage. However a small word of caution, find
out all you can about this new person, for there could be something secretive about
him/her. 
This can also mean a significant happening or event at night, having to rush off
somewhere, to someone's aid perhaps, someone in hospital and/or a time to make
quick decisions and act in a hurry, or alternatively you may act in haste during the
night. 
This card has also been known to indicate a robbery. It could be a thief in your
home, or any other place where you keep valuables, such as a car or an office. 
Overall, your life now has the potential to alter in some significant way. You could cut ties with your past, your family
or friends and go off on your own path. These changes may be irrevocable and can close the door on your old life to
make way for a total transition into a new way of living. Just be sure this is exactly what you want to do. You need to
be firm and strong in your decision making now and in the near future.