Decision Spread
Difficulty: Easy
This simple but highly useful spread calls for a question to be asked in this format:
'What happens if I do (X), and what happens if I do not do (X)?'
Please note that it should not be viewed as a decision between two different options, but about whether a single option should be exercised or not. A second option would call for a separate reading.
Card #7 is the significator, the overall theme of the query.
Cards #3, #1, & #5 represent the chronological sequence of events that occurs if the reader chooses to do (X).
Cards #4, #2, & #6 represent the chronological sequence of events that unfolds if the reader chooses not to do (X).
Your Decision Reading
The Significator Prince of Swords |
Outcome if you do it: | ||
 XIV – Art |
 Ace of Disks |
 Two of Disks (Change) |
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| Outcome if you don't do it: | |||
 XV – The Devil |
 Four of Wands (Completion) |
 Ace of Cups |
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Prince of Swords
Element: Air of Air
Astrological Correspondence: Aquarius
The Prince of Swords represents a dynamic, often turbulent intellectual force. He is depicted riding a chariot-like structure, pulled by three Lilliputian figures, each struggling in a different direction, symbolising the internal conflict and disunity that comes with intense mental activity. This chaotic pull in multiple directions reflects the Prince's struggle to channel his intellectual energy.
The Prince of Swords embodies Air applied to Air, showing the intellectually driven nature of his pursuit of truth and knowledge. However, this energy can be scattered or unstable, as represented by the Lilliputians' differing pulls. He is an embodiment of restless, high-speed thought, capable of sharp analysis and quick action but also prone to inconsistency or confusion when trying to bring his varied ideas together.
This card indicates you may experience a time of mental restlessness or confusion, with a desire to move forward but finding it difficult to unify or direct your intellectual energy. The Prince of Swords urges attention to the need for mental clarity and unity in action. He advises against impulsivity and instead promotes focused, determined efforts to overcome obstacles and align thoughts.
In Relationships: The Prince of Swords represents an intellectual or communicative partner who approaches relationships with sharp analysis and a desire for mental stimulation. This card can indicate a relationship characterised by debate, challenge, or an intense exchange of ideas. It may also suggest that you are approaching love with intellectual detachment or overly logical thinking.
In Work: The Prince of Swords indicates quick, decisive action, often focusing on intellectual pursuits. You may be engaged in a fast-paced work environment, making quick decisions and moving forward with mental clarity and vigour. However, this card warns against hasty action that could overlook details or neglect the emotional aspects of a situation.
Spiritually: The Prince of Swords suggests active mental exploration and intellectual pursuit of higher truth. This card indicates a time of intense study, research, or the application of intellectual rigour to spiritual matters. You may be seeking enlightenment through clear thought and analysis.
When ill-dignified: The Prince of Swords can represent a rash, impulsive, or reckless approach to problems. You may be acting without considering the consequences, leading to unnecessary conflict or mental burnout. This card warns against being intellectual at the expense of emotional or spiritual sensitivity.
Outcome if you do it:
XIV – Art
(Sagittarius, Samekh)
Art, traditionally called Temperance, represents the alchemical process of transmutation and the blending of opposites. Associated with Samekh, the prop, this card signifies the support and structure needed to integrate seemingly opposing forces. Sagittarius, the zodiac of exploration and synthesis, infuses the card with visionary energy and optimism.
The central figure is a radiant androgynous being with two faces engaged in an alchemical act of union. They pour liquid from one vessel into another, blending fire and water, symbolising the merging of opposites to create something entirely new. Around them, symbols of the zodiac and alchemical glyphs emphasise the universal nature of this process. The golden background radiates the light of inspiration and higher purpose, while the stream of power arching above the pot signifies hope and divine harmony.
In Relationships: Art represents the balance and integration of differences. It encourages you to find harmony through patience, communication, and mutual understanding.
In Work: This card signifies success achieved through creativity, innovation, and the ability to blend diverse elements into a unified whole. You are advised to embrace flexibility and trust in your creative process.
Spiritually: Art symbolises the quest for inner balance and the alchemical transformation of the self. It calls you to embrace your contradictions and to unite yourself in service of a higher purpose.
When ill-dignified: Art warns of imbalance, lack of focus, or the inability to harmonise opposing forces. You are advised to recalibrate and approach your challenges with patience and creativity.
Ace of Disks
(Root of Earth)
The Ace of Disks represents the raw, unmanifested potential of the physical world. At the centre of the card lies a single disk, surrounded by a swirling energy that symbolises the seed of all material manifestation. This image reflects the potential for creating wealth, stability, and physical well-being. The Ace of Disks marks the initiation of a new cycle in the realm of material affairs, a beginning full of possibility and grounded in the Earth element.
This card embodies the promise of prosperity and abundance, signifying the fertile ground from which tangible results will grow. It suggests you are on the brink of a new opportunity that has the potential for lasting growth and concrete success. The Ace of Disks is a symbol of manifestation, inviting the energy of physical reality to align with your intentions, and pointing to the importance of patience, effort, and practical action in bringing desires into the material world.
In Relationships: The Ace of Disks represents a new, stable foundation for a relationship. It suggests a relationship could be grounded in the material realm, such as sharing resources, practical concerns, and tangible commitments. It is a positive sign for the long-term potential of a relationship if both partners are willing to invest in it practically and thoughtfully.
In Work: The Ace of Disks signifies the beginning of a new venture or enterprise with the potential for incredible material success. It suggests a strong foundation is being laid, and this card heralds new opportunities to make money or build a business. It encourages focusing on long-term goals and being practical in your approach to success.
Spiritually: This card represents grounding one's spiritual practice into the physical realm. It suggests a connection between the material and spiritual worlds, where the material world reflects the spiritual, and vice versa. The Ace of Disks invites you to manifest your spiritual insights in the physical world and recognise the divine in all things material.
When ill-dignified: The Ace of Disks can indicate missed opportunities in material matters or the failure to capitalise on available resources. There may be a reluctance to invest time and energy into practical affairs, or an inability to manifest your desires in the physical realm. It could also represent greed or an overemphasis on materialism at the expense of spiritual growth.
Two of Disks (Change)
Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter in Capricorn
This card symbolises the dynamic balance between opposing forces and the ever-shifting nature of material reality. The two disks in motion reflect the fluid and cyclical nature of life's material aspects, such as work, resources, and finances. The snake and yin-yang imagery emphasises the constant flow of these aspects and the need to navigate them with adaptability and flexibility.
This card suggests you are experiencing—or will soon encounter—change or fluctuation in material matters. The Two of Disks advises you to stay nimble and open to shifting circumstances, reminding us that change is inevitable and can be an opportunity for growth. The balance between the two disks represents the ability to manage competing demands, integrating opposing forces to maintain equilibrium.
The Two of Disks also brings the influence of Jupiter in Capricorn, which encourages expansive growth and the pursuit of long-term success within the structure of discipline and responsibility. It suggests the need to adapt to changes while maintaining focus on practical goals and building solid foundations for the future.
In Relationships: The Two of Disks may indicate the need to juggle multiple aspects of life, such as balancing work, home, and romantic commitments. It can represent the fluid, ever-changing nature of relationships, calling for the ability to adapt to shifts in dynamics.
In Work: The Two of Disks suggests a need to balance various aspects of career and business. It represents the challenges of managing multiple projects, finances, or priorities, and advises adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of ever-changing circumstances.
Spiritually: The Two of Disks calls for balance and the ability to adapt to changes in one's spiritual path. The card warns against being rigid and encourages you to flow with the changes and challenges of your spiritual journey.
When ill-dignified: The Two of Disks can signify instability, indecision, or being overwhelmed by too many competing priorities. It may indicate a lack of balance, difficulty managing material matters, or an inability to adapt to changing circumstances. In the worst case, it may suggest that you are resisting necessary changes or are being stretched too thin.
Outcome if you do not do it:
XV – The Devil
(Capricorn, Ayin)
The Devil symbolises bondage, materialism, and the potent, often misunderstood forces of desire and instinct. Associated with Ayin, the eye, this card invites a piercing vision into the illusions and structures that bind us. Capricorn, the zodiac of ambition and discipline, infuses the card with themes of mastery over material and earthly limitations.
The central figure is a goat before a phallic structure, symbolising generative power and material dominance. This card is seething with esoteric symbols of competition within a person. The background, webbed in deep, earthy tones, suggests the shadowy nature of the forces at play. The card is alive with energy, hinting at temptation and the potential for liberation.
In Relationships: The Devil represents intense, often obsessive attraction. It can warn of relationships rooted in control or dependency, urging you to assess whether your connections are serving your growth.
In Work: This card suggests material success, often achieved through relentless ambition. However, it warns of becoming enslaved by wealth or status and advises balancing ambition with higher values.
Spiritually: The Devil symbolises the necessity of confronting and integrating one's shadow self. It calls you to transcend material attachments and awaken to higher truths.
When ill-dignified: The Devil warns of oppression, excessive materialism, or destructive desires. You are advised to liberate yourself by recognising and overcoming illusions and self-imposed limitations.
Four of Wands (Completion)
Astrological Correspondence: Venus in Aries
The Four of Wands represents the harmony and stability achieved after the completion of a phase of effort or creation. It reflects the satisfaction and joy of building a firm foundation and the sense of accomplishment that follows. The card depicts four wands crossed symmetrically, forming a balanced and stable structure like a wheel. Their placement emphasises equilibrium, with the energy of Venus bringing beauty and refinement to the fiery drive of Aries.
This card is a moment to recognise the results of focused effort, where the fiery initiative of Aries is tempered by Venus' sense of harmony and aesthetics. It signifies a pause to celebrate milestones, appreciate achievements, and enjoy the peace and security of a stable structure. While it marks completion, it also carries the potential for future growth, as stability provides a springboard for new ventures. The Four of Wands reminds us to acknowledge and honour the harmony we have worked to create.
In Relationships: The Four of Wands represents harmony and stability. It suggests the foundation of the relationship has been solidified, and the time has come to celebrate the commitment and mutual understanding that exists.
In Work: This card indicates a time of achievement and recognition. You have reached a point where you can enjoy the fruits of your labour and feel confident in your progress. It's a moment of consolidation before the next phase.
Spiritually: The Four of Wands represents spiritual peace and stability. It indicates balance and alignment, where you can take time to reflect and celebrate the progress you have made on your spiritual path.
When ill-dignified: The Four of Wands may suggest an unstable or superficial foundation. You might be focused too much on external appearances or celebrations rather than addressing deeper issues. It is a warning not to take the stability for granted, as cracks may be forming beneath the surface.
Ace of Cups
(Root of Water)
The Ace of Cups represents the origin of all emotional energy, a divine or universal flow of love, compassion, and spiritual connection. As the Root of Water, this card embodies the purest potential of emotional experience and intuition. The image features a cup floating above a sea of water, emanating a stream of light that represents an endless supply of love, emotion, and spiritual energy.
This imagery evokes emotional renewal and spiritual enlightenment, with the flowing water symbolising abundance and fertility in the emotional and spiritual realms. The Ace of Cups invites you into a moment of clarity, renewal, and healing, where the heart and soul are open to receiving and experiencing deep, unconditional love and compassion. It is a card of emotional awakening and spiritual blessing, suggesting the potential for new emotional beginnings or heightened spiritual experiences.
In Relationships: The Ace of Cups can indicate the beginning of a new, spiritually connected romance or a renewed sense of emotional intimacy. There is a deep well of emotional potential here—be it the birth of love or the rekindling of an existing connection at a profound level.
In Work: The Ace of Cups speaks to the emotional satisfaction derived from one's work or creative expression. It points to fulfilment from what you are doing, especially if it is connected to healing, the arts, or nurturing others. There is an overflow of positive energy, suggesting that work aligns with your core values and passions.
Spiritually: The Ace of Cups is a card of emotional awakening, intuition, and connection to the divine. It indicates a time of spiritual rebirth, where the seeker is being filled with spiritual nourishment. The Ace invites you to open your heart and embrace love and compassion as a guiding force.
When ill-dignified: The Ace of Cups can suggest emotional blockages, a closed heart, or a disconnection from one's emotional well-being. This may indicate an inability to connect with others on an emotional level or feeling empty despite a desire for deeper connection. There may be emotional stagnation or an inability to express your feelings clearly.