Get Prediction!! Example 6: Reading 4 cards using the elemental system

 

Element sequence: Earth, Fire, Water, Air Card score = 5

The Five of Pentacles and the Ten of Swords cancel each other out, indicating a decision must be made to prevent certain losses—one concerning finances, the other concerning health or accidents. It is possible to manage one of these issues. Considering the remaining cards, Strength cancels with the Three of Cups. The method of interpretation here is to provide the best advice and the solution that minimizes negative outcomes for the querent, as follows:

 "Today you and your family may face considerable obstacles, requiring the use of intelligence, physical strength, and emotional resilience to resolve problems. The way out lies in unity within the family, in giving encouragement to one another, and in being willing to spend money to preserve something important. Paying is better than suffering harm." Notice the method of interpretation is presented in a narrative style that offers the querent a course of action for preparation and coping. Clearly, the focus is on the Earth and Water elements, used to counteract Air and Fire. Many professional readers will say that we cannot diminish the power of Strength because it is a Major Arcana. It must also be considered whether that Major Arcana is amplifying positive or negative influences. By its nature, Strength represents devotion of body, mind, and spirit to sustain a situation. If the surrounding cards are positive, Strength indicates that good outcomes occur because of the querent’s dedication. But if negative cards appear alongside it, it suggests extreme effort is needed to hold the situation together. Another interpretation is that a woman confidently controls the situation, but ultimately this could result in loss or harm to the whole, whether through damaged possessions or even the querent’s own health. Therefore, when the cards appear in this way, we must look for what can be done, what can be fixed, and apply elemental analysis to use those options to cancel out the harmful elements immediately. At the very least, the Three of Cups suggests that you are not handling this alone; cooperation within the family can help overcome the crisis, even if it requires significant spending. 

From this example, it can be seen that there is about a 50 percent chance of success. If the querent does not follow the advice, there will be no positive result. Thus, the score is given as 5. And since Strength is inherently a powerful card, when it interacts with negative cards, it shows that the querent has already made every effort, rallying both intelligence and determination to resolve the difficulties. Therefore, the recommended course of action has a chance of success, as reflected in the Three of Cups.

"This article is part of the content in the book The Tarot Guide: From Beginners to Professionals, written by Pailong. The book compiles techniques ranging from the basics to the spiritual level. Available for purchase on the Amazon website." 

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