Enjoy Your Competence

• Environment: Boldness - Two of Wands
• Unknown: Contentment - Four of Wands
• Known: Inspiration - The Magician
• Action: Contest - Five of Wands

Interpretation Summary
Your recent successes have given you a sense of accomplishment and competence that feels surprisingly comfortable. You've been driving yourself hard. Today is a good day to relax and refresh yourself with some friendly competition and games.

Explore Partnerships

• Environment: Decision - Two of Swords
• Unknown: Chance - Wheel of Fortune
• Known: Leadership - King of Wands
• Action: Partnership - Two of Cups

Interpretation Summary
You find yourself on the horns of a dilemma, facing two choices that are neither ideal. While you're managing to keep things in balance without making a choice, you may soon find that circumstances force one upon you. A strong and supportive leader is intrigued by your enthusiasm and ideas. This is a good time to reach out and explore the possibilities of a partnership.

Dare to Share Responsibility

• Environment: Self-Interest - Five of Swords
• Unknown: Responsibility - Ten of Wands
• Known: Leadership - King of Wands
• Action: Creativity - Page of Wands

Interpretation Summary
You've experienced betrayal in the past and your current position is one of wary self-interest. You have a bold new idea or project and you fear losing control over it. Trying to shepherd it on your own may prove to be a heavy burden, however, especially when there are those who would eagerly get behind your leadership and endorse your ideas. Dare to trust others who are inspired by your enthusiasm.

Practice Patience

• Environment: Hasty Actions - The Knight of Wands
• Unknown: Decisions - The Two of Swords
• Known: Mastery - The Three of Pentacles
• Action: Patience - The Eight of Pentacles

Interpretation Summary
You're excited and ready to forge ahead, but the time may not be right. Consider all the consequences carefully before making a move and let your knowledge and expertise guide you. You've laid the groundwork and planted the seeds. Now, it's time to wait patiently for the harvest.

Seek a Mentor

• Environment: Inspiration - The Magician
• Unknown:  Perspective - The Five of Cups
• Known: Nurture - The Empress
• Action: Initiation - The Heirophant

Interpretation Summary
While your original inspiration may not be completely practical, all is not lost. With the proper perspective and careful nurturing, you have a project that's ready for a limited introduction. Talk to others who can help you through the initial stages and get you started on the road to success.

Immerse Yourself in Practice

• Environment: Strength - Integration
• Unknown: The Hermit - Internalization
• Known: The Moon - Illumination
• Action: Eight of Pentacles - Practice

Interpretation Summary

You've reached the point where you understand that your body, mind and heart must work together, but you've yet to internalize the process to make it instinctive. You've been letting your fears and self-doubt block you from learning what you need to know. Put your doubts aside and practice until your muscles memorize the necessary processes.

Talk It Out

• Environment: The Hanged Man
• Unknown: Death
• Known: Ace of Cups
• Action: Page of Cups

Interpretation Summary

On tap today: lots of hard work. You may have to forego something you enjoy in order to reach your goals. You may find yourself unexpectedly saying goodbye to something or someone as you discover new emotions and friendships/partnerships emerging. Communicate those feelings openly to the people that matter.

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Nurture Your Dreams

• Environment: The Empress - Nurture
• Unknown: The Queen of Wands - Inspired Energy
• Known: The Three of Wands - Return on Investment
• Action: The Seven of Cups - Big Dreams

Interpretation Summary
The situation today is pregnant, if not actually then metaphorically. You've sown the seeds and taken the first steps toward giving birth to your new creation and now it's a waiting game. You may not realize it yet, but your efforts have been noticed and they're already paying off. Just remember that taking a break is good for everyone. Today, relax, take care of yourself, and give yourself permission to dream big dreams.

Reach Out for Help

• Environment: Three of Pentacles
• Unknown: Ace of Swords
• Known: Queen of Wands
• Action: King of Cups

Interpretation Summary.

You've got a lot of work on your plate today, but it's pleasurable, creative work. To make it even more pleasant, you'll find yourself focused and in the zone today -- and you may even make connections that have eluded you, giving you the solution to a thorny problem. Your enthusiasm for your task is likely to inspire a similar enthusiasm in others who could be useful in reaching your goal. Reach out to a mentor or teacher with whom you have a reassuring and comfortable relationship. He or she will help you find the solutions you need.

Put Energy to Good Use

• Environment: Ace of Swords
• Unknown: Ten of Cups
• Known: Ace of Wands
• Action: The Knight of Swords

Interpretation Summary.

You're really in the zone today. Not only have you figured out how to get something done, you've got the energy to actually accomplish what you set out to do. Don't waste the day. Turns out that whatever you do today will also turn out well for your loved ones.

Embrace Practice

• Environment: Eight of Pentacles
• Unknown: Wheel of Fortune
• Known: Four of Pentacles
• Action: Three of Cups

Interpretation Summary

Today is a day to practice the skills you need to reach your goals. What you do may seem like busy work, but it's in service of learning. It may be difficult to remember that today's mundane work is all part of a larger plan. You're intent on doing what you need to do to avoid losing what you've already gained, but remember that you don't have to do it all alone. Seek help and companionship from colleagues, and celebrate small victories with them.

Take the Long View

• Environment: Two of Wands
• Unknown: Two of Pentacles
• Known: Three of Pentacles
• Action: The World

Interpretation Summary

You've decided to take on a project or make a move out into the broader world. Things may not move as smoothly as you expect, and you may need to prioritize your daily tasks in order to stay on track with your ultimate goals. Keep the long view in mind as you tick off each day's accomplishments. You're on your way to having everything you want.

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Seek Balance and Control

• Environment: Ace of Cups
• Unknown: Seven of Swords
• Known: Three of Cups
• Action: The Chariot

Interpretation Summary
You've got a creative and emotional day in store today. Part of you will want to buckle down and work hard on your project. Another part of you will crave companionship and collaboration. Both of those things are important, and this is one day when you can have it all. Exert a little self-control so that you can get your work done and still enjoy the collaborative, social spirit.

--Full Interpretation After the Jump--

Celebrate Your Decision

• Environment: Two of Wands
• Unknown: Seven of Cups
• Known: Knight of Wands
• Action: Four of Wands

Interpretation Summary.
 The choices you make and actions you take today help set you on the path toward accomplishment. You've been offered an opportunity that's so good it may even scare you a little, but you've made the decision to step up and go for it. Your energy and enthusiasm are driving you forward, but take a few minutes today to celebrate your decision with friends and family.

--Full Interpretation After the Jump-- 

Plan Ahead for Success

• Environment: King of Wands
• Unknown: Knight of Swords
• Known: The Emperor
• Action: Queen of Swords

So many people cards, so little self-determination! Someone has presented you with an unexpected opportunity, and your response to it may determine events far into the future. You must decide if it fits into the goals for your life. Be careful not to rush blindly into things without understanding the full implications. You may make great leaps forward, only to have to backtrack later to clean up after yourself. Plan carefully, create some structure for yourself and then proceed with what you have to do to manifest what you want to happen. You have the abilities you need to reach your goal as long as you don't let your emotions get in the way of your work.

--Full Interpretation After the Jump-- 

Just Walk Away

• Environment: King of Cups
• Unknown: The Star
• Known: Five of Cups
• Action: Eight of Cups

Still waters run deep, and you've been letting what's under the surface hold you back for far too long. You've been dwelling on your shortcomings and problems and forgotten how to trust yourself. It's time to leave your self doubts behind and continue on your journey unencumbered.

--Full Interpretation After the Jump--

Discovering the Empress

• Environment: 4 Pentacles
• Unknown: The Empress
• Known: Ace of Cups
• Action: 3 of Wands 

 Today is the day to start that new project. You've built a stronger foundation and support base than you know. Take stock of your resources, including your connections, and look outside yourself to find the support you need to get your project off the ground.

--Full Interpretation After the Jump--