V. Day 1

8: Strength

= Strength, power, Patience, compassion, soft control

You will be strong and powerful in your endeavors. You can be in control of the situation and face difficulties head on. You possess courage, fortitude, and abundant STRENGTH. 

Inner strength- perseverance, courage, resolve and composure- qualities that help us endure when times are tough. It can be reminder not to despair or give up. 

showing strength

knowing you can endure
having a gallant spirit
feeling an unshakable resolve
taking heart despite setbacks
having stamina
being a rock

being patient

dealing calmly with frustration
accepting others
taking time
maintaining composure
refusing to get angry
showing forbearance

being compassionate

giving others lots of space
tolerating
understanding what others are feeling
accepting
forgiving imperfection
being kind

achieving soft control

persuading
working with
guiding indirectly
being able to influence
tempering force with benevolence
demonstrating the strength of love

7: Seven of Wands

= Valor yet struggle, Aggression, defiance, conviction

Valour during struggle, striving to stand your ground and maintain your work, yet unsure of your actions. Look within and seek clarity concerning which arena you wish to place your energies, and whether it is best to continue your current projects. Inner quest and to continue requires strength and perseverance. 

Take a firm stand! 

being aggressive

going after what you want
asserting yourself
taking the offensive
firing the first shot
fighting
making your point forcefully
seizing the advantage

being defiant

holding out against pressure
defending your position
opposing all challengers
combating criticism
refusing to yield
saying "No!"
resisting authority

showing conviction

being sure
having a fixed position
demonstrating strong character
standing up for what you believe
knowing you are right
acting resolutely
being firm

5: Five of Pentacles

= Worry, poverty, Hard times, ill health, rejection

Lack of money, scarcity, poverty, or bad health. Weak self-esteem. Financial counseling is in order. 

Not only material lack but also a spiritual component. Comfort is so close at hand, but they fail to see it. When ever you experience hardship, know that it is only temporary. Look for the spiritual center that will take you in and give you shelter. 

experiencing hard times

running into material troubles
losing a job or income
feeling insecure
going through a period of hardship
lacking what you need
struggling to make ends meet

suffering ill health

feeling run down and tired
refusing to take care of yourself
neglecting your body and its needs
feeling ragged around the edges
getting medical attention
abusing your body

being rejected

lacking support
having the door slammed in your face
taking an unpopular position
being ostracized
feeling excluded
standing alone
receiving disapproval

Q: Which suits are represented?

Q: What is YOUR divinatory meaning?

Q: How do these three card apply to the situation?

Q: What else do you see when looking at the three cards? The picture tells the tale, so look carefully.