This easy-to-read four-card layout is one of the most useful of all the layouts. The first tile is the significator, and the last shows the outcome, provided that the advice given is followed. The advice is broken down into two tiles which can easily be compared and contrasted. Tile #2 suggests what to avoid, while #3 shows the path to take.
This layout can also be used to ask about the meaning of a tile from a previously executed layout that may have been unclear. In this usage, Tile #2 shows what it did not mean, while #3 clarifies the meaning.

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It Deals with This
The Pine Tree symbolises firmness, strength, and resolve. It sometimes foretells of a powerful man with diplomatic talents, someone who knows exactly what he wants.
The Carp signifies peace, contentment, tranquillity, and freedom from the pressures of everyday life. The tile's vibrant colours symbolise a gain of material and/or spiritual wealth.
The Scholar represents the cultured mind, prudence, and spiritual development. Some think of this tile more specifically as Confucius. This is the sign of refinement of the intellect and the mastery of intellectually oriented tasks.
The harvest depends upon the effort you put in. The Farmer represents massive gains through hard work and dedication. It is a sign of self-sufficiency, abundance, and generosity.