This spiraling five-card layout shows the present situation as it enters the future. The first tile is the significator, meaning the overall theme and mood of the question posed. The significator is compounded by the next two tiles, showing the current problem and a clue to what might offer a helping hand to overcome this problem. The fourth and fifth tiles show the near future, leading into the long-term outcome.
Positive Influences North Wind |
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Obstacle Plum Blossom |
Long Term Results Wan 4 |
What's coming soon Circles 7 |
The Situation Fall |
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The Situation
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.
The Plum represents spring, youth, innocence, inexperience, and childlike happiness. It may be a sign that you need a fresh perspective on something. Something in your life may need to be re-evaluated.
The North Wind tile warns that you may hit a rough patch in your journey. Be watchful and you can navigate this bump in the road without losing much. If the South Wind is also present, this tile will be nullified.
Black, winter, water, tortoise
The Insect represents gain in the short term. It suggests temporary work, small projects, and perhaps freelance. There will be short term gains, but don't rely upon this for too long. This is a transitional time when you should be planning for the future.
The Lute suggests that it would be a great time to take a vacation. Relaxation and a temporary disconnection from the duties of everyday life would be especially beneficial at this time. If you can't get away too long, at least take a break and meditate. The clarity will surprise you.