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20. Twins Upright Twins indicate polarity - the attraction of opposites. The Twins can be interpreted as partnership either in an emotional, marital or business sense. The twins denote integration of the masculine and feminine principles. Decisions about relationships may also be indicated here.  Reversed Twins reversed indicates divisiveness and can stand for separation, disagreement and divorce. There might be problems of egocentricity, the tendency to chase a mythical mate or the inability to commit to a relationship. The Twins reversed also indicates someone who might be a loner, a recluse or a hermit –someone who is unable to develop a close relationship or partnership. Partnership complications possibly involving a third party, or legal problems over shared possessions are also indicated here. Meditation The Twins can be a good meditation aid when you have questions about partnership issues. 

19. Winged Disk Upright  The Winged Disk is a card of divine guidance and inspiration. Revelation of true knowledge is also indicated. When this card turns up it indicates achievement and success in the affairs in question. It promises victory in spite of any opposition and the ability to rise above a problem or difficulty. Reversed When the Winged Disk is reversed it indicates self-deception as well as blind obedience. One may have taken the wrong path or line of action. The reversed position is generally an indication of failure. Meditation Meditation with the Winged Disk can be helpful in accessing divine guidance and inspiration.

18. Uraeus Upright Uraeus symbolises the Kundalini energy. It is not a force to tamper with unless one’s intentions are pure. Uraeus denotes occult mastery and the ability to handle pure energy. So Uraeus is indicative of careful and wise handling of a situation. It calls for wisdom, sagacity, honesty, uprightness and integrity. Uraeus may also indicate the ability to see through the covert plans of others and outwit one’s adversaries. Being savvy and strategic is the key here. Reversed When the Uraeus card turns up reversed there is an indication of deceitfulness and cunningness at play. It might even indicate occult fakery. Even criminal tendencies, illegal activities and scams are possible with Uraeus reversed. Another possibility is imprudence and foolhardiness.  Meditation Meditating with Uraeus could be helpful when needing to make a wise decision or when attempting to work with pure energy.

17. Crook & Flail Upright Crook & Flail is a card of authority, leadership and worldly status. It denotes a step up in the world, a promotion, a successful business or worldly success in general. Crook and flail may also indicate work contracts. Being a card of authority it indicates the establishment in general. Self discipline and mastery of the ego are also denoted. Reversed Crook & Flail reversed indicates a tendency towards self-gratification, domination and bossiness. There might not be any real authority or leadership here but plain conceitedness and arrogance. Meditation Crook and Flail could be a good meditation aid for gaining self discipline and mastery of the ego.

16. Lotus Upright Lotus card promises placidity, peace of mind and release from life’s tensions. It is a card that indicates that the affairs in question will continue satisfactorily without any disruptions. Its message is simply do not worry, all will work out peacefully. The lotus card also indicates meditation and inner awakening. It reminds us to go within to find answers. A blossoming of the heart may also be indicated.  Reversed Lotus reversed denotes, disintegration and dissolution. It also indicates that one might be too un-grounded, spaced out and disconnected from reality. Agitation and frayed nerves are also denoted when the Lotus card is reversed. Being too introverted is another possibility when the Lotus card turns up reversed.  Meditation The Lotus card is an ideal card to meditate with when you want to find tranquility and peace of mind. It can also help in improving your mediation practice in general.

15. Sirius Upright Sirius is a card of universal awareness, space travel, global brotherhood and humanitarian concerns. Its energies are visionary, open minded, futuristic and farsighted – a card that denotes the ability to break away from limiting beliefs. It is a pioneering card, seeking out adventure; a card that indicates star beings, extraterrestrial visitors and new technology. Sirius also indicates stamina, physical strength, endurance, athletic skills and dogged determination as well as a strong impulse for rebellion and independence. Reversed Bigotry, intolerance, aggression and hooliganism are some of the qualities indicated by Sirius reversed. There might be questionable claims of connections with extraterrestrial beings. Sirius reversed also denotes insularity and lack of cooperation with others. Lack of initiative, someone who is a non-starter, or someone who lacks determination and endurance may also be indicted by Sirius reversed. Meditation Mediation with...

14. Earth Upright The Earth card denotes money, investments, savings and possessions. It also indicates thrift conservation and ecological values. It may indicate someone who is down to earth, practical, and industrious. All things that grow and matters pertaining to land come under the domain of the Earth card. Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) are also indicated by the Earth card. The direction indicated is North. Reversed Reversed Earth card is an indication of being too materialistic or miserly. It shows that money is wasted or badly managed. It may denote someone who is lazy and unwilling to work or a situation where the environment is exploited for financial gain. Meditation Meditation with the Earth card can be helpful for grounding oneself and also for creating an abundance mentality.