Decision Spread

Difficulty: Easy

This simple but highly useful spread calls for a question to be asked in this format:

'What happens if I do (X), and what happens if I do not do (X)?'

Please note that it should not be viewed as a decision between two different options, but about whether a single option should be exercised or not. A second option would call for a separate reading.

Card #7 is the significator, the overall theme of the query.

Cards #3, #1, & #5 represent the chronological sequence of events that occurs if the reader chooses to do (X).

Cards #4, #2, & #6 represent the chronological sequence of events that unfolds if the reader chooses not to do (X).

Your Decision Reading

The Significator Queen of Swords	Outcome if you do it:
	Page of Pentagrams	Five of Swords	Three of Swords
	Outcome if you don't do it:
	Two of Pentagrams	King of Pentagrams	III. The Empress

Symbolism:
The Queen of Swords stands tall, her gaze unwavering as she flaunts herself with calculated poise. Her demeanor combines sorrow and sharpness, reflecting wisdom earned through hardship. A single sword rests in her hand, pointed skyward, symbolizing clarity, truth, and intellect. The surrounding environment is barren yet serene, highlighting her emotional resilience and detachment.

Meaning:
The Queen of Swords represents intellect, independence, and clear judgment. She is a figure of sharp wit and decisive action, unafraid to make difficult choices. This card often symbolizes someone who has weathered emotional storms and now relies on logic and fairness to navigate life. It calls for honesty, objectivity, and discernment in your decisions.

Keywords:
Upright: Independence, intellect, clear judgment, fairness, decisiveness, honesty.

Outcome if you do it:

Reversed
Symbolism:
A young man clasps a pentagram, recognizing that he holds the power to shape his own destiny. This card represents potential and the beginning of a journey towards material or intellectual success.

Meaning:
The Page of Pentagrams signifies learning, new beginnings, and opportunities to grow. It points to a time when you are focused on laying the groundwork for future success. This card encourages you to be practical and take small, deliberate steps toward your goals.

Reversed, it suggests that you are squandering opportunities or mismanaging your resources. It may point to a lack of direction or focus, causing you to miss out on important chances.

Keywords:
Reversed: Missed opportunities, lack of direction, squandering resources.

Reversed
Symbolism:
Five swords mark the freshly disturbed graves of the dead, symbolizing destruction and dishonor.

Meaning:
The Five of Swords represents conflict, defeat, and loss. It indicates the aftermath of a battle, where victory has been achieved, but at great cost. This card speaks of humiliation, dishonor, or disgrace, often indicating a situation where one person triumphs at the expense of others.

Reversed, it points to feelings of desperation, defeat, or the consequences of bad decisions. It may also symbolize the need to let go of past conflict or to accept a loss gracefully.

Keywords:
Reversed: Desperation, failure, regret, resolution of conflict.

Symbolism:
Three swords pierce a heart, set against a backdrop of dark, foreboding clouds. The heart bleeds, symbolizing the deep pain of betrayal and heartbreak. The ominous sky reinforces the emotional intensity and the sorrow attached to this card.

Meaning:
The Three of Swords is a card of emotional pain, heartbreak, and grief. It represents suffering from loss, betrayal, or separation. The heart pierced by swords highlights the emotional wound, urging you to confront the pain to begin healing.

Keywords:
Upright: Heartbreak, sorrow, grief, emotional pain, loss.

Outcome if you do not do it:

Symbolism:
A young female vampire holds two pentagrams in her hands while seated in her dungeon. She appears to be balancing both objects, a representation of adaptability and change. The setting suggests a careful juggling of duties, with an eye on the future and a mind on the present.

Meaning:
The Two of Pentagrams is a card of adaptability, change, and managing multiple responsibilities. It suggests that you may be juggling different aspects of your life—finances, work, relationships—and must find balance to avoid becoming overwhelmed. It invites flexibility and encourages you to embrace change rather than resist it.

Keywords:
Upright: Balance, adaptability, change, flexibility, resourcefulness.

Symbolism:
A wise king adorned with a large pentagram holds his reign in a posture of strength and control. He represents mastery over material resources and the ability to wield power with integrity and wisdom.

Meaning:
The King of Pentagrams signifies success, mastery, and the completion of a journey towards wealth and stability. This card speaks to practical wisdom, resourcefulness, and the ability to create long-lasting success. It encourages you to embody leadership and strategic thinking in your endeavors.

Keywords:
Upright: Mastery, success, leadership, stability, resourcefulness.

Reversed
Symbolism:
The Empress sits upon her throne, her presence commanding yet nurturing. She holds the Hand of Glory, a macabre artifact symbolizing her power to claim whatever she desires. Her surroundings are lush and fertile, with dark roses blooming amidst the decay—symbols of beauty and abundance arising from even the grimmest conditions. Her expression is one of calm authority, radiating life-giving energy.

Meaning:
The Empress represents creation, fertility, and the nurturing aspects of life. She signifies abundance and the ability to bring ideas, projects, or relationships to fruition. This card invites you to connect with your creative or maternal instincts and embrace the cycles of growth and renewal. It may also point to emotional or physical abundance and a celebration of life's pleasures.

Reversed, the Empress warns of stagnation, overbearing tendencies, or emotional imbalance. It may point to neglect, smothering, or difficulties in manifesting creativity.

Keywords:
Reversed: Stagnation, neglect, overbearing, creative block, emotional imbalance.