Relationship Spread #2

Difficulty: Easy

This relationship spread focuses more on the common ground of the relationship, with three cards in the middle column showing the common ground. The middle column essentially displays the past, present, and future of the relationship.

Card #4 stands for the common base of the relationship, which may be thought of as the past events which have shaped their characters, bringing them together. The current connection that binds them together is Card #3, indicating the values shared. Card #7 implies the common goals that would keep the pair together moving into the future.

The columns on either side show what each partner brings to the table. Remember, relationships need not be romantic, and the partners could even be groups rather than individuals. In this layout, the other person is on the left-hand side and the reader on the right.

Cards #1 & #2 indicate the separate personalities of each member of the relationship. These cards form a sort of bridge with the cards beneath them, #5 & #6, which show the qualities that each partner offers the other person, and thus to the relationship as a whole.

Your Relationship #2 Reading

	Mutual Goals
Your Qualities	Connection (Present)	Others' Qualities
What You Bring	Common Base (Past)	What They Bring

Reversed
Symbolism:
Judgment depicts a haunting scene of the dead rising from crypts bathed in an eerie, silvery glow. A vampire angel hovers above, blowing a trumpet, its sound visible as luminous, curling waves. The figures below lift their arms skyward, drawn by the call to awakening. A massive, ancient tree stands in the background, its roots tangled with bones, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and death.

Meaning:
Judgment signifies renewal, self-assessment, and a call to rise above the past. It asks you to confront your actions, choices, and truths, encouraging accountability and forgiveness. This card often appears during moments of profound transition, marking the opportunity to shed old burdens and embrace a higher purpose.

Reversed, Judgment warns of self-doubt, avoidance, or fear of change. It suggests a resistance to growth or ignoring the need for reflection.

Keywords:
Reversed: Self-doubt, avoidance, fear of change, lack of reflection, denial, stagnation.

Reversed
Symbolism:
A male vampire sits at the peak of drunken contentment, a symbol of ultimate satisfaction and indulgence. The cups around him represent the emotional fulfillment that results from victory and excess.

Meaning:
The Nine of Cups represents emotional satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. It indicates that your desires are being met and that you are experiencing joy in its fullest form. It can also be a sign of physical satisfaction or emotional abundance, often linked to wishes being granted.

Reversed, it warns of complacency, indulgence without fulfillment, or shallow pleasures that fail to bring long-lasting happiness.

Keywords:
Reversed: Complacency, shallow pleasures, unfulfilled desires, indulgence.

Symbolism:
An exotic dancer raises the energy of her audience, clasping pentagrams in hand. This scene represents the completion of a cycle, where comfort, security, and family are at the forefront of life.

Meaning:
The Ten of Pentagrams signifies family, wealth, and long-term security. It reflects a period of contentment, with all your material and emotional needs met. This card highlights the importance of legacy, home, and lasting success.

Keywords:
Upright: Family, wealth, legacy, security, completion.

Symbolism:
The Star depicts a luminous vampire bathing in a moonlit pool, her pale skin shimmering with starlight. She pours blood from a goblet into the water, symbolizing renewal and the cycle of life. Above her, a constellation forms the shape of a chalice, representing hope and inspiration. The night sky is clear, and the surrounding landscape, though desolate, begins to show signs of new growth.

Meaning:
The Star embodies hope, inspiration, and spiritual renewal. It encourages you to trust in the universe and your own inner light, even during challenging times. This card often appears after a period of struggle, signaling healing, clarity, and the promise of brighter days ahead.

Keywords:
Upright: Hope, inspiration, renewal, clarity, healing, optimism, spirituality, guidance.

Symbolism:
A young woman lies motionless, stabbed from both the front and the back by swords. Unlike a self-inflicted fate, the wounds reveal a betrayal or attack from all sides, symbolizing entrapment and the powerlessness that stems from external forces.

Meaning:
The Eight of Swords signifies mental entrapment, limitation, and the feeling of being cornered. It highlights the power of negative thoughts or external pressures that leave you paralyzed. However, the card reminds you that escape is often possible if you change your mindset or perspective.

Keywords:
Upright: Restriction, entrapment, fear, helplessness, crisis, mental conflict.

Reversed
Symbolism:
Temperance is represented by a vampiric figure gracefully pouring a stream of crimson liquid from one chalice into another, symbolizing balance and harmony. She stands with one foot in a dark pool and the other on solid ground, representing the interplay between emotion and reason. Her wings are half-feathered, half-batlike, indicating the union of opposing forces. The background shifts between twilight and dawn, underscoring equilibrium.

Meaning:
Temperance embodies balance, moderation, and the harmonious blending of opposites. It encourages patience and the careful integration of different aspects of your life. This card often suggests the need for self-restraint, collaboration, or finding common ground in a situation.

Reversed, Temperance warns of excess, discord, or impatience. It may indicate a lack of balance or difficulty reconciling conflicting priorities or emotions.

Keywords:
Reversed: Excess, imbalance, discord, impatience, extremes, lack of focus.