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Understanding our past decisions and situations can help us derive more from the lessons life is trying to teach us. It's never too late to acknowledge the truths of our past and bring that wisdom into our present and future.

The High Priestess


89% of people who are dealt The High Priestess in the first position say that it accurately represents their past. The High Priestess exerted a significant impact on your past. This means that at some point in your past, you were likely guided by your own wisdom and intuition. Because you had implicit trust in your own emotions, you may have developed a keen sixth sense, giving you the ability to see beyond the surface of people and situations. Your ability to trust your gut instincts, and the reactions it elicited from others, brought you to the point you're at today.

The High Priestess symbolizes profound wisdom. In this card she holds a holy book; the fact that the book is partially hidden represents that the truth is only partially visible. The crescent moons on her crown and at her feet symbolize the power of your intuition. The High Priestess herself represents your psychic third eye, which allows you to see more than your physical eyes can detect. This card calls for trust in intuition and spiritual inspiration, and faith in the mystery of the unseen. She is a sign that it is time to listen to your inner voice and rely less on analytical thinking. If you follow this suggestion, she can help you get in touch with your hidden talents.

This card may have affected the overall tenor of your life, or just a particular area. Following are a few possibilities for how you experienced these influences in your past:

* You may have been able to see dynamics in your family that others were oblivious to, and been able to trust the truth of your emotions.
* In your social life, you may have found that you chose to become friends with people based on criteria that was beyond their superficial qualities.
* You may have entered into love openly, because you knew you could trust your instincts.

Now that the Tarot has offered its insight into your past and your present, it's time to look forward into the world of what's yet to happen. Read on to see what the cards predict for your near future.

While we often think we are aware of all that is happening in our lives, sometimes the card we choose regarding the Present provides deeper insight than we are able to tap into on our own. Carefully consider the Tarot's following assessment of your present, and see what the cards are trying to teach you about situations occurring in your life right now.

The Fool


Approximately 90% people who pick The Fool in the second position say that it accurately matches what's happening at the present time. The Fool represents the primary influence on the current state of your life. Right now, in your present, you have the opportunity to make a fresh start in some area of your life. It's up to you to choose how you would like this new adventure to progress. You're likely filled with great hope that things will go well, though you're not bound by strict preconceived notions of how things have to be. Beware the pitfalls of indecision or of rash decisions. Instead, enter into this new adventure thoughtfully.

The Fool is the first card of the Major Arcana, representing fresh starts and new beginnings. This card shows a carefree young man looking up toward the sky, unaware that he is about to step off a cliff. The Fool represents naivet, optimism, and hopefulness. This card is a sign of a clean slate, to use as you see fit. At the same time, it may also be a warning to look before you leap.

There are a number of ways this card could be playing out right now. Some possibilities include:

* You may be in the midst of a new romance or another new chapter in your love life.
* Perhaps you're considering a financial decision that will give you a clean slate.
* You may be healed from an illness or physical ailment and enjoying a new period of good health.

Knowing what may be coming up in our future allows us to prepare ourselves for the unexpected. The card that represents your future will reveal which lessons are coming up next in your life. You may learn that you're about to enter into a particularly fruitful or easy time, or the cards may predict that you're about to be confronted with the opportunity to learn some of life's more challenging lessons. We each have lessons to learn, and if we avoid them, the cards tell us that they will simply reappear until they are addressed. When life lessons come your way, allow the cards' insight to guide your way as you work through these challenges. Keep in mind that if you successfully learn your lessons, you can then move on to new ones.

World


This card is the strongest indicator of what your future will hold. Your future, as it currently stands, is represented by the third card you chose. The World is the card of self-actualization. You're on the cusp of ultimate self-actualization. Once you reach the completion of your karmic lessons, you'll have all the talents and skills you need to move forward in the manner you genuinely desire. Upon this actualization, avoid stagnation. Finishing what you've started will allow you to reap the rewards of your hard work.

The World is the final card in the Major Arcana, and is about the attainment of self-actualization. In this card, a woman holds in one hand a wand of involution, which represents the act of integrating life lessons into your understanding of the world. In the other hand she holds the wand of evolution, giving you the power to connect all of the lessons you previously learned. The wreath encircling her symbolizes the universality of all people. The World is a sign that your karmic lessons are complete, bringing you liberation. With this card, you understand the meaning of all of life's lessons, and you're free to move ahead however you wish, in possession of all the talents you'll need for ultimate success.

More than any other step of life's journey, this card represents the lessons you must learn and the experiences in store for you in your upcoming karmic destiny. This may impact you in any number of ways, including:

* A truly fulfilling romantic relationship that brings out the best in both of you.
* Meaningful work that allows you to fully use your greatest skills.
* An opportunity to forge new bonds with family members and develop a more rewarding relationship, using all of the life lessons you've learned along your life path.