Position 3 - KING of PENTACLES [Reversed]
Sounds like a good guy to work for! My first impression when i saw this card reversed at the third position was that in my youth--teenage years, specifically--I was pretty poor. Not destitute, but this position can have the meaning of "source or basis of the situation," "why things are as they are," or even "childhood influence." Also, the deeper meaning in this context could be something like "My underlying poverty is spurring me to seek a career in which I can attract and create wealth and stability."My own father was certainly never "unfailingly dependable," nor did he meet "all commitments and promises," which is a cause of some of my insecurity, instability, and financial and education situation today. That certainly qualifies as an "underlying" reason for things. Also, I consider his actions, which is the meaning I am getting from this card and its placement, as "beneath me," and my father has indeed been for over a decade a "rejected aspect" of myself. What's behind my desire to get skills in graphic design is to find a career that is a good fit for me in order to attain some financial success, or at security at the very least.
Position 4 - ACE of SWORDS
Justice, Intelligence, Reason, Truth, Understanding: these things are in my past? Or are they a "fading concern"? I certainly don't want to "discard" them or consider them outmoded. Is it possible that the qualities of the Ace of Swords are "fully realized" or already "taken care of"? I suppose I'm sharp enough to get a design degree. I almost have all my general education requirements taken care of. I'm good at analyzing, being objective, thinking things through, etc. But "completed"? I don't even think that's possible. Unless this refers to maybe already having overcome obstacles and faced adversity? Or maybe going for an A.A. in graphic design will require less intellect than a Bachelor's in Linguistics? That seems plausible. It seems like a card I can agree with, but I'm confused given the context. Also, I'm new at this.
Position 5 - FIVE of WANDS [Reversed]
Disagreement, competition, hassles: but upside down! Cooperation, resolution? Goal or purpose, aspirations; expectations for the future; another possibility. Maybe what I think will happen. Or what I accept as true: assumptions, convictions, perhaps even delusions. I intend to achieve cooperation, although I suppose competition (in fact, most assuredly) will be present. Art programs aren't known for being un-competitive, after all. Hmm.
Position 6 - SIX of PENTACLES
