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Karmic Spread Reading Interpretations
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5 GOVERNED BY THE HIEROPHANT: SYSTEMS BORN INTO, SOCIETAL INFLUENCE
UPRIGHT: Your early environment was clear, purposeful, controlled, a perfect boot camp for a
future emperor. Whether your parents were ambassadors or giants of industry here at home, you
were in and around the corridors of power and influence. INVERTED: At one extreme, this was far
too much adult responsibility in lieu of toys and games. At the other extreme, you may have had
little guidance or role modeling to go by.
6 GOVERNED BY THE LOVERS: EMOTIONAL TAPES, BASIS FOR RELATING/CREATING
UPRIGHT: Power and authority are attractive to many people, but for you, this archetype makes
this serious business. You have a conventional desire for love and sex, with courtship, engagement,
etc. probably with an older, but certainly established, mate. INVERTED: At one extreme, you may
have more than enough ambition for you, your mate, and your entire family.
7 GOVERNED BY THE CHARIOT: PHYSICAL RESOURCES, MEANS TO ACHIEVE
UPRIGHT: You are a master at the game of life. You are strong physically, financially, politically,
socially. You are the Duke in his hilltop castle surrounded by loyal attendants. INVERTED: Check
your resources as a general would check his men—their physical condition (health and equipment),
their emotional well-being (sex life), and their state of mind (loyalty).
8 GOVERNED BY STRENGTH: EMOTIONAL RESOURCES, ENERGY
UPRIGHT: You draw much of your strength from within and above, accepting responsibility, but
you also gain strength from the very people depending on you. You are loved and admired by many.
INVERTED: You may depend on someone else for your strength, but be wary of taking advantage.
Nor can you let another control you or assume your responsibilities.
9 GOVERNED BY THE HERMIT: BELIEF SYSTEM; BASIS FOR DECISIONS
UPRIGHT: Here is the system player, guided by faith in collective thinking, the actions of a group.
It is faith in the idea of society itself, and so at root very Socratic. You look for people with whom
you can share an ideology. INVERTED: At one extreme, there is rejection of the group, the society,
and advocacy of supreme individuality. Your ideal home may be a remote cabin in the woods. At
the other extreme, too much faith in collective thinking hinders the individual path. This has been
seen in radical socialism/communism in the 20th century.
10 GOVERNED BY THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE: CENTRAL MESSAGE, THEME OF READING
UPRIGHT: This is a time for order, discipline, rules. You must assert yourself, taking more responsibility
and an active leadership role. You might be tempted to go a bit easy except that other people
depend on you and helping them is the best thing you could do for yourself as well. INVERTED:
Look to the leadership of someone obviously capable to help you with your responsibilities. Your
goals can best be met by teaming up with another person or group, perhaps more established and
experienced than you/yours.
11 GOVERNED BY JUSTICE: STATE/CONTENT OF MIND
UPRIGHT: You are prioritizing, establishing procedures, making important decisions, confronting
reality head-on, and taking control. The person of The Emperor may be putting in an appearance
as an advisor. INVERTED: At one extreme, you may be conjuring up more than the situation
needs and should loosen up some. Do not assume more responsibility than necessary.
12 GOVERNED BY THE HANGED MAN: STATE OF EMOTIONS, SUBCONSCIOUS
UPRIGHT: Your heart is opening up to the idea of having power and control. You are beginning to
trust yourself. You are comfortable with the cast of characters, the politics of the moment, whether
internal in the family or external in business. The person of The Emperor may be entering your
heart. INVERTED: At one extreme, the heart is not only opening up to this archetype, it is over
enthusiastic to a fault. At the other extreme, the heart is closing on the idea of responsibility and
power, too much so for good balance.