A student once asked how you interpret cards to mean something that at first glance may have nothing to do with the question. For example: How do you interpret a pentacle card in relation to one's health?

I have taken a three card spread and interpreted in different ways to show how you can take definitions and your intuition and tailor the cards to fit any topic.

The spread
(cards are from The Gilded Tarot)

Definitions

9 of Pentacles reversed = Be aware that you may have been happy and not lonely, there may come a time when that changes. Don't be afraid to change your lifestyle and find someone special to share it with.

10 of Pentacles = You have reached the end of a cycle. You've learned all you care to learn, you've invested all you want, you're ready to move on to something new. Just as you received a gift to start off, why not share your abundance with someone else?

the empress = The message of The Empress is that of creation and passion. You are in a position to nurture and give birth to a project. Tap into the energy of Mother Earth and celebrate her gifts. Recognize, honor, and celebrate your senses, the physical world and nature. Allow your feelings expression.

Making it a reading

Now the trick in tarot reading is to take these definitions and apply it to your question. If the reading was about:

Romance

It is time to take action - get out on the dating scene. The time of being alone is coming to an end and things are about to change. You need to open yourself up to others. You have a lot to offer someone, you just need get out there and take a chance and not be afraid of your sexuality or sexual impulses. Attraction is a completely natural thing. It is okay to express your desires and do some flirting.

Money

It's time to consider what you are doing with your money and stop being so "greedy" to it. It is time to share the wealth. Consider making a donation to charity or to your favorite organization or to someone who could really use a lending hand. Remember: what you give comes back to you three fold. Your investments have paid off so why not do some good with a portion of the winnings? Then its time to think about how you are going to invest the rest. It's time to take a look and maybe make a change to how you handle your money. Try something new. Maybe use some of the extra money to take a class or indulge in a hobby. Your financial situation is stable so you don't have to save every penny. Enjoy it and share!

Health

You need a change in your lifestyle. It's not working for you anymore. There is some old habits that need to change. Now's the time to think about a new course of exercise or physical activity that is healthy as well as fun and a new outlet for you - maybe hiking in nature, yoga or something that involves the mind, body and spirit. Don't just concentrate on the physical body. Good health also requires attention to your mind, emotions and spirituality as well. Start meditating while on the treadmill.

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