[b]The Question:[/b] [quote=@Silent Observer] "Should I stay in my current situation?" [/quote] [url=http://www.angelpaths.com/spreads3.html]The Spread.[/url] [b][u]The Cards I Drew:[/u][/b] [list] [*] [b]The Present:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/maj05.html]The Heirophant.[/url] [*] [b]The Immediate Challenge:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/maj00.html]The Fool.[/url] [*] [b]Distant Past:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/wpg.html]Knave of Wands.[/url] [*] [b]Recent Past:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/maj07.html]The Chariot.[/url] [*] [b]Best Outcome:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/s09.html]Nine of Swords.[/url] [*] [b]Immediate Future:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/sa.html]Ace of Swords.[/url] [*] [b]Factors Effecting The Situation:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/w07.html]Seven of Wands.[/url] [*] [b]External Influences:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/s03.html]Three of Swords.[/url] [*] [b]Hopes and Fears:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/w10.html]Ten of Wands.[/url] [*] [b]Final Outcome:[/b] [url=http://ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/maj03.html]The Empress.[/url] [/list] [b]My General View of the Reading:[/b] It seems as though your present is bound by very traditional beliefs of some kind, whether that be religious or otherwise. The Fool is a card that represents the start of a new journey, and he sits irrevocably at the position of your immediate challenge, leading me to conclude you're starting a new beginning, and that it may at first be difficult to adjust to the differences. Your distant past represents that of good tidings being brought to you via the Knave/Page of Wands. It seems as though your recent past evoked the need to learn how and when to control strong emotions. Your best possible outcome, however, is the overcoming of some sort of regret that the Nine of Swords typically displays. This isn't necessarily a negative thing, though, as you could regret a falling out with someone due to whatever path you're picking between, and you will get through it just fine. Your immediate future is one where you will have to use whatever knowledge, or power you have to make a decision, likely the decision you're hoping this reading will help with. You should face your fears, that's what the Seven of Wands is meant to show you. Yes, you are afraid, but you should take whatever risk you're scared of. Are you hurting emotionally right now, or have you hurt someone? Are you afraid of inflicting or receiving more pain based on the actions you choose? I don't particularly want to read into the Hopes and Fears portion of the spread, but it seems--to me--that you're afraid of being stuck under someone else's rule. Don't be. Stand up for yourself. The final outcome is the Empress; To be put simply, she embodies unconditional love and support. However, as I will do with all of my readings, I give you fair warning, I do not know your situation. I invite you to read the links I provided for you, and to see if you might glean a better understanding of what the cards hold for you. :)