the Lovers represents a perfect blend of the head and heart; it could be the moment of an epiphany, when the thing you need to know suddenly comes to you in a spark of inspiration. 
For the romantic at heart, yes it also means love, partnership, connection, and sex.  

Today we'll talk about locations. You could take a break in these spaces (room), go for lunch near them (city), or plan a trip (world). 

​The Lovers as:
A place in your house? 
• The bed
• The couch or love seat

A place in your city? 
• A theatre
• The park 
• The beach
 
A place in the world? 
• Paris
• The Tropics
• Virginia ("Virginia is for Lovers")

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​The Hierophant follows rules from an established tradition, possibly ones created years ago by a strict and authoritative patriarchy. The Hierophant is akin to a priest and is the embodiment of these established doctrines. This may be a curse, a blessing, or both. 

Questions answered by the Magician:
Who? A religious leader, a teacher, or a police officer
What? Traditional guidance
Where? A church, a pew, or the establishment
When? April and May; When traditions are followed
Why? Because sometimes you just need to follow the rules
Yes or no? Maybe, it depends   
What color to paint your toenails? turquoise, violet, or brown

The Emperor is the Father or authority figure. He favors rules and regulations and expects everyone to follow them. Because he is diligent and educated, the Emperor is a wise, skillful and stable counsel to seek.
He is a great boss or father, or merely a strong masculine influence. 
 
Questions answered by the Emperor:
Who? a Dad; a Grandfather; a professor; a masculine boss
What? The need to set limits and become more stable
Where? A dad's house. A workplace
When? Unexpectedly abrupt; The start of Spring; Aries
Why? Because when you do not have the answers, you must find the person who does
Yes or No? Yes, if you follow the rules
 
What should I clean?

• The office
• The front hall

     
Where are my keys?

• On the desk
• Near the table
• Dad has them

 
The Emperor as:
An action?

• Ask an expert
• Lead the team

Place in your house?

• The bathroom (The Thinker on the Throne!)
• The big comfy chair in the living room
• The desk chair in the office

 
Place in your city?

• A University
• A lecture hall 
• The Police station

Place in the world?

• Washington DC
• Berlin
  
• The capital of a country 

 
Something to eat?

• Steak and potatoes
• A burger
• A giant cold mug of beer
• A shot of whiskey

 
A color? Red, purple, orange
 
A movie theme? Authority, a Patriarch

• The Godfather
• The Hunt for Red October
• Three Men and a Baby

 
A new career?

• Self-employment
• Government job
• Entrepreneurship

 
Some Emperor combinations
With Tower: A violent war.
With Nine of Wands: The resistance against authority, such as a child standing up to a Dad.
With Five of Cups: An authority figure grieves a loss.
With Ten of Swords: A powerful structure begins to collapse; The smashing of the patriarchy.
With Four of Pentacles: A Dad tries to help; ask your father. 
 
Before any card: An authority figure is involved in (card)
After any card: Structure, power
 
The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events.
The Emperor could indicate:

• A new boss or career reorganization
• A message from an authority
• Wisdom obtained through reading or study
• An executive’s chair

 

The Empress is the Earth Mother. She has the biggest and most compassionate heart, and often gives so much and suffers greatly for it.
The Empress warns us not to bite off more than we can chew, but when we do take on a project, fulfill it to the end with immense love, practical wisdom, and empathy for others. 
 
Questions answered by the Empress:
Who? a Mom; a mother figure; a grandmother figure; mother earth
What? A garden
Where? Mom's house; a garden; a rocking chair
When? When the baby is born (literal or metaphoric); The beginning of Spring; The beginning of Autumn
Why? Because everyone needs a little bit of compassion and empathy, even you
Yes or No? Yes
 
What should I clean?

• The living room
• The nursery

     
Where are my keys?

• Mom has them

 
The Empress as:
An action?

• Care for someone
• Adopt a pet
• Have a baby

 
Place in your house?

• The dining room
• Kitchen projects
• The crafts closet
• A rocking chair

Place in your city?

• School
• Supermarket
• Hospital

 
Place in the world?

• Scandinavia
• Canada
• Western Europe
• Australia

Something to eat?

• Lasagna
• A grilled cheese sandwich
• Something homemade and filling
• Natural, whole grain foods

 
A color? Green, turquoise, orange
 
A movie theme? Nature, motherhood

• The Joy Luck Club
• March of the Penguins
• Akeelah and the Bee

 
A new career?

• The care industry or hospitality
• A work from home job
• Nanny or babysitter
• Mom

Some Empress combinations
With Star: A strong intuitive feeling of destiny being fulfilled; A pregnancy.
With Ten of Wands: The burden of parenthood or caregiving.
With Four of Cups: Someone is apathetic about nature or global warming.
With Page of Swords: A young person is curious about fertility, such as a student in a sex ed class.
With Five of Pentacles: Poverty is aided by a mother's love. Seek a parent for help with one's needs.
 
Before any card: Nurture (card)
After any card: Creativity, the Earth, a Mother’s love
 
The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events.
The Empress could indicate:

• A pregnancy or adoption
• An environmental phenomenon
• A significant event involving a mother figure
• Something that affects planet Earth
• A plant

 

The High Priestess is intuitive and looks inside for the truth, rather than seeking answers from outside. The High Priestess is replete with knowledge of the world and can sense the direction that a certain path will take.
The Priestess is a teacher, guide, or wise source of psychic information. 
 
Questions answered by the High Priestess:
Who? Your own subconscious; a wise woman
What? You already know something, but you do not realize you know it; follow your dreams
Where? Delphi; Fatima or Lourdes; Macedonia; In your own head 
When? At night; During the new moon; June and July
Why? You know why
Yes or No? You know the answer
 
What should I clean?

• The tub or shower
• The blinds

     
Where are my keys?

• In a chair
• Near a window

 
The High Priestess as:
An action?

• Do some introspection
• Meditate
• Practice yoga
• Take a nap and record your dreams

 
Place in your house?

• The living room
• The bedroom

 
Place in your city?

• A yoga studio
• A University
• A therapist's office

Place in the world?

• Tibet
• Costa Rica
• Indonesia
• Kenya

Something to eat?

• Whatever you are craving
• Eggs
• Green tea

 
A color? turquoise, blue, Indigo
 
A movie theme? Intuitive wisdom, mystery

• Arrival
• Willow
• Hidden Figures

 
A new career?

• Psychologist
• Conflict resolution
• Psychic or intuitive healer
• Detective

High Priestess combinations
With Moon: Try meditation or hypnosis
With Ace of Wands: Intense meditation leads to a new start or new career. The drive comes from within.
With Three of Cups: Your friends know what is best for you - ask them.
With Queen of Swords: An intelligent person trusts herself and creates clear boundaries.
With Six of Pentacles: Spiritual insight is bestowed upon someone in need.
 
Before any card: Trust your intuition about (card)
After any card: Wisdom, intuition
 
The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events.
The High Priestess could indicate:

• A message from a psychic
• A gut feeling you cannot shake
• A fleeting thought you should not ignore
• Robes

The Magician is the all-knowing, all powerful person. The Magician has every tool they need readily at their fingertips. The Magician can conjure and create worlds.
The magic here is not mysterious, extraordinary, or fantastical, it is a practical application of reality. The Magician tells us to use the tools we already have to accomplish our task.
Our tools might be something we know, something we have, or something we are.
 
Questions answered by the Magician:
Who? Someone who knows a remarkable amount for her or his age or position; someone with a surprising talent; an actual magician
What? The use of an old skill in a new way
Where? An interesting shop you have never visited
When? Very soon; May and June; August and September
Why? Because you already have the skills you need
Yes or No? Yes
 
What should I clean?

• Organize your tools
• Your home office

     
Where are my keys?

• The tool box
• On your desk

The Magician as:
An action?

• Learn a magic trick
• Fix something broken
• Start a project

 
Place in your house?

• The office
• The kitchen
• A crafts area
• The workshop

Place in your city?

• A magic shop
• The library
• A craft store
• The office

Place in the world?

• Egypt
• Ireland
• India
• Haiti

Something to eat?

• Blueberries
• Garlic
• Chocolate
• Superfoods

A color? Aquamarine, blue, yellow
 
A movie theme? Magic, or already possessing the skills needed to win

• The Prestige
• The Martian
• Now you See Me
• Slumdog Millionaire

 
A new career?

• Magician
• Construction
• Network architecture
• Communications

Magician combinations
With Sun: Hard work and willpower leads to immense joy.
With Four of Wands: A dream is manifested at home; a home renovation project.
With Two of Cups: A partnership leads to successful business; creating strong bonds through hard work.
With Knight of Swords: A skilled person jumps into a career and finds instant success.
With Seven of Pentacles: You already possess the tools you need to reap great success this year; diligence will pay off.
 
The Magician before any card: You have all the tools you need to obtain  (card)
The Magician after any card: Mastery of a subject, resourcefulness
 
The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events.
The Magician could indicate:

• A skilled person, such as a professor or specialist coming into your life
• A life event requiring significant resources or knowledge
• A first glimpse of your future destiny
• A magic trick

The fool dances through the hilltops without direction, his faithful pup by his side. Blissfully unaware of the danger, the fool is poised to fall with the very next step.
However, that is just what we see when we look at the card. What we do not know is what is on the other side of that leap. The fool card asks us to take a risk and make the jump. Trust yourself.
If you were truly about to make a terrible mistake, your dog (or another trusty companion) might notice and warn you.
 
Questions answered by the Fool:
Who? A young person with his or her head frequently in the clouds
What? A new venture
Where? Somewhere new and unfamiliar
When? Immediately; January and February
Why? Because without risks and challenges, there is no growth
Yes or No? Yes
 
What should I clean?

• The baby's room
• The litter box or pet's area

 
Where are my keys?

• On a ledge somewhere

The Fool as:
An action

• Try something new
• Take your dog for a walk
• Adopt a pet!

 
Place in your house?

• A high location, such as a shelf or balcony
• Upstairs

 
Place in your city?

• Somewhere you have never been
• A dojo
• A children’s museum

 
Place in the world?

• The Himalayas
• The Alps
• The Rocky Mountains

 
Something to eat?

• Bananas
• Avocados

 
A color? White, Yellow
 
A movie theme? Taking a chance or a fresh start

• Sleepless in Seattle
• Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

 
A new career?

• A startup or seed company
• Something in the tech industry
• Working with pets

Some Fool combinations
With Judgment: A person has an overwhelming urge to follow their heart.
With Seven of Wands: A person defends their outrageous new idea - it is good! 
With Ace of Cups: A free spirit falls in love.
With King of Swords: An otherwise disciplined worker starts a completely new career.
With Eight of Pentacles: A graduating student takes their first leap into a new career.
 
The Fool before any card: A new beginning regarding (card)
The Fool after any card: A fresh start, a bold risk
 
The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events.
The Fool could indicate:

• A new baby
• Changing careers
• Moving houses
• An engagement or wedding
• A precarious hike up a mountain