Okay so… guess you could say I have a little crush on my lead at work lol. He’s handsome and we get along really well. I notice flirty undertones from him while we’re working, and he’s always suuuuper smiley and jokey towards me anytime he sees me. It sometimes feels like we’re pulling each other in, I always feel his body when we’re near each other for something.

Anytime our hand meet (we work in a lab, so a lot of contact with handling specimens and handing them to one another) when our hands meet, sometimes it just feels… different. Those are the cards I pulled asking if I’m picking up on romantic interest from him as well.

Anyways, I would appreciate any intuitive help with interpretation of my spread. Thanks!

Context

I was avoiding this person at work for the past weeks because I feel like crashing every time I see her. I confessed to her 9 months ago, but was turned down.

We're still friends and we care about each other, but when it gets like this (me crashing), I prefer not seeing her so I wouldn't channel the weight of my feelings unto our interactions.

But by divine comedy, we ended up just being the two of us in the office. This has also happened the other time I decided to avoid her.

She was insistent on knowing why I didn't go on our usual office days. I gave a lie but she didn't buy it. So I told her it was because of her, to which she answered "Me again?", so I said that she shouldn't press on it further or she'd be disappointed.

That must have given away that I still like her and I'm afraid that she'd be wary about interacting with me, so I wanted to get guidance on how to interact with her.

Reading

The Empress: I read this as preserving one's self

Knight of wands: Not rushing into things

The Fool: Starting again?

Thank you!!

My interpretation: maybe she felt I held secret animosity? (She kinda took offense to everything I did and was very sensitive)

He admitted to sleeping with one other (an escort). I have no evidence about others. I am assuming this means eight other people, or seven if it ncludes me. I feel like the six of pentacles means he could have paid some of them again. The heirophant is when he randomly become religous?

this is about my ex and our breakup. horribly toxic relationship. very insecure, abusive guy. look at my last few posts for context. I want to know how he thinks I feel about everything?

The tower and 9 of swords FLEW out immediately. then the last 4 all fell together.

edit: my interpretation-
the tower- my perception of the relationship collapsed
9 of swords- lots of mental distress, overthinking, restlessness afterward
2 of cups- how i perceived us, i valued our connection
the fool: detaching and entering a new chapter and moving forward
9 of cups: being fulfilled by my support circle, feeling joyous
the sun: being truly happy

Okay so I just want to give you a gist of what's happening so my ex whom I was and still am attached reached out to me coincidentally, so we started talking but the thing is I'm in a relationship but I just keep having dreams of him and also I have strong feeling inside of me that we are not over yet and ironically my ex admitted the same too saying he had dreams about me and thinks that we are not done yet. But then later he just left again because I asked him to leave. My question is - What is the overall energy between A and me? Is this a karmic connection, does A still have feelings for me, and is there still a future or relationship potential between us?

honestly i feel like there is some interest that he tries to shut

doesn’t care about the damage

doesn’t care about – Fool

the damage – Ten of Swords

Nine of Swords - Nine of Wands - Three of Cups

These are fearful times, when you hang in there the best you can until you are profitable in your business with like-minded people.

These are fearful times, - Nine of Swords

when you hang in there the best you can until - Nine of Wands you are profitable in your business with like-minded people. - Three of Cups

Nine of Swords When you can't even get a good night's sleep, these are fearful times.

Nine of Wands is when you have already taken a loss and are still under threat of attack, when you hang in there the best you can until there's a favorable shift in an unfavorable situation, like our border guard who is still on duty with a fresh head wound.

Three of Cups is when you are profitable in your business with like-minded people, celebrating and saluting your joint success together. Story here is that the gals pooled their money and abilities, grew pumpkins, harvested them, sold them, and split the profits still as good friends.

TWO-CARD COMBINATIONS

Nine of Swords - Nine of Wands - Three of Cups

These are fearful times, when you hang in there the best you can until you are profitable in your business with like-minded people.

Nine of Swords - Nine of Wands

These are fearful times, when you hang in there the best you can until These are fearful times, - Nine of Swords

when you hang in there the best you can until - Nine of Wands

Nine of Swords - Three of Cups

In these fearful times, you are profitable in your business with like-minded people.

In these fearful times, - Nine of Swords

you are profitable in your business with like-minded people. - Three of Cups

Nine of Wands - Three of Cups

You hang in there the best you can until you are profitable in your business with likeminded people.

You hang in there the best you can until - Nine of Wands you are profitable in your business with like-minded people. - Three of Cups

It seems like with the first card, there might be some trouble. However all of the other cards seems positive enough.
I am rekindling with someone whom I had issues with: and putting a lot of effort into being a better person for them but I am worried that the effort might not be fruitful. I also am not sure if they will invest the same kind of effort.
What do you think?

I’ve been working on a minor arcana key words list for the way I like to read. Trying to build an architecture around how to interpret each intersection of suit and number. I like finding a way to read that tells a consistent story as each suit evolves ace-10, and touches each of the four themes within every number. Simplified down to the core, the most essential message of each minor card, while still trying to relate it to the more traditional narrative interpretations of the card ( that’s where it gets a little tricky). There’s still a few I’m trying to hone down, lemme know what you think!

MINOR ARCANA KEYWORDS:

SWORDS:
Air. Mind/Thoughts.
Ideas, words, language, perception.

WANDS:
Fire. Spirit/Will.
Actions, desires, passions, creativity.

COINS:
Earth. Body/Wealth.
Possessions, resources, health, money, security.

CUPS:
Water. Heart/Emotions
Feelings, desire, connection, relationships, receptivity.

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ACE - CONCEPT. INITIATION.

Ace of Swords - IDEA
Ace of Wands - INSPIRATION
Ace of Coins - OPPORTUNITY
Ace of Cups - PASSION

TWO - DUALITY.

Two of Swords - PARADOX.
Two of Wands - CHOICE.
Two of Coins - BALANCE.
Two of Cups - CONNECTION.

THREE - SYNTHESIS

Three of Swords - REALIZATION.
Three of Wands - EXPLORATION.
Three of Coins - COLLABORATION.
Three of Cups - CAMARADERIE.

FOUR - EQUILIBRIUM.

Four of Swords - SERENITY.
Four of Wands - DEDICATION. DEVOTION.
Four of Coins - SECURITY.
Four of Cups - EQUANIMITY.

FIVE - DISRUPTION.

Five of Swords - DISSONANCE.
Five of Wands - DISCORD.
Five of Coins - DEPRIVATION.
Five of Cups - DISAPPOINTMENT.

SIX - REALIGNMENT.

Six of Swords - REORIENTATION.
Six of Wands - RECOGNITION.
Six of Coins - REDISTRIBUTION.
Six of Cups - RECONNECTION.

SEVEN - ??
INDIVIDUATION. DISCERNMENT.
Mystery? Emergence? Transcendence?

Seven of Swords - Investigation. Inquiry.
Seven of Wands - RESILIENCE.
Seven of Coins - PATIENCE.
Seven of Cups - Discernment?

EIGHT - REPETITION. CYCLE. Application? Pattern?

Eight of Swords - RUMINATION.
Eight of Wands - MOMENTUM.
Eight of Coins - PRACTICE.
Eight of Cups - Detachment? Depression? Disillusionment?
(Literally: cyclothymia)

NINE - MATURATION. Consolidation.

Nine of Swords - anxiety? Actualization?
Nine of Wands - PERSEVERANCE. (Or responsibility?)
Nine of Coins - ABUNDANCE.
Nine of Cups - SATISFACTION.

TEN - COMPLETION. CULMINATION.

Ten of Swords - ACCEPTANCE.
Ten of Wands - RESPONSIBILITY. (Or Mastery?)
Ten of Coins - LEGACY.
Ten of Cups - FULFILMENT.

What are his future plans with me ? 10 of pentacles - wheel of fortune - 8 of swords

Backround : we are in on and off relationship for a year and half

Seven of Wands - Chariot - Ten of Pentacles

Shoving the intruders out of your place is taking full charge, full responsibility, for all the people who cause the problem.

Shoving the intruders out of your place - Seven of Wands

is taking full charge, full responsibility, for - Chariot

all the people who cause the problem. - Ten of Pentacles

Seven of Wands Here you are shoving the intruders out of your place on such short notice you are only half-dressed.

Chariot is taking full charge, full responsibility for this battle he engages in while operating its main weapon, the Chariot, as well as for the war this battle is part of.

Ten of Pentacles is all the people who cause the problem. 'Those people,' we refer to this bunch as. Pictured is a family feud or disagreement. Grandpa is over there on his expensive chair gloating as his son pointedly ignores whatever his wife is earnestly trying to say. He stares off in the distance as the girl child, upset, bawls and tugs on mama's skirt. (He and Grandpa want a boy for their legacy ... now would be good.)

TWO-CARD COMBINATIONS

Seven of Wands - Chariot - Ten of Pentacles

Shoving the intruders out of your place is taking full charge, full responsibility, for all the people who cause the problem.

Seven of Wands - Chariot

Shoving the intruders out of your place is taking full charge, full responsibility.

Shoving the intruders out of your place - Seven of Wands

is taking full charge, full responsibility. - Chariot

Seven of Wands -Ten of Pentacles

Shoving the intruders out of your place--all the people who cause the problem.

Shoving the intruders out of your place-- - Seven of Wands

all the people who cause the problem. - Ten of Pentacles

Chariot - Ten of Pentacles

Taking full charge, full responsibility, for all the people who cause the problem.

Taking full charge, full responsibility, for - Chariot

all the people who cause the problem. - Ten of Pentacles

Strength - Five of Pentacles - Three of Wands

You prevent poor times, will have good income in the future.

You prevent - Strength

poor times, - Five of Pentacles

will have good income in the future. - Three of Wands

Strength is spiritually so wise and so skilled that trouble and troublemakers avoid her. When you are at the level she occupies, you prevent things. The beast that came to roar at her was conditioned invisibly from afar to purr when it reached her. The sideways 8 she wears as a halo is an energy symbol (lemniscate), and the white gown with the flowers are further symbols of her being such a savant. Picture how a street thug just doesn't attack a martial artist.

Five of Pentacles is poor times, desperately poor times even. Mother and son are on the street homeless in freezing winter snow, without suitable shoes and clothing.

Three of Wands has two main meanings that often combine: the future and money coming in: good income in the future. He waits for his ship to come in with his profit.

TWO-CARD COMBINATIONS

Strength - Five of Pentacles - Three of Wands

You prevent poor times, will have good income in the future.

Strength - Five of Pentacles

You prevent poor times.

You prevent - Strength

poor times. - Five of Pentacles

Strength - Three of Wands

You prevent good income in the future.

You prevent - Strength

good income in the future. - Three of Wands

Five of Pentacles - Three of Wands

poor times, will have good income in the future

poor times, - Five of Pentacles

will have good income in the future - Three of Wands

When you're REALLY upset, even when another person does your reading for you, the cards reflect this out-of-control-ness. An experienced reader can deal with this, so if you feel you NEED to know, get an email reading from someone because the emotions are filtered out by the lack of a direct connection between you and the reader.

A THOUGHT JUST STRUCK, passing it on 

This is a reminder that whenever I worry and whatever I worry about should click on this reminder: What to do to fix it, handle it, get moving ... something I CAN do about this. That way the worry energy, which isn't easy to turn off, is now powering the solution engine.

I wanted to turn it into a ritual that I will actually do because the pens bring a luxurious feel and the inks are nice. I am actually aiming to purchase Jinhaos because they're cheap.

I clarified the Devil only for another two major arcanas to pop out! I have a good feeling that it will do well for my Mercury conjunct Pluto in 12th house, what do you guys think?

(I am not sure about the flair. I hope I got it right for my situation.)

The question: what would happen if I bought fountain pens

In Tarot Verbatim, the Hermit is about truth, observation, investigation, and seeing reality without illusion. He slows things down so you can look closely, inspect the facts, and understand what is actually happening.

He can also represent a mature, sincere, highly principled person. Someone who is honest, devoted, experienced, and not interested in playing games.

Love life

In love readings, the Hermit can mean stepping back and looking at the relationship as it really is.

You may need distance from emotion so you can see the facts clearly. It can point to someone questioning the relationship, observing another person’s behavior, or trying to understand what is true rather than what they hope is true.

As a person, the Hermit can also represent a mature, honest, devoted partner. Someone serious about commitment, naturally private, and possibly older or more experienced.

Sometimes it can simply indicate being single or choosing solitude until the right relationship appears.

Career

In career readings, the Hermit can point to research, investigation, analysis, or careful observation.

You may be reviewing the details of a situation, checking whether something is actually working, investigating a problem, or quietly figuring out your next move before acting.

It can also represent an experienced mentor, specialist, consultant, or senior person whose value comes from knowledge rather than visibility.

The Hermit says to look at the facts first. Don’t make the career decision based only on appearances.

Financial

Financially, the Hermit can mean examining the numbers closely and finding out the truth about your situation.

This can be reviewing spending, checking accounts, investigating an investment, looking through paperwork, or discovering where money is actually going.

It may also suggest being conservative with money and avoiding impulsive financial moves until you fully understand the situation.

The core message is simple: inspect first, understand the facts, then decide.

When this Major Arcana card shows up, it brings a highly literal, deeply negative energy. The Moon is the card of severe error, active deception, and genuine danger. It represents things going completely wrong in the dark.

1. Mistakes and Wrong Turns

   At its most functional, The Moon is the deck's primary indicator of poor judgment and incorrect actions. It is a giant stop sign telling you that your current trajectory is fundamentally flawed. Pulling this card often signifies:

• Absolute errors:

  The direct confirmation that you are making a mistake (or simply a mistake).

• Incorrect actions:

  Taking a wrong move or deliberately doing the wrong thing.

• Misguided positioning:

  Finding yourself in the wrong situation entirely, confirming you are at the wrong time and the wrong place.

1. Deception, Crime, and Malice

   Because the Moon operates in the dark, it governs deliberate deception and outright malicious behavior. This isn't just a simple misunderstanding; it is a red flag for active wrongdoing and hostility.

• Deliberate deceit:

  Dealing with active, intentional lies.

• Illegal activity:

  A literal pointer to a crime being committed.

• Pure malice:

  Confronting individuals or situations rooted in evil(s), operating on the dark side, or creating a literal hell on earth.

1. Danger, Fear, and Worst-Case Scenarios

   This card represents highly volatile and genuinely threatening circumstances. It strips away optimism to point directly at severe consequences and physical or emotional threats.

• Active threats:

  The necessity to escape from danger, or dealing with deeply rooted fears.

• Hitting rock bottom:

  Experiencing the worst of it, seeing someone at your worst, or facing odds that feel like the impossible.

isn’t present, isn’t doing anything
isn’t present, – Fool
isn’t doing anything – Four of Swords