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Tara's avatar

It looks to me like they’re consciously searching for that 10 of cups feeling they had in the past…and the ace is the same cup the page is holding. Like they are taking conscious actions to soften, be more vulnerable, maybe her and her partner are creatives? And their creativity was something they shared?

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Cameron M. Bailey's avatar

>>>It looks to me like they’re consciously searching for that 10 of cups feeling they had in the >>>past

I read it much the same way. And though there is some strife now, clearly it can be overcome.

>>>the ace is the same cup the page is holding

Thanks for pointing that out. I see that as illustrating the fact that if they can get past the strife, the relationship will again meet her desires, needs, expectations, &c...

>>>Like they are taking conscious actions to soften, be more vulnerable

Yeah, it looks to me as if there is some hurt there, some strife, but not really all that serious, certainly something that can be overcome with perhaps a bit more opening up, seeing the other's perspective. Trying to understand where each are coming from in their point of view.

>>>maybe her and her partner are creatives? And their creativity was something they shared?

Interesting. Can you explain further?

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Tara's avatar

Thanks Cameron! I mostly mentioned about them being creatives because of the cups cards, and the Page seems like a super creative person talking to a fish and all..and the presence of the sun also to me shows creativity being a focus.

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Cameron M. Bailey's avatar

Thank you for the follow-up, I really appreciate it! It is super interesting to me being able to see what others find within a spread!

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The Starfire Codes's avatar

I think they either want a baby and she's having trouble conceiving or she wants a baby and he doesn't (or doesn't yet). She wants an apology and an end to the strife. There's an energetic discrepancy. She wants things to either go back to what they were prior to the strife, or she wants what she thought the relationship was going to be but isn't, and she's having trouble rectifying that. The partner sees her as heartbroken and there's either nothing he can do about it or nothing he's willing to do about it based on his perception of the situation.

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Cameron M. Bailey's avatar

This is a really interesting interpretation. Thank you for sharing it here. I see the disagreement, the disconnect between them, the hardened positions. I also see the need for apology.

But I didn't pick out the conflict, disappointment, hurt being over not having a child. While my interpretation was a bit different, reading this I believe that I see where the child detail popped for you.

Thank you again, you've given me something super interesting to contemplate this evening.

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The Starfire Codes's avatar

Sure! Thanks! Sometimes the Page of Cups can mean a pregnancy or an apology, either relating to the fish inside the cup. I saw the child reflected in the Sun card and how he felt unable somehow to fix her broken heart, and that's why my mind went to it.

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Cameron M. Bailey's avatar

I really appreciate you pointing it out, it did lend a good deal of contemplation last night!

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Ryan Williams's avatar

In the context of the card layout as I see it, the Page of Cups stands out as a youthful and imaginative figure.

King of Cups: Represents emotional maturity, wisdom, and compassion. The Page of Cups could be learning from or aspiring to embody these qualities.

Page of Swords: Another youthful figure, but more focused on intellect, curiosity, and communication. The Page of Cups might be contrasting with or complementing the Page of Swords in terms of their approaches to learning or expressing themselves.

Three of Swords: Symbolizes heartache, emotional pain, or sorrow. The Page of Cups could be encountering or trying to understand emotional challenges or disappointments.

Two of Cups: Represents harmony, connection, and mutual understanding in relationships. The Page of Cups might be experiencing the beginnings of emotional bonds or partnerships.

Ace of Cups: Signifies new emotional beginnings, love, and spiritual fulfillment. The Page of Cups could be exploring or discovering new emotions or creative inspirations.

Ten of Cups: Indicates emotional fulfillment, happiness, and family harmony. The Page of Cups might be seeking or envisioning this ideal state in relationships or personal life.

Five of Wands: Reflects challenges, competition, or conflicting interests. The Page of Cups might be navigating conflicts or disagreements in a creative or emotional context.

Knight of Swords: Represents action, determination, and decisiveness. The Page of Cups might be inspired or challenged by this energetic and assertive figure.

The Sun: Symbolizes joy, success, and positivity. The Page of Cups could be experiencing or seeking happiness and contentment in emotional or creative endeavors.

I'm strongly feeling a youthful, imaginative approach to emotions, creativity, and relationships. It may suggest a period of emotional growth, exploration, or learning, influenced by various aspects of joy, challenges, intellectual pursuits, and emotional experiences depicted by the other cards on the board.

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Cameron M. Bailey's avatar

>>>I'm strongly feeling a youthful, imaginative approach to emotions, creativity, and relationships.

I read the spread in much the same way. We know that our querent is in her upper 30's, but she's clearly young for her age. In a playful, fun, positive way, not a negative immaturity.

>>>It may suggest a period of emotional growth, exploration, or learning, influenced by various >>>aspects of joy,

I too see a great deal of joy in the spread.

>>>challenges, intellectual pursuits

But, this is where I see the conflict. A different idea, point of view, ideal. They both feel really strongly about it, and are trying to push the other to accept it, without being willing to hear or consider the other's perspective.

I do though see that conflict as something that can be addressed, without too much difficulty, but it will require slowing down and looking at things from the other side in order to build understanding.

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