var spread1_cards = '7'; var spread1_name = 'The Relationship'; var spread1_desc = 'This is an excellent spread to select when asking relationship questions, as it gives a good indication of the forces that may be at work within a relationship and the challenges that may arise in the future. The central card carries the most weight in this reading and all cards surrounding it should be read with this central card in mind. The base of the triangle is formed by cards 1 & 2 and sheds light on the forces at work in your relationship right now. Cards 3 & 4 indicate what influences you can expect in the next month or so. The long term future influences can be found in cards 5 & 6 and indicate the happenings over the next 6 - 12 months.';
var spread2_cards = '10'; var spread2_name = 'The Ten Card Horseshoe'; var spread2_desc = 'Cards 1 & 2 refer to the current situation surrounding the question. Cards 3 & 4 reveal how your thoughts are influencing the situation i.e.: How you\'re contributing to the manifestation. Cards 5 & 6 are factors that you may not be expecting. Cards 7 & 8 are Influences you can expect in the immediate future.  Cards 9 & 10 are long term future and the probable outcome if you continue with your current thought process.';
var spread3_cards = '3'; var spread3_name = 'The Three Card'; var spread3_desc = 'The 3 card spread can be used for any type of question. It is a simple past, present, future spread. The first cards speaks about your immediate past with respect to the question\'s topic. The middle card addresses your current situation and the third card gives you insight into the future outcome.';
var spread4_cards = '1'; var spread4_name = 'The Single Card'; var spread4_desc = 'The single card spread often assists in clarifying a reading from one of the other spreads. It can also be utilised as a daily intention guide. e.g.: What should I focus my attention on today?';


var cardname0 = 'Ace of Cups'; var carddesc0 = 'Raw overwhelming emotion and the outpouring of it. May imply the beginning of a relationship, a readiness to fall in love.';
var cardname1 = 'Two of Cups'; var carddesc1 = 'The power of attraction. The beginning of a relationship or the reconciliation of one, if there has been a separation. This can also relate to business partnerships.';
var cardname2 = 'Three of Cups'; var carddesc2 = 'Marriage, birth of a child, perhaps the start of a love affair.  The start of something extremely emotionally fulfilling.';
var cardname3 = 'Four of Cups'; var carddesc3 = 'Disappointment, dissatisfaction, boredom, even depression within a relationship. Someone is feeling ‘cheated’ of their relationship ideal.  Honest discussion required.';
var cardname4 = 'Five of Cups'; var carddesc4 = 'Regret over past actions. A betrayal has occurred. This card often signifies a break in a relationship but not all is lost, there is still something that can be worked upon. It will depend on your level of commitment.';
var cardname5 = 'Six of Cups'; var carddesc5 = 'Nostalgia. Great love. Remembering fondly a happy time in your life. Can indicate that a past love will reappear in your life. Nostalgia, not grief, for the past can lead to the future, the dream may still be possible.';
var cardname6 = 'Seven of Cups'; var carddesc6 = 'An emotional situation where all kinds of potential outcomes are possible. However, one must really think the situation through realistically in order to make it become reality, or it will forever remain amongst the ‘what ifs’.  ';
var cardname7 = 'Eight of Cups'; var carddesc7 = 'Walking empty handed into the unknown. You can take no further action in this matter as it will make no difference. There is no other way but to let go';
var cardname8 = 'Nine of Cups'; var carddesc8 = 'This is the wish card. The universe will deliver on a treasured emotional dream. A time of reward for efforts made, much pleasure and satisfaction';
var cardname9 = 'Ten of Cups'; var carddesc9 = 'Commitment and permanence in the realm of the heart. A relationship has survived the rigors of life and the persons involved are finally able to truly commit to one another, warts and all.';
var cardname10 = 'Page of Cups'; var carddesc10 = 'The birth of new feelings. Dawning recognition of the ability to love and be loved again.  Recognition of the reflection of our true selves as reflected in another’s eyes.';
var cardname11 = 'Knight of Cups'; var carddesc11 = 'Romance. Falling in love, or a proposal of marriage. If this represents a man in your life, he will be a true romantic as he worships love and all things beautiful. His heart is easily broken and his faith in a person once lost is gone forever. Not the kind of guy to have a fling with.';
var cardname12 = 'Queen of Cups'; var carddesc12 = 'Deeply emotional, mysterious and somewhat hypnotic. Conversely she can be incredibly selfish, spoilt and self centered.  Never boring! When she appears in a spread you are asked to go deeper into your emotions and subconscious, into the depths of your soul. Either through dealings with a woman who embodies her or finding yourself experiencing some of her traits. You will never be the same person again.';
var cardname13 = 'King of Cups'; var carddesc13 = 'The wounded healer. This man places relationships and love above everything else in life. A gifted counselor whose empathy for others he finds easy to express. He actively encourages others to ‘feel’ more, yet often he is unable to find peace and fulfillment in his own relationships, because he lacks trust of his own heart and is frightened of being hurt. When this card appears in a reading it may be time to ask yourself why you can’t trust the flow of the river that is your life. Why do you attempt to block or divert it with logic?  The river of our life always knows where it is taking us and the course required to get us there. We need only to trust, float, experience and learn from all the lessons on the way.';
var cardname14 = 'Ace of Wands'; var carddesc14 = 'A rush of creative energy that has not yet found it’s expression. However it is often accompanied by a vague feeling of dissatisfaction or boredom with ones current circumstances and firm belief that change is not only possible but necessary.';
var cardname15 = 'Two of Wands'; var carddesc15 = 'You’re metaphorically stepping out of the cave. You recognize that the potential to be more than you are or have more than you do is there. The idea of how to achieve this is not yet fully formed, however it’s time to put more thought and effort into the achievement of this potential.';
var cardname16 = 'Three of Wands'; var carddesc16 = 'A stage of initial completion of a creative idea or vision has been reached.  A good foundation has been laid, however there is still a lot more hard work to come. Maintain your focus and your enthusiasm.';
var cardname17 = 'Four of Wands'; var carddesc17 = 'Harvest and reward for a creative idea, but more work to come.  There are people around you who would be more than happy to help you achieve your goal. Don’t be afraid to ask and utilize their skills.';
var cardname18 = 'Five of Wands'; var carddesc18 = 'Struggle with the material dragon. Money shortages, having to borrow from Peter to pay Paul. A need to be a little more realistic with spending and finances.';
var cardname19 = 'Six of Wands'; var carddesc19 = 'Victory and rewards for efforts made. Public accolades. Those around you recognize your efforts and success.';
var cardname20 = 'Seven of Wands'; var carddesc20 = 'Stiff competition. Somebody else wants what you have worked so hard to achieve. Time to develop your competitive instinct.';
var cardname21 = 'Eight of Wands'; var carddesc21 = 'At last a period of action after delays or struggles. Can sometimes indicate travel.';
var cardname22 = 'Nine of Wands'; var carddesc22 = 'Strength in reserve to try one more time. Just at the point of exhaustion, when you have tried everything else, you will find the impetus to try once more.  ';
var cardname23 = 'Ten of Wands'; var carddesc23 = 'Stress, a feeling of overwhelming pressure. You may have bitten off a little more than you can chew.  Delegate, by relinquishing as many of your problems as you can, enabling you to ‘think’ more clearly.';
var cardname24 = 'Page of Wands'; var carddesc24 = 'A messenger of creative stirrings within. May manifest as a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction in your work environment.  The idea is not fully formed, but change is in the air.';
var cardname25 = 'Knight of Wands'; var carddesc25 = 'Craving ever new and exciting adventures, planning or taking a holiday. Can indicate a change in residence. If this represents a man in your life, he will be witty, energetic and loved by all. He is well intentioned, but tends to get bored very quickly. Not relationship material I’m afraid.';
var cardname26 = 'Queen of Wands'; var carddesc26 = 'Faith, loyalty and strength of spirit required to sustain the hearts chosen goals.  If this appears as a women in your life she would be full of warmth and life. She is capable of both loving and being loved, and is extremely loyal to whatever or whomever she gives her heart too. However if your the type of person who loves to feel needed, beware, she does not ‘require’ a man in her life as she is more than capable of looking after herself.';
var cardname27 = 'King of Wands'; var carddesc27 = 'A born salesman, able to sell ice to Eskimos. A fiery, enthusiastic person who is a natural leader, but because he always believes that he is right, is a very bad loser. A person who is always on the lookout for new adventures and conquests and somewhat scornful of the ordinary emotional and material concerns of life. As with all the court cards, this card is not gender specific and could also manifest in a female.';
var cardname28 = 'Ace of Swords'; var carddesc28 = 'A new world viewpoint which threatens the order. Conflict in the form of arguments and quarrels as a result.';
var cardname29 = 'Two of Swords'; var carddesc29 = 'Blocking ones ears and eyes, to an issue, which requires decisive action. Refusing to acknowledge a problem in the hope of avoiding conflict and trying to maintain  balance in a situation which will topple anyway.';
var cardname30 = 'Three of Swords'; var carddesc30 = 'Ouch, this one hurts. Something that had long remained unsaid has finally been said and it cuts deeply. However at last the abscess has been lanced and healing can begin. The self-delusion in trying desperately to maintain the status quo could no longer continue.';
var cardname31 = 'Four of Swords'; var carddesc31 = 'The time for meditation and rest often required after a particularly stressful period A romantic relationship may have recently ended or a friendship of long standing. Even being sacked from a job can send us here. This is the place we go to lick our wounds after a traumatic incident and gradually re gather strength in order to face the world again.';
var cardname32 = 'Five of Swords'; var carddesc32 = 'Acceptance of limitations and holding conditions stable. This is often a sad card to face as we like to believe that anything and everything is possible.  So it is, however, sometimes we just need to slow down and regroup, before moving forward.';
var cardname33 = 'Six of Swords'; var carddesc33 = 'Moving away from turbulent and difficult times and toward smoother water and a more serene state. Due in most part to your acceptance of the limits of destiny.';
var cardname34 = 'Seven of Swords'; var carddesc34 = 'The sneaky card. You or someone around you is acting in a manner that is somewhat underhanded. Sometimes life requires us to act in a tactful way, on occasions when brutal honesty will not get us the outcome we desire. Make allowance for guile, but be aware that it is in use. Subtlety whilst often perceived as the good way is not always the best way.';
var cardname35 = 'Eight of Swords'; var carddesc35 = 'A feeling of being trapped, paralysis and fear of making a move in any direction, for it doesn’t matter which move you make, you’ll be cut by the swords. Also a dawning realization of how you played a role in getting yourself into the situation in the first place.';
var cardname36 = 'Nine of Swords'; var carddesc36 = 'This is the nightmare card. Fear and extreme anxiety about some kind of impending doom. Our thoughts really do create our reality, so what is it exactly that you’re frightened of? Do you have some repressed guilt that you think may manifest itself in some horrible form of retribution? It’s all in your mind, turn it off, before your thoughts do indeed become reality.';
var cardname37 = 'Ten of  Swords'; var carddesc37 = 'A complete ending. There is no hope, no fix, it’s done. Finally. Although it may be painful, at last a situation can be faced truthfully and a new future can be contemplated. Don’t look back.';
var cardname38 = 'Page of Swords'; var carddesc38 = 'Gossip and petty arguments. Yuk!  You may be the victim of gossip now, or you may feel irritable and tempted to gossip yourself. Talking down others, never makes a person appear or feel better, it merely serves to make the gossiper appear petty to other people.  Don’t concern yourself with what others think or say. Don’t buy into somebody else’s drama. Be love.  Hmmmm! Common!';
var cardname39 = 'Knight of Swords'; var carddesc39 = 'Turbulence. Sudden changes and swift decisions will need to be made. Out of the chaos will come a broader vision of life.';
var cardname40 = 'Queen of Swords'; var carddesc40 = 'Cool, aloof and untouchable. The ice queen. Look at areas of your life where you may have set your standards too high. Perfection is impossible and aspiring too it, whilst it may prevent you from being hurt, also prevents you from feeling. A good woman to have representing you in a court case however, because of her high ideals, faith in justice and unemotional delivery.';
var cardname41 = 'King of Swords'; var carddesc41 = 'A Queens Counselor. A man of unyielding principles, a clever strategist but somewhat remote and unemotional.  Intellectual leadership. Often a surgeon or a Lawyer. The appearance of such a dynamic person in ones life can often be the boost required to develop your own strategic thinking and intellectual leadership capacities. Less heart and more head required in a decision perhaps.';
var cardname42 = 'Ace of Pentacles'; var carddesc42 = 'Fresh ambition toward material success. Often indicates the start of ones own business, because money has become available for it .';
var cardname43 = 'Two of Pentacles'; var carddesc43 = 'Money makes money. Financial growth opportunities, via investment. However, one must be prepared to take risks and not hoard at this time.';
var cardname44 = 'Three of Pentacles'; var carddesc44 = 'Initial success in some material venture. A cause for celebration, but with full awareness of the hard work to come. It’s not time to rest on your laurels yet.';
var cardname45 = 'Four of Pentacles'; var carddesc45 = 'The card of the miser. You are holding too tightly to things that you believe create who you are or establish what your worth, in both the eyes of society and your own. Be it material things or attitudes. Remember that if nothing is ventured, nothing can be lost, however, nothing can be gained either.';
var cardname46 = 'Five of Pentacles'; var carddesc46 = 'Experiencing a feeling of loss, either financial or loss of self esteem or faith in oneself.  Try not to be too hard on yourself. This too will pass.';
var cardname47 = 'Six of Pentacles'; var carddesc47 = 'Lucky you, you may be the recipient of some money, either a win, an inheritance or just someone willing to loan you some money.  Conversely you may find yourself in such a good financial position that you will be able to help someone else out.';
var cardname48 = 'Seven of Pentacles'; var carddesc48 = 'A difficult decision relating to your work life must be made. One that may require financial risk. One choice is the safe option, the other far more risky, but potentially far more rewarding. However, there is no guarantee of success. Much thought is required for this decision.';
var cardname49 = 'Eight of Pentacles'; var carddesc49 = 'The card of the apprentice, but not a young person just out of school. More like second time around. An opportunity to begin again at a time in life when you and those around you expected that you would be settled in life, it is sometimes viewed as a ‘mid life crisis’. It can also indicate that a hobby will develop into a very successful business.';
var cardname50 = 'Nine of Pentacles'; var carddesc50 = 'You ought to be feeling a sense of great self satisfaction.  The kind of satisfaction that can not be gained through the accolades of others, but rather through meeting all of life’s challenges and not only surviving them, but thriving. You know yourself better now and are pleased with the person you have found within.';
var cardname51 = 'Ten of Pentacles'; var carddesc51 = 'A sense of permanence and satisfaction in having created something which can be handed down through the generations. Something that ensures that we have left our mark on this world and the mark will outlive us';
var cardname52 = 'Page of Pentacles'; var carddesc52 = 'Needing to take better care of your body, through exercise and diet. Maybe a detox is in order or just allowing yourself more time to rest.';
var cardname53 = 'Knight of Pentacles'; var carddesc53 = 'A need to pay attention to the practicalities on the physical plain. An opportunity to ground yourself, through immersing oneself in the ordinary tasks of day to day living.';
var cardname54 = 'Queen of Pentacles'; var carddesc54 = 'Sensuality and the preservation of material resources. Think of a female you might know born under the sign of Taurus. This woman likes nice things surrounding her, good food, good wine, good furnishings etc. She will give herself fully to the man who promises to provide them for her, but only for as long as continues to provide them. If this does not represent someone in your life at present, it could be time for you to learn about the full expression of your sensuality. What guilty pleasure should you enjoy now? A massage, a bubble bath an entire box of chocolates consumed with a bottle of French champagne. Whatever it might be, now is the time to indulge yourself.';
var cardname55 = 'King of Pentacles'; var carddesc55 = 'Aspiration for material possessions, those things that show the world that we’re doing well. Think, King Midas. Depending on the position of the card in the spread, the appearance of the King of Pentacles is often an omen that everything that you touch at the moment will turn to Gold.';
var cardname56 = 'The Wheel of Fortune'; var carddesc56 = 'A sudden change of fortune. If you’ve been experiencing a run of bad luck, things are about to get better. Conversely if things have been running smoothly for you, expect a few hiccups. Which ever way the wheel turns for you it will bring a new phase of growth and learning.';
var cardname57 = 'The Tower'; var carddesc57 = 'The complete collapse of false structures. The façade will be destroyed revealing the core which you hoped to keep private. There is no way to avoid this destruction, the tower will fall, whether you want it to or not. You can however avoid the devastation which often accompanies this card if you are willing to deconstruct those areas of your life where an element of falseness exists. Ask yourself in which areas of your life you are not being true to yourself or even ‘the exposure of which part of my life might cause me to feel shame’ How strongly do you believe in yourself, and why have you kept that part of you hidden for so long?';
var cardname58 = 'The World'; var carddesc58 = 'Completion of a cycle. All things accounted for, all loose ends tied up and a feeling of wholeness. Rejoice in the beginning of a brand new cycle, which is unfettered by unfinished business.';
var cardname59 = 'The High Priestess'; var carddesc59 = 'Secrets to be revealed. Pay particular attention to your dreams and intuition at this time as they will be the most accurate indicators of what\'s really going on, or which path is the most appropriate choice for you. If this card represents a woman in your life, she will be enigmatic and a source of wise counsel, often a psychologist, counselor or psychic. Trust her wisdom.';
var cardname60 = 'The Hanged Man'; var carddesc60 = 'Voluntary sacrifice for the greater good. Knowledge that something must be given up, be it a relationship, a person, an attitude or a thing that provided security. It’s no longer working for you and although all sacrifice is difficult, the rewards will far out way the cost.';
var cardname61 = 'The Fool'; var carddesc61 = 'The advent of a new chapter in life. There must be a willingness to take the leap into the unknown. You can remain where you are within the security you know and always dream about life on the other side of the hill or you can go and experience it. Risky? Of course. But all growth requires that we take a risk or else we would stagnate. For goodness sake, have a go!';
var cardname62 = 'Strength'; var carddesc62 = 'A battle with Ego, either your or another\'s. Rage and passion are important parts of our psyche as they are excellent motivators, however, they must be tempered so they can be expressed in an appropriate manner. A bombastic, overly self inflated attitude will do you no favours right now, as your point will be missed but your behavior remembered. If you are confronted by a temper tantrum in another, try to see behind the behavior and recognize the real passion driving it.';
var cardname63 = 'The Chariot'; var carddesc63 = 'A feeling of being pulled in two different directions. A need to draw two opposing forces together, in order to head in a straight line.';
var cardname64 = 'Death'; var carddesc64 = 'Rarely does this card indicate a persons physical demise, instead it heralds the death of something that no longer serves us. A relationship, a job, a belief system. It is the card of transformation as out of the ashes rises the phoenix. Although transformation can be unsettling, even sad as perhaps we really didn’t want an ending. Remember it no longer serves you in its current form. Let it go and embrace the new blessings coming your way.';
var cardname65 = 'The Hierophant'; var carddesc65 = 'Often indicates a spiritual quest for the meaning of life, asking the big questions about why you’re here. It may mean further study or the adoption of a new philosophy. It may point you in the direction of a priest, or spiritual mentor who can help you with this journey of personal discovery and development of your own personal philosophy.';
var cardname66 = 'The Star'; var carddesc66 = 'Life is full of hope and promise at this time. Set your sights on your star and don’t lose faith in obtaining whatever it is that you truly want now.  Our thoughts create our reality. See yourself achieving your goal and concentrate on how you will do it.';
var cardname67 = 'The Moon'; var carddesc67 = 'A feeling of great confusion. Nothing is what is seems and delusion and insincerity are rife. Not a good time to make decisions, or even ask questions as you could not rely on the honesty of the answers. Coast for a while and know that no period of indecision lasts forever..';
var cardname68 = 'The Hermit'; var carddesc68 = 'You may spend more time alone than usual either through choice or circumstance. Use this time as an opportunity for self reflection, rather than trying to fill it up with pointless diversions. Always know what it is that you want, before others have the opportunity to tell you what you should want.';
var cardname69 = 'The Empress'; var carddesc69 = 'Your maternal side is in full force now (even if male). Mothering is about nurturing and caring for other living things. Be it people, animals or even a garden. It is through nurturing something that you will receive the most joy at the moment. It can also be an omen of pregnancy.';
var cardname70 = 'Temperance'; var carddesc70 = 'Balance and harmony within a relationship or a need to bring this about. The head cannot always rule, allowances must be made for what the heart wants.';
var cardname71 = 'Judgement'; var carddesc71 = 'A time of summing up and harvesting what we have sown. The Karma card. The harvest is not always good, but through this process we are able to see our role in the crop we’ve sown and why we are where we are. It is the ending of a cycle, but an ending with clear understanding that our future is built on our past and the role we played in it. Learn from your victories as well as your mistakes and take that knowledge with you into the next cycle.';
var cardname72 = 'The Sun'; var carddesc72 = 'Happiness, joy, celebration and a clear road ahead.  A solid plan for the future. Often shows up when a much longed for child\'s conception is announced, particularly if attempts at pregnancy have been difficult. If you’re already a parent it can indicates a smooth road ahead for a child that may have been having (or causing) problems.';
var cardname73 = 'The Devil'; var carddesc73 = 'Addictions, obsession. Sexuality. A warning to look closely at that which may be preventing you from reaching your full potential.  Addictions of any kind are unhealthy as they distract us from living in the ‘now’. If a person in your life, acknowledge that although they may be sexy and exciting, is your obsession with them healthy? Is it preventing you from experiencing your path, does it make you feel that you must compromise your dreams? If the answer is yes, then find the strength within to walk away.';
var cardname74 = 'The Lovers'; var carddesc74 = 'Big choices with a profound effect on the rest of your life. Often this card represents a lovers triangle, and indicates that a choice must be made between two lovers, or it appears when a woman decides to return to the workforce but is torn by the needs of her family to remain at home and her need to express herself outside of the home. Whatever choice it represents in your life will be a BIG one. Ensure you make your choice for the right reasons, by asking your higher self, which choice will be for the highest good of all concerned?';
var cardname75 = 'The Magician'; var carddesc75 = 'If you’re asking about a man in your life, be aware that he may not be all that he claims.  There is an element of trickery around the Magician, he may be a bit of a ‘player’. If asking about another element of your life, his appearance can be seen as a ‘push’ to explore new opportunities. The journey is possible.';
var cardname76 = 'Justice'; var carddesc76 = 'Balanced thought and impartial decision making are required. The appearance of this card may suggest forthcoming dealings with the law, or a court case. Check other cards around for potential favourable outcomes.';
var cardname77 = 'The Emperor'; var carddesc77 = 'Here we find the Boss, the man who controls his domain, eyes straight ahead and a fair but firm hand on the wheel. If you’re asking about a man in your life, then this person will provide support and consistency in your life. If he appears in another part of your spread he could be advising you that its time to take control of your life and manifest something concrete in your world, be it a house, a business or a new way of life.';