1. Qualities This position answers the question: 'What qualities should I seek?

' What are the personal characteristics that I should be looking for right now? Your partner shares some traits represented here. The Guardian One who watches out for others. A protector. A diligent defense of what one holds dear. A benevolent person of authority who's thoughts are not easily swayed from the truth. [ inverted meaning ] Someone who disregards obligation. One who endangers those around him through weakness of conviction or reckless action. 2. Reflections This second position answers the question: 'What qualities will my soul mate seek?'. The cards may also give insight into what life path your partner has traveled, or is currently traveling. Courage To stand up to injustice with a forward, aggressive posture. To seize the day. To act decisively in the face of opposing forces aligned against you. [ inverted meaning ] To cower in the face of opposition. An emotional defeat. To be intimidated. 3. The Hills on the Horizon This third card indicates a journey that must be undertaken by you or the one you seek to be with. What lies between you? What keeps you apart? Beginnings Youthful naivety. Showing optimism. One who charges in to new things and embraces new ideas very easily. The beginning of a new process or journey. Young idealism. [ inverted meaning ] To leave work unfinished. A false start. To act rashly and with too much haste. Blunders caused by inexperience 4. The Beautiful Path This fourth card position is perhaps the most important. It offers guidance and insight. It may offer warnings, or it may offer support. Here, the cards impart their own message in the reading. Oppression Forces are keeping you down. Freedom and liberty are trapped beneath the heel of a greater force. A job grinds on without advancement. Hard work is not rewarded. Too much responsibility. [ inverted meaning ] Difficult demands are met. Inhibitions are overcome. A time for personal liberation is at hand.