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The Multifaceted The hidden

Heart heart

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The searchlights The teardrop

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The scarlet
origami
witch

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The seed The diamond

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The paperweight The triangles

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The balancing The tulip

act
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The shield The slingshot

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The shirt collar The diamond ring

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The open box The arrowhead

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The open road The womb

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 1. The Multifaceted Heart 2. The Hidden Heart
Advice: If you would k eep your heart in one piece, Advice: Don’t wear your heart on your sleeve.
then keep it in more than one place
If You: You play your emotional car ds ver y close to your
If You: You distr ibute your love and affection over a wide chest. Possibly you’ve been burned before, which makes you
variety of targets. Some are of greater importance, some are of cautious about being too open with your feelings. The object
lesser importance. But you love a lot of people in a lot of of your desire may not even know you feel this way.
different ways, & they’re all important to you.
If Another: This per son does have a hear t, but they don’t
If Another: This per son has a whole host of people and like to be too out-there about their emotions, or too-open about
things they love. If you love or are drawn to this person, under- receiving. Of course, it’s possible they just aren’t feeling the
stand that you will not be the whole of their heart—they spread same emotion another feels for them…
it over a wide variety of greater & lesser loves.
Past: You went thr ough a cautious per iod, wher e you either
Past: You lear ned not to put all your emotional eggs in one kept your heart locked-away or disguised your true feelings to
basket. You’ve distributed your affection among a wide variety avoid hurt & humiliation.
of recipients, knowing that there is more than one form of love
Present: Keeping the hear t well-hidden until the lay of the
in the world, and that they’re all important.
emotional landscape is more clear. Looking out for possible
Present: You ar e seeking to widen your cir cle of ‘loves’ emotional pitfalls.
whether they be romantic or platonic. This can be a healthy
Future: A hear tache & possible public humiliation along
perspective on life, bringing a variety of fresh possibilities,
with it, will lead someone to keep their feelings hidden, & let
but are you seeking to minimize the risk of being hurt?
the heart out to play only under strictly-supervised conditions.
Future: You will come to r ealize you need to expand your A lesson will be learned that to wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve
definition of what love means, and that you may need to lavish is to ask for trouble.
more attention and care on a wider variety of targets.

3. The Searchlights 4. The Teardrop

Advice: W hat are you look ing for? Determine this first. Advice: Cry if you need to; tears are a good stress-reliever.

If You: You’re actively looking for love. This may be constant

with you. When one relationship ends, you’re on the prowl for If You: You’re mourning a lost love, whether it’s a friend,
family member, someone closer or an ideal about love you’ve
the next one. It may be time to turn those searchlights inward;
had to let go of. You could be mourning a lost opportunity to tell
some self-examination may be called-for here.
someone how you feel. Since this heart also resembles a suit &
If Another: This per son is looking for love, even if they don’t tie, you could be hiding this pain under an ‘all-is-normal’ façade.
let-on. Or maybe it’s painfully obvious. Do they come across as
If Another: This per son could liter ally be a suit-&-tie type
needy? Or do they act as if everything is copacetic?
who works in a white-collar occupation. They could be hiding a
heartache or feelings of loss under an all-is-normal facade.
Past: Ther e was an active sear ch for love, possibly motivated
by a feeling of neediness, & this may have resulted in a relation-
Past: Ther e was loss, mour ning, & possibly one or mor e
ship.
romantic disappointments in the past, which still sadden.
Present: Ther e is cur r ently an active sear ch for an object of
Present: A pr obable ongoing gr ieving pr ocess, is hidden
affection. At least, they’re keeping their hailing frequencies
behind a well-composed façade. This person needs to mourn
open. Or perhaps, they’re searching for the culprit.
the old before being open to a new relationship.
Future: Soon ther e will commence an active sear ch for a
Future: Some hear tache to come. Don’t be ashamed to cry.
romantic partner. Ideally, first identify what one wants and
Or meeting a suit-&-tie type who works in a white collar
needs in a partner, then start looking.
occupation & entering into a relationship with them.
 5. The Scarlet Witch 6. Origami

Advice: R em ember superheroes have to sacrifice normalcy. Advice: T he heart is a pliable thing. Y our affections
can take any shape you want.
If You: You may be a per son of super -normal ability, or
perhaps someone just sees you that way. Standing out from the If You: Ear ly exper iences in matter s of the hear t may have
crowd can be fun, but isolating too. You may actually be a witch shaped your way of looking at love & intimate relationships, &
& know how to use it. like a sheet of origami paper, refolding over established lines
If Another: A per son of her oic mien, this could be someone can be difficult.
others look up to & admire. Or they may not like to let their If Another: This could indicate a cr eative/cr afty individual.
imperfections show, putting up a flawless, almost superhuman Or, it could indicate someone whose ideals about love were
front. Someone with a certain magic about them. formed early & resist learning new ways of relating to others.

Past: You may have gr own up cr ushing on one or mor e Past: You may have decided ear ly-on what is true about love,
superheroes. Or you were in a relationship with someone who & what behaviors lead to particular outcomes.
fit the bill, & it left you looking for another such person.
Present: You may be in the pr ocess of deciding what is tr ue
Present: Looking for a super her o, someone per fect you can about love for you, what you value in a relationship, & what you
look up to & admire. Or you want to be that super-hero in some- will not put up with. You’re forming your romantic self.
one else’s eyes, the one admired & desired.
Future: Ar r ival at a clear er pictur e of who you ar e as a
Future: You will encounter someone who seems her oic or lover & a friend, what behaviors honor your heart & which
magical in your eyes. Maintain a realistic view of them, & this do not. Some may see you as more rigid, but it will be a true &
might work out well. A love should be someone we can admire. honest picture of you, leading to more true & honest relation-
ships.

7. The Seed 8. The Diamond

Advice: L ove can be lik ened to a seed, buried in dark ness, Advice: Even perfection can have it’s flaws.
waiting for warmth & light. And diamonds can cut like nobody’s business.
If You: The potential is ther e; you have what it takes for a If You: Someone may see you as per fect, but you’re not feel-
relationship. You may simply be in a dormant period. This could ing any corresponding emotions for them. Or, there may be
be an indicator you’re in a relationship situation that could someone who is perfection in your eyes, but they’re of a chilly,
sprout into full-blown love at any time. remote mien.
If Another: This per son could be connected with agr icultur e If Another: This could actually indicate someone in a miner -
in some way, or maybe they just enjoy gardening. If this person al or mining-related occupation. They may’ve been a geology
is an object of your desire, know they’re not heartless, it’s just major. If you’re asking about someone’s romantic potential,
their emotions are buried and need careful nurturing to sprout. then know that deep down in their heart of hearts — they’re
hard-hearted & unavailable. Look elsewhere. No matter how
Past: The seed was definitely planted. Some seeds never flawless they look.
sprout & others get eaten by birds, but you have left a little of
yourself in someone else’s psyche ~ or body. Past: Ther e likely was a br ush with someone diamond-like
in your past — perfect, hard, & unattainable. If you’re lucky,
Present: If you want someone to consider you as a r omantic
they didn’t cut you too badly.
prospect, now is the time to plant the seed of possibility. Just
leave it there, then walk away. If it sprouts, they’ll let you know.. Present: Tr ying too har d to pr esent your self as flawless, your
emotional pilot-light is off, or you’re dealing with feelings of
Future: Knowingly or not, you have nur tur ed the seed of
attraction to someone who is perfect & cold.
love in another’s heart, & at some point in the future, it will
come blossoming into life. It’s up to you to decide if you pick Future: If confr onted with someone who seems diamond-
that blossom or not... perfect, remember diamonds often have flaws & they’re hard
material. Perhaps another stone would be to your liking?
 9. The Paperweight 10. The Triangles

Advice: Stay grounded in reality, especially when in love. Advice: Some relationships just aren’t meant to be.

If You: You may not be the flashiest or the most noticeable, If You: You may feel cur sed when it comes to r elationships.
but you have value. Your groundedness & sensibility is a pearl You’re on different trajectories, & operating under a network
of great price. Or you may simply be feeling heavy-hearted of other obligations which make navigation toward each other
about something or someone. difficult. You’re two ships passing in the night.
If Another: They may actually be a heavy-set person, or a If Another: This per son may have goals & aims in life which
heavy-set personality. But they may also be the sort who keeps don’t necessarily include you. Though you’re both are operating
things anchored against the chaos. This can also indicate a within the same network, it’s shunting you both on altogether
person who’s downhearted about something. different paths.

Past: You wer e held-down in some way, not allowed to spread Past: Ther e was a near -miss. There was a person or situation
your wings & fly, not allowed to experience romance. which looked promising for a relationship, but for whatever
reason, it didn’t happen or if it happened, it didn’t last
Present: Being held-down or restricted in some way. Love
would be a possibility, if only you didn’t have all of these other Present: Ther e’s a relationship prospect in sight, but though
obligations weighing you down & squashing you flat. you fit together in some ways, you have fundamentally different
aims in life. Enjoy the relationship while it lasts.
Future: Something, someone, or some situation may block
you from receiving & engaging in all the relationship joys you Future: Someone will come into your life who will look like
otherwise might. It could be a substantial obligation which you an attractive candidate for a relationship, but there will be suffi-
must first fulfill before any personal considerations. cient differences and/or conflicting obligations that in the end,
you’ll realize they’re a ‘no.’

11. The Balancing Act 12. The Tulip

Advice: W e cannot live life permanently as a high-wire act. Advice: L et your heart bloom.

If You: You’ve got everything balanced right now, but it’s If You: In the language of flower s, the Tulip stands for fame,
precarious. Do you have room for a relationship now? You’re love, passion, the perfect lover, happy years, and memory.
barely maintaining as it is. You’re feeling love, passion and desire, if not for an actual
person, then for an ideal someone who makes you feel this way.
If Another: This per son has a balancing act going; they’re
not standing on solid ground like it appears. Or, this person If Another: This per son may have alr eady achieved a
could just be very good at juggling multiple responsibilities at measure of notoriety or prominence. On the inside, they’re a
once, possibly someone in a management position. roiling cauldron of love, passion and desire. Possibly, on the
lookout for a likely candidate who fits their ideal.
Past: You had to do so much with so little, ‘Livin on a Prayer’
like the Bon Jovi song says, that it strained an existing relation- Past: Ther e was a str ong, passionate love affair, one that
ship or simply made a relationship not possible. stays in your memory no matter how much time passes. May
have been someone in a prominent position
Present: You may be staying upr ight but having to wobble
occasionally to maintain yourself in a verticalal position, know- Present: You’re likely in a strong, passionate love affair.
ing at some point that you’re bound to fall over. Somebody An emotional springtime is in bloom, & you’re feeling it.
could be upsetting your equilibrium. Or you may be seeking notoriety as a substitute for passion.
Future: You’ll be in a tentative, just-maintaining life situation Future: A str ong, passionate love affair is for ecast for your
where romance or even close friendship are low-priority & take future. It may be with a person of some prominence.
a back-seat to other concerns. Or someone will come into your
life who will dazzled you with their balancing act; how do they
do it?
 13. The Shield 14. The Slingshot
Advice: How much defense does your heart need? Advice: L ove can hit you from a direction
Is there too much or too little? & a person you didn’t see coming.

If You: You’re feeling guarded in matters of the heart. You may If You: You may be ‘drawing a bead’ on a romantic prospect—
feel defensive about everything. O, you may see yourself as the or be the target of one someone trying to knock you out of the
knight, the warrior, the noble-minded defender of the right & running. There’s possibly been a break-up & vulnerability to a
good. rebound relationship.
If Another: This per son may be the militar y or secur ity. Or If Another: This per son could be an exper t at one or mor e
it could be a person of knightly, chivalrous character. It could weapons. Possibly a person with a romantic aim, & you may be
indicate someone with their guard up, a person difficult to get to either the target or seen as competition. Possibly someone on the
know. They may’ve been hurt before. rebound from a previous relationship.

Past: Had defenses up. This could’ve been tied to early life Past: Having taken a r ock to the head in a r omantic sense,
experiences, or a loving relationship that went sour & conse- you’re resolved never to let that happen again…
quently closed one down to further such experiences.
Present: Right now, you ar e either tar geting someone for a
Present: Feeling the need to guar d one’s heart from either romantic overture, or are being targeted yourself. Trying –or
assaults or genuine expressions of interest. Remaining a mystery wishing— to knock-off a romantic rival.
to others feels like safety.
Future: You’ll be targeted, by Cupid or someone less-exalted.
Future: Being mor e guar ded about one’s feelings. Not being If by Cupid, great; love results. If by someone less-exalted,
so quick to give one’s heart to a person or cause. Shielding they’re either looking for a relationship with you, or they’ll try
oneself from further hurt. Being a knight in shining armor for to knock you out of the running for somebody else...
somebody else.

15. The Shirt Collar 16. The Diamond Ring

Advice: Sometim es your Prince/Princess Charming Advice: Sometim es, you must tak e a risk
is just an everyday-type guy or gal. & put yourself out there.

If You: You’re just plugging-away steadily, not really focused If You: Someone may be getting close to making a pr oposal,
on relationships because other priorities demand your attention. either actual marriage or just a ‘going steady’ type relationship.
You’re not the most-exalted person, just an everyday Jack or It could be you who’s getting ready to take the big step & ask
Jill. Love, if existent, is steady. another for such a commitment.
If Another: This per son could wor k at a blue-collar or pink- If Another: The type who wants a solid, steady commitment
collar job. They’re an average Joe, not likely in management. from their romantic partner, it’s just a matter of finding the right
A down-to-Earth person, they likely don’t have some exalted one. This card could indicate someone who literally works in a
opinion of themselves. A solid, if not exciting choice. jewelry store, some other specialty shop, or a department store.

Past: Ther e could’ve been a romantic relationship which Past: You fielded a pr oposal in the past. Or someone could
sprang from meeting each other at work, or meeting each other have considered you for a relationship (unbeknownst to you) &
at some public-service-oriented work. in the end, decided not to.
Present: You’ve met someone at work, or school if you’re still Present: Someone is actively consider ing asking you for a
in school, who seems like a romantic prospect. Or if not, you’re solid romantic commitment, either marriage or a monogamous,
just focused on the day-to-day. steady relationship. Or you’re considering asking for the same.
Future: A r elationship which will come about as the r esult of Future: You’ll either receive a proposal, or make the proposal
meeting a special someone at work or school, or some place to someone else. Time will tell if this relationship is for keeps.
which has a regulation uniform. They’ll not likely be in a high
place.
 17. The Open Box 18. The Arrowhead
Advice: Know what you’re aiming for.
Advice: Open your heart just a little. Or keep Then fly toward it, straight & true.
a closer watch on the open one you have.
If You: Cupid’s arrow may have found you. Or you’re the type
If You: Your hear t has just one entr y por t. You love a small who, when their heart decides on a proper target, is single-
number of people, but you keep your guard up for all others. Is it minded about gaining that person’s affection & undeterred by
possible you were hurt in the past? thoughts of doubt. You may have a definite goal in mind.
If Another: This per son has a number of people they genu- If Another: This per son may have been str uck by Cupid’s
inely treasure, but not everybody. There is a way into their heart, arrow. This card can indicate the sort of person who is very
but one has to have the proper passcode to gain access. This focused and single-minded about their pursuits, romantic or
could be a person in the shipping business. otherwise. They might actually be a hunter.
Past: You may have been a victim of Cupid’s arrow. Or were
Past: Your hear t was left just a little too open, & somebody focused on a goal, which may or may not have been romance.
got in there & vandalized the place. You’ve been straightening
up. Present: Being so focused on something, another ’s apparent
feelings for you go unnoticed. Or you’re the target of someone
Present: Keep your hear t open to new possibilities. J ust else’s focus, maybe uncomfortably so.
make sure those of ill-intent don’t see it as an open invitation
to come in & ransack the place. Future: You’ll have a clearer aim & surer eye in matters of the
heart; you’ll know what you’re looking for in a relationship &
Future: If you’ve been mourning a lost love or a romantic what you’re not. Possibly one of Cupid’s arrows will visit you
disappointment, you will reach a point of recovery, where you unexpectedly.
will open up your heart again to the possibility of a new love.

19. The Open Road 20. The Womb

Advice: Self-care is important, especially in matters of the
Advice: Seek out new horizons for new possibilities. heart.
If You: Home is your safe space; you’re free to be yourself
If You: You’re thinking about widening your world, having there. You may be simply be in retreat to lick your wounds.
adventures before settling down to love & marriage. Any Staying with the known feels safer than to risk exposing your
romantic opportunities along the way, are only part of the heart to possible rejection.
whole picture.
If Another: This per son may be employed in the hospitality
If Another: This per son could be employed in a tr avel-related industry or in some line of work connected with the home. This
occupation. Possibly a person who, at this time in their life, just person could be a homebody themself, & doesn’t get out much.
wants their freedom & is not inclined to stay in one place for too Or, they’re in retreat in order to lick their emotional wounds.
long. May be a love ‘em & leave ‘em type.

Past: You’ve been in retreat, possibly as the result of a romantic

Past: Life was spent tr aveling or on the r oad. Ther e wasn’t disappointment. You’ve stayed on familiar & therefore safe
too much time, inclination or opportunity for romance. emotional ground.
Present: Enjoying life, getting out & seeing things, just the Present: ‘Cocooning’ emotionally, possibly also physically.
pure joy of being on the open road. Love & romance isn’t your Maybe you’ve recently been burned in a relationship & you just
chief priority in life right now. There’s too much to see & do. need some recovery time.
Future: You’ll seek out new vistas, possibly settling in another Future: You’ll be retreating to focus on you & your needs.
place. Maybe you’ll be hitting the road in order to meet someone This could be in response to a relationship gone wrong, a
destined for you. Love & romance will take a backseat for a failure to attract a relationship, or simply a shift in life-
while priorities.

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