Exploring a problem · 7 positions
V-shaped horseshoe: seven cards
V-shaped horseshoe: seven cards uses 7 positions to examine the timeline, the subject, external conditions and your attitude. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
Practice deck: all 78 RWS cards
Version and dealing convention
This version uses position 4 for the person or issue being examined. A version that assigns it “best response” uses the same role as the hexagram; do not change the role after drawing.
A question to try
What can I examine about the timeline, the subject, external conditions and your attitude?
Before you draw
- Write one open question and define its scope. Keep factual questions separate from symbolic reflection.
- Choose the position order and decide whether to include reversals before drawing.
- Read each card in its role, then compare the positions. Note uncertainty and one practical next question.
Position guide
- 1
Past situation
This position explores “Past situation”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 2
Current situation
This position explores “Current situation”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 3
Near-term possibility
This position explores “Near-term possibility”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 4
The person or issue in focus
This position explores “The person or issue in focus”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 5
Surrounding influences
This position explores “Surrounding influences”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 6
Your attitude
This position explores “Your attitude”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
- 7
Possible overall result
This position explores “Possible overall result”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.
How to connect the positions
Reading sequence (read grouped roles together as explained below): 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7
Read the numbered positions in order, then compare related roles rather than treating each card as an isolated prediction. Write one practical question or action suggested by the comparison.
What to watch for
A symbolic reading cannot verify hidden facts or make an outcome certain. Keep observations separate from assumptions and revisit the interpretation when circumstances change.
Your practice
Practise this spread
Draw distinct cards to practise matching a meaning to a position. Read the prompts and compare them with the complete card meanings.
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