A detailed reading · 8 positions
Inner guidance
Inner guidance explores focus, motivation, blind spots, action and integration. The diagram identifies 8 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
Practice deck: all 78 RWS cards
Version and dealing convention
This page defines one numbered version. The local exercise uses the displayed deck and draw method; other traditions may change the arrangement or roles. Agree on the version before drawing.
A question to try
What would you like to examine about focus, motivation, blind spots, action and integration?
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
Current focus
Use this role to explore “Current focus” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 2
Motivation
Use this role to explore “Motivation” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 3
Underlying difficulty
Use this role to explore “Underlying difficulty” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 4
New insight
Use this role to explore “New insight” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 5
Action
Use this role to explore “Action” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 6
How to act
Use this role to explore “How to act” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 7
Values and conscience
Use this role to explore “Values and conscience” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 8
Possible achievement
Use this role to explore “Possible achievement” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
How to connect the positions
Reading sequence (read grouped roles together as explained below): 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8
Follow the numbered arch from 1 to 8. Compare 1+2 for motivation, 3+4 for what needs understanding, 5+6 for a feasible action, then 7+8 for values and integration.
What to watch for
A symbolic interpretation does not establish hidden facts or guarantee an outcome. Separate observations from assumptions and use direct communication for questions involving another person.
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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