Relationships · 7 positions
Seven-card relationship overview
Seven-card relationship overview explores the situation, two people, causes, cautions and a response. The diagram identifies 7 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 the situation, two people, causes, cautions and a response?
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 situation
Use this role to explore “Current situation” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 2
You
Use this role to explore “You” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 3
The other person
Use this role to explore “The other person” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 4
Cause
Use this role to explore “Cause” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 5
What needs attention
Use this role to explore “What needs attention” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 6
Method or response
Use this role to explore “Method or response” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 7
Possible outcome
Use this role to explore “Possible outcome” 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
Compare 2+3 as perspectives, then connect 4, 5 and 6 to the situation at 1 before reading 7. The traditional word “forecast” names the layout; the cards cannot establish what another person thinks or what must happen.
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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