Exploring a problem · 7 positions
Wine cup
Wine cup explores attitude, the key and response, a timeline and conclusion. 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. With the Major Arcana selected, use absolute deck positions 7, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22. Other available decks use consecutive random draws.
A question to try
What would you like to examine about attitude, the key and response, a timeline and conclusion?
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
Your intention and attitude
Use this role to explore “Your intention and attitude” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 2
Key to the question
Use this role to explore “Key to the question” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 3
Possible response
Use this role to explore “Possible response” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 4
Recent past
Use this role to explore “Recent past” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 5
Present
Use this role to explore “Present” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 6
Near future
Use this role to explore “Near future” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 7
Conclusion
Use this role to explore “Conclusion” 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
Read 1, combine 2+3, compare the timeline 4–6, then conclude with 7. In the 22-card method the absolute deck positions are 7, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 22; they are not repeated draws from a shrinking stack.
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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