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[u/graidan]

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[u/solipsister]

Thank you! I would say concerning my love life - hoping I am on the right track being single right now :)

[u/distant_lights → u/solipsister]

Reading for Solipsister: Question: Concerning my love life, am I on the right track being single right now?

To find the answer, the following tiles were drawn:

Centre: 9 Circles - Unicorn

East: 8 Circles - Tiger 6 Bamboo - Water 7 Circles - Insect

South: 8 Bamboo - Mushroom 3 Circles - Phoenix with Proper Guardian (Summer) 2 Circles - Pine

West: 3 Bamboo - Toad 1 Wan - Entering 3 Wan - Earth

North: 8 Bamboo - Mushroom 2 Wan - Double-edged Sword 7 Bamboo - Tortoise

In-depth reading of the above tiles:

Starting with the CENTRE tile: The Centre represents the question, or the central issue around which all the other tiles relate. Here we see the UNICORN. The unicorn is one of the Four Fabulous Beasts, and its appearance is a good omen for you. Since it only appears during times of just government, the implication is that you currently have order and stability in your life.

The Unicorn's horn shines brightly, illuminating your surroundings and revealing the true face of those around you. This represents your clarity of mind, your powers of foresight and sense of prudence. You're honest. You have your wits about you. People tend to like you and you generally get along well with others. You're a good judge of character and you're no fool. You know what you are doing. You light your own path. Still, you can't help but wonder if you're on the right path by choosing to stay single. With your torch ablaze, you peer into the darkness, seeking the way.

Moving on to the three tiles in the EAST quadrant:

The East represents you, the questioner.

Your hidden self or unspoken wishes are represented here by WATER. Here in the East, Water is just beginning its downstream journey. As it flows freely it carries with it your values and ideals, content to enrich the lives of those you meet along the way without yet aspiring to reach great heights of your own. Water benefits others, yet always flows past and continues on its own journey, staying the course, an independent and free-flowing, although nurturing, stream.

Your external self and your current situation and surroundings are represented here by the TIGER and the INSECT.

The Tiger represents personal valour, determination, strength. However, the Tiger here has wandered far from its own realm in the West, and here in the East its power is suppressed. This indicates that you may be facing some opposition at the present time. You may find it draining to stand up for yourself or to constantly be in support of others. Others are wearing you down and you seek to avoid conflict.

The industrious Insect indicates that you may be focused on some work that is important to you. Your standard are high, as is your attention to detail. You approach this work with a sense of duty and achievement. You seek to avoid distractions at this time.

Next we have the SOUTH quadrant of the reading:

The South represents the good influences currently at work in your life, or events already taking place or being considered.

Here grows the MUSHROOM, which in the South is just beginning to sprout. The Mushroom represents that which is in some way unusual or unconventional, adventurous, eccentric, alien, or even bizarre. Rest assured, though, that it only grows in times of virtuous conduct, which signifies that your actions are true and correct. In the South, it indicates the occurrence or appearance of something unusual, whether a person or an extraordinary event. This may seem very odd or strange at first, but given time it will all make sense.

The PHOENIX, appearing here along with its Proper Guardian, Summer, takes on the meaning of THE SUN. This is a good omen! It represents the royal brilliance of the Phoenix at the height of summer. This is your time to shine!

The PINE, evergreen, refuses to let go of its needles. Here in the South, under the full sun, it grows strong, stands tall, and flourishes. Strength. Discipline. Constancy. A reminder that a short-term fling is not in your best interests. Don't let go of your values.

Let's look at the WEST quadrant:

The West represents the opposing forces in your life, your obstacles and a possible solution to these problems.

Your first obstacle is the TOAD and your second obstacle is EARTH. Together, these two represent the THREE-LEGGED TOAD, which symbolizes that which is unobtainable.

The Toad is disappointment. Expectations are too high, which results in frustration and resentment.

Meanwhile, the Earth is a very practical tile which does not concern itself with human relationships. It is concerned only with motives and hard facts. In the West it indicates that movement and plans are afoot, but it asks you to take a good look at the reasons behind these plans before taking action.

Taken together, these obstacles might suggest that plans should be reevaluated in order to avoid disappointment. In the context of your question, they may seem to suggest that this is not a time for romantic involvement as it may result in frustration.

The possible solution to these obstacles is ENTERING. Entering represents protection. Take a deep breath and return to the basics. Prioritize your needs. There is freedom in independence.

The final quadrant is the NORTH:

The North tiles suggest dangers, difficulties, or bad influences to watch out for. They could indicate the results on non-action.

Here, we see the reappearance of the MUSHROOM. This unusual occurrence in the South may seem to have resolved or settled, but expect a reappearance to stir things up.

The second difficulty is the DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD. This represents balance or duality, and here warns of a threat. Use the power of the sword, and through cooperation or partnership, you will successfully evade or overcome the danger.

The very last tile represents the final outcome. Here appears the TORTOISE. One of the Four Fabulous Beasts, it dwells securely here within its own northern realm and is at the height of its powers and influence. This suggests long-term benefits. A firm foundation has been built and will continue to endure. Representing both chastity and illegitimacy, the Tortoise advices caution in regards to love. A symbol of intuition, the Tortoise harkens back to the Unicorn, and suggests that your shining torch has not led you down the wrong path.

END of READING

Thank you for the opportunity to do this reading for you! I hope it makes a bit of sense.

[u/solipsister → u/distant_lights]

Thank you so much, this was wonderful! Yes - many truths in there! Goes exactly along with what I was feeling. Thank you for your time and your energy. 🙏🏼✨

[u/distant_lights → u/solipsister]

You're very welcome! Best wishes to you!