Relationships · 7 positions
Radiant heart
Radiant heart explores relationship conditions, change, awareness and desire. 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 relationship conditions, change, awareness and desire?
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 present situation
Use this role to explore “Your present situation” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 2
Surroundings
Use this role to explore “Surroundings” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 3
Trigger for relationship change
Use this role to explore “Trigger for relationship change” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 4
What may change
Use this role to explore “What may change” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 5
What to understand
Use this role to explore “What to understand” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 6
Inner longing
Use this role to explore “Inner longing” 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
Read the numbered roles in order, compare related positions, and connect the interpretation to known circumstances. Write down one question that can be checked in practice.
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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