A detailed reading · 4 positions
Self-exploration II
Self-exploration II explores inner life, spiritual life, knowledge and emotional life. The diagram identifies 4 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 inner life, spiritual life, knowledge and emotional life?
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
Inner life
Use this role to explore “Inner life” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 2
Spiritual life
Use this role to explore “Spiritual life” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 3
Knowledge and learning
Use this role to explore “Knowledge and learning” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 4
Emotional life
Use this role to explore “Emotional life” 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
Read 1 at the centre, 2 above, then 3 at the lower left and 4 at the lower right. Compare the inner concern with the other three areas. This is distinct from Self-exploration I, whose roles are personality, reason, emotion and values.
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
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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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