Serious attack--Requesting help (Page 2 of 2)

Thanks Craig,

David and Josh don't really mean anything to me yet.  We'll see.  Maybe Biblical references?

I think 8 of Swords often means a test, which would apply to this situation.  When I was playing with Tarot a year or so ago, this card kept coming up.  I did a reading yesterday too at tarot.com.  Here is the spread:

Situation: Six of Cups
The past holds clues to your immediate situation. Evaluate past feelings and compare them to what you feel now.

When the Six of Cups is in this position, the immediate circumstance may be powerfully reminiscent of the past. Your mind and heart recall long forgotten places, faces and feelings. Much information is stored within these memories and something about the present circumstance is triggering them.
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Challenges/ Opportunities: Seven of Cups
The goal is to ensure that abundance is made available for everyone.

When the Seven of Cups is in this position, stay focused on the highest possible outcome for the greatest number instead of just for yourself. The tendency this card warns us of is that of ego-inflation, wherein you imagine that all this beauty, wonder and fulfillment is rightfully yours to possess and consume.

While many things are indeed possible at this time, only one is ready to be realized. Which one you choose is not about you alone. The true choice concerns what is the best direction you can lend your will to in order to serve the greater good. Amidst all the abundant possibilities, you must concentrate on the best choice in the larger context, then discipline your will to pursue that direction alone.
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Advice: Four of Cups
Renounce the circumstances that have brought you to a standstill. Rouse yourself from the doldrums.
The Four of Cups in this position wants you to take a clear look at how stalled or distracted you have become. You may have been bogged down in negativity, hopelessness or a sense of limitation. It is not to your advantage, however, to see the world through such a narrow lens. Cut through some of the forces that undermine you, causing you to feel incapable. Sometimes you have to define what you are "for" by defining what you are "against." Decide that you are not leaden as is the cup of earth, not placid as is the cup of water, not turbulent as is the cup of air. Rather, now may be the time to be as aroused as is the cup of fire. This arousal may constitute liberation from the doldrums.
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Daily Lesson: Two of Pentacles
Resist the temptation to worry when situations require considerable faith and adaptability.

The Two of Coins in this position requires willingness to juggle opposing obligations or commitments. Situations of great uncertainty require considerable faith and adaptability. Keep an open mind; resist the temptation to worry.
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Near Future: Ace of Cups
Open yourself to the warmth of a harmonious, welcoming universe. You will be safe there.
With the Ace of Cups in this position, you are going to make contact with a person, situation or group significant to your psychic and emotional life. This new influence will help you shift your focus. You may awaken to a sweeter, more harmonious and nourishing life experience.

Even if you have spent years living without anything like this, and it arouses your suspicions, try to relax into it. Don't resist. Allow the experience to soften you and teach you how to trust again. Just because the past has been difficult or lonely doesn't mean you have to live that way forever. This opportunity gives you permission as well as a safe place to feel your sweetness again. Unfold your petals. Glory in being the wanted child of a benign universe. No harm will come to you.

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So, I should look to the past for clues, (I have past life issues with this person I think);  Use the help I have been given wisely and for the greatest good; don't shut down like I often do when I am too stressed; don't worry; I'll be safe.

Also, the original spread I did before this started had the Devil in the situation position,  but the Emperor in the allies position: "The Emperor in this position suggests that powerful interests have noticed you and want to take you under their wing," and the Queen of Cups in the Long Term position:"The Queen of Cups in this position indicates that you may underestimate how gifted you are in the realms of intuition and empathy. You have tremendous potential to serve others if you cultivate your talent and take it seriously."  And the main block or inhibition is Temperance: "Don't allow fear of change to paralyze you." 

All pretty true and ultimately positive.

Kathy