cards I like today. Eight of Coins; Two of Wands.

Eight of Coins, in the "Self" Position

Give yourself credit for the quality work you are producing; it may benefit your personal development, your peace of mind and your overall position in the world.

The card in the Self position touches on an aspect of how you perceive yourself right now, including how at peace you are with and within yourself.

The Eight of Coins in this position reveals a gift or talent for design, engineering or problem solving -- the know-how necessary to combine utility with efficiency and beauty. This points to a budding master developing his or her craft. When a person becomes proficient at something, his or her good reputation can spread until the work is showcased in the loftiest venues.

It is important for you to respect and appreciate the high quality of whatever work you produce, whether it is in the physical world or in the subtler realms of meditation or inner development. It is also important for you to enjoy the acclaim and the personal, emotional and spiritual benefits that accrue from your achievements.

Two of Wands in the "Situation" Position

Allow the personal situation to unfold at its own pace, even if it's difficult for you to give up control and surrender to a higher power.

The Situation position refers to the general set of influences that surround you and affect your personal experience of peace. We all have to deal with conflict and are affected by the process.

The Two of Wands in this position reveals a situation that could breed some self-doubt and inner turmoil. Although this may feel agonizing to an ambitious person, it's wise to accept that thoughtful hesitation creates the space where new realizations can occur. . Perhaps you have yet to identify the higher interests that have called you into this situation. You may also need to stew in your own juices for a few days or weeks.

What's the best use of your faculties and emotions at this time? Try to quiet your mind in meditation so that you can study what's going on around you. Use your emotions to feel the pattern that this situation might be expressing. Take the time to review what your own experience has taught you about situations like this. Otherwise you might proceed unprepared and in haste -- which could mean greater problems later on.