You feel a sense of purpose and the willpower to get things done. Self-empowerment is the key word here. Any new enterprises in love or career show great potential. You feel that you have the ability to think on your feet and, faced with opposition, the appearance of The Magician is an excellent omen of success. Time to believe in yourself and go for it!
The cards suggest that what you most want at this time is a new start - to close this chapter in your life and have a brand new beginning. This is not a time for regret but for rejoicing. Rewards for past efforts will follow and you are sure to have many opportunities presented to you. Life will pick up a pace and the choices you make will have far-reaching implications that could change your life dramatically.
You are afraid of making the wrong decisions. There is a warning here that foolhardy, impetuous actions could lead to major problems. Perhaps you feel that you don't have control over a situation, either personal or professional. You may feel unable to complete a task or stay in a current relationship and fear the consequences of your decisions. Perhaps you know deep down that what you want isn't really such a good thing.
You are instinctively taking time to relax and reflect, drawing on your inner strength and wisdom to guide you through this difficult period in your life. Time is a great healer, so even if you don't know quite what to do now, you will eventually make the right decision. The Hermit signals a warning not to make hasty decisions. Make sure you observe a period of rest and recuperation if you have been unwell.
Insecurity is a devil that taunts us, but only if we listen to that 'doubting Thomas' we all have in our heads. Ignore it. What do your instincts tell you? Perhaps you don't like what they say. Well you could always go against your intuition - but we all know what that leads to, don't we!
You will in time know what decision to make about who or what must be given up. This is a time of passage from one phase of your life to another. It may be a difficult choice, and self-sacrifice is never easy, but if you look for truth and integrity and don't be too materialistic or hang onto things or people for all the wrong reasons, everything will turn out in your favour.