Tarot Email Reading: The Lovers VI, The Hermit IX, The Hierophant

Hi Aly,
I have received your question about  concerns regarding your general well-being which is explored in the following 3(+1) card tarot reading.

Q: I am feeling generally unwell and wondered if I have a long term physical problem.

As you know, tarot is not a diagnostic tool but can provide you with information and insight to what the energies and influences surrounding your issue could be; and the steps you might take to improve, better understand or resolve your matter. 

As you can see below, your  layout of 3(+1) cards consists of all Major Arcana cards drawn from the full deck of 78 cards. The question that you have asked here is an important one  and very deserving of your immediate attention.  
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Visual Oracle Ultimate Edition Lite Lifetime License issued to Martha Adams 16.3.28 16.jpg The Tower XVI 9.jpg The Hermit IX. 6.jpg The Lovers VI. 5.jpg The Hierophant

​A: The first card drawn is The Lovers VI Reversed.

​The tarot’s simple answer to your question is: ‘No’.
Additionally, the tarot layout suggests only that what it is you are experiencing is not necessarily a long-term or solely a physical problem.
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6.jpg Visual Oracle Ultimate Edition Lite Lifetime License issued to Martha Adams 16.3.28 The Lovers VI

​Card #1: The Lovers VI Reversed.

This Major Arcana describes the importance of making good, healthy choices for yourself. As this card is reversed, it suggests that you are ignoring to your higher instincts on a matter of some importance to you; and that, you are not listening to, feeling or sensing the wisdom of your own guides and angels. 
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The Lovers VI reversed indicates also, you are conflicted about some matter and the reality, or true nature, of your situation remains clouded or obscured by either too much sentiment or an over-reliance on logic.
 
The Lovers VI reversed is therefore a timely warning, and a caution, that there’s a battle ‘going on’ inside of you and, because you are ‘divided on an issue’, the decisions you are making, or trying to make, could well be undermining your sense of general well-being. 
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5.jpg Visual Oracle Ultimate Edition Lite Lifetime License issued to Martha Adams 16.3.28 The Hierophant V

Card #2: The Hermit IX.

This Major Arcana is a card of self-knowing and self-examination. We see in the layout that The Hermit IX is literally ‘turning his back’ on The Lovers VI reversed, and the circumstances that this card represents. His position in the layout (to the left of The Lovers VI reversed) proposes that, to make an informed and insightful decision on-this-matter, you might remove yourself from all external distractions in order to consider your own hopes, aspirations and goals.

The Hermit IX signifies that now is the time for serious, quiet, 'personal reflection'; before deciding on your next step. And, his appearance in the layout suggests that you really do know what is, and what is not, ​a good choice for you.
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16.jpg Visual Oracle Ultimate Edition Lite Lifetime License issued to Martha Adams 16.3.28 The Tower XVI

​The Tower XVI Reversed was drawn to provide our reading with a little more information regarding nature of The Lovers VI reversed. The Tower XVI when upright is a card that signifies uncontrollable disruption. While it symbolises a clearing away of something that is against your soul's or higher purpose it does, too often, represent a sudden, and often traumatic, twist of events or turn of fortune.

Fortunately, however, when The Tower XVI is reversed it indicates that harm and/or losses can be minimized or avoided; it is a sign that misfortune can be prevented if you are aware of the dangers of a building your future on flawed beliefs, values, knowledge or practices. 
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5.jpg Visual Oracle Ultimate Edition Lite Lifetime License issued to Martha Adams 16.3.28 The Hierophant V

Card #3: The Hierophant V.

The Hierophant V represents cultural traditions and institutions, including those vested in religion, health and education. This card is the teacher, instructor, advisor and guide who helps us to greater knowledge and understanding of social norms, expectations and structures. The Hierophant V informs us ‘how the system works’. He represents the ‘right way’ or the ‘right path’ or the ‘right action’.

The position of The Hierophant V in the layout, signifies that help is available to you to make the right, best or most appropriate decisions and choices. And, that you might seek out this advice for your own benefit and peace of mind.
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Overall:

Looking at the layout of your cards as a whole, I sense that you are quite 'cutting yourself in two' over an issue that lies close to your heart.  This current dilemma is making it difficult for you to achieve the level of inner-peace and life balance necessary for your wellbeing.

Aly, to regain your sense of wellbeing, this layout indicates the importance of first and fore-mostly stepping back from this situation; and to review and take into consideration who you are and what you really want from and for yourself, and for your future.

all my best,
Martha.