Strength; 3/cups; Page/wands
The first card, Strength, generally a very positive card dripping with affirmative powerful in-your-face determination and energy, is actually telling me something else for this reading. It's telling me that there is someone within your circle who is feigning weakness, helplessness, or indecision. The innocent "I'm not strong enough to do anything on my own, especially something nasty" is the persona they are displaying to you. They are very cunning, actually, because as you're picking up this poor-little-me vibe from this individual, you are also letting your guard down at the same time.
Like a lamb to slaughter.
The second card, the three of cups, another card that traditionally emits celebratory energy, is giving us a different message here. There appears to be a whole troupe of people, your friends or family, who see what's happening and are either ignoring the situation, or you are ignoring their warnings. Whatever the case, they are not going to waste their time on this situation. So off they go, life as usual, leaving you to your own devices and Strength's mercy, or lack there-of.
A lesson must be learned here through personal experience.
Finally, the third card, the Page of Wands reversed, is a lesson in miscommunication, possibly deception -- lies, or something even more dire. The scenario playing out here is one of a sudden realization on your part and possibly a cry for help, which will go unheard as-of-now, because you have long since brushed off warnings from friends and family. The two-faced individual, represented by Strength, may finally have you right where they want you, and your realization comes way too late.
This may be the universe teaching you a harsh lesson. You got yourself into this mess with your naivete and your infatuation, now it's up to you to get yourself out of it.
