Question from J.: Is this new guy I met a good romantic match for me?

Judgment, 9 of Pentacles and the Hierophant. I drew another card for the Hierophant to look upon, as he was looking into space. We got the 9 of Swords for him to gaze upon.

The first thing that struck me was that he has a lot of power, and/or, you are giving him a lot of power. The people in the Judgment card look to be worshiping the angelic trumpet player, and the two people in the Hierophant card are most certainly worshiping/revering the main figure there. In each card, there is someone in obvious control, with attending 'worshipers'. Notice, too, that each dominant figure is not looking at his 'people'. I feel a sense of ego in both of these images--like the guy is not concerned with who he's affecting--he's just preoccupied with his own work and with his own methods.

Then we have the number 9 showing up in the other two cards: the 9 of Pentacles and the 9 of Swords, which the Hierophant is looking at. Among other things, 9 represents our unconscious and it is ruled by the moon. I think with the 9 of Pentacles in between Judgment and Hierophant, we have an indication of unconscious desires manifesting. Is there a desire, (expressed or not) to have someone for you to look up to? To have a sense of connection to someone who exudes a lot of spiritual authority?

With the Hierophant looking at the 9 of Swords, there is a sense that this man may be really tapped into acting out in an 'elevated' manner due to unconscious desires to be right and to be perceived as an authority. The 9 of Swords also is tied into the idea of mental pain, so I'm wondering why he's focused on this card. Is there some issue he has not cleared up? I'm tending to think so by looking at these cards.

I hope this helps you--please let me know how it goes and tell me if any of the images bring anything up for you.