Swords, solitude and satya

I did a tarot reading last night with a close friend. I had a very specific question in mind, used a specific deck called the "World Spirit Deck". For my reading I selected 3 cards representing:

1) past- what & how conditions led to the current
2) current- what is manifesting and
3) future/how the situation will unfold

While not typically something shared, given that the question is known only to me and my friend Blake with whom I did the reading, I am revealing the 3 cards chosen. Why? Well, I am new to tarot readings and while not skeptical, am unsure of the various meanings and what I should do with the knowledge gained. I very much believe, however, that they are related to "tapas" or my practice and discipline and discretion in my actions. I welcome feedback from anyone his/her interpretation of the reading.

Card for the Present using the World Spirit Tarot
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The three cards I selected were:
- the nine of cups
- the four of swords
- the ace of spades.

The title tells a bit about the direction I'm leaning in terms of translating the powerful message I received and how I will apply it in my life.

Given that it is the summer solstice - it seems time to make a change on a day that marks the season of change. More on that later today. Suffice it to say that I am entering a period of inner reflection through solitude and afterwards a quest for truth will begin.

HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE