You have chosen the Empress and the Three of Swords. The Three of Swords explains that you have been through a difficult time. Maybe mentally as well as emotionally for there is a past around you that is unsavoury and that still possibly haunts you. It's as if you've been through this heartbreak several times. This is not the first time you've had to face this challenge, but now you've realised that the energy has grown as much as it could and that you are near to a conclusion. This situation has caused you loss, heartbreak and plenty of sorrow. You've been unhappy but the Three of Swords is explaining this is in a past position so it means that the future really is looking brighter. The Empress is here to look after you for as this card is explaining: it is time to value the things you love and care about even if it's to do with your material possessions. The Empress works in conjunction with Venus which deals with the feminine side of all of us. It's the nurturing that takes place, the looking after, and the security of knowing that we are creatures of comfort and habit - we all need the presence of the Empress within our life. This is a time of health, wealth and abundance where things are growing and things are happening for the better. Surrounding yourself with beautiful things or beautiful possessions, beautiful people would also be lovely and knowing that you have the satisfaction of feeling love and affection of who you really are. Maybe it's time to look at your whole image and make the most of everything you've got including your looks or your home. A make-over would really make you feel that life was changing for the better and it would be a reflection of who you feel you are as an individual for that is what Venus is about. It's adoring the things that we find special and creating a space from which we feel reflects who we are. This can also be a time to indicate that you want to go back to nature. Maybe there is a pull towards the countryside, gardening or some environmental issues that you would really find worthwhile, satisfying and rewarding. This is more about the spiritual nurturing that goes on than the material security although this is necessary for the energy of everything else to take place - the Empress really is looking after you. This is a time to celebrate that you are moving forwards