"That's odd," Felix said, casting a concerned frown at the other wizard over the table.

"It's a conflicting reading, that's for certain. The Four of Swords. Meditation and respite from conflict. A reassurance that we're safe, or a warning, maybe, that this is our time to prepare for a battle. The Nine of Pentacles. Material wealth and comfort. Material reward. The representation for your cards, maybe? But this..."

He prodded the Star card with a finger and felt a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach. "An inverted Star. The opposite of a future. There is no hope..."