misina asked Oct 8, 2008...

Partnership problems. An important issue with a relationship needs addressing - jealousy, division, incompatible goals or beliefs. Difficult choices to be made.

Accept the things you cannot change. There can be peace in resignation. Deep commitment to your own beliefs can protect you from society’s scorn, but respect that others may not share your beliefs.

Nightmares. Worries, fears and unresolved issues are haunting you. A health problem in someone close to you may have you feeling frustrated and helpless. Depression, despair, a sense of hopelessness.
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Does this mean the population fell out of love with him... He has to accept he cannot change the previous fact and he will be depressed over his loss? Or as Jasper would say... do not go to bed with swords hanging over you? ;P
He is not going to deal with losing well, poor guy.
9 of swords could be that state that america would be in if he wins and governor Palin is let lose :P
Ditto what Jasper said. Interesting that the Hanged Man showed up in the present in this reading and the past in the Obama reading.
Unfortunately, I see this reading as McCain becoming president. Not the outcome I'm hoping for (speaking as a Canadian).
Silverlotus... if he wins... I suppose the person in the bed would be me? After reading your response I was going to say... "Block that posting.... block that posting!!!" That could also be McCain after watching Palin try to practice "Judo" with Putin!
Looking at your twin questions, from both readings, I too get that McCain will win. The 9 of Swords is how you feel about that, not necessarily what will happen to your country. In the Obama reading the Knight of Cups is searching for the Holy Grail, that he never finds. As an Australian, my interest is purely observational, I have friends in the US on both sides and have heard all the arguments and the mud slinging. I would hope that you finally elect a man (must be this time round) who really cares about your country and does what is best for it and you all and doesn't get caught up in all the fame and glory and sucking up.