The Story Tarot Ver.1.01

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I. Elements Cards

The elements cards indicate that the subject consists of several elements. You think about what makes the subject up. These elements will lead the hero to a resolution.

I-I. 2 Elements

• The symbol: The subject has two elements. To resolve the subject, they must be stable.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of two elements losing stability
    • The factor that the hero could stabilize them
  • When the two elements stabilize, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: These elements lose stability. That makes the subject appear or occur.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t stabilize these elements. It is necessary to stabilize them.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero stabilize the state of every element. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was unaware that he could stabilize the elements. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What are the elements?
  • What is the factor that the hero can stabilize these elements?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

I-II. 3 Elements

See the “I-I. 2 Elements” explanation and change the number to 3.

I-III. 4 Elements

See the “I-I. 2 Elements” explanation and change the number to 4.

I-IV. 5 Elements

See the “I-I. 2 Elements” explanation and change the number to 5.

I-V. 6Elements

See the “I-I. 2 Elements” explanation and change the number to 6.

II. Reaction Cards

The reaction cards indicate that the subject causes a reaction to the hero. The reaction is natural, but it will not resolve the subject. That awareness will lead the hero to a resolution.

II-I. Misunderstanding

• The symbol: The subject causes the hero’s misunderstanding of something. To resolve the subject, the hero has to clear up the misunderstanding.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could clear up misunderstandings
  • When the hero clears up misunderstandings, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that makes the hero misunderstand.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The misunderstanding makes the hero begin to deal with things that don’t resolve the subject. It is necessary to clear it up.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That clears up the hero’s misunderstanding. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he misunderstood. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the misunderstanding?
  • What is the factor that the hero can clear up the misunderstanding?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

II-II. Wrong Motivation

• The symbol: The subject causes the hero’s motivation for something. To resolve the subject, the hero has to give it up.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could give up motivation
  • When the hero gives it up, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that makes the hero motivated.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The motivation makes the hero begin to deal with things that don’t resolve the subject. It is necessary to give it up.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero give up motivation. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was motivated. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the hero motivated for?
  • What is the factor that the hero can give up motivation?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

II-III. Refusal

• The symbol: The subject causes the hero’s refusal of something. To resolve the subject, the hero has to stop the refusal.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could stop refusing
  • When the hero stops refusing, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that makes the hero refuse something.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The refusal makes the hero begin to deal with things that don’t resolve the subject. It is necessary to stop refusing.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero stop refusing. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he refused. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What does the hero refuse?
  • What is the factor that the hero can stop refusing?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

II-VI. Pursuit of Abilities

• The symbol: The subject causes the hero’s pursuit of an ability. To resolve the subject, the hero has to let go of it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could let go of pursuing an ability
  • When the hero lets go of it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that makes the hero pursue an ability.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The pursuit of an ability makes the hero begin to deal with things that don’t resolve the subject. It is necessary to let go of it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero let go of his pursuit of an ability. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he pursued the ability. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What ability does the hero pursue?
  • What is the factor that the hero can let go of pursuing his abilities?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

II-V. Reaching the Limit

• The symbol: The subject causes a limit on resources for the hero. The resources could be not only material but also mental. To resolve the subject, the hero has to lose the limit.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could lose the limit
  • When the hero loses the limit, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that gives a limit to the hero.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The limit makes the hero begin to deal with things that don’t resolve the subject. It is necessary to lose the limit.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero lose the limit. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he had the limit. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the hero’s limit?
  • What is the factor that the hero can lose the limit?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

III. The Property Cards

The property cards indicate that the subject has a specific property. The hero has another type of property. The environment usually works in favor of the subject’s property. But in a limited situation, the environment turns over to work in favor of the hero’s property. That opportunity will lead the hero to the resolution.

The relationship between the seasons is shown in the following figure:

You can determine the property (season) of the hero by the kind of relationship you want to create in the end.

• Being friendly in the end: The hero has a friendly property (season) with the subject.
  • The hero leads the subject in the end: The hero has the next season of the subject.
  • The subject leads the hero in the end: The hero has the previous season of the subject.
• Being incompatible (eliminating the subject) in the end: The hero has the opposite property (season).

III-I. Spring

• The symbol: The subject has the property of the spring season. And the hero has another property. The environment always looks in favor of the subject. To resolve the subject, the hero has to find a situation in which the environment works in favor of the hero.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring (which contains an environmental change)
    • The factor that there could be a situation that works in favor of the hero’s property
  • When the hero is in that situation, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The environment works in favor of the subject. And the hero loses his strength.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The existence of the subject makes the hero begin to deal with things in areas where he cannot show his strength. The hero must stop it and bring out his power.
• Resolution part: The limited situation appears. That makes the hero bring out his power. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he lost his strength. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What element in the subject does the “spring” symbolize?
  • What is the hero’s strength?
  • What is the situation where the environment works in favor of the hero?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

III-II. Summer

See the “III-I. Spring” explanation and change the season to summer.

III-III. Autumn

See the “III-I. Spring” explanation and change the season to autumn.

III-IV. Winter

See the “III-I. Spring” explanation and change the season to winter.

III-V. Extremes

• The symbol: The subject has extreme characteristics. And the hero is hard to adapt to in that area. The environment always looks in favor of the subject. To resolve the subject, the hero has to find a situation in which the environment works in favor of the hero’s characteristics.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring (which contains an environmental change)
    • The factor that there could be a situation that works in favor of the hero’s characteristics
  • When the hero is in that situation, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The environment works in favor of the subject. And the hero loses his strength.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The existence of the subject makes the hero begin to deal with things in areas where he cannot show his strength. The hero must stop it and bring out his power.
• Resolution part: The limited situation appears. That makes the hero bring out his power. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he lost his strength. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What extreme elements does the subject have?
  • What is the hero’s strength?
  • What is the situation where the environment works in favor of the hero?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

III-VI. Median

See the “III-V. Extremes” explanation and change the “extreme characteristics” to “balanced characteristics.”

IV. Event Cards

The event cards indicate that the subject brings the hero an event. The event requests that the hero face up to it. That will lead the hero to a resolution.

IV-I. Encounter

• The symbol: The subject brings the hero into an encounter with something. To resolve the subject, the hero has to accept it and face up to it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could face up to the encounter
  • When the hero faces up to it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that leads the hero to encounter.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t make him face up to the encounter. It is necessary to face it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero face up to the encounter. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided facing the encounter. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What does the hero encounter?
  • What is the factor that the hero can accept the encounter and face it?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

IV-II. Crossing the Boundary

• The symbol: The subject brings the hero the necessity of crossing a boundary. To resolve the subject, the hero has to accept it and cross it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could cross the boundary
  • When the hero crosses it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that makes it necessary for the hero to cross a boundary.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t make him cross the boundary. It is necessary to cross it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero cross the boundary. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided the crossing. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What boundary does the hero cross?
  • What is the factor that the hero can accept the crossing?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

IV-III. Facing the Root Problem

• The symbol: The subject brings the hero the necessity to face up to the root problem. To resolve the subject, the hero has to accept it and face it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could face up to the root problem
  • When the hero faces it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that makes it necessary for the hero to face up to the root problem.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t make him face up to the root problem. It is necessary to face it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero face up to the root problem. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided facing the root problem. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the root problem?
  • What is the factor that the hero can accept the root problem and face it?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

IV-IV. Resolution

• The symbol: The subject brings the hero the necessity to face up to the resolution. To resolve the subject, the hero has to accept it and face it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could face up to the resolution
  • When the hero faces it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that makes it necessary for the hero to face up to the resolution.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t make him face up to the resolution. It is necessary to face it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero face up to the resolution. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided facing the resolution. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the point of the resolution?
  • What is the factor that the hero can accept the point of the resolution and face it?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

IV-V. Getting Unexpected Rewards

• The symbol: The subject brings the hero unexpected rewards. The rewards could look negative for the hero. To resolve the subject, the hero has to accept them and receive them.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could accept to receive unexpected rewards
  • When the hero receives them, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And that makes it necessary for the hero to receive unexpected rewards.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. He begins to deal with things that don’t make him receive unexpected rewards. It is necessary to receive them.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero receive the rewards. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided receiving the rewards. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What are the unexpected rewards?
  • What is the factor that the hero can accept the unexpected rewards?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

V. Circumstance Cards

The circumstances cards indicate that the subject has a special background. The hero needs to find it and deal with it. That will lead the hero to a resolution.

V-I. The Extra Existence

• The symbol: An extra existence causes the subject. To resolve the subject, the hero has to find it and deal with it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the extra existence appearing
    • The factor that the hero could deal with it
  • When the hero does it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The extra existence appears. That causes the subject.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the extra existence. It is necessary to deal with it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero deal with the extra existence. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided dealing with the extra existence. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the extra existence?
  • What is the factor that the hero can deal with the extra existence?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

V-II. Future Possibility

• The symbol: A future possibility causes the subject. To resolve the subject, the hero has to find it and deal with it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The future possibilities
    • The factor that the hero could deal with one of them
  • When the hero does it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: A future possibility appears. That causes the subject.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the possibility. It is necessary to deal with it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero deal with the possibility. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided dealing with the possibility. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the future possibility?
  • What is the factor that the hero can deal with the possibility?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

V-III. Strange Circumstances

• The symbol: The strange circumstances cause the subject. To resolve the subject, the hero has to find it and deal with it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of strange circumstances appearing
    • The factor that the hero could deal with it
  • When the hero does it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: Strange circumstances appear. That causes the subject.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the circumstances. It is necessary to deal with it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero deal with the circumstances. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided dealing with the circumstances. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What are the strange circumstances?
  • What is the factor that the hero can deal with the circumstances?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

V-IV. The History

• The symbol: A past event causes the subject. To resolve the subject, the hero has to find it and resolve it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the past event appearing
    • The factor that the hero could resolve it
  • When the hero does it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The past event appears. That causes the subject.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the event. It is necessary to resolve it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero resolve the event. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided dealing with the event. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the past event?
  • What is the factor that the hero can resolve the event?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

V-V. Shortage

• The symbol: A shortage causes the subject. To resolve the subject, the hero has to find it and deal with it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the shortage occurring
    • The factor that the hero could deal with the shortage
  • When the hero does it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The shortage occurs. That causes the subject.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the shortage. It is necessary to deal with it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero deal with the shortage. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he avoided dealing with the shortage. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the shortage?
  • What is the factor that the hero can deal with the shortage?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VI. Direction Cards

The direction cards indicate that a condition affects the subject. The usual condition works for the subject. However, after the condition changes, the subject loses power. That opportunity will lead the hero to a resolution.

VI-I. Influence of Positivity

• The symbol: The hero’s positivity influences the subject. To resolve the subject, the hero has to be positive.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could be positive
  • When the hero is positive, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The hero is not positive about it.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t bring him positivity. It is necessary to be positive.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero positive. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was not positive. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the hero’s positivity?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be positive?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VI-II. Influence of Negativity

• The symbol: The hero’s negativity influences the subject. To resolve the subject, the hero has to be negative.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject occurring
    • The factor that the hero could be a negative
  • When the hero is negative, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The hero is not negative about it.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t bring him negativity. It is necessary to be negative.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero negative. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was not negative. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the hero’s negativity?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be negative?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VI-III. Reversal

• The symbol: The subject has two opposite faces. And there is a time to turn from the usual face to the hidden face. To resolve the subject, the hero has to be aware of it and take advantage of the opportunity.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility that the subject could have another face
    • The factor that the hero could take advantage of the opportunity
  • When the hero realizes it and the face turns over, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The hero is unaware of the two faces of the subject.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the other face of the subject. It is necessary to be aware of it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero aware of the other face and takes advantage of it. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was unaware of the other face. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What are the two opposite faces that the subject has?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be aware of and take advantage of?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VI-IV. Changing in Cycles

• The symbol: The subject has several states (usually 3 or 4 states). And they are changing in cycles regularly. To resolve the subject, the hero has to be aware of it and take advantage of the opportunity.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility that the subject could have several states
    • The factor that the hero could take advantage of the opportunity
  • When the hero realizes it and the state changes, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. And the hero is unaware of the cycles of the subject.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the cycles. It is necessary to be aware of the cycles.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero aware of the other states and takes advantage of it. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was unaware of the cycles. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What are the cycles that the subject has?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be aware of and take advantage of?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VI-V. The Stable Current

• The symbol: The subject is in a stable current that can be read ahead. To resolve the subject, the hero has to be aware of it and use the opportunity.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility that the subject could be in a stable current
    • The factor that the hero could take advantage of the opportunity
  • When the hero realizes it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The hero is unaware of the current that the subject is in.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the current. It is necessary to be aware of the current.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero aware of the current. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was unaware of the current. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the current that the subject is in?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be aware of and take advantage of?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VII. Structure Cards

The structure cards indicate the structure or positioning of the subject. The hero can understand the weak point of the subject from it. That will lead the hero to a resolution.

VII-I. The Whole Picture

• The symbol: The subject is a part of the big something. To resolve the subject, the hero has to be aware of it and understand the role of the subject.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility of the subject being a part of something
    • The factor that the hero could be aware of it and take advantage of the opportunity
  • When the hero realizes it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The hero is unaware of the whole picture that the subject is in.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the whole picture. It is necessary to be aware of it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero aware of the whole picture. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was unaware of the whole picture. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the whole picture that the subject is in?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be aware of and take advantage of?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VII-II. Partial Details

• The symbol: The subject has small complexities that are useless in reality. To resolve the subject, the hero has to be aware of it and take advantage of that weak point.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility that the subject has small complexities
    • The factor that the hero could be aware of them and take advantage of the opportunity
  • When the hero realizes it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The hero is unaware of the details that the subject has.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the details. It is necessary to be aware of it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero aware of the details. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was unaware of the details. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What are the partial details that the subject has?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be aware of and take advantage of?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VII-III. Pretense of Perfection

• The symbol: The subject relies on the power of pretense in some areas, even though it looks perfect. To resolve the subject, the hero has to find it out.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility that the subject relies on the power of pretense in some areas
    • The factor that the hero could be aware of them and take advantage of the opportunity
  • When the hero realizes it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The hero is unaware of the power of pretense.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the power of pretense. It is necessary to find it out.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero find the power of pretense. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was unaware of it. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the power of pretense that the subject has?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be aware of and take advantage of?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VII-IV. Hidden Real Problem

• The symbol: The subject confuses the hero about what the real problem is. There are a lot of things that seem to be problems that don’t matter in reality. To resolve the subject, the hero has to be aware of it.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility that the subject confuses the real problem
    • The factor that the hero could be aware of the real problem and take advantage of the opportunity
  • When the hero realizes it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The hero is unaware of the real problem.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the real problem. It is necessary to be aware of it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero aware of the real problem. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was unaware of the real problem. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What is the real problem? And what are the problems that don’t matter in reality?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be aware of and take advantage of?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VII-V. Secrets & Lies

• The symbol: The subject has secrets and lies. To resolve the subject, the hero has to be aware of the existence of them.
• Hint part:
  • Introduce the following factors:
    • The possibility that the subject has secrets and lies but hides them
    • The factor that the hero could be aware of them and take advantage of the opportunity
  • When the hero realizes it, it indicates that something will happen.
• Occurrence part: The subject appears or occurs. The hero is unaware of its secrets and lies.
• Reaction part: The subject grows. The hero begins to deal with things that don’t relate to the secrets and lies. It is necessary to be aware of it.
• Resolution part: The factor appears. That makes the hero aware of the secrets and lies. And that resolves the subject.
• Reward part: The hero receives a reward for what he did when he was unaware of the secrets and lies. That leads to solving a different problem (another subject).
• What to think about:
  • What are the secrets and lies that the subject has?
  • What is the factor that the hero can be aware of and take advantage of?
  • (When associating with another subject) What is the reward that solves another subject?

VIII. Blank Card

When you create multiple subjects, use this card and sticky notes. Write down and paste the ideas on this blank card. Then, put the drawn card back and draw the card with a new subject.