Water as the cause of the problem: Water flows around obstacles unless it is still and unmoving – in which case it can become stagnant. Emotions ebb and flow in the same way as Water. And a sympathetic or empathetic person is capable of deeply understanding the emotional problems of others.
Like Water, emotions can be powerful and productive, if channelled correctly. They can sweep away problems and uncertainties. However, if they are incorrectly channelled or allowed to overflow, they can become destructive.
Are your feelings around this topic causing you unhappiness? Or is someone around you contributing to your unhappiness by their over-emotional responses?
Water in this position can speak of immaturity, stagnation and even callousness. If the questioner or the subject of the question is so inclined, it can also indicate the characteristic of being easily led.
Occasionally, if you are asking about a specific person, and their astrological sign belongs to one of the water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces then this card can appear as a confirmation that they are involved in the issue.
Water is also associated with all forms of travel over water.