The Fairy Godmother
The Fairy Godmother came in first, closely followed by Lady of the Harvest and the Bright Mother. I changed/added to the questions somewhat so I could explore the areas I wanted. (I thought the questions in the book overlapped a little.)
Question #1 Atmosphere: Magical. Things are about to happen. There is a vitality, a mysterious and mystical exuberance and enchantment about her that is gentle and peaceful. Yet at the same time, her great power is apparent.
Question #2 Physical appearance: She looks to me to be a middle-aged woman, heavily cloaked, radiating serenity and age-old wisdom.
Question #3 Symbols: An abundant starry crown, as well as flowers and branches emanating from her. A crescent moon on her forehead, her face partially wrapped in a veil. An owl, presumably for wisdom. A fruit and a pearl-like ball/bubble/crystal orb in the other. A rodent at the right and a mischievious imp secreting itself beneath her cloak.
Question #4 Emotional/Spiritual Characteristics: Secrets. Choices. Wisdom. Depth. Benevolence. Calmness. Dreams. Fulfillment made possible. A more spiritual look at life in communion with nature.
Question #5 Most appealing: The card is so radiant. The harmonizing colours, the way light radiates from her in all directions, and her wonderfully enigmatic High Priestess-like expression.
Question #6 Not appealing: The imp hidden beneath. Hints that the might have a bit of a dark side, something hidden from our view that might not be entirely beneficial, a dark aspect of herself or of the wishes we make.
Question #7 Other impressions: She's a multifaceted card. The Faery Godmother makes me think of choices. She has many magical things to offer. The fruit might suggest obtaining something desired, while the other orb might represent illusions, far-fetched dreams, depending on our choice - the fact that her arms are crossed as she holds them out may also hint that things are not always as they seem, and may not turn out the way we expect them to. (Somehow, the crossed arms also remind me of the Biblical Old Testament scene where Jacob blesses Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh.)
Question #8 Life Manifestation: She reminds me of the goddess Kuan Yin and Tolkien's Galadriel. Manifested in my life, she might be an older mentor, one with many secrets but no ill-will; rather the opposite, yet I have a sense that the does does dispense her wisdom freely, but only when we truly need it and have proved ourselves deserving. Or she could be someone who has weathered many storms and is full of rich experience, yet at peace with herself and the world.