Katie
The thing I've noticed from experience is the cards not only describes the person but sometimes also their current state of mind or the context. And the other thing is I've found my current love interest since the reading, so I'll be able to give you a comparison with facts.
In the coming love interest, I got 8 of Wands, which may relate to how we collide into each other's lives. but I also hope for the conclusion thing (lol)
Here's the cards in my calendar spread (starting with 1 as November)
Upright/cover
1) Queen of Pentacles/6 of Wands
2) 8 of Pentacles/3 of Pentacles
3) King of Cups/3 of Wands
4) 4 of Pentacles/9 of Pentacles
5) Queen of Cups/Chariot
6) 5 of Wands/king of Wands
7) Temperance
For instance, 2) looks a lot like a job issue, because of the pentacles and the fact I do have a project that might take a new start in december.
5) would be something I'd expect for a marriage (I mean in general, not specially in my particular case). Cups for Feelings and Queen for a very special woman.
Now, about 1). The lady I've met has a strong business side, is generous, independent and for now we do get along. So both cards would make sense. The only thing is it might also refer to the job issue mentioned above, as I have another Queen of Pentacles standing in my path. But the timing seems too tight for it to be sorted out this month.
Hope it helps