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Tarot Cards see below for simple card interpretations and Free Love Tarot
When looking for Tarot Cards you will be attracted to a certain set because they suit you, it is as simple as that. First determine the type of set you would like. Tarot Cards: require at least a basic understanding of the individual cards so do need to have a degree of learning to read them properly and gain the full advantage. If you have a high degree of intuitive ability then a basic understanding of the cards is all you need but if you have minimal intuitive ability you can still read Tarot cards well by having a deep understanding of the intricate meanings woven into the set you buy. Oracle Cards: Don't require any learning of the individual cards, they usually have a description, and a picture full of triggers associated with that card meaning. If you are intuitive you can get a lot from reading the picture alone without necessarily responding to the card descriptor, some Tarot cards are more suited to picture reading than actual Tarot readings as well. Self Development Cards: These can be used as oracles sometimes but their primary function is to point you towards actions, behaviours, or a change in your personal belief systems to promote life enhancing changes. They are usually very good for helping you understand how you have created your current reality and what you need to do to promote necessary changes or bring about desired results.
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Aces = energy without directive force. They have no purpose yet, but
are filled with potential. They are the active energy of the suit ready
to be used. They can also indicate direction or season, though which
stands for which is often debated. Here are the "usual" directions and
seasons. If, however, they don't feel right to you, the reader, use
whatever works best. A new spark of energy for a new passion. This usually indicates that
the querent has just discovered a potential direction in life. They feel
their energy go up, they feel the heat, and they want more of it. They
martial there resourses and begin the journey that is a natural outcrop
of the ideas of the sword.
A new level of feeling. This usually indicates that the querent is
feeling a new swelling of emotion or beginning to have some vivid
dreams. There may be a new feeling for a partner, have felt a tug at
their heart, or have a desire to do something new. Whichever way there
is a need to explore something from the hearts desires.
Mental challenges as a new idea can bring a conflict with it. This
usually indicates that the person's mind is feeling sharper, clearer.
They want to talk, want to discuss or write to clarify the thoughts that
are inside, the origin of any manifestation comes in the form of a
thought, these thoughts are often tested on those around you who may not
be willing to allow you to make changes, but when this ace appears a
change of mind has already occurred.
Something new in the doing. Here is a physical need to be grounded,
to do solid work, make, create and touch.
Maybe take up a new hobby or career path, the need to be real.
This is a driving feeling that one has to do something, anything, as
long as it is constructive. These are the aces, the raw or initial passion, feelings, thoughts
and needs that can be directed into something more. They represent hope,
a possibility, or can be an action required. While undirected they are
often accompanied by restlessness, and a need to test the waters. Twos indicate duality but, more importantly, they indicate
instinctual knowledge. Aces are undirected energy; the twos are, in a
sense, the knowledge of what the direction for that energy should take.
This means the querent has a good idea of a needed action and needs to
balance the ideal with reality in some way to be able to go forward. Two of Wands Wands are action, and passion used in unison the energy expended here
will return good results. While the two energies are un-unified the
querent will remain unfulfilled in some way. To choose to act without
passion as the cause for action is to choose for a reason that may leave
you without the desired result, as to have a desire without action can
only leave you dissatisfied and wanting. This is not so much about choice between the two, but more of a
balance in the use of action and desire, it can indicate a split between
the two which will lead to a manifestation that leaves the querent
unsatisfied. This card indicates choosing whether your actions and
passions are to work together, if your instincts are good, the choice
will be a right one. In essence the two of wands says you need to act to
meet your desires while at the same time this card indicates you know
this, in the action that is taken though there can be devastation, pain
just as easily as there can be joy. Two of Cups This card is a coming together or reuniting or two people. It is
recognition of love, of a friend or soul mate. You will be drawn to
another and/or them to you, sometimes from a great distance, to
establish this relationship. It represents the forming of a partnership
with another on any level, be aware of the question you asked, if it was
not about love then be aware of the other possible roles a partnership
may play in your life. It can represent a return to something you love a
hobby or career, or the creation of a business partnership. This card can indicate a resolving of an argument, or reunion after
separation, the draw will be love or affection which will override
mental considerations. Two of Swords Crossed swords suggest a clash of ideas, words or personalities.
This card indicates an
unwillingness to deal with problems, and that the problems are not
necessarily the querants own but some action may be required. It could
be that it is time for the querant to acknowledge that choice is a part
of life and you cannot sit on the fence and that if you do you are
equally as responsible as the person who makes a choice, for to make no
choice is a choice still and influences outcomes. It can also mean it is time for the querant to make a choice and take
an active role in his, or her, own destiny that it is time to
acknowledge ones own role in creating the dilemma that now must be
faced. This is not a choice in taking sides in a conflict but to admit
that to create in life one must accept responsibility for their part in
creating the present. Two of Pentacles This card indicates juggling between different aspects of ones life,
work, kids, partners, hobbies and finances, the querant may be juggling
only two areas but in being stretched one can become tired. However the
querants choices are clear for balance to be reached one must prioritize
and choose the best way to do this. This gives promise of achieving this balance, look to the surrounding
cards to see how. Be aware that it can also indicate where two people,
ideas or situations are being played off one against the other, balance
is found by good choices not deception. So at first we had one, indivisible; then it splits into two, mirror
images, opposites: two opposing passions, twin emotions, two ideas, two
jobs or finances. The next move, of course, is for the two to create a
third. Male and female create a child; two corners get a third to form a
triangle. Ruling over the threes is the Empress, of course, whose card is all
about creation. The child in the womb, the seed in the ground. So, with
the twos, a choice has been made about how to use this passion, emotion,
brainpower, craft. Now we get the first results of that decision, the
initial manifestation, or the first real chapter. It has become real.
Three of Wands This is the card of "waiting for the ships to come in". The person
has invested their passion in something and now something is coming
back. It is a card of progress, of the first hint that the dream can be
made real. The tests are coming back, and it looks to be positive.
Querent might rightly be feeling a little proud, even powerful. The
three though is a first chapter, and though action has found a result
there is more to be done after that initial sense of achievement. Three of Cups The creation here, springing from the relationship in the two of
cups, is happiness, togetherness. Two cups pour into a third and it
overflows with love and joy, enough for all. This is a card of parties,
weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, birthdays. Any time that families
or loved ones get together or reunite in celebration of something new.
The simplest description of this card is celebration. If two meet
there is a point of recognition and great joy for their feelings have
found expression. Three of Swords Ah, the dreaded three of swords. Three swords pierce a heart. You
were warned that the peace established in the two of swords couldn't
last. What sharp words or cutting ideas have created here, not
surprisingly, is pain and heartbreak. This card often relates to
love-triangles; but remember this is an air sign, so what the Querent
believes to be true was likely due to something they heard wrongly or
were falsely told, a wrong idea they got into their heads. It does not
lessen the fact that hurtful words are going to be exchanged. There is, however, an up side to this card, however bleak. Prior to
now, the words and thoughts - possibly poisonous words and thoughts -
have been bottled up. They now come out into the open, the cutting
truth. I don't like you, or, I didn't say that, or, I'm sorry that is
not what I want. So, well, now
the Querent knows; no more waiting, obsessing, wondering, worrying.
Either blood or poison can drip out, and the Querent can get on with
their life. They now know how things stand and can act on that, instead
of on false beliefs, gossip and misconceptions. Three of Pentacles This is the craftsman's card
and it indicates creating something that brings in rewards. The Querent
has created more work for himself. So promising is what the Querent has
done with so little, that money, admiration, and more work is coming
their way, enough to get them out of the juggling they were doing in the
two of pentacles. Health wise, this card can also indicate positive
results from a new exercise program or therapy. It is the card of early rewards for effort and commitment to a
project or job, in itself this success does create more work, the
potential though is what was sought in the first place, success is not
the end but where you create a business initial success provides you
with more business and financial return. It is the card of what you put
out, will come back to you. Fours are ruled by the Emperor. Like both the Emperor and his throne
they signify a kind of stability, a holding pattern if you will. For a
moment, everything is still, solid, rooted, established. This can be
positive, a solid foundation, or negative, something that refuses to
budge or change. The fours herald
a time of potential dissatisfaction with the creation or with ones life,
feeling on the one hand safe, but wanting or needing more. It is the
card of sensing and feeling that things are not what they could be. Four of Wands The ships have come in, and the Querent can sit back and enjoy them
for a moment. This is the card of achievement one has travelled and
faced challenges to get here, it is a time for reflection, sometimes
this can be an impatient time as one cannot help but ask, what now. The next step is vital and yet we may be reluctant to take it simply
because we know it can change or damage all that we have worked towards.
It is a time for satisfaction, but this satisfaction comes with a need
to do more. Four of Cups Contrarily, the stillness in the four cups represents stagnation, a
status quo in a relationship that brings dissatisfaction and boredom.
This is the "grass is greener" card. The relationship, once so fresh and
exciting, is no longer moving or changing or growing, and the Querent,
depressed and restless, begins to wonder if the grass might not be
greener elsewhere. This card is also about over-indulgence in drink, food, drugs, sex,
even internet chat rooms, looking for stimulation. It is all too easy to
turn to such things when depressed or bored. In general, this card is a
warning. Others could be
influencing you, or in your own mind you could find fault with others
rather than deal with your issues. This card holds a serious warning, that it is you who must take
action to create the changes necessary for a happy life and
relationships. It is you who must learn how to be trustworthy and loyal
to those around you. If you step into the realm of affairs, dishonesty,
change for the sake of change rather than dealing with your own
problems, you will be dissatisfied with the results and find yourself
here again. This is a card of cycles for some where satisfaction is
never found as one expects others to provide it. Four of Swords This is the "meditation" card. The card advises the Querent that they
need to get away, rest, recuperate. Especially after the Three of
Swords! The card indicates that the Querent has been facing mental or
emotional stress, arguments, misunderstandings or verbal abuse, or that
they're ill or injured. A healing retreat is needed, time to clear the
head, heart and soul, or just fix a damaged body. In this case, the
stillness of the "4" is healing and positive. A quiet, unchanging scene
is needed a time of introspection. By going inside the Querent can discover themselves, their true
needs, and desires only by doing this can they find the best way to go
forward. Four of Pentacles This is the miser card. Remember how the Querent got more work,
money, luck, health in the last card, the Three of Pentacles? Well, he's
holding on tight to what he's got, not sharing it with anyone, not
investing it in the future, just holding onto it, trying to keep it
still and unchanging. This card
can appear even when the Querent has nothing to lose, sometimes it is in
the illusion that we refuse to acknowledge the truth of a situation,
where everything around becomes threatening. This is the card of the
obsessive, controlling and usually manipulative energies that surround
those who are insecure in life. The card reminds them to throw their bread upon the waters. Share the
wealth; be generous with good luck and good fortune. A miser lives
always in fear, never able to take delight in what they have, or create
from it those things worth having like friends, family, lovers.
The message of this card, is that
insecurity in itself can become dominant ensuring you never go forward
and are never truly happy. You may find security in the holding to what
you have gained, but remember it is insecurity that disables your
ability to enjoy it therefore it is a false security that will crumble
at the first moment you have a desire for something better. This is a situation always of self, you cannot blame or fear others,
competition is part of life itself, falling into the realm of insecurity
can be a wholly destructive force that needs to be addressed before it
can destroy a business, marriage, or indeed a life.
The dissatisfaction in this card
is the underlying need or desire fore something more than what you have,
whether it is happiness or material things. When trying to read the Fives, think of the Hierophant. The
Hierophant represents someone who advises people when they're in trouble
including your own higher level wisdom. Likewise, the Fives are unique
cards in that each one seems to pose both a problem and an answer. After
four fairly smooth cards of growth and development, the fives represent
the fly in the ointment. Instability; the changes life brings forward
challenges us to meet ourselves and our creations, to be real. Of the question asked of the Hierophant by a troubled supplicant, the
problem is real world. The answer, however, appropriate to the
Hierophant, is usually spiritual or at least pragmatic. Understand that
all Fives temper the Querent - you go through the fire, the low points,
the hard times, in order to learn how to create your life effectively.
Five of Wands This is a card predicting conflict and power struggles, smooth
sailing meeting choppy waters. Inner doubts and fears will arise,
leading to confusion and panic. This is the card that requires you to
maintain your original vision, remember what you were trying to achieve.
If you fear competition and run
from it, you will never succeed at anything. The five of wands shows that out of the initial pleasure gained from
creating what you desire, there follows a time of material reality where
you are challenged to act, and
be committed to your own creations. If you want love you must
battle with hurt, if you want business success you must battle with
time, if you want anything there is usually something required of you to
prove yourself. Five of Cups This is the card of betrayal one of the easiest to read. The Querent
is obsessing over what is lost, rather than being glad for what they
still have. The Querent might be feeling disappointed in someone for not
living up to their expectations, making them blind to the person's good
qualities. Or the Querent themselves did something they now regret, and
they just can't get past it. The problem, "How do I get past this?" The answer, "Your own
blindness is what keeps you from getting past it. Open your eyes, look
around, stop staring at what is wrong and bad and see what is right and
good!" A simple but important answer! When we feel betrayed in life it is very important to determine
whether it was our own expectation that lead to disappointment, were we
in fact betrayed by our own need for perfection, did we allow for the
natural humanness of ourselves and others? Five of Swords In arguments and battles of ideas there are going to be times when
one just loses or has to surrender. The five is present when one needs
to face ones own capabilities, acknowledging limitations based on these.
It can be painful being made aware of your own limitations, whether
financial, career , love or health, this card indicates that one may
have taken on more than they can handle. This can be a refusal to accept the truth in a situation, if you do
not have the money, you can not afford it. That is reality. Binding
yourself into situations that require more than you have emotionally,
physically etc, saying yes when you have no time. This is the card of
honouring yourself, by understanding and making choices based upon the
reality of your situation in any moment. This can be a hard learned
lesson, and if you do not heed this card as a warning, a lesson it will
surely be as loss of face, money or love will follow Five of Pentacles This is a card that predicts loss, financial loss, bad luck, a
set-back in health. It is a difficult time, as all fives are. Losses can
be on any level, emotional and material, this card can represent a fear,
but be warned fear of loss can create the very thing you are trying to
avoid. This five often represents real material loss, that is money,
possessions, or love if you feel bereft. These losses are not real
losses as such, you still have your life, your self and your dreams, in
most cases where an individual says they lost everything there is no
truth to the statement. A loss of possessions is not true loss, as you
simply continue to live albeit in a different way for those who face
bankruptcy, it is often with a sense of relief that the final act is
taken, as it brings to an end the worry and self doubt that comes with
all difficult situations. All losses represent a time of adjustment,
this is inevitable, for loss to come about there needs to be a situation
that was simply not working. This card can be a call to action stating
that the fear of loss holds you in your current situation no matter how
dissatisfying it is. It is also a card of hitting the bottom, know that
whatever your situation things can only get better from here. Sixes are balance and harmony, especially after the upsets of the
fives. These cards predict a solution, and not just any solution; there
will be an exchange, a give and take that results in a new equilibrium.
With this card, there is an almost "Ah-HA!" of recognition, of
understanding in the solution, and more than a little awe at the
symmetry achieved by it. These cards represent a return to the path, a rebalancing after
challenges have been met, one recognizes the cause and effect aspects of
life. Here is harmony. Here is the solution. Six of Wands The Victory Card: The Querent has found (or will find) that solution.
Success, in fact, requires that they be above all others, that they make
themselves a champion of the people. Note the give-and-take common to
all 6's. this is the card of
recognition for effort, others notice how well you have done, where
you may have felt insignificant you are shown without doubt that
you have been seen and you are appreciated. this is a real card, you get pats on the back, if you have felt
ignored this will come to an end, you can feel justified as this is all
the result of very real work put in to achieve and goal. Six of Cups There is a great deal of rich and complex symbolism in this card, but
in a nutshell, it is a frozen moment of perfect balance. The meaning of
this card refers to a moment of nostalgia, of something or someone from
our past coming back into our life. memories restore to us past love,
past balance. We rediscover lost equilibrium and a solution that we
could never have found in the present. This is a card of looking to the past, remembering, and perhaps
seeing clearly through the eyes of time the reality of past situations
to allow healing. Sometimes reminiscing is accompanied by regret as we
acknowledge our own roles in the events that have gone before. A card of
healing and going forward with wisdom, as only by understanding our past
actions can we move forward in a constructive way. There is a warning though we cannot linger in the past, or our
current lives may become stagnant, if you are feeling a longing for
something in your past it may be time to take action to re create that
which you have lost or let go. Six of Swords This cards meaning is that one is leaving difficulties behind. A trip
or change of scene may be the answer to restoring balance here. But
there is more to it than this. In relation to the mind, ideas and words
of the sword suit, this is also about finding solutions. THERE is the
answer, a way to make your idea work smoothly, perfectly, beautifully.
Could also indicate a trip by sea. This six takes you into calmer waters after a time of struggle and
challenge, having worked hard to get here it is often a welcome relief.
Six of Pentacles This card really reflects the idea of all the 6's--how give and take
creates balance and harmony. Thus, the prediction of this card is that
money, work or health woes can be solved by way of a gift or generosity,
either material or of spirit. Balance achieved, problem solved on both
sides. It can also represent the need of another’s generosity, as a pentacle
it can indicate a loan, asking for forgiveness of another, or the space
and time required to nurture your self, thus being generous to yourself.
As the fives indicated a particular problem, so do the sevens. The
fives were about loss, losing momentum, losing love, losing an argument,
losing money. The question there was, "How do I deal with this loss?"
The sevens are about finding yourself in a situation where you are not
in control. Sevens relate to the Chariot, a card about finding and
maintaining complete control and mastery over wild or opposing forces.
If the charioteer lets his horses run where they will, as they will,
the chariot will crash. He not only has to have them completely in hand,
but to win in a race or war, he must also control direction and speed.
So, too, in life. You need to know not only how to take control but also
how to direct the forces once you have them in hand. Sevens, like fives,
are about overcoming fears and finding a way to succeed in a tough
situation. They answer the question, "How do I take control?" Seven of Wands This is the "under siege" card. The stakes are high, and suddenly,
the Querent is under attack; often when they're tired or vulnerable.
This is when others look at what you've done and get jealous or greedy.
The Querent is being criticized, maybe someone is trying to take over
his project. He's on the defensive. How can he take back control? The
card urges the Querent to stand his ground. Don't give up, don't
surrender. If you do, your family, your children, your co workers or
partners will take control and show you no mercy. Fear not, success is
near to hand. Often this seven indicates inner conflict and a struggle with others
ideas, it is a wand and like all wands there is a call to action to
alter the circumstances and restore peace, where you do not take action
the inner conflict will continue flowing as damaging thoughts and
feelings back and forth preventing sleep and relaxation. Sometimes we
simply need to stand up and be counted no matter how difficult that may
be. Seven of Cups This is the "can't make up my mind" card. This is the Seven of Cups.
Suddenly, you, the chooser, are not in control. You are in the power of
the choices. And there is one other problem: not all of the choices may
be as good as they look. This is the card of making real that which one
hopes for while there are many possibilities and many potential
outcomes, none have value until you have chosen. None are real until you
make them so. This can be the card of pie in the sky where ones dreams, wishes and
desires are not followed up by actions that ground them. Daydreaming and
fantasizing do not improve your life, they are not real, so this card
calls for you to martial your emotions and make an informed choice if
you wish to gain the results. Seven of Swords This is the "Thief" card. It implies that someone is stealing
something from you, your honor, your ideas, and your time. They may be
spreading gossip about you, on a lighter note it is the white lie, or
guile and manipulation, half truths and self serving motivations.
integrity is the key challenge in this card. This card warns you to be careful in dealings with others, sometimes
we cannot be truthful without damaging another or in the need to get the
promotion we may compromise our own integrity. In the area of love it
suggests using feminine wiles or intimate knowledge to gain from another
that which they may be unwilling to give. This is the taker in action,
what they want outweighs what is best for you or you yourself may not be
living your values. Remember things gained at the expense of another carry their own
price and it is a price you will have to pay at some point in the
future. Where you are the one being manipulated understand that what
goes around comes around. Seven of Pentacles Sometimes there is no way to take control of a situation. Once energy
has been set in motion it takes on a life of its own, we can only be
patient and see whether the outcome is successful or not. So, too, with
waiting for a job offer or raise, waiting for work to pay off, or a new
diet. Sometimes you have to realize that you've done all you can do. It
is out of your hands now. All you can do is wait and see what the
outcome will be. Ultimately, the sevens share that message, the farmer's message: hold
out, be patient, don't rush, go around. Be in control of yourself and
you can be in control of this situation. We’ll relate the Eights to Strength. Eights are about moving, taking
action, as Strength is a card of courage and transformation. It's very
easy to let things stay as they are inside yourself or without (though,
as the Eights warn, it's easy but damaging). It is much harder to gather
up the willpower and mental strength to make a real change. A scary
change. Like the Strength card, it is scary to approach that lion, but
you can alter the relationship you have with it. Eight of Wands The power and energy of eight combined with the energy of wands makes
this a card of movement and expansion. A lot of things are going to be
happening fast, and the Querent is going to revel in and handle all of
them. This will likely include many aspects of ones life. Fast. No need
to slow down or be impatient, with this card, you can really move,
change, do. This is really a card of movement often after a period of
waiting or stagnation. When this card appears things are about to move
in a big way. Eight of Cups The movement or progress in
this card is the shedding of old relationships, old loves, familiar
things, limiting beliefs, pain and old behaviour patterns. But good idea
or not, they'll need courage to do this; to leave all everything known,
comfortable and familiar, and go for the unknown. This can be a card of
separation or divorce though it can just as easily be the release of
outmoded beliefs with regard to relationship so as to transform what you
have. It is ultimately a card of letting go of that which no longer
serves you while you are seeking something better. It can mean letting
go of a job, an idea, a goal that is no longer valid, an attitude, or in
fact anything that has become a limitation. You are not letting go to enable a loss, you are letting go to enable
a release, with this release you are free to choose again, create anew,
or re create that which was previously damaged or unusable. Eight of Swords This is the "damned if you do, damned if you don't," card. The
Querent is in a situation where they're afraid to move. If they move,
they'll get cut. However, the ropes that bind them, the blindfold over
their eyes, are their own fears, keeping them still, immobile. And so
the longer they stay, the more they constrain and entrap themselves.
Ever been in a situation where you're afraid to say anything, so afraid
that you second guess yourself, end up saying nothing, tying yourself in
knots? But speaking up is going to get you cut to ribbons? That's this card. The Querent must have the strength to endure the
cuts, else they'll stay trapped. They must move, for the longer they let
the situation continue, the worse it will get.
It is time for the individual to
acknowledge that their own lack of honesty and integrity has lead them
to this place, maybe playing off one person against another, it is time
to come clean so one can move on and be creative. Staying in this energy
indicates an unwillingness to be responsible for ones own actions, often
blame accompanies the eight of swords but we all know that we are the
masters of our own selves and therefore ultimately responsible for all
our actions and lack of action. The Querent needs to know that the ONLY
way through is to take decisive action or the situation will continue to
worsen. Eight of Pentacles It is a card of starting over, doing something new or perhaps just
expanding. Similarly, this card predicts a time of learning and
mistakes, doubts and just plain hard work. The message of all Eights is
that movement, a change of place, home, job or situation can lead to an
internal transformation. All that is needed is the strength to go
through with it. Often it is accompanied by resentment as one has
already put a lot of effort into life, career, or love, but more is
required and one may need to learn new skills to go forward with
success, a lack of doing so will surely lead the individual into a
repetitive cycle. Nine is a card of nearly there. Like the Hermit, who connects to the
nines, it is a card where something is finished and the person in turn
steps back to look on what he's done, earned, or gained. Nines are among
the most powerful cards, usually granting the Querent what it is they,
like the Hermit, are seeking the nine is a powerful number and often
these situations feel fated, but we need to understand that they are the
coming together of many life factors, actions and those of others. Nine of Wands This is the card of a final challenge, this will always be an
internal quest to finish what one has started, often the seeker gives up
at the very point where they should drive forward again. What the
Querent seeks most, whatever that may be, is right there. They've only
to shine the Hermit's light upward to see it. They might feel tired,
wary and on guard but completion of all they've worked for is right
there, all they need do is go for it! Nine of Cups This is perhaps THE best card in the Minor Arcana. It is sometimes
called the "wish" card. Your wish will come true your prayer will be
answered. On the more emotional level, relationships are loving and
mutually satisfying. Creativity is high, friendships and emotions are
good. To gain advantage from this card you would need to know two
things, what DID you wish for, an ending or a beginning. A wish coming true is about outcomes, we have all heard the saying be
careful what you wish for as you will surely get it. There is a
requirement when we make a wish, not a lesson. If you wish for a great
love you need to be capable of that yourself and life will give you
those opportunities you need to create one. If you wish for great wealth
you may find yourself working many hours and achieving just that at the
expense of something else, but either way your wish will come true. Nine of Swords We all know this card, it is
the one where we wake up at night and go over our troubles, problems,
worries, thoughts, what we said, what others said. This is a card that
indicates ones inner demons, fears and concerns. It is anxiety that is
unfounded in reality. One fears the worst and so may actually create
what they fear. It is an inner fear often based on past losses, hurts
etc. the current situation can only be dealt with in reality and the
now. By facing your own fears you release yourself from the bonds of
anxiety and can move into a future of hope and optimism. This nine can
be paralyzing but be aware that you are only ever immobilized by a lack
of action where action is required, not by the outcome of an action that
is considered and appropriate. Nine of Pentacles This is a card that indicates feeling pleased with ones efforts, it
is an introspective card as in the person who happily looks at the
flourishing garden they themselves planted or that sense of satisfaction
at the end of a good day at work. This is always a temporary feeling as
with the garden seasons change, and with a work day ending another
begins. It is a justifiable sense of achievement that does not need
validation of others; one simply feels good about themselves for a while
for a job well done. As the aces were the pure, elemental spark of the suit, the tens are
the element of the suit complete. Not as in the nines, which are
physical completion, but in a transcendent fashion. It is the ultimate
good or bad of that element. Completion has its own challenges and we
are not always satisfied with the results of our actions, goals or
dreams. Ten of Wands The Querent has complete control of all the many things he wanted
control over. He is the leader, the boss. This is the card of being over
burdened and this leads to worry, it is important though to acknowledge
as with all the tens, the individual got exactly what they desired; in
this case it is control. Unfortunately those who wish to control also
find themselves alone with the problems created in the process. Where a
particular area was queried it would apply only to that area. Ten of Cups This is a permanence of joy, love, friendship. This is a card of
acknowledged love and contentment. Like all places in life this cycles
and moves so one cannot stay in this state forever, but nevertheless it
is a wonderful time of fulfillment and achievement in the area of love
and emotion. One can only feel happy when this card is present there is
a danger of stagnating here, so sit in this energy only for a while then
move on to create again. Ten of Swords This is the card of final
endings, the situation (good or bad) is finally over, all avenues have
been explored and there is no more to be done. Often it accompanies a
time of exhaustion for the Querent who may have been struggling to keep
thinks going. It is important to acknowledge the positive aspect here,
where there is a struggle it may mean the end of the struggle, where you
are single it could mean a final end to that situation. So remember that
this card is a final ending of a current situation with regard to your
question. It can be the final ending of a relationship if you are asking
about that, if you are single and struggling however, it could be a
final ending to that situation. Make no mistake this is a card of a
final and complete end to something. Ten of Pentacles This is the pinnacle of prosperity, material goods that last instead
of being temporary; this is a family home bought and paid for, a
business you have successfully created the family who are secure on many
if not all levels. The ten therefore is the card of abundance, if you
had a particular area in your query it pertains to that area.
The first court cards are the Pages/Princesses. The element of the
pages is "Earth" indicating something young, growing, initiating a
project of some sort, can also be related to immaturity or a child. So
the Page of Wands would be "Earth of Fire" - the seed of fire, so to
speak. So, an adult who is youthful enough might also be a page.. The
purpose of a page, after all, is to deliver messages. Messages can come
in many forms, as signs that come to us in moments of revelation, texts,
emails etc. unconscious statements by others that reveal a truth to you.
They can come from spirit, psychics and dreams. Page of Wands This page loves being the center of attention and the leader;
however, and you might have to watch that he/she doesn't bully other
kids. Can be a message of action and movement and indication of things
getting under way or possibility of travel. This is a go forward energy
without necessarily thinking of results so can be difficult or require
disentangling at a later date. Page of Cups This is the unformed energy of the emotions, often misplaced or
poorly related, a message of love or emotion this can be a poem or love
letter. Can be an emotionally immature person, who swings back and forth
in the area of love. A message of love, romance, heart-break or family.
Page of Swords This is the energy of gossip, spying and general trouble making. This
can be used in a positive way telling others of good qualities etc. but
mostly it is utilized in the negative, whether intended or not the
indiscriminate relating of personal information can be damaging to
another. A message relating to a problem either solved or ending badly,
or a message that gives one an idea or solution. Sometimes rumour or
gossip - in which case, check it out carefully, it might be false. Page of Pentacles This is the feminine principal of the nurture element, very earthy
information is apparent as to what is required or that things are in
their initial phases. Sowing the seeds of reality, the next step beyond
an idea. At any age this can represent the practical person full of
energy in the beginning stages of development or initiating a project.
Messages pertaining to money or general good news. Knights or princes are the spirit of youth and vitality, all about
changes. Knights are never still; as the pages/princesses suggest
messages, the knights/princes suggest movement, travel. If a prince
arrives change in some way is inevitable Elementally, they are Air moving and flowing like that element. As a
person, they're likely to stand for a young adult or someone who acts in
a youthful manner. Their beliefs are purer than of an adult, less
cynical and fiercer. In this they are most knight like: powerfully,
almost unquestioning loyal to a kingdom or cause driving forward with
little thought for consequence. As travel: Knight of Wands Knight. Charismatic, the kind who never slows down, who always goes
for grand gestures. He's popular, the center of attention, the leader
who comes up with crazy ideas. On the negative side, he can be
headstrong, bossy or a bully. he's not always sensitive to others
feelings. Don't expect him to be reliable or on time. loyal to his
friends, and his religion whether that is sports, a good time or church. As a situation This knight represents hasty actions, grand ideas, changeable
situations or feelings in the moment. Needing to use the qualities of
risk taking, a driving energy that slays the dragon of material reality
by sheer will and force. Knight of Cups A knight in the truest sense, this is the knight of love, the Romeo,
and love; dreamy, sensitive, moody, "deep." He will fall in love,
passionately, profoundly and he and his love will be inseparable (for
now). On the negative side, he should be watched for depression which
can be very real. Though moody, he's fiercely loyal to anyone he loves. As a situation Falling in love, being wooed. Exaggeration. Living in the moment but
with a view on outcomes although not necessarily clear. Emotions running
high, moodiness ups and downs. Depression may be
present depending on the cards around it. A need to develop a
more steady or balanced approach Knight of Swords Too smart for his own good, this young man is also too talkative.
He's engages in flame wars on a dozen internet chat sites, he questions
his teachers, he likes to play devil's advocate and argues with his
friends and family just for the sake of arguing. This sharp mind and
sharp tongue can, in the negative, lead him to spread gossip or nasty
rumors just to see what will happen. If there's anything this knight
will fight and die for, it is for freedom of information and speech.
There is a disregard for consequences with this knight which can lead to
damage and destruction. As a situation Lightning speed situations, when this card appears things just happen
very quickly and you may need to be very switched on to make good
choices at this time. Be aware of those around you who may talk about
you. Sudden change Knight of Pentacles Humble and honest this knight comes forward with a genuine offering.
He's got projects going, jobs on the side, he fears not having what
others have, not fitting in. He likes being at home. He needs to have
his own room or secret place, and woe to anyone who goes into that room
or changes it in any way; he has his own system for everything. On the
negative side, this teen can be far too solitary, too concerned with
perfection, what he does or does not have, or earning a place of
respect. Fear of failure or competition or standing out may keep him
from leaving his room. He values and protects beautiful things and is a
loyal employee if treated right. As all the knights are not yet mature, these qualities are temporary
states in an ongoing development of the humble, and honest male energy.
Not necessarily a person of great imagination this person is dependable
and can be trusted. As a situation Honest intentions can be a bit bored, a person/man offering genuine
love. Needing to pay attention to details or the mundane, dealing with
day to day issues, developing the qualities of dependability The element of As always, Court Cards are likely to be actual people. The queens are
adult women or mature feminine qualities, in charge or indicating a need
to take charge, the kings and queens are at the pinnacle of their power. Queen of Wands They light up a room when they enter; they radiate warmth and energy,
humor and spirit. They are often the entertainers at social gatherings.
They can also be leaders and activists. Men and often other women hover
round them like moths to a flame, and can certainly be burned by their
hot, passionate, restless natures. Not that these women can't be gentle;
they love children and are almost over-active participants in the lives
of their kids, making costumes for plays, coaching teams, etc. These are
very creative women, with boundless energy to make, do, travel, and
entertain. The problem, of course, is that these Queens have trouble
stepping out of the spotlight. They can overwhelm or intimidate, be
bossy and overbearing. At their best, however, they are an inspiration
to their family and friends, and often to admiring strangers as well.
As a situation There may be a need to be warm and generous. Equally there may be a
need to step back and allow others space to create also. One may be lazy
in a situation and need to get up and motivate to move forward.
Developing a trip or making real a career, especially one in acting or
leadership. Queen of Cups Often a healer, counselor or psychic, this is a woman who seems to
know what's wrong even before you open your mouth. Call her the
emotional fix-it woman, but she seems to have exactly the right solution
to problems relating to home, friends, love. Sometimes she is shy,
self-effacing, you might not even notice her; other times she can be a
little scary, dreamy, mysterious, a creative storyteller. Her intuition
is uncanny, her temper...well, it runs very deep and you don't ever want
it turned against you. Talk about scary. Unfortunately, this is also a
queen who can suffer from female hormonal problems, depression,
moodiness, alcoholism, drug addiction, psychological problems. To be wonderful partners these queens need to learn to be honest in
their communications and allow that others will be who they are, making
judgments based on disappointments can be destructive, seeing the
magnificence of others in their current form would bring the absolute
best out of these queens. As a situation Depression and negativity may be an issue, needing to use intuition,
needing to be more open to resolve a current situation. Seeking advice
from one who has inner knowledge or skills Developing a romance, psychic
powers, or the growth of a family. Queen of Swords She's a walking encyclopedia. Any information you want, this woman
has it, and as such she can mingle with almost anyone. She knows obscure
facts, strange tid-bits, and she seems to love nothing better than to
pour it all out, give it away like gifts to help people .She absorbs
information, and is able to relate it back succinctly, clearly, simply,
so everyone can understand and use it; , she can be aloof, even cold.
They believe the right facts can fix any problem, and may offer that
instead of sympathy or warmth. They mean well, but their need to know
and solve problems can often outweigh other considerations. There can be
a cutting quality to how she relates to others, not because she is hard
hearted, but because she is clinical in her approach, she can be the
most amazing person when she allows for emotions and understands that
these have as significant a role as the intellect. As a situation Needing to allow for the emotional aspects of an issue or for
another, and listening to ones emotions in relationships. Being tactful
in relating others. Developing through learning, or just spreading news.
Queen of Pentacles This is the practical, down-to-earth woman. An enthusiastic outdoors
woman or at least attracted to out door activities, gardening etc, she's
always encouraging friends and family to be healthy. She loves beautiful
things and has an artist's eye. Tasteful is the perfect word for her;
likewise in her dress, jewelry and make-up. She wants them to have the
best so they can succeed but also believes they need to learn and do
this for themselves. She can be driven and like the king counts loyalty
very highly finding it hard to forgive betrayal by loved ones and
friends alike. She creates harmony wherever she goes and loves nothing more than for
those around her to be happy, she is likely to expect everyone to do
there share and does not have patience or time for those who do not.
Such a strong energy can dominate domestic situations, passionate by
nature the queen can be the most loving partner and parent if she can
learn to allow children and partners the space to be themselves. As a situation Making real a business, altering a work situation, or needing to use
practical and down to earth qualities to deal with the current
situation. They are the fire - their element - the passion, the driving force.
This is why Thus, Kings in a spread can indicate motivation, a beginning or start
of something. . The thing to remember with the Kings is that while they
are powerful motivators, they are still "in the crown" - in the head.
They can move mountains with their enthusiasm and energy and light a
fire under almost anything. But they can't make it real all by
themselves. Like all court cards, the King cards are likely to be people. These
might be men the Querent knows or the Querent himself if he's an adult
male. It may signify the kind of man he is, or the kind of man he is at
this time or in this circumstance. The kings can also represent the male aspect or required energy of a
situation. King of Wands Call him "The Preacher." His dream kingdom is a philosophy. He fills
a room when he walks in, expansive, full of energy, charisma, fun. He
loves danger, adventure, challenges. A great innovator, he is the person
with the ideas and energy to take them forward. people either love him
or hate him, and the same goes for his family. He falls in love quickly
and knows where he is headed at each moment always ready to move with
that restless energy of his. He’s great with kids. No dad was ever so inventive or fun. But he
fully expects his family to come with him, wherever he goes and support
whatever he does. If they don't, his other side can come to the surface,
one that is jealous, impatient this is the most likely king to offer
ultimatums at every turn if he feels he cannot get his way. It is not
surprising that sometimes his wife or children will rebel against him
and when they do he will be incredibly hurt not understanding that the
needs of others are important too. To be the ultimate partner he would
develop the skills of turning that wonderful energy to ensuring the
plans incorporate all those he loves, recognizing where this may not be
so. In his optimum state, this partner would be exciting and loving, if
you give to him he will give you your all. As a parent his children will
learn to do for themselves when he lets them reveal what they love and
shows them how to achieve it. As a situation Impelled by new ideas or
selling an idea to others. Planning a trip, the idea for some grand new
career, or being motivated to take charge. Depending where it is in the
spread, it can indicate that the Querent has decided to take command, to
overthrow the old with his new, bold ideas, or this is what is needed in
the current situation King of Cups A kinder, gentler, more loving man you'll never meet though with a
tendency to isolate himself from others who cannot live up to his
fantasy of the perfect world. His "kingdom" is his family, and his one
dream is to be sitting at the head of a huge table filled with kin,
kids, grand kids, serving up food to them all. His family comes first;
for them he'll work, sacrifice, do just about anything; and, he is
capable of doing terrible things if his own perspective of perfection is
threatened. Very like the Queen of Cups, however, he's too soft and
sentimental. No matter how wrong the child, this father will always bail
the kid out and blame others for qualities the child lacks. About his
family, it is almost impossible to make him see reason though at the
same time he can be very manipulative to get his own way, being direct
and honest is something for the king of cups to develop. In this way the
king of cups is a man of fantasies and ideals needing only to learn how
to deal effectively with reality to be one of the nicest and most
personable of men. As a situation Can indicate a need to be motivated to be a new and better provider,
perhaps a need to be kind or gentle in the current situation King of Swords Call him "The Judge". His kingdom is the kingdom of high ideals.
Loving, friendly, but distant, the one thing everyone says about this
man is "He's Fair." he is a patient, careful man, with very high
ideals.. He treats his wife and kids fairly, hearing them out, though
making his own decision rather than being swayed by emotions, he is the
thinker. When disappointed this king finds it difficult to get past it
and may take up the habit of sniping at a partner rather than dealing
with how he feels. Unlike the King of Cups, this King does not put
"Family first, right or wrong." Ideals come first, and he can be
unforgiving of the family member who is weak or more "human" than he. He
will not budge when it comes to upholding his own ideals, not even for
his nearest and dearest. He needs only to be non judgmental of those he
loves to become one of the easiest of partners to live with and as a
parent allowing for emotional changes during puberty can be the most
inspirational when dealing with problems, there can be a tendency to
alienate ones children through judging there behaviour, his sense of
fairness would always let him find a way to restore balance in
relationships. As a situation Tossing out a new idea, getting thoughts on paper, brain storming.
The ability to see problems objectively and find new and better
solutions King of Pentacles Proud and self-reliant, He is the provider expending a lot of energy
creating the comfort and security for loved ones, family and himself, he
do his best for them, stick by them, and expects them to be equally
responsible, hardworking and disciplined. Much like his queen, he hates
being embarrassed and has a hard time forgiving any one who causes him
embarrassment, be they family, friends or enemies. It is not easy for
the king to see I love you as adequate, as the most likely form of
compliment will relate to ability not emotion, any compliment however
will be heartfelt and earned. You can from the King expect "I'm proud of
you." This, from him, is his highest compliment. He needs only to learn
to bend a little and communicate with greater ease to be the most
wonderful of parents his sense of loyalty and strong passions leads this
man to potentially be one of the great life loves for a woman. MAJOR ARCANA As all the Major Arcana are the higher energies, the underlying
truths within us, they have the power to explain life’s situations, they
are why to the minor arcana’s what The Fool Basic Tarot
Meaning At #0, the Fool is the card of infinite possibilities. The bag on the
staff indicates that he has all he needs to do or be anything he wants,
he has only to stop and unpack. He is on his way to a brand new
beginning. But the card carries a little bark of warning as well. Stop
daydreaming and fantasizing and watch your step, lest you fall and end
up looking the fool. Thirteen's Observations In the Tarot, cards like The Magician or The Hermit can often stand
for the Querent or for someone in the Querent's life. The Fool, however,
almost always stands for the Querent alone, no one else. In standing for
the Querent, the Fool represents a time of newness, a time when life has
been "re-started" as it were. The person feels that they are back at
zero, whether that be in romantic affairs, or career, at their job or
intellectual pursuits. Far from being sad or frustrating, the Querent
feels remarkably *free*, light hearted and refreshed, as if being given
a second chance. They feel young and energized. In addition, they likely have no idea where they're going or what
they're going to do. But that doesn't matter. For the Fool, the most
important thing is to just go out and enjoy the world. To see what there
is to see and delight in all of it. Unfortunately, in this childlike state the person is likely to be
overly optimistic or naive. A Fool can be a Fool. This is the card
likely to turn up when a Querent is thinking of investing his money in a
new, "sure fire" business. Or when the Querent is sure that it's "love
this time!" Like the Fool, they're so busy daydreaming of what might be
that they're ignoring what is. They're about to fall right off a cliff.
It's time for them to listen to that watchful little dog, which might be
a concerned friend, a wise tarot reader, or just their instincts. As a card, the Fool ultimately stands for a new start. When it turns
up the Querent might be about to make a move, not just to a new home,
but new job, new life. There's more than just change, renewal, and a
brand new beginning in the Fool, there's also movement, a fresh,
exciting new time. The Magician Basic Tarot Meaning The magician represents those hidden or surprising aspects
either within ones self or a situation at hand. this surprise can
be good or bad, but nevertheless there is something to be revealed. this is the card of pulling something out of the hat at the last
minute to save the day, or discovering a talent or ability that
previously was completely hidden. it can also represent that things are
not always what they seem. be discerning, pay attention or dig deep to
find the truth or what you need observations this is the card of magic, slight of hand, misdirection and looking
below the surface. as a card of surprises it would be wise to be ready
for the unexpected or to have your perception of a situation changed.
where it applies to the querent it indicates a time where the individual
needs to look within themselves to find what they need
The High Priestess Basic Tarot Meaning The High Priestess is the card of knowledge, instinctual,
supernatural, secret knowledge. She holds scrolls of arcane information
that she might, or might not reveal to you. The moon crown on her head
as well as the crescent by her foot indicates her willingness to
illuminate what you otherwise might not see, reveal the secrets you need
to know in order to make a decision about a problem or a job, an
investment, love, career, family, etc. Observations If there is a card that symbolizes hidden knowledge it is the High
Priestess. This is the area of inner knowing which we often ignore in
the face of perspective or contrary indications. Where the Magician is
about revealing, the High Priestess is about keeping things hidden
behind the curtain. Things you know, but don't tell or know without
acknowledging even to yourself. If the reader feels the High Priestess stands for the Querent, then
this is a time of solitary investigation and the passing on of secret
knowledge. Things kept secret will be revealed to them. Likewise, these
secrets might come to them psychically by way of visions or powerful
instincts. Insights may be found in, dreams, revelations from others who
may be unaware of what they are revealing, or conversations with
spirits. As a card, the High Priestess is about knowledge. Often she appears
when an individual has an inner knowing but has no idea how to apply the
knowledge or needs a revelation to be able to go forward. Empress Basic Tarot Meaning The Empress is a creator, be it creation of life, of romance, of art
or business. This is why her symbol is Venus, goddess of beautiful
things as well as love. This is the card that reflects the inner
nurturer, home and hearth, marriage, birth and life. This is the moment
before manifesting or where a consequence is about to become reality in
ones life, just like the birth of a child there is a gestation period,
where the outcome of a creation is not apparent but nevertheless upon
us. Observations The Empress card is nurturing
an idea, vision or family. Male or female, it is a time of providing for
oneself and others, family, and ideas are carefully tended in the hope
of a great outcome, there is a definite mothering aspect and so those
attributes are always apparent when she appears in a spread. As with any
gestation period there is a requirement for patience, what you have
asked for or are trying to create can take a little time to manifest
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