The Witchy Tarot

Witchy Tarot

This document is a quick summary and reference guide for both traditional and non-traditional Tarot cards. This reference is not intended to be all inclusive, but is intended to provide a general guide for the beginning Tarot Card reader. This summary was compiled from several books, papers, documents and online resources.

The descriptions and images contained in this document make reference to the traditional Tarot Major and Minor Arcana along with the cards contained in a non-traditional tarot deck that uses “Witches” as the main theme.

The “Witch” Theme and images were taken from the “Witchy Tarot”, by La Scarabeo. Compiled by: Garry C. VanPool

December 16, 2009

The names for the Traditional Suits and the Court Cards have been changed in

the “Witchy Tarot”, see references below:

Tarot Suits Chart:

Witch Suit

Traditional

Element

Action

Frame Color

Flames Wands Fire Offensive Red

Broomsticks Swords Air Offensive Blue Boulders Coins Earth Defensive Ochre

Cups Cups Water Defensive Green

Court Cards:

Celebration

Knave

Moon

Knight

Goddess

Queen

Trial

King

The Major Arcana

0 – The Fool

(Chaos) I - The Witch (Free Will) II – The Priestess (Unconscious) III – The Empress (Intellect)

(The Billy Goat)

o

Chaos

o

Unknown

o

New Path

o

Lost

o

Rebellion

o

Rash action

o

Fresh Start

(Athame the Dagger)

o

Determination

o

Freshness

o

Initiative

o

Struggle

o

Power & Skill

o

Control

o

Smooth Talker (Cauldron)

o

Inner Intuition

o

Patience

o

Friends

o

Useful Advice

o

Spiritual Experience (Book of Shadows)

o

Creative Mind

o

Successful Plan

o

Beauty & Charm

o

Communicative

Powers

o

New Friend

o

Seduction IV - The Emperor

(Solidity) V – The Hierophant (Master) VI - The Lovers (Revelation) VII - The Chariot (Liberation)

(Hat)

o

Authority & Power

o

Business Man

o

Success

o

Be Cautious

o

Self-Confidence

o

Stability (Walnut Tree)

o

Helpful advice

o

Well placed sign

o

Protection

o

Teaching

o

Devotion

o

Mentor (Garter)

o

Sexuality

o

Divine Union

o

A painful choice

o

Physical attraction

o

Elegance

o

Artistic sense (Broomstick)

o

Travel

o

Movement

o

Victory

o

Clever escape

o

Brilliant idea

VIII – Justice

(Self Control) IX - The Hermit (Quest) X - The Wheel (Eternity) XI – Strength (Rigor)

(Owl)

o

Truth & Justice

o

Concerns with the

Law

o

Wisdom

o

Useful reflection

o

Criticism & Judgment (Yew Tree)

o

Meditation

o

Solitude

o

Need to be Alone

o

Sluggishness

o

Cold Blood

o

Prudence

o

Patience (Elderberry)

o

Cycle or routine

o

Evolution

o

Progression

o

Necessary change

o

Transformation

o

Amusement

o

Life & Fate

(Mandrake)

o

Strength & Pride

o

Strong Will

o

Self Control

o

Emotional Wound

o

Bullying

o

Struggle

o

Power of Nature XII - Hanged One

(New Vision) XIII – Death (Resolve) XIV - Temperance (Balance) XV - The Devil (Dark side)

(Bat)

o

Sacrifice

o

Mental Disturbance Control

o

Temptation

o

Punishment

o

Natural therapy

o

Possible traitor (Digitalis)

o

Transformation

o

End of something

o

New Beginning

o

Discomfort

o

Unexpected loss (Ointment)

o

Restraint

o

Balance & Health

o

Readjustment

o

Just criticism

o

Profound

friendship

o

Commitment

(Leonardo the Devil)

o

Temptation

o

Addictions

o

Risks

o

Dark Passions

o

Fatal Attraction

o

Deceit

XVI – The Tower

(Warning) XVII – The Stars (Protection) XVIII – The Moon (Shadow) XIX – The Sun (Light)

(Monkshood)

o

Fall from power

o

Excessive ambition

o

Danger Ahead

o

Magic

o

Intoxication

o

Failure- Great loss

(Cat)

o

Good luck

o

Beauty

o

Ambition

o

Serenity

o

Romantic Love

o

Creativity

o

Higher State (Toad)

o

Deceit

o

Imagination

o

Gossip

o

The Past

o

Regrets

o

Hard Feelings (Donkey)

o

Clear ideas

o

Power

o

Success

o

Truth

o

Happiness

o

Friendship

o

Clarity XX – Judgment

(Rebirth) XXI – The Universe (Good Fortune)

(Crow)

o

A Surprise

o

Renewal

o

Awakening

o

News

o

Love at first sight

o

Final judgment

o

Travel (Mushroom)

o

Accomplishment

o

Completeness

o

Amusement

o

Cheerfulness

o

Solid Relationship

o

Wealth

o

Peace

Cauldrons (Chalices or Cups)

Cauldrons make reference to the emotional and spiritual aspects of life and indicate love in all possible forms. Cauldrons represent desires, hopes, joys and displeasures and all the emotional aspects of a person.

1 – Cauldrons 2 – Cauldrons 3 – Cauldrons 4 - Cauldrons

The Witch’s Kiss

o

Romantic Love

o

Beginning of a Joyful Event

o

Beginning of Love

o

Party or Gathering A Witch’s Blessing

o

Crossroads

o

Ties to Places

o

Happy Union

o

Sexual Encounter

o

Deep Connection A Witch’s Cuddles

o

Tenderness

o

Availability

o

Group Support

o

Happy Conclusion

o

Unknown Talent At Lunch at the Witch’s Home

o

In Agreement

o

Peace in the Home

o

Conservative

Position

5 – Cauldrons 6 – Cauldrons 7 – Cauldrons 8 - Cauldrons

A Witch’s Dressing Table

o

Satisfied Desires

o

Reconciliation

o

Loss of Loved One

o

Something Modern

The Searching Witch

o

Indecision

o

Weakness

o

Obstacles

o

Past & Present

o

Child & Parent

A Witch’s Pledge of Love

o

Wedding

o

Love

o

Temptations

o

Intense Passion

The Witch’s Initiation

o

Renewal

o

Variety of Choices

o

Ending of an affair

& the Beginning of another

9 – Cauldrons 10 – Cauldrons Celebration (Knave) –

Cauldrons Moon (Knight) - Cauldrons

The Witch on Horseback

o

Excessive Confidence

o

A Setback

o

New Perspective

The Witch’s Home

o

Happiness

o

Peace & Happiness

o

Unclouded Love

o

Perfect Harmony Celebration of Imbolic

o

A Scholar

o

An Admirer

o

Person of Passion

o

Interest in Art Full Moon

o

A New Arrival

o

Cheerfulness

o

Romantic

o

Welcome Friend Goddess (Queen) -

Cauldrons Trial (King) - Cauldrons

The Roman Goddess: Bona Dea

o

Faithful Lover

o

Sincere Woman

o

Happy Union

Sabbath with Dancing

o

Triumph of

Passions

o

Wild Behavior

o

Ability in Influence

Boulders (Pentacles or Coins)

Boulders represent wealth, profits, contracts and materialism in general. Boulders indicate the ties between people and things; places, objects. Boulders represent events in daily living.

1 – Boulders 2 – Boulders 3 – Boulders 4 - Boulders

The Reading Witch

o

Present

o

Promise

o

Success & Gain

o

Initial Rewards

o

Many Resources Dispute Between Witches

o

Stagnant Situation

o

Obstacles

o

Uncertainty

o

Poor Finances A Witch’s Order

o

Help from Influential People

o

Creative Work

o

New Foundations

o

Observations

The Trapped Witch

o

Important but

difficult task

o

Imprisonment

o

Greed

o

Watch Spending 5 – Boulders 6 – Boulders 7 – Boulders 8 - Boulders

The Seduced Witch

o

Kiss at Midnight

o

Audacity

o

Victory

o

Rival A Witch’s Tumble

o

Fall

o

Worries

o

Self Sacrifice

o

Give to Charity A Witch’s Snack

o

Worry & Distrust

o

Impatience

o

Transformation

o

Be Cautious SMS Message Between Witches

o

Brilliant Career

o

Study of New Disciplines

o

Repetitive Work

9 – Boulders 10 – Boulders Celebration (Knave) –

Boulders Moon (Knight) - Boulders

Witches in Concert

o

Accomplishment

o

Conquest

o

Creativity

o

Natural Prosperity A Witch on a River

o

Adventure

o

Desire for New Space

o

Prosperous Time

Celebration of Lammas

o

Young Man who

has good looks and material possessions but is shallow and self-absorbed

o

Uncertain Promotion Waning Moon

o

Career Woman or Business Man

o

Is a good implementer and planner

o

Goddess (Queen) -

Boulders Trial (King) - Boulders

The Greek Goddess Ecate

o

Teacher

o

Mother Figure

o

Security

o

Authority

o

Materialistic

The Brand of Fire

o

Merchant

o

Teacher

o

Man of Finance

o

Old Money

Flames (Wands)

Flames represent the Work Place and the Family setting of the Querient. Flames represent actions, vitality, energy and travel. Flames represent Career and Business Ventures.

1 – Flames 2 – Flames 3 – Flames 4 - Flames

The Witch’s Circle

o

Creative Beginning

o

Business Venture

o

Asserting oneself

o

New Career

o

New Birth Duel Between Witches

o

Conflicts at Work or Home

o

Separation

o

Rivalry

o

Regret

The Illuminated Witch

o

Courageous Feat

o

Encounters

o

Brief Trip

o

Support from

successful person

The Witch at Rest

o

Withdrawal from

an Activity

o

Completion of a

Task

o

Maturing 5 – Flames 6 – Flames 7 – Flames 8 - Flames

Seduction by a Witch

o

Devotion

o

Ambition

o

Successful Love

o

Wealth

o

Power to influence

The Witch and the Butler

o

Help is Coming

o

A Critical Period

o

Delay of Projects

o

Helpful Friends provide leadership

The Jinxed Barter

o

Negotiation

o

Interview

o

Exchange

o

Realized Desires

o

Dreams

The Frog and the Prince

o

Transformation

o

Rebirth

o

Success

o

Amusement

o

Inner Peace

9 – Flames 10 – Flames Celebration (Knave) –

Flames Moon (Knight) - Flames

The Studying Witch

o

Self Reflection

o

Soul Search

o

Contact with Foreigners

o

Passed Exams Witch’s Christmas

o

Success & Love

o

Harvest

o

Good Luck

o

Carry out Project

o

Old Memories

Celebration of Beltane

o

A Suitor

o

A Foreigner

o

Good News

o

Young but talented person

Waxing Moon

o

Active People

o

Sincere Friends

o

Be Cautious

o

Travel or New Idea

Goddess (Queen) -

Flames Trial (King) - Flames

The German Goddess Holda

o

Person who is inspired and can inspire others

o

Trustworthy

Friend

o

Well liked and Honorable

Flight with Whip and Broomstick

o

Someone who is

powerful and expressive

o

Person who sets

the tone

o

Confronting the Elements

Broomsticks (Swords)

Broomsticks represent intellect, language, communication and ideas. Broomsticks also refer to conflicts, difficulties and challenges. Broomsticks also represent a desire for freedom and independence.

1 – Broomsticks 2 – Broomsticks 3 – Broomsticks 4 - Broomsticks

The Witch and Her Lunch

o

Clear Positive Thought

o

Self Assertive

o

Self Confidence

o

Dynamism Dancing Witches

o

Debate or Argument

o

Intimacy & Attraction

o

No Commitment Goodbye Between Witches

o

Departure

o

Delay

o

Quarrel

o

Personality Conflict A Witch’s Tears

o

Meditation

o

Retreat & Rest

o

Solitude

o

Emotional Pain

o

Ineffective Help 5 – Broomsticks 6 – Broomsticks 7 – Broomsticks 8 - Broomsticks

A Young Witch in Trouble

o

Destruction

o

Something being Fixed

o

Failure

o

Humiliation

o

Vague Future

The Traveling Witch

o

New Events

o

A Change

o

Release

o

Travel

o

Going with the Flow

Braiding Witches

o

Hopes & Help

o

Adversities to Overcome

o

A Thief and Intruder Witches at Work

o

Useless Effort

o

Bad News

o

Adverse Fate

o

Period of Sacrifice.

o

Something Captive

9 – Broomsticks 10 – Broomsticks Celebration (Knave) –

Broomsticks Moon (Knight) - Broomsticks

The Punished Witch

o

Humiliation

o

Imposition

o

Delay

o

Canceled Trip

o

Solitude

o

Emotional Breakdown

The Robbed Witch

o

Regret

o

Disappointment

o

Solitude

o

Theft & Envy

o

Opportunity to be Seized Celebration of Samhain

o

An Assistant

o

Observation

o

Transformation

o

New Development

o

Surprise New Moon

o

Active, Energetic Person

o

Handsome, intellectual and moody

o

Resistance

o

Expertise Goddess (Queen) - Broomsticks Trial (King) - Broomsticks

The Celtic Goddess Morrigan

o

Mature Woman

o

Rival in Love

o

Strict & Arrogant

o

Educated &

Articulate

Initiation & Kiss

o

Politician

o

Overbearing

o

Cold Person

o

Well Read

o

Communicator