MAJOR ARCANA
FOOL
LOVERS
MAGICIAN
CHARIOT
HIGH PRIESTESS
STRENGTH
EMPRESS
HERMIT
EMPEROR
WHEEL OF FORTUNE
HIEROPHANT
JUSTICE
Fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance
Creative block, dependence on others
Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance
Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal
Authority, father-figure, structure, solid foundation
Domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility
Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
Bad luck, negative external forces, out of control Religion, group identification,
conformity, tradition, beliefs
Restriction, challenging the status quo
Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law
Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty Beginnings, innocence,
spontaneity, a free spirit
Naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking
Love, union, relationships, values alignment, choices
Disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values Power, skill, concentration,
action, resourcefulness
Manipulation, poor planning, latent talents
Control, will power, victory, assertion, determination
Lack of control and direction, aggression
Intuition, Higher powers, mystery, subconscious mind
Hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice
Strength, courage, patience, control, compassion
Weakness, self-doubt, lack of self-discipline
MAJOR ARCANA
(CONT’D)
HANGED MAN
STAR
DEATH
MOON
SUN
TEMPERANCE
DEVIL
JUDGEMENT
TOWER
WORLD
Suspension, restriction, letting go, sacrificeMartyrdom, indecision, delay
Hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenity
Lack of faith, despair, discouragement Endings, beginnings, change,
transformation, transition
Resistance to change, unable to move on
Illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconscious
Release of fear, unhappiness, confusion
Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning
Imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision
Fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality
Temporary depression, lack of success
Bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism
Detachment, breaking free, power reclaimed
Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution
Self-doubt, refusal of self-examination
Disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation
Avoidance of disaster, fear of change
Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel
Lack of completion, lack of closure
SUIT OF CUPS
ACE
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TWO
NINE
THREE
TEN
FOUR
PAGE
FIVE
KNIGHT
SIX
QUEEN
SEVEN
KING
Love, compassion, creativity, overwhelming emotion Blocked or repressed emotions Escapism, disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal Hopelessness, aimless drifting, walking away Unified love, partnership, attraction, relationships
Break-up, imbalance in a relationship, lack of harmony
Wishes fulfilled, comfort, happiness, satisfaction
Greed, dissatisfaction, materialism
Celebration, friendship, creativity, community
An affair, “three’s a crowd”, stifled creativity
Harmony, marriage, happiness, alignment
Misalignment of values, broken home or marriage Meditation, contemplation, apathy, re-evaluation
Boredom, missed opportunity, being aloof
A messenger, creative beginnings, synchronicity
Emotional immaturity, creative block
Loss, regret, disappointment, despair, bereavement
Moving on, acceptance, forgiveness
Romance, charm, ‘Knight in shining armour’, imagination
Unrealistic, jealousy, moodiness
Reunion, nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence
Stuck in the past, naivety, unrealistic
Emotional security, calm, intuitive, compassionate
Emotional insecurity, co-dependency
Fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, choices, imagination
Temptation, illusion, diversionary tactics
Emotional balance and control, generosity
Emotional manipulation, moodiness, volatility
SUIT OF PENTACLES
ACE
EIGHT
TWO
NINE
THREE
TEN
FOUR
PAGE
FIVE
KNIGHT
SIX
QUEEN
SEVEN
KING
Lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight
ACE
Apprenticeship, education, quality, engagement
Perfectionism, lacking ambition or focus
Balance, adaptability, time management, prioritisation
Disorganisation, financial disarray
Gratitude, luxury, self-sufficiency, culmination
Over-investment in work, financial setbacks
Teamwork, initial fulfilment, collaboration, learning
Lack of teamwork, disregard for skills
Wealth, inheritance, family, establishment, retirement
Financial failure, loneliness, loss
Control, stability, security, possession, conservatism
Greed, materialism, self-protection
Manifestation, financial opportunity, new job
Lack of progress and planning, short-term focus Isolation, insecurity, worry, financial loss, poverty
Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty
Efficiency, routine, conservatism, methodical
Laziness, boredom, feeling ‘stuck’
Generosity, charity, giving, prosperity, sharing wealth
Debt, selfishness, one-sided charity
Practical, homely, motherly, down-to-earth, security
Imbalance in work/ family commitments
Vision, perseverance, profit, reward, investment
Lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward
Security, control, power, discipline, abundance
Authoritative, domineering, controlling
Manifestation, new financial opportunity, prosperity
SUIT OF SWORDS
ACE
EIGHT
TWO
NINE
THREE
TEN
FOUR
PAGE
FIVE
KNIGHT
SIX
QUEEN
SEVEN
KING
Raw power, victory, break-throughs, mental clarity
Confusion, chaos, lack of clarity Isolation, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment Open to new perspectives, release Indecision, choices, truce, stalemate, blocked emotions
Indecision, confusion, information overload
Depression, nightmares, intense anxiety, despair
Hopelessness, severe depression, torment Painful separation, sorrow heartbreak, grief, rejection
Releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness
Back-stabbed, defeat, crisis, betrayal, endings, loss
Recovery, regeneration, fear of ruin, inevitable end Contemplation, recuperation, passivity, relaxation, rest
Restlessness, burn-out, lack of progress
Talkative, curious, mentally restless, energetic
All talk and no action, haste, undelivered promises Conflict, tension, loss, defeat, win at all costs, betrayal
Open to change, past resentment
Opinionated, hasty, action-oriented, communicative
Scattered thought, disregard for consequences
Regretful but necessary transition, rite of passage
Cannot move on, carrying baggage
Quick thinker, organised, perceptive, independent
Overly-emotional, bitchy, cold-hearted
Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, stealth
Mental challenges, breaking free
Clear thinking, intellectual power, authority, truth
Manipulative, tyrannical, abusive
SUIT OF WANDS
ACE
EIGHT
TWO
NINE
THREE
TEN
FOUR
PAGE
FIVE
KNIGHT
SIX
QUEEN
SEVEN
KING
Inspiration, power, creation, beginnings, potential
Delays, lack of motivation, weighed down
Speed, action, air travel, movement, swift change
Delays, frustration, holding off
Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery
Fear of unknown, lack of planning Courage, persistence,test of faith, resilience On edge, defensive, hesitant, paranoia Preparation, foresight, enterprise, expansion
Lack of foresight, delays, obstacles to long-term goals
Burden, responsibility, hard work, stress, achievement
Taking on too much, avoiding responsibility Celebration, harmony, marriage, home, community
Breakdown in
communication, transition
Enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, free spirit
Setbacks to new ideas, pessimism, lack of direction Disagreement, competition, strife, tension, conflict
Conflict avoidance, increased focus on goals
Energy, passion, lust, action, adventure, impulsiveness
Haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration
Public recognition, victory, progress, self-confidence
Egotism, disrepute, lack of confidence, fall from grace
Exuberance, warmth, vibrancy, determination Shrinking violet, aggressive, demanding Challenge, competition, perseverance
Giving up, overwhelmed, overly protective
Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour
Impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations
