| 0 THE FOOL |
beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, free spirits |
holding back, restlessness, risk-taking |
cliff, young person (looking up), knapsack, white rose, white dog, mountains |
| I THE MAGICIAN |
manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action |
manipulation, poor planning, untapped talent |
one hand pointing up, one hand pointing down, cup, pentacle, sword, wand, infinity symbol, snake eating its own tail |
| II THE HIGH PRIESTESS |
intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, subconscious mind |
secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal, silence |
black pillar (with letter B), white pillar (with letter J), horned diadem, blue robe, cross, crescent moon |
| III THE EMPRESS |
femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance |
creative block, dependence on others |
crown of twelve stars, pomegranate robe, venus cushion, forest & stream, wheat |
| IV THE EMPEROR |
authority, establishment, structure, father figure |
domination, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibility |
stone throne (with 4 rams’ heads), ankh, orb, red robe, white beard, mountains |
| V THE HIEROPHANT |
spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition, institution |
personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo |
pillars, three robes (red, blue, white), papal cross, blessing (two fingers pointing up, two fingers pointing down), kneeling followers, crossed keys |
| VI THE LOVERS |
love, harmony, relationships, value alignments, choices |
self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misaligned values |
angel (Raphael), man (Adam), woman (Eve), Garden of Eden, apple tree, serpent, tree of twelve flames, volcanic mountain |
| VII THE CHARIOT |
control, willpower, success, action, determination |
self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction |
warrior, armor (crescent moons, white square, alchemical symbols), laurel, star crown, chariot, black sphinx, white sphinx |
| VIII STRENGTH |
strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion |
inner-strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion |
woman, infinity symbol, lion, white rove, flower crown and belt |
| IX THE HERMIT |
soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance |
isolation, loneliness, withdrawal |
hermit, snowcapped mountain, lantern with six-pointed star, long staff |
| X WHEEL OF FORTUNE |
good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, turning point |
bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles |
Hebrew letters (yod, hed, vau, heh), Latin letters (t, a, r, o), alchemical symbols (mercury, salt, sulphur, water), snake (left), Anubis (right), Sphinx (top), angel (upper left), eagle (upper right), winged lion (lower right), winged bull (lower left) |
| XI JUSTICE |
justice, fairness, truth, cause & effect, law |
unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty |
two pillars, sword (pointing up), scales, crown (small white square), red robe, green mantle |
| XII THE HANGED MAN |
pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives |
delays, resistance, stalling, indecision |
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| XIII DEATH |
endings, change, transformation, transition |
resistance to change, personal transformation |
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| XIV TEMPERANCE |
balance, moderation, patience, purpose |
imbalance, excess, self-healing, realignment |
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| XV THE DEVIL |
shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality |
releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment |
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| XVI THE TOWER |
sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening |
personal transformation, fearing change, averting disaster |
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| XVII THE STAR |
hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality |
lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection |
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| XVIII THE MOON |
illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious intuition |
release of fear, repressed emotions, inner confusion |
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| XIX THE SUN |
positivity, fun, warmth, success, wealth |
inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic |
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| XX JUDGEMENT |
judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution |
self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call |
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| XXI THE WORLD |
completion, integration, accomplishment, travel |
seeking personal closure, short cuts, delays |
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| ace of pentacles |
new financial/career opportunities, manifestation, abundance |
lost opportunity, lack of planning/foresight |
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| ii of pentacles |
multiple priorities, time management, prioritization, adaptability |
over-committed, disorganization, reprioritization |
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| iii of pentacles |
teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation |
disharmony, misalignment, working alone |
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| iv of pentacles |
saving money, security, conservatism, scarcity, control |
over-spending, greed, self-protection |
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| v of pentacles |
financial loss, poverty, lack mindset, isolation, worry |
recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty |
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| vi of pentacles |
giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity |
self-care, unpaid debts, one-way charity |
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| vii of pentacles |
long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment |
lack of long-term vision, limited success/reward |
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| viii of pentacles |
apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development |
self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity |
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| ix of pentacles |
abundance, luxury, self-sufficiency, financial independence |
self-worth, over-investment in work, hustling |
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| x of pentacles |
wealth, financial opportunity, skill development |
dark side of wealth, financial failure/loss |
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| page of pentacles |
manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development |
lack of progress, procrastination, learning from failure |
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| knight of pentacles |
hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism |
self-discipline, boredom, feeling stuck, perfectionism |
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| queen of pentacles |
nurturing, practical, providing financially, working parent |
financial independence, self-care, home-work conflict |
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| king of pentacles |
wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline, abundance |
financially inept, obsessed with wealth & status, stubborn |
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| ace of swords |
breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success |
inner clarity, rethinking an idea, clouded judgement |
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| ii of swords |
difficult decisions, weighing options, an impasse, avoidance |
indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate |
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| iii of swords |
heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt |
negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness |
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| iv of swords |
rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation |
exhaustion, burnout, deep contemplation, stagnation |
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| v of swords |
conflict, disagreement, competition, defeat, winning at all costs |
reconciliation, making amends, past resentments |
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| vi of swords |
transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage |
personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business |
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| vii of swords |
betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically |
impostor syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets |
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| viii of swords |
negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality |
self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open to new perspectives |
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| ix of swords |
anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares |
inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry |
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| x of swords |
painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis |
recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end |
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| page of swords |
new ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of community |
self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste |
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| knight of swords |
ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast thinking |
restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out |
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| queen of swords |
independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication |
overly emotional, easily influenced, cold-hearted |
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| king of swords |
mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth |
quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation |
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| ace of wands |
inspiration, power, creation, beginnings, potential |
delays, lack of motivation, weighed down |
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| ii of wands |
future planning, progress, decisions, discovery |
fear of the unknown, lack of planning |
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| iii of wands |
preparations, foresight, enterprise, expansion |
lack of foresight, delays, obstacles to long-term plans |
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| iv of wands |
celebration, harmony, marriage, home, community |
breakdown in communication, transition |
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| v of wands |
disagreement, conflict, competition, strife, tension |
conflict avoidance, diversity, agreeing to disagree |
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| vi of wands |
public recognition, victory, progress, self-confidence |
egotism, disrepute, lack of confidence, fall from grace |
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| vii of wands |
challenge, competition, perseverance |
giving up, overwhelmed, overly protective |
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| viii of wands |
speed, action, air travel, movement, swift change |
delays, frustration, holding off |
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| ix of wands |
courage, persistence, test of faith, resilience |
on edge, defensive, hesitant, paranoia |
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| x of wands |
burdens, responsibility, hard work, stress, achievement |
taking on too much, avoiding responsibility |
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| page of wands |
enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, free spirit |
setbacks to new ideas, pessimism, lack of direction |
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| knight of wands |
energy, passion, lust, action, adventure, impulsiveness |
haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration |
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| queen of wands |
exuberance, warmth, vibrancy, determination |
shrinking violet, aggressiveness, demanding |
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| king of wands |
natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honor |
impulsiveness, haste, ruthlessness, high expectations |
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| ace of cups |
love, new relationships, compassion, creativity |
self-love, intuition, repressed emotions |
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| ii of cups |
unified love, partnership, mutual attraction |
self-love, breakups, disharmony, distrust |
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| iii of cups |
celebration, friendship, creativity, collaboration |
independence, alone time, hardcore partying, “three’s a crowd” |
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| iv of cups |
meditation, contemplation, apathy, re-evaluation |
retreat, withdrawal, checking in with alignment |
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| v of cups |
regrets, failure |
personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on |
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| vi of cups |
revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy |
living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness |
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| vii of cups |
opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion |
alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choice |
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| viii of cups |
disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism |
trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, walking away |
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| ix of cups |
contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true |
inner happiness, materialism, dissatisfaction, indulgence |
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| x of cups |
divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment |
disconnection, misaligned values, struggling relationships |
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| page of cups |
creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility |
new ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks, emotional immaturity |
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| knight of cups |
creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty |
overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody |
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| queen of cups |
compassionate, caring, emotionally stable, intuitive, in flow |
inner feelings, self-care, self-love, codependency |
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| king of cups |
emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic |
self-compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, emotionally manipulative |
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