Tarot Magick by Lindsay Squire

CONTENTS
MY STORY AND THINGS TO KNOW
1.
Starting Your Tarot Journey
2.
Practical Tarot
3.
The Major Arcana
4.
The Minor Arcana
5.
Tarot Spreads
6.
Tarot Spells & Rituals
CONCLUSION
FURTHER READING
INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
T arot has been a passion of mine since the early days of becoming a
Witch. It was the first type of divination that I tried, and it remains my
favorite. I’ve been a Witch and tarot reader now for 15 years and have been
offering professional readings for about 5 years. I believe that tarot can help
us to access our true feelings and understand ourselves on a deeper level.
It’s a common misconception that tarot cards foretell the future. Instead,
they give spiritual guidance and help you connect with your own inner
wisdom to give you a better understanding about your circumstances.
A tarot deck is made up of 78 cards, each with their own meaning and
symbolism. Each deck is divided into two parts: the Major Arcana (22
cards) and the Minor Arcana (56 cards). For me, learning tarot is like
learning another language. It takes time, patience, and perseverance, but
with practice and dedication, you can become fluent.
I remember ordering my first deck online and then impatiently waiting
for it to arrive. My first deck was the classic Rider-Waite-Smith deck. I
chose this after much research because each card’s illustrations contain so
much symbolism to serve as hints to their meanings, which proved very
useful when I was learning. Based on my own experience, I’ve included
images of the cards from my own tarot deck in this book (designed by the
incredible Viki Lester @forensicsandflowers), which is based on the classic
Rider-Waite-Smith deck. I’ll talk more about using symbolism to learn tarot
on this page.
When I held a deck of tarot cards for the first time, I was excited but also
overwhelmed—learning the meanings of each of the 78 cards, both upright
and reversed, felt like a mammoth task and I didn’t know where to start.
Over the years, I’ve found this to be a natural response, particularly if
you’re just starting your Witchcraft journey too. It’s a time when there is so
much to learn, and tarot is no different.
This book came into being because I wanted to write for those at the
very beginning of their tarot journey, helping to break down the meanings
of each card in a way that made them easier to remember. I also wanted to
cover practical considerations such as choosing your first deck, how to
bond and care for your cards, and how to start reading for yourself and
others. I hope this book fulfills these things and makes the mystical system
of tarot more accessible.
Everyone has their own unique learning style so this book will cover the
different methods for learning all the cards such as employing numerology,
walking The Fool’s Journey, and using the symbolism contained within
each card to give you a deeper understanding of their meanings. The book
will also explore the importance of intuition when reading tarot and how to
use the energy and power of the cards in spell-work.
Not all Witches read tarot and not all tarot readers necessarily identify
as a Witch. To be a Witch doesn’t mean you will automatically practice
tarot—many Witches choose not to for whatever reason and that’s ok! It’s a
personal choice and doesn’t make you any less of a Witch if you don’t feel
drawn to picking up a tarot deck.
Wherever you find yourself on your tarot journey, I hope this book can
assist you along your way. I am truly honored to be able to walk with you
on a different aspect of your journey just as you have been there for mine.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE
Reading This Book:
Tarot isn’t always about fortune telling
“Divination” is the art of gaining hidden knowledge using interpretive tools
such as tarot cards. But contrary to popular belief, tarot reading isn’t about
fortune telling. Tarot cards show us the potential outcomes of a situation
since the future is fluid and isn’t set in stone. We have the power to change
what our future is if the tarot cards reveal something we don’t like as we
create our own future. They can help us navigate our way through life and
help us reflect on things we may not have already considered.
What is cartomancy?
Cartomancy is a form of divination that uses a standard deck of 52 playing
cards. It has been used for “telling fortunes” since as early as the mid-1300s
and was a popular pastime in the royal courts of Europe. It’s from this that
today’s tarot deck evolved.
How is cartomancy different from tarot?

Using cartomancy cards for divination tends to give clearer answers,
whereas tarot cards can have many hidden meanings. With tarot cards,
intuition plays a big part in picking up the subtle energies of the cards,
meaning tarot readings are often much more detailed and in-depth
compared with cartomancy readings.
Starting your tarot journey doesn’t need to be overwhelming

Learning about all 78 cards can feel like an impossible task, but it doesn’t
have to be this way! Start small and take ten minutes to pull a card each day
(see here) since this will make things more manageable. It will also help
you to build your tarot practice into your daily routine.
You don’t need to own multiple tarot decks
Although many tarot readers go on to have more than one deck, when you
begin your tarot journey, it’s not necessary. Pick a deck that speaks to you
(see here) and stick with it as you learn so you can build up a relationship
with it. You can also use the same deck for any tarot spells you cast,
although some Witches prefer to have a separate deck for spell-work, but do
what feels right to you.
Your intuition is your most powerful tarot tool

Intuition is a powerful thing and plays a huge role when reading tarot cards.
It helps us to understand the subtle energies of the cards because we let our
feelings lead the way when interpreting card meanings. It’s important to
learn the basic meanings of each card in a deck but it’s also important to use
your intuition. It can act like a key that unlocks the mysteries of the cards,
particularly if you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.
You don’t have to read for others to be a tarot reader

Reading for yourself makes you a tarot reader, whether you read for others
or not! There is no rule to say that all tarot readers must read for others as
well as themselves so don’t feel the pressure to do so if it doesn’t feel right
to you.
Tarot is a skill that can be learned

If you’re committed to your tarot journey, you can learn the meanings and
energies of the cards. You don’t have to have special psychic skills to learn
and read tarot because it’s accessible to everyone. While some readers have
natural psychic abilities, it’s not a necessity when it comes to tarot reading
since many of these skills can be learned, honed, and trained.
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STARTING YOUR TAROT JOURNEY

Starting your tarot journey begins when you look for your first deck. In this chapter, we’ll look at
some top tips for choosing your own tarot deck so you can be sure to find cards that you connect
to and align with.
You may have heard the view that buying your own deck is frowned upon and that it can affect
the way you bond with a deck. We’ll talk about both sides of this argument so that you can decide
for yourself what works best for you and your practice. Once you’ve found a deck you connect
with, or if you already have a deck of your own, how you care for it and bond with it is an
important part of learning to read the mysteries of tarot. Part of this chapter is dedicated to the
different methods and practices that will help to deepen your initial connection with your deck
and help you align with its energies.
We’ll also explore a range of different and manageable methods for studying and learning the
meanings of each card, including the one that worked for me since it could be helpful to others
too. Oracle decks are another popular form of divination and although this book is about tarot,
we will touch on their differences and similarities.
Remember, tarot is a lifelong journey, so don’t feel you have to learn everything at once—take
your time.
BUYING YOUR FIRST TAROT DECK
Do your research. See what decks are available and which

styles or designs catch your eye.
Find a store that sells tarot decks so you can physically look at
and hold the cards. Feel their energies and be guided by your
intuition.
There isn’t anything wrong with buying your deck online! Just
make sure you’ve done your research before you buy.
There’s the belief you should only be gifted a tarot deck rather
than buying it yourself, but this is a superstition!
Don’t worry if you’re still unsure! The Rider-Waite-Smith tarot
deck is a good choice. It’s a classic and most modern decks are
based on it.
CHOOSING A DECK
C hoosing a tarot deck is a very personal choice. There are so many

designs available from classic to modern, colorful or monotone, and
abstract to traditional, but it really is about the kind you feel drawn to the
most.
The first place to start is to do your research. Look to see what decks are
available so you can see which ones you feel drawn to. If you can, find a
spiritual or occult store where you can go and physically see a range of
different decks and hold them in your hands to gauge if you feel drawn to a
particular deck or certain style of illustration. There are some people who
don’t like to buy tarot decks online—personally, I’ve never had a problem
with this—but do be aware of cheap and poor-quality forgeries.
If, after your research, you’re still unsure, that’s ok! The Rider-Waite-
Smith tarot deck (or one that’s based on it, like the Tarot Magick Deck) is a
solid starting deck because its illustrations are rich with symbolism that can
be helpful when learning. Having started my own tarot journey with the
Rider-Waite-Smith deck, I would certainly recommend it as a great first
deck.
The meanings and energies of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck are widely
believed to hold true, and from the time it was released in 1909 it has
inspired countless tarot decks. Some of them, like my own Tarot Magick
Deck (featured in chapters 3 and 4), mirror the symbolism of the Rider-
Waite-Smith deck. Even more abstract decks are still ultimately based upon
the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. But it’s a personal choice—
listen to your intuition!
Gifted or bought?
There is the view held by some that a tarot deck should only be given and
not bought. Some people believe that if your buy your own deck, it won’t
work for you and may bring bad luck and negative energy. I can honestly
say that this could not be less true!
One of the possible origins for this belief comes from the idea that tarot
decks were passed down through the generations rather than purchased, so
the deck gained power and energy as it was passed from one owner to the
next. While most Witches would love to be gifted a deck that has been
passed down through the generations of their family, this way of thinking is
impractical.
I want to say clearly that buying your own tarot deck is fine! And this
way, you can buy the cards you connect to. I have many tarot decks, a lot of
them chosen and bought by me, and it has not prevented me in any way
from connecting with the cards.
HOW TO BOND WITH
Your Deck
W hen it comes to bonding with your tarot deck, there are lots of
different methods to choose from. Here we’ll explore a collection of the
most common ways to do this so you can pick the practices that resonate
with you the most.
Spend time with your deck

The key to bonding with your first, or any, tarot deck is regular use and
practice. Shuffle the cards, hold them, and, most importantly, practice with
them! The more you use them, the more your energies will feed off one
another, creating a connection. When you’re not using them, consider
keeping them close in your bag or pocket, or taking them to work to place
on your desk. The more time you’re able to spend with your deck the better!
Just make sure you’re treating the cards with respect.
Look through the cards

Turn off your phone and sit somewhere where you won’t be disturbed. Get
a notebook and pen in case you want to make notes. Take some time to
examine each of the cards in your deck. What grabs your attention? Which
cards are you immediately pulled toward? Keep a curious mind. A new
tarot deck means all the cards are in order, so take your time looking at each
one as you go through the deck.
Meditate visually with the cards
Visually meditating with your deck is a great way to get to know it better.
Choose a card you resonate with and sit somewhere comfortable. If there is
a person on the card, imagine standing next to them and having a
conversation. Ask them who they are and what they’re doing, noting any
emotions and feelings that arise.
Sleep with your deck

This is one of my favorite ways to bond with a new deck. You can either
sleep with your deck under your pillow or place it somewhere like on a
nightstand. The theory behind this method is that as you sleep, you connect
to your deck on a subconscious level thereby strengthening your
relationship with it. This also allows any messages to come through in your
dreams.
Tarot deck interview spread

This is a great way to examine the energies of your deck. Using an
interview spread like the one on the opposite page, you can get to know
about the strengths and weaknesses of your deck and the lessons it’s able to
teach you. Read more about how to do a tarot reading for yourself using
tarot spreads on this page.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR
Tarot Cards
Y our tarot deck is an energetic extension of you. It enables you to
access hidden knowledge and messages from your higher conscious. As a
tool that works with energy, however, it needs to be well cared for to remain
at it’s very best. Treating your cards with respect is a huge part of this
maintenance. When your deck is not in use, keeping it covered or wrapped
in a cloth or placing it in a material pouch is a good way to energetically
protect it. To protect it physically, keep it somewhere safe, away from
prying eyes
As you would cleanse a crystal before you use it, the same applies to
tarot cards. They are conductors of energy and any negativity attached to
them should be cleansed so the energy can flow during a reading. It’s a
form of spiritual hygiene. Cleansing your tarot deck before each reading is
recommended, but it doesn’t have to be complicated! Cleansing is
particularly important if you buy or receive a brand-new deck since you
won’t know about the energies it has accumulated before you owned it.
There are many ways to cleanse your deck and it’s all about finding
what feels right to you. There’s no right or wrong method, just as long as
whatever action is taken is respectful. The most popular method of
cleansing is to burn herbs and use the smoke to remove any negative
energy. Burning a bundle of rosemary and mugwort and using the smoke to
cleanse your deck is a great way to clear away any unwanted energies. You
could also place your deck on a selenite slab for 24 hours to deeply cleanse
its energies.
Another method is to sort, then shuffle your deck. Sort the Major
Arcana out in order, then lay out the four suits, starting with the Ace and
ending with the King. Look at the ordered deck for a moment before
collecting them up and shuffling them well. You can also lay your tarot
deck in a bed of salt for 24 hours for a deep cleanse, but a few hours would
be sufficient.
You can use the energy of the Moon and the Sun to cleanse your deck.
On a sunny day, place your cards in the sunlight for a few hours for a
cleansing sun bath. Likewise, on the night of a Full Moon, place your cards
in the moonlight for a cleansing lunar bath.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR TAROT CARDS
Treat your tarot cards with care and respect.

Burn herbs for smoke cleansing.
Energetically and physically protect your deck—keep it safe and

covered when not in use.
Use the Sun and moonlight for a cleansing solar or lunar bath.
Place your deck on a selenite slab for self cleansing.

Place your deck in a bed of salt for a deep cleanse.
TAROT
vs. Oracle
A lthough this is a book about starting your tarot journey, another
popular form of cartomancy (divination using a deck of cards) is the oracle
deck. If you’re on social media, you may have seen a fair number of photos
showing beautifully designed oracle cards, but what are the differences
between these cards and cards from a tarot deck? Or are they both the
same?
Tarot and oracle decks are different in a number of ways. The first is the
number of cards each deck contains. A standard tarot deck has 78 cards that
follow a traditional structure, divided between the Major Arcana (22 cards)
and Minor Arcana (56 cards). The Major Arcana contains cards such as
Death, the High Priestess, and the Fool; the Minor Arcana runs from Ace to
King in all the four suits—Cups, Swords, Pentacles, and Wands. Oracle
cards are much less structured—they generally don’t contain suits in the
same way as tarot cards do and are much more free flowing in their design
and meanings. In an oracle deck there is no set number of cards; some
decks are made up from as little as 15 cards whereas others have more than
100 cards.
Most tarot decks are based on the Rider-Waite-Smith deck so a card
from any deck will always share the same meaning—for example, the Star
card will always represent hope and faith regardless of what tarot deck it’s
taken from. The only difference between one tarot deck and another is the
way the artist of the deck has chosen to design and depict each of the 78
cards. Oracle decks, on the other hand, can be based on anything
(Goddesses, astrology, plants, nature, animals, to name but a few) and as
such, the cards in each oracle deck carry their own unique meanings based
on the theme the deck follows. Oracle decks do not have any preexisting
rules to follow like tarot decks do, so can make their own rules.
With an oracle reading, the message of the cards is often easier to
understand because its meaning is written somewhere on the card, which
can serve as a mantra or affirmation. A tarot reading can bring more cryptic
messages that are harder to interpret. Although tarot and oracle decks are
different in many ways, this doesn’t mean that one is somehow better than
the other. They are both valuable and insightful forms of cartomancy.
MAKING A START
DAILY DRAW
M any people find it easier and less daunting to begin their tarot
journey by starting out small. One helpful practice is to make some time
every day to pull one card. Many people find it helpful to carve out a little
time each morning, even if it’s just ten minutes, to create a small daily tarot
ritual. You don’t have to devote hours and hours each day to get to know
your cards since there’s a good chance you won’t be able to sustain such an
intense schedule. Pulling just one card each day is a much more realistic
and manageable goal.
I began my own tarot journey in this way, and I found it a very helpful
practice for learning the meanings of the cards themselves. Pulling a card in
the morning means you can ask for guidance for the day ahead or help to
solve any problems you might have. If the morning doesn’t work for you,
make time when it’s more convenient—there’s no right or wrong time. If
you choose the evening, you could ask the cards to help you reflect on the
day that’s gone or simply reflect on the card you pull and how it’s relevant
to your life.
Whenever you choose to put aside some time each day to draw a card,
make sure you find somewhere comfortable where you won’t be disturbed.
Some people like to light candles or incense but do what feels right to you.
As you shuffle your deck, think about the question you have. There is no
right or wrong way to shuffle a deck of cards, so go with the way that feels
comfortable to you.
Some people have a natural ability with tarot whereas others find it a
challenge to learn, but don’t fear that tarot is beyond your abilities—the
more energy you put into building up a personal relationship with the cards,
the more you’ll receive back in return. Everyone has the ability to read tarot
cards using a blend of knowledge and intuition. All skills can be developed
through hard work, dedication, and using the right techniques and methods.
MAKING A START WITH YOUR CARDS
A good place to begin is to set aside some time, even if it’s only
ten minutes, to pull one card every day.
This can help you to understand more about the energy of the
cards and their meanings in a manageable way.
Doing a daily pull in the morning is a popular time but find a
time that works best for you.
Keeping a tarot journal is an incredible tool for self-exploration

and reflection that can help you deepen your understanding of
the cards.
Record anything that is related to your tarot journey—daily
pulls, reflections on the cards, other spreads you’ve done, and
the cards you pulled.
Journal exercises are great if you’re looking for some guidance

(see here). The questions posed add some structure to your
readings or reflections.
MAKING A START
TAROT JOURNAL
A nother way to start your journey is to keep a tarot journal. This can be
a place to write down your thoughts and feelings on the card you’ve drawn
as well as any intuitive messages you might receive. You can record daily
reflections or spreads you want to try while you develop your skills as a
reader. Use it as a personal tool for self-reflection and meditation.
I was not the journaling type when I started my first tarot journal, but I
persevered, and I’m so glad I did! Writing down my daily pulls and even
other readings I’d tried helped to expand my understanding of the energy
associated with each card and how this can manifest. Journaling each day
can be a difficult habit to begin, and maintain, but with perseverance and
discipline, you could find the process helpful and enriching.
Your journal can be anything: a notebook, a ring binder, a part of your
grimoire or book of shadows or a specially purchased writing book. Just as
you can put in anything and everything related to your tarot journey, it can
also be structured in any way you want. Some opt for a bullet format; others
include pictures or drawings of the cards; and some include journal
exercises. These exercises can be helpful if you need a little guidance to
begin.
Here is a selection of journal exercises to try on your daily draw:
What are your instant thoughts when you see the card you pulled? How
does it make you feel?
Describe the card down to every detail. When you really look, you’ll be
surprised at how detailed each card is. What do you see? Do any details
stand out? Describe the characters on the card. What are they doing?
What do the surroundings look like?
Do you see any symbols on the card that stand out? Has looking at the
card in more detail changed your initial view of it?
Do some research—what are the keywords associated with the card you
pulled? If you could choose one word to describe the energy of this
card, what would it be?
This next one might sound a bit weird but go with it! If the tarot card
was a person and could speak, what would they say? If the card had
some advice to give, what would it be?
Name three things you like about this card.
Name something you dislike about this card
Name three things you find challenging about this card.
How can you use the overall energy of the card to help you in your life?
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PRACTICAL TAROT
This chapter will look at tools that can help you learn about the cards in your tarot deck. They can
be used not only to get to know the cards and their energies but to add greater depth to your own
readings or daily pulls. It’s fair to say that with tarot, the more energy you put into your practice,
the more you’ll grow and receive in terms of understanding and knowledge. Finding a method to
study the cards that resonates with you and your learning style can really help to give your
journey a boost.
We’ll also work on how we can use the deck’s visual symbolism—colors, background scene,
how the characters are standing, for example—and numerology which relies on understanding
the general meanings for numbers 1–10. These two methods can really help to give you a solid
foundation on which you can build up your tarot knowledge.
We will also explore the practical ways to interpret the cards to add another layer of
understanding. When we do a reading, sometimes we are looking for a simple, straight-to-the-
point answer to a burning question. You may already be aware that tarot cards, particularly the
Major Arcana, can be used to answer such yes and no questions.
Finally, we will also delve into the relationship between tarot and timing since the cards can
be used to give an indication of how long things may take to come to pass or manifest in your life
based on the four suits—Cups, Swords, Pentacles, and Wands.
LEARNING WITH THE
Rider-Waite-Smith Deck
B ecause so many tarot decks are based on the classic Rider-Waite-
Smith tarot, acquainting yourself with all aspects of this deck will allow you
to connect with a range of other decks too. The rich symbolism within the
Rider-Waite-Smith cards can also really help you to understand the deeper
meanings of the cards. This in turn will help to enrich your practice and
assist you to develop your skills as a reader. When starting your tarot
journey, they can act as pretty good reminders or prompts as to the central
meanings of the cards. I found this helpful when trying to get my head
around the meanings and understand the energy of each card, so a lot of the
illustrations in this book are based on the classic Rider-Waite-Smith
imagery (although there are some differences).
When using this symbolism as a tool for interpretation, take your time
to look at the images on each card. There may be a symbol that crops up in
many of the cards you’ve pulled, but context is everything too. If you see
that a rose keeps appearing on the cards, look at the wider situation
happening on the card. Who is holding it? Is it part of the background? How
do other symbols interact with it? Reading the unwritten and sometimes
abstract language of symbols is all about reading between the lines and
looking beyond the obvious to find more subtle meanings.
When using symbolism to interpret tarot, think about the knowledge
you already have. Look at the symbols on the cards you’ve pulled. Is there
anything familiar? For example, you might already know about color
correspondence so know that blue is associated with spirituality and truth,
which you can then apply to the High Priestess, who is wearing blue. I’ve
included more information on color correspondences on the opposite page.
Another technique to help unlock the symbology is to think about your own
connections to the symbols on the cards. You might associate the Sun with
warmth, happiness, and strength, so you can apply this to cards with a Sun
symbol. You’ll be surprised at what you can interpret and understand just
using the knowledge you already possess! Take your time. Creating a
symbol section in your tarot journal, which you can keep adding to as you
grow, is a really helpful idea.
Red
Action, life, passion, inspiration, energy, masculinity.
Orange
Overcoming challenges, willpower, harmony, aspirations.
Yellow
Masculine energy, highest level of consciousness, higher
realms, creativity, clarity, intellect.
Blue
Subconscious, introspective frame of mind, spirituality.
Purple
Luxury, opulence, psychic energy, mysteries, spirituality.
Black
Mystery, the unknown.
White
Innocence, purity, clarity of thought, cleansing, peace.
Green
Abundance, nature, growth, life, health.
Pink
Psychic connection, pleasure, sensuality.
Black and White

Duality, balance, blended and integrating energies, masculine
and feminine energies.
Brown
Practical, mundane, grounding, stability, nurturing.
Rainbow
Abundance, wishes come true, happiness, fulfillment, hope.
TAROT
& Timing
W hen we read for ourselves or others, we want to know the ’what’

from the tarot cards, but sometimes we also want to know the ‘when.’ Here
are a few ways to use tarot to determine timing.
THE SUITS
Using the suits of the Minor Arcana is probably the easiest way to use tarot
for timing. Although there are a few different versions, this is the system
I’ve used for years. In this system:
WANDS—days
SWORDS—weeks
CUPS—months
PENTACLES—years
To make this method more specific, you can also use the numbered cards
of the Minor Arcana (Ace to 10) to gauge a timeframe. For example, if you
pick up the Seven of Wands, you can interpret this as waiting seven days. If
the card is reversed, this can mean that within that timeframe, you might
face some obstacles that need to be overcome or resolved first.
To determine the season in which an event may occur, use the tarot
deck’s four Aces. Each Ace relates to a different season: The Aces can also
be used to signify 1 day, week, month, or year depending on the suit pulled
ACE OF SWORDS—winter
ACE OF WANDS—spring
ACE OF CUPS—summer
ACE OF PENTACLES—fall
THE MAJOR ARCANA
The Major Arcana cards are associated with the 12 signs of the zodiac, and
can be used to determine timing in a tarot.
THE FOOL
Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 18)
THE MAGICIAN
Gemini and Virgo (May 21–June 20 and Aug 23–Sept 22)
THE HIGH PRIESTESS
Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22)
THE EMPRESS
Taurus and Libra (April 20–May 20 and Sept 23–Oct 22)
THE EMPEROR
Aries (March 21–April 19)
THE HIEROPHANT
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
THE LOVERS
Gemini (May 21–June 20)
THE CHARIOT
Cancer (June 21–July 22)
STRENGTH
Leo (July 23–Aug 22)
THE HERMIT
Virgo (Aug 23–Sept 22)
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Sagittarius and Cancer (Nov 22-Dec 21 and June 21-July 22)
JUSTICE
Libra (Sept 23–Oct 22)
THE HANGED MAN
Pisces (Feb 19–March 20)
DEATH
Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 21)
TEMPERANCE
Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21)
THE DEVIL
Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)
THE TOWER
Aries (March 21–April 19)
THE STAR
Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 18)
THE MOON
Pisces (Feb 19–March 20)
THE SUN
Leo (July 23– Aug 22)
JUDGEMENT
Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 21)
THE WORLD
Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)
NUMEROLOGY
& Tarot
N umerology is the study of numbers and their effect on our lives. It’s
intrinsically connected with tarot and can be applied to your practice to help
build a foundation of tarot knowledge. At the start of your tarot journey, it
can help you get to grips with the cards’ core meanings, adding another
layer of meaning to your readings.
When applying numerology to tarot, you only need to remember the
general meanings of numbers 1 to 10, as given on the opposite page. Each
number has its own meaning, and you can use them to interpret every card
in the deck, except for The Fool, which is 0.
For cards with double digit numbers on them, such as the Court cards
and some of the Major Arcana, simply add the two numbers together to
reach a number between 1 and 10. To get a number between 1 and 10,
simply take the two single digits of each card and add them together.
The Court cards in the Minor Arcana are numbered:
PAGES = 11
KNIGHTS = 12
QUEENS = 13
KINGS = 14
For a Queen of any suit, the sum would be 1 + 3 = 4, where the number
four represents structure, manifestation, and stability. For the Sun, which is
card number 19 in the Major Arcana, the sum would be 1 + 9 = 10, where
the number 10 represents renewal and rebirth. For those cards numbered 10
and below, use the meanings on the opposite page.
Combining your numerology knowledge with these above
characteristics will give you the ability to read and interpret all 56 Minor
Arcana cards.
When you read for yourself or others, look for any repeating or
prominent numbers since they can indicate which areas of your life need
your attention. In general terms, even numbers often represent strength and
stability, while odd numbers are associated with instability and transition.
NUMBER MEANINGS 1—10
ONE:
New starts, individuality, innovation, willpower, unity
TWO:
Duality, opposites, polarity, intuition, reflection, partnership
THREE:
Expression, expansion, community, creativity, birth, growth
FOUR:
Stability, security, authority, foundation, structure
FIVE:
Change, conflict, decisions, evolution, instability
SIX:
Responsibility, commitment, harmony, home, service
SEVEN:
Inspiration, spirituality, peace, truth, meditation, wisdom
EIGHT:
Success, effort, energy, power, growth, action, regeneration
NINE:
Completion, release, acceptance, reflection, fulfilment
TEN:
Endings, renewal, rebirth, cycles, karma, final manifestation
METHODS TO INTERPRET YES AND NO ANSWERS
Draw a card—upright means “yes” and reversed means “no.”

Determine yes or no answer by your own positive or negative
associations with the card.
Pull a card to answer yes or no question, then pull follow up

cards for more information and detail.
Study the card you’ve pulled and use your own intuition and
knowledge of the card to answer yes or no.
YES & NO
Questions
A t some point in your tarot journey (whether you’re reading for

yourself or others), you might come to a situation where you’re looking for
a yes or no answer. It’s a simple reading to do, where all it requires is to
shuffle your deck while concentrating on your question, then draw a single
card. A good way to interpret the cards in this kind of reading is to
determine the yes or no answer based upon your own positive or negative
associations with the card. In chapters 3 and 4, I’ve included whether each
card indicates a “yes” or “no” answer; although there are some cards that do
not give a definitive answer so must be interpreted as a maybe.
Some practitioners of tarot dislike a yes or no reading because the future
is not set in stone and is dependent on our actions. Tarot doesn’t tell the
future of a fixed future, unaffected by our own behavior. Instead, we are the
creators of our own future and can change the direction we go in life if we
don’t like how things are. This can make a yes or no question difficult to
answer.
Although there are some limitations to this method, that shouldn’t stop
you from incorporating it into your practice if it feels right to you! Just be
aware it can limit the amount of detail you receive in your message. Tarot
can uncover a wealth of hidden information connected to many aspects of
the situation you are reading about, but with a simple yes or no answer, you
can miss so much of this. Avoid this by pulling a follow-up card (or as
many as you need to) to give more detail as to the nature of the yes or no
answer. This way you can explore the answer on a deeper level.
A simpler method to establish a yes or no answer is to shuffle and draw
a card. If it’s upright, it’s a yes. If reversed, the answer is no. Another
method is to study the card you’ve pulled and use your intuition and
knowledge of the card meaning to determine whether you feel it’s a “yes”
or a “no.”
ELEMENTS & RULING
Planets
W ithin every tarot deck, each card is associated with a wealth of
astrological information that can really be helpful when learning about the
cards. Not only is every card associated with a specific zodiac sign, but also
a different planet which can be useful when trying to understand more about
the energies associated with each card. Both tarot and astrology are
excellent tools for introspection, and by combining the two, you can add
another layer of meaning to your readings.
Each card within a tarot deck is associated with one of the four
elements, which is listed in each cards description later on in the book. In
the Minor Arcana, each of the four suits (Wands, Swords, Pentacles, and
Cups) is aligned with one of the elements, bringing a specific type of energy
to each:
Cups
WATER—Emotions, intuition, quality of your relationships, friendship,
spirituality
Swords
AIR—Action, intelligence, ideas, logic, communication, thought, truth
Pentacles
EARTH—Money, wealth, material possessions, practicality, home, health,
generosity
Wands
FIRE—Inspiration, enthusiasm, energy, action, goals, the mind, ambition,
dreams
ASTROLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE:
Planet meanings
THE SUN—Self, vitality, ego, consciousness, purpose, self-expression
THE MOON—Instincts, emotions, intuition, unconsciousness, instincts,
habits, moods
MERCURY—Intellect, reason, communication, mind, intelligence, logic
VENUS—Love, attraction, beauty, art, harmony, relationships, values,
pleasure
MARS—Action, aggression, desire, energy, sex, passion, drive, courage
JUPITER—Expansion, optimism, abundance, luck, growth, achievement
SATURN—Structure, pessimism, restriction, responsibility, self-discipline,
law, limitations
URANUS—Rebellion, upheaval, eccentricity, unpredictability, rebellion,
liberation
NEPTUNE—Illusions, delusions, imagination, dreams, escapism,
spirituality
PLUTO—Transformation, power, obsession, death, rebirth
Zodiac sign meanings

ARIES—Aggressive energy, impulsive, independent, inspiration,
competitive, enthusiastic
TAURUS—Stability, beauty, pleasure, sensual, down-to-earth, practical,
dependable, reliable
GEMINI—Communication, reason, dynamic, social, ideas, loves people
CANCER—Intuitive, compassionate, emotional, sentimental, sensitive,
homely
LEO—Confident, outgoing, self-assured, fiery, charisma, likes attention
VIRGO—Practical, analytical, gentle, loyal, charming, creative,
adventurous
LIBRA—Balance, fair-minded, justice, defenders, indecisive, adventurous
SCORPIO—Passionate, self-reliant, stubborn, brave, powerful, dominant,
resourceful, passionate
SAGITTARIUS—Open-minded, flexible, generous, extroverted, optimistic,
enthusiastic, intelligent
CAPRICORN—Intelligent, stable,, responsible, secretive, grounded,
disciplined, hardworking
AQUARIUS—Eccentric, innovative, uncompromising, imaginative,
independent, unconventional
PISCES—Compassionate, intuitive, psychic abilities, adaptable, emotional,
creative
REVERSED
Cards
T arot cards can have different meanings depending on whether they are
upright or reversed (upside down.) It’s easy to think that cards in an upright
position represent a more positive message, while cards in a reversed
position represent something more negative, but the reality is more
complex. While some reversed cards have a more negative meaning
compared to what they mean in the upright position, this isn’t a one-size-
fits-all way to understand reversed cards when they appear in a reading.
Life is rarely black and white, and reversals help identify the shaded areas
of a situation better, enabling you to expand your understanding of what the
tarot card means for you in your reading.
Reversed cards can help to bring your attention to any underlying issues
surrounding a situation. They’re also very useful for identifying delays and
blocked energy as well as what needs to be done to get things moving again
so you can move past any obstacles that stand in your way. Using reversals
in your readings is a personal choice and not every tarot reader incorporates
them within their practice, so be sure to do what feels right to you.
3
THE MAJOR ARCANA

There are two parts to every tarot deck—the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The Major
Arcana consists of the first 22 cards in a tarot deck which includes named cards such as Death,
The Moon, and The Hermit. The first card is The Fool and is counted as zero, so the last card of the
Major Arcana (The World) is numbered 21. Together they represent the big life themes that will
affect your life journey. Their archetypal significance represents long-term aspects of your life and
can help you see the bigger picture.
The cards of the Major Arcana (sometimes known as the Trump cards) represent every kind of
life experience, including love, death, loss, happiness, and can offer invaluable life lessons when
exploring their meanings. Placed in chronological order, they also tell the story of The Fool’s
Journey; in this way, The Fool’s spiritual travels stand in for your own life’s journey and the trials
and challenges you’ll face along the way.
Try using just the Major Arcana cards in a tarot reading. It’s incredibly powerful and can shed
light on your path toward self-awareness. The reading might not be as detailed, but it will
certainly be direct and unambiguous. This type of reading is often saved for when you have a
significant question, with the shorter readings such as the three- and four-card readings on this
page working best.
Although I will speak about the figures on each card using their traditional gender pronouns,
they can represent people of any gender, not just the gender portrayed.
THE FOOL
RULING PLANET Uranus

ZODIAC SIGN Aquarius
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT New beginnings, youth, adventures, optimism,
opportunities, spontaneity, free-spirited, potential, freedom, innocence,
fresh start, blind faith.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Risk-taking, recklessness, carelessness, foolishness,
naivety, childishness, holding back, missed opportunities, lack of
experience.
The Fool’s Journey

This is the beginning of The Fool’s Journey. We see The Fool standing on
the edge of a cliff, enthusiastically stepping to start his travels into the
unknown. The Sun is shining, and it warms The Fool’s back.
Upright meaning
This card is associated with new beginnings, adventures, and fresh starts—
you may be starting something new in your own life or even entering a new
phase. You feel a need for freedom, which is reflected in The Fool’s free-
spirited nature. He’s completely unaware he’s about to walk off the cliff
edge because he’s not looking where he’s going. It’s a reminder that your
mind may not be focused on the tasks before you. This card is also about
discovery, which is why it’s associated with the planet Uranus.
The figure on the card is young, meaning this card is also associated
with youth, energy, and unlimited potential. It speaks of a curious mind and
spontaneous character and, with the sun shining bright in the sky, indicates
a great deal of optimism about his journey making it a positive card. The
dog who sits beside the figure represents protection and loyalty. There is
also a sense of purity and innocence with this figure. He is too innocent to
the challenges and obstacles that lie ahead of him, which are represented by
the mountains looming in the distance.
Reversed meaning
The Fool is about to begin his journey and over his shoulder rests a small
bag on a stick, but because it’s small, it shows he’s not prepared for his
journey. This is reckless behavior, since failing to prepare is preparing to
fail. This shows The Fool is also associated with carelessness and too much
risk-taking, which can lead to lost opportunities. Alternatively, you could be
missing opportunities because you’re holding back—you fear the unknown
and it’s paralyzing you, stopping your move forward.
THE MAGICIAN
RULING PLANET Mercury

ZODIAC SIGN Gemini and Virgo
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, mastery,
inspired action, insight, understanding, possibilities, student and teacher,
divine guidance.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Manipulation, poor planning, unused talents and
ability, lack of mental clarity, arrogance, greed, ego, illusions.

On his journey, the first person The Fool meets is The Magician. The
Magician is a powerful teacher and a confident masculine figure who holds
mastery over the four elements. He places The Fool into a trance so he too
can have mastery over the four elements. The Magician wants to show The
Fool his true potential and the possibilities this brings.
Upright meaning
The Magician stands in front of a table showing the physical tools he has at
his disposal: a cup (Water), sword (Air), pentacle (Earth), and wand (Fire).
He has everything he needs to manifest his dreams and make them a reality.
It’s a reminder to tap into your own unlimited potential, since you have all
you need to manifest the life you want; you just have to be resourceful. This
is represented by the infinity symbol above The Magician’s head.
The Magician represents confidence and reminds us to believe in our
own abilities. He wears a light gown, which represents clarity of mind and
understanding and a red robe that symbolizes knowledge. The Magician has
one arm stretched upward, holding a white-tipped wand, and the other
pointing down toward the earth so he can channel both the spiritual realm
and the material realm. You can blend the tools from both realms to
manifest your desires. In the background, the white lilies show this card is
about purity, peace, truth, and abundance.
Reversed meaning
In the reversed position, The Magician can suggest you are struggling to
manifest your intentions. This could be because of poor or nonexistent
planning, but to use The Magician’s energies to manifest the things you
want, you must have a clear plan on how to achieve it. A lack of mental
clarity can also make it difficult to focus your energies, meaning you’re not
using your abilities and skills to their full potential or are purposely hiding
your gifts and capabilities. When reversed, this card can also represent
manipulation, ego, arrogance, and greed.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS
RULING PLANET The Moon

ZODIAC SIGN Virgo
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Answer not clear
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Intuition, subconscious, spirituality, wisdom,
awareness, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, introspection, meditation.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Disconnect or not listing to your intuition, jealousy,
withdrawal, secrets, manipulation.

The Fool turns around and sees the mysterious High Priestess. He explains
to her that he’s been given the four elements, but is unsure of what to do
with them. She remains silent (she’s a card of inaction) but shows him the
scroll she’s carrying. It’s partly covered by her hands, showing its sacred
knowledge and wisdom can only be revealed to those who are ready to
receive it.
Upright meaning
The High Priestess sits between one dark and one light pillar, symbolizing
duality and balance. This is a biblical reference to the two pillars built at the
entrance to Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem. It’s a sign to cultivate more
balance in your life.
The symbolism of her position shows this card is associated with
intuition, spirituality, and sense of awareness; this is also why this card is
associated with the Moon. It’s an invitation to connect with our own sense
of intuition and sense of knowing. The High Priestess is also associated
with the subconscious, revealed by the Crescent Moon at her feet. The High
Priestess’s veil, crown, and her blue robes are symbolic of her intuition and
her sacred knowledge. She is all-knowing and shares her wisdom to help
you learn to listen and trust your own gut feelings.
The High Priestess’s inaction shows the need to focus your energies
within; it represents withdrawal, meditation, and tells you to slow down
right now.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The High Priestess can mean you’re out of touch with your own
intuition. This could be a subconscious issue, or you may be aware of what
you’re doing; either way, it’s an invitation to stop, go inward, and be more
receptive. Your intuition is trying to guide you. Don’t let self-doubt hold
you back. The reversed High Priestess also has a shadow side and can
represent manipulation, jealousy, and secrets.
THE EMPRESS
RULING PLANET Venus

ZODIAC SIGN Taurus and Libra
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Abundance, fertility, pregnancy, femininity, beauty,
nature, nurture, peace, pleasure, receptivity, unconditional love.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Creative block, dependence, lack of abundance,
unexpected pregnancy, fertility problems, worrying what others think.

The Fool continues his journey until he comes across The Empress. He
feels her warm, compassionate, and caring nature and she reminds him of
his own mother. The Empress nurtures and cares for The Fool, sharing the
secrets of creation with him before sending him on his way.
Upright meaning
The Empress represents abundance, fertility, and pregnancy, reflected in the
myrtle leaves and green hills around her throne. They don’t just represent
physical pregnancy and birth but also personal growth, the birth of new
ideas, and any form of creativity. In her hand, The Empress holds a scepter
with a sphere on top representing male and female fertility. She wears a
crown with 12 stars (representing the 12 signs of the zodiac and months of
the year) to demonstrate her connection to the spiritual realm above and the
cycles of nature.
The symbol in the heart on The Empress’s lap is that of Venus, which is
a sign of her feminine energy (which any gender can channel) and her
compassionate and nurturing nature. She takes on the form of Mother Earth
as represented by not only the green hills around her but also the stream
flowing by her feet. She invites you to connect with these energies by
spending some time in the beauty of nature to raise your consciousness. The
Empress is also a reminder to enjoy life’s pleasures.
Reveresed meaning
When reversed, The Empress indicates creative blocks and obstacles that
may by standing in your way, stopping you progressing in life. You might
have a new idea or a project you’re working on but are struggling to move
forward. The Empress can be a sign you’re wasting too much of your
energy on what other people think—use this energy for something
productive. The Empress can also signal a lack of abundance—financial,
material, physical, emotional, and mental—as well as fertility issues or an
unplanned pregnancy.
THE EMPEROR
RULING PLANET The Sun

ZODIAC SIGN Aries
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Authority, structure, stability, father figure,
establishment, patriarchy, leadership, regulation, protection.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Domination, excessive control, lack of discipline,
inflexibility.

The Fool continues his journey until he meets The Emperor sitting on an
ornate throne. He’s ruling his empire with authority and the more time The
Fool spends with The Emperor, the more he sees him as a father figure. It’s
also The Fool’s first encounter with discipline and the rules that come with
it, and he eventually realizes the need for structure to create a safe and
stable path ahead.
Upright meaning
Being the father of the tarot deck, The Emperor represents authority,
structure, and establishment. His beard also shows his wisdom. He sits
rigidly upon a large throne decorated with four rams’ heads to symbolize
his connection with the zodiac sign Aries. The Emperor himself wears a red
robe to symbolize his power and energy for life, which is further shown by
the Ankh (Egyptian symbol of life) he’s holding. In his other hand, The
Emperor holds an orb, which represents the world over which he rules; it
shows this card is connected with leadership and the responsibility, courage,
and bravery associated with it. In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, he wears a
suit of armor underneath his red robe, symbolizing that The Emperor is also
associated with protection.
The Emperor is associated with stability, which is symbolized by the
impenetrable snow-covered mountains behind his throne. He is a solid,
balanced foundation, which is an invitation to ground your own energies. It
also shows the benefit of having some structure in your life. The mountains
show the harder side of The Emperor’s character, but the river running by
his feet shows he also has a softer, more emotional side.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The Emperor can mean you’re too inflexible. It’s an invitation to
be adaptive and more open to new ways of thinking and doing things. Don’t
tie yourself down with too many restrictions and constraints but break free
of what’s holding you down. Too much structure might mean you’re too
resistant to change. Reversed, this card also represents excessive authority,
control, discipline, and power and can be a sign you need to stand up for
yourself, your beliefs, and opinions.
THE HIEROPHANT
RULING PLANET Venus

ZODIAC SIGN Taurus
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Unsure
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, tradition,
community, teaching.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Personal beliefs, poor guidance, abuse of power,
challenging how things are.

Now ready to leave his parents’ care, The Fool continues his journey. He’s
ready to be an independent adult, but there is still much to know. As he
walks along the path, he finds The Hierophant. The Fool starts to ask him
some burning questions and The Hierophant answers. He teaches The Fool
about different traditions, organized religions, and cultures and he learns
what it’s like to be part of a wider community. The Hierophant has
answered many of The Fool’s questions about the mysteries of life.
Upright meaning
The Hierophant is a religious or spiritual leader, usually depicted as a pope,
who represents religious belief systems, tradition, and wisdom as a means
of finding spiritual fulfillment. It can be a sign to follow preexisting and
well-established conventions and rules as well as add more ritual into your
own life, which is why this card is associated with the grounded zodiac sign
Taurus.
The Hierophant stands between two pillars of a temple wearing a robe
of red, blue, and white and also a three-tiered crown, both symbols of the
three realms over which he dominates—the conscious, subconscious, and
super-conscious. He holds a papal cross, known as a triple scepter, which
signifies his status as pope. A set of crossed keys in front of The Hierophant
represents the balance between the conscious and the subconscious mind.
It’s a reminder to search for deeper meaning in your own life. It may also
call you to honor traditions (family or otherwise) or begin your own. Take
some time to consider your own spiritual or religious heritage.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The Hierophant is a symbol of nonconformity. It’s a sign to
question existing beliefs and traditions rather than blindly following rules or
ways of doing something. It’s a time to ask yourself what you believe and
start to forge your own path. It can be a sign that you’re restricting yourself
too much with structures or established beliefs and, as such, you’re not
moving from your own comfort zone. You might feel the desire to explore
the current boundaries you’ve set for yourself and broaden your horizons.
THE LOVERS

ZODIAC SIGN Gemini
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Love, harmony, relationships, choice, alignment in
values, duality, agreement, commitment, friendship, healing.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of
values, relationship problems, detachment.

The Fool carries along his journey. He has a sense of purpose and knows
what he wants to achieve in life. He sees a crossroads in the distance and
he’s certain about the path he needs to take, but as he gets closer, he sees a
woman standing there. Instantly, The Fool knows she is the love of his life,
and they choose to walk the path of life together, even though it takes him
in a different direction than he first planned.
Upright meaning
The Lovers card is associated with love, harmony, and unity. It shows a
naked man and woman standing beneath an angel thought to be Raphael
(representing physical and emotional healing.) The man and the woman are
associated with duality and balance between masculine and feminine
energies. It is an invitation to balance these energies within your own life,
which is why this card is also associated with the zodiac sign Gemini.
The man looks at the woman with desire, oblivious to the angel in the
sky. The woman looks up at the angel for spiritual wisdom, allowing energy
to flow from physical desire, then to emotional and spiritual needs. It’s a
sign to keep a balance between your physical and spiritual desires. The
woman stands near The Tree of Knowledge. Next to the man is The Tree of
Life, covered in flames that represent passion. The snake on the card
represents temptation. This card also represents choice. Just as The Fool
had a choice as to whether to join with the woman and journey together,
you also have choices in love and life to create the life you want.
Reversed meaning
The Lovers card reversed can indicate disharmony, relationship problems,
and break-ups. It can be a sign you’re neglecting yourself and that self-care
is overdue. This card shows you’re struggling to make a choice, or you’re
not taking responsibility for a choice you’ve already made. Be accountable
for all your actions, good and bad. This card reversed indicates a
misalignment of values between you and the people around you,
particularly those you love.
THE CHARIOT

ZODIAC SIGN Cancer
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Control, willpower, success, action, determination,
victory, confidence, perseverance.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction.
The Fools Journey

Now a young adult, The Fool meets a warrior dressed in armor riding in a
chariot. He stops to share motivational wisdom with The Fool and tells him
about the importance of willpower and focusing on his goals. The
charioteer explains he can achieve anything with drive, discipline, and
ambition. The charioteer then rides away, leaving The Fool to continue his
journey, only with more understanding about how to be successful in life.
Upright meaning
The Chariot card shows a warrior riding a chariot. His armor is decorated
with crescent Moons, representing what can be brought into being through
drive and perseverance. The square on his chest represents the strength of
will that’s needed to succeed and is a sign to dig deep and refocus your
energies to achieve your goals.
The Chariot is pulled by one black and one white sphinx pulling in
opposite directions. This represents the duality of the opposing forces The
Fool must learn control to succeed in life. Interestingly, the charioteer uses
no reigns to control the sphinxes, only the power and strength of his mind,
reflecting this card’s association with mastery over the mind. It indicates
you need to refocus your mind to help you achieve your goals and
overcome any obstacles.
On the charioteer’s shield is a perfectly balanced spinning top,
symbolizing the need for balance within your own life. In front of the
chariot flows a river, telling you to balance working toward your goals
while learning to go with the flow of life.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Chariot symbolizes a lack of direction and purpose in life. It
can be a sign to re-evaluate where you’re going, what you want to achieve,
and how you plan to achieve it. It might mean you have to change direction
before you can move forward. You may have lost your sense of motivation
and, as a result, you’re letting obstacles get in the way. You may feel pulled
in different directions, unable to control opposing energies in your life—to
achieve balance and success, you need to sharpen your focus on your goals.
STRENGTH

ZODIAC SIGN Leo
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion,
self-belief, overcoming obstacles.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Self-doubt, low energy, raw emotions, unresolved
issues, unreliability.

By now, The Fool has become strong through his faced challenges. As he
continues, he comes across a woman sitting on the ground, gently closing
the mouth of a lion. The Fool is amazed at how she controls the lion, simply
through her gentle and kind nature. The Fool reflects on the virtue of
strength and learns that it comes in different forms; he sees it can take more
strength to control fear, raw passion, or aggression than to act upon them.
The Fool learns the soft power of courage, patience, and kindness.
Upright meaning
The Strength card shows a woman dressed in white (to symbolize purity)
with an infinity sign above her head (representing infinite potential). She is
bent over a lion, gently holding its jaw and forehead. The lion represents
our raw passions, and in taming it, the woman shows that strength is not
just about force. The rage of the lion can do damage if left uncontrolled,
like our own passions can, but the woman shows she is able to gently
influence and direct the lion, just as we can control our own passions.
Strength is associated with self-control—you’re learning to master your
own emotions, but along the way, remember patience. You can influence
people more effectively with gentle persuasion. You have the inner strength
to overcome obstacles in a subtle way, just as the woman controls the lion.
Reversed meaning
Strength reversed is associated with a lack of confidence, suggesting you’re
not connecting to your inner power. You may be doubting yourself and your
capabilities and you’re not giving yourself the credit you deserve for your
achievements. This card can show you’re letting your emotions take over,
which can even mean that aggression and anger might arise. It’s a reminder
to take the time to reconnect to your inner power so you can learn how to
deal with your raw emotions, using them to your advantage in a subtle way
like the woman tamed the lion.
THE HERMIT

ZODIAC SIGN Virgo
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Soul-searching, introspection, retreat, insight, peace,
self-awareness, seeker of knowledge.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal, repeating mistakes,
self-doubt.

The Fool continues his journey, but he’s feeling overwhelmed by his
thoughts after facing so many challenges. He finds a cave on his travels and
decides to withdraw from the world and seek the answers that only he can
find deep within himself. With every new self-discovery, The Fool raises a
lantern he has found in the cave. He searches in the darkness of himself for
inner knowledge, deeper truth, and spiritual wisdom. Once The Fool feels
refreshed and ready to reenter the world, he continues his journey.
Upright meaning
The Hermit card represents introspection and soul searching, which is
symbolized by the figure of an old man wearing a gray hooded cloak that
covers his head to represent his inner journey. The man has a long, white
beard to represent spiritual wisdom, but it’s unkempt, which suggests he no
longer cares about his physical appearance. Instead, all his energy is
focused inward as he journeys to uncover higher knowledge and spiritual
understanding. The Hermit card can indicate you need time to find solitude
for contemplation and self-reflection.
The hermit carries a staff to represent his power and authority, holding it
in his left hand to symbolize his higher sense of awareness. He is stood on
top of a mountain to further represent this heightened consciousness. In his
right hand The hermit carries a lantern with a six-pointed star inside,
lighting the way and representing the Seal of Solomon—a symbol of
wisdom from medieval mystic teachings. This can be a reminder to seek
spiritual wisdom, enlightenment, and guidance within your own life.
Reversed meaning
The Hermit reversed can be a sign you’re spending too much time alone.
You may be isolating yourself too much or becoming more reclusive. You
need to make the extra effort to reconnect so that you’re not getting too
absorbed in your own journey at the expense of your relationships with
others. Too much time alone can have a negative impact, giving rise to
unhealthy feelings of self-pity and self-doubt.
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
RULING PLANET Jupiter

ZODIAC SIGN Sagittarius and Pisces
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Call of destiny, good luck, karma, turning point,
cycles, fate, new beginnings.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Bad luck, lack of control, breaking cycles, resistance
to chance, bad karma.

On his journey, The Fool walks past a water wheel. He sees a woman sitting
nearby, and she offers him a drink. As he drinks, he watches the wheel in
motion and realizes that everything has its own cycle, including the patterns
of fate in his own life. He thinks about the ebb and flow of his own luck and
is grateful for the blessing of the woman who offered him a drink when he
was thirsty.
Upright meaning
This card is packed full of esoteric symbolism. The four-winged beasts
represent the fixed zodiac signs: the angel represents Aquarius, the eagle
represents Scorpio, the bull is the symbol of Taurus and Leo is represented
by the lion. Together, they symbolize stability within an ever-changing
world. The book symbolizes the wisdom of these winged creatures.
The red snake, an ancient symbol of rebirth, is moving downward to
represent the force of life entering the physical world. The red jackal,
representing Anubis, the Egyptian God of the dead, symbolizes the
ascension of our life force back to the spirit world. They show this card’s
association with the cycle of birth and death and new beginnings and
endings; it can be a sign you’ve reached a turning point or are moving into a
different phase of your life. Take advantage of the expansionist energies of
the ruling planet Jupiter to move you along.
The wheel itself symbolizes the ever-moving, ever-changing nature of
life. The middle circle contains the alchemical symbols for mercury, water,
salt, and sulphur, symbolizing the four elements. The outer wheel contains
the Hebrew letters YHVH, which is the unpronounceable name of God.
Between these are the four Latin letters TORA, thought to be a version of
the word “Torah,” meaning “law.”
Reversed meaning
Reversed, this card can represent bad luck or unwanted and unexpected
change that makes you feel powerless. It’s a sign to look back on the
decisions that have brought you to this moment to see what you could do
differently to improve your situation. It’s time to take control over your life
and destiny again, but remember, you learn more from adversity than you
do from good fortune.
JUSTICE
RULING PLANET Saturn

ZODIAC SIGN Libra
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Yes, if it’s a moral question
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Balance, fairness, justice, law, trials, lawyers, cause
and effect, scales of fate, truth, righting wrongs.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Unfairness, no accountability, dishonesty, delay in
justice, bias.

As The Fool continues his journey, he begins to look back on his life. He
starts to understand that everything in life has consequences, good and bad,
and he realizes what it means to take responsibility for his own actions. He
thinks about the times he’s wronged others or been wronged himself and he
understands the need to deal with every life situation with fairness, balance,
and respect.
Upright meaning
The Justice card is associated with truth, fairness, balance, and righting
wrongs. It depicts a woman sitting between two pillars with a purple
backdrop behind her. The pillars represent balance and duality and are often
known as Severity and Mercy. The pillars are gray because they’re a
mixture of the black and white of the pillars on The High Priestess card, to
further represent this card’s association with balance and maintaining
equilibrium. This card can indicate a need to bring balance into your own
life so you can build a sense of stability.
The woman holds a sword pointing upward, which represents intellect
and how it’s used to carry out justice. The sword is double-edged to
represent justice cutting two ways—it can condemn or honor—another
symbol of duality. The woman holds the sword in her right hand to
represent the need for logic when trying to dispense the law in a fair and
just manner. The scales of justice sit in front. It shows all our actions have
consequences since it’s on the scales where our actions are weighed and
judged. This is a sign you might need to make an important decision that
could have a long-term impact on your life.
Reversed meaning
Justice reversed represents unfairness, injustice, and a delay in gaining
justice. You may also not be taking responsibility for your actions to the
point that others are blamed —you may need to make yourself accountable.
The reversed Justice card can also be a signal that you’re being treated
unfairly or being blamed for something you didn’t do.
THE HANGED MAN
RULING PLANET Neptune

ZODIAC SIGN Pisces
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Faith, pause, surrender, letting go, patience, sacrifice,
new perspectives.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Delays, ego, impulsiveness, resistance, indecision,
stalling, missed opportunities.

Along his journey, The Fool starts to think how he’s been neglecting his
spirituality recently. It is a warm day, so he decides to stop under the shade
of a nearby tree to think. He has just found a comfortable spot when
something hits him on the head. The Fool looks up to see a man hanging
upside down by one leg from the tree. He realizes he was hit by a coin
falling from the man’s pocket. The Fool asks him why he is being so
careless with his money. The man explains that sometimes we need to see
life from a brand-new perspective. Inspired by the man’s words, The Fool
climbs the tree and hangs upside down.
Upright meaning
The Hanged Man is about seeing the world from a different perspective. On
the card, a man is suspended upside down from a T-shaped tree known as a
Tau. A Tau cross is a symbol of the meeting place between Earth and the
sky, which shows the deeper spiritual meaning of this card. This is also
shown by the card’s connection to Neptune, the planet of spirituality.
The man’s right foot is bound to the tree and his left leg is bent at the
knee, tucked behind the right leg, which is a sign you might first have to put
things on hold before you can move forward. This card asks you to
surrender to what is and let go of that which weighs you down, to see things
from a different view. The halo of light around his head symbolizes the new
insight he’s gained. The Hanged Man’s arms are bent behind his back; this,
along with the rope around his foot, can indicate you’re feeling trapped or
stuck in a situation, or represent confinement.
Reversed meaning
The Hanged Man reversed can indicate delays and indecisiveness. It can be
a sign you’re resisting change, possibly missing opportunities on offer,
which can be both frustrating and causing you to stagnate. On the other
hand, this card can also symbolize impulsiveness and can be an indication
you’re not thinking things through properly before acting.
DEATH
Pluto
RULING PLANET
ZODIAC SIGN Scorpio
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Endings and beginnings, change, letting go, transition,
rebirth, transformation.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Refusing to let go, inner purging, personal
transformation, resisting change.

The Fool continues his journey. As he walks down a darkened forest path,
he looks to his left to see a skeleton in armor riding a white horse. Instantly,
The Fool knows it is Death and wonders if he has died, but Death explains
he is there to help him let go of the old to make way for a new beginning.
Death says this process might be painful, but it will be worth it since it will
help The Fool blossom and grow. Death then disappears, leaving The Fool
feeling positive about the transformation happening in his life.
Upright meaning
Death is the most misunderstood of all tarot cards. It’s feared it signals a
physical death (it very rarely does), but instead it symbolizes you’re coming
to the end of one phase of your life and are about to begin a new one. It’s a
reminder to let go of the past to look forward. The card shows a skeleton in
a suit of armor, riding a white horse and carrying a banner with a five-
petaled white rose on it, representing the Virgin Mary, a symbol of heaven
and the afterlife.
In the original Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the Death card shows a richly
dressed man lying dead on the ground and in front of the horse while a
woman and child kneel, with their hands together, pleading for their lives. A
bishop stands with the woman and child, begging for death to spare him
too. In the foreground, small boats float on the river, symbolizing the boats
that escort the dead to the afterlife in many different mythological
traditions. This highlights the transformational aspect of the Death card as
well as its association with transition, which is why this card is associated
with Scorpio, the sign of transformation.
Reversed meaning
When Death is reversed, it can indicate you’re resisting change. You may
fear the transformation it will bring but by clinging to the past, you’re
missing opportunities for growth. You may be having difficulties with
letting go of limiting beliefs and negative energy that no longer serve you.
It’s time to release and purge these things from your life so you can make a
clear path forward.
TEMPERANCE

ZODIAC SIGN Sagittarius
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Patience, balance, moderation, blending, healers,
purpose, recovery, self-control.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Imbalance, excess, addictions, irritability,
restlessness, need for realignment.

After his brush with Death, The Fool moves on to a new chapter in his life.
Walking along the road he meets an angel holding two chalices, mixing the
four elements together, blending them by pouring them from one chalice to
another. The Fool askes the angel how he manages to mix opposing
elements. The angel tells him that all things can be brought into balance in
life in the right proportions with patience, wisdom, and effort.
Upright meaning
The Temperance card represents balance, and this is heavily mirrored in its
symbolism. On the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the angel has one foot in a
shallow pool of water and the other foot on a rock, symbolizing the balance
between our bodies and emotions and the need to keep rooted in the present
moment. It’s encouragement to find your own sense of equilibrium and a
reminder to keep yourself grounded.
Looking closely at the angel, you can see it’s a manifestation of both
masculine and feminine energies, again, to signify balance. On the front of
the angel’s gown is a symbol showing a triangle within a square
representing that we, as humans (the triangle), are bound by the natural
laws of Earth (the square). In the angel’s hands are two chalices and he is
pouring water from one chalice to the other to represent the flow of life. It’s
a reminder to recover your flow, stabilize your energy, and restore balance
in your life. It’s also the symbol of alchemy—how separate parts can be
blended to make something new and more amazing.
Reversed meaning
Temperance reversed indicates you may be experiencing a time of
imbalance that could be causing you to feel irritable or restless. It’s a time
to restore this balance and to re-align yourself, particularly if your loss of
equilibrium is being caused by excess—whether that be alcohol or by ways
you may have behaved in an extreme manner. You need to break free from
any negative cycles already present so you can get life flowing in the right
direction again.
THE DEVIL

ZODIAC SIGN Capricorn
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Addiction, attachments, sexuality, restriction,
materialism, denial, shadow self, fear.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Detachments, discipline, hard work, releasing of
restraints, recovery.

The Fool’s journey takes him up a mountain where he comes face-to-face
with The Devil. Half-man, half-goat, he is next to people chained together,
indulging in every kind of desire—food, wine, and sex. The Fool is
horrified. He shouts that he won’t give in to temptation and be chained up.
The Devil points out that the chains are loose enough for the people to
escape, but they choose to stay. The Devil tells him there’s no shame in
having desires, he just needs to learn how to control them.
Upright meaning
The Devil appears as Baphomet, a creature that’s half-man, half-goat, which
symbolizes balance and duality in various occult traditions. He represents
balance between good and bad, dark and light, and male and female. His
right hand is raised in a blessing, and his left hand holds a flaming torch.
His horns represent his animal nature and stubbornness.
The Devil card represents bondage, symbolized by the chains. This can
indicate that you’re feeling trapped, are being restricted, or having problems
with addiction. However, the loose chains indicate there is escape. This
shows you have the power to overcome these restrictions by choosing your
long-term well-being. The couple have horns and a tail to represent
overindulgence—they are becoming like The Devil the more time they
spend with him. The grapes and a grape leaf symbolize sexuality and lust.
This is why The Devil is associated with the zodiac sign Capricorn; it
represents the physical world, being an Earth sign.
Reversed meaning
The Devil reversed indicates you may have recently freed yourself from a
difficult situation. It can also symbolize the need for you to release the
restraints currently upon you. This card is pushing you to overcome and
detach yourself from a difficult situation or conquer addictions or bad
habits. It indicates you might be close to a breakthrough, but first you need
to release these restraints. It might not be easy and will take discipline to
confront unhealthy attachments, but it’ll be worth it.
THE TOWER
RULING PLANETMars
ZODIAC SIGN Aries
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Destruction, sudden change, chaos, lies, upheaval,
awakening, forced change, suffering.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Fear of change, avoiding disaster, avoiding taking
risks, delayed danger.

The Fool starts to climb down from the mountain. On his way, he comes
across a beautiful stone tower. He stops for a moment to admire its beauty
when suddenly a bolt of lightning hits the tower, setting it on fire. Residents
of the tower leap from the windows. The Fool is in shock; he’s never seen
anything happen so quickly in front of his eyes and can’t quite take it all in.
Then it hits him, and he understands that the tower symbolizes his past
when sudden change occurs, bringing upheaval and chaos in its wake. The
only thing left to do is to rebuild, using the solid foundations that remain
after the accident.
Upright meaning
The Tower card shows a stone tower, sitting on top of a rocky mountain.
The card is associated with destruction, sudden change, and chaos,
symbolized by lightning striking the tower, causing it to burst into flames.
The lightning knocks the crown from the top, which symbolizes it’s a royal
tower. The lightning itself represents a strike against materialism; it’s a
reminder to look to yourself to ensure you’re not getting too caught up with
material possessions. The entire tower is burning fiercely, leaving the
people inside no choice but to throw themselves out of the window. As the
flames grow, it’s a reminder that nature cannot be tamed.
The Tower itself is stood on rocky ground; an unstable foundation on
which to build. It only took a bolt of lightning to destroy it. This can
represent that your goals and ambitions are being built on shaky
foundations and it’s a reminder to make sure that your plans are being laid
on foundations that will last. With all this destruction, there’s no surprise
this card is represented by Mars, the planet of war.
Reversed meaning
The Tower reversed can show that you fear change and as a result you’re
resisting it. You’re delaying the transformation necessary for personal and
spiritual growth and the more you delay the inevitable, the more you
increase the discomfort and suffering that comes with it. Go with the
change and the flow of life; you’re being transformed into a new and
improved self.
THE STAR
RULING PLANETUranus
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Hope, faith, possibilities, spiritual guide, love,
happiness, destiny.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Hope lost, despair, disconnection, low confidence,
negativity.

The Fool sits looking at the tower. He still can’t take in the devastation or
how quickly it happened. He is overwhelmed with how dark life is when he
sees a woman near a stream. She is using two jugs to refill a pool. The Fool
walks to her and asks her why she is doing this. The woman explains she is
refilling the pool so that passing travelers can get a refreshing drink. The
Fool himself gratefully accepts a drink and starts to feel a deep sense of
peace as he looks up at the stars in the night sky. He feels hopeful and
optimistic about life again.
Upright meaning
The Star card shows a woman holding two jugs. Her right-hand
(representing the subconscious) pours water from a jug into the pool she’s
kneeling by. Her left-hand (representing the conscious) pours water from
the jug onto greenery on the ground, to nourish it. This symbolizes hope,
renewal, and optimism. It’s a sign that if things have been hard for you
recently, better times are coming.
The big six-pointed star represents the morning star, which connects this
card to the planet Venus, the brightest star in the dawn sky. It also
symbolizes spirituality, indicating you have a renewed sense of self and are
feeling aligned with the universe. The seven smaller stars represent the
seven chakras and also the Pleiades: the seven orphans who turned into
doves, then stars after they were ignored by their tribe following the death
of their parents. They represent coping with sorrow and the renewal of
hope.
Reversed meaning
The Star reversed is a symbol of lost hope, despair, and a lack of
confidence. Although this card indicates you’re feeling hopeless, your
situation isn’t without hope, it’s just that you feel it is. It can indicate you’re
feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day activities, but you can turn your
situation around with a change of attitude. It’s a reminder that old
behaviors, beliefs, and thoughts won’t help your growth. It’s also a signal to
challenge your core beliefs to see if they still align with who you are.
THE MOON
RULING PLANET Jupiter and Neptune

ZODIAC SIGN Pisces
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Illusions, delusion, secrets, dreams, sleep, emotion,
confusion, influence, fantasy, influence.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Fear, anxiety, pressure, inner confusion, deception,
shadows.

Guided by the stars, The Fool continues his journey. As the Moon rises, it
illuminates his path as he passes between two trees, and suddenly he finds
himself in a strange land. He feels like he’s in a dreamlike state; he sees
unfamiliar creatures running by and bizarre flowers that glow in the dark,
but nothing is what it seems. The Fool feels anxious because the Moon
controls the subconscious mind; he’s also vulnerable to illusions that seduce
and confuse. He must decide whether he stays in this strange world or
brings himself back to reality.
Upright meaning
The Moon is associated with illusions, fantasies, and confusion, meaning
that not everything is as it seems. It’s a sign that you might not have all the
information you need to make a choice or decision. There may be
delusions, confusion, and secrets but with the influence of the ruling zodiac
sign Pisces, trusting your intuition can help reveal the truth.
The Moon card shows a Full Moon, positioned in the night sky between
two towers. These symbolize material gain and possessions that can have an
impact on your spiritual journey if left unchecked. The presence of the
Moon has an influence on the natural world and the creatures on the card.
The water represents our subconscious and emotions and the lobster
crawling out of it is a symbol of our rising psychic awareness. The dog and
wolf howling at the moon represent the balance of opposites between the
tamed and wild aspects of our mind. The fact they howl at something they
can’t reach can be a sign that you, too, are chasing something unreachable
in your own life, which could be causing you anxiety.
Reversed meaning
The Moon reversed is often a symbol of the need to release and clear away
any negative energy attached to you since it could help to relieve any
feelings of anxiety. This card often means you may be consciously or
subconsciously deceiving yourself about something in your life, which can
have a negative impact on your mental health and well-being. The Moon is
a reminder that hiding or ignoring difficult emotions, feelings, or situations
won’t solve any problems; instead you are prolonging your pain and
discomfort.
THE SUN

ZODIAC SIGN Leo
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Positivity, warmth, fulfillment, success, clarity,
vitality, radiance.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Sadness, moodiness, feeling burned out, feeling
down, depression.

When The Fool wakes up, he finds himself in a beautiful garden. The Sun is
shining brighter than he’s ever seen before, to the point it almost blinds him.
As his eyes adjust to the brightness, he sees a young child playing nearby.
The child waves at him and asks him if he wants to play, so The Fool walks
over. After spending some time playing with the boy, he finds himself filled
with the joy of an innocent child. He is happier and more carefree than he
has felt in a long time. He realizes the child had illuminated his soul and
renewed his spirit, filling it with curiosity and happiness.
Upright meaning
The Sun card represents optimism and abundance and personifies positivity
and success, as symbolized by the bright sunshine that radiates with warmth
and vitality. It’s the source of all life on Earth and this energy can help to
sustain you and to give you power when life gets difficult. Thanks to the
ruling zodiac sign Leo, The Sun also represents creativity. The Sun appears
when you need reassurance that better times are coming. Remember the
night is at its darkest just before the dawn, but the Sun will always rise.
On the Rider-Waite-Smith card, a small child rides on top of a white
horse, both symbolizing innocence and purity. The child is naked to
symbolize freedom and that the child has nothing to hide and is without
shame or embarrassment. The child holds a red flag, the color magickally
associated with The Sun, which represents vibrancy, happiness, and
passion. The four sunflowers on the card are earthly representations of The
Sun but they are also associated with loyalty and longevity.
Reversed meaning
The Sun reversed can be a signal that you’ve burned yourself out to the
point where you need to take a break. It can also mean you’re focusing too
much on the negative aspects of life and are struggling to see the positive,
which makes happiness harder to attain. The Sun reversed can indicate
depression, sadness, and pessimism and that you may be looking for
happiness and fulfillment in the wrong places such as through material
possessions or in the wrong relationships.
JUDGEMENT
Pluto
RULING PLANET
ZODIAC SIGN Scorpio
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Neutral
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Forgiveness, renewal, rebirth, choices, the past, regret,
redemption.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Self-doubt, inner critic, fear, anxiety, no self-
awareness, the unknown.

The Fool feels rejuvenated. As he sits on the grass in the sun, he feels
strong enough to look back on his past, take responsibility for his actions,
and forgive himself for all his mistakes. He feels his journey is near the end
and he needs some guidance. When The Fool looks up, he sees an angel
who tells him it is time to make peace with the past and let it go so that he
no longer carries any feelings of guilt, shame, or anger. It is time to leave
the past firmly in the past and move on toward the final part of his journey.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waiter-Smith deck, the Judgement card shows the Archangel
Gabriel, the messenger of God, appearing from a cloud in the sky, playing a
trumpet. The Rider-Waiter-Smith deck also shows a man, woman, and a
child in the foreground, as well as other people in the background, rising up
from coffins. This represents the resurrection of the body after death as well
as freedom and, thanks to the ruling planet Pluto, it also symbolizes
renewal. The word “judgment” has negative connotations, but this is not
necessarily a negative card; it also signifies a positive new beginning after
your rebirth.
Judgement can be a sign about the need to let the past go. It’s time to
forgive yourself for your mistakes so you’re able to move forward. This
card can also indicate a life-changing decision where you can use the
lessons of the past to help you make a choice in your life now. Judgement
can be a sign you are judging others too harshly or that you are being
judged unfairly. In the background, the mountains symbolize how judgment
can’t be avoided.
Reversed meaning
Judgement reversed is a sign you’re listening too much to your inner critic
and it may be making you have feelings of self-doubt and anxiety, which
can make you unable to move forward in life. You’re being too hard on
yourself, which can be fuelled by fear. Reversed Judgement can symbolize
you’re not learning the lessons from the past and keep making the same
mistakes. It’s time to push past self-doubt and fear and learn to trust the
direction the universe is taking you.
THE WORLD

ZODIAC SIGN Libra
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Completion, journey, success, accomplishments, end
of a cycle, fulfillment.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Delays, lack of recognition, being held back, short
cuts, disharmony.

After laying his past to rest, The Fool knows his journey is at an end. He
finds himself on the edge of the cliff where he began his journey. The World
shows him that everything happens in cycles, and he has come full circle on
his own path. He feels connected with the world and complete, fulfilled,
and whole. He looks back at all he’s achieved and accomplished, and smiles
to himself, proud of his success. The Fool is fool no more.
Upright meaning
The World is associated with success, fulfillment, and triumph. Everything
has started to come together in your life as your hard work pays off. The
card itself shows a woman wrapped in a purple cloth to represent the
courage that’s been needed to get you where you are now. Two white wands
symbolize spiritual wisdom, which can indicate a feeling of spiritual and
emotional wholeness. The laurel wreath around the woman symbolizes a
continual cycle. It’s a sign you’re coming to the end of something within
your life and it’s time to move forward with the confidence and knowledge
of all you’ve achieved and accomplished.
The four figures in the corners of the card represents the four fixed signs
of the zodiac. The Lion symbolizes courage and bravery (Leo), the bull
represents physical power (Taurus), the angel symbolizes protection and
guidance (Aquarius), and the eagle signifies power and vision (Scorpio).
These figures also symbolize the four suits of the tarot, the four seasons, the
four directions, and the four corners of the world, representing that the
entire universe is one.
Reversed meaning
The World reversed can indicate you’re struggling to accomplish the goals
you’ve set out to achieve. This card symbolizes a lack of success and the
associated disappointment. It may feel like you’re stagnating rather than
moving forward. It’s a reminder that there’s no substitute for hard work and
that taking short cuts won’t ultimately help you achieve your goals. The
World reversed can also symbolize you’re not getting the recognition you
deserve for all your hard work and achievements.
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THE MINOR ARCANA

The Minor Arcana is the second part of a tarot deck and consists of 56 cards. It represents our day-
to-day lives and the trials and difficulties we face along the way. Split into four suits—Cups,
Wands, Pentacles, and Swords—each suit contains 14 cards numbered 1 (Ace) to 10, and 4 Court
cards: the Page, Knight, Queen, and King. Together the Court cards symbolize different
personality characteristics and within a reading they often represent people in our own lives or
the energy we’re in need of at that time. Although the Court cards are traditionally gendered,
when it comes to interpreting them, they can represent any gender.
The suit is important when interpreting a card’s symbolism. Each is associated with specific
energies, elements, and zodiac signs, which can add a layer of depth to your readings. The Suit of
Cups is associated with the element Water, the zodiac signs Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio, and all
things relating to emotions, feelings, intuition, and creativity. The Suit of Wands is associated with
the element Fire, the zodiac signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, and themes of energy, passion, and
motivation. The Suit of Pentacles is associated with the element Earth, the zodiac signs Taurus,
Virgo, and Capricorn, and themes associated with the material realm, such as finances, work, and
health. And the Suit of Swords is associated with the element Air, the zodiac signs Gemini, Libra,
and Aquarius, and themes of thoughts, actions, words, and communication.
THE SUIT OF CUPS
ACE
of Cups
ZODIAC SIGN Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Love, new beginnings, compassion, new
relationships, creativity, intuition, spirituality.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Emptiness, emotional loss, blocked creativity, feeling
unloved.
Upright meaning
The Ace of Cups shows a hand, which symbolizes the hand of God. The
cloud hides his body as a symbol of his divine nature and represents
awareness of your own spiritual energy. The dove above the cup represents
spirituality, reminding you to turn your attention to your spiritual side and
be open to the movement of spiritual energy flowing through you right now.
As an Ace, the card represents new beginnings, but with an emphasis on
new beginnings in terms of love, compassion, and empathy. It’s a sign to
open yourself to the flow of love and compassion, which is represented by
water from the overflowing cup. This card is associated with all three Water
signs Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio, and since the suit of Cups itself is
connected to the qualities of Water. It’s a reminder to connect to your own
intuition and listen to the messages it reveals as well as to get in touch with
your creative side.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the Ace of Cups represents emotional or creative blocks. The
water now no longer flowing, which can indicate sadness, emptiness, or
feeling unloved. It also represents repressed emotions that need to be
released. It’s a time to redirect your energy inward to look after yourself—
you can’t pour from an empty cup. It’s also a sign you don’t feel like
socializing, so don’t be afraid to take time out if needed.
TWO
of Cups
RULING PLANET Venus

ZODIAC SIGN Cancer
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Partnership, relationships, spiritual union, unity,
mutual attraction.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Bad communication, break-ups, separation, distrust,
disharmony, tension, imbalance.
Upright meaning
The Two of Cups represents unified love, partnership, and relationships. In
the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this card shows a man and woman exchanging
cups in some kind of ceremony where they pledge their love to one another,
which explains why this card is ruled by Venus, the planet of love. The
couple on the card can also symbolize unity in general terms as well as the
coming together of two different ideas.
Above the couple is the Caduceus of Hermes, a winged staff with two
snakes wrapped around it. This is the traditional symbol of Hermes, the
messenger of the Gods, and is used to further symbolize a connection and
exchange of energy between two people, also represented by the lion. This
card is ruled by the zodiac sign Cancer, which represents the emotions
associated with this card and is a sign to look out for these one-to-one soul
connections within your own life. Whether a romantic or platonic
relationship, this card is about two people who come together to bring the
best out in each other.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Two of Cups can indicate distrust, disharmony, and
disagreements within your relationships. This can stem from
incompatibility or the unwillingness of both people to devote equal amounts
of time and energy to the relationship. This lack of balance needs to be
addressed if you are to move forward. This card can also be a sign of bad
communication and the need to talk about your emotions to release some of
the tension you’re feeling. It can also represent separation and break-ups if
problems within your relationships are not addressed.
THREE
of Cups

ZODIAC SIGN Cancer
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Friendship, creativity, celebration, happiness,
collaborations, abundance, sisterhood.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Overindulgence, excess, isolation, feeling
overwhelmed, gossip, too much partying.
Upright meaning
The Three of Cups represents joyful celebration, sisterhood, and friendship.
On the card in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this is symbolized by three
young women dancing in a circle, each holding a cup they raise in a toast. It
indicates you’re entering a socially busy period in your life where there will
be cause for getting together with those you love. The ruling planet
Mercury, the planet of communication and energy exchange, facilitates this
busy period as you spend time with lots of different people. Thanks to
nurturing Cancer, the ruling zodiac sign, getting together with your loved
ones allows you to give love, compassion, and care to them and also to
receive it.
This card represents a time of abundance, which is symbolized by the
flowers at the feet of the women. It’s a sign there are good times to come.
This card also represents collaboration and creativity and is an invitation to
work on a creative project with someone else, where you can inspire each
other as you work toward a common goal.
Reversed meaning
A reversed Three of Cups represents overindulgence and excess. This card
can be a sign of too much partying or a very busy social life that’s leaving
you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. It’s a reminder that everything,
even the good things in life, can be detrimental to our well-being when
there is too much of it. This card also suggests you need to address the
imbalance between your social life and the time you spend looking after
your well-being. Take some time out so you can rest and focus on yourself.
FOUR
of Cups
ZODIAC SIGN Cancer
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Maybe
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Contemplation, stagnation, reevaluation, refusing new
opportunities, depression, boredom.
KEY WORDS REVERSED End of stagnation, moving forward, seizing
opportunities, motivation, enthusiasm.
Upright meaning
The Four of Cups represents missed opportunities and lack of progress. In
the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this is symbolized by a man sitting under a tree
in a state of contemplation. He’s so caught up with his own thoughts that he
doesn’t see the cups being offered to him. It’s a sign that you’re refusing
new opportunities coming your way. Evaluate why you’re refusing these
opportunities to make sure you’re not missing out just because you’re stuck
in a rut. In this context, this card can represent losing motivation in life and
can be a sign of depression, stagnation, boredom, and disappointment.
Ruled by the Moon in Cancer, the Four of Cups suggests you’re being
pulled to stay in your comfort zone, but this could make you reluctant to try
new experiences. Letting go of fear or doubt will allow you to see the
opportunities around you so you can make the most of what’s on offer.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Four of Cups may be an indication you’re pulling yourself out
of a rut. If you feel you’ve been going through a period of stagnation, this
card indicates you’re feeling more motivated and energized than you have
been for a while and you’re ready to seize the opportunities that come your
way. You’ve been resisting opportunities and new experiences recently but
now you’re seizing them with enthusiasm and using them to propel you
forward.
FIVE
of Cups
RULING PLANETMars
ZODIAC SIGN Scorpio
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Loss, disappointment, grief, regret, pessimism,
failure, mourning.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Acceptance, moving on, self-forgiveness, finding
peace.
Upright meaning
The Five of Cups represents pessimism, regret, and disappointment. In the
Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this card shows a man looking down at three cups
that lay knocked over on the floor, which symbolizes failure and loss.
Behind the man are two other cups that stand up, symbolizing potential and
opportunities—it’s a reminder that there’s still hope, even if a situation feels
hopeless. The man fixates on the cups that are knocked over, which is a sign
you’re focusing too much on the hardships in life and, as a consequence,
you’re missing out on new opportunities.
The man wears a heavy cloak, symbolizing the weight of the sadness
and grief you’re feeling. You’re unable to be optimistic and may be
choosing to stay in a pessimistic mood because you’re unable to let go of
the past. Ruled by Scorpio, the sign associated with the birth and death
cycle, it’s a reminder that whatever difficulties you face won’t last forever.
Reversed meaning
Reversed Five of Cups is a sign to be kind to yourself. Life may have been
hard recently; you may even be blaming yourself for the things that went
wrong and feel guilty or ashamed of your failures. It’s time to welcome in
self-forgiveness. Stop blaming yourself and getting preoccupied with the
past. This card invites you to let go of the things that weigh you down so
you can move on and find peace. You can’t change the past, but you can
strive to make the future as good as possible.
SIX
of Cups

ZODIAC SIGN Scorpio
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Reminiscing, nostalgia, memories, familiarity,
innocence, joy.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Forgiveness, living in the past, moving on, finding,
independence.
Upright meaning
The Six of Cups represents childhood memories, innocence, and joy. On the
card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this is symbolized by a young boy
leaning down to give a cup full of white flowers to a young girl. The
flowers represent the purity and innocence of the children and the giving of
the cup between the figures represents sharing and generosity.
The girl looks up at the boy with love as she receives the cup. The
children represent a time for reminiscing about the past and can be a sign
you’ve been feeling nostalgic recently. It can also indicate that something
from your past may resurface in your present life. Ruled by the Sun, this
card is associated with positivity, warmth, and happiness and is a great time
to meet with people you love to share memories with. Remember the happy
times together and give yourself permission to connect with your inner
child, be playful, and have fun.
Reversed meaning
The Six of Cups reversed can mean you’re living in the past to the point
where you’re losing touch with what’s happening in the present. This isn’t
to say you can’t think about your past, just as long as you don’t let these
memories take over. You may be looking at the past through rose-tinted
glasses, which can make you lose touch with reality, so focus your attention
on the present. It’s time to let go of what has been, particularly childhood
issues, so you’re ready to move forward with independence.
SEVEN
of Cups
Venus
RULING PLANET
ZODIAC SIGN Scorpio
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Maybe
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Opportunities, choices, daydreaming, escapism,
wishful thinking.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Confusion, overwhelmed by choices, disarray,
diversion.
Upright meaning
The Seven of Cups represents new opportunities, decisions, and choices.
This is symbolized by seven sups sitting on clouds, filled with different
treasures. The clouds symbolize our dreams and can be a sign you’ve been
daydreaming and are susceptible to unrealistic ideas. The treasures itself
represent temptation; before you make a decision, be sure you have all the
information you need to make an informed choice.
There’s a danger in the treasures in the form of a snake, which shows
that not all options are as good as they first appear. The cups’ contents can
also symbolize that you might be using your daydreams as a form of
escapism, or that your ideas may not be grounded in reality. The snake
symbolizes sexuality and renewal and is also a symbol of Scorpio. In the
Rider-Waite-Smith deck, there is a dragon in one of the cups which
represents change, while in the other cups, the castle symbolizes material
security, the laurel wreath represents success, and the jewels symbolize
good fortune. All this choice can divert your attention, especially when
things look too good to be true.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Seven of Cups appears in a reading when you’re overwhelmed
by the choices you have before you. You might be confused and don’t know
what to do for the best. Look at your options and narrow them down as
much as you can so you are less overwhelmed. Don’t look to others to help
guide you; instead turn your attentions inward to connect with your
intuition and let it guide you in the right direction.
EIGHT
of Cups
ZODIAC SIGN Pisces
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Disappointment, abandonment, letting go, moving on,
leaving something behind.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Overstaying, aimlessly drifting, fear of change, fear
of loss.
Upright meaning
The Eight of Cups represents disappointment and moving on. This is
symbolized by a man walking away from an unfinished pyramid of cups,
which can be a sign you’ve abandoned your plans and you’re disappointed
that things haven’t turned out the way you wanted. Whether you’ve chosen
or have been forced to it, this card is a sign you need to let go and move on
from something in your life such as a job, relationship, or friendship
because it’s time to move onto something better. Ruling planet Saturn, the
planet associated with wisdom, gives you the insight so you know when it’s
time to let go.
The rocky mountain range on the card suggests that this journey won’t
always be easy, but it will be worth it. Change can be uncomfortable but
you have the determination to reach your goals. The river that runs by
represents your emotions and the need to let go of the things you’re
attached to that no longer serve you.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Eight of Cups can indicate you’re staying too long in a
situation that’s bad for you. If you’ve been wondering if you should stay or
leave something that doesn’t serve your highest good, connect with your
intuition to guide you toward what you should do. This card appears when
you’re reluctant to move on and are stagnating because you fear change. On
the flip side, it can also indicate you don’t feel satisfied or content in one
place and consequently, you’re just drifting through life, going from one
thing to another.
NINE
of Cups
ZODIAC SIGN Pisces
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Contentment, satisfaction, abundance, gratitude,
fulfilled wishes, pleasure, emotional fulfillment.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Dissatisfaction, negative attitude, pessimism,
unfulfilled wishes.
Upright meaning
The Nine of Cups shows a man with his arms crossed in front of his chest.
Nine cups are displayed like trophies around him; this is a reminder to be
proud of your own achievements. It’s also an invitation to seek out
abundance in your own life with the help of Jupiter, the planet of expansion
and good fortune. Right now, you have the Midas touch, so use it to achieve
your goals and make your wishes come true.
The Nine of Cups is a very positive card because it represents
fulfillment and contentment in all aspects of your life. While no state in life
is permanent, things are good right now. If you’ve been through a difficult
time recently, better times are coming. This card represents accomplishment
and success, indicating you can achieve anything. It’s also a call to enjoy
the pleasures life gives but to also feel gratitude for the abundance you have
around you.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Nine of Cups can be a sign that things haven’t worked out the
way you hoped they would, or you’ve failed to accomplish what you set out
to achieve, bringing a sense of disappointment and unhappiness. It can
indicate you have a negative mindset or pessimistic outlook that’s standing
in your way, making it increasingly difficult to achieve your goals. This can
have a negative effect on your confidence and self-esteem. This card
appears when someone has let you down, representing broken wishes and
unfulfilled dreams.
TEN
of Cups
RULING PLANET Mars

ZODIAC SIGN Pisces
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Inner happiness, harmony, alignment, fulfillment,
divine love, happy relationships.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Disconnection, family troubles, struggling
relationships, misalignment.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the Ten of Cups shows a man and woman
with one arm around each other. They symbolize material happiness and are
a reminder to be thankful for the blessings in your own life. Children play
happily next to the couple, symbolizing the passing on of this abundance to
the next generation. The children also represent emotional happiness as well
as innocent joy. The family represents happy relationships and can be a sign
of harmony within the relationships in your own life, particularly with
family.
The large rainbow on the card is an ancient symbol of peace and divine
favor, which further symbolizes the sense of happiness this card brings. If
you’ve been struggling recently, see this card as bringing the promise of
better times to come. Thanks to the ruling sign Pisces, this card is also
connected to compassion and sharing the blessings in your life with the
people you love. It’s also time to reap the rewards of all your hard work.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Ten of Cups can indicate family troubles or represent an
unhappy home life. Family relationships may be under pressure and there’s
a lack of harmony with those you love. This can make you feel
disconnected and you may even be questioning how strong your familial
bonds really are. Remember that all relationships go through their bad
times, and it doesn’t necessarily mean bonds are permanently damaged. It’s
just a reminder to be realistic about what you expect from your loved ones.
Conversely, adversity can have the opposite effect by bringing people
together to solve a shared issue.
PAGE
of Cups
ELEMENTWater and Earth

YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Youthfulness, imagination, creative opportunities,
intuition.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Emotional maturity, insecurity, doubting, creative
blocks.
Upright meaning
The Page of Cups represents youthfulness and our inner child. When this
card appears, it’s a reminder to not take life too seriously. It’s also the
bringer of intuitive messages and creative opportunities. It’s a reminder to
trust your own sense of intuition to learn something about yourself. If
you’ve been having problems lately, it’s a sign you might receive sudden
creative insight.
On the card, a young man stands on the shoreline holding a cup. A fish
is leaping from the cup, indicating that you might receive unexpected, but
happy, news. You may find unexpected emotions rising to the surface at this
time. If this Court card represents a person, it often symbolizes a child or
young person. Thanks to the ruling Water sign Pisces, this person is also a
dreamer, idealistic, and sensitive. Also ruled by the Earth sign Taurus, it’s
an invitation to welcome more balance and stability into your life.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Page of Cups indicates you’ve been neglecting your inner
child. You’ve been taking things too seriously and need to connect with the
lighter side of life. It can also be a sign that you’ve been ignoring your own
sense of intuition and the insights your gut feelings have been giving you.
This card can signify a lack of inspiration and creative blocks. Stop
doubting yourself and feeling insecure; instead, rediscover your creative
passion since this will help you remove any obstacles that stand in your
way. This card can also represent emotional immaturity.
KNIGHT
of Cups
ELEMENTWater and Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Charm, romance, idealism, seduction, follow your
heart.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Fickle, unrealistic, moody, jealous, overactive
imagination.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the Knight of Cups shows a Knight dressed
in a suit of armor, holding a cup, while riding a white horse, symbolizing
purity and spirituality. It represents action and drive and, being the suit of
Cups, this card is connected to emotions and intuition. It indicates
invitations, good news, and remaining grounded so you can discern the
difference between reality and what belongs to the realm of dreams and
imagination.
With Venus as ruling planet, this card is associated with romance and
symbolizes charm, confidence, and seduction. When the courage and
passion of the ruling sign Leo comes together with the emotional and
intuitive Pisces, it makes this card a positive one to pull in a love reading.
It’s a sign you’re about to be swept off your feet! When it comes to matters
of the heart, make any decisions based on how you feel rather than what
your head is telling you. It’s a time to follow your heart.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Knight of Cups is a sign to not let your emotions control you.
It represents jealousy, moodiness, and can symbolize bad news or
withdrawn invitations. This card can also indicate you have an overactive
imagination and, as a result, you’re being unrealistic in your ideas because
you are disconnected from reality. To move forward in life and overcome
any obstacles that stand in your way, your ideas and dreams need to be
grounded in the real world for them to take root and bloom. This card can
also symbolize being fickle.
QUEEN
of Cups
ELEMENT Water
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Compassion, intuitive, calm, emotional stability,
psychic abilities, empathy.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Emotional instability, codependency, insecurity,
spiritually disconnected.
Upright meaning
The Queen of Cups shows a woman sat on a throne on the seashore. She
holds a cup with a lid, which symbolizes how her emotions come from the
depths of her subconscious mind. This can indicate you like to keep your
feelings to yourself. Ruled by two Water signs (Pisces and Cancer) this card
focuses on your emotions, but since the Queen rules over the element
Water, it symbolizes emotional stability and suggests you’re in control of
your emotions. This is because this card is highly intuitive and is a sign to
trust in the messages you receive from your own intuition, particularly in
your dreams, and to explore your own psychic abilities.
The Queen of Cups represents someone with a caring nature. It
traditionally represents a mature woman, but it can be anyone who is
motherly, affectionate, and supportive. They’re good listeners and are often
empathetic. It can be a sign to be more compassionate to those around you
and to yourself—take some time to care for your emotional health and look
after your well-being.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Queen of Cups represents emotional instability, insecurity, and
can suggest you’re feeling out of alignment with your own emotions. It can
also signal a level of emotional immaturity. This misalignment can lead to
codependency in relationships where you take on the emotions of others to
such an extent that it’s harmful to your mental health. This can make you
feel disconnected from yourself and your spirituality. It’s a time to look at
your relationships to see where you need to break any unhealthy
attachments.
KING
of Cups
ELEMENTWater and Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Emotional maturity, emotional balance, generosity,
balance between head and heart.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Coldness, emotional manipulation, moodiness,
selfishness.
Upright meaning
The King of Cups stands before a stone throne that represents emotional
maturity, signalling you have power over your emotions. The King holds a
cup in one hand to represent emotions and a scepter in the other to represent
power; together, these symbolize emotional equilibrium. Ruled by Water
(Pisces) and Air (Libra) elements, this card is a mixture of both your
emotions and your logic and is a sign you’re able to balance between your
head and your heart. Remember to apply rationality to any decisions and
not allow you feelings to take over.
This card is also linked to creativity, symbolized by a fish amulet
around the king’s neck. It’s a sign that you’re bursting with creative energy
and it’s an invitation to tap into your artistic side. If the King of Cups was to
represent a person, it traditionally represents someone aged about 40 and
over, but this card’s masculine energy speaks to anyone who is calm, kind,
and compassionate with a strong sense of intuition.
Reversed meaning
The reversed King of Cups represents a lack of emotional maturity and
balance. You’re letting your emotions control you and, as a result, they are
getting the better of you. It can also represent emotional manipulation. This
card can symbolize that you’re focusing too much of your energies on your
emotions, which can leave you feeling depressed, moody, and overwhelmed
by your responsibilities. It’s an indication you’re not being kind enough to
yourself and are taking things too much to heart—you need to find a
balance between your head and heart.
THE SUIT OF WANDS
ACE
of Wands
RULING PLANET Mars
ZODIAC SIGN Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Inspiration, new ideas, creativity, new opportunities,
growth, potential, enthusiasm.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Lack of energy, lack of direction, delays,
distractions, no passion.
Upright meaning
The Ace of Wands represents new beginnings and potential, which is why
the wand on the card is sprouting, to represent promise and opportunities.
It’s also bursting with creative energy, and it asks you to connect with your
passions and let them guide you toward your goals. It’s a sign you’ve
discovered interest and energy for a new project, job, or relationship, or
maybe you are taking a new direction in life.
These opportunities are represented by the ruling sign Aries. This card
is also ruled by the two other Fire signs, Leo and Sagittarius, which
symbolize creativity and inspiration. It’s a reminder to stay motivated as
you seek to achieve your goals. The Ace of Wands brings positive energy,
however, it doesn’t guarantee success. It’s an invitation to make the most of
the growth on offer—it is hard work that will then turn your ideas into
something long lasting.
Reversed meaning
A reversed Ace of Wands indicates a lack of passion, motivation, and
wasted talent. This card represents setbacks, delays, and can show you’re
hesitant to begin something new, be it a new project or a change in life
direction. This card symbolizes missed opportunities and is a reminder to
not stand in the way of your own growth with your reluctance to do
anything unfamiliar. You might be feeling uninspired, but it could be that
you’re putting too much pressure on yourself. Give yourself a break and
take some time for inspiration to flow.
TWO
of Wands
RULING PLANET Mars

ZODIAC SIGN Aries
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Future planning, steadiness, making decisions,
progress, discovery.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Fear of change, indecisiveness, bad planning,
playing it safe, inaction.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the Two of Wands shows a man standing on
top of a castle. He holds a globe that represents his great potential and also
holds a wand, with another wand stood behind to symbolize decision
making. It shows that you may need to decide whether to move into
unfamiliar territory to make the most of any approaching opportunities. The
castle represents your comfort zone, but since this card is about discovery,
it’s a reminder to try something new to expand your horizon and unlock
your potential.
The Two of Wands is about exploring the options available to you and
planning your next moves. The energy of the ruling planet Mars in Aries
calls you into action and shows you the importance of having a strategy
when it comes to moving into unfamiliar territories. Once you know the
options open to you, you can then decide what you want to achieve and how
you plan to do it, since long-term strategies will bring you success.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Two of Wands indicates you’re feeling indecisive. There is a
choice to make but fear of change is making it difficult to know which way
to move. You’re playing it too safe to the point where you’re not taking any
action at all. It’s time to move out of your comfort zone. This card also
represents bad planning, which is making it hard for you to move forward.
Focus on your long-term goals and exactly how you plan to achieve them.
THREE
of Wands
ZODIAC SIGN Aries
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Looking ahead, progress, growth, foresight,
expansion, momentum.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Lack of foresight, delays, obstacles, blockages,
frustration, lack of progress.
Upright meaning
The Three of Wands represents forward planning, symbolized by a man
standing on a cliff as he looks at the land below. It’s a time to look ahead
and expand your horizons so you can plan how to achieve your goals,
seeing challenges before they arise and finding ways to overcome them.
However, like the man on the cliff, do this from a place of safety—this will
help you make solid plans to move forward.
Next to the man are three wands in the ground, which are a symbol of
commitment to his plans. To progress, take the time to plan for your future
and stay committed to your strategies. You’ll need courage and discipline,
but you’re prepared for what lies ahead. Thanks to the Sun, this card is also
associated with self-confidence and is a sign to believe in yourself and your
abilities. It’s time to think big and look beyond your current circumstances;
don’t be afraid to take calculated risks to achieve your goals.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Three of Wands indicates a lack of planning, progress, and
growth. Your lack of confidence and self-belief is making it difficult to put
your ideas into action. This card can also be a sign that you’ve made a
decision you’re not happy with and are now disappointed at the situation
you find yourself in. When this card appears, expect delays; due to a lack of
foresight, you may also run up against unforeseen obstacles and challenges
that block your path to achieving your goals.
FOUR
of Wands
RULING PLANETVenus
ZODIAC SIGN Aries
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Celebration, home, harmony, joy, homecoming,
community.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Lack of support, conflict, conflict at home, unhappy
families.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this card shows four wands adorned with a
flower-covered wreath, reflecting the energies of Venus, the planet of love
and beauty. In the background two people dance happily, representing joy,
harmony, and contentment—it is a sign to celebrate with those you love.
This card also symbolizes satisfaction and happiness that comes from
seeing your hard work pay off. It’s a reminder to be proud of everything
you’ve achieved and how far you’ve come.
The Four of Wands is associated with the home environment and
homecoming. On the card in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this is
represented by the castle, which symbolizes stability. You could be
returning to familiar surroundings and the people you love after time away
or you could be coming home in a metaphorical sense. It represents a time
of security and indicates you feel relaxed and that you are where you
belong. In this context, this card also represents community or teamwork
where people come together with a shared aim or interest.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Four of Wands represents cancelled celebrations, disharmony,
and unhappiness within families. It can be a sign of conflict, a tense home
environment, or even leaving home. You may have been made to feel
unwelcome or that you feel you’re not being given the support you need.
Unhappy families can create feelings of insecurity and instability, which
can suggest you’re going through a time of change in your life. It may leave
you feeling unbalanced and wondering who you can depend on. Bring more
balance into your life through regular grounding practices and meditation.
FIVE
of Wands

ZODIAC SIGN Leo
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Conflict, disagreement, tension, competition, reality,
arguments, tension.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Avoiding conflict, tension release, respecting
differences, end of conflict, peace, harmony.
Upright meaning
The Five of Wands represents conflict, disagreement, and change. Thanks
to this card’s ruling planet, Saturn, you’re reluctant to change to the point
where you’re restricting your own movements. It’s a sign you might be
moving through a time of tension with some of the people in your life. The
Five of Wands shows that personality clashes, egos, and poor
communication can attribute to any disagreements. This is symbolized by
the disorder depicted on the card; each person is battling to be heard, but
nobody is listening to each other. To help, use your communication skills to
find out the cause of the problem.
This card represents competition—the sort that creates obstacles. The
figures on the card may have their wands raised, but they’re not touching
each other, symbolizing pent-up frustration, anger, and resentment to the
point where these emotions boil over into disagreements and struggles.
Communicating how you feel with those around you will help to release
these emotions before they reach boiling point.
Reversed meaning
A reversed Five of Wands represents an end to conflict and arguments. If
things have been difficult recently, this card indicates better times are
coming, where tension can be released and you can welcome in peace and a
period of cooperation. It’s a time for compromise and working together to
find a solution. You can have different opinions or points of view just as
long as those differences are respected. This card can also indicate you’re
actively avoiding conflict and confrontation, but this won’t make your
problems go away.
SIX
of Wands
ZODIAC SIGN Leo
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Success, public recognition, victory, progress, self-
confidence, triumph.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Excess pride, lack of recognition, punishment,
failure, lack of achievement.
Upright meaning
The Six of Wands shows a man riding a horse, symbolizing victory and
success. If things have been hard recently, better times are coming. Jupiter
brings its expansive energy to help you triumph over adversity. On this card
from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the man is surrounded by a cheering
crowd, which symbolizes public recognition. If you currently feel
unappreciated, you’ll soon receive the honor and recognition you deserve.
This card also indicates you’ve worked hard to overcome challenges
and you’re achieving the goals. The rider is confident, which shows he’s not
afraid to show off to others what he’s accomplished—it’s an invitation for
you to do the same. This signals a welcome boost to your self-esteem. Draw
on the strength and courage of the ruling zodiac sign Leo—you deserve all
the praise you receive now.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Six of Wands represents failure or a lack of success and can
indicate negative feelings and emotions toward yourself. You’ve been
working hard recently, but regardless of your achievements, you feel you’re
not getting the recognition you deserve. This card asks you to draw on your
sense of awareness to make sure these feelings don’t stem from your pride
or from a place of arrogance. This card can be a sign your confidence has
taken a knock and, as a result, you’re doubting your abilities to the point
where you’re holding yourself back from reaching your potential.
SEVEN
of Wands
RULING PLANET Mars
ZODIAC SIGN Leo
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Maybe
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Challenge, competition, perseverance, protection,
maintaining control, defending yourself.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Lack of self-confidence, exhaustion, giving up,
overwhelmed.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the Seven of Wands shows a man standing
on a rocky cliff, fighting off six wands attacking him from below. He is
defending his territory, symbolizing the need to defend and protect yourself.
We all face challenges in life and it’s a sign that you’re facing your own
difficulties where others are competing to take your position. You’ve
worked hard to get to where you are and it’s not the time to give it up
without a fight. It may be a struggle but it’s up to you to protect it—be
persistent and use the willpower and drive of the ruling planet Mars to
successfully defend your position.
Be ready to defend your opinions and beliefs, particularly if you have an
unpopular point of view that makes you stand out. On this card in the Rider-
Waite-Smith deck, the man is wearing odd shoes. This symbolizes that
you’re unclear about your own opinions and what you believe in. It can also
suggest that challenges have appeared unexpectedly and have caught you
unprepared. Take some time to think about exactly what you believe in.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Seven of Wands represents defeat, giving in, or backing down.
It can indicate you’re being challenged and you’re finding it difficult to
stand up for yourself and what you believe in. A lack of confidence and
self-belief can make it harder to defend your position or point of view to the
point where you feel you can’t speak out. You may feel pressured in some
way to act against your beliefs or morals. It also represents feeling
overwhelmed and exhausted by the challenge you face.
EIGHT
of Wands

ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Movement, fast paced, alignment, rapid action, quick
decisions, sudden changes.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Delays, frustration, resisting change, waiting,
slowing down, losing momentum.
Upright meaning
This card shows eight wands that appear to be flying through the air at a
fast pace, symbolizing movement, rapid action, and making quick
decisions. This dynamic card comes as a sign that you’re about to get a
push in the right direction that will help you achieve your goals. It shows
you need to stop resisting the flow of energy and learn to go with it. It can
provide an extra boost of momentum.
The Eight of Wands is a reminder that you need a clear plan in order to
accomplish your goals. Trying to focus on more than one thing will divide
your attention, so to make the most of the momentum, pick one thing to
work toward so you can concentrate all your energy on achieving it. If
you’re near to achieving your goals, you’re about to reap the rewards of
your hard work. Things are about to pick up pace, so expect busy times
ahead.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Eight of Wands represents delays and a lack of action. It’s a
sign you’re making slow progress because you’re unable to focus on your
goals. This is encouragement to keep working hard and not give up. You
may be facing challenges where things aren’t working out the way you
hoped, which can bring frustration, impatience, and cause you to act
impulsively. Don’t act hastily until life is more predictable and don’t make
any decisions without carefully thinking them through first.
NINE
of Wands
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Maybe
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Resilience, courage, persistence, taking a last stand,
boundaries, perseverance.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Fatigue, defensive, struggle, overwhelmed, stubborn,
giving up.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the Nine of Wands shows an exhausted,
injured man leaning on a wand with eight other wands behind him. It can
indicate you’ve been through a tough time, and the Moon’s energy may
have left you feeling emotionally and mentally battered. Although the man
looks battle weary, he’s determined and will face any challenges head on.
You need to dig deep because you still face obstacles ahead and can’t give
up. It’s a time to find the strength and courage needed to keep going.
When this card appears, see it as a test of your resilience and your
ability to persevere and persist in the face of adversity. You’re so close to
accomplishing your goals, you’ve just got to push yourself further. It
symbolizes taking a last stand. The wall made by the eight wands behind
the man in this card also represents boundaries. Once you’ve established
healthy boundaries, it’s up to you to reinforce them so you can protect your
own energy.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Nine of Wands is a sign you’re exhausted from facing many
challenges, but this card is encouragement to keep going—don’t fall at the
final hurdle! You feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities to the point
where you don’t see a way forward. As a result, you’ve gone into defensive
mode to protect yourself. You’re making little progress because you refuse
to compromise on your plans or ideas. It also indicates you’re being overly
stubborn, which only increases the rigidity of your approach.
TEN
of Wands

ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Responsibility, burden, stress, struggle, burnout,
delegation.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Unwillingness to delegate, stressed, carrying too
much responsibility, breakdown.
Upright meaning
The Ten of Wands represents taking on too much responsibility. This is
symbolized by the ten wands the person on the card struggles to carry. It
shows you’ve been working hard, and you’re feeling stressed and
exhausted. Take a step back and learn how to delegate to pace yourself.
Free-spirited Sagittarius reminds you there’s more to life than work so make
sure you aim for a healthier work and life balance.
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the distant house symbolizes you’re
close to achieving your goals; you just have a little further to go until you
can release the weight you’ve been carrying. This card indicates you’re not
giving enough time to rest and self-care. Due to Saturn’s rulership, you may
take on new commitments out of a sense of obligation or duty where you
don’t feel you have a choice but to take on more stress.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Ten of Wands indicates you’re at breaking point. You’ve taken
on too many responsibilities because you say ‘yes’ to far more than you can
realisitcally handle. You’re not delegating and are trying to do everything
yourself and as a result, you’re working hard but getting nowhere. You find
accepting help difficult, which means your shoulder all the burdens alone,
bringing you to the brink of a breakdown. This card is a reminder that you
can’t struggle with all your responsibilities alone. It’s time to ask for help
and learn how to say ‘no’ to the things you know you can’t cope with.
PAGE
of Wands
ELEMENT Fire and Earth

YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Exploration, inspiration, ideas, free spirit, excitement,
discovery, extrovert, new ideas, energy.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Procrastination, lack of direction and ideas, self-
limiting beliefs, laziness, impatience.
Upright meaning
The Page of Wands shows a man holding a wand, looking at the green
leaves on top with curiosity. This symbolizes the growth of new ideas and
creativity and, thanks to the energies of the Sun in Leo, it also represents
inspiration. The salamanders, a mythical creature, are associated with fire
and transformation The leaves also show limitless potential, with an
invitation to make the most from the new opportunities available. This card
symbolizes new beginnings and the start of a journey of exploration and
discovery. It’s a great time to begin creative projects and make future plans.
Pages are messengers, and this card comes as a sign that good news is
coming your way. This card can also indicate that you can act impulsively,
meaning you often rush into something new without first gaining all the
information you need to make an informed decision. This card can also
represent the start of a spiritual journey where you use your curious mind to
learn about and explore new practices and beliefs.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Page of Wands represents a lack of inspiration and ideas. It
indicates that the new things you want to begin won’t make it past the
planning stage. You’ve lost motivation and are procrastinating because
you’ve run up against challenges that have made you unsure about how to
proceed. This can cause frustration and impatience and is a sign that you’re
letting self-limiting beliefs stop you from achieving your potential. Your
fears and anxiety paralyze you, stopping you from moving forward toward
your goals. This card also symbolizes laziness and unreliability.
KNIGHT
of Wands
ELEMENT Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Passion, inspired action, fearlessness, courage,
temper, energetic.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Unfocused energy, recklessness, arrogance,
impatience, no self-control, delays.
Upright meaning
This card shows a Knight dressed in armor and robes decorated with
salamanders, a fish associated with the element Fire. It’s time to channel the
energy and passion of this element into achieving your goals. If a project
has stalled, now’s the time to take action to get things moving again. The
Knight carries a sprouting wand, symbolizing passion, inspiration, growth,
and new hope.
The Knight of Wands is self-assured: the look on his face is one of
confidence and determination. Ruled by Mars (in Aries), it’s a sign to dig
deep and connect with your inner energy to fire up your willpower. The
rulership of the Sun (in Leo) brings inspiration and is also an invitation to
unleash your creativity and feed your passions. Be brave, courageous, and
willing to move forward into the unknown. This card is also a sign to only
start the things you know you can finish.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Knight of Wands represents a lack of willpower, energy, and
enthusiasm. It’s a sign your energy lacks focus and direction and, as a
result, you’re not moving forward or making any progress with your plans.
It’s a sign to reassess what you want to achieve so you can focus your
energy on just one goal at a time.
QUEEN
of Wands
ELEMENTFire and Water

YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Courage, confidence, determination, passion,
optimistic, social.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Introverted, insecure, lacking confidence, jealous,
demanding, temperamental.
Upright meaning
The Queen of Wands sits on a throne decorated with lions, a symbol of
strength and the element Fire. She represents courage and is a sign to` use
your own stores of courage and your independent spirit to help you move
forward. This card represents inspired leadership thanks to Jupiter, which is
symbolized by the wand the queen holds. The green shoots coming from the
top of the wand signifies growth and fertility. In her other hand, the Queen
holds a sunflower symbolizing happiness, creativity, and joy. A black cat
sits at her feet, a sign that the Queen is also in touch with her shadow self.
This card is an invitation to tap into your determination and passion to
help you achieve your desires. Being goal orientated will help you make
substantial progress. The Queen of Wands also represents optimism and
confidence and is a reminder to stay positive in the face of adversity. Don’t
be afraid to be bold in your actions. A confident mindset will take you far.
This card also appears when you’re feeling sociable and indicates it’s
worthwhile to spend more time with others now.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Queen of Wands is a sign you’re feeling overwhelmed and
pessimistic, which is making you feel introverted and less willing to
socialize. You’ve taken on more than you can deal with and you’re
exhausted. Give yourself the time to just “be” so you can withdraw from the
world for a while. This card represents a lack of confidence and shows
you’re feeling insecure, causing you to be demanding and temperamental in
terms of your mood. It can indicate jealousy is rearing its head and you’re
letting this feeling rule your actions.
KING
of Wands
ELEMENT Fire and Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Natural born leader, overcoming challenges, vision,
optimism, taking control.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Overbearing, poor leadership, powerless, ineffective,
domineering.
Upright meaning
The King of Wands sits authoritatively on a throne—a natural born leader,
holding a sprouting wand, symbolizing creativity and inspiration. The lions
on the card symbolize strength and Fire as well as enthusiasm and
optimism. The salamanders on the throne signify the determination needed
to overcome obstacles, indicating you’re feeling motivated and can
motivate those around you. Thanks to the rulership of the Sun and Saturn,
you have an innovative mind, making you a good leader. You’re also
creating a strong foundation on which you can build lasting success.
You have a clear vision of what you want to achieve in the future and
you know precisely how you plan to make these things a reality. This is a
sign you have the ability to see the bigger picture in your current situation,
allowing you to see any potential challenges and take action to overcome
them. It’s a reminder of how capable you are and to have confidence in
yourself and your abilities.
Reversed meaning
The reversed King of Wands represents a lack of enthusiasm and poor
leadership. You’re not making any progress toward your goals because
you’re not being proactive. This card appears when you or someone in your
life is being overbearing, forceful, and domineering. It’s a sign you’re
feeling powerless and not in full control of your life and the direction
you’re moving in. This card also symbolizes that you’re being ruthless,
arrogant, and even aggressive in the pursuit of your goals. It’s a reminder
not to accomplish your aims at the expense of others.
THE SUIT OF PENTACLES
ACE
of Pentacles

ZODIAC SIGN Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Abundance, prosperity, manifestation, financial
opportunity.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Lost opportunity, lack of planning, lack of foresight,
bad investment, missed chance.
Upright meaning
The Ace of Pentacles represents new beginnings in terms of wealth, health,
and career. The card shows a hand emerging from a cloud, holding a golden
coin representing good fortune and financial opportunity. It is a reminder to
make the most of opportunities that come your way, This is symbolized by
the beautiful lilies and foliage surrounding the coin, with lush green grass
below, a sign of abundance all around you.
This is a positive, optimistic card and is a green light to move forward
with any plans. Thanks to the influences of Earth signs Taurus, Capricorn,
and Virgo, it indicates you’re feeling grounded and stable. This card is also
concerned with potential and motivation and is a sign you can manifest
your goals and turn your dreams into a reality. Note that this card doesn’t
guarantee success; that will only come from hard work.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Ace of Pentacles represents a lack of planning or financial
foresight. It can be a sign that you’re taking too many financial risks or are
spending excessively. It can also indicate bad investments, so is a reminder
not to rush into decisions concerning money until you have all the facts. It
can be a sign to seek professional financial advice. On the flip side, this
card can represent scarcity, instability, and insecurity. It’s also a sign you’re
not focusing all your energy on achieving your goals, and are missing
chances to manifest them.
TWO
of Pentacles
RULING PLANETJupiter
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Multiple priorities, balancing decisions, adaptability,
time management.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Lack of balance, disorganization, reprioritize,
overwhelmed, stress.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this card shows a young man juggling with
two coins. It represents balance and is a sign you’re juggling too many of
your own responsibilities. It can indicate that you need to review your
responsibilities and prioritize them so you can focus your attention on
what’s important. Taking a break can be beneficial, particularly if you’re
feeling like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done.
This card comes as a reminder that you’re a good multitasker and can
handle all that you need to do, which is symbolized by the infinity sign
around the two coins. You’re able to balance your time and resources to
find a workable solution. The rulership of Jupiter brings good fortune and is
a further sign you’re organized and can prioritize your responsibilities with
ease. The water running across the card symbolizes the ups and downs we
call encounter in day-to-day life but, like the boats on the river, you can ride
the waves if you keep your energy focused on what’s important.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Two of Pentacles indicates you’re feeling overwhelmed by
your responsibilities, leaving you out of balance with yourself. You feel
stressed because you’ve overcommitted yourself and now it’s impossible to
achieve everything you set out to do. Organizing and reprioritizing your
commitments will help, as will reassessing your responsibilities and goals
to see where you want to spend your time and energy and where you don’t.
This card can often appear when you’re overspending.
THREE
of Pentacles
Mars
RULING PLANET
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Teamwork, mastery, collaboration, implementation,
learning.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Working alone, disharmony, lack of teamwork,
disorganization.
Upright meaning
The Three of Pentacles is the card of teamwork. In the Rider-Waite-Smith
deck, this card shows a stonemason building a section of a cathedral
watched by two architects. When this card appears in a reading it’s a sign to
collaborate with others on a project or job. They can offer new perspectives
you may not have considered. It’s a reminder that working together with
others can help you to achieve bigger things than you could working alone.
The card also represents learning and studying. It’s a reminder you can
learn from the wisdom of those you work with since everybody has their
own skills to contribute. The rulership of Mars (in Capricorn) helps to bring
energy and drive to any ongoing project. This card can also suggest you’re
in the early stages of implementing your plans to achieve your goals. See
this card as encouragement that although your project may be far away
from completion, you’ve successfully laid solid foundations for success.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Three of Pentacles represents a lack of teamwork and
collaboration. It’s a sign you would prefer to work alone to complete a job
or project. This card can also suggest there is little harmony within the
group you’re working with, so any progress you make is limited. This card
indicates you’re feeling unmotivated, which is also hindering your progress
since you’re not putting in the amount of energy needed to achieve your
goals or finish a project. To achieve success, it’s time to get organized.
FOUR
of Pentacles
RULING PLANETThe Sun
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Saving money, frugality, security, conservatism,
control.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Over-spending, financial insecurity, possessiveness,
generosity.
Upright meaning
The Four of Pentacles represents your relationship with the material world
and often means you’re becoming too attached to things such as possessions
and money. This is symbolized by the possessive way the man on the card
clutches the golden coin in his lap. Underneath his feet are two more coins
and he balances a fourth coin on his head, which represents a need for
control within your own life, particularly over things such as money, giving
you a finance-focused outlook on life.
The rulership of the Sun in Capricorn means you can be very goal
orientated when it comes to saving money. Saving is all well and good, but
this card suggests you’re being so frugal that you’re missing out on fun
experiences. It’s an invitation to find a balance between saving and
spending. The way the man sits reflects his own desire for financial security
as well as his fear about losing what he has. It’s a sign that your own search
for financial security is potentially being driven by the fear of loss.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Four of Pentacles is a sign to reevaluate your relationship with
money. You’re feeling financially insecure and, as a result, you’re
overspending. It’s a sign you’re spending more than you’re saving and is a
reminder that material things do not necessarily bring you happiness. This
card can indicate you’re ready to let go of the things in your life that no
longer serve your higher purpose. This card also reveals your generous
nature. Just be careful that others don’t try to take advantage of your kind
heart.
FIVE
of Pentacles
ZODIAC SIGN Taurus
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Insecurity, financial loss, poverty, isolation.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Improvement, recovery from financial recovery,
charity, spiritual poverty.
Upright meaning
The Five of Pentacles represents poverty, struggle, and hardship. In the
Rider-Waite-Smith deck this is symbolized by the way the two figures on
the card are dressed. They both wear dirty, torn clothes and are obviously
poverty stricken as they walk barefoot through the snow on the ground. It
indicates you’ve been finding life difficult recently, particularly in a
financial sense, and you’re likely to have suffered material or monetary loss
that has made you feel overwhelmed by the problems you face.
The Five of Pentacles is a sign you’re feeling isolated, lonely, or
abandoned in your suffering. The people on the card are walking past a
stained-glass window of a church. It’s lit up from within, symbolizing hope,
but they are so wrapped up in their own issues, they don’t think about going
inside to seek help. Taurus, the ruling sign of this card, indicates you’re
seeking safety and security from your sufferings but you’re unable to see
the help that’s available to you. Open your eyes and don’t be afraid to ask
for help.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Five of Pentacles is a sign that if life has been difficult, but
your situation is about to improve. Any hardships you’ve been dealing with
are about to come to an end as you begin to recover your confidence from
any material losses you’ve suffered. This card is a sign you’re beginning to
think more positively, although you might also find you’re feeling
spiritually unfulfilled since you’ve neglected that area in favor of material
things.
SIX
of Pentacles

ZODIAC SIGN Taurus
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Generosity, charity, sharing wealth.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Unpaid debts, stinginess, power and domination,
one-sided charity.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the Six of Pentacles shows a wealthy man
giving out golden coins to two kneeling beggars. This symbolizes
generosity and the sharing of resources. It indicates you give more than just
money, you also give your time and energy to assist others. It’s a sign you
have a balanced relationship with money, knowing how to financially
support those in need without spending more than your income. It also
indicates your kind and generous nature can be taken advantage of, so it’s
important you set healthy boundaries.
If you’ve been through a difficult time, this card is a sign there are
people who want to help you; all you need to do is ask for assistance. Open
yourself up to receiving the support you need with gratitude and feel the
much-needed relief it brings. This card also appears when someone in your
life is being generous toward you. They may be sharing their wisdom and
time with you or are giving you gifts or money.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Six of Pentacles symbolizes a lack of generosity and an
unwillingness to share. It can also symbolize one-sided charity—the giver
only gives and the taker only takes. It can signal unpaid debts, but if you are
already debt free, it can come as a warning to avoid accumulating debts
right now since it may cause you problems in the future. The reversed Six
of Pentacles can be a sign of gift giving with conditions attached to them,
which indicates the giver could have ulterior motives other than generosity.
SEVEN
of Pentacles

ZODIAC SIGN Taurus
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Maybe
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Perseverance, investment, hard work, diligence, long-
term view.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Work without results, lack of long-term vision,
distractions, limited success.
Upright meaning
The Seven of Pentacles represents effort and results. In the Rider-Waite-
Smith deck, this card shows a man leaning on a garden hoe, admiring his
hard work. The rulership of Saturn in Taurus is a reminder that hard work
will bring you success and, when this card appears, it’s a sign that your own
efforts will be rewarded. It’s a time for perseverance and the manifestation
of goals, making it a good time to take a long-term view of what you plan to
achieve and how you plan to achieve it. You need to see the bigger picture
rather than getting bogged down in finer details.
The man on the card has an expression of exhaustion on his face. He’s
tired from all the hard work he’s put in to grow the crops. Although success
comes from hard work and effort, this card is a reminder to take better care
of yourself so you can make sure you don’t keep exhausting yourself to
achieve results.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Seven of Pentacles indicates you’re working hard but are not
seeing any results from your efforts. It’s a sign to reevaluate where you
invest your time so you can concentrate on those things that will bring you
rewards. You lack a long-term vision for what you want to achieve, which
results in limited success. This card can also indicate you’re getting
impatient because you’re not seeing instant results and so give up on your
goals and dreams too quickly. It’s a reminder to keep working hard toward
the things you want because your efforts will be rewarded.
EIGHT
of Pentacles
The Sun
RULING PLANET
ZODIAC SIGN Virgo
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Mastery, craftsmanship, skill developmentl, diligence,
high standards, passion.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Uninspired, perfectionism, misdirected activity, no
motivation.
Upright meaning
The Eight of Pentacles shows a person etching a pentacle into the last of
eight coins, representing craft and mastery. They’re almost finished,
symbolizing you’ve nearly completed something you’ve been working on.
It’s a sign to stay focused and keep working hard. The rulership of the Sun
in Virgo shows just how vital focus, hard work, and passion are to achieve
your goals. You must be ready to apply yourself and pay attention to the
finer details to ensure success.
This card signals it’s time to learn a new set of skills through education,
study, or by repeating something until you master it. This won’t happen
overnight, but with commitment you can develop new skills and improve
existing ones to bring you closer to your goals. Sometimes you don’t feel
like you’re making any progress but persevere and keep doing what you’re
doing. This card also represents high standards and is a reminder to strive
for the very best in all you do.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Eight of Pentacles represents a lack of motivation, laziness,
and carelessness. Don’t be tempted to rush a task when frustrated. Instead,
look at your goals and how best to achieve them, making sure you’re
focused on the things to get you moving again. It’s a sign you’re focusing
on just a few things in your life and, consequently, neglecting other parts. It
also indicates you’re being a perfectionist, getting caught up in the smaller
details to the point where you miss the bigger picture.
NINE
of Pentacles
RULING PLANET Venus

ZODIAC SIGN Virgo
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Abundance, luxury, fruits of labor, rewards for hard
work, financial independence.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Obsession with work, living beyond your means,
hustling, setback.
Upright meaning
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the Nine of Pentacles depicts a richly
dressed woman standing in a garden full of grapevines and golden coins.
This symbolizes abundance and prosperity in all areas of your life,
including your relationships, thanks to the rulership of Venus in Virgo.
You’ve reached the point where your hard work is paying off and helping
you to create financial stability and independence. You’ve come a long way
so enjoy the fruits of your labor and reward yourself for a job well done.
If you’ve been struggling recently with money or relationships, this card
promises that better things are coming your way. In the distance on the card
in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck is a large house belonging to the woman,
which is further symbolism of the prosperity this card represents. It’s a
reminder that abundance is not just about the amount of money you own but
is also about your outlook. Try to appreciate the good things you have in
your life so you can cultivate a more abundant state of mind.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Nine of Pentacles represents a lack of financial independence
and stability. It can be a sign you’re trying to live beyond your means,
spending recklessly to appear to be financially secure, even if it’s only
superficially. It’s a reminder that wealth and material possessions won’t
bring you true happiness. This card appears when you’ve been working too
hard in one area of your life and are neglecting others. It can also be a sign
you’re obsessed with your work and are not giving yourself time to enjoy
all that you’ve achieved.
TEN
of Pentacles
ZODIAC SIGN Virgo
ELEMENT Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Wealth, financial security, legacy, inheritance, long-
term success, family.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Financial loss or failure, lack of stability, lack of
resources.
Upright meaning
The Ten of Pentacles from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck shows a grandfather
figure sitting with his two loyal white dogs at his feet, watching his family
from a richly decorated room, symbolizing financial stability. Over his
lifetime, he’s accumulated great wealth that he’s now able to share with his
loved ones. The ruling planet Mercury (in Virgo) shows the man used his
intellect and methodical and organized mind to build up his wealth, and it’s
an invitation for you to do the same. It will bring you the kind of abundance
and prosperity that you can pass on to other generations.
When this card appears, it represents long-term financial stability that
comes from someone in your family. It can symbolize inheritance and the
leaving of legacies. It’s a time to think about your financial future so you
can create long-lasting future success. It’s a sign you’re enjoying happiness
and security in all other areas of your life and represents domestic harmony
and going back to your roots, which can make you feel particularly close to
certain members of your family now.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Ten of Pentacles represents financial insecurity, instability,
and loss. It’s a sign that you’re focusing too much on short-term success
rather than creating a financially secure long-term future. When this card
appears, it can symbolize family unrest and conflict about money and
inheritance. You might feel more distant from your family, or you feel
obliged to attend a family event you don’t want to go to. It can also be a
sign you’ve been neglecting your family, so take this opportunity to
reconnect.
PAGE
of Pentacles
ELEMENT Earth and Earth
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Ambition, desires, financial opportunity, skill
development, manifestation.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Greed, lack of commitment, lack of progress, learn
from failure.
Upright meaning
The Page of Pentacles from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck shows a young
man standing in a field, holding a coin. It symbolizes new beginnings in
relation to finances. In the distance, the ploughed fields are a symbol of
abundance and plenty. The Page stands on solid ground, which indicates
he’s grounded in nature. It’s an invitation to channel the double Earth
energy of Venus in Taurus and Mercury in Virgo through practicing
grounding and meditation techniques, especially if you’ve been feeling out
of balance recently.
This card brings new opportunities related to your material world. This
could include a new job or project, the beginning of a course of education,
or coming into some money. When these opportunities arise, this card is
here to remind you to seize them so you can build future, long-term success.
Along the way, you’ll gain new skills as well as develop existing abilities.
This card indicates you’ve got the ambition, determination, and motivation
to achieve your goals, so be patient.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Page of Pentacles represents a lack of progress and focus.
You’re not moving forward due to your own poor decisions and lack of
action. Without a clear strategy about how you plan to achieve your goals,
you won’t achieve anything solid. This card indicates that procrastination,
laziness, and lack of commitment can be factors stopping you from
progressing. This card is an invitation to learn from your past mistakes to
propel you forward rather than knock you back.
KNIGHT
of Pentacles
ELEMENT Earth and Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Hard work, productivity, responsibility, routine,
efficiency, repetitive tasks.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Obsessiveness, feeling stuck, work without rewards,
self-discipline.
Upright meaning
The Knight of Pentacles represents hard work, responsibility, and
productivity. This card shows a Knight in a suit of armor sat on a stationary
black horse while holding a golden coin. It’s a reminder that through
determination and perseverance, you can achieve your goals. You may even
find following a schedule is a good way to methodically achieve your
dreams.
In a reading, this card is a sign to take a more conservative approach. It
can also signify life’s more mundane aspects, such completing repetitive
tasks or obligations. It’s a reminder not to rush things since this card
represents the importance of having and showing patience in decisions. You
must be willing to do the hard work to achieve your goals even if you find
the work boring.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Knight of Pentacles represents a lack of responsibility,
common sense, and the need for self-discipline to manifest your dreams. It
can suggest you want to move closer to your goals, but you’re not prepared
to put in the hard work necessary to achieve them. Since this card is about
the mundane and often boring aspects of life, reversed it can mean you’re
feeling trapped by your own monotonous routine. It can also be a sign that
you’re focusing, even obsessing, too much on your work to the detriment of
other areas of your life. It’s time to try and reach (and maintain) a healthy
work and life balance.
QUEEN
of Pentacles
ELEMENT Earth and Water

YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Practicality, nurturing, security, providing financially,
creature comforts, working parent.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Smothering, lack of purpose, jealousy, selfishness.
Upright meaning
The Queen of Pentacles represents material security, shown by the Queen
sitting on a throne, intricately carved with symbols of prosperity and
abundance such as fruit trees and flowers. This connection to material
wealth and success is further shown by the great care with which the queen
holds the golden coin. It represents financial independence as well as being
a financial provider. When this card appears, it’s a sign to keep your
financial details to yourself.
The Queen of Pentacles indicates practicality and is a sign to tackle the
issues with a sensible mind, using your common sense to successfully
achieve your goals. It can represent someone who is caring and nurturing
like the archetypal mother. Thanks to the ruling planet Venus (in Taurus),
this card indicates you like your creature comforts and have a down-to-earth
character, though you like to enjoy the finer things in life and may occupy a
high social status.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Queen of Pentacles represents being out of control. It also
symbolizes a lack of purpose and can be a sign that you’ve been struggling
to find your own sense of purpose and direction in life recently. Your
disorganized and sometimes lazy approach to life means you’re finding it
difficult to achieve your goals. This card can represent someone who has
become too materialistic, self-absorbed, and impractical and as a result
leads a chaotic life. This card can also be a sign of manipulation, jealousy,
and selfishness.
KING
of Pentacles
ELEMENT Earth and Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Abundance, prosperity, provider, leadership, wealth,
discipline, security.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Greed, excess, status and wealth obsessed,
financially inept, indulgence.
Upright meaning
The King of Pentacles represents hard work, material wealth, and success.
In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the King sits on a large throne decorated
with bulls to represent Taurus, one of the ruling signs of this card. The
throne is covered in grapevines to symbolize abundance, prosperity, and
wealth and is a sign to be self-disciplined in the way you manage your
money to achieve long-term success. On the card, the king’s feet stand
firmly on the ground, which is a reminder to stay grounded when it comes
to your finances.
The King of Pentacles is a hardworking protector and good provider.
Although this card represents the archetypal father figure, it can represent
someone of any gender who is reliable and dedicated to achieving their
goals. The castle that sits behind the King in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck is
a symbol of what this dedication and commitment can bring in terms of
material security if you keep working hard.
Reversed meaning
The reversed King of Pentacles represents losing control. It suggests you
may be taking financial risks, making bad decisions, and not managing your
money well. This card asks you to look at your relationship with money
because it also signifies greed and excess. You may have become so fixated
on money and even social status that you’re putting them before the people
in your life. When this card appears, it represents that you’re struggling to
achieve your goals because you don’t have a clear plan, or you may have
been a little lazy recently.
THE SUIT OF SWORDS
ACE
of Swords
RULING PLANET Venus
ZODIAC SIGN Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, sharp mind.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Lack of mental clarity, confusion, re-thinking an
idea, clouded judgement, defeat.
Upright meaning
The Ace of Swords represents new beginnings and new ideas. This card
shows a hand emerging from a cloud holding an upright sword. This
symbolizes intellect and the mind. It’s a sign you may have an intellectual
breakthrough in your ideas that may manifest as a different way of thinking
and seeing things. With the energies of the Air signs Gemini, Aquarius, and
Libra, it could also help to bring a sudden realization allowing you to move
forward past any challenges.
When this card appears, it’s time to keep your head and thoughts clear
so you’re able to concentrate. This makes it a great time to work on your
goals. The foliage draped around the crown on the card represents victory
and success, showing you it’s the perfect time to move forward with your
plans or even begin a new project since you have every potential to
succeed. It now needs you to work hard and proceed in a well-thought-out
way.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Ace of Swords represents a lack of new ideas and defeat. At
the moment, you don’t have the sharpness of mind necessary to overcome
challenges, which can make you feel frustrated and confused. It can also be
a sign your judgement may be clouded, making it hard to make good
decisions. It indicates you may have to rethink an idea you’ve had because
things aren’t progressing or working out as you wanted.
TWO
of Swords

ZODIAC SIGN Libra
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Maybe
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Difficult choices, impasse, weighing options,
indecision.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Confusion, stalemate, information overload, lesser of
two evils.
Upright meaning
The Two of Swords, which shows a woman holding two crossed swords,
represents decisions and weighing up options. In the card, she is blindfolded
to symbolize the choice before her isn’t easy, with hidden information that
could have an impact on her decision. The two crossed swords are held in
perfect balance, which is a reminder to weigh up all the pros and cons about
any decision you make. Take time to collect all the information available to
make an informed choice. The Moon in Libra reminds you to trust your
intuition in any decisions.
When this card appears in a reading, it can represent reaching an
impasse. The crossed swords on the card can also indicate you’ve reached a
crossroads in life. You may be feeling stuck in the middle of something,
whether that be an issue or situation, or you could be torn between two
people. You could also find you’re in denial about your necessary decision.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Two of Swords represents indecision. You’re feeling anxious,
stressed, and overloaded with information that is making your indecision
worse. It’s a sign you must make a decision, but you’re stuck between two
bad choices with equally bad outcomes, which makes the choice you need
to make much harder. The delays, confusion, and turmoil this card brings
also doesn’t help. You must find the lesser of two evils so you can get the
best from a bad situation. This card is a sign to not let the opinions of others
sway you from your course.
THREE
of Swords
Saturn
RULING PLANET
ZODIAC SIGN Libra
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Heartbreak, emotional pain, upheaval, grief, sorrow,
hurt.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Recovery, forgiveness, releasing pain, moving on,
optimism.
Upright meaning
The Three of Swords represent unexpected or sudden heartbreak,
disappointment, and emotional upheaval. This card shows a heart pierced
by three swords. These wounds symbolize emotional pain inflicted upon
you by another. It can be a sign that you’ve been betrayed by a person close
to you or have been through a traumatic period in your life. You may also
have suffered a loss that has deeply affected you. It’s a reminder to give
yourself time to grieve and express your sorrow. Don’t rush yourself, we all
process things at different rates. When this card appears, it can also indicate
depression, loneliness, and isolation.
As a card from the Minor Arcana, it’s good to know the effects of this
card are only temporary. In a more positive light, it’s a reminder we all face
dark and difficult times in life, but it’s from these challenging experiences
that we grow. Saturn (in Libra), the ruling planet of this card, is a further
reminder that nothing in life, including emotional pain, will last forever.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Three of Swords represents overcoming heartache. You’re
recovering from a period of emotional trauma and you’re releasing the pain,
heartache, and sadness it’s caused you. Whatever you’ve been going
though, this card is a sign you’re over the worst and you’re now moving on,
feeling stronger for your experiences. You’re no longer letting negativity,
especially negative self-talk, get the best of you and you’re feeling more
optimistic. When this card appears, it’s time for forgiveness and
reconciliation.
FOUR
of Swords

ZODIAC SIGN Libra
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Maybe
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Rest, relaxation, contemplation, recouperation,
restoration.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Exhaustion, burnout, restlessness, contemplation,
reflection.
Upright meaning
The Four of Swords represents time-out. It shows a knight in armor laying
on his tomb with his hands together in a prayer position. It symbolizes rest
and relaxation and is a sign to find some much-needed calm and inner
peace. The hustle and bustle of everyday life is taking its toll on you.
You’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed and this is a signal to make some
space for yourself to recuperate, recharge your batteries, and restore
yourself in mind, body, and spirit. The ruling sign Libra shows the need to
bring more balance into your life.
This card symbolizes contemplation and reflection. It’s a good time to
reassess your priorities and where you want to direct your energy to. In the
sanctuary you create for yourself, you can leave fear and stress at the door
so you can logically evaluate where you are and how you plan to move
forward.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Four of Swords represents exhaustion and restlessness. This
card appears in a reading when you’re close to burnout because you’ve
been working incredibly hard and, consequently, your stress and anxiety
levels are rising. Take this as a warning to take better care of yourself so
you can avert collapse and complete burnout—it’s important that you take
some time out to rest. The reversed Four of Swords can also represent an
awakening and building up of inner strength that is helping you heal and
recover from stress and anxiety.
FIVE
of Swords
RULING PLANET Venus
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Conflict, competition, defeat, disagreements, winning
at all costs.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Reconciliations, lingering resentments, making
amends.
Upright meaning
Like all fives in a tarot deck, the Five of Swords represents conflict that
brings worry and stress. In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this card shows a
man holding three swords and there are two swords on the ground,
symbolizing a fight that has been fought and lost. The man is looking over
his shoulder at two defeated figures walking away. This symbolizes
aggression, hostility, and can indicate serious animosity. Venus in Aquarius
can bring a level of detachment that can make this situation harder to deal
with.
If you’ve recently been involved in a disagreement, it may mean you
won, but as a consequence, you’ve also lost a lot. It can mean your
relationship with the people or person you argued with is damaged and the
impact of what happened will last longer than the disagreement did. It’s a
reminder that having the attitude that you must win at all costs brings its
own problems within your relationships.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Five of Swords represents reconciliation and an end to
conflict. It can come as an invitation to apologize for your part in any
disagreements so you can make amends to help to heal any rifts and release
the stress you’re carrying. This card is also a sign to compromise and find a
resolution to any conflict, so if you’re holding any grudges, you’re able to
let them go. This can be a hard thing to do, so this card can also represent
lingering resentments to the point where there are feelings of revenge.
Remember, winning isn’t everything.
SIX
of Swords
RULING PLANETMercury
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Maybe
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Transition, change, moving on, leaving behind,
releasing baggage.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Emotional baggage, unfinished business, resisting
change.
Upright meaning
The Six of Swords represents transition. In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this
card shows a woman and child in a boat being rowed by a young man. They
all look forward to where they are heading rather than where they have
come from, which symbolizes leaving something behind. It may have been
something traumatic, but the good news is your life is changing for the
better since this card is a sign of moving on, overcoming difficulties and
relief. This change is for your greater good.
On the card, six swords stand in front of the woman and child in the
boat, which suggests you’re carrying unwanted emotional baggage from the
past. It’s an invitation to let them go and not carry them into your future so
you’re able to heal and move on. Mercury in Aquarius, the planet and sign
associated with this card, helps us to see things for what they are and can
objectively see what you must release.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Six of Swords is a sign you’re resisting the flow of change.
You’re stuck in the past and unable to release the emotional baggage you’re
carrying. You’re spending too much time looking backward instead of
living in the present and looking to the future. Any unfinished business may
be weighing heavily on your mind, which is making it harder to let go. This
transition in your life is inevitable, whether you resist it or not, but you
seem to be trying your best to avoid or even run away from it. You may
even feel this change is being forced upon you.
SEVEN
of Swords
RULING PLANETThe Moon

ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Deception, betrayal, tactics, getting away with
something.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Rethinking approach, coming clean, imposter
syndrome.
Upright meaning
The Seven of Swords represents dishonesty and trickery. On the card, a man
holds five swords in his arms as he sneaks away from a camp. Two swords
are behind him, and the man looks over his shoulder at what he has left
behind, clearly proud that he has been able to sneak away unnoticed. It’s the
card of risky, dangerous behavior. This symbolizes that you or someone else
are being deceitful and are trying to get away with something, hoping not to
be exposed. These actions show a lack of conscience and don’t consider the
feelings of others.
This card can be a warning sign to watch your back against the tactical
schemes of others who may be trying to manipulate your actions and
thoughts for their own benefit. It can also be a sign you’re the one who is
manipulating others and is a reminder to connect with your own conscience.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Seven of Swords represents your conscience and about
coming clean about something you’ve done that you’re not proud of. It’s a
sign to rethink your approach to life, particularly if you’ve come to
recognize negative behaviors within yourself. You may be feeling as if your
conscience is pushing you to be honest and reveal the truth, and although
confessing is never easy, it can help to make amends and wipe the slate
clean. This card can also represent keeping secrets, people who lie and
cheat, and those who are generally toxic to be around.
EIGHT
of Swords
ZODIAC SIGN Gemini
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Restriction, imposed self-restrictions, helplessness,
negative thinking.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Empowerment, freedom, taking control, release.
Upright meaning
The Eight of Swords represents feeling restricted by your circumstances.
The card shows a blindfolded and bound woman trapped in amongst eight
swords. At first glance she looks imprisoned but if the woman took off her
blindfold and removed the bindings, she could escape her situation. This
symbolizes you, and the blindfold is your limiting beliefs and negative
thinking, which are keeping you rooted in your current circumstances.
Jupiter in Gemini can make this worse by causing you to overthink. These
self-restrictions stop you from growing and moving on by paralyzing you
emotionally with anxiety and fear.
This card is an invitation for you to break the cycle, and to take back
control by letting go of all the things that are holding you back. It’s a
reminder that there is always a way to overcome the obstacles in your way.
You may feel unable to conquer the challenges, but the important thing to
remember is that you’re not powerless!
Reversed meaning
The reversed Eight of Swords represents gaining back control. You’ve been
under a lot of pressure lately and this card comes as a sign that this pressure
will now be released, and you can breathe a sigh of relief. It’s a time of
empowerment, freedom, and escape from your difficult circumstances. It’s
an indication you’re feeling mentally strong and ready to confront and
overcome the obstacles stopping you from moving forward. You’re feeling
more positive about yourself and able to break the negative thinking and
limiting beliefs holding your back.
NINE
of Swords
RULING PLANETMars
ZODIAC SIGN Gemini
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Anxiety, worry, fear, hopelessness, nightmares,
depression, breaking point.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Reaching out for help, learning to cope, releasing
worry, recovery, guilt, shame.
Upright meaning
The Nine of Swords represents anxiety, worry, and fear. The card shows a
woman sat up in bed holding her head in her hands, suggesting she’s been
awoken by a nightmare. The nine swords above the woman symbolize how
destructive thoughts can be and is a sign of your own negative thoughts
deeply affecting you. It doesn’t help that Mars in Gemini is making you feel
restless.
You feel overwhelmed with all that’s happening in your life right now,
which has pushed you to near breaking point. This card can also indicate
depression and insomnia. If this resonates, don’t be afraid to seek help.
Isolating yourself will only make the feeling of hopelessness worse. When
this card appears in a reading, it indicates that things are not as bad as you
think they are, but your anxiety is working overtime. Remember there is
always a way to overcome the situation you’re in and your negative
thoughts.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Nine of Swords represents recovery and release of the worry
and anxiety you’ve been overwhelmed by. In a reading, this card can mean
hope after a difficult period in your life. Things might still be tough, but
things will get better because you’re learning how to cope with your
negative thoughts. Alternatively, this card can be a sign that the depression,
anxiety, and fear you’ve been feeling are getting worse. This raises other
feelings such as guilt and shame. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help and
support; you don’t have to struggle alone.
TEN
of Swords
ZODIAC SIGN Gemini
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO No
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Failure, collapse, painful endings, defeat,
backstabbing, ruin, dead end.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Improvement, lessons learned from past hardships,
recovery, despair, relapse.
Upright meaning
The Ten of Swords represents defeat and failure. The card shows a man
lying on his front with ten swords stuck in his back, which symbolizes
backstabbing; it is a sign to watch your own back. It could be that someone
you know is ready to stab you in the back and betray you. This card
indicates painful endings, cutting ties, hitting rock bottom, and reaching a
dead end. It can also indicate exhaustion, or even illnesses such as chronic
fatigue and a nervous breakdown. Thanks to Gemini, the ruling sign of this
card, you may struggle with anxiety attacks.
When this card appears in a reading, it’s a sign that something
unforeseen has happened and it’s knocked you off your feet. It’s a reminder
that you can’t control every aspect of your life all the time. This card can
also indicate you’re taking on the role of a victim to help you get through
this difficult time.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Ten of Swords represents the light at the end of the tunnel.
Things are getting better, and you’re recovering since you’re now over the
worst. Even if you don’t feel as if things are improving, you’re at least
surviving these hard times. Bad periods in life have much to teach us, and
this card is a sign you’re learning the lessons of past hardship, which is
helping you move forward. Alternatively, this card can symbolize complete
defeat, relapse, and trying to avoid the inevitable ending because you fear
what it might bring.
PAGE
of Swords
ELEMENT Air and Earth

YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT New ideas, curiosity, mental energy, thirst for
knowledge, communication, inspiration,
KEY WORDS REVERSED All talk no action, cynical, manipulation, haste,
insulting.
Upright meaning
The Page of Swords represents new ideas, inspiration, passionate energy,
and can indicate you’re in the planning phase of something in your life. The
card shows a young woman pointing the sword she is holding up toward the
sky. This symbolizes a thirst for knowledge, learning, and achievement and
is associated with a sharp, inquisitive mind. You’re full of new ideas but
since this card is ruled by an Earth sign (Capricorn) and an Air sign
(Gemini), so is a reminder to keep your ideas grounded to achieve success.
Thanks to the rulership of the planet Mercury, the way you
communicate is important and comes as a warning to think before you
speak. Although your direct communication style lets people know where
they stand, you can sometimes overstep the line and say things without
thinking of the impact it might have on others. It’ll also stop you being
drawn into unnecessary arguments or conflicts.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Page of Swords represents a lack of ideas and planning.
You’re being too hasty and you’re not thinking about your actions before
you make a move. You need to get organized and plan how you’re going to
accomplish your goals to achieve success. This card is a sign that your poor
communication skills are holding you back. It’s a reminder to look at the
way you speak to those people in your life. Your words can sound blunt and
rude to others even if you feel you’re just being truthful. This card can also
symbolize cynicism, manipulation, deception, and mind games.
KNIGHT
of Swords
ELEMENT Air and Fire
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Action, change, impulsive, drive to succeed, fast
thinking, focus.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Unfocused, disregard for consequences, rude,
aggression, arrogant, tactless.
Upright meaning
The Knight of Swords represents bravery, action, and courage. This card
shows a Knight in armor, riding a white horse that speeds forward,
suggesting there’s a great amount of energy and drive associated with it.
This indicates your mind is focused on your goals. You’re highly motivated
and, thanks to Saturn in Aquarius, you’re ambitious and driven to succeed
and achieve your goals.
This card heralds the coming of change. It’s a time to seize the moment;
you’ve been waiting for this change to come for a while, although it’s not a
time for impulsiveness. Be assertive in your communication and use your
quick mind and wits to grab opportunities and run with them. Remember
that change is not always easy, but when this card appears in a reading, it’s
a sign you must have the confidence and strength to push forward
regardless of how uncomfortable it may feel. This is the only way you’ll
reach your highest potential.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Knight of Swords represents impatience, impulsiveness, and a
lack of focus. You have lots of energy but it’s without direction, which
means you may be struggling to achieve your goals. This card can also
indicate someone who is often rude and tactless and has a disregard for the
consequences of their words. Be mindful of what you say and how you say
it so you’re not being hurtful to others. It can also be a sign of aggression
and arrogance.
QUEEN
of Swords
ELEMENT Air and Water
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Perceptive, fairness, independence, honesty, unbiased
judge, clear minded, constructive.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Cold-hearted, bitterness, defensive, harsh, deceitful,
unforgiving.
Upright meaning
The Queen of Swords represents someone (often a mature woman) who is
honest, fair, and is an unbiased judge. On the card in the Rider-Waite-Smith
deck, the Queen sits on a stone throne decorated with cherubs and
butterflies to symbolize her softer side as well as transformation. She holds
an upright sword that represents the desire to find the truth in all matters.
This card is a symbol of independence but also compassion that is
gained through personal suffering. It represents a person who will be there
for you to give you support when things get tough. Thanks to Mars in
Scorpio and Venus in Libra, this person will also offer you protection since
they use their own negative experiences to help others. The Queen is highly
perceptive and appears in a reading when you need clarity of mind. This
card is a sign to really get to the heart of any issues, so you’re able to leave
emotions to one side and lead from the head when making any decisions.
Reversed meaning
The reversed Queen of Swords indicates your heart is ruling your head and,
consequently, you’re not thinking objectively because your emotions are
distorting your perception of reality. When this card appears, it can be a
sign that someone is being too critical of you or that you’re being critical of
others. It can be an indication you’re isolating yourself because your
defense mechanisms have kicked in and your walls of protection are up. It
can also be a sign of pessimism, bitterness, and coldheartedness as well as
deceitful and cruel behavior.
KING
of Swords
ELEMENT Air
YES OR NO Yes
KEY WORDS UPRIGHT Authority, mental clarity, integrity, discipline, truth,
intellectual power, reason, morality.
KEY WORDS REVERSED Manipulation, controlling, cruel, irrational,
dishonest.
Upright meaning
The King of Swords represents authority, discipline, and structure. In the
Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this card shows a King sitting on a throne, holding
an upright sword to symbolize truth and his intellectual power. It’s a sign to
use the powers of your intellect to achieve your goals. When this card
appears in a reading, it indicates you need to use your brain rather than your
heart—it’s time for mind over matter.
Ruled by two Air signs, Libra and Aquarius, this card strongly
represents reason, logic, discipline, adaptability, and a sense of morality and
integrity. It’s a sign to remain objective and keep a clear mind, focusing
only on facts while also being impartial. This is particularly true when
trying to judge a situation. The King of Swords represents the importance of
critical thinking, particularly when making any decisions so you can be sure
that your choice is based on the facts and not feelings.
Reversed meaning
The reversed King of Swords represents a lack of authority and discipline.
You’re not looking at things objectively and this card comes as a sign to use
your head to bring reason and logic to the situation. It indicates you’re not
being impartial and are being judgemental without knowing the whole truth
of things. This card can symbolize the misuse of power and manipulating,
controlling, and cruel behavior. When this card appears in a reading, it can
be a sign you’re using your intellectual powers for dishonest or selfish
purposes.
5
TAROT SPREADS
Now we’ve explored all 78 tarot cards, we can look at how to use them in spreads. A tarot spread
is a layout of cards designed to focus on a specific issue or situation. Each card represents a
question and, together with the information from the other cards in the spread, helps you to see
the bigger picture.
In this chapter, we will explore three-card and four-card spreads, and the more complex Celtic
Cross, which are probably the most well-known. In each spread, we can look at what all the cards
represent, to see how you can practically use them in your tarot practice. While the cards in the
Celtic Cross spread always represent the same questions, when it comes to three-and four-card
spreads, there are so many different variations that they can focus on just about any issue and be
adjusted to suit practically any need.
What is great about using a tarot spread is it forces you to look at each of the cards you pull
and see how they connect to the questions they represent. This is particularly helpful if you’re
new to tarot since it allows you to take the time to look at the individual cards in detail, think
about what they mean, and interpret how they relate to you and the question they represent.
READING FOR
Yourself & Others
W hen it comes to reading either for yourself or others, the best piece
of advice is to practice. The more you practice with your cards (on yourself
or others, if they’re willing), the more confident you’ll become. But other
than a daily draw, how do you prepare yourself to do a tarot reading? In this
section, I’ll take you through the basic steps I follow when preparing for a
tarot reading. These are not hard-and-fast rules so feel free to modify them
to suit your own needs. Although these steps are a good place to begin,
you’ll find that as you grow in your tarot practice, you’ll develop your own
way to prepare for a reading.
1. CREATE THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE

The first thing I do to prepare for a reading is create a space that is
conducive to divination. There are no real right or wrong ways to do this—
I light a purple candle to represent psychic ability and I’ll burn some
incense, but this is a personal choice. I like to turn off all electronic devices
such as my phone and TV so that I won’t be distracted or disturbed. I like
quiet when reading but you can use music to prepare your space and
yourself if this resonates with you more. I’ll take time to smoke-cleanse my
tools and space with rosemary and mugwort but feel free to use another
form of cleansing such as visualizing a bright light purifying your cards. It’s
important to cleanse your deck before you start, to remove any unwanted
energy that has accumulated since the last cleanse. This is why I have a
separate tarot deck that I use when I read for myself and then I have other
decks I use when reading for others.
2. PREPARE YOURSELF
Once I’ve prepared my space, I’ll then work to prepare myself. To do this, I
find a comfortable place to sit, and I’ll smoke-cleanse myself and practice
grounding techniques before I begin. Other methods might include
connecting with any spirits, guides, or deities you wish to ask for help
during the reading. Meditation is also a good method to use—meditate on
the concern or situation you are looking for help with through the reading.
3. WRITE DOWN YOUR QUESTIONS
Once you’re ready, write down your main questions. Try to get to the very
heart of the matter so your questions are focused on the key issues. If you’re
reading for yourself, it can be helpful to ask yourself: “What do I need
now?” and see what comes to mind first. Answer this question honestly and
go from there.
4. CHOOSE A SIGNIFICATOR
A significator is a card that is consciously chosen to represent the person

you’re reading for, whether that is yourself or someone else. It can also
represent the situation, issue, or question you are reading for. This is
something I don’t always do, but it can be helpful when reading for others
since it symbolically places them into the reading.
As the Court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, and King) often represent
people, the significator is commonly selected from this part of the deck (see
Minor Arcana, chapter 4). You can choose the significator card based on
any aspect, for example, by the kind of energy the card is associated with or
by their physical appearance. You can also choose the significator card
based on a person’s character or zodiac sign. If the person who you’re
reading for is a Virgo, Capricorn, or Taurus, then the earthy suit of
Pentacles is a good suit to pick from. If the person you’re reading for is
female or is a person who brings feminine energy, the Queen of Pentacles
could be a good card. You can also choose one of the cards of the Major
Arcana (see chapter 3 for their associated zodiac signs). This card can then
be set aside as a reminder of who to keep your focus on during the reading.
5. SHUFFLE YOUR TAROT DECK
There is no right or wrong way to shuffle your tarot cards. The most
commonly used method is the overhand shuffle where the deck is held in
one hand, and you keep releasing a section of the cards at a time into the
opposite hand. Another method is to lay them out on a floor or flat surface
and then mix them around before collecting them up again. It’s more about
the mindset you have while shuffling—use this time to concentrate on the
question you have formulated about your situation or issue.
Shuffling your cards is important for connecting with the energy of the
cards themselves. If you are reading for someone else, it’s good to let them
shuffle the cards to add their energy to the deck before you lay them out in
the spread you have chosen to use.
THREE-& FOUR-
Card Spreads
W hen you begin to read tarot, you might be tempted to jump straight
in and try a complex spread such as the Celtic Cross (see here), but it’s
better to keep things simple. A three-card spread is a great way to ease
yourself into tarot reading for yourself or others beyond simply pulling a
daily card. I was first introduced to this kind of reading where one card
represented the past, the second represented the present, and the third card
was the future. The good thing about this kind of spread is that the cards
can focus on just about anything and can be tailored to any need, issue, or
problem.
Three-card readings are great for offering clear and simple answers,
even if the problem you’re reading about is complicated. This makes them a
popular reading not only for beginners but for all levels of tarot readers,
including professionals. The same can be said of a four-card reading, which
is something to progress on to when you feel comfortable with three-card
readings. Here are some three-and four-card spreads to try:
Three-card spreads (from cards 1 to 3):

1. Past 2. Present 3. Future
1. Now 2. Later 3. Distant future
1. Strengths 2. Weaknesses 3. Advice
1. Tomorrow 2. Next week 3. Next month
1. You 2. Your partner 3. Your relationships
1. Action 2. Feeling 3. Thought
1. Problem 2. Causes 3. Solution
1. You 2. Your current path 3. Your potential
1. Pros 2. Cons 3. Advice
Four-card spreads (from cards 1 to 4):

1. Past 2. Present 3. Future 4. Outcome
1. Situation 2. Challenge ..3. Fears 4. Lesson
1. Question 2. Pros 3. Cons 4. Answer
1. Situation 2. Guidance 3. Focus 4. Best outcome
1. Needs 2. Wants 3. Hopes 4. Best outcome
1. Motivation 2. Ideal outcome 3. Values .. 4. Likely outcome
1. Physical 2. Mental 3. Spiritual 4. Potential
1. Positive 2. Negative 3. Result 4. Advice
1. Situation 2. Obstacle 3. Way around obstacle 4. Lesson
THE CELTIC
Cross Spread
T he Celtic Cross is one of the oldest and most popular tarot spreads. It’s
believed to have originated from Europe (particularly the British Isles) and
was published for the first time in The Pictorial Key (1910) by A.E. Waite,
the co-creator of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck.
At first, the Celtic Cross spread can feel overwhelming, which is
perfectly normal! It’s a complex spread made up of 10 cards, so is more
complicated than the others featured—but don’t let this put you off. I’ve
found that, with a Celtic Cross spread, practice really does make perfect—
the more you use the spread, the easier it will become to interpret the cards.
Like other tarot spreads, each card in the Celtic Cross spread represents
a specific theme. It’s great if you have a specific question since each card
takes you through all different aspects of the issue, which can help to give
you a deeper layer of understanding and insight.
The Celtic Cross is divided into two sections: The Cross, which
contains six cards; and The Pillar, which consists of four cards. Here, you’ll
find the meanings of each card in the Celtic Cross spread and, on the page
opposite, you’ll see how the cards are arranged.
1. The Situation and the Present

What is happening in your current situation.
2. What Crosses You—the Challenge
A problem you’re facing and any obstacles that stand in your way.
3. The Distant Past
Long-ago events that have influenced and shaped the current issue or
situation.
4. The Recent Past
Recent events and their impact on your situation.
5. Your Strengths
Your strengths within this situation.
6. Near Future
Your short-term future and how things might turn out if you don’t change
your direction and carry on the path you are on.
7. Influences on You
The influences on you and how they affect the situation and likely outcome.
8. External and Environmental Influences
How other people and their energies impact your situation, which will affect
the outcome.
9. Hopes and Fears
How your hopes and fears affect your issue, and ultimately the outcome.
10. Outcome
This shows the most probable way things will turn out and how the issue
can be resolved.
6
TAROT SPELLS & RITUALS

Tarot cards are divination tools that help you to connect to your own inner wisdom. They offer a
deeper understanding of your circumstances, but they can also be used in spells and rituals. Each
card has its own specific energy and by including the ones that align with the intent of your spell,
you can add a boost of power to your workings. Including tarot cards in your spells can also help
with visualization since they can act like a symbolic focal point for your workings. This can be
especially helpful if you’re new to spellcasting.
The great thing about tarot spells is that you only need one deck of cards to have 156 different
symbols to use in your workings. All you need to do is select the card(s) that best represents your
intent or goal, then craft a spell or ritual around it. These spells can be as simple or as complex as
you want them to be, using candles, crystals, herbs, or other items you have available to you. In
the chapter that follows, you’ll find a selection of simple tarot card spells and rituals, which
include using crystals and herbs.
When working with plants, there are some ground rules you must follow. The
recipes in this chapter are almost all for external use only. Do not consume any of the
ingredients unless the recipe clearly states you can, and only then if you are sure that
you will not have any allergic or other adverse reactions. If in doubt, seek medical
advice. Never ingest or touch an unidentified herb. Always research your herbs before
ingesting or making skin contact with them, and seek advice medical advice before
before working with any plants if you are pregnant, suffer from any allergies, or have
any health concerns. If you feel unwell or have any reactions to a plant, seek medical
advice immediately. Be aware that some plants may also be dangerous to animals.
TAROT SPELL
for Protection
TAROT CARDS The Emperor (for defense), The Star (renewed strength and
power), The Chariot (protection for personal boundaries), Four of Wands
(protection for yourself and your loved ones)
TOOLS Knife, black candle (for protection), mortar and pestle, paper,
plate, black tourmaline (for protection), lighter.
INGREDIENTS A little oil, dill (protects against negative energy), rosemary
(protection from evil), nettle (protects your boundaries.) Use dried herbs.
BEST TIME Full Moon or Waxing Moon.
This spell offers protection against any kind of negative or unwanted

energy. The timing of the spell is important, working best on a Full Moon,
when the Moon is at the height of its power. As this spell is about attracting
or increasing the protection around you, it will also be effective if
performed on a Waxing Moon, as the Moon seemingly increases in size in
the sky. The words “so mote it be” are used at the end of a spell to mean “so
shall it be.” It’s a way of sealing your magickal workings, casting the
energies they have raised into the universe, so their intentions can be carried
out.
Method
1. Use a knife to carve the “Elhaz” rune into the wax of the black candle.
This is the rune of protection.
2. Put a sprinkle of each herb in a mortar and pestle and grind them down
together into a rough powder.
3. Put a few drops of oil (any kind is fine) onto the black candle and rub
it in, covering the entire candle.
4. Put a thin layer of the ground herbs on a piece of paper.
5. Gently roll the candle in the herbs.
6. Place the tarot cards you are using on a plate.
7. Place the black candle and black tourmaline crystal on the plate near
the cards.
8. Light the candle and as it burns. say: “May I be protected from any
harm that comes my way. I call for defense so that I am shielded from
any negative or unwanted energies. So mote it be.”
9. Let the candle burn out, or blow it out, gently.
10. Carry the black tourmaline with you to protect you throughout your
day.
Elhaz Rune
TAROT SPELL
to Attract Prosperity
TAROT CARDS The Sun (for general abundance), Ten of Pentacles (for
financial abundance), Ace of Pentacles (for new financial beginnings), Nine
of Cups (for abundance and contentment), Wheel of Fortune (for good
luck.)
TOOLS Bowl, citrine (for prosperity), green aventurine (to help you to
manifest prosperity and wealth), coins or paper money (your choice.)
INGREDIENTS Basil (money), mint (prosperity), chamomile (wealth), rice
(prosperity.) Use dried herbs.
BEST TIME Full or Waxing Moon.
This spell will help to attract any kind of prosperity you wish to welcome
into your life but particularly financial abundance and security. It’s best to
begin your prosperity bowl either on a Full or Waxing Moon. As this spell
is concerned with attracting prosperity towards you, it would work better
either when the Moon is at the height if its power or when the Moon is
seemingly increasing in size in the sky as it moves towards the Full Moon.
Method
1. Gather your bowl, tools, and ingredients.
2. Take a tablespoon of the herbs and a tablespoon of the rice and
sprinkle them over the bowl.
3. Use your fingers to mix them up while concentrating on the kind of
prosperity you want to attract.
4. Add the crystals as you continue to concentrate on this prosperity.
5. Now place the tarot cards into the bowl.
6. Finally, add coins or paper money to your bowl while repeating these
words three times: “Money flows, money grows, I attract prosperity
into my life.”
7. Place your prosperity bowl somewhere you can see it as you go about
your day.
8. To keep prosperity flowing, regularly add new items to your bowl such
as more money, appropriate herbs, crystals, or symbols of the
prosperity you want to attract. It’s important to remember to remove
older items from your bowl too since this prevents the energy of your
ritual from stagnating.
TAROT SPELL
to Let Go
TAROT CARDS The Hanged Man (to help you let go), Death (for a new
start), The Star (for hope), Strength (for strength and courage.)
TOOLS Mortar and pestle, Plate, white candle (for clearing away old
energies), aquamarine (for strength), pink candle (for healing), rose quartz
(for healing), light blue candle (for calm), blue lace agate (for peace), black
candle (for protection), smoky quartz (to let go), lighter.
INGREDIENTS Bay leaf (for strength), rose petals (for healing), lavender
(for peace), oregano (to let go.) Dried herbs work best in this spell.
BEST TIME Full Moon.
This spell will help you let go of anything you’re carrying that doesn’t serve
your highest good, whether that be unwanted energies, things from the past,
situations, or even toxic people. Letting go is never easy, so this spell is best
performed at a Full Moon so you can make the most of the lunar energies at
their most powerful.
Method
1. Roughly grind a bay leaf and a teaspoon of each of the other three
herbs in a mortar and pestle or other kind of grinder.
2. Sprinkle them over your plate.
3. Place the white candle and aquamarine on the plate and say: “I am
strong.”
4. Place the pink candle and piece of rose quartz on the plate and say: “I
am healing.”
5. Place the light blue candle and piece of blue lace agate on the plate and
say: “I am at peace.”
6. Place the black candle and piece of smoky quartz on the plate and say:
“I let go and release.”
7. Light the candles.
8. Repeat this incantation: “I let go of the things that don’t serve my
highest good. I release the things that hold me back. I have the strength
to let go so that I can welcome in healing and peace. So mote it be.”
9. Let the candles burn out or blow out gently.
TAROT SPELL
for Healing
TAROT CARDS The World (for wholeness), The Magician (for
manifestation), The Star (for renewal and peace), The Sun (for strength),
Four of Swords (for recuperation and rest.)
TOOLS Knife, pestle and mortar, plate, white candle (for cleansing and
peace), green candle (for physical and emotional healing), black candle (for
protection against illness), clear quartz, amethyst, name or photo of the
person the spell is for, lighter.
INGREDIENTS A teaspoon of any oil, a teaspoon of cinnamon, mugwort,
lemon balm, thyme. Use dried herbs.
BEST TIME Full Moon.
Method
1. Use a knife to carve the Berkanan rune for regeneration, the Sowilo
rune for health and the Dagaz rune for hope below into the candles.
Carve all three runes onto each candle.
2. Grind down a teaspoon of each of the herbs into a fine powder.
3. Anoint all three candles with a little oil and roll them in the powder to
dress them.
4. Place the tarot cards needed for this spell on the plate.
5. On top, place a photograph of the person this spell is for (either
yourself or others), or write the person’s full name on a piece of paper
and use this instead.
6. Place the candles and the crystals around the photograph or name.
7. As you light each candle, say this incantation, “Let my magick mend
(name) as the candles burn, illness will leave, and health will return.
So mote it be.”
Berkanan Rune
Sowilo Rune
Dagaz Rune
TAROT SPELL JAR
to Overcome Obstacles & Blockages
TAROT CARDS Strength (courage), The Chariot (determination and
success), The Devil (breaking free of attachments), Nine of Wands
(resilience, persistence, and courage.)
TOOLS Bottle or jar, citrine (for confidence), bloodstone (for courage to
face life’s challenges), black candle (to help remove obstacles), pen and
piece of paper, heatproof dish.
INGREDIENTS Agrimony (breaking through blockages), pinch of coffee
granules or some coffee beans (to add power), thyme (removes mental
obstacles.) Used dried herbs in this spell.
BEST TIME Waning or New Moon
This spell is perfect if you are facing blockages and obstacles, either
mentally, physically or emotionally, and need help to overcome them. Since
this spell is one that aims to decrease the challenges that lay before you, it’s
best performed during a Waning Moon when the Moon seemingly appears
to shrink in size in the sky. It can also be performed at a New Moon, a time
of new beginnings where you can set your intentions on how you plan to
move past the obstacles and blockages in your life.
Method
1. Cleanse your jar, tools, and ingredients.
2. Add the crystals to the jar while thinking about the obstacle or
blockage that needs to be overcome.
3. Next, layer each of the ingredients, one at a time, until the jar is almost
full.
4. On a piece of paper, write down the obstacle or blockage you want to
overcome. Take your time and be as specific as you can.
5. When you’ve finished, burn the paper over a heatproof dish to
symbolize the removal of the challenges you face. Burn the paper until
only ashes remain.
6. Collect the ash and add it to the jar until it’s full.
7. Place the lid on the jar and seal it by lighting a black candle and
dripping the hot wax around the lid. Then blow the candle out.
8. Place the spell jar where you can see it or, if the bottle is small enough,
carry it with you.
9. Shake your jar fairly regularly to reenergize it.
TAROT SPELL
to Attract Romantic Love
TAROT CARDS The Lovers (for love), Ace of Cups (for new romantic
relationships), Two of Cups (for partnership and unified love.)
TOOLS Knife, two pink candles (for romantic love), a plate or heatproof
dish, pen and paper, rose quartz (for love), rhodonite (to nurture love),
lighter.
INGREDIENTS Pink rose petals (love), lavender (attracts love), fennel seeds
(for long lasting love), teaspoon of honey (brings sweetness.) Use dried
herbs for this spell.
BEST TIME Waxing or Full Moon.
This spell can be used to attract romantic love into your life. As this is
another spell of increase, it’s best cast on a Waxing Moon or at the time of a
Full Moon.
Method
1. Cleanse your ingredients and tools.
2. Using a knife or another sharp object, carve the full names of the two
people you wish to bring together in love on the candles—whether it’s
between you and someone else or two other people.
3. Rub a small amount of honey onto the candles.
4. Mix the the dried herbs together (there is no need to grind them down
for this spell), then on the plate or dish, sprinkle them in a heart shape.
5. Place the two pink candles inside the heart on the plate or dish.
6. Add the rose quartz and rhodonite to inside the heart while thinking
about the kind of love you wish to attract either for yourself or others.
7. On a piece of paper, draw the symbol of Venus, the planet of love, and
add this to the plate in between the two candles.
8. Place the tarot cards on or around the plate.
9. Light the candles and concentrate on attracting love between the two
people as represented by the candles.
Venus Symbol
TAROT SPELL
to Develop Psychic Abilities
TAROT CARDS The High Priestess (for connection to your intuition), Queen
of Cups (for stronger intuition), Ace of Swords (for mental clarity.)
TOOLS Bottle or jar, pen, lighter, purple candle (to represent your
intuition),
INGREDIENTS Mugwort (to strengthen psychic powers), yarrow (to
encourage prophetic dreams), cinnamon (to heighten spiritual energy),
jasmine incense (for intuitive connection), amethyst pieces (to enhance
intuition), bay leaf (for psychic development.) Used dried herbs in this spell
jar.
This spell helps you to connect with your sense of intuition and develop
your psychic abilities. Since this is a spell associated with attraction and
increase, like some of the others in this chapter, it will be most effective if
cast on the Waxing or Full Moon.
Method
1. Cleanse your tools and ingredients.
2. Burn jasmine incense (loose, stick, or cone) as you cast the spell—this
helps to increase psychic and intuitive abilities.
3. Find a bottle or jar (something with a lid) and add the pieces of
amethyst.
4. On the bay leaf, write down which psychic ability you want to develop
(for example, clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience) and
concentrate on this as you add it to the bottle or jar.
5. Add equal amounts of mugwort, yarrow, and cinnamon to fill up the
rest of the jar.
6. If you’re burning loose jasmine as incense, you can also add some to
your spell bottle if you want.
7. Place the lid on the jar and seal it by lighting a purple candle and
dripping the hot wax around the lid. Blow the can out.
8. Place the bottle on top of the tarot cards and leave it in a place you’re
working on developing your psychic abilities, such as where you
practice divination.
9. Shake your bottle regularly to activate the ingredients.
TAROT RITUAL
for Stress Relief
TAROT CARDS Temperance (for inner balance), The Star (for peace), Four
of Swords (for rest and recouperation.)
TOOLS Lighter, hot water, spoon, your favorite mug, tea ball infuser.
INGREDIENTS Lemon balm (to relieve anxiety), passionflower (for peace),
lavender and lavender incense (for peace and calm), valerian (for calm),
tumbled pieces of amethyst (to relieve anxiety and stress), rose quartz (for
healing), black tourmaline (for protection.) Use dried herbs for this ritual.
BEST TIME Anytime you need a boost, but Waning Moon is best.
This ritual is perfect if you need a little help to reduce feelings of stress.
Make the tea at any point you need extra support but make it during the
Waning Moon as it’s a spell of decrease and reduction.
Method
1. Create an environment of calm by finding somewhere where you
won’t be disturbed for 10-15 minutes and burning lavender incense
(loose, stick, or cone).
2. Cleanse your tools and ingredients.
3. Take equal parts of each herb and fill the tea ball infuser.
4. Fill your favorite mug with hot (not boiling) water, leaving the herbs to
steep for 3–7 minutes.
5. Place tumbled pieces of amethyst, rose quartz, and black tourmaline
around your mug or, if you prefer, hold the crystals in your hand.
6. Put the three tarot cards around your mug and meditate on them for a
few minutes.
7. Take your spoon and stir your tea in an counterclockwise direction.
This is an action used in Witchcraft to banish something and, as you
stir your tea, visualize your stress reducing, replaced by feelings of
calm and peace.
8. When your tea has finished steeping, enjoy!
9. Carry the crystals with you to help reduce your stress as you go about
your day.
Caution: Please read here carefully before attempting this ritual.

TAROT RITUAL BATH
for Self-Love
TAROT CARDS The Empress (for self-love) and Temperance (for inner
balance and calm.)
TOOLS Bath or bowl of hot water, white tea light (for peace), knife,
lighter.
INGREDIENTS 150g of Epsom salts (table or rock salt are good
alternatives), rose petals (for love), lavender (for peace), jasmine essential
oil (for grounding), 2 pieces of rose quartz (for healing and self-love.)
This ritual bath is great if you want to bring a little self-love into your life.
It’s more effective on a Waxing Moon because it’s a ritual concerned with
increase or on the Full Moon to make the most of the height of the lunar
energies.
Method
1. Cleanse your tools, ingredients and bathroom.
2. Draw a warm bath.
3. On the white tea light, use a knife to carve the affirmation: “I love
myself” into the wax before lighting the candle. Place it somewhere
safe near the bathtub.
4. Place the tarot cards next to the candle.
5. Add the Epsom salts, a heaped tablespoon of each herb, 3-4 drops of
jasmine essential oil, and the rose quartz to your bath.
6. As you bathe, take time to visualize any negative energy being
cleansed away and replaced with unconditional self-love.
Note:
If you don’t have a bathtub, use a bowl of warm water with a handful of
salt, a teaspoon of each herb, 1–2 drops of jasmine essential oil, and the
pieces of rose quartz. Use this water to wash yourself from top to toe.
If you prefer not to bathe with loose herbs, place all the ingredients into
a muslin bag and place this into your bath or bowl of water.
Caution: If you have sensitive skin which is prone to allergic reactions,

always perform a patch test with an infusion or decoction of the herbs you
want to use in your ritual bath first.
CONCLUSION
L earning tarot is like learning another language. Learning any foreign
language takes time, commitment, and energy to become fluent and
learning how to read tarot is no exception. If you’re new to tarot, it can feel
overwhelming with so much to learn and understand, but it’s a marathon,
not a sprint, so don’t put pressure on yourself to learn quickly. Go at the
speed that feels right to you. Tarot is a life-long journey; we never stop
learning, so don’t feel you need to rush the process.
I wanted to make this book not just about tarot card meanings but to
help make starting your practice feel less overwhelming. I wanted to
include practical things that most tarot books don’t, such as how to pick
your first deck and how to begin to learn about the cards in a manageable
way. Often the hardest part is knowing where to begin, so if you’re new to
tarot, I truly hope this book has helped to give you a place to start where
you can easily build your practice into your daily life. If you’ve been
reading tarot for a while, I hope this book has helped to inspire your journey
and deepen your practice.
RECOMMENDED
Reading List
GENERAL TAROT BOOKS
Shawna Blood, Reading the Tarot: The Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite
Tarot Cards
Xanna Eve Chown, The Little Book of Tarot: An Introduction to Fortune-
Telling and Divination
Brigit Esselmont, Intuitive Tarot.
Mary K. Greer, Tarot for Your Self: A Workbook for Transformation
Benebell Wen, Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for
Personal Growth
Jessica Wiggan, How to Read Tarot: A Modern Guide
TAROT FOR BEGINNERS

Stefanie Caponi, Guided Tarot: A Beginner’s Guide to Card Meanings,
Spreads, and Intuitive Exercises for Seamless Readings
Lisa Chamberlain, Tarot for Beginners: A Guide to Psychic Tarot Reading,
Real Tarot Card Meanings, and Simple Tarot Spreads
Liz Dean, The Ultimate Guide to Tarot: A Beginner’s Guide to the Cards,
Spreads, and Revealing the Mystery of the Tarot.
Brigit Esselmont, Everyday Tarot
Brigit Esselmont, The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Card Meanings
Vivienne Grant, Tarot for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Tarot
Reading and Tarot Spreads Using Tarot Cards
Mary K. Greer, 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card
INTERMEDIATE READERS
Mary K. Greer, The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals
Mary K. Greer, Understanding the Tarot Court
Deborah Lipp, Tarot Interactions: Become More Intuitive, Psychic &
Skilled at Reading Cards
Anthony Louis, Tarot Beyond the Basics: Gain a Deeper Understanding of
the Meanings Behind the Cards
Rachel Pollack, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Tarot Journey to
Self-Awareness
Michelle Tea, Modern Tarot: Connecting with Your Higher Self through the
Wisdom of the Cards
TAROT, WITCHCRAFT & ASTROLOGY

Skye Alexander, The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot: Your Complete
Guide to Understanding the Tarot.
Verda Harper, Modern Tarot
Corrine Kenner, Tarot and Astrology: Enhance Your Readings with the
Wisdom of the Zodiac.
Samantha Novak, Wicca, Witchcraft and Tarot Mastery
Julia Steyson, The Ultimate Guide on Wicca, Witchcraft, Astrology, and
Tarot Cards: A Book Uncovering Magic, Mystery, and Spells
Lindsay Squire, The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Astrology Magick
INDEX
A
Air 34, 85
Aquarius 35, 40, 85
Aries 35, 85
astrology and tarot 29, 34–5
atmosphere 144
B
bath for self-love, tarot ritual 170
blockages, tarot spell jar to overcome 163
C
Cancer 35, 85
Capricorn 35, 85
Celtic Cross 143, 150
the Chariot 29, 54–5
cleansing decks 16
Court cards 85
assigned numbers 30
Cups, Suit of 28, 34, 85, 86–99
Ace of Cups 86
Two of Cups 87
Three of Cups 88
Four of Cups 89
Five of Cups 90
Six of Cups 91
Seven of Cups 92
Eight of Cups 93
Nine of Cups 94
Ten of Cups 95
Page of Cups 96
Knight of Cups 97
Queen of Cups 98
King of Cups 99
D
daily draw 20, 22
Death 29, 66–7
decks
bonding with your 14–15
choosing 13
cleansing 16
gifted or bought 13
interview spreads 14–15
Rider-Waite-Smith deck 13, 19, 26
shuffling 146
taking care of your cards 16
Tarot Magick deck 13
tarot vs oracle 19
the Devil 29, 70–1
E
Earth 34, 85
elements 34–5
the Emperor 29, 48–9
the Empress 29, 46–7
F
Fire 34, 85
the Fool 39, 40–1
and the Chariot 54
and Death 66
determining timing with 29
and the Devil 70
and the Emperor 49
and the Empress 47
and the Hanged Man 64
and the hermit 59
and the Hierophant 51
and the High Priestess 44
and Judgement 80
and Justice 63
and the Lovers 52
and the Magician 42
and the Moon 77
and the Star 75
and Strength 56
and the Sun 78
and Temperance 68
and the Tower 73
and the Wheel of Fortune 61
and the World 82
G
Gemini 35, 42, 85
H
the Hanged Man 29, 64–5
healing, tarot spell for 161
the Hermit 29, 58–9
the Hierophant 29, 50–1
The High Priestess 29, 44–5
J
journals, tarot 22, 26
Judgement 29, 80–1
Jupiter 35
Justice 29, 62–3
L
Leo 35, 85
letting go, tarot spell for 158
Libra 35, 85
love
tarot ritual bath for self-love 170
tarot spell to attract romantic love 164
the Lovers 29, 52–3
M
the Magician 29, 42–3
Major Arcana 19, 38–83
the Chariot 54–5
Death 66–7
the Devil 70–1
the Emperor 48–9
the Empress 46–7
the Fool 40–1
the Hanged Man 64–5
the Hermit 58–9
the Hierophant 50–1
the High Priestess 44–5
Judgement 80–1
Justice 62–3
the Lovers 52–3
the Magician 42–3
the Moon 76–7
the Star 74–5
Strength 56–7
the Sun 78–9
Temperance 68–9
the Tower 72–3
the Wheel of Fortune 60–1
the World 82–3
Mars 35
meditation with your deck 14
Mercury 35, 42
Minor Arcana 19, 84–141
and the elements 34
Suit of Cups 86–99
Suit of Pentacles 114–27
Suit of Swords 128–41
Suit of Wands 100–13
the Moon 29, 35, 76–7
N
Neptune 35
numerology and tarot 30–1
O
obstacles, tarot spell jar to overcome 163
oracle vs tarot 19
P
Pentacles, Suit of 28, 34, 85, 114–27
Ace of Pentacles 114
Two of Pentacles 115
Three of Pentacles 116
Four of Pentacles 117
Five of Pentacles 118
Six of Pentacles 119
Seven of Pentacles 120
Eight of Pentacles 121
Nine of Pentacles 122
Ten of Pentacles 123
Page of Pentacles 124
Knight of Pentacles 125
Queen of Pentacles 126
King of Pentacles 127
Pisces 35, 85
planets, ruling 34–5
Pluto 35
preparation 144
prosperity, tarot spell to attract 156
protection, tarot spell for 155
psychic abilities, tarot spell to develop 166
Q
questions, writing down 146
R
reversed cards 36
Rider-Waite-Smith deck 13, 19, 26
rituals & spells 152–71
romantic love, tarot spell to attract 164
S
Sagittarius 35, 85
Saturn 35
Scorpio 35, 85
seasons, determining with the Aces 28
self-love, tarot ritual bath for 170
significators 146
sleeping with your deck 14
spells & rituals 152–71
the Star 29, 74–5
Strength 29, 56–7
stress relief, tarot ritual for 169
suits
and the elements 34
Suit of Cups 86–99
Suit of Pentacles 114–27
Suit of Swords 128–41
Suit of Wands 100–13
the Sun 29, 35, 78–9
Swords, Suit of 28, 34, 85, 128–41
Ace of Swords 128
Two of Swords 129
Three of Swords 130
Four of Swords 131
Five of Swords 132
Six of Swords 133
Seven of Swords 134
Eight of Swords 135
Nine of Swords 136
Ten of Swords 137
Page of Swords 138
Knight of Swords 139
Queen of Swords 140
King of Swords 141
symbolism 26
T
tarot journals 22, 26
Tarot Magick deck 13
tarot spreads 142–51
Celtic Cross 143, 150
reading for yourself and others 144–7
three & four card spreads 149
tarot vs oracle 19
Taurus 35, 85
Temperance 29, 68–9
timing, tarot and 28–9
the Tower 29, 72–3
Trump cards see Major Arcana
U
Uranus 35, 40
V
Venus 35
Virgo 35, 42, 85
W
Waite, A.E. 150
Wands, Suit of 28, 34, 85, 100–13
Ace of Wands 100
Two of Wands 101
Three of Wands 102
Four of Wands 103
Five of Wands 104
Six of Wands 105
Seven of Wands 106
Eight of Wands 107
Nine of Wands 108
Ten of Wands 109
Page of Wands 110
Knight of Wands 111
Queen of Wands 112
King of Wands 113
Water 34, 85
the Wheel of Fortune 29, 60–1
the World 29, 82–3
Y
yes & no questions 33
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who
has made this book possible. This has been an amazing journey! Firstly, I
wanted to thank you, the reader, as well as the amazing Witch of the Forest
community on Instagram for your continued love and support. It means the
world to me that you’ve taken the time to pick up and read this book.
Without you and your support, none of this would be possible and I am
grateful to you beyond words.
I am truly grateful to everyone at Leaping Hare Press and Quarto for all
their support and hard work, especially Chloe, Mel, and Lydia for believing
in me, as well as Viki who has continued to bring my words to life with her
beautiful illustrations. I’ve had the most incredible time working with you
all and I’m so thankful to you for helping to make this dream come true.
I want to thank my family for all their unwavering love and support,
particularly my mum and dad and my beautiful soul sister Rachael. You
helped me to believe in myself, even in those moments when I doubted my
own abilities.
The astrological correspondence in this book and tarot deck is inspired
and defined by Maria Praena from Studio Artemy. I want to thank her for
all her help and guidance over the years, I’m grateful for her knowledge.
Lindsay Squire is a practitioner of eclectic witchcraft and is the witch
behind the popular Instagram account, THE WITCH OF THE FOREST.
She has been walking her own spiritual path for over a decade, and is
passionate about helping and empowering witches at the beginning of their
witchcraft journeys. Lindsay lives in her home county of Yorkshire with her
mischievous cats, Luna and Merlin.
Viki Lester of FORENSICS & FLOWERS is an illustrator from London.

Her work inspires people to feel magical, and features positivity with a dark
botanical twist.
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Cover & interior illustrations by Viki Lester of Forensics & Flowers
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CONTENTS

MY STORY AND THINGS TO KNOW

How is cartomancy different from tarot?

Starting your tarot journey doesn’t need to be overwhelming

Your intuition is your most powerful tarot tool

You don’t have to read for others to be a tarot reader

Tarot is a skill that can be learned

STARTING YOUR TAROT JOURNEY

Do your research. See what decks are available and which

C hoosing a tarot deck is a very personal choice. There are so many

Spend time with your deck

Look through the cards

Sleep with your deck

Tarot deck interview spread

Treat your tarot cards with care and respect.

Energetically and physically protect your deck—keep it safe and

Place your deck on a selenite slab for self cleansing.

Keeping a tarot journal is an incredible tool for self-exploration

Journal exercises are great if you’re looking for some guidance

Black and White

W hen we read for ourselves or others, we want to know the ’what’

Draw a card—upright means “yes” and reversed means “no.”

Pull a card to answer yes or no question, then pull follow up

A t some point in your tarot journey (whether you’re reading for

Zodiac sign meanings

THE MAJOR ARCANA

RULING PLANET Uranus

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Mercury

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET The Moon

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Venus

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET The Sun

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Venus

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Mercury

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET The Moon

The Fools Journey

RULING PLANET The Sun

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Mercury

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Jupiter

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Saturn

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Neptune

The Fool’s Journey

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Jupiter

The Fool’s Journey

RULING PLANET Saturn

The Fool’s Journey

The Fool’s Journey

The Fool’s Journey