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