Tarot 101

Tarot 101

Common meanings behind each suit:

Cups reflect matters of emotion and relationships (WATER) (Days)

Wands represent things like inspiration, ambition, and activity (FIRE) (Weeks)

Coins focus on the material aspects of life, such as security and finance (EARTH) (Months)

Sword cards generally indicate conflict or moral issues. (AIR) (Years)

Common meanings behind each numerical value:

1.      Aces/Ones: potential, beginnings, youth, newness, new approaches/attitudes.

2.     Twos: balance, choice, connection

3.     Threes: initial foundation, progression

4.     Fours: stability, security, selfishness, pause

5.     Fives: conflict, challenge, disruption

6.     Sixes: success, re-connection, checking in

7.     Sevens: inner work, spiritual development

8.     Eights: personal power, action, us vs. our ego

9.     Nines: final push, almost there, exhaustion

10.  Tens: manifestation, results

Page:

Pages often appear to us when we are in transition spaces, or right after when we're about to start out on our new cycle. The Pages have gone through the cycle in the minors, from Ace to Ten, and are looking for a deeper experience with their respective suit.

Pages conceive ideas.

Knight (Court):

The Knights can represent people in our lives, though I've found more often they represent aspects of people in our lives (including ourselves).

Knights act upon ideas.

Queen:

Represent creativity and ideas coming to fruition.

Queens nurture ideas.

King:

Signify the growth and maturity of an idea or concept right through until reaches completion.

Kings develop those ideas to an established and stable state.

Common meanings behind each individual card:

Major Arcana

0 0 The Fool- Beginnings, Innocence, Impulsiveness, Newness

1 I The Magician- Power, Self-actualization, Realization, Confidence

2 II The High Priestess- Mystery, Intuition, Patience, Duality

3 III The Empress- Materialism, Fertility, Protection, Satisfaction

4 IV The Emperor- Structure, Order, Security, Discipline

5 V The Hierophant- Tradition, Institutions, Knowledge, Rules

6 VI The Lovers- Harmony, Divine, Blessed, Trust

7 VII The Chariot- Force, Emotion, Control, Victory

8 VIII Strength- Character, Courage, Conviction, Endurance

9 IX The Hermit- Isolation, Enlightenment, Sacrifice, Transformation

10 X Wheel of Fortune- Destiny, Change, Foretelling, Cycles

11 XI Justice- Law, Reflection, Authority, Fairness

12 XII The Hanged Man- Choice, Passivity, Relinquishing, Attainment

13 XIII Death- Transition, Progress, Necessity, Inevitability

14 XIV Temperance- Reconstruction, Moderation, Balance, Integration

15 XV The Devil- Corruption, Indulgence, Ignorance, Resistance

16 XVI The Tower- Destruction, Necessity, Cleansing, Foundation

17 XVII The Star- Comfort, Divinity, Faith, Rejuvenation

18 XVIII The Moon- Illusion, Deception, Subconscious, Perception

19 XIX The Sun- Clarity, Redemption, Success, Celebration

20 XX Judgment- Rebirth, Integration, Development, Restoration

21 XXI The World- Completion, Victory, Achievement, Affirmation

Minor Arcana

Swords

1 Ace of swords- Power, Insight, Clarity, Achievement

2 Two of swords- Stalemate, Barriers, Defensiveness, Stubbornness

3 Three of swords- Betrayal, Grief, Pain, Challenge

4 Four of swords- Rest, Recovery, Truce, Quiet

5 Five of swords- Disillusion, Deception, Spoils, Resignation

6 Six of swords- Escape, Balance, Guidance, Renewal

7 Seven of swords- Cunning, Guile, Confidence, Indecision

8 Eight of swords- Entrapment, Helplessness, Self-discipline, Courage

9 Nine of swords- Regret, Anguish, Apprehension, Distortion

10 Ten of swords- Disaster, Karma, Ending, Rebirth

Page of swords- Insight, Perception, Subtlety, Unraveling

Knight of swords- Suddenness, Hostility, Fearlessness, Invincibility

Queen of swords- Clarity, Intuition, Honesty, Wisdom

King of swords- Judgment, Incorruptibility, Ability, Activity

Pentacles

1 Ace of pentacles- Resources, Goals, Gifts, Wealth

2 Two of pentacles- Balance, Change, Flexibility, Restraint

3 Three of pentacles- Service, Cooperation, Potential, Fulfillment

4 Four of pentacles- Gain, Greed, Hoarding, Selfishness

5 Five of pentacles- Misfortune, Materialism, Comfort, Salvation

6 Six of pentacles- Generosity, Discernment, Kindness, Rewards

7 Seven of pentacles- Choices, Reflection, Harvest, Accomplishment

8 Eight of pentacles- Dedication, Security, Application, Experience

9 Nine of pentacles- Abundance, Perfection, Satisfaction, Self-worth

10 Ten of pentacles- Sharing, Gifts, Inheritance, Legacy

Page of pentacles- Responsibility, Opportunity, Preservation, Knowledge

Knight of pentacles- Success, Character, Assessment, Loyalty

Queen of pentacles- Nurturing, Security, Generosity, Trustworthiness

King of pentacles- Stability, Wealth, Profitability, Competence

Cups

1 Ace of cups- Love, Potential, Intuition, Spirituality

2 Two of cups- Harmony, Connection, Partnership, Reservation

3 Three of cups- Joy, Success, Community, Blessings

4 Four of cups- Carelessness, Disappointment, Moderation, Discernment

5 Five of cups- Sadness, Grief, Imbalance, Hope

6 Six of cups- Memories, Inspiration, Fertility, Simplicity

7 Seven of cups- Choice, Delusion, Temptation, Prudence

8 Eight of cups- Stagnation, Apathy, Self-discovery, Sacrifice

9 Nine of cups- Satisfaction, Abundance, Happiness, Peace

10 Ten of cups- Serenity, Completion, Blessedness, Joy

Page of cups- Imagination, Beginnings, Compassion, Romanticism

Knight of cups- Calmness, Idealism, Messages, Seduction

Queen of cups- Insight, Healing, Magnetism, Secrecy

King of cups- Sympathy, Diplomacy, Indecisiveness, Moderation

Wands

1 Ace of wands- Energy, Creativity, Health, Unpredictability

2 Two of wands- Application, Cohesiveness, Willpower, Control

3 Three of wands- Strength, Success, Teamwork, Self-respect

4 Four of wands- Achievement, Rest, Order, Reinvestment

5 Five of wands- Conflict, Conscience, Priorities, Strategy

6 Six of wands- Recognition, confidence, dedication, arrogance

7 Seven of wands- Bravery, Morality, Conviction, Readiness

8 Eight of wands- Energy, Speed, power, transformation

9 Nine of wands- Stamina, Vigilance, Progress, Potential

10 Ten of wands- Burden, Responsibility, Determination, Release

Page of wands- Catalyst, Creation, Conception, Fearlessness

Knight of wands- Daring, Support, Spontaneity, Exuberance

Queen of wands- Ambition, Constancy, Stubbornness, Guidance

King of wands- Vision, Leadership, Compassion, Idealism