Learning the Tarot Cards: XVII – The Star

 

The Major Arcana Deck: The Star

Number XVII

The system of numerology (inc. Tarot) reduces numbers to a single-digit, i.e., in this instance, 1 + 7 = 8

Eight
Relisation with the impetus of all the numbers that have gone before – infinity, action, forward movement, swiftness

Opportunity
Change, regeneration and rhythm
Understanding and Progress
Intention, energy and speed
Strength, health and peace
Attainment: Abundance, reward and success (wealth)

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Air

Planet

Uranus

Learning the Tarot Cards: XVI – The Tower

 

The Major Arcana Deck: The Tower

Number XVI

The system of numerology (inc. Tarot) reduces numbers to a single digit i.e. in this instance 16 = 1 + 6 = 7

Seven

The start of stability, co-operation and harmony

Eruption and disruption: Upheaval - collapse of false/unsolid foundations (good),
traumatic change, doubt, insecurity
Diversion
Perfection (evolution): Faith, reflection, awakening, truth, renewal, inspiration and imagination, realisation - awareness and understanding, healing

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Fire

Planet

Mars

Card Meaning

Exposure, false premise, chaos, sudden upheaval

Groundbreaking change, a sudden shift
Crisis, catastrophe, foundations rocked, destruction, trauma, tragedy
Blind-sighted - downfall
‘Meltdown’ – Confusion, pain, anger
Bankruptcy, Failure, Loss
Divorce
Liberation, release, revelation, questioning of beliefs, flashes of insight, awakening and freedom from bondage

Learning the Tarot Cards: XV – The Devil

 

The Major Arcana Deck: The Devil

Number XV 

The system of numerology (inc. Tarot) reduces numbers to a single digit i.e. in this instance 15 = 1 + 5 = 6

Six

Both a fragile and incalculable number

Fragile: Truth, union, lovers, equality, equilibrium, accord, growth, sensitivity, protection
Incalculable: Unfoldment – revelation, Integration, Interfacing, Conjoining, Dependability, Joining opposites, Communication

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Earth

Planet

Saturn

Card Meaning

Base nature (primal behaviour): Superficial, materialism (worldly focus and earthly desires) - ego, attachment, impulse, fears, addiction, oppression 

Vulnerability, temptation and overindulgence: Desire - passion, manipulation, deception, lust, sexuality
Enslavement: Stuck, held back, trapped, bound
Illusion: Negativity, imbalance, loss and disruption 

Unhappiness

Learning the Tarot Cards: XIV - Temperance

 

The Major Arcana Deck: Temperance

Number XIV 

The system of numerology (inc. Tarot) reduces numbers to a single digit i.e. in this instance 14 = 1 + 4 = 5

Five

The beginning (1) of organisation, logical mental reasoning by the physical human full of spirit (4)

Motion
Self-initiative
Awareness of change
Balance in its own equation (middle)
Wholeness through the interaction of elemental parts
Expansiveness
Proper spiritual understanding  

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Fire

Planet

Jupiter 

Card Meaning

Calm and balancing approach, moderation - in action, thought, or feeling, restraint

The middle path, adapting to new circumstances, patience, diplomacy and control 
Temperament and harmonisation of the physic and material
Perspective, management and contentment, cooperation, mediation 
The impossible is possible; unrealistic can be achieved 
Alchemy (Chemistry) healing, synthesis, fusion, attunement, peace
Purpose, meaning

Learning the Tarot Cards: XIII – Death

 

The Major Arcana Deck: Death

Number XIII

The system of numerology (inc. Tarot) reduces numbers to a single-digit i.e. in this instance 13 = 1 + 3 = 4)

Four

Logic, reason, spirit, truth
Choice - acceptance and expression
Measurement and grounding - foundation, structure, order, convention, calm authority, simplicity, stability, endurance
Wholesomeness

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Water

Planet

Pluto

Card Meaning

Transformation - transition
Silence and retreat - renewal
Creation - life-changing events
Release - new beginnings
Endings - new cycles (new starts), new life emerging from old, letting go and moving on
Death
Divorce
Blessings in disguise

Learning the Tarot Cards: XII – The Hanged Man

 

The Major Arcana Deck: The Hanged Man

Number XII  

The system of numerology (inc. Tarot) reduces numbers to a single digit i.e. in this instance 12 = 1 + 2 = 3)

Three

The object of creation (fruit of knowledge – following a higher calling)
The union of two parts to create a unique whole – incorporating duality 

Ascension - the birthing of true wisdom
Finding the right mix – growth and harmony (new perspective and balance)
Energy – to loosen the mind Advantage

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Water

Planet

Neptune

Card Meaning

Spiritual Justice - insight and wisdom
Renewal, rebirth
Inner peace
Beginning and reasoning
Sacrifice for a higher cause
Reflection - Letting go, surrender, retreat, transition, growth and harmony
Waiting - temporary suspension of activity
Bright ideas
Selfishness 

Patience

Learning the Tarot Cards: XI Justice

 

The Major Arcana Deck: Justice

Number XI

The system of numerology (inc. Tarot) reduces numbers to a single digit i.e. in this instance 11 = 1 + 1 = 2

Two

Duality and balance (adding on another and balancing opposite force) - Mental and physical, masculine and feminine and positive and negative
Knowledge, communication, Negotiation, choice. action, reasoning, and wisdom
Contrast, Opposites
Partnership

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Air

Planet

Venus

Card Meaning

Life lessons
Impartiality, reason, mercy, honesty, morality, integrity, courage, wisdom, dignity, authenticity
Justice, fairness, and equality - the spiritual laws of truth and cause and effect and order - balance (natural law)
Examination, obligation, accountability
Commitment and contracts, court case (positive legal outcomes)

Learning the Tarot Cards: X The Wheel

 

The Major Arcana Deck: The Wheel

Number X

Perfection – infinite potential
Conversion
Recognition and understanding
Completed force - cycle, be it positive or negative

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element

Fire

Planet

Jupiter

Card Meaning

Karma
Life Cycles
Hand of Destiny, fate, and fortune
Turning point
Change
Chance
Two sides to fate
Luck
Consequence

Learning the Tarot Cards: IX The Hermit

The Major Arcana Deck: The Hermit

Number IX
The phase before moving on
Completion of a cycle
Foundation to begin a new cycle
Attainment and fulfilment

Arcana
Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element
Earth

Planet
Mercury

Card Meaning
Humility,wisdom
Solitude, soul searching
Detachment, observation, self-reflection
Truth - inner guidance, philosopher
Pilgrimage - ascension

Key Symbols

Hermit (seclusion for inner reflection) 
Lit Lantern (the light of perfect knowledge from intuition, illumination, self-discovery (in contact), the guiding light of inner wisdom - spiritual light of knowledge, hope, inspiration, enlightenment) 
Six Pointed Star (illumination by faith, state of perfection) 
Left hand holding the lantern (reinforces the connection to one’s intuition) 
Mountain stone-high (the quest for truth and ascent to a higher sphere of existence elevated intellect -achievements) 
White Beard (the wisdom of the ages) 
Wand - staff (direction, intensity and purification, guidance, authority) 
Hooded cloak/Cape (unknown, desire and discretion, alienation and withdrawal from the world to an advanced state of mind) 

Colours

Purple/Indigo (intuition and perception, wisdom and justice, idealism, spirituality, and compassion,
integrity and sincerity, devotion, fairness, and impartiality) 
Yellow/gold (‘cosmic mind’ - universal union, understanding, and intuitive abilities) 
White (balance, purity, truth, sincerity, the virtue of all kinds, the highest spirituality, and purity of motive)
Grey (stability and neutrality) 
Brown (earth – whole, serious, solid, steadfast, reliable, dependable and isolation, peace, health) 

Affirmation: I am chaste and virtuous. I dare to journey along unfamiliar paths to discover my inner voice and wisdom. The realms of my mind and spirit are more important than the pull of my senses.

"I will search for meaning and purpose in my life and daily activity. I will live quietly to create space for inner wisdom and explore unknown neglected parts of myself." 

The Hermit generally appears in a reading to indicate a time of introspection, contemplation. To gain wisdom through withdrawal and looking deep within our mind and spirit (the need for calm reflection and peace). It is a time of profound thought, discovering quite, looking inwards, and using thoughtfulness to discover answers for issues.

Learning the Tarot Cards: VIII - Strength

 

The Major Arcana Deck: Strength

Number VIII 

Infinity, rhythm, balance
Justice, perfect intelligence
Peace, understanding, strength, and regeneration
Health and wealth

Arcana
Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element
Fire

Planet
The Sun

Card Meaning
Inner strength, discipline -control, compassion, endurance, persistence
Poise, benevolence, tolerance, discretion
Well balanced body and mind - Rhythm, balance, peace (mental and physical, strength, health)
Steadiness, Achievement

Learning the Tarot Cards: VII - The Chariot

 

The Major Arcana Deck: The Chariot

Number VII
Fate, soul development and perfection
Mystery, intuition, evaluation  
Safety, security, effort, and successful completion

Arcana
Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element
Water

Planet
Moon

Card Meaning
Control of direction - fate, path
Will power, drive
Self-protection, security

Learning the Tarot Cards: VI - The Lovers

The Major Arcana Deck: The Lovers

Number VI
Equilibrium, co-operation, harmony
Love, beauty, hope, enthusiasm
Success, satisfaction

Arcana
Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element
Air

Planet
Mercury

Card Meaning
True love, trust, romance, passion
Relationship, partnership
Values, equality, union-bond, communication (balance is necessary)
Vulnerability, choice, decision, acceptance

Learning the Tarot Cards: V - The Hierophant

The Major Arcana Deck: The Hierophant

Number V
Creative thought
Moral law
Uncontrollable Force (change)

Arcana
Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents key time)

Element
Earth

Planet
Taurus

Card Meaning
Tradition (morality and conformity) 
Higher Consciousness (gateway, change) 
Inspirational Teacher of spiritual importance 

Key Symbols

Triple Crown (highest faculty - highest attainment of man in the spiritual
evolution)
Staff/Papal Cross (Holy Trinity - supreme status, spiritual leader)
Pillars (Left-Severity, Right-Mercy)
Red Robe (power of choice, self-conscious awareness)
Hand-Two fingers pointing upwards towards heaven and two towards 

Earth (blessing)
Crossed Keys (authority-‘keys to the kingdom of heaven’/balance
between conscious and subconscious)
Moon Crest (divine light, mediation, reflection, imagination, instinctive 

contact with higher plane, cyclic phases, mother-feelings) 

Colours

White (purity, truth, sincerity, virtue of all kinds, highest spirituality)
Red (element-fire, passion, acquisition-desire of any kind)
Gold (“cosmic mind” – universal wisdom, understanding, intuitive abilities)
Brown (material plane) 

Silver (stability, neutrality, great mother)

Affirmation: I listen to wise counsel and learn to embody my spirituality

“Staying grounded and authentic I share my learning with others so they may 

benefit too”

 

The Hierophant generally appears in a reading when we may find ourselves both

 learning and instructing.  It represents profound insight about our Self - the need to 

examine carefully and good change…an ‘Eye Opening Time”, to follow our 

higher self (consciousness) and share our blessings i.e. impart knowledge.  It also 

represents wise counsel is at hand, a person who can offer good advice and who is 

a wise teacher…provide worldly information and guidance towards success.
Indicates a time to both receive and give.

Learning the Tarot Cards: IV - The Emperor

The Major Arcana Deck:  The Emperor

Number IV

Logic
Reasoning (acceptance, measurement) 

Spirit (expression)

Arcana
Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents a key time)

Element
Fire

Planet
Mars (dynamic)

Card Meaning
Power (leadership, control, authority)

Discipline (reasoning)

Key Symbols

Crown (highest faculty - highest attainment of man in the spiritual evolution)
Eagle (immortality, superior forces of nature)
Mountains - steep (elevated intellect)
Red Robe (power of choice, self-conscious awareness)
Sceptre (authority, triumph, success)
Sword (air, intellect, mind, divine law of the universe - true and just)
Throne (power, strength, support)

Colours

Blue (balanced spiritual understanding)
Brown (material plane)
Gold (“cosmic mind” - universal wisdom, understanding, intuitive abilities)
Orange (vitality, success, passionate approach)
Red (element-fire, passion, acquisition-desire of any kind)
White (purity, truth, sincerity, virtue of all kinds,
highest spirituality)
Yellow (element-air, mental-intellect, imagination-creativity,
skill, balance)

Affirmation:  I stand firm and lead by example

“I have the tools and ability - I am a leader”

The Emperor often appears in a reading when at the point where
we need to assume control or will be given a position of responsibility
(strong foundations are in place) and as we lead to be mindful…to act
correctly with the best exertion - the need to convey structure,
concentrate, focus and control the mind

Learning the Tarot Cards: III - The Empress

The Major Arcana Deck:  The Empress

Number III

Harmony
Creation

Arcana: Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents a key time)

Element 
Earth

Planet 
Venus (harmony, beauty and union)

Card Meaning 
Comfort, protection
Mother (Birth)
Luxury (material gain, productive environment)

Learning the Tarot Cards: II - The High Priestess

The Major Arcana Deck: The High Priestess

Number II

Duality, balancing opposite force (positive-negative)

Reasoning, Knowledge, Wisdom

Arcana

Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents a key time)

Element

Water

Planet

Moon (personality of the subconscious)

Card Meaning

Wisdom, Knowledge

Secret, Mystery

Learning the Tarot Cards: I - The Magician

The Major Arcana Deck:  The Magician

Number (I):            Creation (start, seed)

                                      Oneness (singularity, individuality)

                                      Positive action (I am)

                                       

Arcana:                    Major deck (signals cycle in life and represents a key time)

 

Element:                  Air

 

Planet:                     Mercury (Intellect)

 

Card Meaning:     Will (determination, control)

                                    Possessing the tools

Key Symbols:

Red Cape (desire, discretion)

Cup (water, emotion, love, abundance)

Pentacle (earth, material aspects, money)

Sword (air, intellect, mind, energy)

Wand (direction, intensity, purification

Rod/Stick (spiritual unity, energy, creativity, talent, work, nature of all things)

Lily (purity of motivation)

Red Rose (passion)

Trees (life itself - the evolution of experience and awareness)

Castle (something of value is within, spiritual power, watchfulness, security)

Horizontal Fig 8 (cosmic symbol of eternal life)

Colours:

 

Red (fire, passion, acquisition-desire of any kind)

White (purity, truth, sincerity, virtue of all kinds, highest spirituality)

Yellow (air, mental-intellect, imagination-creativity, skill, balance)

Green (nature, renewal, vitality, harmony, fertility)

Affirmation:  I possess great skill-I can fulfill my desire

“It is my will so it will be”!

 

The Magician often appears in a reading when we need to be committed to acting on our ideas and inspirations, to trust, we have the skill and resources to be successful and to achieve many of our goals - to take action…positive results are indicated (self-confidence is required and applying a can-do attitude)

 

Learning the Tarot Cards: O - The Fool

      The Major Arcana Deck:  The Fool

Number (O):             Limitless

                                        Pure Energy

 

Arcana:                       Major deck (signals cycle in life and
                                        represents a key time)

 

Element:                    Air      

 

Planet:                        Uranus (Potential)

 

Card Meaning:        New Beginning

                                        Innocence

                                        Carefree