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22 Cards in this Set
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the fool |
-something is possible, despite logical reasons for it not to be, window of opportunity which you can see but may be invisible to others -innocence, unconventional, original -Uranus -elemental air *reversed: need to follow convention and to take advice even when you know it does not apply, conformity, trying to live in moment when having responsibility |
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the magician |
-effective in realizing plans in physical world; may result in changing job, starting new business, remaining aware of opportunities -outwardly confident, capable, successful due to planning, rehearsal, awaiting opportunity -pursuing study or applying self to career -Mercury: intelligence, nerves, arms, hands, fingers *reversed: lack of success due to being out of touch with reality; timing may be off or may be pushing something that will not succeed. Unbalanced and willful person whose desires and goals keep changing. Relationship = a partner who is possessive, domineering, unreliable |
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the high priestess |
-refection-scrolls represent inner knowledge of true purpose -moon at feet represents remembering true purposes at night when asleep -veil behind her limits view of water, focus on less attractive physical world -Pisces = remember true purpose but make way in material world -Moon: subconscious, instinct, hidden personality *reversed: walking away from time spent reflecting in order to pursue things in the physical world, seek out those who can help put plan into action. Return to life to live it. |
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the empress |
-living life to the fullest in uncomplicated way-brings joy to those around her, homey -relationship = pregnancy or woman at home with many kids-career = working from home -Venus: love, emotions, harmony, beauty, fruitfulness *reversed: domestic instability, retreating to own thoughts, development is blocked. Career = working at home not working out. Relationship = reluctance to pursue relationship to its next natural stage |
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the emperor |
-self-discipline; success in material world due to self-discipline -orange and red = passion and enthusiasm for life and its challenges -black and white, strong opinions-reliable, practical, enlists help of others to get stuff done-relationship = usually material provider, not romantic -Aries (self): masculine, cardinal, polarity = libra -Jupiter: sincerity, charity, dignified, leadership, reason *reversed: man who has been disciplined and is now mellowing, man is undisciplined and shrinks away from hard decision, argumentative. Relationship = man is undisciplined and looks for strong woman, mother-son relationship, likely to seek more than one partner at a time |
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the hierophant |
-teacher, institute, traditional approach, preserve knowledge and pass it on -authority figure, role model. Students must choose to learn. -red = passion, white = purity of motive, compassion -Taurus (personal possessions): feminine, fixed, polarity = scorpio *reversed: search for new ideas and possibilities, different perspectives to increase awareness. Relationship = unconventional relationship |
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the lovers |
-combination of masculine and feminine energies to move forward -physical needs = man and spiritual needs = woman -woman looking up = lasting fulfillment comes from within -masculine pushed forward towards challenges and achievements while feminine appreciates stillness -time when deciding to buy house, marry, relocate, travel -Gemini (self-expression): masculine, mutable, polarity = sagittarius *reversed: not ready to move on from current situation. Relationship = desire for romance but now for deeper relationship, desire for change |
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the chariot |
-struggle between thoughts and desires, mental discipline but personal emotional instability-magician + emotion -must use mind to make decision but also take feelings into account -Cancer (home life): feminine, cardinal, polarity = capricorn *reversed: completely absorbed by emotions and losing sight of clarity, explosive outbursts, overreacting or choosing unwisely, might be right time to retreat and anchor feelings |
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strength |
-inner strength, courage despite doubts -setting new frontiers, success from inner strength -Leo (personal pleasure and creativity): masculine, fixed, polarity = aquarius *reversed: fear or erosion of confidence, lion = passion but be wary of where passion is directed |
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the hermit |
-time to sit and reflect in order to see where they are in life -winter, understanding, reconciliation with self, create path -using strength to resolve inner conflicts, period of counseling, diary of thoughts -Virgo (work and self-improvement): feminine, mutable, polarity = pisces *reversed: began reflection but became overwhelmed, keeping busy with work to avoid dealing with emotional issues, job that take sup leisure time |
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the wheel of fortune |
-wheel of life, constantly in motion -4 animals = eagle/water, lion/fire, bull/earth, angel/air = lessons learned in Minor Arcana -relate life to seasons, time to realize what is happening in greater scheme -Jupiter *reversed: downturn in circumstances, need to return to Hermit to reflect, wheel is constantly turning |
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justice |
-deciding, awareness that decisions have consequences, less likely to blame others -red = can take action but considers consequences, blue sword = mental clarity, purple = spiritual purity, gray pillars = constraints of physical world -Libra (partnership): masculine, cardinal, polarity = aries *reversed: life is unfair and blame others, comparing self to others |
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the hanged man |
-life has us “tied up”, restricted, unable to change, spirit is still free -must look within for fulfillment-meditation, journey through life is temporary, prepare for time no longer have physical body -Neptune -elemental water *reversed: loss of faith in ability to surmount life’s obstacles-spirit is greater than the flesh, difficult times will pass |
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death |
-clearing away old to make room for new, gradual change -surrender to changes life presents -Scorpio (shared possessions, legacies): feminine, fixed, polarity = taurus *reversed: needs faith that life will provide opportunities for new things to replace the old-holding on to past people, behaviors, situations |
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temperance |
-long-term purpose, learning, awareness that there is a path for both spiritual and physical-Sagittarius, travel -energy in head = attained understanding, path = purpose, balancing cups of water/emotions, orange triangle/fire/enthusiasm, white square/earth/practical application of understanding, third eye chakra/air/understanding -success through keeping a balanced approach -Sagittarius (philosophy and higher thinking): masculine, mutable, polarity = gemini *reversed: acting without long-term vision, yolo attitude, unaware of repeating patterns |
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the devil |
-seduced by material world-learning fulfillment cannot coexist with the responsibilities which stem from too much ownership and seeking to control own world -figures with gold chains are secure in bondage, tire of life and long to sleep -sus of anything new and different preventing from trying new things -Capricorn (public life) : feminine, cardinal, polarity = cancer *reversed: ready to hear alternatives and to change, control gives away to acceptance of a force greater than them |
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the tower |
-attachment often brings disappointment, sudden change that cannot be avoided -Mars *reversed: warned of impending change and avoided it, remaining where they are in life; change will approach again from another angle |
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the star |
-feeling centered, does not require exterior structures and routines to give sense of security or purpose, hopefulness, creativity, faith in life’s possibilities -Aquarius = to release selves physically from structures and routines which bind, and to make the most of the mind and imagination -holiday, period of mental and emotional freedom resulting from fresh ideas or creative projects-pool of water = subconscious mind and source of creativity, jugs and pouring = taking ideas from imagination and making them tangible, 8 stars with 8 points = 8 main chakras -success will result from positive attitude and creative solutions to problems -Aquarius (hopes and ideals on larger scale): masculine, fixed, polarity = leo *reversed: lacks faith in life, themselves, or in viable solutions to present problems-need to take a break, rest from life’s demands, need for shock from tower |
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the moon |
-preferring to retreat from life into dreams rather than face life -compelling dreams at night that may be offering insight -moon’s face is closed = going within self to seek answers to life’s questions, towers = isolation from earth and from each other, dog and wolf howl = demands of conscious mind, people around, life itself. Sounds drive further into own mind. Pool = subconscious mind-remaining in moon energy can make them unreachable and isolated from physical body and from others-look closely at what is happening beneath the surface -Pisces (dreams and self-delusion): feminine, mutable, polarity = virgo *reversed: less deception in life than previously |
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the sun |
-time of joy in life’s possibilities, children, pleasure which comes from knowing that life is good when it is good-orange banner = passion and enthusiasm; lion from Strength has become banner in sun -Leo’s joy and enthusiasm, career in public eye -Sun *reversed: situation where they are unable to derive fulfillment or joy. Need to return to Moon to face self and fears. Career = competition (maybe in sales). Pressure to achieve or perform. |
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judgement |
-listen to inner voice and consider repercussions of actions -clarity of judgement-red cross = meeting of linear time and universal time, success has been earned -Pluto -elemental fire *reversed: lacks clear vision of consequences of actions, may be seeking short-term fulfillment through material goals without deeper thought |
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the world |
-suggests long-term success resulting from inner balance and harmony -very positive outcomes -travel around world, existence of partner from another part of world, meeting someone abroad-figure depicts success as on ongoing process and having right mental outlook, carries wands lightly for she is aware that success if a state of mind -balance between four elements = harmony -Saturn -elemental earth *reversed: still positive, climbed mountain to be faced with another and greater success, travelled from another part of world and will soon return, completion of journey |
