The Vampire Tarot of the Eternal Night

This document is a quick reference guide for both traditional and non-traditional Tarot Cards.
This reference is not intended to all inclusive, but is intended to provide a general guide for the
beginning Tarot Card reader. This summary was compiled from several books, papers,
documents and online resources.

The descriptions and images contained in this document make reference to the traditional Major
and Minor Arcana Tarot cards contained in two non-conventional decks represented by a
“Vampire” theme. The images in this document are represented by the cards from “The
Vampire Tarot of the Eternal Night”, by David Corsi.

Compiled by: Garry C. VanPool

Revised: 12-20-2009

Tarot Card Chart:

Tarot Suit Vampire Suit Element Action Function

Wands Wands Fire Offensive Feelings
Swords Swords Air Offensive Thinking
Coins Pentacles Earth Defensive Sensation
Cups Chalices Water Defensive Intuition
The Major Arcana
No 0 – The Fool No 1 - The Magician No 2 – The High No 3 – The Empress
(Chaos) (Free Will): Priestess (Intellect)
(Unconscious)

Curiosity urges you You are the “Master” of Heed your inner voice You are gifted with an
toward a new path or a your own destiny. Use and look within yourself acute and active mind.
new adventure. Nothing your resources wisely. to find the answers that Exploit these qualities
can contain your free The Magician may you seek. Represents through study or
spirit. The Fool may also represent a person who the keeper of secrets and creative activities.
offer some protection but is a smooth talker of a mysteries. Pay attention Intellect may provide
you must be aware of trickster. to your inner intuition, the proper platform to
pitfalls that lie ahead. hunches and dreams. start a new project.

No 4 - The Emperor No 5 – The Hierophant No 6 - The Lovers No 7 - The Chariot

(Solidity) (Master) (Revelation): (Liberation)

The Emperor is a Follow the path of New knowledge may This card urges you to
powerful and influential righteousness and bring a new perspective free yourself from the
person who is a born sincerity. You will to your illusions, conditions that imprison
leader, a person of always be an example presenting a reality that your very nature. The
authority, responsible and a guide for those is much different from Wagon may represent
and wise. The Emperor around you. This card the one you imagined. an unexpected package
is not someone who can may represent a The Lovers represent or a visitor or a possible
be dismissed easily. devotion to a path of Love and Relationships. retreat.
spiritual development.
 No 8 – Justice (Self No 9 - The Hermit No 10- Wheel of No 11 – Strength
Control): (Quest): Fortune (Eternity) (Rigor):

You are aiming at an The Hermit represents The end of a cycle Now is not the time to
idea of perfection that is the time necessary to corresponds to the act without thought.
difficult to reach. reflect on what your beginning of a new cycle Mitigate your instinct
Justice also may desires and true in eternal growth. Good with common sense.
represent a final aspirations are. The and evil are on two sides The greatest power is
reckoning or the Hermit represents the of the same coin. This the power of nature.
determination to fight need for meditation or card can represent good Strength from within
evil or set things simply the desire to be luck and is generally a must always is
straight. alone. positive card. measured.

No 12- The Hanged No 13- Death No 14- Temperance No 15- The Devil
Man (New Vision) (Resolve): (Balance): (Dark side):

The Hanged Man
represents a mental
disturbance, hunger and
restraint. He may
represent someone who
is not to be trusted. A
possible traitor in your
midst.
Death represents the Temperance represents The Devil represents an
end of something and harmony, balance, unconscious force that
the beginning of moderation and beauty. will enslave us to
something new. A The card of temperance addictions, prejudices
transformation. tells us to exercise and dark passions.
moderation with in all of
your actions.
 No 16- The Tower No 17- The Star No 18- The Moon No 19- The Sun
(Warning): (Protection): (Shadow): (Light):

The Tower represents a The Star represents an
shattering of illusions, a ascent to a higher state
rude awakening or a (materialistic or
sudden change of spiritual). It may
circumstance. Be aware represent being taken
of your limitations. over by another’s
viewpoint. The Star card
is affectionately called
the wish card
The Moon represents a The Sun represents
time to rest and sleep dawn, illumination,
but also a time to creativity, clarity, logic,
dream. The moon may joy and the dispelling of
represent an inner illusions. It may refer to
depression, though not a bad situation that you
often severe. will overcome.

No 20- Judgment No 21- The World

(Rebirth): (Good Fortune):

Judgment represents a The World often signifies

judgment, a renewal, or
an awakening. Judgment
may also represent the
recalling the past or
coming out of a state of
rest.
that the cycle is complete
or the successful
completion of the matter
in hand. The journey
ends and a new one
begins.
Wands
Wands indicate the work place and the family setting of the querient. Wands represent
actions, vitality, energy, travel, business ventures and the family setting.
Ace Wands II (2) Wands
A beginning: Disharmony:
A creative beginning, a Conflicts in the family or
new business venture, a work place are
profitable journey, an inevitable. You must
inheritance, a new know how to adapt
career or a birth in the yourself to ongoing
family. changes. A partnership
that is yet to be fulfilled
is drawn toward a
common goal.
V (5) Wands VI (6) Wands
A Challenge: A Conquest:
With your gifts of You have won your
courage and tenacity, battle in spite of many
you are capable of facing obstacles. Be proud of
any challenge, yourself. Helpful friends
competition, quarrel or provide leadership
obstacles. during
III (3) Wands IV (4) Wands
New undertaking: Rest:
It is time to dare! You have just ended a
Hesitation may suffocate very difficult phase of
enthusiasm. Slow down. your life. Now you can
May represent relax and recharge your
cooperation in business energies before starting
affairs, trade and again. Represents the
commerce brought potential for progress,
together by a good renewal and new
partnership. beginnings.
VII (7) Wands VIII (8) Wands
Rivalry: Communications:
.
Gossip about you may Good news is coming
have negative effects. and perhaps it is just
Defend your position. A what you were waiting
fight or struggle that one for. Everything will
may have to face soon. happen quickly as your
goals are near.
 IX (9) Wands X (10) Wands Knave of Wands Knight of Wands
A Barrier: A Burden: Trusted Collaborator: The Watchman:

You feel threatened and Your work implies much A young but talented Someone as been
are attempting to effort and responsibility. person may be of great observing you for some
protect yourself by all Are you sure you want help. Represents a new time with the intention
possible means, but this to do everything by energy, a change, a of evaluating your
may be a false alarm. yourself? This is a hard person who is energetic preparedness. You may
Success is near, but the burden to carry. or a message. The soon be put to the test.
struggle has been hard. Knave may bring discord The Knight is someone
to you or the who is adventurous,
proceedings, so take energetic, resourceful
care when dealing with and cunning. He is
“clever” types. immature, and may not
follow through, so be
cautious if you are
trusting in this person.

Queen of Wands King of Wands

The Rival: A Patron:
Discover who is attempting Enjoy the trust and
to obstruct you with any protection of an important
means available. Act with person who may facilitate
prudence and try to your career. Often
anticipate their every move. represents an older
The Queen of Wands usually successful, confident,
represents a creative energetic person in business,
woman, with good business religion or politics.
skills. She is successful and
dynamic. Bear in mind that
sometimes this person can
be manipulative and self
indulgent.
Swords
Swords indicate the intellect, language, communication and ideas, but also refer to conflict and
all sorts of difficulties and challenges. They also represent desires for freedom and
independence. Swords represent thoughts, words, communications and the mind.

Ace Swords II (2) Swords III (3) Swords IV (4) Swords

Willpower: Attention: Disenchantment: Isolation:

You need to make a Strength is born of your Something or someone An event you have no
quick and intelligent capacity to maintain self has hurt you deeply, control over forces you
decision. Logic must control. Every action shattering your to take a pause. Take
prevail. Indicates new you take without certainties. There advantage of this time to
vigor or moving toward thinking can be waste of seems to be no remedy rest and reorganize your
something good energy. for this situation. ideas.

V (5) Swords VI (6) Swords VII (7) Swords VIII (8) Swords
Loss: The Trip: Oppression: Constraint:

You have fought an You are leaving things Represents a thief, and A period of sacrifice,
extenuating battle behind and heading into intruder or someone who solitude or the feeling of
against a ferocious the unknown, which is dishonest and covert. being entrapped by the
adversary, but there brings doubts and fears. Represents deceit and past. It may also be a
were great losses on The situation must be slander. Guard your self imposed condition or
both sides. balanced. secrets well and take fears of what others
care of what you say. think about you.
 IX (9) Swords X (10) Swords Knave of Swords Knight of Swords
Theft: Affliction: An Assistant: The Paladin:

Stay alert, because You are giving up on a Do not underestimate In difficult moments,
someone is plotting dream that you have the potential of a you can always count on
against you in the pursued for a long time, colleague who is not an the support of a friend
shadows. Deception and and with it, and expert, but is able to who has proven to be a
betrayal are around the important part of your learn rapidly by hard staunch ally. May
corner. life. Represents a work and dedication. represent someone who
betrayal by someone is quick witted, but often
close. rushes into a situation.

Queen of Swords King of Swords

A Volatile Woman: The Commander:
You are dealing with an Often a mature man,
energetic and determined intelligent, well read and a
woman. Nothing can stop good communicator. Under
her from getting what she his guidance you will have
wants. She is unbending the opportunity to attain
and severe and will not important objectives to your
tolerate weaknesses. The ventures. This person may
Queen of Swords may use his communication skills
represent the questioner. as a weapon against you, in
Usually a woman, intelligent, order to justify his objectives.
educated, articulate and This person may represent a
independent who may judge, powerful commander,
become spiteful, opinionate a firm
and bitter, so beware.
Pentacles (Coins)
Pentacles represent wealth, contracts, profits and materialism in general. They indicate the
ties between people and things, places, objects and more generally, with daily living.
Pentacles represent the materialistic, practical, conservative and grounding aspects of life.

Ace Pentacles II (2) Pentacles III (3) Pentacles IV (4) Pentacles

A good Omen: A Choice: Innocence: Stability:

What you desire will It may be necessary to Too much trust in those You fear losing the
come true and things take a position on an around you makes you things that you have
will work out for the issue that needs to be vulnerable. Someone accumulated and seek to
best. Initial rewards resolved. It is best not may profit from your avoid risks that could
from financial venture or to hesitate. You must hard work. Success will cause harm. Your
initial actions. Rewards prioritize your spending come from expertise and frugality may transform
at this stage may be and balance your professionalism. itself into greed.
small. finances.

V (5) Pentacles VI (6) Pentacles VII (7) Pentacles VIII (8) Pentacles
Discomfort: Equilibrium: Patience: Learning:

You may feel along and Gifts received must be A project grows and You are about to learn
unloved, and you may reciprocated. Don’t take develops slowly. To new skills or undertake
feel oppressed by advantage of the obtain the best results, something new. Your
difficulties. May generosity of others. it is advisable not to success depends on your
represent a down turn in make haste but be commitment. May be
living style. patient. repetitive work.
 IX (9) Pentacles X (10) Pentacles
Prudence: Wealth:
A difficult situation
requires extreme This is a prosperous
caution. Weigh each period for positive
option carefully and financial results and
leave nothing to chance. increasing your capital
May represent the end wealth. Business deals
to a current venture and are advantageous and
that a steady level of good fortune is smiling
earnings have been upon you, your family
reached. Rest, enjoy and business.
and reap the benefits of
your efforts.
Queen of Pentacles
A Career Woman:
Represents a realistic,
capable and determined
woman who represents
authority or may be a person
that is a mature mother
figure. Sometimes, this can
represent the actual
questioner. Usually
represents a generous family
woman who has money to
spend and security. On a
negative note, the Queen of
Pentacles may be obsessed
with material wealth and she
may fear feelings
Knave of Pentacles Knight of Pentacles
A Friend: The Profiteer:
A serious and reliable Trust your intuitions
person is offering you concerning a business
help with a delicate partner who will be
matter. Usually useful. Represents a
represents a younger quick and purposeful
woman/girl or immature man, a person who is
adult that is earthy, dependable and practical
practical and possibly or may represent a
overweight. A future material development
enterprise could bring that could bring further
future wealth but take similar projects or
extreme care. success.
King of Pentacles
A Professional:
The tenacity of this man has
determined his destiny and
represents a person of power
or a father figure. He
demonstrates competence in
his job and transmits security
to those around him. Often
he is a man of finance,
sometimes through business,
but often he comes from Old
Money.
Chalices (Cups)
Chalices refer to the emotional and spiritual aspect of life and indicate love in all its possible
forms. They represent desires, hopes, joys and displeasures and all the emotional aspects of a
person. Chalices also unveil the secrets of the subconscious, bringing to light eventual fears,
blocks and conditioning.

Ace of Chalices II (2) Chalices III (3) Chalices IV (4) Chalices

A Party: A Happy Union: Happiness: Fulfillment:

The family unites to When the right people What you have sown is You have obtained the
toast you at a happy meet, profound and now bearing fruit. success you deserve and
event. This is the lasting bonds are Rejoice and be grateful your worth has been
beginning of a joyful created. Represents for what you receive. recognized. You feel
event. Beginning of happiness and harmony Love, a happy conclusion that you have finally
love, joy, beauty or good between two people or a or unknown talents are reached your goal.
health new romance. discovered

V (5) Chalices VI (6) Chalices VII (7) Chalices VIII (8) Chalices
Unease: The Past: Ecstasy: The Departure:

You lack the strength An encounter with a An intense passion You are leaving what is
necessary to combat person from the past overwhelms you familiar to you to begin
your fears. May brings back feelings in unexpectedly and you a new life elsewhere, but
represent sorrow, the you that you have never feel you cannot resist. the move is difficult and
loss of a loved one, or a forgotten. You want to abandon painful. May represent
failed relationship. yourself to this passion. an emotional risk.
 IX (9) Chalices X (10) Chalices
Well-Being: Cooperation:
It is the right time to Peace and calm prevails
grant yourself a pause in your surrounding.
and enjoy the pleasure People come together
life has to offer you. Full and collaborate in
of happiness and well- perfect harmony. The
being. A good times cycle of happiness is
card. completed and now all is
in harmony. A happy
family life, true
friendships and lasting
happiness.
Queen of Chalices
The Opportunist:
Be careful of those who may
take advantage of your
generosity for their own
profit. Usually a Woman
who is sensitive, intuitive
and sympathetic and at
times mystical. The Queen
can negatively be too
emotional, dishonest and
may some times play the
victim. May represent a
good wife or loving mother.
Knave of Chalices Knight of Chalices
An Admirer: The Guardian:
Someone demonstrates Only the one who loves
affection and devotion to you truly understand
you, but shyness who you are. Nothing
prevents them from escapes his glance and
openly declaring their his heart. A quick and
feelings. Knaves are purposeful man who
younger females or bears a message. The
immature adults. This Knight is someone who
card may represent is romantic, intuitive,
someone who is sensitive and
sensitive, creative and intelligent.
lives life to the fullest.
King of Chalices
The Mentor:
Let yourself be guided by
those who are capable of
helping you in your personal
growth. You will acquire
useful teachings. Often
represents an older man
guided by his emotions. He
is sensitive but can become
quite jealous at times. May
represent a business man, a
man of law, kindness, a
considerate person.