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Getting Started With the Tarot

Card Meanings Reference Guide


Welcome friend,

1.
My personal keywords for all 78 upright and reversed Tarot cards, all
ready for you to start using straight away. Super easy!

I’ve also included a blank Tarot Card Meanings Reference Guide,

2. because creating your own Tarot card keywords leads to a WHOLE


new understanding and connection with each card, bringing you
even closer to Tarot mastery.

If you’re creating your own, here’s what I recommend…

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Look at each card Learn about the Brainstorm 5 to 10 Circle the 2 or 3


and connect with card meanings on keywords or phrases keywords that truly
the energy of the biddytarot.com or in that come to mind capture the essence
card. a book. when you look at of the card.
the card.

Add those keywords to your Reference Guide. Simple as that!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Major Arcana 5
THE MAJOR
Suit of Cups 10 ARCANA
Suit of Pentacles 14
The 22 cards of the Major Arcana hold the keys to learning

Suit of Swords 18 spiritual enlightenment. This journey begins with The Fool (0)
and ends with The World (21).
Suit of Wands 22

DIY Keywords 26 cards often signify the ‘what’, or overall theme of a Tarot
reading, whereas the 56 suit cards (numbered from Ace to 10,
plus 4 Court Cards per suit) support the ‘how’.
Upright Card Meanings Reversed Card Meanings
When Major Arcana cards appear in a reading, you are being

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Beginnings, innocence, Manifestation, Love, harmony, Control, willpower,
spontaneity, resourcefulness, power, relationships, values success, action,
a free spirit inspired action alignment, choices determination

0. THE FOOL 1. THE MAGICAN 6. THE LOVERS 7. THE CHARIOT

Holding back, Manipulation, Self-love, disharmony, Self-discipline,


recklessness, poor planning, imbalance, opposition,
risk-taking untapped talents misalignment of value lack of direction

Intuition,
Femininity, beauty, Strength, courage, Soul-searching,
sacred knowledge,
nature, nurturing, introspection, being
divine feminine,
abundance compassion alone, inner guidance
the subconscious mind

2. HIGH PRIESTESS 3. THE EMPRESS 8. STRENGTH 9. THE HERMIT

Secrets, disconnected Creative block, Inner strength,


Isolation, loneliness,
from intuition, dependence self-doubt, low energy,
withdrawal
withdrawal and silence on others raw emotion

Authority,
Spiritual wisdom, religious Good luck, karma, Justice, fairness, truth,
establishment,
beliefs, conformity, life cycles, destiny, a cause and effect, law
structure,
tradition, institutions turning point

4. THE EMPEROR 5. THE HIEROPHANT 10. WHEEL OF FORTUNE 11. JUSTICE

Domination, excessive Personal beliefs, Bad luck, Unfairness, lack


control, lack of freedom, challenging resistance to change, of accountability,
the status quo breaking cycles dishonesty

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Pause, surrender, Endings, change,
Illusion, fear, anxiety, Positivity, fun, warmth,
letting go, new transformation,
subconscious, intuition success, vitality
perspective transition

12. THE HANGED MAN 13. DEATH 18. THE MOON 19. THE SUN

Delays, resistance, Resistance to Release of fear, Inner child, feeling


stalling, indecision change, personal repressed emotion, down, overly optimistic
transformation inner confusion

Shadow self, Judgement, rebirth, Completion,


Balance, moderation,
attachment, addiction, inner calling, integration,
patience, purpose
restriction, sexuality absolution accomplishment, travel

14. TEMPERANCE 15. THE DEVIL 20. JUDGEMENT 21. THE WORLD

Imbalance, excess, Releasing limiting Seeking personal


Self-doubt, inner critic,
self-healing, beliefs, exploring dark closure, short-cuts,
ignoring the call
re-alignment thoughts, detachment delays

Sudden change,
Hope, faith, purpose,
upheaval, chaos,
renewal, spirituality
revelation, awakening

16. THE TOWER 17. THE STAR


Personal
Lack of faith,
transformation,
despair, self-trust,
fear of change,
disconnection
averting disaster

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Love,
new relationships, partnership,
compassion, creativity mutual attraction

ACE OF CUPS TWO OF CUPS

Self-love, intuition, Self-love, break-ups,


repressed emotions disharmony, distrust

Celebration, Meditation,
friendship, creativity, contemplation, apathy,

THE SUIT OF CUPS


collaborations re-evaluation

THREE OF CUPS FOUR OF CUPS

Independence,
The suit of Cups represents the emotional realm of alone time,
Retreat, withdrawal,
checking in for
feelings and relationships. Cups indicate that you’re hardcore partying,
alignment
‘three’s a crowd’
thinking with your heart, rather than your head.

energy, purity, subtlety, receptivity and the strength of


inner power.

Revisiting the past,


In a reading, Cups suggest you are seeking solutions Regret, failure childhood memories,
innocence, joy

love and relationships, and creativity. SIX OF CUPS


FIVE OF CUPS

Living in the past,


Personal setbacks, self-
forgiveness, lacking
forgiveness, moving on
playfulness

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Opportunities, choices, Disappointment, Compassionate, caring, Emotionally balanced,
wishful thinking, abandonment, withdrawal, emotionally stable, compassionate,
illusion escapism diplomatic

SEVEN OF CUPS EIGHT OF CUPS QUEEN OF CUPS KING OF CUPS


Self-compassion, inner
Alignment, personal Trying one more time, Inner feelings,
feelings, moodiness,
values, overwhelmed indecision, aimless self-care, self-love,
emotionally
by choices drifting, walking away co-dependency
manipulative

Contentment, Divine love, blissful


satisfaction, gratitude, relationships, harmony,
wish come true alignment

NINE OF CUPS TEN OF CUPS


Inner happiness,
Disconnection,
materialism,
misaligned values,
dissatisfaction,
struggling relationships
indulgence

Creative opportunities, Creativity, romance,


intuitive messages, charm, imagination,
curiosity, possibility beauty

PAGE OF CUPS KNIGHT OF CUPS

New ideas, doubting Overactive imagination,


intuition, creative unrealistic, jealous,
blocks, emotional moody
immaturity

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Multiple priorities,
career opportunity, time management,
manifestation, prioritization,
abundance adaptability

ACE OF PENTACLES TWO OF PENTACLES

Lost opportunity, Over-committed,


lack of planning and disorganization,
foresight reprioritization

THE SUIT OF PENTACLES Teamwork,


collaboration, learning,
implementation
Saving money,
security, conservatism,
scarcity, control

The suit of Pentacles represents the material realm of THREE OF PENTACLES FOUR OF PENTACLES
possessions and growth. Pentacles indicate how we
create, shape, grow and transform the physical realm Disharmony, Over-spending, greed,
misalignment, self-protection
surrounding us. working alone

feminine energy, receptivity and physical manifestation.


In a reading, Pentacles suggest you are seeking

Financial loss, poverty, Giving, receiving,


lack mindset, isolation, sharing wealth,
worry generosity, charity

FIVE OF PENTACLES SIX OF PENTACLES

Recovery from
Self-care, unpaid debts,
one-sided charity
spiritual poverty

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Long-term view, Apprenticeship, Nurturing, practical, Wealth, business,
sustainable results, repetitive tasks, leadership, security,
perseverance, mastery, skill a working parent discipline, abundance
investment development

SEVEN OF PENTACLES EIGHT OF PENTACLES QUEEN OF PENTACLES KING OF PENTACLES


Financial
Lack of long-term Self-development, Financially inept,
independence,
vision, limited success perfectionism, obsessed with wealth
self-care,
or reward misdirected activity status, stubborn

Abundance, luxury, self-


security, family,
long-term success,
independence
contribution

NINE OF PENTACLES TEN OF PENTACLES

Self-worth,
The dark side of wealth,
over-investment in
work, hustling

Hard work, productivity,


opportunity, routine, conservatism
skill development

PAGE OF PENTACLES KNIGHT OF PENTACLES

Lack of progress, Self-discipline,


procrastination, boredom, feeling
learn from failure ‘stuck’, perfectionism

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Breakthroughs,
new ideas, mental weighing up options,
clarity, success an impasse avoidance

ACE OF SWORDS TWO OF SWORDS

Inner clarity, Indecision, confusion,


re-thinking an idea, information overload,
clouded judgement stalemate

SUIT OF Heartbreak, emotional


Rest, relaxation,
meditation,

THE SUIT OF
pain, sorrow, grief, hurt
contemplation,
recuperation

SWORDS
THREE OF SWORDS FOUR OF SWORDS

SWORDS Negative self-talk,


releasing pain,
optimism, forgiveness
Exhaustion, burn-out,
deep contemplation,
stagnation

The suit of Swords represents the mental realm of logic


and communication. Swords indicate your state of mind,
thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs.

Transition, change,
disagreements,
rite of passage,
competition, defeat,
releasing baggage
winning at all costs

In a reading, Swords suggest you are seeking solutions FIVE OF SWORDS SIX OF SWORDS

Reconciliation, Personal transition,


arguments, and decision-making. making amends, resistance to change,
past resentment

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Betrayal, deception, Negative thoughts, self- Independent, unbiased
Mental clarity,
getting away with imposed restriction, judgement, clear
intellectual power,
something, imprisonment, boundaries, direct
authority, truth
acting strategically victim mentality communication

SEVEN OF SWORDS EIGHT OF SWORDS QUEEN OF SWORDS KING OF SWORDS


Self-limiting beliefs, inner
Imposter syndrome, Overly emotional, Quiet power, inner
critic, releasing negative
self-deceit, truth, misuse of power,
thoughts, open to
keeping secrets cold-hearted manipulation
new perspective

Anxiety, worry, fear, Painful endings, deep


depression, nightmares wounds, betrayal, loss,
crisis

NINE OF SWORDS TEN OF SWORDS

Inner turmoil, deep- Recovery, regeneration,


seated fears, secrets, resisting an inevitable
releasing worry end

New ideas, curiosity, Ambitious, action-


thirst for knowledge, oriented, driven to
new ways of succeed, fast-thinking
communicating

PAGE OF SWORDS KNIGHT OF SWORDS

Self-expression, all
talk and no action, Restless, unfocused,
haphazard action, impulsive, burn-out
haste

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Inspiration, power, Future planning,
creation, beginnings, progress, decisions,
potential discovery

ACE OF WANDS TWO OF WANDS

Delays,
Fear of unknown,
lack of motivation,
lack of planning
weighed down

THE SUIT OF
WANDS Celebration, harmony,
Preparation, foresight,
marriage, home,
The suit of Wands represents the enterprise, expansion
community
spiritual realm of action, inspiration
THREE OF WANDS FOUR OF WANDS
and originality. Wands indicate the
spiritual level of consciousness and Lack of foresight, Breakdown in
delays, obstacles to communication,
mirror what is important to you at long-term goals transition

the core of your being.

Ruled by the element of Fire,

passion, enthusiasm and drive. Disagreement, Public recognition,

In a reading, Wands suggest you competition, victory, progress,

are seeking solutions relating


to inspiration, action FIVE OF WANDS SIX OF WANDS

and spirituality. Egotism, disrepute,


diversity,
agreeing to disagree fall from grace

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Speed, action, Natural-born leader,
Challenge, competition, Exuberance, warmth,
air travel, movement, vision, entrepreneur,
perseverance vibrancy, determination
swift change honour

SEVEN OF WANDS EIGHT OF WANDS QUEEN OF WANDS KING OF WANDS

Giving up, Delays, frustration, Shrinking violet, Impulsiveness,


overwhelmed, holding off aggressive, demanding haste, ruthless,
overly protective high expectations

Courage, persistence, Burden, responsibility,


test of faith, resilience hard work, stress,
achievement

NINE OF WANDS TEN OF WANDS

On edge, defensive, Taking on too much,


hesitant, paranoia avoiding responsibility

Enthusiasm, Energy, passion, lust,


exploration, discovery, action, adventure,
free spirit impulsiveness

PAGE OF WANDS KNIGHT OF WANDS

Setbacks to new ideas, Haste, scattered


pessimism, energy, delays,
lack of direction frustration

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0. THE FOOL 1. THE MAGICAN 2. THE HIGH PRIESTESS

DIY KEYWORDS
create your very own Tarot card keywords. Choosing 5. THE HIEROPHANT
3. THE EMPRESS 4. THE EMPEROR
your own keywords is a wonderful way to develop
a unique and special relationship with the Tarot,
informed by your life experiences and of course,
your intuition.

As you look at each card, make a list of 5 to 10 words


or phrases that you associate with the imagery,
symbols, colours, general “feel” of the card, and
personal experiences that the scene in the card may
remind you of. You can narrow your list down to 2
or 3 words, and write those words into the blank 6. THE LOVERS 7. THE CHARIOT 8. STRENGTH

keywords spaces provided.

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9. THE HERMIT 10. WHEEL OF FORTUNE 11. JUSTICE 18. THE MOON 19. THE SUN 20. JUDGEMENT

12. THE HANGED MAN 13. DEATH 14. TEMPERANCE 21. THE WORLD ACE OF CUPS TWO OF CUPS

15. THE DEVIL 16. THE TOWER 17. THE STAR THREE OF CUPS FOUR OF CUPS FIVE OF CUPS

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SIX OF CUPS SEVEN OF CUPS EIGHT OF CUPS ACE OF PENTACLES TWO OF PENTACLES THREE OF PENTACLES

NINE OF CUPS 10 OF CUPS PAGE OF CUPS FOUR OF PENTACLES FIVE OF PENTACLES SIX OF PENTACLES

KNIGHT OF CUPS QUEEN OF CUPS KING OF CUPS SEVEN OF PENTACLES EIGHT OF PENTACLES NINE OF PENTACLES

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TEN OF PENTACLES PAGE OF PENTACLES KNIGHT OF PENTACLES FIVE OF SWORDS SIX OF SWORDS SEVEN OF SWORDS

QUEEN OF PENTACLES KING OF PENTACLES ACE OF SWORDS EIGHT OF SWORDS NINE OF SWORDS TEN OF SWORDS

TWO OF SWORDS THREE OF SWORDS FOUR OF SWORDS PAGE OF SWORDS KNIGHT OF SWORDS QUEEN OF SWORDS

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KING OF SWORDS ACE OF WANDS TWO OF WANDS NINE OF WANDS TEN OF WANDS PAGE OF WANDS

THREE OF WANDS FOUR OF WANDS FIVE OF WANDS KNIGHT OF WANDS QUEEN OF WANDS KING OF WANDS

SIX OF WANDS SEVEN OF WANDS EIGHT OF WANDS

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