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    ‘Body, Mind & Spit / Divination / Tarot Cross the veil between worlds into the fairy realm of adventure and illumination Enter the amazing world of fairies—a magical place where youl solve everyday challenges and receive gifts of spel | Insight. Seen thuough the Vitorian magnifying sass the Fairy Courts reveal wondrous sosiety tha mirrors the human one. ‘This in-depth, informative companion guide to The Vietorian Fatry Tarot ites you to enter a realm such tke our own, half glimpsed among flowers at the bottom of & garden, Explore cach car, eam how to interpret iin a reading, and enjoy the fairy lore woted in every gorgeous image. The veil between the ‘words Is thin enough to ross over, so Tet your adventure begin! LUNAEA WEATHERSTONE art by GARY A. LIPPINCOTT 5 HS 5140 usisizsocan wwneticons Feats at ont About the Author e Luwaea Westiitastont (Poland, Oregon prs, teacher nd tarot ardor ho ha been svg the Pogson for sie in er aes | dasa owner of Sapien maine. As Grove Meter othe Shtthond of the Sve Branch, she fe | yearnings in oes pictus: She has been working with ‘he tart for mone than forty yrs, About the Artist e Gany A, Liprincorr (Petershars, Massachusetts) bas won raumerous awd fori antsy at ‘which sn many collections wore, Books he haired include Brace Colville’ Joomy Thatcher. Dragon Hatcher and Jane Ylen’s Came tthe as Bal. (AmMICTORIAN —~z, ‘C FAIRY ®COMPANION °): een _ LUNAEA WEATHERSTONE art by GARY A. LIPPINCOTT / \ | \ | | | 2 Woodbury, Minnesota ‘ae Vn Fay Coane © 2019 by Lanse Wenhenone at fy ay imo ie rel Noto ey. ‘Sage whet ates pean fom Lvl Places cept Inthe eof be qiaons embod no ae nd eve ak dsp by Rees Zine hate no bree Bec tcacomCTouines ‘Cone design by Kei Bow Mardis 309 by Cary pact Ineo or esa om adil Fea Doge (Dower ibetons 200) sedan hte bar om 922 ‘Bere Vr Orme (Dover Pb. 200) evelyn gtd leak of ene Wave IseNo7e07N73191 “The Vicon Fy Tt come ofa ee a of Levey Wore dos ot pasate in ender hr any ‘hon or pont conctnng pate bs Waste fe tenon ons and Se pai "A nl aos eof sho Frade, Bethe pba ‘sone peal inate str oa ah ares pone nambee "ay iret erences oman intake caren pu cain ae ber ans ue ha ce ion Won 35125299 Pinta in ina ‘To the spots of Arthur Rackham and J. M. Bard “uses of the magical sus mG metropuction 1 The Majgr Arcana 13 ‘The Mingr Arcana The Spring Court 81 The Summer Court 123 The Autumn Court 161 The Winter Court 197 AvrenwonD: Why Believe in Fairies? 243 APPENDIX: The Language of Flowers 245 uiocrarny 249 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 253, dri Court and Elin Throng, Unto whom the groves belong, “And by laws of ancien date Found in scrols of Fats Fate \ | Stream and fount are dedicate, \ Whereoer or fut tay Far from haunts of men may say, We adjure you, say no more Exiles onan alien shore, But with pls of magic birth, (Once again make lad the earth! @ e vey ete fan ane nent {Sed ok pnp ies he re erent pe eigenen Da) Int pen yn Soe per sl tay ong oe asenn k eto etn ies el on ie “er any ow try rhe Vicon ot sha dn op ymin hs ky rah ae ‘tins yout capone At an hoop Vian ying asthe panies a! pur evel dh tact nite, hanged among he Mowers a he Dotto ofthe iden He obser them sn about thei basics rom sont eso, and ther moodle and concent he sal inge—eying with thse ‘von. pring the fies ae rete ac ll ith crate neg In sume thy are mote emotional an ene su dling che oy of he ea nbs In aan they ae een once noe, bt hs tne wh ae oad the ein ol gathering energy that mane a wok anc haet In winter they ae inable and quam ‘ther kept indoors an nal of heats when abl in he ea tec Ide Only ene cardi the Vtoran Fy Taro shows + mor tal man the Fook Inthe est of he cars, yon ae ooking tothe fas wordt hee and ing tn as oe of ther oie Imagine ti you dae sft Engh gh descends, an you sep oie t svar he me eo ting, Wling ars the goss toward the daisy tes, you atch fie paseo ting meld. sain harp has been stack ety Ayo enter the whe dort spine hunting ein frm ching pee mae the We of wich you hve never eae rao fre eshoning et flow a pth in th le no in the dk. Sen yo nl yours na are pool ofthese enchanted flowers and yo fect smal ts 2 your Gothing and your ha ou have fond the ty oud. andthe ais have fondu ‘Victorians saw fses in many lights fom a romantic and escapist pot of ve, om a place of Feat, rom longing and lust, ftom a deste for innocence and chilike wonder. ‘We se fares as we wish to se them, The vell between the worlds is thin enough o css ver if nly yo belee Some Facts about Fairies Fares, ke humans, have many diferent physical forms, cub tural astm, al bei. You wl ge to knoe the Victorian fares better through the card of cours, but here area fee frequently asked questions by those who would journey in their ind Can the fairies fly? ‘es, all ofthe Vitortan fies are winged and can ly But fairy Hight is achieved by combination of physical and ‘emotional elements and certain conditions ca beep fry cethbound, sich injury, startin, fight, lfdoubs (it helps f you believe in them), or just being in arly bad mood Are all fairies very small? Na. Some fies, such the majestic Ish side, a alle ‘han humans, Other es are shapeshiRers and dap thee ‘Se tsat dei immediat ned (ipping through keyhole, forezample). The Victorian Inte inthis deck, however, are all quite small—ypically between 7 and 9 inches (17 to 2 elie) fr an al far. Are fairies immortal? Yes and no, Some tyes of fires do ive forever, while oh rs have lives that are fleeting an fog, The Victorian fais vised in this deck age very slowly over many years, The elders em to stop aging at certain pot, and tis unknown whether the f seem wo coer ther, so the general concason is that they ‘donot, Environmental conditions such as dg or biz zaniscan weaken fries to the point of calla, but they do not appear tobe fatal ines and injuries can case great ‘in, but again do not seem to cause permanent damage. (Observation has indicted hat the only way these fies ics by sudden violence, suchas murder animal stack, oF tes ever de of old age ¢ doesn fatty war ‘The Structure of the Deck AL taut decks are made upof to parts the Major Arcana andthe Minor Arcana (arent is fom a word that seas eres). The Major Arcana ‘The Major cads have names lke the Empress, Death and ‘he Moon. Whee a Major Arcana at comes up i a ead ican be interpreted ass important ewe, ie experience ‘oso work The Majors how univers archetypes tht ak 101 to pay atiention and receive a significant Isso slong, yo jumey dough ie ivropucrion Te The Conjuror The twenty-two cands ae taditionally aumbered ane through twenty-one, with the Fool cand as er. Some tarot readers use these number additonal tools for intexpret ssocating them with numbers in the Minor Arcam ang them together to find cards tht ate related, and 50 on, You cat also completely dsrogard the number f you choose, and simply let the name ofthe ead and the imag. «xy inform your interpretation, It one of tars pleasunes thae you can always find techniques chat best fit your own cosmology. There it never an end to the thing you ean Ise fom (au ext) trot “The Major Arana can te TeADmionst ooo VierontaW Bua Tanor The Foo. The Foo! ‘The Magician The Conjurer ‘The High Priestess The Seress The Empress The Empress The Emperor. eens The Emperor ‘The Hiewphant. The Var The Lovers. The Fairy Bede The Chariot, The Chiat Strength, Fonte “The Hermit, The Hermit “The Wheel of Fortune... The Wheel of Time Tastee The Magsrate “The Hanged Man “The Hanging Fairy Death s Desth “Temperance Temperance The Des Goblin Market The Tower The Baring Oak The Suar The Star ‘The Moon “The Moon, ‘The Son The Sun Judgement Awakening “The Weld The Words ‘The Minor Arcana The Minor Aca cards ae infor suits ke a deck fly Ing cards and ae often imerpreted a relating co day-o-day experiences and passing evens In this deck the tditionsl meanings ofthe cards ae retained, but the Four suits have been ney envisioned as four Fairy Courts ‘The concep of Fairy Cours bas been explored by fry ‘logins fr many years ad appears often in Victorian airy lore and ar. English Viwrian society was stromal hierar chical and intuenced bythe yal aristocracy: Whetber the Fairy Courts took thei ues fom the mortals oF vie verse, ‘who can say? Examples of Fairy Courts include the Selle sand Unselie Counts (ade up of good fies and bad fais, respecte, the Fairy Cour of Love, the oping Furies and the seasonal Fry Courts Thee seasonal courts ae the ‘nes we vs inthe Victorian Fsty Tarot. The Minor Arcana TRADIOAL oes VICTORAN Fay TRO Wands ‘The Spring Court Cups "The Summer Court Penta. ‘The Autumn Court, Swords ‘The Winter Court, “The Fairy Courts are made up of fourteen cards cach ace ‘Ovough ren and the Hera, Knight, Queen, and King (For 3 general description of ech cour, see the ace for that season.) How to Use the Cards Te may sccm simpli, but the most important thing about working wih rot cards st relly ook at them. Take your time and enter the picture, imagining yourself within ts landscape. Then lose your eyes and envision the cat agin, remembering what you have seen, Often the most import ant part ofehe cards imagery’ wll be what lagers in your rind, Let the fiver come forth—and they rgy be faes ‘wha arent even picture onthe cal! They wl ead yo fs ‘herinto the land of Fairy where advent and illrination ovat (IF you ae word about not beng able vo return t0 ‘your everyday if, hold an ito nll in your hand as the fai ies cannot side ion) ‘Afer you have spent cme looking at the cad, read the desertion foe ures naghs toes nearing Trois very subjective! Use your intston to Bnd the messages the cards ol for you and yo alone. The sein ln each deseipuon calle “when you get this card in a reading” writen 36 IF the can concerns you personally, but conser whether 1k might refer to another person insted or perhaps isn't shout a person at all but the stustion isl. For example, ‘he Empress card symbolizes mothety love and cate, shich oul be about your own abilty to give such love, your need for such love, oF a opportunity to use motherly qualities in {he situation you ae asking about (among many other poss be inerpretations). Lt the dseiptions be starting point for your answer not the entirety of your answer ‘One af the est ways to Hear any new tno deck 1 g0 tvough the cards gully and sty aloud oneond descrip ‘ion of what you see This scart execs can be done over axl over, with more esl about theca each ime yo Ao it, Even tarot experts can benefit rom this feshening, technique I's easy ogee tuck in what you think you know out a caus meaning and By working withthe cars n a sponcancous loge, you ke them cll You what they want to convey I also gets your analytical mind out ofthe way $0 your intuition ean come through, an nttion isa the hereof al divination, Tor more ways to work with your Victorian Fi ‘sc the press chapter beginning on page 253 About Reversals ‘When using the car in reading you can choose to rad them all uptight oF to consider wht it means when card {s reversed (upside down). The Victorian Fay Tarot was mended 1 e wea upight, Bu if you enjoy using reversal by all means do so The important thing isto be consistent. Let your eseds know whether you wil be considering reve sa or ot, 50 they kno hich way to present themecles— sud s0 you won't second.uess youre. Hf you decide you will read all cards upright then tur any upsidedown cards Figheside up when you ineepet the reading. An exellent ‘ook on exploring the reversed meanings of tarot earls i The Compe Bok of Tt Revs by renowned aoe master Mary K. Greet The Care and Feeding of Your Deck “Thor re many school of thought about the proper way to care for a tarot deck. In ny view the proper ways whatever {eel ight for yo, I you fel the cards retain thei energy ‘best in theircriginal box, then that is perfectly correc, Kyo refer to keep your cade in an embroidered ig o sik scart foc hand.carved saalwocd box adorned with jewel that i pect to0, The crucial thing sto test your cas with respect. Pat them sway caeally—wieh thanks'—wvhen you are Sinise with ther, You may want 10 store them wih special ery: tals or other snes to hep clay an ence thir eneg Stauolite erystals also known a fairy crosses) are particu Jery good fo journeying inthe firy world and symbolize the place where the fry and mortal wold intersect. ‘ou can “fee” your deck by placing itn moonlight or on bed of ish ye, whichis sacred tothe ty folk Othe ‘oo nights ofthe year when he entire Fry hot sides forth between the worlds, Samhain (Halloween) and Beltane (May ve) pa your tarot deck on a windowsill with 3 ny dish of «eam ard serpin a an fering, and ask the Fair fl 0 ees the ends at they pss ‘The \lictorian Language of Flowers "Thronghou this ook you wil noice references to parila owes ad thei mesnings for the Victorians had a complex ora language. For more on this, please xe the appendix / Where shall point the Ein wing? / Worlds of pare imagining: | ‘ion hore virtue rues the heart ‘hence the Fairies ne'er depart! 0+ The Fool Come ary, © human child! To the waters an the wld With a fcr, hand in hard. € theran smees es hl ened puts men fos pe bah con Fitng ke civatr en eeninuies Teo arp Cals Fay juny meg cEah epee ech eh ‘pruniy oqeseu oul rena red caper nlc Tefen mene ‘without expectations or assumptions, He is moving into a ew word with each step, his eyes open to seeing wonders. It :may seem foolish to move impulsvely into the unknown—or {sit foolish to ress? Life’ avert lied othe ules hy those whe date to ed the cll. “The Fool i the only human shown in dhe Victorian Fairy “Taro, and he sepsis all of us a we eter into the work of Fairy. om hereon, we ae dvelling arog the fry fl world in iin that we see though their ees ‘When you get this card in a reading: Fe fetime to thea leap of ith, Trost that you ate Being kd toward « deeper engugement with your purpose and that i lea co get things. You may no Be abe tose the path ‘eflore you for more than a few steps bu aking those steps ‘nccates your willingness co ful ve your ie Ina nutshell adventure, openness, ‘eyianlngs wondes, innocence THE MAJOR ARCANA I. The Conjuror ‘The universal of magi ehings patently iting foro ts {0g sharper e Ui i pe poe gi a nad 0a eye ak Oe cr cee be pally et eel therpeing pn nn enor poe Fianna ems os wl eee releasing power of winter: Using jus lash shade plant of sorcery growing in the shadows where most plants would not thrive. Ta this he ade belladonna, whote rmessige i “silence.” The Conjure knows the importance of secrecy to keep silent va vit pat of magic “The Conjro's eyes ae open and intent upon his spl: working, his hands moving in magical gesture of poe. ‘The wue magiian dest need tots or pops forthe maple comes from within, To make magic 1 be perfectly con rece with the How of dhe universe, patting oursel within that flow rather than blocking it, Pies are magic became they are pat of mature, an expresion of it—and 9 ae we ‘Phe Conjurr aways has the choice to use his poor for ood for He Krom tae what he puts forth wil er to him as netably asthe turing ofthe scons. ‘When, you get this car in reading Vins have everything you need to manifest your desis: your just need to put it in mation. Fist get clear about what you wane-—focus your intention, Then apply the power of ‘our wl wo bring about the nesesary change. Remember to always use your magic for good, and never work to bend nye e's wil o yor own Ine nutshel: witpaver intention, connection o nature, mage THE MAIOR ARCANA The Seeress Her yes ar ful of dreams; and er ears ‘heres he rustle of immortal ings: ‘And ever and anon the sow breeze bears ‘The mystic murmur ofthe songs she sings. e ho beng Teste nd spel thin ing ete ees ce on nc a Sena The spirit cnnterpart tothe Sere inthe Victorias {aie community the Vica, who roy offers hi messager of fight al, in a plac easily found and always acces bien contr, the Sceress must be sought ut inher sacred space, and dhe offers her insights only to those who ate wil Ingo accept and belleve i things that at angle. Tiss essential fre ting sto be shee The spits are chic tant to appear when doubt and skeptics are present. But for those who can bring sn open mine and receptive spit, rich wil be revealed ‘When you got this card in reading: ‘Trust what you bnew Do not seconds yourself, Your Inner knowing gives wise guidance: Do not be afta took Ing the lght The goblin’ gleaming wares are only sions and yl never bring cru happines. When you get ths cand in a reading “The situation has become damaging to your soul, and yout st break ie, no matter how seductive i¢ may seem This ‘cand may present a destructive ratonship of paychoog calor physical abuse. Ics ao a car of adketion, whether oa substance, a habia person, or an iden. Resist tempt ‘on, and ind way ack to the ight In a nutshell: soutesness, bondage, captured by darkness, deste atin THE MAJOR ARCANA XUl- The Burning Oak ‘The ther bursts ralling might ‘Seems the firm hls to shake; And in teri spendor bright, ‘The gathering ightnings break e asin ganda roan ya hes Oeire Scams cat ne a pect et cn sed in am intant. Sock thunderous warning, andl then chuos and panic engul the ‘tee as ya the hungry Ramer, Blase from thle, ‘he tered fies le forthe ves, abandoning even their ‘ost precious pssesons. Nothing like this eatastophe was foreseen oF prepared fa, Life can't be ved in constant ear aunt such dist ters expecially when experienc has show tha ls sae and secure. And yt, crersthing his changed faster than could ‘ave been imgned, Al thst mates nw is dhe welling of the farce and thee leved anes, whe mst he comforted nd soothes inthe face of sash devastating loss. Someday, from the ashes, new ce wl be horn When you get this cant in reading Inevitable change shake your Fondation el breaks up od patterns 40 that new ones can emerge, This often happens ‘when you don’t make change of your on vliton, The un verse has. away of forcing the sue, ands nt aways pleas ant. Ifthe change is sl in the making, take the initiative ‘yourself to avoid are awakening. Ina natshelt destruction, sudden change, THE MAIOR ARCANA XUll- The Stars ‘The stars, the soft stars! When the litter above ws, 1 gaze on their beams mith fling divine ‘Die darker the heaven, the rier they sine. e ‘eth we my ot eae compen se Teyiea wempeatd ye cire kt pr ore ‘ings that are cincless ad eternal. Each of ut i ut one tiny spk nthe multitude, and each scheished When you get this cara in a rewding: ‘Your place in the grt onder of things a va as an ene slay awash with stars, In all he univers, there i nothing cxactly ike you, and that makes you prelous and known by mame in the costos. Have faith in the eternal mysteries, Keep the sparing ight of hope alive in your heart In nutshell nope fl, destiny cosmic connection, cteral mysteries XuUlll- The Moon Speak not, whisper not, here bloweth hye ad begat ‘Softy om the evening hor, srt herbs their pees shoe. Lattice fram the moonlight beans, Perchames a dictant dreamer dream. @ sp tin tener coum, cha Men The nhs ts te ne ese ‘ephemeral as moths Inthe moonlight take the mind nko uncharted reals, pushing the boundaries of understanding, Some thing cannot be explained by atonal means bu must be comprehended in a more pina place in che spi When you get this card in a reading: Allow time forall te revealed as your eyes aust 0 night ‘sim and asthe moon waxes to ul ight. Some things ae ot cbvios ut must be discerned withthe inner eye well ‘5 the outer Tut your inition, lien to your deems, and ‘open to the mysteries of the rk, Ine rutshel secrecy, mystery, the ream work, intuition XIX» The Sun ‘les power of sunshine!—and genial day, What bat, shat iets hy ray? e Primero ntnnt t Tat hradontn re ae oa teenie te pm Tc deers nda enn ae froin te ng urgant bs tetas eat ene sng Sinem ea crsen fe eg The oe toners gu ny cng he pan he tars pS ts aap es arn ha toe pot Wien yon get thie card in «reeding Allis well n your world, Find the source of oy for you sd tune yourself toward following t with heart and mind every day. The Sun card considered the most positive card in dhe dock. You may’ no fly realize exactly haw fortonte _yu ae, Give thanks forall your blessings. Ina nutshell happiness, welbboing, rth, the warm plow ie XX - Awakening ‘Thow'e wake when morning bredeth Pare and calm: Atent nko mourns anakith When the bain (OF peace hath an him fell e tn espresso nig ny te eh has the courage to think of his cn fous and ulin. I an epiphany moment of enlightenment, asthe fry acer himself with ees wide open. He is who he and he must ‘embrace that ihe to be a peace “This che awakening the sou in which seer comes to apace ofall avarenes of the higher el. Such moments may come after years of spinal tuo they ean come ina suchen moment of avarenes. when something 5 simple asa sunrise may move one to tars, When the sul i nkened, all delusion distoves. Ke tne of maturing, fngisng ne self for youthful follies, and embracing a mere meaning path When you get discard ina reading: eis time to take a thoughtful ook at yourselyor inten tions, your actions, the impact you make in the worl fage Yyousel with compassion, remembering tha you are meant to earn lessons and fall at what you would lke to change and 1 sve for Do not shrink ftom those lessons or make excuses for aspets of your: self that al short of your ideal, When you look 3t yours ‘ith eyes ally open, yur sol aekens ot fl potential some acters. But look clearly Ing ruse enghtenment, epiphany shit in ersnsl consciousness toward greater things THE MAJOR ARCANA XI» The Worlds: ‘Where the Buell andthe nd are, iris ina ring | pied, “Ana Tard tle Hine ‘Singing near beside. Where dhe primrose and the dew ave, Soon mere sped the fires al ‘Ondy now the geen turf feshens, An the Tne call e he hour is eight, and we are again in the Bebell ‘wood first visite in he Fool card, In this iin place where the flr word and the human werld touch, the faites have gered fr a reve, In the dtance, the lights of he mortal ey canbe seen, How many in chat great ety are aware thatthe ures ae so ose? How many have sen fry bution feoepints hilly stam monning or heard the sibery pel of hry lughter we bahing in woodland pool? How would thir lives be changed if they blew in ‘word of wonder? {he Works isthe final cad in the Major Arcan, and it signites the completion of a eel an coming 1a place of oles. brings yo ack to whene ye fst met the Ein sesh ae se uit you nove Yo can lok t your expe. Hence in the courts of Fey and sce a patter of meaning nd lesions lesened Now it secm choice is presented t0 stay withthe ates or een ¢o your mortal fe, But thing ‘hoe exits well. Both worlds contain magic and beay, tnd a wie person can tavel between the ewo—explorng the realms of imaination while fling worldly dates. The key stole fll inthe moment with eyes open to se enchant rent. You can always pss from one work to the other os long as your hear is ianocent and open ad wid When you got this cand in a reading: Something significa hasbeen completed n your Me, Take lume to understand the lessons you have learned long tbe ‘way and ecognize how fr you have traveled Contemplate sd release the pst. and embrace che future with 2 eae fall ofjoy Ing nutshel completion, wholenes, seeing ‘the patern of ie, connection to the wo ‘THE MAJOR ARCANA / ‘The Spring Court / Gora is lantern al / Cod hf fry a \ Barth it sm a god no, ‘Spring has inughtr, Spring has tears, | 1 has ors, as fr Herald of Spring e "Ashe approches, a portal opens between one season nd the next—biter Winer tetens, and spring is ‘umplant. Where his eet tread the sedings are awakened ‘beneath the warming earth, andthe fist tender blosoms emerge. Like all herald, he i messenger proclaiming the Ts herald announces the coming of the Spring Coun. ‘return of his court and all thatthe new senso offers. His message: "Spring is hee at lst! Life begins anew! We have survived the winter Rejocet The sap is vsing! Bvery day brings anew srprive.” Whe you get this card in a reating: “Thiscard canbe used wo represent a Young man oe Womsn oF fone whois young at heat. Key characteris inl ld ke enthusiasn, fervor, and curity There ce 2 play ful nghtines with this herald a rickines like new sping lambs frolicking the els this card doesnot represent particular person, it can mean the coming of god news or shit froma time fcaknes othe of ight, Ing nutshell: playflnes,cnehsosm, curiosity, a welcome message Knight of Spring e sho ros lenge ce tT ey Felis eee fo pel rte sing ec tv cg oe ys aio When you get this card in a reading This card can be used to represent someone who i fred ap and ready for aetlon, To avokd Burnout of boredom, thi pee so st always have quest im sgh, some purpose that hives him frwan IF the card doesn’ indicate a pari lar person, ic can mean an opportuni fr creative explo tion peas seeing things fom a diferent vance pont, ‘ich brings new possibilities for advancement Tavel may be indicted, especialy travel without a great deal of pan ing ahend oft Ing nutshell boldness energesi ction, ‘breaking through stale routine Queen of Spring e ian with oe de ire, dhe Queen of Spring dances before her throne ke «blossom on the brseze, Wa, vivacious, and confident, she activates others to thangs and grow through her captivating example, She tthe suse who nape her our to rate works of at compose susie, and write poetry in her honor, Her enthusiasm for «ach creation is unreserved, heaping accolades upon all and feeling the lames of rillance and lamination, The people took to her to Bead the eels, ad er gaety enliven al the tatherings ofthe Spring Court, Hee Rewer the primase. the prina re, whee meaning inthe Language of Baer it youth." Every spring indeed, every day bring delighs For this fairy queen who sever young, ‘When you get ths cand in reading “This card can be une to represent 2 worn whose creative spark barns righty and whose warm persoaslicy resisily ras others to her. She may be an artist fe self may be her art. Se is ardent, aake to life's infinite possi ties, and eager to sport others in expressing their potenti Ina leat postive vein, she can be abit Mighty or frivolous i denied meaningful outlets for seltexprestion. If the card oes represent particular person, it can mean tie of eat creative joy, when the vital energies af fe hurt forth an are expressed in ways that benefit thes. In a nutshell: nurturing creative growth and talent, reveng in the jy fie “THE SPRIN King of Spring e Too gc “The fies lok to this hing asthe embnent of uty male coer, eho inspite by his wholehearted embrace of lifes venture. Tobe in his ery and dynamic presen enivens his airy folk co tive beyond ren imitations ae aspire to goster growth and achieverent, His Rowers yellow ce ndine, whose meaning joys to come.” Its ane ofthe Best Nowe of springine in England riving withthe return of the salons, When you get this car in a realng This cad can he vse to represent man in the prime of ie whose powers genre shared with others, A natal leader he motivates by example ad charisma rather than by ominaton o autocratic aston, His selassurance can take ‘hm Seem a ic arrogant co these who dont know him well. 1 ‘his card des representa pariulr person, can mean & one ‘time of pomerfl personal goth and the aii to ilaence ‘oxhers in creative and poskive way. Much can be achieved when you have the confidence of your convictions and step into the leadership role with em Ina nutshelk confidence, creative growth, empowering other, carta eaderahip Ace of Spring e co epeen ie dedsenest tints pet veo ses nef o he ae tte tocme mela Egan he a pe al ge When he ers srouron tee bande tse ng ‘When you get discard i reading: The time is ight to apie to great things. New projets hat take root now will loom beautifully and bring welcome harvest. Think creauvey allow your imagination to take Aight. IF there s something that has lan dormant for t00 long, ows the ume to avaken it Follow the restless yearn- ings of your heart and vind, fr they lead you toma your ‘reeling In a nutshell: new cea, a bust oF energy: good beginnings Two of Spring tonne aay anh ae ttc ers sping Se omer are inert nas aunlnonsedo elle stam ahh ie pln po eg eerpectaareenanehan pena she ssh apy ns my we ates oes seasick When you get thls card tn reading Aime of renewed energy has come. This god time to beg now projects; which may ake while to come to rs ition but wil bene from being set in mation now: Bw aay the doldrums and any’ stagnant thinking that may be holding you ack. Gve your Best atention to the moment sd enjoy the process of reton, not us the ulimate gos, Ina nutshelkcrestie sciexpresion, renewal, antiopation noes ‘Three of Spring e th hp stn ech! oso pet thoy ah oe ye ate eg tlk omni tern ngs We tek eed a et arn yon saipeat canoe pec Wher you get this cand in a reading ‘Your creative endeavors wil eta boost of energy and inspi- ratlon by colorating with ots. Catal exchanges wih ‘those whose taditons are diferent om yous wll be espe- cally beneficisl. Look beyond your oe eit cite for ‘ulule connections nthe ais, commen, a invention In a nutshell cultural exchange, partnership, creative cllaboration, business dealings Four of Spring e annem tral hing the iis an Dicer ere tn se Sect ene ong ne 8 tot Tht ese sot ang este ol eh dancer ads his or her ov Eiy ai ‘When you got this card in reading: Tes time to celebrite! Whether i€s in recognition of milestone such asa birthday of other rite of passage, an achievement that deserves to be honored, of just having mde through some had ies, create asta celebration ‘that expresses the delight you have in ving. Giving some Atrustoe to your meviment mikes t mare meaningfil id memorable Ina nutshelh rus, ceebrition, hfe’: iestones, esti it of passage Five of Spring e fortis dancing s an ancient wadtion In England Some of the forms use sticks that are clashed yalnst cach othe to mile swordplay, n god fun These fay Mores dances playfully whack thle ticks ‘ogether. ells jingling meri as her hare fee tap tpn the cath The flowers among whith they dance ar kp, whose menage i “lightnes and levity” “The Morris dancers compet for accolades of excellence, be there sno dangerin thir vale, nd oval ommadship seis the tone tthe end ofthe day these competitors wil 0 off othe tavernas fiends and aise a gls of fry mead 10 thle mutual sk When, you get dis cart in a reading: ‘Your cestve or work endeavors ean each 3 new level of ‘schivement with ite healthy competition. The ck sto epi ight and friendly not engige ina atl wih definite Winners and losers, The dance of lie about give and tke, sharing the thnph at well the defeat. Spur each ther to eater hl ehough playflnes and encouragement Ina nutshel iendly compesion, suing far eselence, healthy vary tr Six of Spring e is hela a oping fr tr Bae en Tsien ot Suan: Pte tne palo ope tr ssh Nay Qa rier hen oan ne epi hpogeetonethe Tes schemes ie pyaar Theta cameo Teta eo perp me se tip tm noe in ant hee seks at et He Big mang wie ey 1 ef py Ainatenngte When you get thls car tn a reang Iecam be challenging to acept praise and recogaltion, espe cially if you are used to being modest and selfetfacing When others honor you for your gis, acept graciously, an return the favor by shoving what you ser in chem “True leadership doesnt put others dwn, ifs them up. Be rou of your achievements and set an example fr others 10 be prod a well Ina nutshell honoring accomplishments, smlalon, acepnga poston of leadership, Seven of Spring e ‘warming sping earth, and tbe fay genesis busy tending his crops, Suldenly out of the windy sky ‘comes a flock of skylarks intent upon taking thelr share of the tender shoots of grain. The gardener defends his plot hah he maybe outnumbered, he's got the te roa adantage, a the birds cannot get co the ground as long a he fey is present. The sya ill eventually tre ‘ofthe game and find less well-dfended feld to do their foraging ad the fry canal some welheaned saislcton ale first gon sprouts of wheat ae poking through the swith vl to his hares. When you get this card in reading: Sometimes having to strggle For something you want adds ‘wetness tte attainment, Hye are facing challenges (0 yur power or abstaces to your endeavor, se your ingen ity to ace how you can tur those tras to your advanage Defend what s yours with ghteous courage Ina nutshelt opposition 1a project or erdenor, cher callenges, defensiveness Bight of Spring e dot ne pine apnea in matters of the heart When you get cis car tn reading “Thing. ae speeding up now, and you may feel a sense of ‘rgency to complete something that has ben in progres fo source, hepa ile, You may ose help from a dist communication, or sme new information to advance you toward your gol. Things are definitely moving! Don't et Fstines make you mist the mak, Ina nutshelt sities, incoming messges,siming toward ago and hodsit overtime is your truceaing, You ae ready 1obe maser in your chosen el, Ina nutshell exetlence, devotion to an interest, mastery ofa pues passion Nine of Spring e inch sm cing Te nes Sotho mann, hop mee smi Tews rc be edt Icy When you get this card ina reading: Thin van excellent time to purse exelent! Recoize yor fs and use cher to the fale inthe interest of something you ove Adc your knowledge a fer co others who share your passions. Te thing that captures your atention Ten of Spring e re crestve impulues of spring are all very well, but ‘what happens when you take on too much? Even a {aig ean fol overwhelmed, Here we se the fies of ‘the Spring Court rushing ofl that necds to be accom lish, caught up inthe restlessness of pring eve: There epicure to punt, songs sing, owers to tend study lancing placing, paying! I ean seem like even the eons of Metime fairy is given wl never be enough to accomplish it all, Past the point of exhaustion, the fies lot the fy that come from punting ther passions. All senee of order sed beauy is abandoned in thee enti yng chaos When you got this card in a reading: ‘Orme words mote chao than the buskst times the Vietovian fates experience, and i even more Import to geta handleon i, Masking to the pont where al ples sures los from even the mos enjoyable of purus ea sol exhaustion, You may be everstimating the importance of some activities and be tehctant to set them atid. You my also be overestimating your own importance in schemes sind activities, Taking everything ypon your ovn shoulders inevitably leads co burnout. Don't make your Messing into brrdens Ina nutshell overload, mubitaking, “exhaustion, creative burnout ‘The Summer Court Smee, lagarons ay of perfect eam tal pene, And drowsy somnolence e love you well: lds, woods, and gardens own your alin spell... (Oh balmy Sumer de ty sft repose, AS the fragrance of hy sets ase! e oe Herald of Summer e his herald announces the coming of the Suatmer Court, As she pase, a paral opens between one 03 som and the next spring’ promise pens into the lash beauty of samme Colors deepen ds open into fll boom, ‘and pete drifts on the wart bez Lik ll eral, she 1.2 messenger proclaiming the return of her eoure an all tha he ncw season offs. Her message: “The days lengthen, and the nights ae fled with magical possiblities. Beauty is everywhere! Embrace Ife, open 0 love, and experience the wold with l of your senses” When you get this card in a reading: “This card can be used to represent a young person o Son who is young at heart. Key characterises inlude gene tenes, wonder and sensitivity This is someone whose emo tons ave near the surface and whose tears fall asi whether ln happiness or sero often passing as qulcly as a summer storm. IFt dons no represents particular person, this ca can mean ime of incressing harmony: an ofevng of beauty, coat mesnge of fendshipo ove Ina nutshell emotional sensitiv, appreciation For eau; wonder, longed for message Knight of Summer e he Knigh of Summer comes ying with his srlodove companion, boding rote aloft hea triumphant bane et Hei the fry equivalent of the idealistic knight tn shining ser, with tering wings instead of cold sea Romans and optic, this ight is dispatched by the cour 1 do bate on ebalf fan, for he the champion of love’ righteous causes. In peacetime fe is the utimate lover his heart overfoning withthe boundless heli that love conquer al. His emblem is the wild nos, whose mes: sage inthe Languge of flowers is “ambassador of love" The Summer Court swell epresened by this amussador, who brings pleasure as his it ‘When you get this ear tn a reading “This cand ean be used to represent someone who fll it ‘heat guidance, always seeking the te path of bls. Key characteritics are mmanticim, ardor, honor, an altri, which may stray into fights of quoi Fay foe grounded {in realty This person may bea sprtul seeker on a quest to attain conection with the Beloved, whatever that may be If this car doesn't representa particular person, i an ‘mean a happy development ina love relationship sense of splrcal purpose, or an opportunity to help others find more happiness ine. Ing nutshek opiniso bls, the coming ‘of peace, the trumph of ove THE SUMMER COURT Queen of Summer e eo zen of Sunes br om i T= i em ei wn ton heals eer ou ender compan img oie fh qe sv en he When yom get this cara ina reading: This card can be used to represent a woman who devotes herself to the happines of those she loves, especially er ‘mate and close family Her hey characteristics ate tender ‘es, emotional sensitiv and feminine intulton. She may havea tendeney to give tao much orto be overwhelned by the emotions and needs of others, but her beaut natare will abeays daw love to her that can sustain and strengthen this cad does not represent» particular person, ican, mean insight chat comes dough imagination and inition rather than logic or analysis. Listen to your heart and trast its guidance Ina nutshelt inition, emotional sensitiv Feminine grace, aime ofterdernest King of Summer e ‘mpl nels nat ts ay cai tment When you get this card ina reading: This ed ca be used to representa man nthe prime of ie whois a kind frend, a sympathetic Hstener, anda devoted imate Hei contemplative rather than etve, aad he enjoys Peace anu serenity: Key characterises ae compassion, ener tional stability al itunes jn love, Under some ecu stances hecan become ton emotionally detached. preleting to philsophize aout matters ofthe heart ater than engag- ing with them, I his card doesn't represent parila ero, t can mean time devoted to easing emotional tur ‘mol and finding peace. spritual oanslor fay be ale to rode perspective from a lesraught point of view In a nutshell: rang srength, calming emptions while keeping an open eset Ace of Summer e a ee the sont eon es ints cau nie Ser Co so roan ya Spn hinges pleasure, and sensualiey The emblem of the Summer Court, is the watery, whose meaning inthe language of er is “party of hear." The iy oats on top ofthe water, fering ss beamy and fragrance fey ecivng snlght and moon light in the embrace of ts cupped petals. When you get this card in a readings “ou ae being offered the gift of pleasure, «time when you an slow da and eel the fave. Phy grateful tention to all he beauty in your wold. Open your ear to the ose “Silty of new oF renewed lve, This ace isa strong ys to any question you have about your own happiness. Life alls its most hentia and fri potenti in summer's waren embrace. Ing nutshel: pleasure, beauty. a git of love, delights ofall kinds Two of Summer € he balmy summer weather warms the heart and quick ens passlon among the fas, Here we sce two fies ‘who have ee couning. A bostng excursion has taken them io sectuded spot whete the world consists of ust the ‘vo of them—nothing ets in this moment but the ze oF the beloved. Tie drifts by unheeded, andthe sweethearts se oting indy of ntution and breathless lve. Wild strawberries ad their own sweetness inthe Victorian plant Ianguage ther mesage is “yout inoneate me with delight.” When you get this card in reading: A new love has captured your heat or perhaps sol love is experiencing srekindling of romance. The ist sh of inat- satlon i eting, but te delicous while ants. Give and eexve love with an open and taing heart In a nutshel romance, sensual iss, new love infttion Three of Summer e ‘by thre bird friends ho also enjoy the cool water ‘om a hot summer aftemoon. The fares” pleasute is increased by sharing i with companions, and playfulness sas to the lighthearted expression of feenship. The things they have in coron unite then—binds ofa feather ack together!and thei diferenees keep ching vel: rership Ts fairy ladies have gone for e sim and are joined ivan adventure with many opportniies forhappy saprie, ‘Whe you get this cand in reading: Making time fo fiedship is as important as any other aspect of life IFyou've been neglecting your connectens 10 fiends, naw iste time to make i «poi You wil ind est satsaction in gathering wich those who know you well td with whom you canbe yourself Thee doesn't ned to bea special accsion fora gathering of rend—the time you pena in good company is a celebration in ite Ina nutshell fendship, happiness, playful, dhe delight of comp icmsbip Four of Summer e nin les eh eet tment ge pa Pea gin tery eae When you get tis cant in a reading: Has life los its sparkle? Even among the furs, sometimes the doldrums hit and nothing his much appeal. Distt tion with dil outine can indent 4 need to break fee of ts pattern and seek new ways approach fe with interest. It ‘sasien a matter of simply opening your eyes othe wonders round you, ike the iridescent dragons that dance and dare over the fairy’s peaceful pool. Simple ors are ous for the taking. with ost «shift of perception. As the Victorian poet and novelist Robert Louis Stevenson wrote The 0 fil of ber of hag, rm sur shold al bee happy a Kg sna Ina nutshelt enna, boredom, sissasaction, cynicism Five of Summer e 1 hog elegy ay te Av di lan empl ney ef ttt apy a or en elon te evan hil rin ic a apy ray Ashe stent ergot ee, In ei he gpm had ee et it a et ea ens cg ue When you get this can in reading Something has dsappolnted you or not tumed out the way you hoped. A sense of loss and of tne wasted in fruitless ‘for may be overwhelming yea. It ry be belpil ta look for what left rather than focusing om what did't suc ced, The fairy had great day before the tde came i, nd day of happiness in the sunshine can't be taken awa mater what happens afterward In a nutshell disappinent, wasted fot, eying over spi mile Six of Summer e it in tact rai eye acing i beach wy erp pu ey et a ic deed aye ter ee ge ogee ot sic atte oso on ning oy The ay Sent mar any ore aed te ego ie, ef te When you get thie card in reeding Allow yourself to indulge In some innocent enjoyment Rermember what gave you mot pleasure a a child, ad seek that kind of light agin, Renadingfaverte childhood books «can cary you back to pices of wonder apd imagination. Let 40 of any adult cynicism o the eed w always be conte and contained in your pastimes, You are never tooo to pa Ina nutshelk innocence, nostalgia, memory, the delights of ioe’ Seven of Summer e sons pes ocean te Vr es Fiisetssr ton tn ine satay leet tons Th oe Srv aya hase! How ‘te heyy nes oa ert aera i ‘he mines patient tells her how lovely she loksin each, When you ge this card ina reading: When ‘you ate presented with too many choices nd mone seems obvious, you have two ys (og. You ca choose at random sd hope forthe best, oF you can wait anil your «confusion clears and one option calls to you more compel ling: Continuing to fet back and forth between one poss: bility and anothers just wasted effort. Ether choose now or ec to choose later and wa for further clarity. In a nutshel choices, confusion, an overabundance of pssibilies Bight of Summer @ ‘once lively and refreshing brook has gone dry a the source, leaving only the barren streambed! buzzing vith mosquitoes, The banks ae ard in the summer eat, the atmosphere dapicing, A fairy man who once made {his brook his home i surendering atlas 10 the inpessbi say of staying. este to accept nature's realty and ind 3 snore venant place co dvel, The willow and rue under wich he passes speak of mourning and regret. Many hopes ate bing sbandaned at the Fairy tudes ty, unable to sm ‘mon sits ight enough to allow ht t When you get this card in reading: ke the Stx of Winter, this card speaks of taking leave of something, of turning your back and choosing 8 new path But unlke the Six of Winter, the atmosphere here is not 6F hope within sorrow but rather of depression and disen chaniment. Ica be hard to begin anew when your sprite ar ow and you may be focused now on what has not Sue ecded rather than on what could be in your ftare, This card advise you co walk aay’ with no backward lanes “Tras that even if you cnt perceive tno, you ae heading toward eter times Ing nutshell: depression, abandoning a situation or undestaking, cutting your sss Nine of Summer cram sn metodo ays ‘Sinn cg tg in When yom get tis card in a reading: ‘This card is teadiionally kaown a4 the wishing car, and sven i ges i rendng you cn Lock tt two Either your existing wish wil come tue, whatever, ot {stim to make a ew wih, a the universe i conspiring in your favor Knowing what you want i he fist step to man- testing yur dreams, Then reach ot with both hands and ‘capre your ean’ desire Ing nutshell: opin, wish Failed ck in love and emoconal matters Ten of Summer e peewee and hn hehe fy bs Imereti in two etn The res crate pepe ef a hay mec a ‘When you got this card in a reading: Many kinds of love ado dhe Flfllnent of ie wo pope uke in partnership or marvage, tive fiends chat shares Doth Iaughtcr and tears, dhe devotion owen parent and lid, andl common dreams that unite a community 38 an extended fail. Fi all the ways in which you can bing love and pleasure into your life now: Happiness is Bowing ‘essa you fom an endless welpring Ine nutshell joy, nel love ofall kinds, ime of alllment % ‘The Autumn Court ‘Tis goldn Autumn, and a mellow hase Eels al the dreamy countryside Soon oe the word il sep eins tle Offre and set the word able. By Herald of Autumn e Tiere rt i then sneaky sinters ne tcl Torta pe ra pe now fr soon the winter wil close in. Be grata When you get tis cand in reading: ‘This card canbe used to represent a young person oF a pet on who is young at hear. Key characterises are practi watefulaess, and wisdom beyond one’s years. This isthe ledicated sunt, the ane who finds answers that may hide others simply by taking the ene to observe and think things through If this card does not represent pater peron, Bt can mean a dine of study, goo advice fom an unexpected souree, oF 4 sign that itis time to pay more atention Lo material security and prosper: Ing nutshell: practicality: connection to earthly ‘things srteulness forthe present moment Knight of Autumn e Jp Ann Courts st nh Kt "Tiss cen Skew tae seseg ope i dre th dr wpe ai He nr Tone then ated oe el ass heat rs pnp eAthena ‘oranges hth fla fo be hs When ou get this carl in reading ‘This ard can be used to represent someone wo Is a strong and steady worker, the archetypal righthand man (or woman), He s deliberate and thorough in his actos, and can seem it plodding to those who want to rush through and ge tothe fish ine. But is sense of responsibly wll not lw spshod work ally and kindly e goes about his sins and gets the fb dome, If dis cad does epresent 4 particular person, scam mean a need to soe down and ‘Ge atenton to deta It can also offer reaesurance that ven though a desised outcome hast arsived yet, i ison the way Ina nutshell calm deliberation, dedication oa sk, overceing a project THE AUTUMN COURT Queen of Autumn e snes ef sinc ats reenter er Reo i Cn af Anu eso ing eh an ey ned ‘and makes sre there is always enough forall. Wise aswell 4 loving, she knows she can't do everyting lone, so she

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