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0.World Egg: Fearlessness, imagination, open-mindedness, and an adventurous spirit. Freedom from cares and worries. Ideas, thoughts,
and impulses coming from a completely unexpected place. Nonchalance at the threshold of gaining all or losing all. Extravagance and
intoxication with life. The pure and undifferentiated power of creation itself, where ultimate knowledge and oblivion are unified.
when reversed: Apathy, negligence, and dangerous carelessness. Unquenchable wanderlust. Obsession with someone or something.
Losing all sense of proportion. Foolhardy adventuring and lack of interest in critical matters. Immature or unrealistic ideals. Strange impulses
and desires coming from unexpected sources. Vanity, delirium, folly, and oblivion.
I.Dr. John: Mastery over word, mind, and matter. The ability to turn ideas into actions, handle problems, and control one's life. The
initiation of new projects, great works, or a new way of life. Eloquent and moving communication. Arcane and eldritch technologies.
when reversed: Trickery, demagoguery, and artful deceptions. The use of knowledge and skill for selfish gain or destructive purposes. The
abuse of technology. Incompetence and uncertainty. A lack of will power. A fatal flaw in a great work.
II.Marie Laveau: A pure, exalted and gracious influence. Education, knowledge, wisdom, and esoteric teachings. The forces of nature.
Intuition, foresight, and spiritual revelation of the most mysterious and arcane sort.
when reversed: Being confused and led astray from the true path. Spiritual deception. Overzealous and shallow-minded pursuit of the
esoteric. Insecurity, conceit and self-destructiveness. The forces of nature unleashed.
III.Ayizan: The essence of femininity and matriarchy. Creativity, productivity, and the foundation of civilization. Initiative and practical
actions that promote prosperity, comfort and luxury. Fruitfulness and motherhood.
when reversed: Stifling matriarchal influence. Unhappiness, selfishness, poverty and disruption of the home or family. Indecision,
paranoia, and jealous rage. Sterility.
IV.Loco: Worldly authority and power. Social mastery and oratory. One who is intelligent, experienced, confident and reasonable. A
patriarch or primary male influence. The motive force of politics and society. The ability to fulfill plans and use mental control over the
emotions.
when reversed: Weakness in character leading to tyranny and abuse of worldly power. Loss of confidence and ambition, coupled with the
cold execution of the unthinkable. The inability to carry out plans or command respect. Being unreasonable and prone to fits of rage. A deceiver
or demagogue.
V.Master of the Head: Faith in tradition and the old school. A justified and ancient source of power. Being supportive, sympathetic and
loyal. Receiving instructions, learning, guidance or inspiration. The ability to hear a higher or inner voice. May also indicate a religious ritual,
such as a marriage or an initiation.
when reversed: Authoritarianism. Inflexible and dogmatic thinking. A calcified old regime. Bad or incompetent advice. Inability to hear a
higher or inner voice, or pretending to hear it for personal gain.
VI.Marassa: A caring and trusting relationship. Beauty and inner harmony. A decision calling for emotional control and faithfulness to
spiritual values.
when reversed: Inner strife, frustration, suspicion, and disagreements in a relationship. Irresponsibility and indecision. Avoiding true
intimacy in favor of lust. Unfaithfulness.
VII.Dance: Victory through might. Advancement through bold action. Change through force. Order established through vigilance. A trying
situation mastered by balancing opposing forces against each other. Discipline, individual effort and endurance will turn the tide.
when reversed: Ineffective use of force. Might turned against the weak or the righteous. Senseless violence and warmongering. Lack of
discipline and poor direction fan the flames of a situation already out of control. Advance without consideration of the consequences for
others.
VIII.Possession: Raw power. Health and physical fortitude. A surge of tremendous force. Recovery from sickness. Victory after
apprehension and fear. The ability to face and overcome opposition brings the inner qualities of strength and forbearance. Delays and setbacks
will be overcome.
when reversed: Weakness in the face of obstacles and adversity. Tremendous power released at the wrong moment. Inability to defend
oneself. Confusion, and lack of preparedness. Illness, hardship, distress and the failing of physical force. Dominant behavior, abusiveness and a
possible loss of reputation.
IX.Couché: Withdrawal from events and relationship to introspect and gather strength. Seeking the inner voice or calling upon vision from
within. A need of understanding and advice, or a wise man who will offer knowing guidance. Personal experience and thoughtful temperance.
when reversed: Detachment based on fear, irresponsibility or naivet. Self-imposed isolation from friends and loved ones. Listening to the
wrong advice or ignoring good counsel. Concealment, disguise, and unreasoned caution.
X.The Market: The path of destiny. Karma on a grand scale. An unexpected turn of good fortune. A link in the chain of events. Success,
luck, and happiness.
 when reversed: An unexpected turn of bad luck. A broken sequence of events. Outside influences for the worse. An inescapable descent
due to Fate or Karma. Great changes taking place as a result of earlier actions that cannot be taken back. Misfortune, failure and reluctance to
use free will.
XI.Secret Societies: The achievement of balance and inner harmony after a great trial. Agreements, contracts, or treaties concluded justly.
Things set to rights. Karma restored. A turn for the better in legal matters.
when reversed: Lack of balance, harmony and integrity. The suspension of action until a decision is made. Lawsuits and prosecutions.
Unjust decisions and the consequences of those decisions. A turn for the worse in legal matters.
XII.Zombi: Pausing to reflect. Surrendering to an experience. Adjusting to new ideas through sacrifice. Opening oneself to intuition and
enhanced awareness. Letting go of past patterns and growing beyond them. Inner peace, faith, and serenity.
when reversed: Life in suspension. Selfish, materialistic, and untrusting attitudes. Unwillingness to make necessary sacrifices. Going along
with the crowd, and refusing to hear the inner voice. Concessions and appeasements that backfire.
XIII.Les Morts: A major change or transformation, possibly traumatic and unexpected. Freedom from the shackles of the past. A new
beginning. Death coupled with rebirth, usually related to consciousness and lifestyle.
when reversed: Stagnation or petrifaction. The refusal to let go of the past. Resistance to change because of fear.
XIV.Ti Bon Ange: Calm and restraint. Self-control, patience and tact in handling situations. The act of applying balanced spiritual and
psychic forces to physical life.
when reversed: Lack of restraint and self-control. Losing one's cool. Energies dispersed through conflicts in personal, business, and
spiritual matters.
XV.Courir Le Mardi Gras: Being seduced by the material world and physical pleasures. Lust for and obsession with money and power.
Living in fear, domination and bondage. Being caged by an overabundance of luxury. Discretion should be used in personal and business
matters.
when reversed: Resistance of temptation. Freedom from bondage. The pursuit of higher goals despite the influence of luxury and
pleasure. Release from obsession with money and power. Liberation from fear, weakness and indecision through communion with higher
powers or the inner voice.
XVI.Deluge: Unforeseen catastrophe. An abrupt change, perhaps leading to a new lifestyle and enlightenment. May indicate a broken
relationship, divorce, or failure in business or career.
when reversed: Unexpected upheaval leading to a positive change in life. Catastrophe survived or narrowly avoided. A new lifestyle and
enlightenment. May indicate a broken relationship, divorce, or failure in business or career.
XVII.Z'Étoile: New hopes and splendid revelations of the future. Insight, inspiration, courage and enlightenment of the spiritual self. Body
and mind and converging towards the light at the end of a dark time.
when reversed: Lost hopes, doubt and failure. Physical health and mental outlook lost in the outer darkness. Desperation leading to blind
faith in false solutions.
XVIII.Magick Mirror: Cyclic transformation covering the mysterious forces of the night. Feminine beauty and the intoxicating vitality of
youth. The metamorphosis from beauty to beast and vice versa. Occult forces, sensitivities and intense dreams. Dangerous situations and
perilous times.
when reversed: Clarity, control and peace in troublesome times. Increased psychic abilities. Temptations, small problems and minor
setbacks overcome. The dawning of a new day.
XIX.Gros Bon Ange: A time of contentment and freedom from restraints. Creative inspiration. Achievement, success, and warmth. Light
and love in personal or business matters. Happiness and faithfulness in a relationship.
when reversed: Loneliness and uncertainty. Nostalgic memories. The warm passing glow of dusk. Peace without vigilance.
XX.Ancestors: A swift and conclusive decision. The resolution of a matter long unanswered. A change in point of view, most frequently
towards greater enlightenment. Final balancing of karma.
when reversed: Procrastination and indecision. Disillusionment and the inability bring a matter to conclusion.
XXI.Carnival: Completeness and intricacy of design. A great work. Achievement, reward, and well-earned recognition. A time of success,
prosperity, security and joy. May also indicate travel or a change in residence.
when reversed: Incompleteness and shoddy design. A great work betrayed. Insecurity, fear of change, and the failure to reach goals.
Regret and disappointment.
XXII.Les Barons: The most extreme of unexpected events, to be met with urbane sophistication and a sense of humor. Embracing things
both primal and transcendental, and living beyond the boundaries of society. Extraordinary sex and adventure. Flirtation with death.
when reversed: The most extreme of unexpected events, leading to shock and humiliation. The invasion of everyday life by forces primal
or transcendental. Sex, violence, and regret.
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Petro (Wands)
 A.Damballah La Flambeau: The seed of a new venture - perhaps as yet unseen. An opportunity to be met with boldness, vigor, and
enthusiasm. The herald of birth, invention, or entrepreneurship. An innate and primal force released. May suggest a surge of vitality, creativity,
or fertility that can set things in motion.
when reversed: The seed of a new crisis - perhaps as yet unseen. The start of an explosive situation threatening to consume all who get
too close. The herald of birth, invention, or upheaval. An innate and primal force unleashed. May suggest a surge of vitality, creativity, or
fertility that can set dangerous events in motion.
2.Nan Nan Bouclou La Flambeau: Established power and influence over others. Setting goals and a vision for the future. Coming to grips
with the impact of past decisions, considering the current state of affairs, and developing a plan of action. Responsible leadership.
when reversed: The erosion of power and influence. Failing to articulate goals or establish a vision for the future. Being caught off guard,
due to an inability to come to grips with the impact of past decisions. Obstinate and irresponsible leadership. Loss of interest, clarity, or faith in
a venture.
3.Guedeh La Flambeau: Personal fortitude and strength of character. Accumulated power set in motion towards a distant goal. The
initiation of an enduring partnership based on absolute trust. Honor maintained in a time of desperate struggle. Taking full responsibility for a
decision, and bearing the solitude of leadership.
when reversed: Pride and arrogance. Convincing oneself that the ends justify the means. A great act of betrayal set in motion. Sinking to
the level of an opponent. The vain quest for glory and a personal spotlight. Charity or friendship offered with intent of material gain.
4.Agwé La Flambeau: A chance to rest and rejoice, having successfully resolved a matter of great import. The initial success of a business
venture or creative project. The blossoming of a friendship or romantic relationship. Conclusions drawn based on hard won experience.
Spiritual, material, or emotional rewards for diligent effort. May suggest marriage, childbirth, or a victory celebration.
when reversed: Squandering a great and hard won victory through decadence and laziness. Failing to reward those truly responsible for
an achievement. Using past accomplishments as an excuse to ignore current problems. Abandoning the very qualities that brought about initial
success.
5.Ogoun La Flambeau: An intense struggle motivated purely by the love of competition. A state of seeming chaos driven by endless small
disputes and complications. A hotly contested race, debate, game, or other challenge. A stressful situation that brings out the best in the
participants.
when reversed: Pointless struggles motivated by the vain pursuit of recognition, financial reward, or base desires. Disunity, chaos, and
petty quarreling at a time of crisis. A stressful situation that brings out the worst in the participants.
6.Legba La Flambeau: A sense of honor and satisfaction at the resolution of an important matter. Triumph after great struggle. Jubilation
at the hearing of good news. The realization of hopes and desires.
when reversed: Arrogance and dangerous overconfidence as the result of a past success. Impudence and false pride in meaningless
achievements. Fear of failure coupled with false hopes. Frustration over indefinite delays and motion without progress.
7.Erzulie La Flambeau: Standing courageously for your beliefs in the face of adversity. Fear of failure overcome by the will to succeed.
Great obstacles met with heroism and determination. Inner strength brought to bear at a critical moment.
when reversed: Failure to stand up for your beliefs in the face of a hostile majority. A self-fulfilling fear of failure or embarrassment. Great
challenges met with cowardice. Quarrels, perplexity, and indecision at a crucial moment.
8.Simbi La Flambeau: A sudden release of raw power, cutting through confusion and indecision, and setting things in motion. Rapid
progress towards a desired goal, brought about by immediate and decisive action. Boldness and daring in love, business, travel, or spiritual
growth.
when reversed: Too much force applied too suddenly. A flash in the pan. A foolhardy and untimely plunge into the unknown. Impatience
leading to poor decisions in love, business, travel, or spiritual growth.
9.Masa La Flambeau: A pause in the current struggle to ready oneself. Preparation to meet the final conclusive onslaught. Forces
assembled in anticipation of trials and tribulations. The steeling of the will to stand or fall. A line drawn in the sand.
when reversed: Delayed preparations for an impending trial. Efforts compromised by traitors or saboteurs. The scattering of forces before
the conclusive battle is fought. Ill health and faltering of the will.
10.Azaka La Flambeau: Success and gain, leading you to take on a burden greater than you can carry. Noble leadership transformed,
through lack of restraint, into tyranny. The crushing weight of ultimate responsibility. Having spent their fuel, the engines of creation grind to a
halt.
when reversed: Refusing to take on burdens greater than you can carry. Noble leadership restrained from transforming into tyranny.
Bearing the weight of ultimate responsibility without being crushed. Through careful conservation of their fuel, the engines of creation continue
onward.
P.Hounsis: The essence of fire behaving as earth, such as wood or coal: The surprising appearance of a new passion. An adventurer who
blazes through life, acting as a catalyst that others may harness. The intense enthusiasm and childlike imagination that fuels any new venture,
needing only the application of mind and material to make it a success. Inner fire that can drive away fear and replace it with fury. Can
represent a person of some timidity, but whose innate passion can be easily ignited. May indicate the birth of a child.
 when reversed: The dark essence of fire behaving as earth, such as dry wood: The surprising appearance of a new passion or inflammatory
news. A trickster who can unexpectedly ignite a dangerous situation. The intensity and childish imagination that can send even the most stable
venture spinning wildly out of control. Can represent a person outwardly timid, but harboring unexpected inner fury. May indicate the birth of a
child.
Kn.La Place: The essence of fire, such a great conflagration. One filled with vitality and passion for life. A sexy and exciting person, daring
in their actions, cocky in their attitude, and utterly without fear. Absolute sincerity, coupled with violent emotions that swing wildly from one
extreme to another. Boundless creativity and lust for a change of both pace and place. The rapid approach, or more likely departure, of
something that sets your world ablaze. Often suggests travel or escape.
when reversed: The dark essence of fire, such as a great conflagration: One filled with vitality and limitless appetite. A sexy and exciting
person, obsessed with style and outward appearance, overconfident in their abilities, and foolhardy in their actions. A hot temper and
domineering nature, coupled with a love of false drama and all things theatrical. Anxiety over remaining in one place or with one person for too
long. The rapid approach, or more likely departure, of someone or something that ruptures your world. Often suggests travel as the result of
discord, or cruel indifference.
Q.Mambo: The essence of fire behaving as water, such as a rainbow: The natural embodiment of passion and sensuality, who is always
the center of attention. One who reflects the desires and ambitions of others, and ignites them. A radiantly vital person, cocky and charismatic,
who sees what she wants and goes after it.
when reversed: The dark essence of fire behaving as water, such as steam: The natural embodiment of passion and sensuality, who will do
anything to the be the center of attention. A seducer who calculatingly dons the guise of what others desire. A cocky and domineering person,
who pushes anyone or anything aside to get what she wants. One who is vengeful and quick to take offense without good cause. May indicate
infidelity and contempt for a relationship.
K.Houngan: The essence of fire behaving as air, such as lightning: A great and daring leader who inspires others to rise to challenges
alongside him. An artist who can take hold of an idea and make it a reality through bold action. One who is forceful, charismatic, and honest,
leading by example, but unafraid to invest authority in others. A dashing and magnetic personality, carrying authority naturally, and striking at
the world with swiftness and grace.
when reversed: The dark essence of fire behaving as air, such as lightning: An exciting and reckless leader who inspires others to
irresponsible acts. An artist whose depraved love of chaos causes him to take hold of destructive ideas and make them appealing to the masses.
One who is charismatic and intimidating, using demonstrations of his own skill to dupe others into accepting responsibilities beyond their
ability. A dashing and magnetic personality, appearing and disappearing with great suddenness, and leaving upheaval in his wake.

Congo (Cups)
A.Ayida Wedo: The seed of a new relationship or spiritual journey - perhaps as yet unseen. An opportunity for joy, contentment, fertility,
or enlightenment. Coming to understand the emotional needs of those around you. May represent an unexpected message, a chance meeting,
or the start of a friendship or romance.
when reversed: The seed of a destructive relationship or spiritual collapse. A missed opportunity for joy, contentment, fertility, or
enlightenment. Failing to understand the emotional needs of those around you. May represent an unexpected message, a chance meeting, or
the start of a friendship or romance.
2.Gran Ibo: The perfect harmony of union, in romance, friendship, or business. A deep and palpable connection radiating joy and
contentment. A great concordance or pledge of fidelity. The joining of male and female interpreted in the broadest sense. The sanctification of
the natural through that which exists on a higher plane. May indicate the meeting of a kindred soul, marriage, engagement, merger, or
partnership.
when reversed: Instability in romance, friendship, or business. A deep infatuation that excludes existing friends. A false promise or
premature commitment. The entanglement of male and female interpreted in the broadest sense. The profaning of the sacred through the
introduction of base desire. Folly, depletion, and waste. May suggest conflict, divorce, or a severing of ties.
3.Manman Brigitte: A time of merriment and reflection spent in the company of friends and loved ones. The conclusion of a matter in
plenty and perfection. The strength of a diverse community being brought together. May suggest a celebration, festival, anniversary, wedding,
baby shower, or other joyous gathering.
when reversed: A time of shallow overindulgence, followed depletion. The successful but utterly unfulfilling conclusion of a matter.
Satisfaction from sensual pleasures divorced from any sense of love. May indicate problems prematurely dismissed or a victory claimed before
it is certain.
4.La Baleine: Being surrounded by love and devotion but taking it for granted. Ignoring the real and longing for the indefinable. Apathy
and disengagement from the world. Dissatisfaction with the condition and direction of affairs, but the inability to accept new opportunities.
when reversed: New and unusual relationships and opportunities. The reawakening of your appetite for life or love. The path of excess
leading to spiritual rejuvenation and the appearance of novel ambitions.
 5.Ogoun Bhalin'dio: Suffering a loss and wishing for what might have been. Being crippled by sadness, grief, and vain regret. Indecision
brought on by the feeling that you made the wrong choice. Ignoring what you still have. May suggest a broken relationship or tragedy. May also
suggest a gift, inheritance, opportunity, partnership, or marriage, but one that falls below expectations.
when reversed: Accepting a loss. Overcoming sadness and grief to get on with your life. Realizing the value of what you still have.
Dissatisfaction gives way to a new hope and understanding. May allude to a broken relationship or tragedy. May also refer to a gift, inheritance,
opportunity, partnership, or marriage that has fallen below expectations.
6.Shi-Li-Bo Nouvavou and Dan-i: Opening your heart to the simple pleasures of life. Fond memories fuel the playful embrace of love and
life. Experiencing the joy of youth and sexual innocence. Engaging in acts of gentle kindness. Harmony of natural forces without effort or strain.
Meeting an old friend.
when reversed: Closing your heart to the simple pleasures of life. Escaping realities by living in the past. Refusal to grow up and embrace
the joys of adulthood. Contempt for acts of gentle kindness. May indicate immaturity or sexual insecurities. May indicate the departure of an
old friend.
7.La Siréne: Daydreams and things seen in the glass of contemplation. The scattering of energies by strong desires and unrealistic goals.
The pursuit of illusions and the dissipation of energy on false choices. Intoxication, delirium, and hallucination, leading to the negation of effort.
Under rare and extreme circumstances, may indicate the revelation of transcendental spiritual truth.
when reversed: Daydreams and fantasies brought into realistic focus. The contemplation of many options leading to a conclusive choice.
Inner clarity that dissipates illusions and false choices. Remaining connected to reality in the face of intoxication, delirium, or hallucination.
Under rare and extreme circumstances, may indicate the failure to recognize a transcendental spiritual truth.
8.Simbi d'l'eau: Losing interest in a matter deeply important to you. Being forced to abandon something in which you had invested great
love and devotion. Seeking earthly, physical pleasures, to the exclusion of spiritual growth and emotional fulfillment. Emotional withdrawal and
lethargy.
when reversed: The realization that a matter thought to be important was actually of little consequence. Moving on from something in
which you had invested great love and devotion. The start of an inner journey to find higher aspects of life. Reflection on what is truly fulfilling
in life.
9.Madame La Lune: Contentment and satisfaction in romance, friendship, or other relationships. Achieving your deepest desires and
savoring beauty and sensual pleasures. A state of joy and abundance radiating fulfillment and bliss.
when reversed: Vanity, conceit, and smugness in romance, friendship, or other relationships. Achieving what you always thought you
wanted. Overindulging in food, drink, or the pleasures of the flesh. A state of joy and abundance that is shallow and fleeting.
10.Gran Bois: Fulfillment and joy in life and love. Feeling peace, tranquility, and contentment in friends and family. Taking delight in one's
good fortune.
when reversed: Dissipation, debauchery, and stagnation. Taking one's good fortune for granted. Problems in domestic and social matters.
A false love or infatuation, leading to a lack of fulfillment.
P.Hounsis: The essence of water behaving as earth, such as a wellspring: An unexpected new relationship that is playful and spontaneous.
A romantic soul who embraces compassion and imagination with childlike joy. Gentle reflections on love, spirituality, and the importance of
personal relationships in business and material affairs. May herald the birth of a child.
when reversed: The dark essence of water behaving as earth, such as a wellspring: An unexpected new relationship that is childish and
foolish. An idle dreamer oblivious to the realities of the world. Moodiness, sad reflection, and retreat from society. Seduction and deception in
personal and business relationships.
Kn.La Place: The essence of water behaving as fire, such as a rushing river: A passionate romantic, full of charm and beauty, but prone to
extremes. Forceful idealism blended with gentle kindness. An eager and intense person, forward with their emotions and tender in their
support of others.
when reversed: The dark essence of water behaving as fire, such as a flash flood: Deceptive charm in the service of intense insecurity and
rapidly shifting moods. Selfishness, indolence, and a complete lack of maturity. Misguided idealism divorced from practicality. Destructive
romantic passions and infidelity.
Q.Mambo: The essence of water, such as a deep and placid lake: Spirituality, maturity, and grace. A natural counselor and healer, One
whose relaxed presence seems to embody deep love and spirituality. A tranquil poet who reflects the nature of the observer. The embrace of
all things dreamlike and receptive, such as perfect and unconditional love.
when reversed: The dark essence of water, such as a deep and foreboding lake: Discomfort with the worlds of mind and matter, leading to
a retreat to the spiritual. The embrace of negative relationships, driven by the desperate fear of being alone. Devotion to fantasies and
daydreams, to the exclusion of practical skills or the pursuit of knowledge. Insecurity leading to dishonor, vice, and undue susceptibility to
outside influences.
K.Houngan: The essence of water behaving as air, such as a billowing cloud in the blue sky: Great maturity, endless patience, tolerance of
other points of view, and a deep knowledge of human nature. One who intuitively knows the strengths of those around him, and gently
cultivates them. Remaining calm and relaxed in all situations, and making artful use of diplomacy or a quiet word to resolve conflicts. The ability
to listen to what another person is saying, and truly understand what is in their heart. A rewarding partner and a beloved leader.
when reversed: The dark essence of air, such as a gray sky: A mature leader of unyielding ethics and absolute authority. An incorruptible
judge, whose devotion to the letter of the law cannot be swayed by emotion, mercy, or exigent circumstances. Perfect clarity of thought,
excessive use of force, and mastery of language as a tool for deception. One who, like a great tyrant, inspires not love or devotion, but fear,
respect, and obedience.
Rada (Swords)
A.Damballah Wedo: The seed of victory - perhaps as yet unseen. A challenge to be met and solved through the invocation of force. An
opportunity to bring reason and intelligence to bear in the pursuit of justice and truth. An excessive power that must not be abused. May
suggest new ideas or information that can reveal a solution to the problem at hand.
when reversed: The seed of defeat - perhaps as yet unseen. A challenge met with the invocation of force, leading to disastrous results.
Reason and intelligence misdirected or cast aside, resulting in injustice and falsehood. An excessive power abused. May suggest new ideas or
information with dangerous implications.
2.Nan Nan Bouclou: Contradictory characteristics brought together as a means of resolving a conflict. Refusing to be ruled by negative
emotions. Strife brought to a close through clarity of mind and restraint of force. Turning a blind eye to the minor infractions of others.
when reversed: Indecision due to contradictory characteristics brought together. Tension in the aftermath of a quarrel that has been
resolved. Scheming, abuse of trust, and agreements made in bad faith. Allowing the mind to block off the emotions. Self deception as a means
of justifying cruel acts.
3.Geudeh: Unsettling news leading to heartbreak or loneliness. Tactless or hurtful words. Acting without consideration for the emotions of
others. Betrayal of trust or confidence. The revelation of a painful truth.
when reversed: Unsettling news that helps you to distance yourself from a destructive relationship. Painfully honest communication that
needs to take place. Not letting yourself be dragged by your emotions into a negative situation. A trust or confidence betrayed in an attempt to
help someone in need. The revelation of a painful truth.
4.Agwé: A time of tranquility and intellectual repose in the midst of a great struggle. A temporary retreat from stress to regather inner
strength, reaffirm convictions, reorganize thoughts, and formulate a new plan. The need for vigilance in a moment of calm. May suggest a
withdrawal from the material world to find spiritual guidance.
when reversed: Restlessness and mental disharmony. Deserting a struggle in progress. A temporary retreat from stress that turns into a
permanent rout. A lack of vigilance that could lead to disaster.
5.Ogoun Ferraille: A success earned through personal degradation. Separation from friends brought about by an unfeeling and coldly
calculated act. Temporary victory tainted by dishonor and providing fuel for eventual defeat.
when reversed: Refusing to achieve success through personal degradation. Friendship maintained through the abandonment of a
dishonorable gain. Slander and infamy avoided.
6.Legba: Trusting in intelligence and intuition and setting off into the unknown. Leaving an untenable situation and charting a new course.
Passage from difficulty and progress towards a solution. The road to recovery. Travel and exploration.
when reversed: Conceit and intellectual pride. Being stuck in a problem which has no apparent solution. Frustration and anxiety that are
left unsettled. Travel and exploration are delayed.
7.Erzulie Freda Dahomey: An opportunity to withdraw from a hopeless situation and fight another day. Disengagement from a struggle
you should never have been involved in. A desperate attempt to resolve a matter without conflict. The use of cleverness or outright deception
to turn the tide in your favor.
when reversed: Being trapped in a hopeless situation and unable to withdraw. A feat of daring that is too much for you to handle. Being
caught in the middle of a desperate act of cunning or outright deception.
8.Simbi: Chagrin at the unforeseen consequences of prior decisions. Criticism, censure, and the imposition of external restrictions.
Confusion leading to powerlessness. Inability to focus on the crux of a problem and free oneself from a difficult situation. Being hamstrung by a
past failure or humiliation.
when reversed: Learning a valuable lesson from the unexpected consequences of prior decisions. Narrowly escaping criticism, censure,
and the imposition of external restrictions. Focusing on the crux of a problem and freeing oneself from a difficult situation. Coming to grips with
a past failure or humiliation and moving on.
9.Masa: Debilitating mental anguish or ill health. Being dragged down by the dishonor of others. Participation in a shameful or regrettable
act. Inescapable guilt, mistrust, and doubt. May indicate a death or other catastrophic loss.
when reversed: Mental anguish or ill health endured and overcome. Refusal to be dragged down by the dishonor of others. Attempting to
avert a shameful or regrettable act. Faithfulness, patience and unselfishness. May indicate the narrow avoidance of a death or other
catastrophic loss
10.Azaka: Crushing defeat brought about by idle intellectualism divorced from reality. Sadness and desolation in the aftermath of a
catastrophic and total collapse. A decisive conclusion brought about through the swift and merciless application of overwhelming force.
 when reversed: The darkness before the dawn. An end to suffering, leading to spiritual transformation. A crushing and seemingly total
defeat that hides within it the seeds of final victory. Ultimate knowledge gained through ultimate sacrifice.
P.Hounsis: The essence of air behaving as earth, such as a steady wind: The approach of an unexpected challenge, to be met with clear
thought and just action. A person filled with an eager appetite for all matters of mind and logic. The gathering of information through
unfaltering vigilance, careful examination, and subtle spycraft. The use of reason or eloquent speech to penetrate the veil of confusion and cut
to the heart of the matter.
when reversed: The dark essence of air behaving as earth, such as a sandstorm: The approach of an unexpected challenge, met with
muddled thought and unjust action. A person filled with a destructive appetite for all matters of mind and logic. Voyeurism, espionage, and
misguided witch hunts. The use of clever argument and eloquent speech to mask the truth.
Kn.La Place: The essence of air behaving as fire, such as a tornado: A fearless and skillful warrior, unfettered by emotion or material
concerns. One able to boldly take on challenges that others consider terrifying or insurmountable. A person who inspires fear and awe through
the purity of their purpose and the intensity of their intellect. Speaking frankly, in an outspoken manner, and with great influence. May portend
the swift initiation or conclusion of a conflict, through the decisive invocation of force.
when reversed: The dark essence of air behaving as fire, such as a tornado: A merciless and skillful warrior, unfettered by emotion or
conscience. A nihilist who can refuse not even the most insurmountable of challenges. A person who inspires fear and hate through their
domineering nature and the power of their presence. Speaking without tact or tolerance, in a sarcastic manner. May portend the swift initiation
or conclusion of conflict, through the calamitous invocation of force.
Q Mambo: The essence of air behaving as water, such as a refreshing mist: A person gifted with both keen logic and natural intuition,
giving them uncanny powers of perception and insight. One who easily sees past deception and confusion to the heart of a matter, and
understands both sides of any argument. The embodiment of calm, forthrightness, and wit, in the face of even the most trying circumstances.
when reversed: The dark essence of air behaving as water, such as a cold rain: A person gifted with both keen logic and natural intuition,
giving them uncanny powers of perception and insight. One who easily sees the weakness in any argument, and savages friend and foe alike
with biting sarcasm. Dry and vicious wit covering a hollow sense of isolation and dissatisfaction with life.
K.Houngan: The essence of air, such as a clear blue sky: A mature leader of unwavering ethics and indisputable authority. An incorruptible
judge, whose devotion to the law cannot be swayed by emotion or material concerns. Perfect clarity of thought, directness of action, and
eloquence of speech. One who, like a great general, inspires not love or devotion, but absolute trust and loyalty.
when reversed: The dark essence of air, such as a gray sky: A mature leader of unyielding ethics and absolute authority. An incorruptible
judge, whose devotion to the letter of the law cannot be swayed by emotion, mercy, or exigent circumstances. Perfect clarity of thought,
excessive use of force, and mastery of language as a tool for deception. One who, like a great tyrant, inspires not love or devotion, but fear,
respect, and obedience.
Santería (Discs)
A.Olodumare: The seed of prosperity and material gain - perhaps as yet unseen. A new foundation from which to turn your dreams into
reality. The need to focus on the practical and understand the dynamics of the natural world. May represent a gift, document, inheritance, or
an unexpected opportunity for physical achievement.
when reversed: The seed of luxury, debauchery, and physical gratification. The seductions of the material world draw you away from an
opportunity for stability and comfort. The need to focus on the practical and understand the dynamics of your environment. May represent a
gift, document, inheritance, or physical event.
2.Olofi: Balance and harmony achieved in a time of upheaval and transformation. Taking two steps forward for every one step back.
Shifting the importance of projects and priorities to keep everything on track. A change in occupation or location.
when reversed: Imbalance and disharmony as a result of upheaval and transformation. Taking one step forward for every two steps back.
Chaos caused by the shifting importance of projects and priorities. Industrious yet unreliable actions. Furious activity producing negligible
results.
3.Oya: The commencement of business, commercial transactions, or employment. The constructive use of creative talents, and the
expression of artistry in workmanship. Skill and labor turned to the crafting of things of value. Using the conventional as a medium for
expressing the exceptional, in order to build something of great renown and glory.
when reversed: Delays in the commencement of business, commercial transactions, or employment. Holding back or failing to use one's
abilities to their full potential. Shoddy workmanship and lack of attention to detail. Being hamstrung by convention, or failing to temper artistic
fancy with an understanding of reality.
4.Obatala: Cleaving to earthly power in the desperate fear that it will be lost. Making yourself an obstacle to progress due to lack of
originality and a desperate fear of change. Believing that security and identity are based primarily on the possession of material things. Coveting
things and people. Living in a cloud of suspicion and prejudice.
when reversed: Using your power freely for your own enjoyment and the betterment of others. Coming to grips with progress and using
your position to help it along. Finding security and identity someplace other than in the possession of material things. Letting go and
encouraging others to find their own path. Being magnanimous and generous with your success.
 5.Oggun: Hard times brought on by addiction, wasteful spending, ill health, or an outside event. Rejection, loneliness, and the need for
comfort. May suggest unemployment, a catastrophe in personal finance, or a turn for the worse in business.
when reversed: Concern over finance leads to prudent action. Impending physical threat is met with calm and skill. Suffering and
loneliness leads to spiritual growth. Stress is met without resorting to excess or the pursuit of oblivion.
6.Elegguá: A time of prosperity and profit. Success and generosity in material things. Power and influence turned to noble pursuits.
Philanthropy, and the balancing of physical and spiritual life. May suggest gifts or aid to one in need.
when reversed: Insolence and conceit with material things. Overconfidence, bad investments, and imprudent handing of acquired wealth.
Contempt for those less fortunate. Deception and petty disputes driven by greed and envy.
7.Oshún: A pause to check on the progress of your labors. Making difficult financial decisions. Exercising patience and perseverance.
Evaluating the status of your work and your options for the future.
when reversed: Labors abandoned before completion. Impatience, lack of effort, and the wasting of time. Idle and unprofitable
speculation.
8.Shangó: Dedicating yourself fully to a task. Learning a new craft or skill. Applying painstaking attention to detail. Industriousness and the
efficient completion of tasks. Sticking with a project long enough to see it through.
when reversed: Undue attention to small details at the expense of the big picture. Losing yourself in your work, to the detriment of your
personal and spiritual life. Making the same mistake repeatedly. Refusing to learn new crafts or skills.
9.Yemayá: Good luck attending material affairs. Attaining refinement and embracing elegance. Discipline and nobility applied to the
maintenance of security and stability. The wise use of resources and foresight. The fulfillment that comes with accomplishment, and the turning
of attention to higher things.
when reversed: Bad luck attending material affairs. Elitism and snobbishness. Lack of discipline resulting in the erosion of security and
stability. Contempt for the exact labors that brought one to a position of refinement. Dishonesty in financial matters.
10.Ochosi: Completion of material prosperity and riches. Freedom from financial anxiety, the security of home, and the enjoyment of
family. The passing of inheritance along to children, or the gaining of inheritance from parents.
when reversed: Material prosperity and riches squandered through slothfulness, gambling, or family problems. The loss of reputation or
inheritance, or the failure to pass an inheritance along to one's children.
P.Yaguó: The essence of earth, such as a mountain: The surprising appearance of new prosperity and opportunities for advance in the
physical world. One who delights in the pleasures of the body, material things, and nature. The embrace of hard work, realistic goals, and
scholarly perseverance as a means to create solid achievement. Dependability, trust, and a studious nature. May portend a new job or
promotion.
when reversed: The dark essence of earth, such as a chasm: Unfavorable news about business, finance, or the physical world. One who
delights in all forms of luxury and physical excess, leaving practical matters unattended. Irrationality and failure to recognize obvious facts,
coupled with a poor work ethic. Wastefulness, lack of focus, and loss. May portend the loss of a job or promotion.
Kn.Oriaté: The essence of earth behaving as fire, such as molten magma: One slow to action, but decisive and unrelenting once set in
motion. A force of nature whose methods are as predictable and dependable as they are unstoppable. The voice of duty, honor, and
responsibility. The will to the change the world, not through bold action, but through the thorough and unwavering application of proven
means.
when reversed: The essence of earth behaving as fire, such as molten magma: One slow to action, even in the most urgent circumstances.
A force of nature that cannot be diverted from the wrong path. The voice of duty and honor utterly divorced from reality. Lack of imagination
and the complete unwillingness to try a different approach, even if the face of complete failure. Idleness and stagnation.
Q.Santera: The essence of earth behaving as water, such as a hot spring: A warm and generous host, providing shelter and comfort for all
who would seek it. A person steadfast, practical, and domestic, able to create opulence and stability in any setting. The qualities of maturity and
sensibility, coupled with an innate appreciation for nature and the material world.
when reversed: The dark essence of earth behaving as water, such as ice: A cold but generous host, driven by an overwhelming need for
to accumulate and maintain opulence. A person so preoccupied with wealth and security that they can never stop to enjoy either. One who
reflects the weaknesses of others, breeding suspicion and mistrust.
K.Santero: The essence of earth behaving as air, such as a diamond: A true businessman, with a gift for identifying opportunities and
taking advantage of them. A person well informed about the world, skilled in all things physical, and eager to encourage others. A pillar of
practicality and dependability, embracing tried and tested methods, and possessing an innate understanding of the material reality. A
philanthropist and devotee of both luxury and hard work, whose word is as good as gold.
when reversed: The dark essence of earth behaving as air, such as a diamond: An unyielding businessman, with a gift for identifying
weakness and exploiting it for personal gain. One well informed about material affairs, but ignorant of larger, more pressing issues. A blind
devotee of business as usual, unconcerned with the unintended results, and contemptuous of new ideas. A person full of greed and avarice,
easily corrupted by luxury or the temptations of the flesh.