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0 The Fool
MEANING
"Spread your wings
and fly."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Beginnings, innocence, Naivety, recklessness,
positivity. inexperience.
COLOURS
White Rose
Dog Cliff
Innocence,
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Innocence, loyalty. Critical, decisions.
Spontaneous, instinctive. cleansing.
Air
Jan 20 - Feb 18
0
Kit Bag Confidence,
Confidence, naivety,
Burdens, life purpose. masculine
freedom.
Numerology energy.
Unlimited possibilities..
YES/NO READING
Feather Mountains Boots
Vitality, strength, Spiritual life
YES NO MAYBE potential.
Confidence,
journey. action.
I The Magician
MEANING
"Anything you imagine
you can make real."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Resourcefulness, action Manipulation,
skill. disorganisation, incapable.
COLOURS
Numerology
Pentacle Greenery Yellow Sky
1
Burdens, life purpose. Nature, energy Confidence,
The beginning of the masculine
connection.
projects and creative energy.
endeavours. Cards that
reduce to 1 are the Wheel
of Fortune (10) and the
Sun (19).
Table
YES/NO READING The present, Symbols On Table Roses Lillies
how things are right now. Three in one. Bird = Happiness and
YES NO MAYBE Spirit. Blood = Body. success.
Water = Soul.
II The High Priestess
MEANING
"Trust your own
counsel first."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Intuition, mystery, Logic, evidence,
awareness. doubt.
COLOURS
ג
Hebrew Letter Gimel establish'. These also correspond
goals. the course of
Your freedom to choose with (black) yin and (white) yang
your life.
between good and evil. energy or feminine and
masculine energy.
Numerology
2
The balance of opposites,
such as, the intuitive and the
rational, inner and outer, Yellow Sky
Palm Trees Confidence,
and the hidden and the
Pomegranates
revealed. Other cards that masculine
Fertility, abundance
reduce to 2 are Justice (11) energy.
Veil of spiritual life.
and Judgement (20).
Life and spiritual
connection.
YES/NO READING
Flowing Robes
YES NO MAYBE Don't be drawn into the
emotions of the world. Moon Crown
Confidence, action.
III The Empress
MEANING
"You can do anything you want
and be happy with the results."
COLOURS
Sceptre Shield
Golden Dawn Timing
Loose Robes Fertility and Accommodating
Influenced by
Abundance and unifying the heart , fertility,
surroundings. Classical Element
fertility. senses. femininity.
Apr 21 - May 20 Earth
Sept 23 - Oct 22
ד
Hebrew Letter Dalet
The choice to open
ourselves to our dreams.
Wheat Forest
3
Numerology Star Crown
You reap what you Nature, and
Excellent communication and 12 stars - signs of the
sow. abundance.
creativity, someone who is zodiac means
Caring for the world,
generally optimistic. Cards that dreams into fruition.
abundance.
reduce to 3 are The Hanged
Man (12) and the World (21).
YES/NO READING
Waterfall Throne/Lounge
YES NO MAYBE Flowing water, the Expressive of lifeblood
force of life. and passion.
IV The Emperor
MEANING
"Own your space
with confidence."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Father, authority, Chaos, domination,
structure. control.
COLOURS
ה
Hebrew Letter Heh Grey Throne
The creative power of Ruling with
the universal energy. respect for self
and others. Armour
4
Numerology Rams Head Prepared,
Organisational skills, Zodiac sign courageous
reliability and the ability Aries. protective of others
to work hard. The other and self.
card that reduces to 4 is River
Death (13). Foot Armour The flow of life
Being well prepared and and change.
YES/NO READING courageous. Protective
Key Of Life
of others and self. Be Mountains
Male reproductive
mindful of abuse of The ruler and
YES NO MAYBE organs, fertility.
pioneer of new
power - weakness -
eternal life, authority
hidden feet of clay. lands.
to rule.
V The Hierophant
MEANING
"Understand your higher beliefs
values and personal boundaries."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Teaching, spirituality, Rebellion, contempt,
tradition. withholding.
COLOURS
Reading
SYMBOLISM
Zodiac Taurus
Symbol Love, beauty,
grounding, slow.
ו
Hebrew Letter Vau
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5
heaven. symbolic of the
The energy of the The call to be a leader.
divine trinity. Also
unexpected. The other
means divine
card that reduces to 5
feminine, virgin
is Temperance (14).
mother and queen
or three worlds
MEANING
"How can I celebrate the love in
my life today?"
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Relationships, choices, Conflict, disharmony,
harmony. temptation.
COLOURS
SYMBOLISM
Reading Zodiac Gemini
Symbol Uninspired, self-reliant,
active.
Snake Angel
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Tree Of Life/Knowledge Wisdom of Your highest
Quickly, passionate. Air Tree of life and tree of experience and personal
May 21 - June 20 temptation - innocence and warns against potential.
experience male and female
ז
temptation.
Hebrew Letter Zayin energy.
To be nourished we
engage with others.
6
Numerology
Balance, home, and
Nakedness
responsibility. The Clouds
Yellow Sun Openness, honesty,
other card that reduces Grey - confusion,
Connects us to our sexuality,
to 6 is The Devil (15). the unconscious.
highest potential. boundaries.
YES/NO READING
MEANING
"Your success in the
face of difficulty."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Control, assertive, Negativity, confusion,
determination. passive.
COLOURS
Chariot
Sphinx Wreath
Golden Dawn Timing Our Karma is
Lifes mysteries. Victory and honour
Unclear, dependent Classical Element shaped
in life.
on circumstances. by our actions.
Water
Jun 21 - Jul 21
7
Numerology the universe. Standing Charioteer and ready for
Will-power and control. Take a stand for what life.
The other number that you believe in.
reduces to 7 is The Tower
(16).
MEANING
"You don't know your own
strength until it is tested."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Control, courage, Weakness, doubt,
compassion. impatience.
COLOURS
Blue Mountains
Lion Yellow Sky
Peak experiences,
Golden Dawn Timing Strength of will and Confidence,
awareness.
Spring/Summer Classical Element impulsive power. masculine
energy, passion. Fire energy.
July 22 - Aug 22
ט
Hebrew Letter Tet
Recognising and following
the good in us.
Woman
White Robe Flower Crown
8
Feminine power
Numerology Innocence And belt
gentleness over strength.
Power strength and tames Wisdom and
control. The other card wildness. power of nature.
that reduces to an 8 in
Tarot is The Star (17).
MEANING
"All the answers to
life are within you."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Introspection, reflection, Isolation, withdrawal,
enlightenment. loneliness.
COLOURS
Reading
SYMBOLISM
Zodiac Virgo
Symbol Loyal, analytical,
kind, critical.
י
Hebrew Letter Yod
Being in awe of your
place in the universe.
6 Point Star Grey Sky
White Beard
Heaven on earth and
9
Age wisdom Withdrawing from
Numerology the light within us.
and the world, confusion.
Selflessness and
integration. The other experience.
card that reduces to 9
is the Star card (18).
MEANING
"Whatever doesn't kill you
makes you stronger."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Luck, karma, Misfortune, problems,
destiny. chaos.
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS Yellow
Blue Orange
Grey
Emotion, clear Joy, sunshine
Happiness, Confusion,
thinking, enthusiasm,
clarity, energy, formal,
strength, change, happiness,
optimism, conservative.
intuition. creativity, strength.
enlightenment.
Sphinx Anubis
Timing Snake
Mystery and the four Egyptian god -
Unexpected, any time Classical Element Negative or
elements Fire, Water, Air
without notice. Fire downward pathway positive passages
and Earth. and the ups and
Nov 23 - Dec 21 of the wheel.
downs of life.
כ
Hebrew Letter Qof
I am ready to receive the
emotion of others.
10
Numerology Clouds
A return to beginning, only Events in our lives Spokes Of The Wheel
at a higher level in the spiral moving in an Go out and discover the world and
of life. Other cards related to unexpected direction. go inwards and discover oneself.
10 are the Magician (1) and
the Sun (19).
YES/NO READING
Four Fixed Signs
YES NO MAYBE The signs hold books of wisdom and their wings symbolise potential.
They are faded to represent that knowledge is still being obtained.
They represent the 4 elements Fire Water Air and Earth.
XI Justice
MEANING
"Use your intuition to set your
moral compass."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Fairness, harmony, Dishonest, injustice,
truth. irresponsibility.
COLOURS
Grey
ATTRIBUTIONS Yellow Red
Confusion,
White
Happiness, Passion, love, Goodness,
clarity, energy, danger, lack of clarity innocence,
optimism, adventure. formal, purity,
enlightenment, conservative. masculine
energy.
11
A Spiritual number. Eleven
can reduce to 2, which is
about balancing the polarities
Columns
in a given situation. Other Curtain Scales And Sword
Constraints of what
cards that reduce to 2 are The The need for clarity of Scales represent
should happen
High Priestess (2) and thought in justice that weighing up options
rather than
Judgement (20). extends beyond what is and fairness. The
fairness.
visible. sword implements
YES/NO READING the judgement.
Crown
The power of three, the four-sided jewel
YES NO MAYBE represents masculine and feminine and
the spiritual and material world.
XII The Hanged Man
MEANING
"Looking at the world from
a different perspective."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Perspective, disengage, Indecision, closed,
release. involved.
COLOURS
SYMBOLISM
Reading Planet Neptune
Symbol Dreams, inspiration,
intuition and illusion.
Numerology
12
12 reduces to 3, which is
about communication and Foot
Red Stockings
creativity. Other cards that The foot is simply tied
Red is the symbol of
reduce to 3 are The Empress and could be untied at
passion and action -
(3) and The World (21). any time. This
legs are active and
represents-
YES/NO READING could climb down at
any time. encouragement to
consciously take a
YES NO MAYBE break - to take time
out.
XIII Death
MEANING
"Personal growth always means
leaving something behind."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Transformation, endings, Stagnation, sameness,
beginnings. restrained.
COLOURS
Grey Sky
Warns against
indifference
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Black Rider White Horse
and apathy and
Sudden, unexpected. Water Death the transition to Completion and
to respect death
Oct 23 - Nov 21 something else, another new beginnings.
as part of Life.
phase in our lives.
נ
Hebre Letter Nun
Faithfulness, spirituality,
presence mindfulness.
Numerology
13
13, reduces to 4. The
number 4 is about control Boat Eternal City
Heavenly Gate Carrying the souls Paradise from
and organisation. The
Death is not the end. from death to the New
Emperor is the other 4
card. reincarnation on Testament, that
the river of life. we will return to
on the day of
YES/NO READING Flag judgement
The black flag has a white representing the
harvest crown - the circularity of life.
YES NO MAYBE overturning of the natural
order of things and evil forces
challenging the spirit.
XIV Temperance
MEANING
"Seek balance to
create calmness."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Harmony, balance, Conflict, impatience,
moderation. instability.
COLOURS
Grey Sky
White Robe
Angel Grey sky reminds us not
to be indifferent about Innocence and
Bringing us in
Timing experience.
Classical Element touch with our the life goals that are
Unexpected, unplanned.
Fire heavenly potential. important to us.
Nov 23 - Dec 21
14
14, reduces to 5. The Egyptian symbol of measure between conscious and
number 5 represents intelligence and the cups, represents unconsciousness.
change and options. capacity for love. testing things out
The Hierophant is the and finding the
other card that is a right balance.
number 5.
MEANING
"You are only limited by what you
believe is possible."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Bondage, materialism, Detachment, freedom,
addiction. simplicity.
COLOURS
Bat Wings
Downward Facing Devil Horns
Use your senses
Pentagram Everything within
to see past
A warning of all the you that is wild and
what is holding
negative energy that can unrefined.
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element you back.
hold you back.
Slowly, gradually. Earth
Dec 22 - Jan 19
ע
Hebrew Letter Ayin
Your clear vision of
hidden knowledgege. Black Cube
Devils Hand Devils Torch The unexplored
Numerology Bringing light into
15
Open hand is about self.
15, reduces to 6. The leaving our spirit open to darkness or
number 6 is about find what is good and bad. understanding
responsibility and positive and
harmony. The Lovers is negative.
the other 6 in the deck.
MEANING
"Always expect the
unexpected"
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Upheaval, reality, Confined, imprisonment,
disaster. certainty.
COLOURS
פּ
and evil.
Your spiritual
power of speech.
Lightening
16
Numerology A sudden and Flames
16 reduces to 7, which is dramatic Grey Clouds Emotion and passion,
about change and irreversible change. Represents destruction and
options. The other 7 in
confusion. aggression.
the deck is The Chariot.
Tilted Crown
Everything we Tower
have known, has Protection,
YES/NO READING been cast off the power and
tower, narrow
representing our mindedness and a
YES NO MAYBE lives being false sense of
destroyed. security.
XVII The Star
MEANING
"All your dreams are
coming true."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Creativity, opportunities, Disappointment, doubt,
renewal. despair.
COLOURS
צ
Hebrew Letter Tzaddi
Being true, loving,
just and fair.
Nudity Jug
17
Numerology Represents being Foot On The Water Spiritual
17, which reduces to 8. vulnerable and Emotions, unconscious capacity and the
is about power and genuine. and the foot on the water cycle of life.
success. The other card support of the soul and
that is an 8 is Strength. emotional life.
MEANING
"Be careful your imagination doesn't
cause you to see things that aren't there."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Subconscious, illusion, Conscious, clarity,
fear. calmness.
COLOURS
ק
Hebrew Letter Kuf
The Moon - unconscious, handed down through
Move past the superficial
the Sun - consciousness. the generations.
to understand the deeper
meaning.
Numerology
18
The number 18, reduces to
9. It is about completion and
selflessness. The other card Crab
The crab crawling out Long Road
that is a 9 is The Hermit.
of the pool - our The path of life and the Towers
nightmares made real. unification between the Coloured grey -
Listen to your instinct here and now and the confusion and
YES/NO READING and deal with what afterlife. stubbornness, and
needs to be dealt with warn against lack
rather than listening to of flexibility and
YES NO MAYBE seeing the other
an overactive
imagination. perspective.
XIX The Sun
MEANING
"Spread your wings
and fly."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Success, happiness, Depression, negativity
inspiration. failure.
COLOURS
Reading
SYMBOLISM
Planet Sun
Symbol Happiness, energy
personal power.
ר
Hebrew Letter Raish
the elements of the
Growth transition and
Major Arcana,.
flow of life, personal growth.
Blue sky -
Numerology
Represents happiness
19
19, which reduces to 1, the
and clarity of thought.
number for new beginnings
and success. Other cards that Child
have the 1 energy are Expresses happiness and
Magician (1) and Wheel of openness. The desire to be a
Grey Horse
Fortune (10). child again. Nakedness
Being unaware of the
represents innocence.
YES/NO READING strength within us.
Red feather /Sash
Representing joy
YES NO MAYBE
happiness and life energy
.
XX Judgement
MEANING
Answering the call to action creates
new opportunities."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Action, renewal, Doubt, destruction
absolution. blame.
COLOURS
Blue White
ATTRIBUTIONS Grey Red
Passion, love, Emotion, clear Goodness,
Confusion,
formal, danger, thinking, innocence,
conservative. adventure. strength. change, purity,
intuition. masculine
energy.
Reading
SYMBOLISM
Planet Pluto
Symbol Unconscious, hidden power.
transformation.
20
Numerology judgement. Release from
20 reduces to 2. and 2 is oppression and
about balancing polarities. confinement and
Other cards with the what has gone
number 2 are High Priestess before.
(2) and Justice (11). Outstretched Hands
Being open to new People
YES/NO READING knowledge ideas and Coloured Grey
challenges enabling Rising out of their
them to accept higher confusion into
YES NO MAYBE knowledge and take on enlightenment.
a new direction.
XXI The World
MEANING
"Everything you have worked for is
coming together."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Accomplishment, success, Failure, unfinished,
completion. unfulfilled.
COLOURS
White
ATTRIBUTIONS Blue Red Green
Goodness,
Emotion, clear Passion, love, Nature,
thinking, danger, fertility, innocence,
strength. change, adventure. abundance. purity,
intuition. masculine
energy.
Reading
SYMBOLISM
Planet Saturn
Symbol Change, reflection,
boundaries.
21
Numerology Light Blue Sky and vitality.
Green Wreath
21, reduces to 3. and is about Clarity of
Triumph and
community, optimism and joy. thought.
completions.
Other cards that are 3 are The
Empress (3) and The Hanged
Man (12).
YES/NO READING
Four Zodiac Signs
Four elements and Zodiac signs are shown by the figures. The angel
YES NO MAYBE Aquarius - Air, the eagle Scorpio - Water, the lion Leo -Fire, and the
bull is Taurus - Earth. Each is now represented in full colour showing
the completion of life's journey and the coming into knowledge.
Ace Of Wands
MEANING
"Take action on your ideas."
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS
Green Grey White
Nature, fertility, Confusion, formal, Goodness,
abundance. conservative. innocence, purity,
masculine energy.
A
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Spring
1
18 Green Leaves
Numerology Nature, fertility, growth and
Pioneering, leading, hope. The leaves remind us to Three Trees
alpha, dominance, be realistic and balanced. The three stages
ambitious, originality. of the cycle of
life birth ageing Castle
and death. Also A secure home on
top of a mountain.
YES/NO READING
Fertility and
action. Goals and taking
River action.
Continuity of change, staying in
YES NO MAYBE
'flow' as you work towards goals.
II Of Wands
MEANING
"Believe in your personal
power."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Discovery, decisions, Unrealistic, stifled,
planning. procrastinate.
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS
Green Red Blue Grey
Nature, Passion, love, Emotion, clear Confusion,
fertility, danger, adventure. thinking, strength, formal,
abundance. change, intuition. conservative.
II
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Spring
Two Wands
Red Cape Globe
Two paths you can
The passion The whole world
take in life, choices
to take action. in your hands -
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element within yourself and
make a wise
Suddenly Fire in the world.
choice.
Mar 21 - 30 (usually)
2
decision making.
decisions.
Numerology on.
Water
Duality, togetherness,
Collective
a settling of energy,
consciousness.
union, love, balance.
Decisions affect the
world, the ripple effect.
YES/NO READING Lily And Rose Cross
White lily represents innocence and grief. Red
YES NO MAYBE rose passion power and happiness. Together
the duality of every decision and its effects.
III Of Wands
MEANING
"Find your inspiration to take
action."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Preparation, planning, Delays, obstacles,
expansion. disorganisation.
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS
Yellow Red
Green
Happiness, clarity, Passion, love,
Nature, fertility,
energy, optimism, danger, adventure.
abundance.
enlightenment.
III
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Spring
Headband
Red And Green robes Armour
Being ready for
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Red robe - passion and Being prepared,
anything awareness
Spring/Summer Fire desire, goals. Green cape structure, clear
of surroundings.
Mar 31 - Apr 10 (usually) fertility, success from decision making.
action.
3
Numerology masculine energy
Wands behind the figure
Triplicity, expression, Where you have
- you have overcome
expansion of the idea, come and where you
challenges or you are
growth, first stages of are going. The
ignoring them.
completion. conflicts within you.
Golden sea - insight
Ships
into your life and
YES/NO READING Embarking on a new
positive outcomes.
adventure in life,
waiting for something
YES NO MAYBE or being left behind.
IV Of Wands
MEANING
"Be ready for every opportunity
you have worked for."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Celebration, stability , Tension, change,
harmony. transition.
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS
Yellow Red Green Grey
Happiness, Passion, love, Nature, fertility, Confusion,
clarity, energy, danger, adventure. abundance. formal,
optimism,
IV enlightenment.
conservative.
4
Numerology Yellow Sky
Form, completeness, Confidence,
foundations, progress, Bridge masculine energy.
power, stability. Taking happiness
Castle
home.
Largest castle in the
tarot deck. Represents
YES/NO READING security and protection -
your safe place, your
YES NO MAYBE home.
V Of Wands
MEANING
"Be smart and take
life as it comes."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Arguments, competition, Passive, aggressive
tension. scattered.
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS Blue
Red Green
Emotion, clear Nature, fertility,
Passion, love,
thinking, strength, abundance.
danger, adventure.
change, intuition.
V
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Spring
Red Hat
Five Wands
Talking through your
5 flames within
Five Figures hat - or keeping it
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element you -
An even contest where under your hat -
Gradually Fire elements of
there are no winners. rather than being
Jul 22 - Aug 1 (usually) spirit fire, air,
Youthful energy and clear about what you
water and earth,
exuberance. Conscious want.
competing for
and unconscious will,
1st Decan Leo attention.
the will of others and
Creative, passionate,
the will of destiny that
generous, self centered.
all compete together.
5
Numerology
Instability, exaggeration, Blue Sky
over exertion, strife, Clear blue sky indicates
changes, freedom, loss. working for clarity of
Green/Yellow
mind and thought.
Ground
Positive symbolism, a
YES/NO READING place where things can
grow - a fertile place
YES NO MAYBE for an argument or
conflict.
VI Of Wands
MEANING
"You have earned every one of
your successes."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Progress, confidence, Doubt, destroyed,
victory. ignored.
COLOURS
VI change,
intuition.
masculine
energy.
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Spring
Green Horse
Cloth
Horseman Red /Yellow Clothing Growth,
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element
Commander or leader Positive passion. You have potential, and
Unexpected Fire
victorious - a symbol the ability to lead and take fertility in
Aug 2 - 11 (usually)
of our conscious will. your life in whatever motion.
direction you choose.
2nd Decan Leo Making critical decisions.
Creative, passionate,
generous, self centered.
6
Numerology Gray Horse Crowd
Laurel Crowns
Movement, balance, Symbol of unconscious Follows willingly
Crown on the riders
solutions, harmony, will that drives us representing
head is symbolic of
healing, empathy. forward and is unknown conscious support
victory. The laurel crown
to us. of all that you do.
on the wand - union of
YES/NO READING masculine and feminine
aspects of life energy.
Blue Sky
YES NO MAYBE Clarity of purpose and
clarity of message.
VII Of Wands
MEANING
"There may be challenges but
you can do it!"
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Competition, Overwhelmed,
challenge, struggle. disempowered, insecure.
COLOURS
Foot Ware
Clothing
Seven Wands Boot and the shoe -
Green and yellow
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element All the obstacles you being caught off
represent
Suddenly Fire have overcome to be balance and
fertility, hope and
Aug 12 - 22 (usually) unprepared. The boot
where you are now. positivity.
What has to be achieved - working class. The
to create stability in shoe - being affluent.
3rd Decan Leo
your life. This shows the
Creative, passionate,
challenges of life.
generous, self centered.
Confidence, action
7
Numerology Blue Sky
Regaining or losing Clear blue sky
control, mastery, indicates a clear way
Uneven Ground
choices, responsibility, ahead, clarity of
Standing above in a
myth, secrets. purpose and clarity of
secure position to
message.
take on challenges.
YES/NO READING
YES NO MAYBE
VIII Of Wands
MEANING
"Take action on your ideas - life
is moving ahead."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Change, freedom, Delays, miscommunication,
action. frustration.
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS
Green Blue
Nature, fertility, Emotion, clear
abundance. thinking, strength,
change, intuition.
VIII
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Spring
River
Green Leaves Continuity and
Fertility, new growth, change, staying
House On The Hill
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element symbolising new ideas in flow, just as
Your goals and
Quickly Fire and new action. the wands are
Nov 23 - Dec 2 (usually) dreams.
frozen in a
moment of
movement.
8
Numerology: Action - things are Blue Sky
Manifestation, happening quickly. Clarity of thought
practicality, skill, absolute Fence or barrier - the and purpose.
decisions, business, the ego wands form a barrier
stopping you from
getting to the house on
YES/NO READING the far bank of the river
- what is happening
that is stopping you
YES NO MAYBE
from reaching your
goals?
IX Of Wands
MEANING
"Believe in yourself and have
the courage to continue."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Courage, persistence Frustrated, defensive
strength. anxious.
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS
Blue Red Green
Emotion, clear Passion, love, Nature, fertility,
thinking, strength, danger, adventure. abundance.
change, intuition.
IX
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Spring
Blue sky
Nine Wands Clarity of
Upright forming a thought and
Golden Dawn Timing Head Bandage
Classical Element barrier of things in action. Can
Unclear Can signify that you
Fire the past overcome, indicate wishful
Dec 3 - 12 (usually) have been hurt by life's
that you cannot go thinking and
struggles, that there is a
back to. Wands of striving too
lot to think about, or that
differing heights much.
2nd Decan Sagittarius you have been through
represent differing the worst of your
Generous, idealistic,
degrees of challenge. challenges and are now
humorous , impatient.
Green leaves prepared for healing and
9
represent new hope. what comes next.
Numerology Green
Strength, compassion, Grey Path Landscape
completion, optimism, Standing on a neutral Green represents
suffering. flat surface to fertility and
contemplate life and growth and hope
where you have been. of solutions to
YES/NO READING Grey can also symbolise problems. Green
confusion and may can also
indicate uncertainty and symbolise
YES NO MAYBE
inaction. immaturity and
youth.
X Of Wands
MEANING
"There is always more than one
way to do things."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Burden, responsibility, Irresponsible, immature,
stress. careless.
COLOURS
X
creativity, strength.
10
anything.
Ultimate completion, final red or yellow).
manifestation, result of
true will, recognition,
continuation, realisation, Flat Ground
House
endings. You can reach your
The goal you are
goal you just need to Blue Sky trying to achieve.
YES/NO READING push forward. The dirty Clarity of thought Your home is
yellow of the ground and action. Can your castle and
can indicate a indicate wishful your identity.
YES NO MAYBE mixture of sun and thinking and striving
darkness or confusion too much.
on your travels.
Page Of Wands
MEANING
"I've got my eye on my goals and
I'm enjoying every moment!"
COLOURS
P
intuition.
Wand
Salamanders On Tunic Light Blue Sky Is taller than the page
Folklore states that the Lightheartednes indicating big ideas and
Golden Dawn Timing salamander is an s, clarity of impulsivity. Green
The throne of the Ace of animal that can pass thought and leaves indicate new
Wands. Rules space not through fire without purpose, free ideas and possibilities
time injury - symbolising will and clear but care that your
Magick spirituality and mind. Can immaturity doesn't
the ability to withstand indicate wishful cause you to take on too
challenges. thinking and much.
striving too
much.
Earth Fire
Elemental Correspondence
Earth of Fire. Pages are Earth,
the suit is Fire. Pyramids
Are a sign of timeless
Red Feather
age wisdom and Desert
YES/NO READING science. The pyramid
Represents being
The heat and fire within
positive, full of
symbolises energy us that if over
energy and
and transforming emphasised can burn
YES NO MAYBE yourself through
prepared to set big
you out and cause us to
goals.
ideas. wither away.
Knight Of Wands
MEANING
"Whatever you want to do, do it
now!"
UPRIGHT MEAN REVERSED MEANING
Energy, passion, Hurried, distracted,
adventure. careless.
COLOURS
Red Plumes
Golden Dawn Timing Helmet/Sleeves
Unclear, Gradually, Knight On Horse Fire and passion -
Armour/Helmet
Unexpected Controlled energy - indicating someone
Shows preparation
Jul 12 – Aug 11 (usually) controlling the out who cannot be
and protection also
of control horse. restrained.
stubbornness in the
Elemental pursuit of your
Correspondence thoughts and ideas.
Air of Fire. Knights
Air are air, the suit is Fire
Fire.
Zodiac
Pyramids
3rd Decan Cancer – Wand In
A sign of timeless Yellow Tunic
2nd Decan Leo Desert
age, wisdom and Yellow indicates
science. The pyramid Overcoming energy, drive,
YES/NO READING symbolises energy obstacles and
personal
clarity of thought
and. transforming and wild
yourself through hardship to enthusiasm.
YES NO MAYBE ideas. achieve goals.
Queen Of Wands
MEANING
"Your natural confidence is a
talent you can call on always."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Warmth, enthusiastic, Aggressive, demanding,
determination. dramatic.
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS
Grey Red Yellow
Confusion, lack of Passion, love, Happiness, clarity,
clarity, formal, danger, adventure. energy, optimism,
conservative. enlightenment.
Q
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Spring
White Cape
The white cape
Yellow Robe
Golden Dawn Timing Leafy Crown balances her yellow
Indicates happiness,
suddenly, spring/summer Abundance and gown and indicates
peace, clarity of thought
Mar 11 – Apr 10 (usually) prosperity the purity of presence.
and energy .
queen thrives in
everything she does.
Elemental
Correspondence
Water of Fire. Red Jewel Red Shoe
Queens are water, The small red jewel Represents grounding
Water the suit is Fire. Fire
indicates passion. and passion devoting
your whole heart and
Zodiac mind to the task at
3rd Decan Pisces – hand.
Black Cat
2nd Decan Aries Magick and the
power of instinct
individuality and Throne
YES/NO READING unpredictability. Reaching the sky
Sunflowers
The cat has 9 lives, - symbolic of the
connection Sunflowers always
indicating the queen
YES NO MAYBE is a survivor of the between heaven turn to face the sun
and earth. and so are symbolic of
trials of life.
vitality.
King Of Wands
MEANING
"You have the dynamic energy of
a leader."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Leader, visionary, Stubborn, ruthless,
successful. opinionated.
COLOURS
K
creativity, strength.
Yellow cape
Red/orange
Happiness, peace, clarity
Crown of flames robes and hair
of thought and energy -
Golden Dawn Timing Symbolises Orange means clear
this energy if in over
Alignment, Quickly, Unclear strength of will and vibrant passion and abundance can be
Nov 13 – Dec 12 (usually) inner fire. decisive action (think
described as being too
red and yellow
energetic and too
Elemental blended together) .
overbearing.
Correspondence
Fire of Fire. Kings
are fire, the suit is
Green Shoes/Cape
Fire Fire. Fire
Shoes - the steps we Salamanders
take in life, and the Black lion on the cape/king's feet
Zodiac shoulders represent throne Folklore states that the
3rd Decan Scorpio – the responsibility we Strength of will salamander is an
2nd Decan Sagittarius bear. Green - fertility, and animal that can pass
growth and life,. determination. through fire without
Throne injury. Symbolising
YES/NO READING Reaching the sky - Magick, spirituality
symbolic of the and the ability to
connection withstand challenges.
YES NO MAYBE The circle indicates
between heaven
and earth. circularity of life.
Ace Of Cups
MEANING
"Open your heart and receive the
emotions around you."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Love, romance, Repressed emotion,
emotional overwhelm. blocked logic.
COLOURS
1
Like the 26 letters in enlightenment.
W
Numerology the alphabet each White Dove
Pioneering, leading, droplet represents our White dove - represents
alpha, dominance, language of feelings. peace - encouraging us
ambitious, originality. to have peace within Letter W On Cup
ourselves. Meaning is still
debated and unclear
Cross
- could be a
Religious symbolism of
YES/NO READING holy spirit.
reference to
A.E.Waite or could
Five Jets Of Water
be a religious
Jets of water represents
YES NO MAYBE the link between ourselves
reference or a
reference to the holy
and the world.
grail.
II Of Cups
MEANING
"Open your heart and receive
the love from others."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Balance, attraction, Rejection, separation,
partnership. disharmony.
COLOURS
Laurel Crowns
Figures In Symbolise a
Half Profile celebration of love
Symbolise two halves and connection.
Golden Dawn Timing
Classical Element to make a whole. Winged Lions
Alignment
Water Head And Staff Of
June 21 - July 1 (usually)
Hermes
Inspired by
Caduceus and
1st Decan Cancer Zurvan - energies of Light Blue Sky -
Intense, loving, passion and the Lightheartedness,
generous. Clothing heart that must be clarity of thought
2
Figure in blue clothing - overcome through and purpose, free
Numerology
represents the feminine communication and will and clear mind.
Duality, togetherness,
side of a relationship. strength. Can indicate wishful
a settling of the
Figure in black and thinking and
energy, union, love,
yellow - represents the striving too much.
balance.
masculine side of a
relationship. White tunic
YES/NO READING - represents the
Hills
The ups and
innocence and purity of
downs of life and
love. Red shoes -
YES NO MAYBE represent grounding relationships.
and passion.
III Of Cups
MEANING
"Celebrate your successes with
those you care about."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Support, celebration, Disloyalty, betrayal,
sharing. rejection.
COLOURS
Raising Of The
Red, Beige And
Three Women Cups
White Clothing
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Dancing Traditional
Red represents soul
Quickly Water A round dance of symbolism of
white the mind
July 2 - 11 (usually) spiritual power and celebration - raising
and beige the body.
emotion. The women the energy of
The idea of the
dancing represent emotion upwards.
three aspects of
2nd Decan Cancer feminine power. Life
self coming
Intense, loving, is a celebration.
together in a
generous.
positive way.
3
Numerology
Triplicity, expression,
expansion of the idea,
growth, first stages of
Light Blue Sky
completion.
Lightheartedness, clarity of
Fruits Of Harvest
thought and purpose, free will
Abundance and being
YES/NO READING thankful for all that is
and clear mind. Can indicate
wishful thinking and striving too
given to you.
much.
YES NO MAYBE
IV Of Cups
MEANING
"Be careful that your focus
doesn't close you to new ideas."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Meditation, seclusion, Boredom, detached,
closed. apathy.
COLOURS
4
the cloud is offering the represents lack of hand symbolises
Numerology clarity and
cup. This represents new new ideas and
Form, completeness, confusion.
ideas that come from the emotions that are
foundations, progress,
confusion that the figure not known and
power, stability.
refuses to see. acknowledged.
Tree
YES/NO READING Represents having our roots or feet
Blue Sky
Lightheartedness, clarity of
on the ground but your head or the
thought and purpose, free
branches and leaves in the clouds.
will and clear mind. Can
YES NO MAYBE The figures position close to the tree
indicate wishful thinking
could be symbolic of the figure being
and striving too much.
grounded - or even too closed.
V Of Cups
MEANING
"Feel your grief but know that
things will get better."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Grief, loss, Acceptance, forgiveness,
despair. gratitude.
COLOURS
Overturned Cups
Black Cape Standing Cups
Past emotional
Symbolic of Something from the
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element experiences that
grieving and past that offers hope
Suddenly Water cannot be
loss. but has been
Oct 23 - Nov 2 (usually) overcome.
overlooked.
5
Numerology The continuity of Ruined Castle
yourself to
Instability, exaggeration, emotion and life and Shows the passing of
cross the
over exertion, strife, can also represent time and what will be
bridge to new
changes, freedom, loss. constant change. left for you if you
opportunities.
keep focussing on the
overturned cups.
MEANING
"Reach out to others with love
and compassion."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Childhood, memories, Experience, cynical,
innocence. unforgiving.
COLOURS
VI enlightenment.
Cross
White Glove
Two Figures Resetting the difficult
Suggesting
The two figures moments in our lives -
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element innocence or not
depict our going back to a point in
Spring/Summer Water wanting to get
maturity when as time and experience both
Nov 3 - 12 (usually) your hands dirty -
an adult we can sides of the situation.
may indicate not
go back to our
wanting to face
childhood
2nd Decan Scorpio childhood truths.
experiences and
Psychic, passion,
understand them.
power, emotion.
6
Numerology Blue Sky
Movement, balance, Lightheartedness,
Big House clarity of thought
solutions, harmony,
The childhood and purpose, free
healing, empathy. Cups With Flowers
aspect of will and clear
A blooming spiritual
everything mind. Can
YES/NO READING existence such as
returning to childhood
appearing bigger as indicate wishful
a child. Symbolic of thinking and
to explore where we
big experiences and striving too much.
YES NO MAYBE came from and
emotions.
understand ourselves.
VII Of Cups
MEANING
"Step back from everything to
gain perspective."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Choices, imagination, Illusions, temptation,
wishing. distraction.
COLOURS
Black Figure
Cup - Curly haired
Making choices. . Cup - Shrouded
head
Classical Element Figure
Golden Dawn Timing Cup - Castle Eternal youth and a
Alignment Water The mystery within
Protection warning against
Nov 13 - 22 (usually) us all.
home and chasing youth and
security . vanity.
7
Numerology Cup - Laurel
Cup with Snake Dragon
Wreath Cup
Regaining or losing Power,
The snake is a Life and death. Treasure
control, mastery, strength luck
symbol of deceit, The skull Inner and
choices, responsibility, and the
betrayal, wisdom reminds you to outer riches
myth, secrets. power of the
and make life and greed.
mind.
YES/NO READING
transformation. . meaningful.
MEANING
"When you make your decision
take action with confidence."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Freedom, action, Hopeless, drifting,
change. withdrawal.
COLOURS
ATTRIBUTIONS
Green Blue Red Grey
Nature, Emotion, passion, love, confusion,
fertility, strength, change, danger, formal,
abundance. intuition. adventure. conservative.
VIII
SYMBOLISM
Reading Traditional Timing
Symbol Season Summer
Staff
Figure Red Robe Deliberateness of step
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Travelling from Red is passion and and consciousness.
Gradually Water whatever is indicates that you
Feb 19 - 28 (usually) troubling you. will find a way
despite set backs.
8
Numerology grounding - you are Sun and Moon compete flow of life or is
Manifestation, purposeful in your for dominance in the sky walking upstream
practicality, skill, travelling. - The Sun stands for our against the flow of
absolute decisions, conscious will and the life.
business, the ego. Moon our unconscious
beliefs and values about
life.
YES/NO READING Mountain
Difficulties and blockages
Grey Sky
YES NO MAYBE in your life journey and
Confusion and lack of
the goals you are working
focus.
hard to reach.
IX Of Cups
MEANING
"Everything has turned out
well, enjoy your success."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Happiness, comfort, Selfishness, greed,
confidence. materialism.
COLOURS
Blue Tablecloth
Red Hat And plume Clarity of emotion
White Robe Passion purpose and and thought.
Golden Dawn Timing Beginnings and accomplishment.
Classical Element
Unexpected completion.
Water
Mar 1 - 10 (usually)
9
masculine
Numerology suggest he either doesn't know they energy.
Strength, compassion, are there and so doesn't recognise all
completion, optimism, of the contributions to his success.
suffering. Or that he has displayed his cups
behind him as a demonstration of
his wealth and success. His cups are
YES/NO READING raised meaning he is raising his
happy emotions upwards as an
expression of success.
YES NO MAYBE
X Of Cups
MEANING
"Everything you have planned has
worked out, life and love is good."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Belonging, happiness, Arguments, disunity,
fulfilment. breakup.
COLOURS
Couples Position
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Partnership between a House Children
Suddenly Water man and woman or Home and identity, Your immortality, a
Mar 11 - 20 (usually) symbolic of the fulfilment of sense of family and
masculine and security. completion.
feminine aspects
3rd Decan Pisces
between us all. Facing
Compassionate, artistic,
the view they are
intuitive, naive.
celebrating all they
Numerology Blue Sky
10
have achieved.
Ultimate completion, Lightheartedness,
final manifestation, result clarity of thought
of true will, recognition, and purpose, free
Rainbow Cups
continuation, realisation, will and clear
Raised cups raise
endings. mind. Can indicate
positive emotion
wishful thinking
skywards. The
Countryside
YES/NO READING
and striving too
rainbow is the symbol
Symbolic green fertile much.
of happiness, hope
countryside shows
creativity and
YES NO MAYBE possibilities and growth.
positivity.
The river - represents the flow
of life and abundance.
Page Of Cups
MEANING
"Don't let your emotions get in the
way of anything you want to do."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Artistic, intuitive, Naive, irrational,
focussed. daydreaming.
COLOURS
P enlightenment.
Reading
SYMBOLISM
Traditional Timing
Symbol Season Summer
Earth Water
Yellow Boots
Elemental Correspondence Grey Sky
Happiness within
Earth of Water. Pages are Confusion of
yourself, taking
earth, the suit is Water. emotions.
positive action.
YES/NO READING
YES NO MAYBE
Knight Of Cups
MEANING
"Express your creativity with
compassionate loving emotion."
UPRIGHT MEAN REVERSED MEANING
Romantic, sensitive Manipulative, unreliable,
Prince Charming. untrustworthy.
COLOURS
Knight
Armour
Riding with Wings On Helmet
Protection and
confidence and care Wings of Hermes -
Golden Dawn Timing security - but can
to share his emotions symbolic of being
Unexpected, suddenly, also mean keeping
with the world. attuned to love and
Spring/Summer one's emotions
emotion.
Oct 13 – Nov 22 (usually) protected and
close.
Elemental
Correspondence
Air of Water. Knights Cup
are air, the suit is Fish On Cape Represents the emotions
Air carried out into the
water. Water Fish is a symbol of
happiness and prosperity world.
Zodiac but also for coldness. Grey horse
3rd Decan Libra – Represents being focussed Emotional
2nd Decan Scorpio on dreams and emotions. confusion. The
playful gait of
the horse can Blue sky
YES/NO READING express passion,. Lightheartedness,
clarity of thought and
Mountains purpose, free will and
YES NO MAYBE represent the clear mind.
River emotional obstacles
The flow of life. in the world.
Queen Of Cups
MEANING
"Be open to receive the healing,
love and nurturing you need."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Intuitive, compassionate, Moody, withdrawn,
receptive. insecure.
COLOURS
Q
enlightenment.
Large cup
Stones At Her Feet
Flowing Blue Robes Large sacred chalice
The water can mould
Robes flow down to the stands for the
Golden Dawn Timing to emotions, and how
stones and water at her collective spiritual
alignment, quickly we might stumble on
feet the blending of the wealth of the world
spring/summer those stones when
emotional consciousness and a warning
June 11 - July 11 (usually) emotions get in the
of the world. against being caught
way.
up in self-importance.
Elemental
Correspondence
Water of Water.
Queens are water,
Water the suit is Water. Water
Gray Throne Throne Cherubs
Zodiac In the shape of a shell Being young at heart Cliff
3rd Decan Gemini – and symbolises spiritual and innocence. The Challenges of
2nd Decan Cancer openness and patience. cherub holding a fish life.
In the negative it can is symbolic of
represent personal happiness and
YES/NO READING preoccupation. prosperity but also for
coldness.
Blue Sky
YES NO MAYBE Lightheartedness, clarity of
thought and purpose, free will
and clear mind.
King Of Cups
MEANING
"You need to support yourself
before you can support others."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Considerate, balanced, Obsessive, manipulative,
generous. volatile.
COLOURS
MEANING
"Speak your mind to solve your
problems."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Idea, logic, Chaos, unclear,
power. weak.
COLOURS
1
Numerology Crown Plants
The Crown
Pioneering, leading, Date palm and an
Our thoughts. The sword
alpha, dominance, olive branch. These
through the centre of the Six Gold Drops
ambitious, originality. are masculine-
crown is calling us to be Dew drops
feminine symbols;
conscious of the clarity of of yods
symbols of victory
our thinking. (Hebrew
(palm) and peace
(olive); Fertility and symbolism)
Grey Sky
YES/NO READING balance. Grey in the Tarot refers to
represent
spiritualism
confusion - and is symbolic
and emotion.
YES NO MAYBE in this card of the sword
cutting through and
creating clarity.
II Of Swords
MEANING
"Listen to your inner voice when
making choices."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Indecision, choices, Clarity, decisiveness,
confusion. action.
COLOURS
Blindfold
Blindfold can suggest
taking a chance on a Grey Clothing The Sword Cross
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element choice, or could Grey in the Tarot the swords are crossed
Unclear Air suggest that there is means confusion indicating two
Sep 23 - Oct 2 (usually)
lots of thinking going and so this outfit pathways or two
on and the person is reflective of the choices.
1st Decan Libra doesn't want to be confusion about
Creativity, unexpected, distracted in their choice this person
originality. thoughts. Or it could is feeling.
suggest not being
Other Shore
open to new ideas.
2
Numerology Ability to see the
Duality, togetherness, other side of a
a settling of the problem.
energy, union, love, Water
balance. Waters seem to Islands
continue on forever Emotional
Crescent Moon
YES/NO READING symbolising the
Time passing and the overwhelming emotion
problems
unconscious
cycles of time psychic that you can feel when (below the water)
YES NO MAYBE power and moving from faced with problems conscious (above
one phase to another. and choices. the water).
III Of Swords
MEANING
"Better to know the truth than to
live a lie."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Heartbreak, grief, Release, optimism,
love-triangle. forgiveness.
COLOURS
III
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Autumn
3
Numerology Three swords Through The Heart
Triplicity, expression, Three swords pierce the heart or our
expansion of the idea, very sense of self. The three swords
growth, first stages of represent cutting through difficult
completion. times. The strength that comes from
great sorrow and the lessons we learn
YES/NO READING from life, hearts broken and hearts
mended.
YES NO MAYBE
IV Of Swords
MEANING
"Take time out to focus and the
answer will come."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Reflection, withdrawal, Exhaustion,
relaxation. restlessness, stuck.
COLOURS
4
moment. (intellect) heart
Numerology
Form, completeness, (emotion) and gut
foundations, progress, (instinct) the three
power, stability. things we need to
focus on whenever we
contemplate what to
YES/NO READING do about a problem.
YES NO MAYBE
V Of Swords
MEANING
"Sometimes the victory is not
worth the cost."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Selfishness, betrayal, Approachable, fair,
conflict. assertive.
COLOURS
V
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Autumn
Red/Green
Main Figure Two Figures
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Clothing
Alignment The figure looks back at Giving up as they
Air The main figure is
Jan 20 - 29 (usually) the others. Arrogance have left their
wearing red and
and meanness or self- swords behind, or
green, passion and
satisfaction at calling a abandonment
1st Decan Aquarius fertility, recognising
well needed boundary where they have
Original, independent, this person's will and
that others have chosen disagreed so
emotional, potential for growth
not to accept. strongly they have
uncompromising. through taking a
dropped their
stand.
5
swords and walked
Numerology away.
Instability, exaggeration,
over exertion, strife, Waters Edge
changes, freedom, loss. Edge of the water is
straight boundary drawn
Clouds And Sky
or a moment in time
YES/NO READING where there is no
Grey clouds which appear to be breaking
up and disappearing - it is as if the
compromise.The water -
events in the card although difficult have
YES NO MAYBE represents emotion in the
shifted. Breaking clouds revealing a clear
situation.
blue sky - symbolic of clarity of thoughts.
VI Of Swords
MEANING
"Be mindful what you take with you when
you move away from your problems."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Transition, exit, Stuck,
move-beyond. emotional-baggage.
COLOURS
6
Numerology view - represents grief
Movement, balance, or turning your back on
solutions, harmony, something to move
Two different Grey Sky
healing, empathy. away from it and or
waters Confusion and
your unconscious
Rippled water and lack of clarity.
drives.
still water. This
YES/NO READING represents
consciously bringing
YES NO MAYBE about change in your
life. Water represents
emotion.
VII Of Swords
MEANING
"Be on your guard against deceit
and concealment."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Dishonesty, betrayal, Revelations, freedom,
stealth. caught-out.
COLOURS
7
Numerology swords left behind) Sky/Ground
Regaining or losing Tents
High consciousness
control, mastery, choices, Sneaking into the enemy camp -
and energy but is
responsibility, myth, you as an individual against many.
also symbolic of
secrets. Non-permanent housing - life is
Icarus flying too
constantly moving and changing and
close to the sun -
YES/NO READING you have to take constant action to
move with it - even if it means being
has this person
taken too much of a
dishonest - to keep yourself safe.
chance?
YES NO MAYBE
VIII Of Swords
MEANING
"It seems as though you are blocked,
but you can take a step."
COLOURS
Blindfold
She is unable to
Red Clothing
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Figure's Position see what is going
Passion - what is
Unexpected Air She is all tied up. on - the blindfold
this person
May 21 - 31 (usually) Yet her feet are free stops her taking
passionately
and she isn't gagged action for herself.
denying.
- she could walk
1st Decan Gemini away and seek help
Uninspired, self-reliant, at any time.
active. Mountain
Represents
8
Numerology Swords overcoming
Manifestation, Eight Swords are forming difficulties you
practicality, skill, a barrier - swords might be avoiding
or denying.. Castle
absolute decisions, represent intellect - being
Isolated away
business, the ego. bound and restricted by Grey Sky
the castle
her thinking. Grey represents
represents
YES/NO READING Water/Muddy Feet confusion. This
cutting
Unconscious mind or person is confused
yourself off
symbolic of the mess and about their
YES NO MAYBE restrictions and
from the world.
despair this person
perceives they are in. binds..
IX Of Swords
MEANING
"Worrying can get out of control,
but it changes nothing."
COLOURS
Swords Black
Figure's Pose Nine swords on the Background
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Suddenly waking wall tell us this is a Black stands
Suddenly Air up from a complex nightmare and for all that is
Jun 1 - 10 (usually) nightmare. Their the swords are depicted unknown
face is covered by here as enemies of the whether it is
the hands in intellect and appear as suppressed,
2nd Decan Gemini
despair. overwhelming. The forgotten or
Uninspired, self-reliant,
nine swords do not unconscious.
active.
touch the person
because the perceived
9
threat is in their mind.
Numerology
Strength, compassion, Quilt
completion, optimism, Bed Carving Red roses on the quilt
suffering. Below the person's symbolise passion, Zodiac
consciousness and and planetary symbols
indicate that this is a
YES/NO READING represents what has just
happened in the person's dream full of meaningful
dream. symbolism. It also reminds
YES NO MAYBE us that no matter what is
happening we are part of
the solar system.
X Of Swords
MEANING
"It has ended, it is finished, for
better or for worse."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Betrayal, endings, Recovery, regenerated,
defeat. beginnings.
COLOURS
10
been taken with
Ultimate completion, final them to the
manifestation, result of grave.
true will, recognition,
Water
continuation, realisation,
Symbolises the
endings.
emotion and the
Red Cloth
flow of water
YES/NO READING
Symbolises the
that life
lifeblood and
continues even
passion that has
after we have
YES NO MAYBE flowed from this
passed.
person in death.
Page Of Swords
MEANING
"Take your time to think before
you act!"
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Restless, energetic, Careless, defensive,
talkative. incompetent.
COLOURS
P enlightenment. intuition.
MEANING
"You are strong and full of energy
ready to take on the world."
COLOURS
Kn
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Autumn
The knight's
Position On The Red Feather/Cape
Horse Passion for life.
A highly energetic
Golden Dawn Timing personality - he is
Alignment, quickly, riding with his Armour And Helmet
Spring/Summer. sword held high Shows preparation
January 10 – Feb 8 ready to take on the and protection but can
world. also indicate being
Elemental Wind In The Trees
Correspondence fixed in your ways and
Knight is charging
Air of Air. Knights impenetrable - that
against the wind in
are Air, the suit is you can be stubborn in
the trees - symbolic
Air Air. Air the pursuit of your
of being defiant of
own thoughts and
all the old ideas and
Zodiac ideas.
creating his own
3rd Decan Capricorn –
new ideas.
2nd Decan Aquarius
Blue Sky
Grey Horse Butterflies Birds
Clear blue sky
YES/NO READING Grey symbolises Represent the
indicates a clear
confusion and lightness and
way ahead, clarity
ambivalence - be flightiness of The
YES NO MAYBE mindful of your Knight Of Swords.
of purpose and
clarity of message.
impact on others.
Queen Of Swords
MEANING
"Your clear communication allows you
to express whats best for everyone."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Intelligent, perceptive, Critical, dismissive,
independent. overbearing.
COLOURS
Q intuition. enlightenment.
Queens Crown
Shows authority. The
butterflies symbolise White Dress Bracelet
Golden Dawn Timing metamorphosis symbolic of the Victorian mourning
Quickly, unclear, gradually. transformation and purity of bracelet suggesting
Sept 12 – Oct 12 (usually) flight. Showing that thought. that she has been
although she is able to widowed. This
cut with her words suggests she has an
Elemental she has a softness understanding of life
Correspondence about her. and emotion.
Water of Air. Queens Grey Clouds
are water, the suit is Confusion but the
Water air. Air queens head is
above the clouds
which indicates
Zodiac
clarity of thought. Blue sky
3rd Decan Virgo –
Lightheartedness,
2nd Decan Libra
Stone Throne clarity of thought
Butterflies - lightness, and purpose, free
YES/NO READING cherubs head - children
Sword
will and clear mind.
and maturity. The two
Sword points upwards
crescent moons suggest
YES NO MAYBE showing clarity of words and
the cycles of life and
clear thinking.
feminine energy.
King Of Swords
MEANING
"You think things through from
all persepctives."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Precise, articulate, Manipulative, severe,
truthful. ruthless.
COLOURS
K intuition.
Sword
Crown
King holds his
Red King's crown with
Golden Dawn Timing sword forward
Cape/Headscarf - butterflies and a cherub
Gradually, unexpected, suddenly. suggesting clarity
Passion, creativity symbolising a childlike
May 11 – June 10 (usually) of thought and
and passionate innocence lightness, but
words.
thinking. also the ability to have a
Elemental softness in harsh
Correspondence decisions.
Fire of Air. Kings are
fire, the suit is air.
Fire Air
Grey Clouds
Grey clouds can
Two Birds symbolise
Zodiac Kings Throne New Ideas confusion and
3rd Decan Taurus – Butterflies - lightness. The and having a clear blue sky
2nd Decan Gemini carved dancing women - birds-eye clarity of thought.
feminine energy and view of the Blue Sky
happiness. The two crescent
YES/NO READING moons - the cycles of life and
world. Indicates
lightheartedness,
feminine energy. The throne
clarity of thought
YES NO MAYBE extends beyond the top of the
and purpose, free
card connection heaven and
will and clear
earth.
mind.
Ace Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Take action on your
ideas."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Prosperity, opportunity, Disorganisation, loss,
manifestation. failure.
COLOURS
Grey Sky/Clouds
Confusion and Hand
neutrality no A hand emerges
Garden Lilies
direction and no from the clouds to
White lilies symbolise
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element opinion. give you a gift for
Rules space not time and purity of spirit. - Being
Earth yourself and the
sits upon the Princess pure of heart as you go
world - it is up to
(Page) of Pentacles as its out into the world.
you to create
throne.
something from it.
Blue
Mountains
1
Numerology The world and
Pioneering, leading, all there is to
alpha, dominance, achieve.
ambitious, originality.
Pentagram Pentacles Double
Pentagram on the Edge
pentacle is an ancient Two sides to every
YES/NO READING
symbol of magic. coin, every story
of every situation.
YES NO MAYBE
II Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Find balance in your life to build
your success."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Balance, adaptability, Overwhelmed,
prioritisation. imbalanced, chaotic.
COLOURS
2
Numerology overabundance of Rocky waters or life
symbolises being
Duality, togetherness, these qualities. having lots of ups and
restless and
a settling of the downs.
repetitive without
energy, union, love,
progress. Green is
balance.
the colour of life,
vitality and hope.
YES/NO READING Green can also Sailing Ships
Clear Blue Sky
symbolises Your ability to
handle changing Calls you to clarity
immaturity and an of thought and action
YES NO MAYBE inability to cope. winds and rocky
waters of life. that you need to take.
III Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Reach out for the help you need
when you need it."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Cooperation, teamwork, Disharmony, isolation,
creativity. unskilled.
COLOURS
Three figures
Crypt/Cellar Bench
Working together.
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Where they are Bench the sculptor
Suddenly Earth meeting symbolises is standing on
Dec 31 - Jan 9 (usually) fundamental values elevates him and
his work as
and groundwork
something of
2nd Decan Capricorn required to work
importance.
Hardworking, together. The three
ambitious. dedicated. pentacles at the top
Plans represent the basic
3
Numerology Your life plan and needs of working
Triplicity, expression, what the universe has together.
expansion of the idea, in store for you.
growth, first stages of
completion.
YES/NO READING
YES NO MAYBE
IV Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Holding on too tight can keep you right
where you are, and stop you moving
forward."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Control, stability, Greed, materialism,
security. possessiveness.
COLOURS
Crown
The ego and perhaps
being boastful -
Black Cape believing you are a
Red Tunic
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Black represents king?
Symbolises
Spring Summer Earth mystery fear and passion.
Jan 10 - Jan 19 (usually) grief and in this
case, is a symbol
3rd Decan Capricorn of locking others
Hardworking, out.
ambitious. dedicated.
Grey Sky Four Pentacles
Confusion and lack of The practical
4
Numerology neutrality. possessions this
Form, completeness, person is
foundations, progress, clinging to.
power, stability.
Towers Behind
Watchfulness and also
YES/NO READING isolation in a crowd.
YES NO MAYBE
V Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Life is hard right now, look
around help is at hand."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Insecure, hardship, Recovery, assistance,
poverty. relief.
COLOURS
SYMBOLISM
Reading Traditional Timing
Symbol Season Winter
5
Numeroloy
Instability, Stained Glass
Five Pentacles
exaggeration, over Window
Pentacles are lit up in
exertion, strife, Our perception and
the stained glass
changes, freedom, loss. White Snow how our ideas beliefs
window indicating
Innocence and values goals and
help is there if you
YES/NO READING purity of spirit dreams can change
look for it.
also cleansing of with our life
all that has gone experience.
YES NO MAYBE before.
VI Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Sharing your success builds
more success."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Giving, receiving, Debt, unfairness,
fairness. selfishness.
COLOURS
Two Beggars
Rich Man Red Robe
Those who would benefit
Your strength of from your generosity who
Passion for
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element character your are less fortunate than
life.
Suddenly Earth experiences, talents yourself.
May 1 - 10 (usually) and gifts. The man is
showing that you
2nd Decan Taurus have enough to
Love, beauty, share with those less
grounding, slow. fortunate than Scales
yourself. Pentacles /Grey sky
Weighing up the
Represent that
6
pros and cons of
prosperity often fails to
Numerology life and the
reach the people who
Movement, balance, balancing out of
need it most.
solutions, harmony, give and take.
healing, empathy.
City
YES/NO READING Taking yourself away from
the daily routine to notice
what needs to be done in
YES NO MAYBE
your life around you.
VII Of Pentacles
MEANING
COLOURS
Yellow Orange
ATTRIBUTIONS Happiness, Joy, sunshine
Blue Green
Emotion, clear Nature,
clarity, energy, enthusiasm, thinking, fertility,
optimism, happiness, strength, change, abundance.
enlightenment. creativity, intuition.
VII
strength.
Grey Sky
Grey in the Tarot Blue/Orange Hoe
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element is an indication Clothing The tools you
Gradually Earth of confusion and Blue indicates may need to
May 11 - 20 (usually) stuckness. clarity of create something
thought and new.
3rd Decan Taurus orange passion
Love, beauty, and creativity.
grounding, slow.
Pentacles
7
Numerology
The heap of pentacles
Regaining or losing
represents how things
control, mastery,
have always been done so
choices, responsibility,
far. The pentacle at the
myth, secrets.
figure's feet represents the
new way of doing things.
YES/NO READING The single pentacle is a
call to question life and
the usual way of doing
YES NO MAYBE things..
VIII Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Work life balance is important
to protect your creativity."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Education, detail, Careless, unfocussed,
perseverance. meaningless.
COLOURS
VIII
Reading Traditional Timing
SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Winter
Workbench
Working On The Creating your
Pentacles benchmark of
Blue/Red
Skill is not excellence in your
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element Clothing
perfected without work.
Spring/Summer Earth Red stocking and
Aug 23 - Sept 1 (usually) practice. shoes symbolise
passionate
grounding and the
1st Decan Virgo
blue tunic clarity of Grey Sky
Loyal, analytical,
thought and action. Confusion and
kind, critical.
lack of clarity.
8
Hammer And
Numerology
Chisel
Manifestation,
Your ability to make
practicality, skill,
an impression.
absolute decisions,
One Pentacle On The
business, the ego. Pentacles On The Ground
Pole village
Emphasises your
YES/NO READING Building one skill over Represents
personal situation
and over. In the getting away
and may even suggest
negative could also from everyone to
finding a new
YES NO MAYBE refer to the monotony approach to your
focus on your
of repetition. talents.
situation.
IX Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Enjoy the results of all your
hard work."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Self-care, satisfaction, Frivolous, setbacks,
luxury. poverty.
COLOURS
IX
SYMBOLISM
Reading Traditional Timing
Symbol Season Winter
Falcon
Woman Flowers On Robe
Higher vision
A beautiful woman in Feminine symbol or
superiority and
a garden it is symbolic the symbol of Venus
Golden Dawn Timing Classical Element rising above
of everything that is for fertility and
Alignment Earth mundane life. It is
successful and right in nature.
Sept 2 - 11 (usually) also a symbol of
your life. vibrancy and power.
2nd Decan Virgo The falcon
Loyal, analytical, symbolises
kind, critical. challenging you to Yellow Sky
live your life to your
9
Confidence,
Numerology highest potential. masculine energy
Strength, Grapes
compassion, Affluence maturity
completion, optimism, and success. Grapes
suffering. are also one of the
Snail
most labour Pentacles
YES/NO READING
The cycle of life the
intensive harvests The woman is
spiral of its shell is
symbolising that you surrounded by the
representative of
have worked hard for pentacles the symbol
YES NO MAYBE your abundance.
birth death and
rebirth. of her affluence.
X Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Everything has come to fruition in
your life, you have experienced the
wisdom of every stage."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Security, family, Problems, insecurity,
established. failure.
COLOURS
10
Numerology Two Coats
Castle Of Arms
step by step.
Ultimate completion, A secure home Family
final manifestation, result and identity. Grapes
identity and
of true will, recognition, Affluence maturity
continuity.
continuation, realisation, and success. You
endings. Dogs
have worked hard
Mans best
for your
YES/NO READING Blue Sky friend a
abundance.
A clear way symbol of
ahead, clarity of loyalty, truth,
YES NO MAYBE purpose and honesty,
clarity of message. affection and
stability.
Page Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Your focus on your goals will
bring you great success"
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Ideas, opportunity, Blocked, distracted,
employment. inactive.
COLOURS
Red Hat/Scarf
Passion and
Green Tunic
Hands positive
Golden Dawn Timing Growth, nature and
The care you need thoughts.
Is the throne of the Ace of potential. Green can
to take with your
Pentacles. Rules space also symbolise
talents and gifts.
not time. immaturity.
Yellow Sky
Green Land Confidence,
New ideas and new Blue Mountains masculine
Earth Earth energy.
possibilities. Reaching for your
goals.
Elemental Correspondence
Earth of Earth. Pages are
Earth, the suit is Earth.
Pentacle
YES/NO READING Trees Practical ideas, goals and
Nature, fertility talents.
and community.
YES NO MAYBE
Knight Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Take a methodical approach and you
will achieve your dreams."
UPRIGHT MEAN REVERSED MEANING
Conservative, methodical, Unreliable, bored,
dependable. lazy.
COLOURS
Green Plumes
Green represents
Knight Armour fertility and
Golden Dawn Timing Riding out into Protection and abundance suggesting
Alignment, quickly, the world with security - but successful endeavours
suddenly confidence and can also mean but also warns against
April 11 – May 10 (usually) care to carry his keeping your immaturity.
wealth, gifts and emotions
Elemental talents to share. protected and
Correspondence close.
Air of Earth.
Knights are Air, the Red Bridle Yellow Sky
Air suit is Earth. Earth
Red stands for Confidence,
passion and masculine energy
Zodiac invites you to find Pentacle
3rd Decan Aries – out more about The pentacle is the
2nd Decan Taurus where you need to same colour as the
Black Horse go in your life and sky. This symbolises
that the only way to
YES/NO READING
All that is unknown to have the
about the self confidence to understand your
whether it is search for new talents is to test your
YES NO MAYBE suppressed, forgotten ideas and limits by
or unconscious. opportunities. experiencing all the
world has to offer.
Queen Of Pentacles
MEANING
"Focus on your home, family,
success and abundance."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Protective, generous, Suffocating, nagging,
motherly. materialistic.
COLOURS
Q
intuition. enlightenment.
MEANING
"You solve your and other peoples
issues in practical ways."
UPRIGHT MEANING REVERSED MEANING
Realistic, dependable, Stubborn, miserly,
providing. authoritative.
COLOURS
K
Reading Traditional Timing SYMBOLISM
Symbol Season Winter
Orb/Sceptre Grapes
Sceptre left hand - Affluence maturity Kings Crown
symbolising power and success. working Is ornate with
Golden Dawn Timing flowers, it is a
and authority. hard for your
Suddenly, Spring/Summer,Alignment
Pentacle symbolising abundance. golden laurel
Aug 12 – Sept 11 (usually)
the orb right hand - wreath, symbolic
the power to rule of wealth
Elemental the world. affluence and
Correspondence power
Bulls On Throne
Fire of Earth. Kings Laurel Leaves
Symbol of Earth
Fire are Fire, the suit is Earth symbolise
and fertility.
Earth. clairvoyance, victory
They symbolise
and immortality. The
Taurus in
crown symbolises his Yellow Sky
Zodiac Astrology and
victory and success. Confidence,
3rd Decan Leo – natural fixed
masculine
2nd Decan Virgo power.
energy.
Foot Armour
YES/NO READING Being well prepared and
courageous. Protective of others
Castle
and self. Be mindful of abuse of
YES NO MAYBE Protection
power - weakness - hidden feet of
and security.
clay.