Tarot deck card references and descriptions

  • The Fool: The fool is the beginning of the journey. It is the embodiment of curiosity and naivety. Motivation is easier before mistakes become our teachers. What brings you a sense of curiosity?

    The Magician: The magician gathers its resources and sits in confidence. What resources have you integrated into your life? What coping skills do you favor? What do others envy your control over?

    The Hermit: The hermit takes joy in introspection. Private lessons become decadent with age. What feels delicious to keep private? Or have you become a glutton for secrecy?

    The Wheel: The wheel of fortune respects patterns. All things come and go, all lessons come back. Can you look forward to the future?

    Strength: Strength knows the importance of a balanced self. Are you integrated? Do you know your limit?

    The Hanged Man: The hanged man recognizes the importance of a shift in perspective. Different lenses reveal secret messages. Have you tried turning things upside down? There's no harm in shaking up what is already broken to see what happens.

    Death: Death feeds new life. Let the old be fodder for the new. Use what is no longer as your richest resource.

    Temperance: Temperance sees the spectrum between the binary and takes what is useful. Growth is found in the spacious middle. What worked for you? What is worth keeping?

    The Devil: The devil advocates for the other perspective. Challenge awakens the passions and ignites creativity. What in your life needs to be freed from a narrow mindset?

    The Tower: The tower is the static energy before; the eye of the storm. What has been built must come down. Momentum is inevitable. Gravity must win.

    The Star: The star lights the dark, even when it has become only a memory. Hope and spirit carry on; give birth to the spark within. How are you lighting things up?

    The Moon: The moon knows the value of being known and hidden, of when to reflect open others and when to embrace shadow. Do you know your phases?

    The Sun: The sun expels without holding back. Life-giving requires both light and heat. Where are you investing your energy?

    Judgement: Judgment is birthed from self-awareness. The journey you have taken is a magnifying glass. What can you now see with a keen eye?

    The World: The world congratulates your efforts with all you could want. All is yours, if you would like. Receive with open hands!

    The High Priestess: The priestess keeps generations of wisdom. What have you learned from those who formed you? Where are those lessons pointing you? You'll know what to lean into and what to pivot from.

    The Empress: The empress contains fertile soil. Nurture your ideas, projects, or desires. Seeds planted in the best soil still need time and resources.

    The Emperor: The emperor calls to action. Ownership of the self makes way for changed behaviors. What changes in your life indicate a new sense of sovereignty?

    The Hierophant: The hierophant respects boundaries at all cost. Building the self necessitates a healthy scaffolding. What rules are you building yourself up with? Does the project still require the blueprints?

    The Lovers: The lovers find passion in partnership. It finds its strength in commitment, in bending to the other. Delightful surprises happen when you join your path with another. What will you see in yourself through someone else's eyes?

    The Chariot: The chariot moves forward without hesitation. Determination and will can get you anywhere. Can you see where you are going? Are you pointing in the right direction?

    Justice: Justice looks upon with clear vision, with an awareness of precedent and bias. What do you want to see with clear eyes?

    • Ace of Pentacles: The ace of pentacles finds new opportunities for investments - and just in time. Doors are opening. Plant your seeds now.

    • 2 of Pentacles: The two of pentacles seeks to find balance in the midst of change. Hold onto all futures. Can you live in the now for a little longer?

    • 3 of Pentacles: The three of pentacles shows off the talents produced by hard work. Accomplishments are being noticed. Keep progressing, and lead with your skills.

    • 4 of Pentacles: The four of pentacles celebrates a successful harvest. Gains have been made and it is time to count your blessings. It's okay to share your abundance. Are you willing?

    • 5 of Pentacles: The five of pentacles depicts the misery of lacking what is needed. Hard times have fallen upon you. There is still opportunity in the horizon, but it is hard to move forward in the midst of struggle.

    • 6 of Pentacles: The six of pentacles shares in the work. Talents are distributed to others for our gain. What does equitable teamwork produce for you?

    • 7 of Pentacles: The seven of pentacles waits patiently for that which is to come. You have established a firm foundation. Take the time to reflect on what has gotten you here.

    • 8 of Pentacles: The eight of pentacles build upon itself to become the subject matter expert. What has your journey made you best at? How can you use your strengths well?

    • 9 of Pentacles: The nine of pentacles finds the joy in being secure and stable. Needing nothing gives way to creative pursuits. What can you focus on now that the struggle is over?

    • 10 of Pentacles: The ten of pentacles sees the investment of wealth. Using what you have well will lead to exponential gain. What can you invest in right now?

    • King of Pentacles: The king of pentacles branches out to new financial opportunities. A solid next egg gives you the freedom to take financial risks. Where can you extend your reach to build your empire?

    • Knight of Pentacles: The knight of pentacles feels comfortable in its foundation. With comfort comes potential stagnation. Remember that not everyone can make things happen easily. Are you too comfortable?

    • Page of Pentacles: The page of pentacles studies to become adept at its skill. The first step to being great is being curious. What do you want to learn?

    • Queen of Pentacles: The queen of pentacles is a true influencer. Abundance has been found through a keen intuition. Share in the insight that has gotten you such success.

    • 1 of Wands: The ace of wands holds the space for a new adventure. Creativity and opportunity is in reach. What is your most recent hyper fixation?

    • 2 of Wands: The two of wands brings a mirror to the self. Self-reflection amplifies the fire within. Will you fan the flame with care?

    • 3 of wands: The three of wands contains the creative energy that internal stability provides. Trust where your gut. Where is the energy building in you? Where can it be directed?

    • 4 of Wands: The four of wands announces the completion of a task. Work has paid off, your intentions have flourished. Does it feel like a happy ending?

    • 5 of Wands: The five of wands sees the work of others and responds. Competition can fan our flame, or put it out. Are you inspired or envious?

    • 6 of Wands: The six of wands speaks to recognition of hard work. Roles are being defined, assignments being rewarded. Success brings people close - are they here to reward you or steal your spotlight?

    • 7 of Wands: The seven of wands recognizes victory. Success growing exponentially. Momentum is inevitable; what are you being launched toward?

    • 8 of Wands: The eight of wands speaks of outcomes. Everything has come together and your dreams have skyrocketed. What would happen if you keep this up?

    • 9 of Wands: The nine of wands witnesses to the end of a project. Rest prevents burnout. How does it feel for things to be finished?

    • 10 of Wands: The ten of wands evokes overstimulation. Too many priorities can lead to burnout. What is your capacity?

    • King of Wands: The king of wands looks in all directions and sees no adversary. Nothing is in the way for a good outcome. When the horizon is clear, what direction do you go?

    • Knight of Wands: The knight of wands speaks to commitment to a direction in good faith. Invest in your new path with an open heart and mind - power comes with experience.

    • Page of Wands: The page of wands is anxious for a new pet project. Change is coming. What new desire could the near future bring?

    • Queen of Wands: The queen of wands shares her passion with others to inspire. Strength of self can attract others. Do you share it willingly? Keep enough for yourself.

    • 1 of Cups: The ace of cups captures the fount of emotional energy. It is the new relationship, the first step in an inner journey, the opening up to new beginnings. It is the still lake that reflects the horizon beyond itself.

    • 2 of Cups: The two of cups embodies union, companionship, the power of gazing into the other and being known. This is both the intoxication and the sobriety of a true connection.

    • 3 of Cups: The three of cups brings synchronicity. It is the ebb and flow of a working partnership, the development of a community, the organization of a project with multiple players, the integration of diverse emotional states.

    • 4 of Cups: The four of cups represents a shift in hope. Change is the zeitgeist. Disappointment is the beginning of growth.

    • 5 of Cups: The five of cups speaks to loss and sorrow. Grief shrouds the landscape of what is to come.

    • 6 of Cups: The six of cups looks forward by looking inward. What sustained you? What brought you here? What lessons has your heart learned? And where can they take you?

    • 7 of Cups: The seven of cups holds the power of a healthy imagination. Create, contemplate, play. Even the least fruitful machination opens the heart to opportunity.

    • 8 of Cups: The eight of cups urges the integration of emotional states. It embraces polarity, ambiguity, and the strength of owning the full self. What multitudes to you contain?

    • 9 of Cups: The nine of cups reflects on the past from the perspective of arriving. The lake gazes upon the river that fed into it, giving value to the path it forged through the journey.

    • 10 of Cups: The ten of cups radiates the self into then community. Stability is like a glass of water to the parched traveler and you have enough to share; use your discernment to choose the community you invest in.

    • King of Cups: The king of cups has an ownership of its experience and speaks of it freely. What parts of your story have you taken sovereignty over? Who might help you with this?

    • Knight of Cups: The knight of cups excites in sharing with others. Growth spurts feel like unending fonts; make yourself available while the abundance lasts.

    • Page of Cups: The page of cups finds overwhelm in all things new. Synapses fire for the first time to unknown places. Embrace for flooding.

    • Queen of Cups: The queen of cups loves the safe space awarded to those who know their limits. Give what you know you can provide, and trust what you receive from those with good boundaries

    • 1 of Swords: The ace of swords is focused and single-minded. Willing one thing leads to success. What are you focusing on?

    • 2 of Swords: The two of swords sits still in ambivalence. Conflicting thoughts can lead to pause. Where have things felt stuck?

    • 3 of Swords: The three of swords speaks to triangulation and enmeshment. Boundaries have become unclear. Individuation can be painfully necessary.

    • 4 of Swords: The four of swords petitions for recovery. Knowing where to go from here feels impossible. Pause until a direction feels clear.

    • 5 of Swords: The five of swords recognizes what went wrong. Things did not go as planned. Loss learned from leads to gain. What did young learn from this experience?

    • 6 of Swords: The six of swords walks away from the lost battle determined to win the war. New ideas are needed to not repeat mistakes. It is okay to retreat.

    • 7 of Swords: The seven of swords captures a whirlwind of ideas. Ideas can bring better outcomes. Leave space to brainstorm and apply what you come up with.

    • 8 of Swords: The eight of swords is ready to apply ideas - with caution. Turning hypothesis to experiment can produce some anxieties. Are you ready to go forward with things?

    • 9 of Swords: The nine of swords admits defeat. Things didn't work the way you had hoped. It’s hard to think of what is next when emotions run high.

    • 10 of Swords: The ten of cards is enveloped in failure. Closure can be a melancholy relief. Wallowing can feel comfortable for a time.

    • King of Swords: The king of swords knows that listening to others forms a good thought. Wisdom cannot be rushed. An active mind is a healthy one.

    • Knight of Swords: The knight of swords delivers a message - bluntly. Arrogance has led to conviction. What are the intentions for sharing this thought?

    • Page of Swords: The page of swords speaks quickly and passionately. Words are enthused, but not matured. Work on the delivery.

    • Queen of Swords: The queen of swords is an expert communicator - which can be a dangerous thing. Knowing how to manipulate ideas can bring quite the power. Make sure the mind you master is your own and not someone else's.