Major Arcana
The 22 Trumps
0 The Fool
UPRIGHT: New beginnings, Potentiality, Spontaneity, Leap of faith, Free spirit, Take a risk, Childlike, Carefree, Fearless behaviour, Innocence, Journey, Initiation,
REVERSED: Foolish behaviour, Risk tacking, Resisting change, Naïve, Inexperience, Novice, Closed to advise, Folly, Jocker, Careless, Unaware,
1 The Magician
UPRIGHT: Power, Skilful, Well resourced, Initiative, Alchemist, Master of communication, Manifestation, Mediator, Medium, Persuasion, Confidence, Magical, Conduit,
REVERSED: Manipulative, Cunning, Deceptive, Trickster, Unskilled, Smoke and mirrors, Controlling, Narcissistic,
2 The High Priestess
UPRIGHT: Secret knowledge, Intuition, Vailed language, Passivity, Divination, Psychic, Mystic, Mystery, Clairvoyant, Receptive, Unconsciousness, Spiritual insight, Devine feminine, Hidden knowledge, Goddess energy,
REVERSED: Secretive, Information withheld, Cryptic, Aloof, Lack of transparency, Detached, Reticent with knowledge, Unclear, Evasive,
3 The Empress
UPRIGHT: Maternal, Motherly, Mother earth, Feminine, Creativity, Growth, Fertility, Pregnancy, Protective, Supportive, Nurturing, Abundance, Loving, Birth. Conception, Compassion, Caring, Nature, Tender, Beauty,
REVERSED: Unmotherly, Uncreative, Barren, Neglectful,
4 The Emperor
UPRIGHT: Authority, Master, Masculine, Action, Ambitious, Structure, Society, Leadership, Rulership, Fatherly, Wisdom, Government, Chef,
REVERSED: Controlling, Bossy, Aggressive, Argumentative, Fiery, Domineering, Disciplinarian,
5 The Hierophant
UPRIGHT: Spirituality, Faith, Teacher, Counselling, Religious, Traditions, Establishment, Structure, Rituals, Conventionalism, Educator, Orthodox path,
REVERSED: Conservative, Nonconformity, Nonconformist, rebel, outcast, Anti-establishment,
6 The Lovers
UPRIGHT: Duality, Marriage, Relationship, Partnership, Harmony, Balance, Shearing, Give and take, Attraction, Choice, Blessings, Love, Romance, Passion,
REVERSED: Repulsion, Incompatibility, Inharmonious, Opposites,
7 The Chariot
UPRIGHT: Victory, Drive, Travel, Transport, Focus, Self-discipline, Success, Ambition, Control, Control over the willpower, Determination, Triumph,
REVERSED: Out of control, Lack of direction, Unfocused, Transport or travel problems, Struggle to keep on track,
8 Strength
UPRIGHT: Inner strength, Courage, Fortitude, Resilience, Tenderness, Control, Compassion, Strength of character, Self-awareness, Control of the will,
REVERSED: Weakness, Force, Losing strength, Becoming weaker, Domination,
9 The Hermit
UPRIGHT: Wisdom, Soul searching, Meditation, Mentorship, Inner guidance, Introspection, Spiritual guidance, Spiritual advice, Pilgrim, Retreat, Withdrawal,
REVERSED: Isolation, Detachment, Intervention, Dark night of the soul, Depression,
10 The Wheel of Fortune
UPRIGHT: Good luck, Destiny, Karma, Change, Turning point, Life cycles, Fortune, Expansion, Win, Success, Gambling, Movement, The tide is changing, Unexpected events,
REVERSED: Bad luck, Change of circumstances, Resistance to change, Lack of control, Unable to control situations, delays,
11 Justice
UPRIGHT: Justice, Truth, The law, Fairness, Equality, Accomplishment, Balance, Harmony, Honesty, Morality, Intellectual, Call to do the right thing,
REVERSED: Injustice, Unfairness, Dishonesty, Immorality, Corruption, Fraud, Lies, Deceit, Repercussions,
12 The Hanged Man
UPRIGHT: New perspective, Self-sacrifice, Surrender, Let go, Trials, Limbo, Feeling trapped, Suspension, Trials, Procrastination, Hanging around, Inner work, Self-reliance,
REVERSED: Martyrdom, Suffering, Torment, Ridiculer, Stubborn, Left high and dry,
13 Death
UPRIGHT: Death, End, Destruction, Transformation, Transition, Decay, Stagnancy, Suffering, Renewal, Mortality, End of situation, Conclusion, Endings, Change, Letting go,
REVERSED: Resurrection, Rebirth, Resisting change, Release,
14 Temperance
UPRIGHT: Balance, Harmony, Mixing, Transformation, Act of alchemy, Blending, Patience, Moderation, Abstinence, Metamorphosis, Vulnerability,
REVERSED: Imbalance,
15 The Devil
UPRIGHT: Bondage, Seduction, Manipulation, Temptation, Addiction, Entrapment, Temptation, Materialism, Deception,
REVERSED: Deceiver, Charlatan, Lies, Sin, Trickery,
16 The Tower
UPRIGHT: Immediate change, Disaster, Destruction, Catastrophe, Change of circumstances, Fall of the ego, Downfall, Structural changes,
REVERSED: Rebuild, Renewal, Reconstruction,
17 The Star
UPRIGHT: Hope, Healing, Harmony, Peace, Spirituality, Blessings, Inspiration, Faith, Wish, Cleansing, Renewal, Recovery, Positivity, Rejuvenation, Recovery,
REVERSED: Vulnerability, Despair, Hopelessness, negativity, Loss of faith, Despondent,
18 The Moon
UPRIGHT: Subconscious, Delusion, Hidden, Deception, Fear, Illusion, Imagination, Introspect, Reflection, Unclear, Cycles, Sensitivity, Dreams,
REVERSED: Shadow work, Blind to reality, Danger, Darkness,
19 The Sun
UPRIGHT: The self, Ego, Illumination, Happiness, Completion, Enlightenment, Celebration, Joy, Success, Positivity, Life source, Self-expression, Individuality, Confidence,
REVERSED: Shadow, Darkness,
20 The Judgment
UPRIGHT: Judgment, Change of position, Call to reassess, Rebirth, Time to reassess, Overly critical, Outcome, Self-judgment, retribution, Inner calling, New opportunities,
REVERSED: Judgmental, Self-critical, Karmic debt,
21 The World
UPRIGHT: Success, Achievement, Celebration, Accomplishment, Completion, End of journey, Fulfilment, Satisfaction, Wholeness, Integration,
REVERSED: Contraction, Opportunities missed, Failure, Delays, Short-cuts, Missed opportunities, Goals not reached,
Minor Arcana
The Suit of Wands
Ace of Wands
UPRIGHT: The source of life, Spirit, Passion, New Ventures, New idea, New beginnings, Success, Good luck, Inspiration, The root of action, The source of the will, Consciousness, Burst of energy, Impulse, Thrust of energy, The seed of fire, Sexual energy, Invention, Entrepreneurship, Vitality, Creativity, fertility, Motion, Creation, invention, enterprise, the source of power, the seed of a new venture,
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The Suit of Cups
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The Suit of Swords
Ace of Swords
UPRIGHT: Mental clarity, Inspiration, New idea, Breakthrough, Focus, Truth, Cutting through confusion, News,
REVERSED: Confusion, Miscommunication, Poor communication,
Two of Swords
UPRIGHT: Choice, Dialogue, Mental balance, Cut through the fog,
REVERSED: Conflicted thoughts, Assertiveness, Indecision,
Three of Swords
UPRIGHT: Heartache, Pain & suffering, Wounding, Heartbreak, Rejection, Betrayal, Hurt, Sorrow,
REVERSED: Overcoming misery & distress, Recovery,
Four of Swords
UPRIGHT: Rest, Meditation, Recovery, Sleep, Retreat, Relaxation, Contemplation, Recuperation,
REVERSED: Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, Introspection, stagnation,
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Six of Swords
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The Suit of Pentacles
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