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 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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The Suit of Cups
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The Suit of Wands
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The Suit of Pentacles
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