Arcana Flashcards
0 — The Hero, Fool (Merlin)
New beginnings—innocence and potential.
1 — The Magician (Ravens)
Progress, growth. Messenger of synchronicity.
2 — The High Priestess (Sorceress)
Illumination, knowledge, truth. Magic and mysticism. Eminently female. A surprising and unexpected revelation may be coming.
3 — The Empress (Gaia)
Birth, growth, fertility, and nurturing. Motherly worries. Possibility of a new baby.
4 — The Emperor (Green Man)
Power, stability, and leadership. Paternal figure.
5 — The Hierophant (Divine Child)
Self discovery. A good and benevolent influence. Learning and living by the rules of society and spirituality.
6 — The Lovers
Unity and oneness. Reconciling conflicting values/beliefs. Perhaps indicates a marriage.
7 — The Chariot (Hern the Hunter)
Focus, divine assistance. Overcoming obstacles, triumph and mastery through focused determination and effort.
8 — Justice (Ma’at)
Truth, balance, fairness, equity. Doing the right thing. Treating others and self in a fair way. Possibly related to court cases/trials.
9 — The Hermit (The Storyteller)
Wisdom, contemplation, introspection. Favorable times for quiet aloneness.
10 — Wheel of Fortune
Cycles of action and consequence. Attaining destiny. Often means good news is ahead.
11 — Strength (Papa Legba)
Inner strength. Self control, harnessing inner talents, patience.
12 — Hanged Man (Celtic Owl)
Opening the mind to new and different ways of thinking/seeing. Overcoming preconceptions and prejudices.
13 — Death (Ariadne)
Transformation and rebirth. Clearing the old to make way for a better future. Possibly intense sexual experiences.
14 — Temperance (Golden Flower)
Moderation, adaptability, and unity. Directing to create a single product from the influences of many. Seemingly opposing forces could combine to create a solution.
15 — The Devil (Bella Rosa)
Excesses and extremes. Overindulgence in temptation: drugs, alcohol, addiction, perversions, careless/unrestrained sexuality. Power and persuasion. Violence and abuse? A manipulator. Could be about exploring ones deepest fantasies and desires.
16 — The Tower (Kali)
Creative destruction. Unexpected catastrophe. One’s life needs balance, and it’s going to happen the hard way.
17 — The Star (Elpi)
The promise of hope and brighter days ahead.
18 — The Moon
Mystery, dreams, intuition, creativity. Respect the dangers that lurk in the dark: beware deception and secrets. Increased vulnerability and inspiration.
19 — The Sun
Empowerment, success, and optimism. Sometimes suggests a marriage or childbirth.
20 — Judgement (Phoenix)
Resolution. Lessons learned, order restored, and the dawning of a new day. Major decisions resulting in major lifestyle changes.
21 — World (Psyche)
Ascension. Attainment of major goals; reward, recognition, and triumph. All one’s knowledge and experience can now be used to do great things.
