Basic Biddy Tarot Flashcards
The Hierophant
Upright:
Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition, institutions
Reversed:
Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo
Knight of Cups
Upright:
creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty
Reversed:
Overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody
The Fool
Upright:
Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit
Reversed:
Naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking
Five of Swords
Upright:
Conflict, disagreements, competition,defeat, winning at all costs
Reversed:
Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment
Queen of Wands
Upright:
Exuberance, warmth, vibrancy, determination
Reversed:
Shrinking violet, aggressive, demanding
Judgement
Upright:
Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution
Reversed:
Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call
Six of Swords
Upright:
Regretful but necessary transition, rite of passage
Reversed:
Cannot move on, carrying baggage
King of Wands
Upright:
Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour
Reversed:
Impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations
Two of Swords
Upright:
Indecision, choices, truce, stalemate, blocked emotions
Reversed:
Indecision, confusion, information overload
Ace of Wands
Upright:
Inspiration, power, creation, beginnings, potential
Reversed:
Delays, lack of motivation, weighed down
The Hermit
Upright:
Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance
Reversed:
Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal
Four of Wands
Upright:
Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming
Reversed:
Personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with others, transition
Eight of Cups
Upright:
Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism
Reversed:
Trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, walking away
Two of Wands
Upright:
Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery
Reversed:
Fear of unknown, lack of planning
The Empress
Upright:
Fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance
Reversed:
Creative block, dependence on others
Five of Wands
Upright:
Disagreement, competition, strife, tension, conflict
Reversed:
Conflict avoidance, increased focus on goals
King of Swords
Upright:
Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth
Reversed:
Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation
Seven of Wands
Upright:
Challenge, competition, perseverance
Reversed:
Giving up, overwhelmed, overly protective
Six of Cups
Upright:
Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy
Reversed:
Living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness
Four of Cups
Upright:
Meditation, contemplation, apathy, re-evaluation
Reversed:
Boredom, missed opportunity, being aloof
The Sun
Upright:
Fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality
Reversed:
Temporary depression, lack of success
Queen of Pentacles
Upright:
Practical, homely, motherly, down-to-earth, security
Reversed:
Imbalance in work or family commitments
The Emperor
Upright:
Authority, father figure, structure, solid foundation
Reversed:
Domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility
The High Priestess
Upright:
Intuition, higher powers, mystery, subconscious mind
Reversed:
Hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice
Four of Pentacles
Upright:
Saving money, security, conservation, scarcity, control
Reversed:
Over-spending, greed, self-protection
Eight of Pentacles
Upright:
Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development
Reversed:
Self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity
Knight of Pentacles
Upright:
Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism
Reversed:
Self-discipline, boredom, feeling ‘stuck’, perfectionism
Death
Upright:
Endings, change, transformation, transition
Reversed:
Resistance to change, personal transformation, inner purging
The Magician
Upright:
Power, skill, concentration, action, resourcefulness
Reversed:
Manipulation, poor planning, latent talents
Page of Wands
Upright:
Enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, free spirit
Reversed:
Setbacks to new ideas, pessimism, lack of direction
Nine of Pentacles
Upright:
Gratitude, luxury, self-sufficiency, culmination
Reversed:
Over-investment in work, financial setbacks