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
Ace of Pentacles
Upright:
Manifestation, new financial opportunity, prosperity
Reversed:
Lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight
Three of Pentacles
Upright:
Teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation
Reversed:
Disharmony, misalignment, working alone
Strength
Upright:
Strength, courage, patience, control, compassion
Reversed:
Weakness, self-doubt, lack of self discipline
King of Pentacles
Upright:
Wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline, abundance
Reversed:
Financially inept, obsessed with wealth and status, stubborn
Ten of Cups
Upright:
Harmony, marriage, happiness, alignment
Reversed:
Misalignment of values, broken home or marriage
Six of Pentacles
Upright:
Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity
Reversed:
Self-care, unpaid debts, one-sided charity
Page of Swords
Upright:
Talkative, curious, mentally restless, energetic
Reversed:
All talk and no action, haste, undelivered promises
Four of Swords
Upright:
Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation
Reversed:
Exhaustion, burn out, deep contemplation, stagnation
Knight of Wands
Upright:
Energy, passion, inspired action, adventure, impulsiveness
Reversed:
Passion project, haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration
The Devil
Upright:
Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality
Reversed:
Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment
Ten of Pentacles
Upright:
Wealth, inheritance, family, establishment, retirement
Reversed:
Financial failure, loneliness, loss
Eight of Wands
Upright:
Speed, action, air travel, movement, swift change
Reversed:
Delays, frustration, holding off
Eight of Swords
Upright:
Isolation, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment
Reversed:
Open to new perspectives, release
Nine of Swords
Upright:
Indecision, choices, truce, stalemate, blocked emotions
Reversed:
Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry
The Tower
Upright:
Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening
Reversed:
Personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster
Seven of Pentacles
Upright:
Vision, perseverance, profit, reward, investment
Reversed:
Lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward
The Hanged Man
Upright:
Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives
Reversed:
Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision
Ten of Swords
Upright:
Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis
Reversed:
Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end
Three of Cups
Upright:
Celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations
Reversed:
Independence, alone time, hardcore partying, ‘Three’s a crowd’
The Wheel of Fortune
Upright:
Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
Reversed:
Bad luck, negative external forces, out of control
Justice
Upright:
Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law
Reversed:
Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty
The Lovers
Upright:
Love, Union, relationships, values alignment, choices
Reversed:
Disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values
Nine of Cups
Upright:
Contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true
Reversed:
Inner happiness, materialism, dissatisfaction, indulgence
The Moon
Upright:
Illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconscious
Reversed:
Release of fear, unhappiness, confusion
The Chariot
Upright:
Control, will power, victory, assertion, determination
Reversed:
Lack of control and direction, aggression
Five of Cups
Upright:
Regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism
Reversed
Personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on
Queen of Cups
Upright:
Emotional security, calm, intuitive, compassionate
Reversed:
Emotional insecurity, codependency
The World
Upright:
Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel
Reversed:
Lack of completion, lack of closure
Page of Cups
Upright:
Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility
Reversed:
New ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks, emotional immaturity
Seven of Swords
Upright:
Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically
Reversed:
Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets
Ace of Cups
Upright:
Love, new relationships, compassion, creativity
Reversed:
Self-love, intuition, repressed emotions
Three of Swords
Upright:
Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt
Reversed:
Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness
Ten of Wands
Upright:
Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion
Reversed:
Doing it all, carrying the burden, delegation, release
Nine of Wands
Upright:
Courage, persistence, test of faith, resilience
Reversed:
On edge, defensive, hesitant, paranoia
Seven of Cups
Upright:
Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion
Reversed:
Alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choices
Five of Pentacles
Upright:
Isolation, insecurity, worry, financial loss, poverty
Reversed:
Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty
King of Cups
Upright:
Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic
Reversed:
Self compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, emotionally manipulative
Two of Cups
Upright:
Unified love, partnership, attraction, relationships
Reversed:
Breakup, imbalance in a relationship, lack of harmony
The Star
Upright:
Hope, faith purpose, renewal, spirituality
Reversed
Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection
Three of Wands
Upright
Progress, expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities
Reversed:
Playing small, lack of foresight, unexpected delays
Knight of Swords
Upright:
Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking
Reversed:
Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out
Temperance
Upright:
Balance, moderation, patience, purpose
Reversed:
Imbalance, excess, self-healing, re-alignment
Six of Wands
Upright:
Public recognition, victory, progress, self-confidence
Reversed:
Egotism, disrepute, lack of confidence, fall from grace
Page of Penatcles
Upright:
Manifestation, financial opportunity, new job
Reversed:
Lack of progress and planning, short-term focus
Queen of Swords
Upright:
Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication
Reversed:
Overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted
Two of Pentacles
Upright:
Balance, adaptability, time management, prioritisation
Reversed:
Disorganisation, financial disarray
Ace of Swords
Upright:
Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success
Reversed:
Inner clarity, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgement
