GENERAL DESCRIPTION Flashcards
THE FOOL
a new beginning
an end to something in your old life
foreshadows important decisions ahead
(which may not be easy to make/involve an element of risk)
THE MAGICIAN
intelligent and skilful communicators
self-confidence and drive
translate ideas into action
strength of will and determination
THE HIGH PRIESTESS
good judgement strong intuition instinct over reason trust in the wisdom of your heart warning of concealed facts or influences
THE EMPRESS
strong maternal influence harmony in marriage/family strong bursts of creative/artistic energy. strong possibility of pregnancy (not necessarily your own)
THE EMPEROR
powerful male influence leadership and authority, self-discipline stability through the power of action advancement or promotion responsibility, action and leadership
THE HIEROPHANT
Doctrine (religious/political belief) teaching and guidance rigid authority moral, religious, and social conventions path towards fulfilment
THE LOVERS
love (in varying forms) important or difficult choices paths to two very different futures difficult choices correct decision/positive outcome are within reach
THE CHARIOT
hard work (long and difficult) rough roads and long uphill slopes dead ends, and setbacks strength of purpose organisation, endurance, and confidence
STRENGTH
fighting illness/injury will recover courageous and head-on perseverance and will take command of your own actions/emotions (before they damage you/loved-ones)
THE HERMIT
careful examination of situations/decisions
inner reflection,
physical, or a search within
deep and honest introspection
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
life's cycles good beginnings aspects of luck beyond your control and influence don't agonise over what you can't control
JUSTICE
kindness and fairness towards others/yourself positive resolution unfair, abusive, or shady and immoral (warning to change your ways) seek out balance in your life
THE HANGED MAN
upheaval or change in your future
(beyond your control/unable to turn back from)
sacrifice
permanence
give very careful thought to the decisions in your life.
DEATH
permanent, significant, and absolute change
complete (painful) severance between past and future, sense of loss/leads to acceptance
moving forward
end of a close friendship/job/marriage/life
do not focus too greatly on the negative.
TEMPERANCE
find balance in your life
approach problems with a calm demeanour
Tread carefully in any major decisions
confidence that good decisions lead to a good resolution
DEVIL
entrapment
(a situation from which there is no escape)
road leading to entrapment
need for prudence/caution
THE TOWER
disruption and conflict
unforeseen and traumatic events
a threat
life involves tragedy, face it with grace
THE STAR
period of respite and renewal
spiritual, physical, or both
recovering from illness or injury
light in the darkness
THE MOON
not what it seems misunderstanding/truth you cannot admit something important being kept from you source of worry or depression use intuition to see past the subterfuge (deceit)
THE SUN
personal gain personal goals and joy are within reach invest the effort to actualise new personal venture (marriage/beginning a family)
JUDGEMENT
transition/change that springs from reason
long-term plans coming to fruition
let your mind guide the decision
Logic is a better guide than intuition
major decision that shapes the next chapter of your life.
THE WORLD
major and inexorable (unstoppable) change
end to the Old and a good beginning to the New
growing maturity/inner balance/deeper understanding
final sense of identity/security in the self
falling away of boundaries
travels or journeys
THE SUIT OF CUPS
emotions, the unconscious, Creativity, and intuition
relationships, imagination and inner world
uncontrolled feeling, fantasy, and disconnect with inner voice.
PISCES CANCER SCORPIO (water)
KING OF CUPS
worldly and calm projection of authority
someone who will aid you in achieving your goals
(unconcerned/distant but their motivations are pure)
advice they give will be important and should be considered in your own thoughts
inner strength/control of emotions.
QUEEN OF CUPS
Sensitivity/affectionate nature
emotionally open
stay in touch with emotional aspects of character
KNIGHT OF CUPS
victory achieved through cleverness/savvy mind flights of wild fancy maintain your focus w/ new initiatives seek novel paths to accomplish goals maintain sight of where you are going.
PAGE OF CUPS
introspective nature( art/kind heart) don't let credit you deserve pass you by out of shyness. someone (overlooked) in your own life aids you in pursuit of a goal bearer of good news.
TEN OF CUPS
long goal emotional undertones mending of bridges between friends/family inner emotional turmoil being resolved lasting emotional bonds
NINE OF CUPS
lasting or powerful contentment in your life nothing is permanent you can expect to be truly happy creative endeavour good wishes for the future
EIGHT OF CUPS
stability and security in your life at a personal cost
unfulfilled by your current life
move on/find courage to strike out in new directions
look closely at work/relationship/own beliefs
set aside some stability in order to find happiness
SEVEN OF CUPS
inner self, unconscious, realms of your imagination
hopes, dreams, and unrealised aspirations are fair game
deep confusion/lack of understanding of motivations
Look carefully at your own motivations
reexamine your goals
SIX OF CUPS
rooted deep in the past
happiness
family/old friends,/past lovers, are adding to joys in life.
past effort/labours of love/personal projects
emotional reward
