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Major Arcana Flashcards

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The Seeker

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“Heaven and earth are only three feet apart, but in thin places that distance is even shorter.” A place where the divine is more accessible.

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The Fool

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leap of faith, fresh start, trust in the universe, inexperience, living in the now, open to new experiences, innocence.

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The Seeker ill dignified

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A need to quiet the worldly noise and listen to the divine.

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The Fool - ill dignified

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Risky behaviour, unrealistic planning, gullibility, foolishness, irresponsibility, look before you leap, poor judgement

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The Magician

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Mastery, will power, cleverness, self-confidence, ability to juggle, bringing ideas to reality, magical wisdom, gifted communicator, access to tools of heaven and earth

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The Magician - ill dignified

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Misuse of power, sneaky, deceitful, lack of confidence, con artist, poor communicator, poor mental focus

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The High Priestess

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Revelation, intuition, lifting the veil, inner wisdom, paying attention to dreams, intuitive hunches

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The High Priestess - ill dignified

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Superficial knowledge, daydreaming, inconstancy, telling secrets, ignoring gut feelings, something hidden

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The Empress

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Fertility, motherhood, abundance, luxury, sensuality, creative imagination, enjoyment of sex

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The Empress - ill dignified

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Overindulgence, poor self-care, loveless sex, infertility, squandering your natural resources

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The Emperor

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Father figure, leadership, logic, objectivity, getting things done, taking charge, strategic thinking, structure

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The Emperor - ill dignified

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Abuse of power, pussyfooting around, arrogant, inflexible, lack of reason, lack of structure, failure to take charge, failure to get things done

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The Hierophant

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Traditional values, conformity, spiritual guidance, helpful advice, divine revelation, ceremony,

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The Hierophant - ill dignified

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Rigid or dogmatic, following the letter & not the spirit, non-conformity

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The Lovers

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Love, unions, partnerships, relationships, choices, romance, balance, unity

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The Lovers - ill dignified

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disharmony, imbalance, conflict, detachment, bad choices, indecision

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The Chariot

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success, ambition, determination, willpower, control, self-discipline, focus

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The Chariot - ill dignified

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Forceful, no direction, no control, powerless, aggression, obstacles

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Strength

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courage, bravery, confidence, compassion, self-confidence, inner power

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Strength - ill dignified

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self-doubt, weakness, low confidence, inadequacy, cowardice, forcefulness

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The Hermit

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self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, withdrawal, solitude, search for self

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The Hermit - ill dignified

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loneliness, isolation, recluse, being anti-social, rejection, returning to society

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The Wheel of Fortune

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change, cycles, fate, decisive moments, luck, fortune, unexpected events

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The Wheel of Fortune - ill dignified

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bad luck, lack of control, clinging to control, unwelcome changes, delays

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Justice

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justice, karma, consequence, accountability, law, truth, honesty, integrity, cause and effect

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Justice - ill dignified

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injustice, retribution, dishonesty, corruption, dishonesty, unfairness, avoiding accountability

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The Hanged Man

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sacrifice, waiting, uncertainty, lack of direction, perspective, contemplation

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The Hanged Man - ill dignified

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stalling, disinterest, stagnation, avoiding sacrifice, standstill, apathy, need to change perspective

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Death

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transformation, endings, change, transition, letting go, release

30
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Death - ill dignified

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fear of change, repeating negative patterns, resisting change, stagnancy, decay

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Temperance

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balance, peace, patience, moderation, calm, tranquillity, harmony, serenity

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Temperance - ill dignified

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imbalance, excess, extremes, discord, recklessness, hastiness

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The Devil

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oppression, addiction, obsession, dependency, excess, powerlessness, limitations

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The Devil - ill dignified

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independence, freedom, revelation, release, reclaiming power, reclaiming control

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The Tower

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disaster, destruction, upheaval, trauma, sudden change, chaos

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The Tower - ill dignified

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averting disaster, delaying the inevitable, resisting change

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The Star

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hopelessness, despair, negativity, lack of faith, despondent

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The Star - ill dignified

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hope, inspiration, positivity, faith, renewal, healing, rejuvenation

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The Moon

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illusion, intuition, uncertainty, confusion, complexity, secrets, unconscious

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The Moon - ill dignified

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fear, deception, anxiety, misunderstanding, misinterpretation, clarity, understanding

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The Sun

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happiness, success, optimism, vitality, joy, confidence, happiness, truth

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The Sun - ill dignified

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blocked happiness, excessive enthusiasm, pessimism, unrealistic expectations, conceitedness

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Judgement

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elf-evaluation, awakening, renewal, purpose, reflection, reckoning

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Judgement - ill dignified

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self-doubt, lack of self-awareness, failure to learn lessons, self-loathing

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The World

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completion, achievement, fulfilment, sense of belonging, wholeness, harmony

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The World - ill reversed

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lack of closure, lack of achievement, feeling incomplete, emptiness

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