major arcana Flashcards
0 the fool
it’s time to embark on a brand new beginnings
innocence, freedom, originality, adventure, travel, foolishness, carelessness, idealism, youth, spontaneity, lack of commitment, new beginnings
1 the magician
I have all the resources I need, inner and outer
creativity, action, power, manifestation, skill, magic, work, self-employment, a smooth talker, having the gift of the gab, willpower, directing your will, creative visualization, manifesting your desires
2 the high priestess
my inner knowledge is my best guide in all
mystery, intuition, inner-knowing, self trust, spiritual insight, emotional stability, divination, esoteric wisdom/knowledge, things yet to be revealed, spirit guides, discovering your truth
3 the empress
connecting to the earth reminds me that abundance is unlimited
pregnancy, fertility, motherhood, sensuality, nurturing, creativity, beauty, femininity, nature harmony, art healing, love, union, synthesis, continued growth, material comfort, status, social standing, a beautiful home
4 the emperor
I am my own authority, I have the will and the power to create my life’s structure
stability, structure, protection, authority, ambition, control, practicality, fearlessness, focus, discipline, logic, practical, exuberance, older man, stability, dependability, fatherhood, father figure
5 the hierophant
I choose which traditions I embrace and how I do it
traditional institutions, traditional values, conventional, conformity, marriage, commitment, religion, beliefs, knowledge sharing, social groups, education, knowledge, beliefs
6 the lovers
my personal values system lead me to love
major choices, love, soulmates, temptation, being put to the test, kindred spirits, perfect unions, partnerships, relationships, romance, desire, sexual connections, shared values
7 the chariot
no obstacle will stop me now
victory, overcoming obstacles, success, ambition, determination, willpower, control, self-discipline, hard work and focus, triumphant, progress, single-mindedness, mastery, courage, skill
8 strength
strength begins with the choice to be kind to myself
inner strength, courage, bravery, confidence, compassion, taming, control, overcoming self doubt, focus, persuasion, influence, taming the beast within, harnessing instinctive desires, proper channeling of libido
9 the hermit
I honor my spiritual self
soul searching, spiritual enlightenment, self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, inner guidance, solitude, sanctuary, the process of searching for deeper truths, the currents of universal being flow through me, patience is a virtue
10 wheel of fortune
I ride the waves of life
good luck, destiny, chance, karma, soulmates, decisive moments, cycles of life, fate, fortune, upheaval, chance, gambling, you cannot step into the same river twice
11 justice
I get what I give
justice, karmic justice, consequences, legal disputes, law, truth, honesty, integrity, cause and effect, life lessons, contracts, binding agreements, settlements, an apology, decisions needed to maintain justice, law, and order
12 the hanged man
it’s time for a sacred pause. stillness grants perspective
feeling trapped, confined, self-limiting, uncertain, lack of direction, needing release, letting go, sacrifice, waiting, perspective, a lesson to be learned, an unique viewpoint
13 death
I’m willing to let go of a past version of myself
spiritual transformation, new beginnings, letting go, endings, change, transition, sudden or unexpected upheaval, endings, release, cleansing, purging, revitalization, stripping away the worthless matter, liberation through purgation
14 temperance
I know my extremes, now I seek peace
balance, peace, patience, moderation, inner calm, perspective, tranquility, harmonious relationships, soulmates, serenity, compromise, forgiveness, accommodation, time heals all wounds