Major Arcana Flashcards
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Being SPONTANEOUS Living in the moment Letting go of expectations Doing the unexpected Acting on impulse Feeling uninhibited Surprising someone Feeling carefree
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The Fool
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BEGINNING Entering a new phase Striking out on a new path Expanding horizons Starting something new Beginning an adventure Going on a journey Heading into the unknown
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The Fool
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Having FAITH Trusting the flow Staying open Letting go of worry and fear Feeling protected and loved Living in joy Recapturing innocence Believing
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The Fool
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Embracing FOLLY Accepting your choices Taking the "foolish" path Pursuing a pipe dream Being true to yourself Taking a "crazy" chance Trusting your heart's desire
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The Fool
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Taking ACTION Doing what needs to be done Realizing your potential Making what's possible real Practicing what you preach Carrying out plans Producing magical results Using your talents
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The Magician
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Acting CONSCIOUSLY Knowing what you are doing and why Acknowledging your motivations Understanding your intentions Examining the known situation
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The Magician
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CONCENTRATING Having singleness of purpose Being totally committed Applying the force of your will Feeling centered Setting aside distractions Focusing on a goal
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The Magician
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Experiencing POWER Making a strong impact Having vitality Creating miracles Becoming energized Feeling vigorous Being creative
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The Magician
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Staying NONACTIVE Withdrawing from involvement Allowing events to proceed without intervention Being receptive to influence Becoming calm Being passive Waiting patiently
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The High Priestess
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Accessing the UNCONSCIOUS Using your intuition Seeking guidance from within Trusting your inner voice Opening to dreams and the imagination Being aware of a larger reality
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The High Priestess
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Seeing the POTENTIAL Understanding the possibilities Opening to what could be Seeing your hidden talents Allowing development Letting what is there flower
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The High Priestess
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Sensing the MYSTERY Looking beyond the obvious Approaching a closed off area Opening to the unknown Remembering something important Sensing the secret and hidden Seeking what is concealed Acknowledging the Shadow
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The High Priestess
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MOTHERING Giving birth Nourishing life Nurturing and caring for others Cherishing the world Expressing tenderness Working with children
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The Empress
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Welcoming ABUNDANCE Enjoying extravagance Receiving lavish award Luxuriating in plenty Having more than enough Feeling rich
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The Empress
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Experiencing the SENSES Giving and receiving pleasure Focusing on the body Appreciating beauty Feeling vibrantly healthy Being earthy Doing physical activity
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The Empress
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Responding to NATURE Relating to plants and animals Embracing the natural Feeling connected to the Earth Going outdoors Harmonizing with natural rhythms
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The Empress
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FATHERING Establishing a family line Setting direction and tone Protecting and defending Guiding growth Bringing security and comfort Offering explanations
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The Emperor
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Emphasizing STRUCTURE Creating order out of chaos Categorizing Being systematic Providing shape and form Being organized Applying reason Coordinating Sticking to a plan
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The Emperor
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Exercising AUTHORITY Taking a leadership role Commanding Exerting control Representing the establishment Being in a position of strength Coming in contact with officials Setting direction
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The Emperor
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REGULATING Establishing law and order Operating from sound principles Applying rules or guidelines Working within the legal system Setting standards of behavior Following a regimen
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The Emperor
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Getting an EDUCATION Pursuing knowledge Becoming informed Increasing understanding Studying and learning Seeking a deeper meaning Finding out more
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The Hierophant
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Having a BELIEF SYSTEM Sharing a cultural heritage Learning a religious tradition Honoring ritual and ceremony Identifying a world view Following a discipline Knowing where to put your faith
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The Hierophant
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CONFORMING Following the rules Taking an orthodox approach Staying within conventional bounds Adapting to the system Fitting in Going along with the program Doing what's expected Being part of the Establishment
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The Hierophant
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Identifying with a GROUP Being committed to a cause Devoting energy to a group Joining an organization Working as part of a team Feeling loyal to others Being in an institutionalized setting
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The Hierophant
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RELATING to others
Establishing bonds
Feeling love
Forming a union or marriage
Acknowledging kinship
Sympathizing with another
Getting closer
Making a connection
Being intimate
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The Lovers
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Being SEXUAL
Seeking union
Experiencing desire
Making love
Opening to another
Responding with passion
Feeling a physical attraction
Tapping inner energy
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The Lovers
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Establishing PERSONAL BELIEFS
Questioning received opinions
Figuring out where you stand
Staying true to yourself
Setting your own philosophy
Going by your own standards
Making up your own mind
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The Lovers
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Determining VALUES
Struggling with temptation
Choosing between right and wrong
Facing an ethical or moral choice
Refusing to let ends justify means
Finding out what you care about
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The Lovers
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Achieving VICTORY
Reaching your goal
Winning
Being successful
Dominating
Coming out on top
Beating the competition
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The Chariot
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Using your WILL
Being determined to succeed
Focusing your intent
Rising above temptation
Letting nothing distract you
Sustaining an effort
Concentrating your energies
Fixing on a goal
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The Chariot
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ASSERTING yourself
Being ego-focused
Establishing an identity
Knowing who you are
Feeling self-confident
Having faith in yourself
Looking out for your interests
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The Chariot
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Achieving HARD CONTROL
Mastering emotions
Curbing impulses
Maintaining discipline
Holding in anger
Getting your own way
Assuming the reins of power
Showing authority
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The Chariot
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Showing STRENGTH
Knowing you can endure
Having a gallant spirit
Feeling an unshakable resolve
Taking heart despite setbacks
Having stamina
Being a rock
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Strength
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Being PATIENT
Dealing calmly with frustration
Accepting others
Taking time
Maintaining composure
Refusing to get angry
Showing forebearance
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Strength
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Being COMPASSIONATE
Giving others lots of space
Tolerating
Understanding what others are feeling
Accepting
Forgiving imperfection
Being kind
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Strength
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Achieving SOFT CONTROL
Persuading
Working with
Guiding indirectly
Being able to influence
Tempering force with benevolence
Demonstrating the strength of love
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Strength
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Being INTROSPECTIVE
Thinking things over
Focusing inward
Concentrating less on the senses
Quieting yourself
Looking for answers within
Needing to understand
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The Hermit
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SEARCHING
Seeking greater understanding
Looking for something
Wanting the truth at all costs
Going on a personal quest
Needing more
Desiring a new direction
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The Hermit
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Receiving/giving GUIDANCE
Going to/being a mentor
Accepting/offering wise counsel
Learning from/being a guru
Turning to/being a trusted teacher
Being helped/helping
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The Hermit
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Seeking SOLITUDE
Needing to be alone
Desiring stillness
Withdrawing from the world
Experiencing seclusion
Giving up distractions
Retreating into a private world
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The Hermit
