Major Arcana Flashcards
The Moon
Erykah Badu
(Surrender to the darkness)
Mystery
Imagination
Uncertainty
A journey through your shadows, illusions and profound truths
Patient meditation
Release
Uncertainty
Magical creativity and intuition
A warning
The Star
Alanis Morissette
(All is well)
Peace
Serenity
A time of healing
Hope
Unexpected guidance
Reconciliation between the past & the present
A very promising potential
The need for persistent focus
The Chariot
Janet Jackson
(Harnessing Forces)
Control
Self-will
Uniting Forces
Triumph over obstacles
Steady resolve
Renewed motivation
Harmony
The inner search for truth
The struggle to untangle disturbance
A voyage or journey
The Lovers
Liz Phair
(Choose Love)
Desires
Self-love
Recognition of the Self
A choice
Transformation
Love and fulfillment of desires
Self-love
A magical union
Trust in ones heart
Harmony in all aspects of life
The Tower
Nancy: The Craft
(The Inessential Destroyed)
Upheaval
Release
Chaotic Change
Unexpected devastation
Beliefs & ways of being gone bankrupt
Self-deception
Loss of security
Superiority
A release of pressure
Fears realized
The Hanged Man
Chloe Sevigny
(Surrender to Self)
Surrender
Sacrifice
New perspective
A change in perspective
A committed time of self- examination
Sacrifice rewarded by clarity
Renouncing old ways of being
Surrender of “the known”
A search for Truth
The High Priestess
Tori Amos
(Veiled Wisdom)
Stillness
Intuition
Wisdom
Private & personal exploration
Quiet & deep knowing
Mystery
Strong intuition & instinct
Spiritual evolution & secrets
A woman of interest
The Magician
Lisa Bonet
(Possibilities Revealed)
Action
Alchemy
Manifestation
Promising new ideas
Creation
Willpower & discipline
Taking appropriate action
Possibility
Imagination
Self-confidence
Freedom
Strength
Mary J Blige
(Passion Tamed)
Patience
Compassion
Emotional Mastery
Power through honoring all facets of self
Courage
Self-discipline
Respect
Harnessed energy
Transcendence
Determination
The Fool
Abbi & Ilana
(Boundless Innocence)
New Beginnings
Spontaneity
Naïveté
A fresh start
A new adventure & opportunities
Deliberate emptiness to be able to receive new things
Childlike excitement
A willingness to step outside of the norm for the sake of self-discovery & fulfillment
The World
Rupaul
(A Cycle Completed)
Mastery
Completion
Wholeness
Completion of a journey
A paradigm shift
Peace of mind
Ease
Wholeness
Certain success
Observation of ones own perfection
The Hierophant
Lauryn Hill
(Trusted Advisor)
Belief Systems
Mentor
Savant
A giver of wisdom
Peace & assurance
Keeper of traditions
A pillar in the community
Compassion
Guidance
A search for truth
The Emperor
Rickie!
(Structured Control)
Structure
Order
Practicality
Structure from chaos
Self-awareness
Control & coordination
Skillful execution
A confident leader
Protection
Virility
The Empress
Sade
(Abundant Creation)
Abundance
Creation
Fertility
Bold creation
Safety
Material guidance & love
Feminine power & beauty
Patient nurturing
Action
Sensuality
The Devil
Courtney Love
(Bondage to Indulgence)
Habitual Behaviors
Bondage
Indulgence
A choice between indulgence & restraint
A loss of one’s sense of self
Undisciplined behavior
A codependent relationship
Limited by ‘should’ & doctrines
Temperance
Andre 3000
(Listening Within)
Blending of opposites
Harmony
Moderation
Quiet awareness
Patience
Inner listening
Harmony between physical & spiritual
Conscious moderation
A peaceful melding of opposites
The “middle way”
Wheel of Fortune
Bjork
(Unexpected Change)
Chance
Unexpected change
Good luck
Good fortune
Luck
Happiness
Unforeseen joy
Resolution of a concern
Forward movement
The Hermit
Fiona Apple
(Quiet Observation)
Solitude
Introspection
Illumination
Quiet solitude
A willingness to let go of fixed views for the ale of peace
Reassessment
Illumination
Focused attention
Introspection
Silence leading to clarity
Justice
Mos Def
(Fairness)
Cause & effect
Fairness
Responsibility
Wisdom
Adjustment of priorities
Levelheadedness
Responsibility for choices
Creation or restoration of balance
Objectivity
The Sun
Drew Barrymore
(Absolute Joy)
The Universe has your back
Joy
Vitality
Assurance
Pure joy
Invigorating renewal
Perfect harmony
A deep knowing that all is well
A liberation from duality
Lightness
Inner light
Discovery
Judgment
Kurt Cobain
(Reconciliation)
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Awakening
Rejuvenation & healing
An acknowledgement & release of the past
A definitive decision
An altered view
An invitation from within
New purpose
Death
Beyoncé
(A Significant End)
Ending
Transition
Transformation
A foreseen ending
An invitation to transform
A time for mourning
Loss
Acceptance as a means to release
Embracing the inevitable
