major arcana Flashcards

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the fool

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the fool encourages curiosity and an open mind. great potential and opportunity. best to go with your gut.

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the magician

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powerful symbol in tarot. he represents manifestation, power, creativity and rescoursefullness.

indicates it is a good time to move forward on an idea and remain committed

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the high priestess

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symbol of intuition, subconscious ness and spirtual enlightenment. she is a gatekeeper between the physical and spiritual worlds.

encourages us to look inward for answer and use intution

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the empress

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represents beauty, nurturing and abundance.

encourages connecting with ones more feminine traits and create beauty.

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the emperor

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represents stability, rules and authority. every symbol on this card is representation of strength and power.

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the hierophant

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interpreted as the need for acceptance from others and to fit in with society

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the lovers

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represent love, attraction and relationships. symbolic of adam and eve in the garden.

remember love is a duality.

serpent and trees are symbolic of temptation

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the chariot

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the sphinxes are of opposite colour and pulling in opposite direction. the chariot still moves forward through the willpower of the driver.

the chariot earned his possessions through dedication and personal achievement

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strength

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calm, patient and efficient strength. indicates a proper use of power, compassion, and persuasion to achieve ones goals

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the hermit

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symbol of introspection and solitude.

although you have found some answers, you may still be seeking for more

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the wheel of fortune

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life is always in flux.

the wheel of fortune may indicate the querent is making good decisions anyway

encourages optimism and faith. the universe is chaotic but it will take care of us if we are open to if

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justice

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a representation of fairness and balance. it reminds us we are always responsible for our actions and there are consequences for everything.

also represents truth. it encourages finding true that through facts and by being through. do not be too hasty to deal out judgement before knowing the full truth

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the hanged man

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he is hanging upside down from the tree, gaining a different perscperive on life. he is not suffering.

man indicates the need to pause, look around and be willing to surrender to new ideas

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death

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it signifies the end of a cycle and beginning of a new one.

indicates transformation of the individual

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temperance

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we need to stay active but remain grounded and practical

while one might have an extravagant imagination with many ideas, it is important to have a purpose and transfer our imagination into reality

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the devil

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signifies temptation, addiction and lust.

once somebody succumbs to initial temptation, it becomes more difficult over time to free himself

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the tower

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represents sudden change or upheaval. symbol of chaos.

reminds us there is always divine intervention even in times of chaos

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the star

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symbolic of renewal, faith and spirituality

represents a time of personal growth

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the moon

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represents intuition and a powerful subconscious.

signify a time of uncertainty where things aren’t always what they initially seem. it is important to trust ones intutuion

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the sun

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symbol of optimism, success and good health. often corresponds to a successful accomplishment and the good feelings that come from it.

sign that times are about to get better!

encourages sharing your good energy with others

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judgement

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represents a rebirth or awakening at the end of a major life event.

can also indicate the need to make a monumental decision

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the world

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symbolises completion and accomplishment . means one is about to achieve something they have been working towards for a long time.

good to reflect on the journey and celebrate the success. encourages to also bring closure.