major arcana Flashcards
the fool
the fool encourages curiosity and an open mind. great potential and opportunity. best to go with your gut.
the magician
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
the high priestess
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
the empress
represents beauty, nurturing and abundance.
encourages connecting with ones more feminine traits and create beauty.
the emperor
represents stability, rules and authority. every symbol on this card is representation of strength and power.
the hierophant
interpreted as the need for acceptance from others and to fit in with society
the lovers
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
the chariot
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
strength
calm, patient and efficient strength. indicates a proper use of power, compassion, and persuasion to achieve ones goals
the hermit
symbol of introspection and solitude.
although you have found some answers, you may still be seeking for more
the wheel of fortune
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
justice
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
the hanged man
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
death
it signifies the end of a cycle and beginning of a new one.
indicates transformation of the individual
temperance
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