Major Arcana Flashcards
- The Fool
New Beginnings, new choices
*remember inaction, belief, determination, influence, procrastination, oppression, self-determination, cause and effect, reward, consequence and responsibility are all choices !
—-choose wisely—-
Blank slate, get to start all over like an innocent and naive child standing on a precipice of change
1 (I). The Magician
Manifestation
Become aware of your inner self, magic, potential. You must have inner discipline and responsibility. You have the power within yourself to accomplish whatever you wish. Ponder the use of your own powers in your life and situations.
2 (II). The High Priestess
Intuition
Seeking inner wisdom the priestess sits between J (Jachin - beginning) and B (Boaz- negation). Her knowing is beyond all logic and scientific ways of knowing. She mostly brings self-discovery, self-exploration, self-expression. But she can also mean selfishness and co-dependence. Careful not to linger to long with her.
3 (III). The Empress/Mother
Creating
She creates life (implications of pregnancy) or creating new horizons, freedom, independence. Work and projects being like children bedding nurturing and love. All things begins with creation, an idea and a plan.
4 (IV). The Emperor
Leadership, Authority
This card is about standing up and taking charge. Guide, instruct, and inspire confidence! Be supportive, be a strong foundation for all those around you.
5 (V). The Hierophant
Tradition, conformity
Be aware of following tradition blindly. Respect the accomplishments, achievements and knowledge of generations past. Use that to create usefulness and beauty.
6 (VI). The Lovers
Choice in all relationships
Your love relationship
Your work relationship
Your friendships
Your choices between all relationships are represented in this card and harmony arises when we are in alignment
The marriage of mind body and soul
You are the temple - worship within
Fear and need are the cornerstones of dependency
7 (VII). The Chariot
Direction
The chariot is not controlled by reigns because it represents your soul and you are the driver. One dragon/horse is black and one is white- representing the two choices, the two roads. This quest will be taken weather it is well thought out and planned or you are dragged through ignorance and catastrophe.
8 (VIII). Strength
Inner Strength
Strength can come from many different places. When it comes from a place of anger, hate, or embarrassment it becomes weakness. But if it comes from a place of inner peace, kindness, forgiveness and mercy it becomes a strength much greater than that of ten men. Emotions are there for our souls to control, not for them to control us.
9 (IX). The Hermit
Inner Guidance, Contemplation
Reflect on leading yourself. Knowledge is gathering the information and wisdom is using it wisely. We exist to learn, and skills can only be acquired through practice- which means some failure is going to happen, but eventually perfection will rise from failure. Understanding your own mind heart and soul will teach you what you believe.
10 (X). The Wheel of Fortune
Change, Inevitable Fate
Uncertainty, what goes around comes around. The only thing that stays the same is that everything changes.
11(XI). Justice
Clarity
The blindfold is there to remind that karmic balance is not there to help or hurt you. The yin/yang reminds us that the past contains the seeds of the present and the present contains the seeds of the future. You are finally seeing things for what they actually are.
12 (XII). The Hanged Man
Self Sacrifice, Different Perspective
Letting go and seeing the bigger picture, turn inwards and trust yourself. Facing the dark night of the soul, the decent into the underworld- staring into the abyss. Sometimes the situation at hand needs new outlooks and even though they may be hard to see if we keep a steady course the end will pull through the fog.
13 (XIII). Death
Transformation and Transition
Never meaning the death of a physical thing, but meaning the death of a old part of ones self. Like the shedding of of the skin the old way of thinking is left behind to die and new ways take hold. The mind is continuously growing but yet staying the same. The metamorphosis is the death of the old thought and the birth of the new ideas.
14 (XIV). Temperance
Patience
Have you lost your way? Was excess in one form or another the reason? You must moderate your life in all ways: physically, spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. Let your action or inaction be appropriate to the situation.
