Major Arcana: Beginner's Deck Flashcards
The Fool
Beginning of an adventure. Enthusiasm. Initiative. New school or job. Unlimited possibilities. Thoughtlessness. Carelessness. Extravagance. Folly. Obsession.
The Fool; Reversed
Faulty choice. Bad decision. Apathy. Hesitation. Indecision. Failure to diligently proceed. Ignoring opportunities. Shyness.
I The Magician
Creativity. Free will. Self-reliance. Skill. Spontaneity. Willpower. Self-confidence. A good salesman. Dexterity. Ingenuity. Deception. Trickery. Sleight of hand.
I The Magician; Reversed
Weakness of will. Ineptitude. Insecurity. Disquiet. Delay. Lack of imagination. Willpower applied to evil ends. Disgrace.
II The High Priestess
Wisdom. Sound judgment. Serene knowledge. Common sense. Penetration. Education. Hidden emotion. Practical person. Analytical. Frequently too restrained.
II The High Priestess; Reversed
Ignorance. Shortsightedness. Lack of understanding. Selfishness. Acceptance of superficial knowledge. Shallowness.
III The Empress
Feminine progress. Action. Fertility. Marriage. Mother. Sister. Wife. Girlfriend. Feminine influence. Female guiles. The motivation behind a successful partner.
III The Empress; Reversed
Vacillation. Inaction. Lack of concentration. Anxiety. Loss of material possessions. Vanity. Delay in progress.
IIII The Emperor
Worldly power. Accomplishment. Confidence. Father. Brother. Husband. Male influence. Wealth. Maturity. Stability. Authority. Leadership. Conviction.
IIII The Emperor; Reversed
Immaturity. Ineffectiveness. Lack of strength. Indecision. Weak character. Failure to control petty emotions.
V The Hierophant
Ritualism. Goodness. Kindness. Compassion. Well-meaning person. Platonic friend. Inactivity. Lack of conviction. Timidity. Captive to one’s own ideas.
V The Hierophant; Reversed
Over-kindness Foolish exercise of generosity. Repeated errors. Susceptibility. Vulnerability. Frailty. Renunciation.
VI The Lovers
Love. Beauty. Perfection. Harmony. Trust. Honor. Beginning of a romance or friendship. Deep feeling. Freedom of emotion. Testing of sincerity. Marriage.
VI The Lovers; Reversed
Unreliability. Failure to meet the test. Seperation. Frustration. Interference by others. Fickleness. Unwise plans.
VII The Chariot
Fortitude. Perseverance. Major effort. Possible voyage or journey. Escape. Rushing to decision. Trouble. Adversity. Conflicting influence. Turmoil. Vengeance.
