Suits & Numbers Keywords Flashcards
Wands
Keywords: Work and Social
Element: Fire
Description: Action, energy, motivation, passion
Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Cups
Keywords: Emotions
Element: Water
Description: Emotions, intuition, subconscious, empathy
Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Pentacles
Keywords: Money & Health
Element: Earth
Description: Health, wealth, physical
Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Swords
Keywords: Challenges
Element: Air
Description: Thoughts, words, intellect, logic, challenges
Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Ace
Keywords: New beginnings, opportunity, potential, inspiration
Something new with vast potential is indicated when you have many aces in your readings. They are pure energy without form - and it depends on you to shape it and bring the opportunities that they represent into fruition. Because they are raw, they are also unstable, and can very quickly overwhelm if not taking care.
Two
Keywords: Balance, partnership, duality, choices, opposites
Coming together in pairs is the theme of the twos, and all the complexities that this union represents. We leave the individuality of the ones, and the twos are a taste of union. For the most part, the twos represent harmony, and a merging of opposite forces to create a whole. Sometimes this balance is so perfect that it’s difficult to move forward and cause paralysis when you must make a choice.
Three
Keywords: Creativity, groups, growth, completion of a phase
Group dynamics rule the threes in the tarot, and they depict different outcomes that can occur when a group comes together - whether they are groups of individuals, or groups of ideas. Because it is also symbolically thought of as completion (the first polygon, the holy trinity, etc) it also indicates an initial completion of a first phase of some sort.
Four
Keywords: Structure, stability, manifestation, foundation
The fours usually indicate that some foundation has been created and is ready to grow and evolve. To grow and evolve is the key here, because though the foundation is created, there is some disappointment indicated sometimes because things may not have progressed entirely as hoped for - thus, the fours are also the universe’s way of pushing us to grow and move forward.
Five
Keywords: Change, instability, conflict, movement, fluctuation
Change, fluctuations and conflict are represented by the fives. After the fours, the fives are amplifications of that same energy. When that energy explodes, the fives ask us to look within our selves for a deeper reason of why to progress. To move forward and beyond these instabilities, we have to push forward.
Six
Keywords: Communication, cooperation, harmony, alignment, reconciliation
While the fives represent conflict, the sixes represent the movement away from that conflict into a solution, whether they are internal or external, whether that means reconciliation or letting go. They are the cards of overcoming suffering, light after the dark.
Seven
Keywords: Reflection, assessment, knowledge, investigation, introspection
When seeing many sevens in a reading it usually indicates that it is a time to step back and introspect. The sevens ask us to assess, and reevaluate whether the path that you are taking is what is best for you. Sometimes this is a lonely pursuit, but this period is needed to go forward with your authentic desires.
Eight
Keywords: Mastery, action, accomplishment, rebirth, changes, advancement
A completion of a second phase is indicated with the eights, and usually corresponds to some sort of achievement, whether in the worldly sense, or in an emotional sense. Growth either way is indicated here, and sometimes it can take place in a form where we least expected it.
Nine
Keywords: Fruition, attainment, fulfilment, transition period, nearing completion
Nearing completion is indicated by the nines, and this can take the form of entering a plateau of some sort. What looks like the finish line, may actually be just a transitory stage. While the feeling of completion is here, it is usually just a pause before the final part of the cycle comes.
Ten
Keywords: Completion, end of a cycle, renewal, moving forward, culmination
In the tens, we see the actual completion of the cycle, that something has come to a full circle - it indicates that from this point forward, we can move towards a new beginning.
Page
Keywords: Child Figure, Potential, Learning
Pages are inexperienced and receptive. A literal child or someone who has little power or importance—either due to lack of status or because they are an acquaintance. A childish outlook, full of innocence and optimism, or reckless immaturity.
Knight
Keywords: Adolescent Figure, Opportunity, Action
Knights are inexperienced and assertive. A youth. The horse alludes to travel or transition. A person whose importance in your life has changed—such as a once close friend. Idealistic dreams and rebellious energy.
Queen
Keywords: Mother Figure, Satisfaction , Understanding
Queens are experienced and receptive. A mature adult woman. A mother figure or female mentor—carer or teacher, or someone to whom you turn to for emotional support.
King
Keywords: Father Figure, Stability, Control
Kings are experienced and assertive. A mature adult man. A father figure, a person in a position of authority who is important to you and has great influence over your life.
