Symbolism of Suits and Card Values Flashcards
Use this deck to memorize the symbolism of the Tarot suits and card values.
1
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What are the fundamental traits of the Wands?
A
The Suit of Wands:
- Element: Fire
- Related Zodiacs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
- Playing Card Suit: Clubs
- Rules: The Spirit
- AKA: Batons, Rods, Spears, Sticks, Staves
2
Q
What are the fundamental traits of the Pentacles?
A
The Suit of Pentacles:
- Element: Earth
- Related Zodiacs: Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo
- Playing Card Suit: Diamonds
- Rules: Wealth
- AKA: Coins, Discs
3
Q
What are the fundamental traits of the Swords?
A
The Suit of Swords:
- Element: Air
- Related Zodiacs: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
- Playing Card Suit: Spades
- Rules: The Mind
- AKA: Blades, Daggers
4
Q
What are the fundamental traits of the Cups?
A
The Suit of Cups:
- Element: Water
- Related Zodiacs: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio
- Playing Card Suit: Hearts
- Rules: The Heart
- AKA: Cauldrons, Bowls, Chalices
5
Q
What concepts are associated with the Aces?
A
- root
- seed
- possibility
- the start
- initial spark
- great potential
6
Q
What concepts are associated with the Twos?
A
- combination
- merging
- partnership
- decision (one or the other)
- opposites (harmonious or inharmonious)
7
Q
What concepts are associated with the Threes?
A
- development
- advancement
- progression
- expansion
8
Q
What concepts are associated with the Fours?
A
- stability
- structure
- rules
- endurance
- foundation
- base
9
Q
What concepts are associated with the Fives?
A
- breaking through
- taken out of comfort zone
- unpredictability
- motion
- erratic
10
Q
What concepts are associated with the Sixes?
A
- harmony
- balance
- nurturing
- dependability
- unfolding
- clicking into place
11
Q
What concepts are associated with the Sevens?
A
- awareness
- intuition
- magic
- understanding
- remain diligent
12
Q
What concepts are associated with the Eights?
A
- reap what you sow
- working with limitations
- overcoming limitations
- structuring passion
- resourcefulness
13
Q
What concepts are associated with the Nines?
A
- integration
- self-reflection
- forward-thinking
- anticipating
- vision
14
Q
What concepts are associated with the Tens?
A
- completion
- tying up loose ends
- finishing
15
Q
What concepts are associated with the Pages?
A
- AKA: Princesses
- youngster or child
- novice
- immaturity
- messages
- communication
