Tarot: Jungian Flashcards
The Magician
The Son
(Animus)
Mercurius, The Trickster
The Fool
Spirit; The Source
The High Priestess
The Daughter
Anima (the inner self of a man)
The Empress
The Mother
Hecate, the Moon, the High Priestess, the Dove, Mother Earth ruler of the Underworld
The Emperor
The Father
The Hierophant
The Father as Law-Giver
Authority (Administrator, Law-Giver rather than Law-maker)
The Lover
The Son as Collector of Experience
Animus/Anima
The Personal, the Microcosm (cf The Magician)
Female figure in Strength/ ? =
High Priestess/ The Magician
Female figure in Strength/ THE LOVER =
High Priestess/ The Magician
The Chariot
The All-Present Father
Archetype of Spirit Below
Can move between “planes,” states of consciousness
Strength
The Daughter as Collector of Experience
Consort of Original Man (The Lover)
Innocence controlling enormous sexual power AND
The Whore of Babylon
Hermit
The Grandfather as Teacher AND The Evil Sorcerer
Which 3 are the aspects of the Father who is IN TOTO The Emperor?
Hierophant ( who can obscure truth)
Charioteer
Hermit
Wheel of Fortune
The Mother who determines experience
Justice
The Mother who punishes & rewards
The Hanged Man
The Son Self-Sacrificed
1 aspect of the Perfected Self
Death
The Mother as Gateway
Death = return to the Mother
Temperance
The Conciliatory Daughter
Androgynous
Invocation of the innocent, neutral Observer
Interaction +- sexual energies
The Devil
The Dark Son
As The Lover is Christ, The Devil is Anti-Christ
The Archetype of Shadow
The Tower
The Father as Avenger/Protector
The Emperor who
has donned armor
Related to the North
The Star
The Empress as innocent, essence of inspiration
Sol Invisibilis, Lumen Naturae
Inner Light- loving, totally irrational
The Moon
The Grandmother:
The Deadly Mother who tests to destroy with illusions
The Wicked Witch- Hecate
The Sun
The Child
True self-consciousness that emerges from the perfect integration of the conscious (Father) and the unconscious (Mother)
Judgment
The Son Who Judges
Free or Shackled by unresolved unconscious materials?
- self-scrutiny
The World
The Daughter Who Conceals Herself
Persona, an aspect of Anima
All Material, all active elements potential in Magician
King of Wands
The Aggressive Father
wonderful and caring and/or irrational & impulsively demanding
Queen of Wands
The Stylish Mother
Polished, protective, bitchy , warm, ferocious
Prince of Wands
The Affectionate Son Sensitive to feelings of others Not emotionally secure Intelligent but undisciplined Daydreamer
Princess of Wands
The Clever Daughter
Impulse- based, intense personality swings- what will bring her attention at any given moment
Unpredictable, alone can be depressed and hostile
Ace of Wands
Birth & Death
Overwhelming Change- individual or society
Passionate, Transformative Energy in Play- wands are “fire suit”
Two of Wands
Invention
Brilliant, original inventiveness
Dedication & unshakeable belief in project -> Results of Pure Brilliance
Three of Wands
Fantasy
Hidden currents within Collective Unconscious; Intuition,
“Watch The Watcher” (stay mindful)
Travel, charity outpouring
Four of Wands
Success
Plan w great enthusiasm, strength, inspiration -> fruition BUT possible overextension, loss of money or profession
Five of Wands
Assertiveness
Process and Action, not Results
Attack or Emphatic Decisiveness
Impulsivity v Originality
Six of Wands
Strong Leadership
KEY card of Leadership
Self-assured v Reckless
Loyalty v aggression
Seven of Wands
Passion
Infatuation
Attraction w/o Discipline
Possible losses- love, $, friends from Excess
Eight of Wands
Intellectual Activity
Wands, the “Fire Suit” applied to intellect - Rush of Ideas- books, articles, writing - MUST BE GROUNDED, ORGANIZED
Nine of Wands
Anger
Raw emotion, Irrational Impulse, Volatility, Instability, temporary loss of self-control - unresolved inner tensions, generalized hostility an indicator
Ten of Wands
Control over Others
Acquired Leadership- points to Isolation- usually strong, well-reasoned, self- assured but may be defensive if plan is disorganized
King of Cups
The Intellectual Father Highly creative daydreamer May be rebellious, impulsive May be v good businessman Possible withdrawal into fantasy
Queen of Cups
The Emotional Mother
Highly emotional controlled by strong moral sense of right & wrong and Order– At her worst may be brooding suspicious erratic
Prince of Cups
The Charming Son
Superficial & Delightful”, plays around” but actually v loving
loves music & art, some talent w writing & painting - lets others make the effort
Princess of Cups
The Ambitious Daughter
Calculating, shrewd, yet sensitive to others’ feelings- force at bargaining table yet remains feminine & charming- natural exec not family- oriented
Ace of Cups
Change of Feelings
Most emotional card of deck, one of
most powerful of Minor Arcana
Transformative of emotions re another or total reversal of values
Related to collective unconscious activity (suit of Water)
Two of Cups
Adventure
New experience- 1) > sensation, sensitive feelings. 2) no security
Exciting change from Routine
Three of Cups
Secure Environment
Opposite of 2 of Cups
V safe, nurture, protected
May be too much responsibility at home (prison, oppressive)
Four of Cups
Benevolence and Pleasure
Gemutlicheit, comfort, stimulation
$$$ may be coming via inheritance, gift
Possible overindulgence- obesity, boredometc
Five of Cups
Troubles
All kinds of nearly entirely self- caused troubles, maybe causing indecision re others’s whims
Fulfillment of negative unconscious choice
Possible escape into Occultism, mysticism
Six of Cups
Sympathetic Attachment
Re care for family or special assoc.
Attachment to external things, people, possessions very strong
Risk for withdrawal, masochism
Seven of Cups
Obstacles (Water suit) Obstacles w Love & $ Parents may be involved + or - Transition but via overcoming Obs
Eight of Cups
Change
Changeability, Romantic flitting from 1 idea to another, Feeling, Intuition more important than Thinking
Superficial understd, immature mastery, profitable short relations
Real estate- land; or $ from mother
Nine of Cups
Vacillation
Free flow- ideas, emotions, thoughts, experiences, uncertainty,
Lack of focus YET may mean process via The Mother teaching effective meditation if embraced
Ten of Cups
Pain & Sorrow
Most devastating card in deck
Destruction of “Reality”
Death not flowing- Total end of a cycle: divorce, loss of health, wealth, banishment - necessary for spiritual development
King of Swords
The Romantic Father
sms calm, reasonable but is volatile
loves change, is independent
A loner- at worst cruel even ruthless, best- charming intelligent
Queen of Swords
The Diplomatic Mother
flexible, delightful, perceptive
Values fam & home v highly skilled in career & social interactions- can be deceitful, opportunist
Is v Self- centered
Prince of Swords
The Idealistic Son
Graceful, charming, romantic
Responds to others, avoids conflict
Extremely intelligent tho gullible thru his emotions - can withdraw & get mentally ill
Princess of Swords
The Controlling Daughter Power-seeking, orderly, cautious Successful Loyal to highest bidder Vulnerable & sensitive
Ace of Swords
Conflict of Ideas
Swords are Suit of the Son
Power Struggle, Ideological Conflict
- very violent, direct & open, maybe resulting in new ideas, principles
Two of Swords
Opposition & Loss
Rivalry, opposition & criticism
–> an end of friendship, marriage, or $ loss… Favorable if change re painting, literature, the arts
Three of Swords
Idealism
Pioneering, creative imagination -> Success in artistic work IF grounded, problems if not practical or focused. Good start if w serious understanding relationship
Four of Swords
Imagination
Creative Vision
(Energies of this card among most positive in Deck) may relate to the Mystical, may cause inability to focus…can mean a good & safe trip
Five of Swords
Rash Decision
Binding commitment made v rapidly
V positive if w cooperative understanding people, disaster - even death of someone close- if ill- considered choice
Six of Swords
Justice
Card of Balance & Compromise, laws upheld w Sensitivity…
(Internal or external) Harmony w reconciliation of opposites…
W bad conditions, indecision or inability to reach fair decision
Seven of Swords
Love
Almost Perfect Happiness
All needs are met… Two people seen as compassionate, living in state of almost mystic harmony
$ assured… W disaster, somewhat diminished tho Love & Happiness remains…
Eight of Swords
Intellectual Skill
All qualities for accomplished writing & scholarship…work likely well received..nearly always +
W unfavorable circumstances, a delay, indecisiveness
Nine of Swords
Sharing
Cooperation, generous equality of give and take, courteous and pleasant but not guaranteeing results, mutual respect - under adverse conditions, balance thrown off-
Ten of Swords
Gain Through Partnership
Success from smoothly working together, exact complementarity, hard work but charmed partnership, w great ROI- adverse conditions, disagreement & diminished profitso
King of Pentacles
The Responsible Father
May be powerful CEO, is uninterested in religion, philosophy, art- v keen intellect, cold, high stds,
Has integrity, rewards loyalty, threatened may be ruthless, cruel
Queen of Pentacles
The Secretive Mother
Economical, even w relationships, selfish, never wants to relinquish control, so insecure nearly paranoid- best is good provider and mother, worst can be v devious
Prince of Pentacles
The Self-Assured Son
Thoughtful, self-confident- sure he’s
right. Succeeds per personality, a good companion, well-liked. Good intuitions, but pragmatic- when threatened can be arrogant, “faultless” putting resp on others
Princess of Pentacles
The Isolated Daughter
A loner, self- controlled, tactful yet can be v selfish. Dislikes ambiguity, finds the arts boring. Works long hrs, has few friends, seen as unfeeling but is afraid of closeness, communicating feelings
Ace of Pentacles
Security Destroyed
Material world revolution, urban renewal, govt brought down, trauma w uncertainty, biz- may be totally ruined, marriage- collapse, NB: All Matter Is Self-Renewing
Two of Pentacles
Reorganization
Original, intelligent change, generally from within. Accepted Authority is challenged, change w/o value implied- adversely may cause neg feelings, public criticism, censure fr superiors
Three of Pentacles
Response to Conflict
Changing soc structure at home or work, ambivalence to auth figures, suggestion of repressed childhood material. Suggestion of increase in $, art, music, philosophy,religion, bringing them down from unconscious to world of structure
Four of Pentacles
Wealth
Old Money involved, its management especially. Success in executive career assured. Apart from wealth 4 of Pent (as Jupiter in Capricorn) may be unorthodox approach to religion
Five of Pentacles
Responsible Authority
Ambitious, responsible, hard work
-> good results, smooth biz. Negative possibilities = conflict w co-workers, superiors, family, if not handled fast, estrangement, divorce, even death
Six of Pentacles
Gain of Wealth & Power per Hard Work
Unswerving Self-Discipline -> Good Results, even w dark periods, obstacles. Well-organized process
-> pinnacle of achievement but person may be seen as cold and valuing $ power & personal success before people
Seven of Pentacles
Gain through Commerce
Almost certain $ reward per guile, gamesmanship but not hard work, $ work & Success before friends & family. (This style may be due to avoidance or conflict with emotions or personal responsibilities)
Eight of Pentacles
Manipulation and Secrets
1 of most mysterious cards- essence of subtlety and diplomacy applied to specific end- the agenda is hidden but what emerges is profoundly significant: academic honors, v serious news- either good or bad…-Adversely, possibly vicious plot suggested
Nine of Pentacles
Selfishness
Totally insensitive to feelings of others while focused on personal gain…no right or wrong, suggestion of popularity or loss of reputation
Ten of Pentacles
Isolated Power
Strong individual w tremendous power & control is uniquely alone. Ambitions & desires v structured… Apparent strength may hide insecurity and loneliness- adversely may suggest devastating downfall but usu = isolated by success itself
