Tarot Meanings (Numerology & Suits) Flashcards
Swords (Hoodoo: Knives)
Anything that reminds you of FIRE.
Examples: Passion, love, lust, drive, motivation, sun, heat, war, destruction, change, spicy foods, fire signs (Leo, Sagittarius and Aries), South, communication, protection, rage, hurt, wounds, pain, transformation, phoenixes, cats, snakes, raptors, sex, conception and creativity.
Wands (Hoodoo: Sticks)
Anything that reminds you of AIR.
Examples: Thoughts, dreams, spirits, ether, space, energy, auras, creativity, telepathy, beauty, community, movement, watching, hearing, smelling, art, liberalism, angels, intellect, evolution, East, air signs (Libra, Aquarius and Gemini), birds, sloths, raccoons, horses, rodents, writing, acting, study, spells, intention.
Cups (Hoodoo: Baskets)
Anything that reminds you of WATER.
Examples: Emotions, heart, feelings, love, romance, relationships, friendships, connection, empathy, intuition, oceans and streams, drama, mood, tears, flow, West, water signs, embarrassment, water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), fish, whales, mermaids, sea turtles, crustaceans, sea anemones, rain, storms.
Pentacles (Hoodoo: Coins)
Anything that reminds you of EARTH.
Examples: wealth, security, protection, grounding, mountains, bodies, soil, fertility, rocks, crystals, health, stability, finances, resources, real estate, earth signs (Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo), goats, cows, humans, vegetarians, food, nourishment, home, career, trade, craft, land development, legacy, net worth
High ratio of Major to Minor Arcana (Hoodoo: Elders to Community)
An abundance of Major Arcana could indicate that there are many life lessons related to the reading, giving it weight and importance. Represent an overarching theme or focal point
High ratio of one suit (Hoodoo: tools)
Signals the importance of the corresponding element. Many cups cards, for example, can indicate that relationships and one’s emotional state play a strong role.
High ratio of court cards (Hoodoo: family)
Can indicate many external influences
Zero
The number of endless possibility: nothingness. It is pure openness.
One
The individual, having been given life, creating and casting influence. New beginnings, opportunities
Two
Duality, mirroring, balance, partnership
Three
The collective, groups, expansion, fertility, growth, common goals
Four
Integrity, stability, regime, structure, manifestation, and all things having to do with power and security
Five
A shifting perspective, change, instability, conflict
Six
Community and kinetic energy, i.e. growth, communication, cooperation, harmony
Seven
An external challenge, as opposed to the fives which are internal in tone. Reflection, assessment, knowledge
