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
Eight
Repeated cycles, mastery, action, accomplishment
Nine
Ascension, self-realization, success, systems and structures, fruition, attainment, fulfillment
Ten
Completion, end of a cycle, renewal
Pages (Hoodoo: Daughter)
Freshness and inspiration
Knights (Hoodoo: Son)
Boldness, bravery, action
Queen (Hoodoo: Mother)
Grand femme energies
King (Hoodoo: Father)
Grand masc energies
Numerology method for Major Arcana cards after ten
Add the first and second digit together, or read the two numbers side by side
Example: the Judgment Major Arcana card is the number twenty. Two and zero. Duality and reflection combined with infinite possibility
How to read numerology with suits
The number in the suit.
Example: the five of cupsis about conflict (5) in love and relationships (cups). Four of pentacles is about stability (4) in finances (Pentacles)
Minor Arcana
Subtleties and details and signify day-to-day insights
Major Arcana
Represent significant life events and spiritual lessons
