The Chinese Tarot Deck Flashcards
Reversed Justice
Wei T’o is a bodhisattva in Buddhism, a soul whose compassion is such that it postpones complete enlightenment and retains a personality in order to help bring others to enlightenment. Wei T’o is depicted in full armour with a spear, as a defender of Buddhist principles.
False accusations
Bigotry
Severity in judgement
Unfairness
Hanging Ghost
In ancient China, being treated badly, with no recourse to justice, was a reason for suicide. The Hanging Ghost is the soul of a person who was wronged. It exhorts people to be kind to one another.
Life in suspension Transition Change Reversal of the mind and in one's way of life The changing of life's forces
Reversed Hanging Ghost
In ancient China, being treated badly, with no recourse to justice, was a reason for suicide. The Hanging Ghost is the soul of a person who was wronged. It exhorts people to be kind to one another.
At crossroads, you may have to make a sacrifice or let go of attitude, situation or friendship, do not try to fight the change.
Confucius
The teachings of Confucius emphasise benevolence, a sense of duty, sincerity, justice and wisdom. The philosophy is based on the tenet that the universe and humanity are regulated by a moral order.
(=> Judgement)
Rejuvenation
Rebirth
Liberation from past
Reversed Confucius
The teachings of Confucius emphasise benevolence, a sense of duty, sincerity, justice and wisdom. The philosophy is based on the tenet that the universe and humanity are regulated by a moral order.
Jumping to conclusions
Hasty decisions or judgements
Justice
Wei T’o is a bodhisattva in Buddhism, a soul whose compassion is such that it postpones complete enlightenment and retains a personality in order to help bring others to enlightenment. Wei T’o is depicted in full armour with a spear, as a defender of Buddhist principles.
Justice
Balance
Harmony
Honor
Three of cups
A general toasts his victory.
Resolution of a problem Conclusion Solace Healing Satisfactory result Compromise
Reversed Three of cups
A general toasts his victory.
Excessive pleasures Over-abundance Superfluity Loss of prestige Lack of appreciation
The Universe: Kuan Yinn is the goddess of benevolence and salvation. She helps people out of the abyss of misery and leads them to paradise.
Completion Perfection Ultimate change Fulfilment Triumph in undertakings
Eight of Coins
A greedy trader picks up coins from the ground. The image is of a person seeking prosperity through windfalls, rather than through work.
Craftsmanship Quickness to learn Handiwork Personal effort Genuine love for your work
Reversed Eight of Coins
A greedy trader picks up coins from the ground. The image is of a person seeking prosperity through windfalls, rather than through work.
In order to succeed you will have to put in the work, there is not such thing as a free lunch.
Seven of coins
A nun begs for alms. In Buddhism, the fly whisk symbolises the command not to kill, as one brushes away files rather than killing them.
A completed project is not quite to your satisfaction and you feel you could have done better. Sometimes you must just step back and let go.
Reversed Seven of coins
A nun begs for alms. In Buddhism, the fly whisk symbolises the command not to kill, as one brushes away files rather than killing them.
Returns on an investment, not perfection. Consider you might have unrealistic, idealised idea what it is you had invested time and work on.
Your goals may have been unachievable and unrealistic.
Two of Coins
A pair of coins symbolises engagement. The palm trees, weeping willows and full moon all indicate a happy marriage for the couple.
New opportunities, only thing constant is change. Remain flexible and adapt.
Reversed Two of Coins
A pair of coins symbolises engagement. The palm trees, weeping willows and full moon all indicate a happy marriage for the couple.
You may have too many things going on, too much to handle. Get help or give yourself some breathing space.
