The Major Arcania Flashcards

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The Magician

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Deeply masculine card, suggests powerful energy. Has the ability to summon new ideas.

Reversed: could indicate deception, be careful where you put your trust.

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The Fool

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Bag on the shoulder holds the tools of life, and the white rose denotes pure intentions. Indicates a willingness to leap into the unknown and start anew.

Reversed: Energy is at a low ebb. You are unable to make a balanced decision or to move forward

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High Preistess

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Symbol of spirituality. Signifies a mystical quietness, something remains hidden so do not rush. Remain in a state of balance. With patients and intuition I will be resolved.

Reversed: suggests vanity, instability, selfishness, deception.

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The Empress

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Power of motherhood. Beautiful and bountiful. Suggests luxury and abundance, could indicate pregnancy.

Reverse: overindulgence, enjoyment of sensual pleasure

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The Emperor

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Suggests accumulation of material wealth. Keeps emotion under wraps. Can also indicate a desire for independence.

Reverse: signifies rigidity, lack of self-control; immature approach to life

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The Hierophant

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Taurus. Organized religion/orthodox ideas. Offers mercy and compassion, indicates a need for approval and conformity.

Reverse: you are often unconventional and show a disregard for rules

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The Lovers

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Gemini. Seeking a soul mate/new love. Suggests friendship and partnership.

Reverse: quarrels can lead to separation. Infertility leading to marital difficulties. Be careful not to make hasty or unwise choices.

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The Chariot

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Balance negative and positive forces to achieve success. Maintain focus and attention to detail. You may be going on a long journey.

Reverse: denotes lack of control, reverting to bad habits. Failure to follow through. Possible setbacks with travel arrangements.

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Strength

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Use your head and not your heart. Courage and fortitude will bring success. Could signify healing qualities.

Reverse: indicates weakness and lack of self control, confidence, or courage.

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The Hermit

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Shows the way to wisdom and enlightenment. Looking inward promotes opportunity for self-knowledge.

Reverse: can represent loneliness and depression. Beware of hasty decisions.

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Wheel of Fortune

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Indicates a turn for the better or receiving just award for past deeds. Fortune, power, movement and change are all here.

Reverse: fickle fate; a turn for the worse. Blind optimism can lead to failure.

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Justice

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Decisions will be made fairly. Scales

Reverse: prejudice or unreasonable decisions, legal or otherwise. Pay attention to what people are saying they may not be completely forthright

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The Hanged Man

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Suggests a step backward, a distancing from everyday concerns. Indicates a period of rest and reassessment. Something new is on the horizon, but you must be patient.

Reverse: unwillingness to make sacrifices or sacrifices made for the wrong reasons. Effort is required before the situation improves

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Death

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Rebirth or transition. Accept change so rebirth can occur. Let go of past issues holding you back.

Reverse: someone refuses to budge. Possible loss of friendship, beware of accidents.

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Temperance

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Represents mixing elements. Brings good health. Harmony.

Reverse: disharmony, frustration, working at cross purposes.

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The Devil

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Represents emotional, spiritual, physical bondage. Superficial attachments or relationships based on material gain. Can be broken with willpower.

Reverse: you face bad habits or addictions. Take heart- these afflictions can be overcome.

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The Tower

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Radical transformation. A partnership may suddenly dissolve. Check the structure of your home.

Reverse: trapped by old habits? It may be time to dig out of your rut.

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The Star

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Denotes hope and inspiration, perhaps from an unexpected source. Foundation is sound, change is natural and balanced. A bright future is in store.

Reverse: you may face disappointment, perhaps due to your own stubbornness. An unfulfilling social or business association is coming to an end. Good riddance!

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The Moon

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Beware of deception and the shifting sands of superficial relationships. Also suggests that unusual supernatural events may occur. A touch of lunacy is in the air.

Reverse: deceptions are unmasked, small mistakes can be corrected.

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The Sun

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Bringing growth, contentment and positive energy. Happy relationships and satisfying creative endeavors follow. Could be the time to expand your horizons, professionally or socially.

Reverse: could indicate blocked energy or setbacks. Keep an eye on important relationships.

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Judgement

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Card of transformation, it is time to forgive and forget, or perhaps do some soul-searching. A promotion may be in the works.

Reverse: stop delaying the inevitable. Indecision can lead to missed opportunities.

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The World

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Represents completion of life’s circle and mystical unity within the cosmos. The power of transcendence is within reach. You can attain worldly success and liberation through spiritual rebirth.

Reverse: success may be delayed. You are not quite there yet. Time to filter out imperfections and refine your bitch