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The Major Arcana
The major Arcana consists of 22 cards which represent archetypes of people, physical,emotional and spiritual states,virtues,vices and possible destinies.Certain cards may symbolize an actual person or a personality trait. The major arcana also represents one’s journey through life or a particular circumstance.The Fool traditionally depicts one who is just starting out on the journey and The World is the time or place where that journey comes to its completion.The cards are interpreted according to their position in the spread and the outlook of the individual being read.What one person may consider to be an obstacle,may appear as a challenge to others.The cards also hold separate meanings,sometimes to the contrary,when they appear reveresd or inverted. 0、 The Fool: Divinatory Meaning: the beginning of a journey,delving heedlessly into the unkown,a leap of faith,a folly, one who is naive,or seeking experience.
Reversed:unsure,careless,neglectful,vane,apathetic.
Ⅰ.The magician:a great harnessing of power,a link to the spirit world,a wealth of creatvity and knowledge,a strong will, much self-confidence.
Reversed:Weakness of the mind,a tendency to abuse power.
Ⅱ.THE HIGH PRIESTESS:wise,calm and sure,possessing an intuitive nature,mysterious,also tenacious or deceptive at times,having scientific knowledge.
Reversed:Passionate,conceited,defensive,a know-it-all.
Ⅲ.THE EMPRESS:a giver of life,nurturing,a dominant and active female, self-indulgent at times,signifying passion,sexually and fertility.
Reversed:Truth,diplomacy,difficulty expressing emotion,indecisive.
Ⅳ.THE EMPEROR：conveys authority,stability and protection,a reasonable and responsible character,good self-control,firm yet fair.
Reversed:Compassionate,and benevolent,domineering and a tendency to be inflexible.
Ⅴ.THE HIGH PRIEST: spiritual wisdom,faithfulness and mercy,strictly traditional values,a reluctance to explore new paths.
Reversed:Socially skilled, a firm grasp of reality,a weakness for indulging the needs of others.
Ⅵ.THE LOVERS：sexual attraction,beauty and love,a moral choice to be made,the drawing together of opposites,difficulties overcome.
Reversed:Problematic relationship,opposition,rebellion against authority.
Ⅶ.THE CHARIOT：triumph in battle,a forceful character,the need of firm emotional control,one who is vengeful.
Reversed:Quarrel,upheaval,a weakness of will,a dispute which may result in litigation and defeat.
Ⅷ.JUSTICE：an impartial and honest point of view,to reach and abide by a fair decision,reaping what one sows,putting right past wrongs.
Reversed:Bigotry,a biased decision,severe in administering punishment.
Ⅸ.THE HERMIT:a period of contemplation,a search for wisdom,isolation and withdrawal from the world,a prudent nature,possible indicator of corruptive forces,
Reversed:Paranoia,reclusive to corruptive of fearfulness.
Ⅹ.WHEEL OF FORTUNE:the ever-evolving cycle of life,expect dramatic changes,destiny takes over,fortune and luck are prevalent forces.
Reversed:Facing a challenge,controlling events,an over-abundance or increase.
Ⅺ.STRENGTH：determination,irresistible will,the fortitude of character,courage,action,mind over matter,an ability to persuade others.
Reversed:Weakness,timidity,despondency,an abuse of power,tyranny.
Ⅻ.THE HANGED MAN：discerning, intuitive,heedful of consequences,making a self-sacrifice to acquire wisdom,learning from past mistakes,trusting in prophecy,
Reversed:Narrow minded,bowing to peer pressure.
ⅩⅢ.DEATH: an involuntary change of current circumstances,a transitory state,destruction and renewal,the lightening of a burden.
Reversed:A fear of or a refusal to change.stagnation,lethargy,sleep.
ⅩⅣ.TEMPRTANCE:patience and moderation,a frugal nature,justice balanced with mercy,action taken after contemplation.
Reversed:religious fervor,actions based on emotion,competing interests.
ⅩⅤ.THE DEVIL：an extraordinary effort is required to escape temptation,the dark side of human nature,selfishess,arrogance,sin,violence,struggle and oppression.
Reversed:An overall weakening of moral fiber.
ⅩⅥ.THE TOWER：unexpected strife and upheaval,ruin,misery,havoc,adversity or disgrace,a sudden intervention of fate,the chance for a new beginning.
Reversed:Oppression,imprisonment,tyranny.
ⅩⅦ.THE STAR：hope and faith,a bright prospect,selflessness and sacrifice,one of a generous nature,renewal after loss or abandonment.
Reversed:pettiness,a patronizing or haughty nature,loss,impotence.
ⅩⅧ.THE MOON:the light and dark of life,secret fantasies,dreams fainted with nightmares,a poetic abandonment of reason,joy tempered with fear.
Reversed:Lost in darkness,error,deception.
ⅩⅨ.THE SUN:success,hope for the future,a fortunate marriage,the birth of a child,new opportunities and prosperity stability,confidence.
Reversed:Fulfillment gained through effort.
ⅩⅩ.JUDGEMENT：spiritual rebirth,accounting for faults and stoning for mistakes,giving and accepting forgiveness,a change or renewal.
Reversed:Weakness,cowardliness,an unwillingness to accept change.
ⅩⅩⅠ.THE WORLD：attainment and assured success,maturity,completion,signifies the end of a voyage or a change of residence.
Reversed:Stagnation,a delay,a fixed state of being isolation．
THE MINOR ARCANA
The Minor Arcana consists of 56 cards divided into 4 suits－Wands,Cups,Swords,and Pentacles.The suit of Wands represents the energetic essence of Fire.The suit of Cups is likened to the essence of Water,covering emotional and spiritual matters.The suit of Swords represents the essence of Air,drawing connections to intellect and the force of will.The suit of Pentacles is linked to the essence of Earth for material and ptactical concerns,Each suit uncludes four Court Cards and ten Number Cards.
The Court Cards,consisting of King,Queen,Knight and Knave,generally represent people or certain qualities of a person’s character.They may represent the person for whom the reading is being done(the inquirer)or a positive influence the inquirer.Male or female matters not,as a person may bave character traits in common with either or both of the sexes.
The Number Cards illustrate various circumstances throughout one’s life,such as joy or sorrow,failure or success,and they may be viewed as a either a negative obstacle ot a posirive influence depending on their position in the spread.The number cards follow a logical order,with Ace representing the essence or main characterisric of the suit ,also then signifying a completion and the attainment of goals.
WANDS
(The element of Fire;representing creative energy,ambition,work and progress.)
KING OF WANDS:charming,wise and considerate,assured and confident,an honest and generous person.
Austere or severe in nature, a tendency to be arrogant,impatient and idealistic, impending danger.
QUEEN OF WANDS:pure,loving and honorable,also harbors a desire for material wealth yet is practical.
Obliging,emotional,tight-fisted,also signifies jealousy and perhaps even deceit or infidelity.
KNIGHT OF WANDS:well-liked,virtuous,energetic and headstrong,unpredictable,also an indicator of a departure or change of residence.
An indicator of danger,disillusionment,or an interruption of plans.
KNAVE OF WAMDS:an eager yet innocent lover,lively,positive and open,faithful,the bearer of unusual tidings,this person can possibly be a dangerous rival.
Laziness,instability,bad news.
ACE OF WANDS:creativity,innovation and enterprise,a time of great activity,a beginning,a birth,fortune,inheritance,family matters.
Loss of imagination,decadence and ruin,a chaotic period.
TWO OF WANDS:possessing strong will and high standards,indicates no marriage but a wealth of riches,physical stress,a decision to be made.
Surprise and wonderment,a willing acceptance of change.
THREE OF WANDS:entwined and bound in an established trade or enterprise,successful commerce,exploration,a heroic deed that involves some self-sacrifice.
An end to troubles,a cooperative effort.
FOUR OF WANDS:joy and harmony,simple pleasures,peace and prosperity,achievement, enjoying the results of hard work,a willingness to share.
Continued growth and prosperity.
FIVE OF WANDS:unavoidable problems and delays,petty annoyances,competition,a struggle for riches and fortune,with skill and foresight one may achieve their goal.
Conflict and probable betrayal.
SIX OF WANDS:a messenger of good news,success and triumph,an optimistic outlook,a productive and energetic time.
Doubt,a pessimistic attitude,apprehension,fear of disloyalty.
SEVEN OF WANDS:a time of consideration and discussion,a challenge to overcome,valour and fierce determination are needed to successfully achieve a goal.
Anxiety,indecision,a need for self-confidence.
EIGHT OF WANDS:making swift progress towards a goal,a hasty decision,a great amount of opportunities await,possibilities include love.
Disputes,a need to shou down and weigh options,jealousy.
NINE OF WANDS:strength and determination to overcome obstacles,a true and pure purpose,a situation that is altered signifcantly with a solitary deed or bit of knowledge.
Obstacles,adversity anad confusion.
TEN OF WANDS:the trappings of success,fortune and gain come at a price,a burden to carry,oppression,a lawsuit may end in defeat.
Obstacles,adversity and confusion.
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