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0-The Fool
Beginning
Upright Beginnings, betrayal,
delirium, extravagance, folly, frenzy,
intoxication, mania
Reversed Absence, apathy,
carelessness, naivety, negligence
1-The Magician
Action
Upright Attention, action,
diplomacy, disaster, loss, pain, power,
self-confidence, will, sickness, skill
Reversed Disgrace, disquiet, latent
talents, magus, manipulation
3-The Empress
Motherhood
Upright Action, beauty,
clandestine, doubt, femininity,
fertility, fruitfulness, ignorance,
initiative, unknown
Reversed Creative block,
dependence on others
4-The Emperor
Fatherhood
Upright Aid, authority, confusion
of enemies, father figure, conviction,
power, protection, realization
Reversed Benevolence,
compassion, domination, inflexibility,
obstruction
5-The Hierophant
Education
Upright Alliance, captivity,
inspiration, marriage, mercy, religion,
servitude
Reversed Concord, good
understanding, over kindness,
restriction, society, status quo
6-The Lovers
Relationship
Upright Choices, love,
relationships, union, values alignment
Reversed Disharmony, imbalance,
misalignment of values
7-The Chariot
Victory
Upright Assertion, control,
determination, victory, will power
Reversed Aggression, lack of
control and direction
8-Strength
Patience
Upright Compassion, control,
courage, patience, strength
Reversed Lack of self-discipline,
self-doubt, weakness
9-The Hermit
Instrospection
Upright Compassion, control,
courage, patience, strength
Reversed Lack of self-discipline,
self-doubt, weakness
11-Justice
Responsibility
Upright Cause and effect, fairness,
justice, law, truth
Reversed Dishonesty, lack of
accountability, unfairness
12-Hanged Man
Reversal
Upright Letting go, restriction,
sacrifice, suspension
Reversed Delay, indecision,
martyrdom
13-Death
Ending
Upright Change, transformation,
transition
Reversed Inertia, resistance to
change, unable to move on
14-Temperance
Balance
Upright Balance, meaning,
moderation, patience, purpose
Reversed Excess, imbalance, lack
of long-term vision
15-The Devil
Bondage
Upright Addiction, bondage,
materialism, sexuality
Reversed Detachment,
empowerment, freedom
16-The Tower
Sudden Change
Upright Disaster, revelation,
sudden change, upheaval
Reversed Avoidance of disaster,
fear of change
17-The Star
Hope
Upright Inspiration, renewal,
serenity, spirituality
Reversed Despair, discouragement,
lack of faith
18-The Moon
Fear
Upright Anxiety, fear, illusion,
insecurity, subconscious
Reversed Confusion, release of
fear, unhappiness
19-The Sun
Englightment
Upright Fun, positivity, success,
vitality, warmth
Reversed Lack of success,
temporary depression
20-Judgement
Rebirth
Upright Absolution, inner calling,
judgment, rebirth
Reversed Refusal of selfexamination, self-doubt
21-The World
Integration
Upright Accomplishment,
completion, integration, joy, travel
Reversed Instability, lack of
closure, lack of completion
Ace of Cups
Water-Emotion-Potential
Upright Creativity, compassion,
love, overwhelming emotion
Reversed Blocked or repressed
emotions
Two of Cups
Water-Emotion-Duality
Upright Attraction, partnership,
relationships, unified love
Reversed Break-up, imbalance in a
relationship, lack of harmony
Three of Cups
Water-Emotion-Communication
Upright Celebration, community,
creativity, friendship
Reversed An affair, stifled
creativity
Four of Cups
Water-Emotion-Stability
Upright Apathy, contemplation,
meditation, re-evaluation
Reversed Being aloof, boredom,
missed opportunity
Five of Cups
Water-Emotion-Adversity
Upright Bereavement , despair,
disappointment, loss, regret
Reversed Acceptance, forgiveness,
moving on
Six of Cups
Water-Emotion-Growth
Upright Childhood memories,
innocence, nostalgia, reunion
Reversed Naivety, stuck in the past,
unrealistic
Seven of Cups
Water-Emotion-Faith
Upright Choices, fantasy,
illusion, imagination, wishful thinking
Reversed Diversionary tactics,
illusion, temptation
Eight of Cups
Water-Emotion-Change
Upright Abandonment,
disappointment, escapism, withdrawal
Reversed Aimless drifting,
hopelessness, walking away
Nine of Cups
Water-Emotion-Fruition
Upright Comfort, happiness,
satisfaction, wishes fulfilled
Reversed Dissatisfaction, greed,
materialism
Ten of Cups
Water-Emotion-Completion
Upright Alignment , happiness,
harmony, marriage
Reversed Broken home or
marriage, misalignment of values
Page of Cups
Water-Emotion-Messages
Upright A messenger, creative
beginnings, synchronicity
Reversed Creative block, emotional
immaturity
Knight of Cups
Water-Emotion-Motion
Upright Charm, imagination,
romance
Reversed Jealousy, moodiness,
unrealistic
Queen of Cups
Water-Emotion-Influence
Upright Calm, compassionate,
emotional security, intuitive
Reversed Co-dependency,
emotional insecurity
King of Cups
Water-Emotion-Authority
Upright Emotional balance and
control, generosity
Reversed Emotional manipulation,
moodiness, volatility
Ace of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Potential
Upright Manifestation, new
financial opportunity, prosperity
Reversed Lack of planning and
foresight, lost opportunity
Two of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Duality
Upright Adaptability, balance,
prioritization, time management
Reversed Disorganization, financial
disarray
Three of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Communication
Upright Collaboration, initial
fulfillment, learning, teamwork
Reversed Disregard for skills, lack
of teamwork
Four of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Stability
Upright Conservatism, control,
possession, security, stability
Reversed Greed, materialism, selfprotection
Five of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Adversity
Upright Financial loss, insecurity,
isolation, poverty, worry
Reversed Recovery from financial
loss, spiritual poverty
Six of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Growth
Upright Charity, generosity,
giving, prosperity, sharing wealth
Reversed Debt, one-sided charity,
selfishness
Seven of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Faith
Upright investment, perseverance,
profit, reward, vision
Reversed Lack of long-term vision,
limited success or reward
Eight of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Change
Upright Apprenticeship, education,
quality, engagement
Reversed Lacking ambition or
focus, perfectionism
Nine of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Fruition
Upright Culmination,
gratitude, luxury, self-sufficiency
Reversed Financial setbacks, overinvestment in work
Ten of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Completion
Upright Wealth, inheritance,
family, establishment, retirement
Reversed- Financial failure,
loneliness, loss
Page of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Messages
Upright Manifestation, financial
opportunity, new job
Reversed- Lack of progress and
planning, short-term focus
Knight of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Motion
Upright Efficiency, routine,
conservatism, methodical
Reversed- Laziness, boredom, feeling
stuck
Queen of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Influence
Upright Down-to-earth, homely,
motherly, practical, security
Reversed Imbalance in work/
family commitments
King of Pentacles
Earth-Material-Authority
Upright Abundance, control,
discipline, power, security
Reversed Authoritative, controlling,
domineering
Ace of Swords
Air-Reason-Potential
Upright Breakthrough, mental
clarity, raw power, victory
Reversed Chaos, confusion, lack of
clarity
Two of Swords
Air-Reason-Duality
Upright Blocked emotions, choices,
indecision, stalemate, truce
Reversed Confusion, indecision,
information overload
Three of Swords
Air-Reason-Communication
Upright Grief, heartbreak, painful
separation, rejection, sorrow
Reversed Forgiveness, optimism,
releasing pain
Four of Swords
Air-Reason-Stability
Upright Contemplation, passivity,
recuperation, relaxation, rest
Reversed Burn-out, lack of
progress, restlessness
Five of Swords
Air-Reason-Adversity
Upright Betrayal, conflict, defeat,
loss, tension, win at all costs
Reversed Open to change, past
resentment
Six of Swords
Air-Reason-Growth
Upright Regretful but necessary
transition, rite of passage
Reversed Cannot move on, carrying
baggage
Seven of Swords
Air-Reason-Faith
Upright Betrayal, deception,
getting away with something, stealth
Reversed Breaking free, mental
challenges
Eight of Swords
Air-Reason-Change
Upright Imprisonment, isolation,
self-imposed restriction
Reversed Open to new
perspectives, release
Nine of Swords
Air-Reason-Fruition
Upright Depression, despair,
intense anxiety, nightmares
Reversed Hopelessness, severe
depression, torment
Ten of Swords
Air-Reason-Completion
Upright Back-stabbed, betrayal,
crisis, defeat, endings, loss
Reversed Fear of ruin, inevitable
end, recovery, regeneration
Page of Swords
Air-Reason-Messages
Upright Curious, energetic,
mentally restless, talkative
Reversed All talk and no action,
haste, undelivered promises
Knight of Swords
Air-Reason-Motion
Upright Action-oriented,
communicative, hasty, opinionated
Reversed Disregard for
consequences, scattered thought
Queen of Swords
Air-Reason-Influence
Upright Independent, organized,
perceptive, quick thinker
Reversed Bitchy, cold-hearted,
overly-emotional
King of Swords
Air-Reason-Authority
Upright Authority, clear thinking,
intellectual power, truth
Reversed Abusive, manipulative,
tyrannical
Ace of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Potential
Upright Beginnings, creation,
inspiration, potential, power
Reversed Delays, lack of
motivation, weighed down
Two of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Duality
Upright Decisions, discovery
future planning, progress
Reversed Fear of unknown, lack of
planning
Three of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Communication
Upright Enterprise, expansion,
foresight, preparation
Reversed Delays, lack of foresight,
obstacles to long-term goals
Four of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Stability
Upright Celebration, community
harmony, home, marriage
Reversed Breakdown in
communication, transition
Five of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Adversary
Upright Competition, conflict,
disagreement, strife, tension
Reversed Agreeing to disagree,
conflict avoidance, diversity
Six of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Growth
Upright Public recognition, selfconfidence, victory, progress
Reversed Disrepute, egotism, fall
from grace, lack of confidence
Seven of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Faith
Upright Challenge, competition,
perseverance
Reversed Giving up, overly
protective, overwhelmed
Eight of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Change
Upright Action, air travel,
movement, speed, swift change
Reversed Delays, frustration,
holding off
Nine of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Fruition
Upright Courage, persistence,
resilience, test of faith
Reversed Defensive, hesitant, on
edge, paranoia
Ten of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Completion
Upright Achievement, burden, hard
work, responsibility, stress
Reversed Avoiding responsibility,
taking on too much
Page of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Messages
Upright Discovery, enthusiasm,
exploration, free spirit
Reversed Lack of direction,
pessimism, setbacks to new ideas
Knight of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Motion
Upright Action, adventure, energy,
Impulsiveness, lust, passion
Reversed Delays, frustration, haste,
scattered energy
Queen of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Influence
Upright Determination,
exuberance, vibrancy, warmth
Reversed Aggressive, demanding
shrinking violet
King of Wands
Fire-Creativity-Authority
Upright Entrepreneur, honor,
natural-born leader, vision
Reversed Haste, high expectations,
impulsiveness, ruthless