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Major Arcana
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0. The Fool - Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity. Trust your judgement and go ahead
with the making of plans, but be careful initiating action. A new cycle is indicated which
provides real growth and progress. Beware of foolishness, naivete, lack of judgement.
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I. Magician - Thought, intellect, will. Master yourself and the elements in your life,
there is great power at your disposal. Go forward, use all your skills and intelligence to
produce positive change.
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II. High Priestess - Wisdom, serenity, intuition, the arcane or occult arts, perception.
The revealing of hidden things, learning, scholarship. Trust your intuition, insight into
problems will suggest new solutions.
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III. Empress - Abundance, creation, affection, compassion. Possibly motherhood or a
maternal influence. Productivity and creative inspiration are open to you.
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IIII. Emperor - Authority, leadership, self-control, ambition. Possibly fatherhood or a
paternal influence. Strength of character is indicated here, but beware of becoming
preoccupied with power.
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V. Heirophant - A firm set of values, conformity, possibly good counsel or advice is
indicated. Beware of captivity to your own ideas, they may be outdated or no longer
useful. Also a reminder of possible obligations.
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VI. The Lovers - Love between equals, the best aspects of a relationship in balance.
Possibly a brotherly or sisterly love, "kindred spirits." Problems will be resolved
through deep feeling and deep understanding.
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VII. The Chariot - Balance, adversity, initiative. Keeping opposing powers in balance
through major effort and self-control. Identify conflicting influences in a situation and
master them.
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VIII. Justice - Equilibrium, fairness, poise, virtue. A conclusion to a large matter. For
better or worse, what has been sown will now be reaped.
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VIIII. The Hermit - Self-illumination, guidance , insight. Indicates a need to retire to
think and plan, to take things slowly, seeking out the correct path. Help from someone
wise, or from the inner self. Beware of overly regressing and losing perspective.
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X. Wheel of Fortune - Inevitability, randomness, luck, special gain or unusual loss. A
situation will advance through the progression of circumstances.
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XI. Strength - An honorable cause or objective. There may be adversity, but through
inner strength, fortitude, and confidence you will be able to take charge of a situation.
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XII. The Hanged Man - Sacrifice, adaptability. Life may be in a necessary
suspension preceding change. Accept a difficult situation. Possibly indicates that a
situation should be left as it is for the time being.
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XIII. Death - Change which can not be avoided, destruction that is possibly a
transformational blessing in disguise. The end of an old way of living, thinking, or being.
The way is being cleared. Beware of fear, and be ready to let go.
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XIIII. Temperance - Moderation, harmony, placidity. A union is indicated, between
two people or within oneself. A bringing-together, or a mingling of waters.
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XV. The Devil - Bondage, oppression, ignorance. That which takes away without
replenishing. May indicate an obsession, a sickness, over-dependence. Be aware of a
negative situation and endeavor to shake off that which binds you.
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XVI. The Tower - Great and sudden upheaval, possibly opposition from others.
There will be setback, breakdown, disillusionment. This is the time to be prudent, cut
your losses, and to mind good advice.
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XVII. The Star - Hope, faith, inspiration. A good omen, unexpected help will guide
you. Allow yourself to be calm; it will allow you to see matters more clearly. May also
indicate a time for you to enjoy the limelight.
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XVIII. The Moon - Imagination, dreams, strangeness, obscurity. A situation in which
you have only yourself to rely upon. Possibly a crisis of faith, or a "dark night of the
soul." There may also be forces working against you, beware of deception and danger
from hidden enemies or false friends.
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XVIIII. The Sun - Personal contentment, material success. Freedom gained through
understanding. Illumination, emergence, growth. Creative talents are being fully utilized,
and recognition and success are imminent.
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XX. Judgement - Revival, reawakening. Memories are stirred, denied or dead parts
of one's life or personality surface and they must be dealt with. Be honest with yourself.
This may be a time to repent or forgive.
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XXI. The World - Final and successful completion, a happy and triumphant culmination
of events. There is recognition, perfection, and wholeness here. Frustrating restrictions
are removed or resolved. Recognize your own strength of purpose, and your horizons
will naturally expand.
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Minor Arcana
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Suit of Wands...
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Ace of Wands:...............
Initiation of new plans, adventures, enterprises, the beginning of a fortunate project.
Great initiative, enterprise, and the promise of growth.
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Two of Wands:..............
Planning, strength, maturity. This is a time to map out your plans before turning to daily
processes or details.
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Three of Wands:..............
Practical knowledge, acumen, management. Now is the time to sow the seeds for
future harvests. A progressive period is at hand, but without much time to enjoy your
successes.
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Four of Wands:....................
Completion, satisfaction of a job well done. There is celebration, increase, beauty,
peace. As a strong foundation has been built, it is now possible to enjoy the fruits of
your labor.
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Five of Wands:.................
Struggle, competition. Indicates conflicts that cannot be avoided, tests that must be
passed. If frustrated, try to be creative, and express your ideas as clearly as possible.
Failing this, an impasse is inevitable.
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Six of Wands:...................
Victory, payoff after conflict. The skillful overcoming of opposition through diplomacy
instead of force. Win gracefully, as your desires are realized. May indicate good news.
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Seven of Wands:..................
Courage, determination. Feeling under seige but holding up admirably. You are
challenged to stand by your beliefs and values, do not be afraid to defend what needs
to be defended.
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Eight of Wands:..............
Speed, busy, swift activity. Do it now; action is demanded. Indicates sudden progress,
rapid advancement. The ending of delays and opposition, and the speeding up of all
matters. Possibly, a matter will be swiftly settled which may take you by surprise.
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Nine of Wands:...................
Discipline, preparedness, defense. Expect and be ready for difficulties. You may have
to bide your time, but remain faithful to your purpose.
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Ten of Wands:..................
Oppression, strain, excessive pressures. Good fortune may bring too much
responsibility. Burden imposed by a surfeit of success. You have possibly
over-committed and fatigued yourself.
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Page of Wands:.......................
Impulsiveness, ambition, optimism, abandon, sexual magnetism or appetite. The art of
intuitive leaps and interpretations. A quality of youthful passion and adaptability.
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Knight of Wands:......................
Intensity, activity, change, alertness, intuitiveness, swiftness. The art of creative
transformation, of making things happen. A quality of agressive change or movement.
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Queen of Wands:....................
Warmth, fiery protectiveness, charm, mature sexual/personal magnetism, drive,
sensation. The art of passionate manifestation of desires. A quality of creative and
enduring intensity.
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King of Wands:...................
Courage, protectiveness, virility, self-assertion. The art of taking wise action where
power and pride are concerned. A quality of intense, protective strength.
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Suit of Cups...
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Ace of Cups:.....................
Abundance, love, joy. An overflowing of happiness, beauty, and pleasure. A deep
understanding and happiness is reached.
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Two of Cups:.....................
Romance, union, relationship. A mutual affinity, the resolving of difference, possibly an
exchange of pleasures. Potential for a loving union and room for passions to grow.
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Three of Cups:..............
Celebration, solace, grace. A time of healing or happy conclusion to personal worries.
A satisfactory result and a time of peace.
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Four of Cups:...............
Weariness, aversion, indecision. You have choices, but none appeal. This is a time to
withdraw from distractions and re-evaluate your options.
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Five of Cups:...............
Disappointment, depression, loss, regret. Harmony is replaced by worry and a sense of
loss. Be very careful, you may not be seeing or acknowledging all the possibilities.
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Six of Cups:................
Memories, childhood, nostalgia. Growth based on the strength of what you have
learned, happiness based on past efforts. Try to find peace here, instead of discontent.
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Seven of Cups:.................
Illusion, wishful thinking. Your energies are unfocused, your sentimental appraisal of a
situation may be confusing the issues. Try to be more realistic see things more clearly,
this is not the best time to make a decision.
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Eight of Cups:...................
Sacrifice, retreat, letting go. You are spending too much time concentrating on the
concerns of others. May indicate a turning-away from previous plans or a
discontinuance of effort in order to progress to something more relevant.
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Nine of Cups:....................
Fulfillment, attainment, pleasure and complete success. Emotional stability, physical and
mental well-being. The development of inner security brings pleasure and abundance.
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Ten of Cups:.....................
Happiness. A goal is attained that will bring lasting personal pleasure and success,
domestic happiness, a peaceful and secure environment, and enhanced relationships.
Personal matters are settled without recrimination.
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Page of Cups:...................
Source of hidden knowledge, poetic inspiration, insight. The art of getting peacefully at
the source. A quality of youthful openness underlying a calm surface.
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Knight of Cups:..................
Imaginative daydreaming, longing, desire, openness. The art of invitation, seduction,
inducement, attraction. A quality of aggressive pursuit of one's desires.
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Queen of Cups:...................
Nurturing, affection, consolation, receptiveness, serenity, quiet loving, female
lover/partner/mother figure. The art of attaining or bestowing emotional security and
serenity. A quality of deep feeling underlying a calm surface.
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King of Cups:.....................
Understanding, gentleness, pleasure, artistic or fatherly figure, the art of ruling one's
emotions by understanding and not repressing them. A quality of irresistable force
underlying a calm surface.
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Suit of Swords...
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Ace of Swords:....................
The promise of victory and the removal of obstacles. You will succeed despite the
odds. Make aggressive, long-term plans and initiate them now, but keep in mind that it
may be necessary to cut away dead wood.
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Two of Swords:..................
Balanced forces, a compromise. Offsetting powers or factors, a possible stalemate or
settlement. There are no victors or losers; remember that compromise may gain what
cannot be attained through aggression.
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Three of Swords:......................
Sorrow, sadness, heartbreak. Absence is implied, possibly necessary destruction to
clear the ground for what will come. Pain and disappointment.
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Four of Swords:................
Seclusion, meditation, solitude, retreat. After strife, it may be necessary to withdraw in
order to replenish oneself. A period of reflection, repose and self-examination will lead
to guidance and renewed strength.
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Five of Swords:...............
Defeat, disgrace, degradation. A loss which cannot be overcome, conflict has
cultivated a negative cunning. Curb your bitterness, swallow your pride, and accept the
inevitable.
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Six of Swords:.......................
Passage, motion. Leaving a bad space or changing one's direction away from danger.
New vistas will open up, solutions will be found to old problems and obligations.
Possibly a journey or vacation.
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Seven of Swords:.................
Opposition. Prudence and foresight are required against powerful opposition, a direct
confrontation will be disastrous. Adjustment and planning are necessary. Be prepared
for a difficult victory, you will win some and lose some.
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Eight of Swords:..................
Crisis, indecision, disillusionment. Try to see the whole picture and not get lost in
details. Wait patiently if doubtful or confused, this is not a time for action.
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Nine of Swords:..............
Despair, suffering, deception, cruelty, possible sickness, violence, scandal. Passive
resistance is required for a time; any attempt to respond with force or dishonesty will
escalate a nightmarish situation.
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Ten of Swords:...................
Ruin, the end of illusion, a failure of some kind that cannot be avoided. Deep sadness
which will abide for some time. The lowest possible point in a cycle, the worst is
experienced. Focus on the dispersal of darkness or ignorance.
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Page of Swords:.....................
Vigilance, the art of both concealment and revelation, discretion, subtlety, great
dexterity with language and ideas. A quality of youthful energy underlying keen
perception.
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Knight of Swords:.....................
Courage, strength, activity, charisma, casual quick-wittedness. The careful art of
necessary exchange and expression without provoking conflict. A quality of aggression
underlying keen perception.
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Queen of Swords:........................
Insight, sharpness, attention to detail. Solitude, privation, deep comprehension of the
frightening or unspeakable. The art of looking where others have not, the marriage of
intuition and perception. A quality of aloofness underlying keen perception.
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King of Swords:.......................
Abstract, rational thinking, alertness, inventiveness, proficiency. The art of mastering the
realm of possibilities and not being ruled by them. A quality of authority underlying keen
perception.
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Suit of Pentacles...
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Ace of Pentacles:..................
Financial beginning, firm foundation, sense of stability. Possible gift, unexpected money,
reward. Enough resources to do and have whatever you wish.
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Two of Pentacles:.............................
Change for good or bad. Indicates difficulty juggling, possibly new troubles or worry
concerning money or material possessions. Remain flexible and try to see change as
opportunity.
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Three of Pentacles:....................
Work, successful progress, the building up of prosperity through consistent effort.
Cooperation is necessary to achieve longer-term goals. May indicate a need to share
one's work.
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Four of Pentacles:.....................
Possessiveness, possible avarice. Material stability may be achieved, but beware of
being too attached to wealth or possessions. The greater happiness may be in
generosity.
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Five of Pentacles:......................
Anxiety, material trouble, failure. Hardship is indicated; learn to adapt. Do not waste
effort worrying about the future; this is the time to handle things day by day.
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Six of Pentacles:..................
Material gain, philanthropy, fulfillment through your generosity or that of others. A
pleasant, well-earned reward. Balance in material affairs, possibly strong alliances, an
improved position which is demanding but worthwhile.
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Seven of Pentacles:.........................
Frustration, fear. Fear of failing or indulging in worry about the future will not bring a
favorable outcome. You may feel stuck in a rut or unable to act. Maintain a strong
desire to achieve and grow, success is still possible.
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Eight of Pentacles:.........................
Apprenticeship, new learning, new employment. This is the time to break a rut by
acquiring new skills.
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Nine of Pentacles:..........................
Perfected accomplishment, appreciation, popularity, an increase. Strong sense of
independence and freedom, and a realization of self-worth is deepened.
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Ten of Pentacles:.............................
Protection, prosperity, security. Good fortune is indicated, material issues, home and
family are stable.
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Page of Pentacles:........................
Deep desire to learn, concentration, diligence, apprenticeship or scholarship. The art of
practical application of new skills. A quality of youthful persistence.
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Knight of Pentacles:.......................
Reliablilty, endurance, stability, honor, possibly tradition or convention. The art of
upholding and defending one's beliefs. A quality of tenacious good intentions.
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Queen of Pentacles:....................
Joy, wisdom, sensibility, compassion, generosity, comfort, advice, sensuality. The art of
creating bounty and harmony between oneself and one's surroundings. A quality of
earthy understanding.
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King of Pentacles:...................
Practicalness, caution, loyalty, patience, self-discipline, solid purpose, persistence.
Worldly power, the art of pursuing personal interests without compromise. A quality of
authoritative materialism.
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