0 -The fool - the only Tarot card without number. Means rashness, recklessness, imprudence, foolhardiness.
I - The Magician (The Magnus of Power). Note, how I try to show all the symbols - wand, cup, sword and coin.
This is good card. Means creative action, self discipline and a willingness to take risks. But if reversed - confusion, hesitation, inability to make decisive choices.
II - The High Priestess (or or Papess (La Papess),
or The Priestess of the Silver Star, or Gate to the temple). Woman with scroll and lotus between black and white columns. Card means duality and mystery, intuition, wisdom and secret knowledge. If reversed - lack of personal harmony, things and circumstances are not what they seem.
III - The Empress (also known as The Daughter of the Mighty Ones, or Isis). This is woman of great power but she is kind and caring. The moon below her, and stars above her. Meanings - Creativeness, maternal care, domestic stability, abundance, security, achievement of goals and growth.
IV - The Emperor (also known as Son of Morning, Chief Among the Mighty). Meanings - worldly power, self control gained through experience. Ability to shoulder responsibility. Powerful individuals, ambition together with the possibility of long term achievement.Reversed - immaturity and indecision, weakness, manipulative friends.
V - The Hierophant (also known as Pope or The Magnus of the Eternal)
On original card we can see the high priest with two of his apprentices. Meanings: guidance and authority, education. A seeker after knowledge and wisdom. When reversed - misleading or dubious advice, distortion of truth.
VI - The Lovers. It shows the man who stands between two of his lovers, trying to choose, and the Cupid's arrow points on them. Anyway, contrary to common opinion, this card is not about Love. It's about Choice.
Divinatory meaning - Harmony and union, choices to be made using intuition and not intellect. Difficult decisions to be made not necessarily about love. Some form of test and consideration about commitments. Abstract thought, internal harmony and union, second sight. Possibly a struggle between two paths.
Reversed - Contradiction, deception, disharmony, duality and one's own internal conflict. Infidelity, and romantic disturbances. Indecisiveness, postponing choices and a warning not to make important decisions at this time.
VII - The Chariot.
Meanings of this card are really good - Triumph and victory, decisiveness and ambition in achieving one's goals. A period of struggle ending in worldly success. Self control, effort, perseverance. But in reversed - Reversed - a disregard for others, envy, avarice. Loss of control and chaos in one's personal life possibly due to personal flaws. Imbalance. Destruction.
VIII - Justice. Goddess with sword and libra, her eyes are hidden under blindfold.
Meanings - amicable and favourable resolution of conflicts. Triumph over bigotry and prejudice. Clarity, fairness, arbitration. A straightforward choice. Judgement.
Reversed - injustice, inequality and bias. Delay and imbalance.
IX - The Hermit. The old man with lantern and staff, who is searching the truth...
Divinatory meaning - caution, discretion, need for prudence. A wise guide or spiritual mentor. A time to stand back and reflect upon circumstances.
Reversed - refusal of counsel or assistance, isolation from others, imprudent actions or decisions. Foolish obstinacy. The reliance on one's own resources that are inadequate.
X - Wheel of Fortune. Also known as The Lord of the Forces of Life. It portrays sphinx, snake and beast around the wheel of life. Meaning:
Upright - Effortless success. Good fortune that is unexpected. Coincidences. Luck. The beginning of a new cycle. Advancement. Positive upheaval. Change. A card of good fortune, the appearance of destiny and Karmic change.
Dignified or Reversed - Bad luck that is unexpected. Resistance to change. Unexpected interruptions. A warning against gambling (hehe, hear this, Luxord!!). Difficulties. Delays.
XI - Strength (also known as The Daughter of the Flaming Sword, or Defeated Lion). It portrays a maiden who embraces a strong lion. Divinatory meaning:
Upright - Courage. Self control. The virtue of Fortitude. The power of love. Control of passion against one's baser instincts. Determination. Generosity. Strength and power under control. Energy. Optimism. Generosity, resolve and reconciliation.
Reversed - Power wrongly used. Defeat. Lack of willpower. Feelings of inadequacy. Pessimism. Surrender to unworthy impulses. Tyranny. Concession. Inability to act.
XII - The Hanged Man. It portrays a young man hanged down. His hands and legs are restrained. His face is calm and peaceful.
Divinatory meaning: Devotion to a worthwhile cause. Temporary suspension of progress. Flexibility of mind and a willingness to adapt to changes. Sacrifice in the present to reap benefit in the future. A waiting period. Rebirth. Sacrificing one thing to obtain another. Transformation.
Reversed - Loss. Lack of commitment. Preoccupation with selfish and material things. Despite drawbacks a preference for the status quo. Oppression. Apathy in pursuit of goals. Failure to act with an inability to move forward or progress.
XIII - Death. Also known as The Child of the Great Changes or The Lord of the Gate of Death. It shows Grim Reaper with scythe.
This card looks scary, but it's not that bad! It's not about death, it's about changes.
It's meanings: the beginning of a new life. As a result of underlying circumstances transformation and change. Major changes. The end of a phase in life which has served its purpose.
Reversed - Change that is both painful and unpleasant. A refusal to face the fear of change or change itself. Agonising periods of transition. Inertia. Lethargy. Mental, physical or emotional exhaustion.
XIV - Temperance. Also known as The Daughter of the Reconcilers or The Bringer Forth of Life. It show an beautiful angel who pour water from one cup to another. It's very good and light card.
Divinatory meanings - combination, co-operation, co-ordination. Innovation through combination. Diplomacy. Successful Negotiations. Maturity in dealing with certain matters. A placid, balanced temperament and good outlook. Meaning literally, temperance in the sense of harmony and balance.
Reversed - imbalance, volatility, fickle decisions. Conflicting interests. Physical stress. Disagreements. Restlessness and instability.
XV - The Devil. Also known as The Lord of the Gates of Matter or The Child of the Forces of Time. It shows Prince of Darkness himself sittning on throne with two of his chained servants.
Meanings: feeling the burden of the material side of life; desire for physical and material things. Feeling of frustration and oppression. Lust. Sexual obsession (?!). The querent's knowledge of his or her own needs, wants and desires. Security versus creative or spiritual fulfillment.
Reversed - true evil. Abuse of authority. Material success is the focus to the exclusion of all other things. Uncontrolled ambition. Greed. Bondage to a person or situation or thing.
XVI - The Tower (also known as The Lord of the Hosts of the Mighty or Crush of all hopes). It shows the tower striked by lightning, two men falling down.
Meaning - sudden violent loss, disruption, conflict, change. Overthrow of an existing way of life. Ruin and disturbance. Dramatic upheaval. In the end, enlightenment and freedom.
Reversed - restriction of desires and imprisonment. Drastic change that may rob the individual of freedom of expression. Imprisonment within a set of circumstances which cannot currently be altered. Sudden changes out of one's control.
XVII - The Star. Also known as The Daughter of the Firmament or The Dweller Between the Waters. It portrays a beautiful naked woman under 7 stars who pours two vessels in pond.
Meanings - fresh hope and renewal. Healing of old wounds. Hope. A mental and physical broadening of horizons. Promise and fulfillment. inspiration. Influence over others. Vigour and confidence. Protection.
Reversed - Stubbornness. Unwillingness or inability to adapt to changing circumstances and accept the opportunities it may bring. Lack of trust and self-doubt. Obstacles to happiness. Diminished life. Inability to freely express oneself. Rigidity of mind.
XVIII - The Moon (also known as The ruler of the Flux & Reflux or The Child of the Sons of the Mighty). It shows the cold moon in skies, and two dogs howling.
Meanings - imagination. Dreams and psychic impressions. Illusions. Inability to see things clearly sometimes resulting in personal depression. Losing control of one's daily life. The unconscious mind.
Reversed - Exaggerated forms of the above. Deception. Illusion. Escape into daydreams to avoid dealing with reality. Inability to discern reality from illusion. Hidden forces. Trickery. Despair and a desperate need for help.
XIX - The Sun. Also known as The Lord of the fire of the World. It shows happy siblings under the sun. It's good and light card.
Meanings - contentment and happiness on attaining success. Good health. Material happiness. Mental, physical and spiritual vitality. New inventors or inventions. Children. Abundance of energy. Achievement. Joy and happiness.
Reversed - troubled partnerships. Broken engagements and contracts. Sometimes, autism. Hyperactivity. Failure. Arrogance. Relationship difficulties. Hypersensitivity. Misjudgement. Delayed Happiness.
XX - Judgement. Also known as The Spirit of the Primal Fire. It shows the Angel of death who awakes dead ones to the Judgement day.
Divinatory meanings - Changes and improvements. Joy in accomplishment. Awakening. Rebirth. Sometimes indicates important pending decisions that will change the pattern of life for the better.
Reversed - Stagnation. Delay in concluding a series of actions. Fear of change and sometimes fear of death. Lack of progress due to lack of important decision making. Loss and separation, not necessarily permanent. Guilt.
XXI - The World. It shows the divine being who flies in space surrounded by holy animals (bull, lion, eagle and sphinx or human).
Divinatory meanings - Accomplishment. Fulfillment. Completion of a personal cycle, project, series of events or chapter in life. Success. A culmination of events. A sense of repleteness.
Reversed - Frustration. Completion delayed. Sometimes fear of change. Inability to bring something to a satisfactory end. Lack of trust. Despite appearances to the contrary, an indication that events have not yet come to a conclusion but are nearing completion. Hesitation.
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