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Tarot Cards

(For Beginners)

The tarot is a symbolic system consisting of 78 cards, categorized into two main groups: the 22 major arcana cards, which are often associated with hidden or profound aspects, and the 56 minor arcana cards, which are further divided into four suits—cups, wands, swords, and pentacles.

Among these 56 minor arcana cards, there are 16 court cards, encompassing the kings, queens, knights, and pages. These cards serve to symbolize both individuals in our lives and reflect facets of our own personalities and dispositions. There exist four aces in the tarot deck, signifying opportunities and fresh starts that are within our grasp.

The Major Arcana Tarot Cards:

These have deep connections to Astrology and Numerology, and they also hold supplementary interpretations beyond their primary symbolism. The Major Arcana Tarot cards are a subset of the Tarot deck consisting of 22 cards. They are considered the most significant and impactful cards in a Tarot reading. Each card represents a powerful archetype or universal theme, and they often symbolize major life events or spiritual lessons. Here is a list of the Major Arcana cards along with their traditional interpretations:

1. The Fool: Represents new beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, and embracing change.

2. The Magician: Symbolizes power, manifestation, and the ability to create one's reality.

3. The High Priestess: Signifies intuition, mystery, and inner wisdom.

4. The Empress: Represents fertility, abundance, nurturing, and maternal energy.

5. The Emperor: Stands for authority, structure, leadership, and fatherly energy.

6. The Hierophant: Symbolizes tradition, spiritual guidance, and religious beliefs.

7. The Lovers: Represents love, partnership, harmony, and choices.

8. The Chariot: Signifies determination, drive, and overcoming obstacles.

9. Strength: Symbolizes inner strength, courage, and resilience.

10. The Hermit: Represents introspection, solitude, and seeking inner guidance.

11. Wheel of Fortune: Signifies change, cycles, and the ups and downs of life.

12. Justice: Stands for fairness, balance, and making ethical decisions.

13. The Hanged Man: Symbolizes surrender, letting go, and gaining a new perspective.

14. Death: Represents transformation, rebirth, and the end of a cycle.

15. Temperance: Signifies balance, harmony, and finding a middle ground.

16. The Devil: Stands for bondage, materialism, and facing one's shadow self.

17. The Tower: Symbolizes sudden change, upheaval, and breaking free from illusions.

18. The Star: Represents hope, inspiration, and finding one's true purpose.

19. The Moon: Signifies intuition, emotions, and navigating the unknown.

20. The Sun: Stands for vitality, joy, and embracing one's true self.

21. Judgement: Symbolizes self-reflection, transformation, and spiritual awakening.

22. The World: Represents completion, fulfillment, and achieving a sense of wholeness.

These cards hold powerful symbolic meanings and can provide deep insights into various aspects of life when used in a Tarot reading.

The Minor Arcana Tarot cards:

These are linked to four elemental energies: fire, water, air, and earth, each represented by a suit. These suits go by various names corresponding to their respective elements. Fire is often referred to as wands (or sometimes rods), water is represented by cups, air is symbolized by swords, and earth is typically known as pentacles (though occasionally referred to as disks or coins). Each suit encompasses a range of attributes.

The Wands Tarot Cards: The wands pertain to our inner fire, encompassing what sparks our vitality. They signify our fervor, motion, exploration, ambition, innovation, competition, ventures, and our imaginative spirit. This element embodies an active force, indicating motion and exploration.

1. Ace of Wands: Symbolizes new beginnings, inspiration, and potential for growth and creativity.

2. Two of Wands: Represents planning, ambition, and taking the first steps towards a goal.

3. Three of Wands: Signifies progress, expansion, and the realization that your efforts are paying off.

4. Four of Wands: Stands for celebration, harmony, and a sense of achievement.

5. Five of Wands: Reflects competition, conflict, and the need to assert oneself in a situation.

6. Six of Wands: Symbolizes victory, recognition, and achieving a level of success.

7. Seven of Wands: Represents standing your ground, defending your beliefs, and facing challenges head-on.

8. Eight of Wands: Signifies swift progress, movement, and the energy of change.

9. Nine of Wands: Stands for resilience, determination, and the strength to overcome obstacles.

10. Ten of Wands: Symbolizes burdens, responsibilities, and the need to reassess your priorities.

11. Page of Wands: Represents enthusiasm, exploration, and the potential for new opportunities.

12. Knight of Wands: Signifies action, adventure, and pursuing your goals with confidence.

13. Queen of Wands: Reflects confidence, leadership, and a strong, nurturing energy.

14. King of Wands: Stands for charisma, vision, and the ability to take charge of a situation.

The Cups Tarot cards: These are associated with the element of water, embodying creativity, affection, emotions, relationships, imagination, and the subconscious. This element holds a receptive quality.

1. Ace of Cups: Symbolizes new emotional beginnings, love, and spiritual fulfillment.

2. Two of Cups: Represents partnership, harmony, and deep emotional connections.

3. Three of Cups: Signifies celebration, social gatherings, and the joy of being together with loved ones.

4. Four of Cups: Stands for introspection, contemplation, and a period of emotional assessment.

5. Five of Cups: Reflects loss, disappointment, and the need to find a way to move forward.

6. Six of Cups: Symbolizes nostalgia, childhood memories, and the return of positive experiences.

7. Seven of Cups: Represents choices, fantasies, and the need to focus on realistic goals.

8. Eight of Cups: Signifies leaving behind what no longer serves you in search of deeper fulfillment.

9. Nine of Cups: Stands for contentment, emotional satisfaction, and feeling truly blessed.

10. Ten of Cups: Reflects emotional fulfillment, harmonious relationships, and a sense of overall well-being.

11. Page of Cups: Symbolizes intuition, creativity, and the potential for emotional growth.

12. Knight of Cups: Represents romantic pursuit, emotional exploration, and following your heart's desires.

13. Queen of Cups: Signifies compassion, empathy, and a deep connection to one's emotions.

14. King of Cups: Stands for emotional balance, wisdom, and the ability to lead with both compassion and authority.

The Swords Tarot cards: These correspond to the element of air, representing our intellect, mental processes, ideas, conflicts, war, grief, justice, secrets, and the concepts of right and wrong. This element carries an assertive quality.

1. Ace of Swords: Symbolizes a new clarity of thought, breakthroughs, and mental empowerment.

2. Two of Swords: Represents choices, dilemmas, and the need to make a decision while feeling stuck.

3. Three of Swords: Signifies heartbreak, sorrow, and the need to process emotional pain.

4. Four of Swords: Stands for rest, recuperation, and taking a break to regain mental clarity.

5. Five of Swords: Reflects conflict, power struggles, and the need to choose your battles wisely.

6. Six of Swords: Symbolizes transition, moving on from difficulties, and seeking a better future.

7. Seven of Swords: Represents deception, betrayal, and the need to be cautious in certain situations.

8. Eight of Swords: Signifies feeling trapped or restricted, often due to self-imposed limitations.

9. Nine of Swords: Stands for anxiety, worry, and the need to address and overcome mental distress.

10. Ten of Swords: Reflects a sense of defeat, rock bottom, and the potential for a fresh start.

11. Page of Swords: Symbolizes curiosity, intellect, and the pursuit of knowledge and truth.

12. Knight of Swords: Represents determination, action, and the drive to pursue one's goals.

13. Queen of Swords: Signifies independence, clear communication, and a strong sense of self.

14. King of Swords: Stands for authority, logic, and the ability to make fair and rational decisions.

The Pentacles Tarot cards: These are associated with the element of earth, reflecting our physical world, including our body, nature, land, work, finances, possessions, health, and matters related to home and security. This element embodies a receptive quality.

1. Ace of Pentacles: Symbolizes new opportunities, financial prosperity, and the potential for material gain.

2. Two of Pentacles: Represents balance, juggling responsibilities, and finding harmony in various areas of life.

3. Three of Pentacles: Signifies teamwork, collaboration, and the recognition of one's skills and talents.

4. Four of Pentacles: Stands for financial stability, security, and the need to find a balance between saving and spending.

5. Five of Pentacles: Reflects financial hardship, adversity, and the need to seek support or assistance.

6. Six of Pentacles: Symbolizes generosity, charity, and the act of giving or receiving help.

7. Seven of Pentacles: Represents patience, growth, and the need to assess and evaluate long-term investments or projects.

8. Eight of Pentacles: Signifies dedication, craftsmanship, and the pursuit of mastery in one's chosen field.

9. Nine of Pentacles: Stands for self-sufficiency, independence, and enjoying the fruits of one's labor.

10. Ten of Pentacles: Reflects prosperity, family legacy, and the potential for financial and emotional fulfillment.

11. Page of Pentacles: Symbolizes curiosity, a practical approach to learning, and the pursuit of new skills or knowledge.

12. Knight of Pentacles: Represents reliability, diligence, and the steady pursuit of long-term goals.

13. Queen of Pentacles: Signifies nurturing, practicality, and a strong connection to the material and natural world.

14. King of Pentacles: Stands for financial stability, success, and the ability to manage resources effectively.