Card Meanings

1. Osiris

Upright
Osiris represents the masculine principle, integrity, honesty and responsibility. It
is a card of stability and indicates a degree of security, safety, and a stable
situation. This card is imbued with firm but gentle energies. It is also a card of
growth that requires some degree of sacrifice. Osiris also represents spiritual
devotion and spiritual strength. Osiris is the wise spiritual father, so the card
represents wisdom, respect for those older and wiser, and sometimes could also
indicate a guru, mentor advisor, counsellor, or someone who can provide
guidance. Osiris also reminds us to take responsibility for our own life or spiritual
beliefs. It is also an indication to use our own judgement in a discerning manner.
The card may also indicate organisations, establishments and people in authority
as well as tradition and convention.

Reversed
Osiris reversed may indicate a person or situation that is unreliable. It is also
associated with religious dogma, blind faith, delusions of grandeur, hypocrisy and
a “holier than thou” outlook. The reversed card may also indicate an egoistic and
blinkered approach to life and the inability to meet responsibility. Another
indication may be problems with authority figures and ill-gotton advice.

Meditation
This is a good card to meditate with as it engenders deep feelings of spiritual
devotion, upliftment, and mental stability. It is also a good card to meditate with
for making wise decisions and bringing some degree of stability to a troublesome
situation.

2. Isis

Upright
Isis is the feminine principle. She is the compassionate divine mother archetype
symbolizing caring, nurturing and maternal love. She governs esoteric knowledge
and is also a goddess of magic who makes the impossible possible. When the Isis
card turns up it may be an indication that you are receiving help from the magical
realms of the goddess. Isis represents, mothers, motherhood and those in caring
professions. So Isis reminds us the importance of careful nurturing and
perseverance in any situation. The Isis card indicates intuition and the psychic and
spiritual faculties in general. Isis is also the receptive principle and her qualities
include understanding, receptiveness and empathy and may also indicate a time
for reflection and connecting with ones inner knowing as the answers lie within
us. When the Isis card turns up it is important to listen to our gut feelings. Isis also
 asks us to dig deeper to uncover what is hidden underneath the surface issue.
Being a card of fertility, the Isis card also tells us that it is a good time for sowing
seeds so that they can grow into great things.

Reversed
Isis reversed may indicate a lack of care and concern and neglect in general.
Emotional insecurity and over possessiveness are other indications of this card.
Similarly Isis reversed may indicate insularity, where someone only cares about
themselves. It is also a warning that inner guidance is not being followed. Baseless
superstitions and fraudulent magic are also indicated.

Meditation
The Isis card is a good card to meditate with when you need to draw in the magical
strength to make miracles happen. Meditation on this card can also be helpful
when you are dealing with parenting issues.

3. Horus

Upright
The Horus card is a card of positivity and optimism. As a solar deity, Horus’
energies are warm, friendly, benevolent and helpful. Charm and charisma are also
qualities of Horus. Horus is a protector and defender with heroic qualities, known
to bring redemption to those who have been unfairly treated. He governs all forms
of beauty, creativity and the arts as well as providing physical healing and speedy
recovery from illness. Horus is also the patron of home and families, family
harmony and family loyalty. Horus reminds us of the importance of courage,
standing up for oneself and fighting for what is right.

Reversed
When the Horus card is reversed it may be an indication of physical neglect and
illness. It also warns of the futility of vengeance. Other negative indications of
Horus reversed include narcissism, eccentricity and family discord.

Meditation
Meditation with the Horus card can help one with physical healing. It is also a good
card for enhancing creativity and drawing in artistic inspiration.

4. Bast

Upright
Bast embodies warmth, affection, devotedness and fidelity. Bast is an indication of
joy, happiness and mental healing. When the Bast card turns up in a reading it is
an indication that mental worries and turmoil will soon pass. Bast also brings
psychic protection. Bast governs the musical and dancing arts and denotes agility
and grace in all physical movement. Bast is also a card of intuition and reminds
 one to remain cautious and mindful in all undertakings. Bast also encourages
generosity and asks one to give others their due – this could be what is owed to
them, appreciation, acknowledgement etc.

Reversed
When Bast is reversed there is an indication of worry, anxiety and mental tension.
One may be vulnerable to psychic attack and may also indicate a lack of joy and
happiness. There is also an element of cattiness, gossip and backbiting when the
Bast card turns up reversed. It may also indicate a situation where one may not be
receiving as one is not giving to others. A reversed Bast card is also an indication
of poor physical performance, poor coordination, clumsiness or recklessness.

Meditation
Bast card is a good card to meditate with when you need protection against the
intentions and energies of those who are not well disposed towards you. The Bast
card can also provide relief from unwanted psychic phenomena.

5. Thoth

Upright
Thoth is a card of destiny, fate, time and karma. Thoth card indicates being in the
right place at the right time. So it is an indication of good luck as a result of
benefitting from past karmic debts owed to you. Thoth is a card of healing as
Thoth governs all forms of healing from allopathic medicine to alternative
medicine (herbal, folk healing etc). Thoth indicates all types of medical training
and healing skills. But its speciality lies in healing the soul through resolving ones
karmic issues. The Thoth card may also indicate knowledge, teaching, education,
science literature, writing, eloquence and the spoken word. Thoth also denotes
mental clarity, genius, flashes of inspiration, talent, resourcefulness capability and
skill.

Reverse
When Thoth turns up reversed it indicates difficult karma, poor timing and bad
luck in general (being in the wrong place at the wrong time due to past negative
karma). Reversed Thoth may also indicate pseudo intellectuals, quackery and
pharmaceutical companies that exploit the masses through questionable drugs
that have unwanted side effects. Reversed Thoth may be an indication of health
issues upsetting ones affairs, misdiagnosis, or being a victim of medical
malpractice. It also warns of trickery, scams, con-artists and liars.

Meditation
Meditation with the Thoth card can be helpful when you need self healing on a
deep spiritual level and for resolving ones karma. Thoth can also help in finding
clarity about ones destined path or in finding the real cause of a health issue.
6. Hathor

Upright
Hathor is a goddess of sensuality, opulence and glamour. She denotes femininity,
creature comforts, nourishment, good food, hospitality, luxury as well as fortitude.
She indicates a woman who is strong minded, well organised, decisive and
confident about her capabilities. She is the self assured and well groomed career
women, supportive partner or wife. The Hathor card also represents all things
associated with women such as clothing and fashion, jewellery, beauty and hair
care, culinary skills, and anything that falls in the domain of womens’ interests or
affairs. In general Hathor governs all sensory pleasures and enjoyments. Hathor is
also the patron of Astrology.

Reversed
Hathor reversed is an indication of the rejection of femininity or the feminine
principle. It may also indicate a pushy person or a bossy and overbearing woman,
or an organization that is rigid and not conducive to personal growth and
happiness. A reversed Hathor is also an indication of bad taste in dress and
appearance, lack of personal grooming, and bad eating habits. Similarly reversed
Hathor could also be an indication of a shallow and vain person. Other negative
qualities of reversed Hathor include indecisiveness and inferiority complexes.

Meditation
Meditation with Hathor can be helpful for boosting one’s self confidence as well as
for studying astrology.

7. Nephthys

Upright
Nephthys was known as the hidden one and signifies obscurity and all things that
are not readily visible and yet to be revealed. It also denotes that what is destined
has not yet crystallized. It is a card of mysticism, the esoteric arts, and psychic gifts
and can also indicate the dream state and out of body experiences. Nephthys
contains an element of peace, tranquillity, and receptiveness. Nephthys reminds us
to maintain a level of reserve and to keep one’s own counsel, be still, and to turn
inwards for answers. Nephthys can represent a spiritual person or someone who
is psychically gifted. Another indication is a close and reliable friend. Nephthys
also has a connection with mermaids, the human signing voice and hauntingly
beautiful music.

Reversed
When Nephthys is reversed it denotes energies that are diffused. Nothing is what
they seem. So reversed Nephthys indicates illusions, self delusion, psychosis and
 even insanity. There might even be addictions to alcohol and mind altering drugs,
as well as subtle programming. Other indications of a reversed Nephthys include
nightmares, being spaced out and various other psychic disturbances. Reversed
Nephthys could also indicate someone who is deceptive or of devious character.

Meditation
Nephthys card is an ideal card to meditate with when you want to improve your
meditation practice, be still inside or enjoy inner tranquillity. It is also helpful for
improving lucid dreaming.

8. Ptah

Upright
Ptah energy is masculine and constructive. As the celestial architect Ptah embodies
craftsmanship, ingenuity, dexterity and inventiveness. He is the responsible male
who is helpful, carries out his duties and contributes to the community. Ptah is
methodical and practical. Ptah is the master builder and represents construction,
architecture, inventions, scientific discoveries, gadgets and intricate technical
work. Ptah also denotes hard work, efficiency, progress and the effective execution
of plans. Ptah reminds you that you have the tools to achieve what is desired.

Reversed
When Ptah is reversed it is an indication of chauvinism and misogyny. There is an
element of destructiveness here. Ptah reversed may also indicate shaky
foundations, inability to progress a project or undertaking, and the lack of
contribution to the community. On a more mundane level the Ptah card reversed
may also mean lack of skill, inferior workmanship and sloppy work in general.

Meditation
Meditation with the Ptah card can be helpful in finding a workable solution to a
problem that has been difficult to solve.

9. Anubis

Upright
Just as Anubis is known to safely guide the souls of the dead on their journey to the
afterlife Anubis gives one the ability to steer the right course. The Anubis card is a
highly protective card and indicates protection and guidance through difficulties.
Anubis also indicates diplomacy, careful speech, tact and the ability to take a well
calculated risk. Anubis is a master at travelling in unchartered territory and going
into the unknown. So Anubis denotes navigation and journeys including all forms
of travel by land/sea/air. Anubis indicates safety during travel as well as
protection during the unconscious states, astral travel and out of body
experiences. Anubis is also known to help one find what is needed or required.
 When the Anubis card turns up in a reading it is a reminder to trust and follow
ones instincts. Anubis may also indicate a love of dogs.

Reversed
The Anubis card reversed indicates a certain degree of vulnerability to loosing
ones way. One may be misguided or follow the wrong advice. It is also not a good
omen for travel. Anubis reversed warns of tactlessness and foolhardiness that can
land one in a difficult situation. There is also an indication of bad dreams,
upsetting out of body experiences, problems with anaesthetics and disturbing
hypnotic states. Self deception and psychiatric conditions are also indicated by
Anubis reversed.

Meditation
Meditation with the Anubis card can help you find an answer to a question that has
troubled you.

10. Set

Upright
When Set turns up in a reading it denotes chaos and upheavals. It is a card of
oppositions, obstacles and delays. Set warns that one could encounter all sorts of
problems, burdens and constraints. When Set is upright it is an indication that
these problems are caused by our own thinking and attitude that wreak havoc, and
we may have some degree of power to make changes for the better.

Reversed
When Set is reversed one could encounter the same problems and upheavals. But
these would be driven by external forces over which we have little or no control.
Set reversed could also indicate a maligned entity masquerading as a benign
person or someone who does not wish you well.

Meditation
Usually the Set card is not ideal as a meditation aid. However, meditation with the
Set card may be useful if you are trying to face and conquer your fears, because Set
brings us face to face with our deepest fears.

11. Fire

Upright
Fire denotes energy, passion and creativity. It has a purifying and refining quality
to it. The Fire card can indicate great personal energy, enthusiasm and drive as
well as confidence, loyalty and warmth of character. It could indicate rejuvenation,
or a condition that is being kept alive or a flame. It may also indicate burning
bridges and pulling down old edifices to make way for the new or burning up what
is no longer useful to resolve a problem. It is also a card of initiating action and
denotes someone who is fired up and ready to leap into action. It may also indicate
 someone with a great creative spark such as an ideas person, inventor or a writer.
The fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) are also indicated by the Fire card. The
direction indicated is West.

Reversed
When the fire card is reversed it denotes inertia, disloyalty and a lack of
originality. It may also indicate that one is ignoring their passion and is just
running with the herd. There is an indication of creative sterility and the inability
to think for oneself. Fire reversed can also indicate temper tantrums or a volatile
situation. On the other hand it could indicate a cold and disinterested person.
Problems caused by fire are another possibility when the Fire card is reversed.

Meditation
The Fire card is a good meditation aid for rekindling the creative spark or to
muster up courage to stand alone when one is facing opposition.

12. Air

Upright
The Air card denotes intellect, ideas, communication and correspondence. It is also
a card of mobility, speed and travel (especially air travel). Commerce, business
transactions, and the internet also come under the domain of the Air card. The Air
card also indicates changeable people and situations - everything is constantly on
the move. Air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) are also indicated here. The
direction indicated is West.

Reversed
When the Air card is reversed it could indicate miscommunication – getting ones
wires crossed or lack of communication altogether. It could also indicate
ignorance, learning disabilities, being intellectually challenged or harebrained
ideas that are not thought out well. Air reversed shows dispersed and scattered
energies, where things move slowly. It could also denote someone who is
ungrounded and impractical. Bad business transactions or travel not yielding the
desired outcomes are other negative indications of Air reversed.

Meditation
Meditation with the Air card can assist in mental clarity as well as enhancing
learning ability.

13. Water

Upright
The Water card denotes emotions, fluidity, and the ability to go with the flow.
Water also indicates strong feelings and emotional attachments. It is a card of
empathy where one becomes aware of the suffering of others, become deeply
 moved or are able to reflect other people’s emotions. The Water card encourages
us to undergo a period of reflection or to become connected with our emotional
core. It also signifies devotional practices as well as travel across water. Water
signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) are also indicated by the Water card. The
direction indicated is South.

Reversed
When the Water card is reversed it may indicate, self pity, emotional blackmailing
and general moodiness. Depression, emotional dissatisfaction and emotional
upsets are also not uncommon here. Water reversed shows a stagnant situation
where there is no flow. There is also the danger of problems caused by water such
as flooding and leaking.

Meditation
The Water card is a good meditation aid when you want to go with the flow or
overcome negative emotional states.

14. Earth

Upright
The Earth card denotes money, investments, savings and possessions. It also
indicates thrift conservation and ecological values. It may indicate someone who is
down to earth, practical, and industrious. All things that grow and matters
pertaining to land come under the domain of the Earth card. Earth signs (Taurus,
Virgo and Capricorn) are also indicated by the Earth card. The direction indicated
is North.

Reversed
Reversed Earth card is an indication of being too materialistic or miserly. It shows
that money is wasted or badly managed. It may denote someone who is lazy and
unwilling to work or a situation where the environment is exploited for financial
gain.

Meditation
Meditation with the Earth card can be helpful for grounding oneself and also for
creating an abundance mentality.

15. Sirius

Upright
Sirius is a card of universal awareness, space travel, global brotherhood and
humanitarian concerns. Its energies are visionary, open minded, futuristic and
farsighted – a card that denotes the ability to break away from limiting beliefs. It is
a pioneering card, seeking out adventure; a card that indicates star beings,
extraterrestrial visitors and new technology. Sirius also indicates stamina, physical
 strength, endurance, athletic skills and dogged determination as well as a strong
impulse for rebellion and independence.

Reversed
Bigotry, intolerance, aggression and hooliganism are some of the qualities
indicated by Sirius reversed. There might be questionable claims of connections
with extraterrestrial beings. Sirius reversed also denotes insularity and lack of
cooperation with others. Lack of initiative, someone who is a non-starter, or
someone who lacks determination and endurance may also be indicted by Sirius
reversed.

Meditation
Mediation with the Sirius card can be helpful for someone who aspires to connect
with star beings or seeking to understand / uncover universal truths.

16. Lotus

Upright
Lotus card promises placidity, peace of mind and release from life’s tensions. It is a
card that indicates that the affairs in question will continue satisfactorily without
any disruptions. Its message is simply do not worry, all will work out peacefully.
The lotus card also indicates meditation and inner awakening. It reminds us to go
within to find answers. A blossoming of the heart may also be indicated.

Reversed
Lotus reversed denotes, disintegration and dissolution. It also indicates that one
might be too ungrounded, spaced out and disconnected from reality. Agitation and
frayed nerves are also denoted when the Lotus card is reversed. Being too
introverted is another possibility when the Lotus card turns up reversed.

Meditation
The Lotus card is an ideal card to meditate with when you want to find tranquillity
and peace of mind. It can also help in improving your mediation practice in
general.

17. Crook & Flail

Upright
Crook & Flail is a card of authority, leadership and worldly status. It denotes a step
up in the world, a promotion, a successful business or worldly success in general.
Crook and flail may also indicate work contracts. Being a card of authority it
indicates the establishment in general. Self discipline and mastery of the ego are
also denoted.
 Reversed
Crook & Flail reversed indicates a tendency towards self-gratification, domination
and bossiness. There might not be any real authority or leadership here but plain
conceitedness and arrogance.

Meditation
Crook and Flail could be a good meditation aid for gaining self discipline and
mastery of the ego.

18. Uraeus

Upright
Uraeus symbolises the Kundalini energy. It is not a force to tamper with unless
one’s intentions are pure. Uraeus denotes occult mastery and the ability to handle
pure energy. So Uraeus is indicative of careful and wise handling of a situation. It
calls for wisdom, sagacity, honesty, uprightness and integrity. Uraeus may also
indicate the ability to see through the covert plans of others and outwit one’s
adversaries. Being savvy and strategic is the key here.

Reversed
When the Uraeus card turns up reversed there is an indication of deceitfulness and
cunningness at play. It might even indicate occult fakery. Even criminal tendencies,
illegal activities and scams are possible with Uraeus reversed. Another possibility
is imprudence and foolhardiness.

Meditation
Meditating with Uraeus could be helpful when needing to make a wise decision or
when attempting to work with pure energy.

19. Winged Disk

Upright
The Winged Disk is a card of divine guidance and inspiration. Revelation of true
knowledge is also indicated. When this card turns up it indicates achievement and
success in the affairs in question. It promises victory in spite of any opposition and
the ability to rise above a problem or difficulty.

Reversed
When the Winged Disk is reversed it indicates self-deception as well as blind
obedience. One may have taken the wrong path or line of action. The reversed
position is generally an indication of failure.

Meditation
 Meditation with the Winged Disk can be helpful in accessing divine guidance and
inspiration.

20. Twins

Upright
Twins indicate polarity - the attraction of opposites. The Twins can be interpreted
as partnership either in an emotional, marital or business sense. The twins denote
integration of the masculine and feminine principles. Decisions about
relationships may also be indicated here.

Reversed
Twins reversed indicates divisiveness and can stand for separation, disagreement
and divorce. There might be problems of egocentricity, the tendency to chase a
mythical mate or the inability to commit to a relationship. The Twins reversed also
indicates someone who might be a loner, a recluse or a hermit –someone who is
unable to develop a close relationship or partnership. Partnership complications
possibly involving a third party, or legal problems over shared possessions are
also indicated here.

Meditation
The Twins can be a good meditation aid when you have questions about
partnership issues.

21. Sphinx

Upright
When the Sphinx turns up there is an element of secrecy. Keeping quiet or sitting
back and observing a situation are key themes here. It shows the ability to keep a
secret or ferret out one. Sphinx denotes patience and a wait and see attitude. It
reminds one to keep one’s own counsel. A love of animals or an involvement with
animals may also be denoted by this card.

Reversed
Sphinx reversed shows inattentiveness and the inability to observe a situation
carefully. It may also indicate indiscretion, scandal mongering and gossip. A secret
may be let out which could be problematic. Cruelty to animals caused through
neglect and indifference may also be indicated by Sphinx reversed.

Meditation
Meditation with the Sphinx card may be helpful when you want to uncover a
secret or know something that is going on behind your back. The Sphinx card also
helps with animal communication.
22. Scarab

Upright
The Scarab card is a symbol renewal and rebirth. It denotes adaptability and the
ability accept change through a shift in ones attitude. A new beginning or a new
phase is indicated when the Scarab card turns up. This is an ideal card for getting
out of a rut. The Scarab advises one to have a change around or to do something
different. It heralds endings and beginnings; casting off the old for the new. Its
message is to release the past and be ready to embrace change.

Reversed
Scarab reversed shows that a situation has become quite stale and stagnant. It
could indicate that there is resistance to change and the refusal to move on.
Someone may be stuck in the past continuing to delude themselves to stay in a
situation that no longer serves them. They might be clinging to resentment and
rebelling against any changes. The flip side is that Scarab reversed could also
denote an unwise change.

Meditation
Meditation with the Scarab card may be helpful when needing to embrace change
and transformation.

23. Pyramid

Upright
The Pyramid card indicates a test or an initiation which might involve a degree of
stress and anxiety. This card also denotes a quality of timeless and preservation
which indicates that a situation will be preserved after a testing period. When the
card is upright a satisfactory outcome after a testing period can be expected. The
message here is that time will sort things out. There is a degree of reliability,
conservation and preservation of status quo indicated here.

Reversed
When Pyramid is reversed there are reversals, regression and the possibility of
going back to square one. There is a danger of limitation and stagnation by
wanting things to be too comfortable and secure. One might be denying progress
by tying oneself down too much. Pyramid also indicates things that are neglected
and run down.

Meditation
The Pyramid card could be a good meditation aid for coping and emerging
victorious when you feel that you are being tested.
24. Ankh

Upright
The Ankh is a symbol of life force, universal love and understanding. On a spiritual
level it denotes the dawning of an enlightened state of consciousness or oneness
with the higher transpersonal self. On a mundane level it denotes emotional love,
fulfilment, a love affair or a satisfying relationship.

Reversed
The Ankh reversed may indicate withdrawal of the life force, death or some sort of
loss. In a relationship it could indicate infatuation, promiscuity and rejection. It
could also indicate someone who only takes but never gives in return.

Meditation
The Ankh card is a good card to meditate with when you need to find love and
harmony in your life.

25. Buckle of Isis

Upright
The Buckle of Isis card is a fertility card. It denotes the multiplication principle.
Therefore it is a card of growth and abundance. However, it denotes growth with a
sacrifice. When the Buckle of Isis card turns up it may indicate a pregnancy or an
addition to the family. Buckle of Isis also indicates fidelity and commitment.

Reversed
When the Buckle of Isis is reversed there might be problems with fertility,
difficulty in getting pregnant, or issues with pregnancy in general. A lack of
abundance may also be shown. Disloyalty, inconstancy and selfishness are other
issues denoted by a reversed Buckle of Isis.

Meditation
The Buckle of Isis is a good meditation aid when you want to invoke the
multiplication principle and for creating abundance.