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Fool
Upright ∞ innocence, new beginnings, free spirit
Reverse ∞ recklessness, taken advantage of, inconsideration
♅ The Fool card is numbered 0, which is considered to be a number of infinite potential. Consider him a blank slate, for The Fool has
yet to develop a clear personality. He is the symbol of innocence - his journey to come will shape his character yet.
♅ To see the The Fool generally means a beginning of a new journey, one where you will be filled with optimism and freedom from
the usual constraints in life. When we meet him, he approaches each day as an adventure, in an almost childish way. He believes
that anything can happen in life and there are many opportunities that are lying out there, in the world, waiting to be explored and
developed. He leads a simple life, having no worries, and does not seem troubled by the fact that he cannot tell what he will encounter
ahead.
He inspires courage, for he understands that every day is a chance to open up new areas in your life, and
with that comes a mixture of anticipation, wonder, awe and curiosity.
♅ To meet him in a reading can also be seen as a call to the risk-taking part of your own character. He inspires courage, for he
understands that every day is a chance to open up new areas in your life, and with that comes a mixture of anticipation, wonder, awe
and curiosity. The Fool is there to show that you can never really tell what lies ahead, and you can only greet it with joy.
♅ When you land on the reversed Fool in your reading, you can generally find his more negative characteristics being on display. It
can mean that you are literally acting like a fool by disregarding the repercussions of your actions. Like the youth depicted in the card,
you don't see how dangerous of a position you find yourself in. 
♅ A reversed Fool card can show that you are living in the moment and not planning for the future. The reversed Fool meaning serves
as caution that you should be more aware so as not to be taken advantage of. Like the dog in the Rider Waite version, this card is here
to alert you on anything that may sound too good to be true.

Magician
Upright  willpower, desire, creation, manifestation 
Reverse  trickery, illusions, out of touch
☿ The Magician is the representation of pure willpower. With the power of the elements and the suits, he takes the potential innate in the fool and molds it into
being with the power of desire. He is the connecting force between heaven and earth, for he understands the meaning behind the words "as above so below" - that
mind and world are only reflections of one another. Remember that you are powerful, create your inner world, and the outer will follow.
Remember that you are powerful, create your inner world, and the outer will follow.
☿ When you get the Magician in your reading, it might mean that it's time to tap into your full potential without hesitation. It might be in your new job, new
business venture, a new love or something else. It shows that the time to take action is now and any signs of holding back would mean missing the opportunity of
becoming the best version of yourself. Certain choices will have to be made and these can bring great changes to come. Harness some of the Magician's power to
make the world that you desire most.
☿ When you obtain the Magician reversed, it might mean its time for you to implement some changes. While right side up, the Magician represents true power, the
reversed Magician is a master of illusion. The magic that he performs is one of deception and trickery. You may be lured in by the showmanship of his arts, but
behind that there may be an intention to manipulate for selfish gain. Getting this card might mean that there is someone who pretends to have your best interests at
hand when the opposite is true. Consider whether this reversed the magician is in your circle, or perhaps might also represent your current state of emotions. It may
mean you may become obsessed with power and that might lead to wrong, reckless decisions that will lead to your eventual downfall. 

High Priestess
Upright ☽ intuitive, unconscious, inner voice 
Reverse ☽ lack of center, lost inner voice, repressed feelings
☾ The meaning of the High Priestess is related with inner knowledge. Her appearance in a reading can
signify that it is time for you to listen to your intuition rather than prioritizing your intellect and conscious
mind. When the High Priestess shows up it can depict an archetype known as the divine feminine - the
mysterious female that understands and holds the answers to the deep unknowns; religion, self, nature.
She represents someone that is intuitive, and beginning to open to her or his spirituality. Meditation,
prayer and new spiritual work is indicated. 
Her appearance in a reading can signify that it is time for you to listen to your intuition rather than
prioritizing your intellect and conscious mind.
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☾ The card itself shows a night-time scene, meaning that the world in which she protects and guards is
one that may at first seem frightening, but has the potential to lead us into the growth of the self. When
she appears in a reading, she is calling to you to listen to her message, and follow her into your own
depths. There is searching within yourself to be done for the answers that you seek. The answers to the
questions you have are within, not without.
☾ When it comes to the High Priestess reversed, it can mean that you are finding it difficult to listen to
your intuition. It is time for you to meditate and try new approach, for at this moment, the rational
approach will not work. Something has been telling you to follow your gut, but you may be ignoring the
call. There is a lot of confusion around you, and your actions may feel contrary to what you know is right.
You must never be afraid to ask questions of yourself that may illuminate a new path forward for you,
one that is more authentic to your inner self and your individual values.
Empress
Upright ⚵ motherhood, fertility, nature
 Reverse ⚵ dependence, smothering, emptiness, nosiness
♀ The Empress shows us how deeply we are embedded to our femininity. Femininity could be associated with fertility,
expression, creativity and nurturing among many other aspects. It therefore calls you to connect with beauty and bring
happiness to your life. Understand yourself and get in touch with your sensuality so that you can attract life circumstances
to bring happiness and joy. She is a signal that be kind to yourself, to take care of yourself.
The Empress is associated with fertility, expression, creativity and nurturing among many other aspects.
♀ The Empress is also a strong indication of pregnancy and motherhood. You can look for other cards to confirm if this is
truly pregnancy, or rather just an indication of a motherly, nurturing and caring attitude. The Empress card could also mean
the birth of a new idea, business or project on your life. Owing to the good fortune that surrounds this card, you can be sure
that such situations and projects would end successfully in your life. ♀Discover and bring forth those ideas that have been
clinging to you and make sure that you devote yourself towards accomplishing them. This card is a sign that they are going
to be successful, and well taken care of. The Empress, as the archetype of the mother earth, also encourages you to spend
time interacting with nature, the mother of all of us.
♀ The Empress reversed indicates that you have lost too much of your own willpower and strength because you have
started placing too much effort and concern to other people’s affairs. While the Empress's nature is of showering her loved
ones with attention and care, this can sometimes go overboard. You might be neglecting your own needs, or even
smothering the ones you love with your well-intentioned actions. 
♀ In a role reversal, perhaps a reversed Empress is finding her way into your life; it could also mean that you are relying on
others to take care of you and make decisions for you. You need to work towards removing this influence on your life and
build confidence in your own actions. Always try as much as you can to ensure that you solve matters on your own.

Emperor
Upright  authority, structure, control, fatherhood
 Reverse  tyranny, rigidity, coldness
It’s all about control when it comes to the Emperor, for this card means authority, regulation, organization and a
fatherliness. The Emperor represents a strategic thinker who sets out plans that he must see through. He is a symbol of the
masculine principle - the paternal figure in life that gives structure, creates rules and systems, and imparts knowledge.
Where the Empress's desire for their kingdom is to create happiness, the emperor desires to foster honor and discipline. He
guides with a firm hand, following the calling of the crown above all else. Though he is a ruler, he understands that to reign
is also to serve - thus he acts rationally and according to what is for the greater good of the kingdom.
He is a symbol of the masculine principle - the paternal figure in life that gives structure, creates rules and
systems, and imparts knowledge.
To see him in a reading presents a chance to grow in terms of the goals that you have set for yourself. It presents a
successful future as long as you pursue your goals similar to the fashion that the Emperor does, methodically, and
strategically.
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When you see him in a reading, a possible interpretation is that you could be put in charge of something important. It
could be a position at work or in any kind of organization or institution that desperately needs order and a clear decisive
mind. You may be called to act in the place of the Emperor, using his wisdom to bring clarity to the project.
The Emperor reversed is a sign of abused authoritative power. In your social life, it can manifest in the overreach of
power from a father figure or a possessive partner. In career readings, it could be coming from a superior. It presents a man
who wants to take control of your actions and makes you feel powerless.  It could also be that you are playing the part of a
weak ruler, hatching a plan to avoid the tasks that come with having responsibility. Perhaps you aspire for a career that is
more flexible than one that is governed by strict rules.
Lack of self-control and inability to handle situations can be represented by the Emperor on a personal level. When he
is reversed, the structures, rules and systems that he creates are no longer working. His desire to inspire higher principles in
his kingdom have turned to ruthlessness, tyranny and rigidity. He seeks to dominate, forgetting his call from the crown to
do what is best for his people, fearing only for his loss of control and thus creating suffering. 

Hierophant
Upright ☧ tradition, conformity, morality, ethics
Reverse ☧ rebellion, treasonous, new approaches
To see the Hierophant in a reading is to embrace the conventional, for it suggests that you have a certain desire to actually follow a process which has been well
established. It also suggests that you want to stay within certain conventional bounds of what could be considered an orthodox approach. So, instead of being
innovative, you will be adapting to certain beliefs and systems which are already put in place and are existing. 
The Hierophant card suggests that it’s better for you to follow social structures which are established and
have their own traditions
The Hierophant card suggests that it’s better for you to follow social structures which are established and have their own traditions. You might be involved in
certain ceremonies, rituals or other religious trappings, for instance. When it comes to tarot readings, this particular card is most commonly representative of
institutions as well as their core values. This is a sign that shows that you need to conform to the already existing set of rules and situations which are fixed already.
When you see the Hierophant in reverse, it may mean that you are feeling particularly restricted and even constrained from too many structures and rules. As a
result, you have lost quite a lot of control as well as flexibility in your life. You have a particularly strong will and desire to go ahead and regain control as well as to
break free from the shackles of convention.
You are tempted to try unorthodox approaches or to function in a way which defies social ties and norms. The Hierophant reversal meaning is mostly about
questioning certain traditions and making sure that whatever it is that you do is the right thing for you in this certain moment.  

Lovers
Upright ♡ partnerships, duality, union
Reversed ♡ loss of balance, one-sidedness, disharmony
♊ The primary meaning within the Lovers is harmony, attractiveness, and perfection in a relationship. The trust and the unity that the lovers have gives each of
them confidence and strength, empowering the other. The bond that they have created is very strong, and it can indicate that the two are joined in marriage, and
other close and intimate relationships.
The trust and the unity that the lovers have give each of them confidence and strength, and empowering
each other.
♊ Another meaning behind the Lovers card is the concept of choice - a choice between things that are opposing and mutually exclusive. This could be a dilemma
that you need to think about carefully and make the best decision for your situation.
♊ A more personal Lovers meaning that can apply to individuals is the development of your own personal belief systems, regardless of what are the societal norms.
We see this as a development from the Hierophant, who made decrees and passed on his knowledge through a standardized system. This is one of the times when
you figure out what you are going to stand for, and what your philosophy in life will truly be. You must start making up your mind about what you find important
and unimportant in your life. You should be as true to yourself as you can be, so you will be genuine and authentic to the people who are around you.
♊ The Lovers reversed can point to both inner and outer conflicts that you are dealing with. The disharmony can make daily life difficult and could be putting
pressure on your relationships. You should take time to think about what you are punishing yourself for, so you can fix them or let them go. At this time, you should
also think about your personal values and belief system to make sure that they are aligned with what you want from your life.
♊ A break in communication could be another possible interpretation. The foundation for your relationships may be cut off, creating an imbalance between you and
your partner or loved ones. The unity normally present within the card has become lopsided. 
♊ The Lovers reversed can also indicate that you have been avoiding responsibility for your actions. You could have made a decision that was based on your desire
for immediate gratification but are now blaming others for the consequences that are catching up to you. So, you need to make amends or let go of the past and make
better decisions in the future.

Chariot
Upright ✩ direction, control, willpower 
Reverse ✩ lack of control, lack of direction, aggression
♋ The Chariot tarot card is all about overcoming challenges and gaining victory through maintaining control of your surroundings. This
perfect control and confidence allows the charioteer to emerge victorious in any situation. The use of strength and willpower are critical in
ensuring that you overcome the obstacles that lie in your path. The Chariot's message comes to make you stronger as you strive to achieve
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your goals.
♋ The key message that he brings to you is that you must maintain focus, confidence, and determination through a process that will be full
of winding turns and detours. If you have a plan or a project that you seem not to be sure about, the Chariot shows that you should pursue the
plan with a structured and ordered approach. Your boldness will ensure that you achieve all that you should in this goal.
The Chariot shows that you should pursue the plan with a structured and ordered approach.
♋ In the Chariot's quest for his goal, he may display some behavior that he has never seen within himself before - competition and a desire to
succeed has perhaps brought out a more aggressive part of his personality. Aggression is a natural part of human nature, and the Chariot
reminds you that it can also be used to help you take charge of your situation, but also must be reined in so that it does not hinder your way
forward. 
♋ The reversed Chariot's appearance in a reading can help you become aware of both your aggression, and your lack of willpower. It may
either be saying that you are lacking in focus, motivation or direction, or that you are being warped by your obsession with your goals. In the
former case, let the Chariot be a reminder that you can emerge victorious as long as you can gather the courage to do so. In the latter, your
impulses may be another factor that you must rein in. To see the Chariot in reverse may suggest that you need to come to terms with the fact
that you cannot always be in control.
♋ The Chariot reversal meaning can also be an indication of lack of control and direction over your life. You are at the mercy of the
opposing forces and the obstacles, and cannot seem to muster the strength to take over. You are taking everything lying down, and life is
dragging in any direction that it pleases. It should serve as a wakeup call and reminder that you will need to tighten some loose ends and take
charge of your destiny.

Strength
Upright ⚝ inner strength, bravery, compassion, focus
Reverse ⚝ self doubt, weakness, insecurity
♌ When you get the Strength card in an upright manner during your tarot reading, then it shows that you have inner strength and fortitude
during moments of danger and distress. It shows that you have the ability to remain calm and strong even when your life is going through
immense struggle. It also shows that you are a compassionate person and you always have time for other people even if it's at your own
expense.
Your resilience will greatly aid you, and your fearlessness means that you should have no issues speaking
your mind.
♌ Getting the strength card means that you are a very patient individual who is likely to accomplish anything that they put their mind to.
Your resilience will greatly aid you, and your fearlessness means that you should have no issues speaking your mind. This card also indicates
this kind of compassion will always be rewarded with having a lot of stability in your life either presently on in the near future.
♌ An upside down Strength card can mean that you are (or about to) experience an intense anger or fear in your life. You seem to be lacking
the inner strength that this card normally represents, meaning you might be experiencing fear, and a lack of conviction and confidence in
your own abilities. This can mean that you have forgotten all about your passions and the kind of joy, happiness, and fulfillment that came
with doing what you love. 
♌ A reversed strength card in a reading might also mean that one is experiencing depression because of a number of reasons and because of
that, it is draining all of the happiness from their lives.
♌ One might end up being withdrawn from society because of the unhappiness or depression since they may feel people are the reason why
they are so sad. It can also be a sign of jealousy, especially when everyone seems to be happy or excelling in every aspect of life while you
are stagnating. This card indicates that you must learn to gain confidence in order to re-harness your inner strength.

Hermit
Upright ♡ contemplation, search for truth, inner guidance
Reverse ♡ loneliness, isolation, lost your way
♍The Hermit is a seeker for the knowledge that comes from within. A lonely wanderer in the path of the night, he
searches for that which can only be gained with long periods of solitude - the inner voice. To hear it, he must
disconnect from the crowds whose voices and desires threaten to overcome his own. He walks through the dark night
of his unconscious, guided only by the low light of the northern star, with his destination being his home, his self.
He walks through the dark night of his unconscious, guided only by the low light of the northern star,
with his destination being his home, his self.
♍You are currently contemplating that you need to be alone. Never be afraid to take this chance to reflect, as it
could help you clear your mind of all the clutter that comes with everyday life. The Hermit may also refer to your
effort in taking action that is authentic and aligned with your true self. You are perhaps searching your inner soul
for guidance on what is right, and where your next steps are to be.
♍ The hermit's appearance in a reading can also denote the appearance of someone who will come to your life that
will be your mentor.
♍ When reversed, you are perhaps in a situation where you'd like to be alone; there is nothing wrong about that.
However, there is a possibility that your seclusion may become harmful to both yourself and others. Though the
Hermit sets forwards with noble intentions to search for his inner truth, his path inward may also be filled with
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great danger. Going inward may lead to madness and the abyss, for the unconscious is filled with images that he may
not yet understand, lurking and waiting to lure you ever inside. Like a man that gets lost in his own dreams, the
hermit may find himself stuck in a world of his own, alone, trapped, unreal. You must learn to balance your need for
truth with connection to your fellow human.
♍When it comes to work, the hermit reversal meaning refers to your preparedness to get to the bottom of
something that has been troubling you for quite some time now. There is searching to be done, and it will be your
responsibility to ask the question that will allow the other people to understand the circumstances. 

Wheel of Fortune
Upright  ☸ change, cycles, inevitable fate
Reverse ☸ no control, clinging to control, bad luck
♃ The Wheel of Fortune turns evermore, seemingly to communicate that life is made up of both good and bad times, and that the cycle is
one that we cannot control. It is something that is subjected to both kings and workers, and that nobody on earth can avoid what is fated.
When you have good moments in your life, make sure that you enjoy to the fullest, for what comes up must always go down. The same is
true in reverse - when you are in a bad situation, things will eventually become better again. 
The same forces that govern the changing of the seasons, or the rising and setting of the sun is also the
master of luck and the fate of individuals.
♃ Greater forces that are outside of human control are at work here. The same forces that govern the changing of the seasons, or the rising
and setting of the sun is also the master of luck and the fate of individuals. Where it lands is as random as chance - you may find yourself at
either the top or bottom, but remember that no matter what the outcome it may not last for very long, for the wheel always turns.
♃ When the wheel is reversed, it means that luck has not been on your side and misfortunes have been following you. When it's associated
with this card, you must understand that these are due to external influences that you cannot control. Like the wheel, our luck and our fate is
always in motion, and sometimes we are on the bottom. Be assured that the wheel will turn again, and you will be okay again soon. 
♃ What you shouldn't do however, is cling to the illusion of control. Perhaps in this turn of the wheel, the lesson is to learn to let go and
release. There are things that cannot be moved by human will and action alone. When we do not let go, it can bring only more suffering, for
you may blame yourself for actions that could not have altered the situation. When we learn to accept, we also learn to forgive ourselves. We
learn to move on, and move forward - and eventually, we learn that this feeling of acceptance can push the wheel again forward and move it
towards a new cycle.

Justice
Upright ⚴ cause and effect, clarity, truth
Reverse ⚴ dishonesty, unaccountability, unfairness
The decisions that you make now have long-term effects in all things, both for yourself and others. There will always come a time
where you will be judged. The Justice tarot card appearing in a reading signals that a judgment will be made fairly and accordingly. The
decisions that you have made in the past will be carefully weighed with fairness. Your feelings around this card may differ depending on
your situation.
If you have been wronged, this card's appearance may bring you relief. On the other hand, if your actions caused pain to others, this card
serves as a warning. Her appearance represents a chance for you to change your actions now for a better future. When a tarot card reading
shows the figure of justice, it is time to account for your actions.
If you have been wronged, this card's appearance may bring you relief. On the other hand, if your actions
caused pain to others, this card serves as a warning.
Another meaning of the Justice card is truth. Truth must come to pass, and this cannot be found from the mouths and gossip of others.
Instead, it's based on facts. Learn the truth about others and yourself, speak and know the truth before passing a judgment. During a reading,
when you see the Justice Tarot card, you need to be fair in all your deeds. By following the right procedure to learn the truth, you will
understand what your tasks are.
Another meaning of Justice Tarot card during a reading is to symbolize that attention is needed. It could be about your life, career or just
an important decision that you need to make. If you have been unsure about something, it is time to get a solution once and for all.
A reversed Justice tarot card could indicate various things. One Justice reversal meaning is to show you are living in denial. You are not
willing to accept the consequences of your actions or others. You are running from your guilt. You must however, be aware that these are
actions that are in the past. Your future depends on your actions today - and what you will do to tip the scales in balance again. How can you
make up for your wrongs? Taking action gives you a chance to change and stop judging yourself. In legal matters, this could represent an
unfair outcome of a case that you will not accept. 
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Hanged Man
Upright ♆ sacrifice, release, martyrdom
Reverse ♆ stalling, needless sacrifice, fear of sacrifice
The hanged man understands that his position is a sacrifice that he needed to make in order to progress forward - whether as repentance for past wrongdoings, or a calculated step
backward to recalculate his path onward. This time he spends here will not be wasted, he does this as part of his progression forward. His upside down state can also symbolize the
feeling of those that walk a spiritual path, for they see the world differently. Where there are others that do not understand the need to sacrifice, you see it differently. This is a natural
course of action for you as you walk the path alone.
As a result, this might indicate a certain period of indecision. This means that certain actions or decisions which need to be properly implemented are likely to be postponed even if
there is an urgency to act at this particular moment. In fact, it would be ultimately the best if you are capable of stalling certain actions in order to ensure that you have more time to
reflect on making critical decisions, this will ultimately be the best.
The Hanged Man card reflects a particular need to suspend certain action. As a result, this might indicate
a certain period of indecision.
This is a card which is mainly designated towards waiting and suspension. This suggests that this might be the thing that you need to do in order to achieve success or to wait for the
proper opportunity. Keep in mind that taking action is not always the best solution and in certain cases refraining from doing so might bring you just as much, if not more benefits.
The reversal meaning of the Hanged Man card represents a very specific period of time during which you feel as if you are sacrificing a significant amount of time while getting
nothing in return. You might have felt as if certain things are at a state of an absolute standstill without any particular resolution or movement. It’s as if you are putting your entire effort
and attention into something but nothing turns out as it should. 

Death
Upright  end of cycle, beginnings, change, metamorphosis
Reverse  fear of change, holding on, stagnation, decay
Death is one of the most feared cards in a Tarot Deck, and it is very misunderstood. Many people avoid mentioning this card because it has that much power.
Most times, people take the name of the card literally. However, the real meaning within the Death card is one of the most positive in the whole deck.
The Death card signals that one major phase in your life is ending, and a new one is going to start. You just need to close one door, so the new one will open.
The past needs to be placed behind you, so you can focus your energy on what is ahead of you.
The Death card signals that one major phase in your life is ending, and a new one is going to start.
Another meaning is that you are going to go through a major change, transition, or transformation. The old version of you needs to ‘die’ to allow the new you to
be created. This can be a scary time for you because you may be unsure of what will happen in the future. Even if you are scared, you should welcome the change
because you are opening the door to new life events. 
Death can also mean that you need to let go of any unhealthy attachments that you have in your life. This is an important part of life, so learning to keep moving
forward is one of the lessons Death teaches us.
The Death reversal meaning is still about change, but that you have been resisting it. You could be worried about letting go of the past, or you could not be sure
of the changes that you need to make to go forward. Resisting the change and holding onto the past can limit your future, which can cause you to feel like you are in
limbo. You should take some time to assess the ways that you have been approaching changes in your life. You may find you have been halting the changes that you
need due to fears of the unknown. While you can still be afraid, you should trust that you are taking the right steps and move forward. Life moves on, so fighting
passing time is only going to leave you with regrets. Death does not have to be a card of regret, especially if you heed its warning. 

Temperance
Upright ☪ middle path, patience, finding meaning
Reverse ☪ extremes, excess, lack of balance
In moments where there is anxiety or great stress, you have been able to remain calm throughout. You are a person who has mastered the
art of not letting things get to you, and this allows you to achieve much progress in all areas you seek out to explore. The Temperance tarot
card suggests moderation and balance, coupled with a lot of patience. Where this card appears, there is the suggestion that extremity in any
situation is to be avoided.
The Temperance tarot card suggests moderation and balance, coupled with a lot of patience.
The Temperance card implies that you have a clear vision and know what you want to achieve. This is an indication of higher learning,
which is a critical attribute in the journey of life. It reflects that you have found peace with what you are doing and everything is unfolding as
it ought to. The Temperance card, in relation to other people, shows that you are able to adapt and work in harmony with your community,
your coworkers and your loved ones. Your calmness in all matters gives them comfort and puts them at ease.
Temperance may also indicate a time to evaluate and re-examine the priorities you have chosen. This will help you create a balance
between your outer and inner self. At the end of it all, you will find greater purpose and meaning in your actions, for her message is that we
cannot live fully in either. 
Temperance in reversed is a reflection of something that is out of balance and may be causing stress and anxiety. The real meaning of the
Temperance card can be deciphered using the other cards in the spread to identify areas where this imbalance is being caused. A Temperance
in reversal may also be used as a warning;  if you take a certain path, it would lead to turbulence and excess.
Lack of a long-term plan or vision may also be the Temperance reversal meaning. This creates a lack of purpose for you, leaving you
feeling lopsided as you search here and there for what you should be doing. You must reflect and think carefully about what needs to change.
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Temperance reminds us that all things are only good in moderation, and that we must examine in which aspects of our lives we are breaking
the balance.

Devil
Upright  addiction, materialism, playfulness
Reverse  freedom, release, restoring control
♑ Getting the devil card in your reading shows that you have feelings of entrapment, emptiness and lack of fulfillment in
your life. It might also mean that you are a slave to materialism and opulence and no matter how hard you try, you just
can’t seem to shake off the feeling of wanting to indulge in luxurious living. 
♑ You might be aware that this kind of lifestyle is leading you down the rabbit hole, but you have that feeling of not
having any form of control over your actions or urges.
Addiction to substances or material pleasures can also be the reason for your feelings of powerlessness
and entrapment.
♑ Addiction to substances or material pleasures can also be the reason for your feelings of powerlessness and
entrapment. In situations such as these, you may feel as though you are a slave, unable to control your impulses or
willpower to direct yourself towards something other than the satisfaction of these desires. 
♑ The upside down meaning of the Devil card can be the moment when an individual becomes self-aware and breaks all of
the chains that come with addiction and poor habits. It might be because they are tired of running in circles and are in need
of change. 
♑ But one thing is usually clear – breaking off these chains, especially those of addiction is never easy. So, one has to be
prepared to make the necessary changes that might initially seem painful to make the adjustments that will pay off in the
end by being able to find your true self again. 
Self-assessment is called for in this case and the individual needs to take some time and list all of the things that they need
to get rid of. And once that has been done, and then it would be time for them to embark on the difficult journey of self-
improvement.

Tower
Upright ♂ sudden upheaval, broken pride, disaster
Reversed ♂ disaster avoided, delayed disaster, fear of suffering
❃ The Tower represents change in the most radical and momentous sense. It is for this reason that the card itself visually looks so unnerving. But it doesn't
necessarily have to be truly frightening or ominous. Because at the heart of this card, its message is foundational, groundbreaking change.
❃ The kind of event that the Tower card marks does not have to be something terrible, like a disaster or a great loss.  Change itself is a normal part of life that
one has to embrace. But it can sometimes strike fear, for it means that we must abandon the truths that we have known prior to this event. The old ways are no
longer useful, and you must find another set of beliefs, values and processes to take their place.
The old ways are no longer useful, and you must find another set of beliefs, values and processes to take
their place.
❃ Be positive, it is time for you to replace the old foundations of the past with something that is more genuine and will serve you better in what is to come.
❃In terms of work, there is an inevitable argument bound to happen. You need to be in control and keep your temper in check. ❃ Avoid saying something that may
hurt other people. When it comes to your love life, your romantic relationship may be nearing its end. Take this as a warning - if you really value your relationship,
then it is time for you to take damage control or open a communication to clear misunderstandings. In your finances, the tower meaning refers to the need to be
assured on your transactions.
❃ When you get the Tower card reversed, you can feel some crisis looming along the horizon, and you are struggling as much as you can to try and avoid its
manifestation. What you have not realized is that these breakdowns can be beneficial in breaking down your reliance on something that is false. The tower is built on
faulty foundations, and it must fall. Though the destruction will be painful, the humbleness resulting from it can bring us peace.
❃ What you relied on will no longer be there for you. Do not take this as a drastic and depressing change, it is time for you to become more self-reliant. 

Star
Upright✩ hope, faith, rejuvenation
Reversed✩ faithlessness, discouragement, insecurity
⚝ The Star brings hope, renewed power, and strength to carry on with life. It shows how abundantly blessed you are by the
universe as evidenced by the various things around you. It may not be directly evident at the moment, for this card follows
the trauma of the Tower card. Remember that you hold within you all that you need for your fulfillment - the only thing
that you need is courage. For this, you have all reasons to rejoice. To see this card is a message to have faith, for the
universe will bless you and bring forth all that you need.
To see this card is a message to have faith, for the universe will bless you and bring forth all that you
need.
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⚝ To receive the Star in your reading means that you have gone and passed through a terrible life challenge. You have
managed to go through this without losing your hope. While you suffered, you perhaps were not aware of your own
strength, but you are now perhaps recognizing that the loss helped you discover your own resilience and inner power. It is
only now that you can really appreciate all that you have.
⚝ When the Star card is reversed, it means that you are feeling as though everything has turned against you. The
challenges that you would normally see as exciting seem instead to make you feel as though you cannot overcome them.
You have lost faith in something, whether inside yourself or with something you normally find dear. 
⚝ Without hope, without faith, we cannot find the motivation to progress forward in the challenges that we face. Where in
your life are you feeling hopeless? In what ways do you already feel defeated? And how does that affect your actions? The
star reversed asks us to nurture our sense of hope and positive energy to help propel our actions with joy instead of fear.

Moon
Upright🌛 unconscious, illusions, intuition
Reverse🌛 confusion, fear, misinterpretation
🌜 On one hand, the Moon card can symbolize your imagination is getting the best of you. In the dark of the night, you are taking a
path that you are unsure of, for there could be danger lurking in its depths. You are the crawfish embarking on the path in the card.
The moon's light can bring you clarity and understanding and you should allow your intuition to guide you through this darkness. 
The moon's light can bring you clarity and understanding and you should allow your intuition to guide
you through this darkness. 
🌜 You need to be aware of the situations that are causing fear and anxiety in your mind, whether it is now or in the future. It alerts you
not to allow inner disturbances and self-deception to take the best of you. These deep memories and fears must be let go, and the
negative energies must be released and turned into something constructive. 
🌜Another reading of the Moon card is the existence of illusion. Some hidden truth must be discovered, for what you are seeing now
may just be a trick of the light. You must search for the hidden forces that must be unraveled.
🌜 A Moon reversal in a reading can sometimes indicate that the darker and more negative aspects of the moon are present in your life.
It could represent confusion and unhappiness - you want to make progress, but you are not sure what is the right thing to do. You must
deal with your anxiety and fears by overcoming them, for they are like shadows in the dark. It is time to believe in yourself and move
forward. 
🌜The moon reversal meaning indicates that you are in an intuitive period or you have recently battled confusion, anxiety, and self-
deception. It could be that you are misinterpreting how you have been feeling however you are starting to improve on this. 
Another reversed moon meaning is that the forces of the night that are bringing you confusion are starting to dissipate. You have
started managing your fears and anxiety. Whatever negative energies you have been facing are slowly fading away. It presents a
liberating experience as you discover the positive side of things.

Sun
Upright ❂ joy, success, celebration, positivity
Reverse ❂ negativity, depression, sadness
🌞 The Sun card represents success, abundance, and radiance. Like the sun itself, it gives strength and vitality to all those that are lucky
enough to feel its rays. There is much joy and happiness that is coming to you.
🌞 Because of your own personal fulfillment, you provide others with inspiration and joy as well. People are drawn to you because they are
capable of seeing the warm and beautiful energy which you bring into their lives. You are also in a position in which you are capable of
sharing your qualities as well as achievements with other people. You radiate love and affection towards those you care about the most. 
The card shows that you have a significant sense of deserved confidence right now. 
🌞 The card shows that you have a significant sense of deserved confidence right now. Life is currently particularly good, and the sun is
shining your way as you reach the goals that you set. The Sun is one of the cards in the tarot which provide nothing but good feelings and
fulfillment. 
🌞 In the reversed position, the Sun indicates that you might have significant difficulties finding positive aspects to certain situations. The
clouds might be blocking out the warmth and light that you need to progress. This might be preventing you from feeling confident and
powerful. You may experience certain setbacks which are damaging your optimism and enthusiasm. 
🌞 On the other hand, the Sun reversed might be indicative that you are being unrealistic. It might be a sign that you have an overly optimistic
perception of certain situations. These are things that you need to take into account in order to ensure that you are on the right track and your
successes continue as they do.

Judgment
Upright  reflection, reckoning, awakening
Reverse  lack of self-awareness, doubt, self loathing
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☄The traditional Judgement meaning focuses on the moment when we reflect and evaluate ourselves and our actions. It is through self-
reflection that we can have a clearer and objective understanding about where we are now, and what we need to do in order to grow as
humans. The Judgement card appearing in a reading signifies that you are coming close to this significant point in your life where you must
start to evaluate yourself. 
☄To see this card can also indicate that you are in a period of awakening, brought on by the act of self-reflection. You now have a clearer
idea of what you need to change and how you need to be true yourself and your needs. This can mean making small changes to your daily
life or making huge changes that not only affect you but the people close to you.
To see this card can also indicate that you are in a period of awakening, brought on by the act of self-
reflection. 
☄The Judgement card reminds us that we all will be faced with choices that will have an astounding effect for your entire life. The card
brings to mind moments where actions you have taken have changed the course of your path for good. There may have been a moment
where there is no looking back. The consequences of those actions eventually will catch up to you, and this card seems to indicate that this is
the time. You may have to let go of the past, so you can move forward with your plans to have a new life. 
☄The reversed Judgement card can mean that you doubt and judge yourself too harshly. This could be causing you to miss opportunities that
were awaiting you. The lost momentum causes you to fall behind in your plans, which can make it difficult to move forward. This means that
you should not be cautious, but you should be moving forward with pride and confidence. 
☄Another reading of the Judgement reversal card can be a push to take time out of your busy routine to reflect upon your life to this point,
and what you have learned so far. You are most likely not giving yourself the time or space to fully think about the matter and learn the
lessons you need to to be able to progress with awareness. You could also be too critical of your past actions, so you are not giving yourself
the forgiveness to move forward. The mistakes that we have made in the past are learning tools, so they help us move though life. Focusing
too hard on these mistakes can cause us to trip and fall.

World
Upright ♄ fulfillment, harmony, completion
Reverse ♄ incompletion, no closure
To encounter the World in your cards is to encounter a great unity and wholeness. It symbolizes the moment when the inner and the outer worlds -
self and other - become a single entity. In some traditions, this state is described as enlightenment, or nirvana. There is a recognition that the
individual self is profoundly linked with all other things, and that we all dance and sway along the flow of life to one rhythm. Not only do you hear
this rhythm, but you participate in it - following the dips and the rises, the joys and the sorrows. 
To encounter the World in your cards is to encounter a great unity and wholeness.
The meaning of the World card is fulfillment, achievement, and completion. This shows that all the efforts that you have been putting in place are
starting to pay off. It reflects that you have completed a major milestone in your life and you have built the resilience to withstand challenges. The
World may indicate completion of a long-term project, study or any other major event in your life. It may also mean the birth of a child, marriage,
graduation or any other thing that you have accomplished.
The World card shows that you have a desire to give back to the community in various ways. You have a commitment to make the world a better
place because you understand that everything is connected. 
You are drawing near to something that marks the end of a journey or an era. You may have many accomplishments that have lined your path, but
there is a strange emptiness that fills you when you look backwards upon it, as if you have all the pieces but they are not coming together. What is
missing? Do you feel connected to what you're doing? Do you feel connected to others? What alienates you from feeling complete? From feeling
whole?

Ace of Wands
Upright ✲ creation, willpower, inspiration, desire
Reverse ✲ lack of energy, lack of passion, boredom
❉ Wands symbolize creativity, and the Ace of Wands is the boldest among the cards in the suit. It is not the kind of
creativity that you learn from school or as a hobby. It is bravely finding your own voice, it creates a place where you can
develop your own vision. In other words, it is associated with willpower, and creativity in the cosmic sense.
❉ When you draw the Ace of Wands, it is an indicator that you should just go for it. Take the chance and pursue an idea
that you have in mind. Take the first steps to start the creative project. The Ace of Wands calls out to you to follow your
instincts. If you think that the project that you've been dreaming of is a good idea, and then just go ahead and do it. 
The Ace of Wands calls out to you to follow your instincts. If you think that the project that you've been dreaming of is a good idea, and then just go
ahead and do it.
❉ The Ace of Wands can also perhaps mean that you are waiting for a sign to start a project. To draw this card pushes you
to act now, instead of brooding over research and more planning. Take small steps today, and then continue to grow your
ideas over time. Action is what helps you grow, and build momentum. Don't remain in the abstract.
❉ Another Ace of Wands meaning is the occurrence of a breakthrough moment in your life. It is a time when you are
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motivated and inspired about a passion project or idea. You are excited about the opportunities that are opening up for you
in the near future.
❉ The reversed Ace of Wands indicates trials and tribulations that you will face in the near future. You might not have any
direction, which leads to being uninspired or unmotivated. At this point of your life, you might not know what you really
want to do. You don’t know how to get out of the slump. 
❉ In the case that you already have a goal, you are not excited to achieve it. When you draw a reversed Ace of Wands, you
should consider taking some time off to allow inspiration to come to you. You feel weighed down by your current
commitments and responsibilities that you can’t come up with new ideas or muster the passion to push forward in your
projects.
❉ The Ace of Wands reversal meaning can also indicate delays with your current projects. You want to finish your tasks,
but there are things that get in your way. Or you have an idea but don’t know how to execute it and make it a reality. When
this is the case, you should be patient and wait for the right time. 

Two of Wands
Upright ∴ planning, making decisions, leaving home
Reverse ∵fear of change, playing safe, bad planning
∴The Two of Wands is a more mature version of the ace of wands, meaning that that this tarot card is all
about planning and moving forward – progression. Look at it this way; you have already set out to
achieve a particular task, which means you have turned an idea into a realistic plan. Such a plan will
require fulfillment and therefore you have to progress from just having the plan to actually achieving
what you set out for.
∵ Discovery is being considered as another two of wands meaning. This is because it means that you are
stepping out of your cocoon and exploring new experiences and worlds. While the beginning might seem
tough and difficult, the Two of Wands card encourages you to strive on and push forward.
The Two of Wands is a more mature version of the ace of wands, meaning that that this tarot card is all about planning and moving forward –
progression.
∴ The Two of Wands card also means that you are beginning to realize your objectives and long-term
goals before you set out to achieve these objectives. In other words, you have strived to get to where you
are and now, moving forward, you have your long-term goals in mind.
∵ In summary, the Two of Wands meaning revolves around making decisions. In other words, you are
either satisfied with your current knowledge, or you are moving forward and taking risks. It means,
leaving our comfort zones and exploring new territory.
∴ The Two of Wands reversed meaning suggests the need to set up long-term goals. Begin the process of
setting up your goals by identifying what to you is important. Proceed by planning how you intend on
achieving such goals. 
∵Another Two of Wands reversal meaning suggests that you have ignored important fine points
associated with planning your future. Lack of proper planning could be the reason for your downfall. 
∴ Other interpretations can include either overconfidence or lack of patience, both are possible in
bringing you disarray in your path forward.
Three of Wands
Upright 🕂looking ahead, expansion, rapid growth
Reverse 🕂 obstacles, delays, frustration
⭑The meaning of the Three of Wands hints that you are planning or going to plan for the future with more conviction. This
could mean that everything around your plans is going smoothly, as you have taken the time to plan your future, and are
taking steps to turn plans into action. It hints that you are perhaps creating a stable foundation for yourself.
⭑The symbolism within the Three of Wands is that opportunities that can take place to widen your horizons in many areas.
It also is a warning to keep your mind open as better opportunities could open up to you. As you take steps towards
achieving what you set out to do, you are also becoming more aware of opportunities that are coming your way, and this
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could be take you out of your comfort zone. This pushes you to sometimes embrace change, and to start thinking in the
long-term.
The Three of Wands hints that you are creating a stable foundation for yourself.
⭑The Three of Wands can show that you are in control and have a strong position, just like the character that overlooks and
stands strong. The Three of Wands is one of the main cards of foresight and vision. 
⭑The last Three of Wands meaning is that of travel in search of what you are seeking. There is a sense of leaving home, a
voyage that must be undertaken. Great things do not happen to those that simply wait for them, you must expand. For most
readings, this shows that you may travel to a new land over the water and that you may find an opportunity during your
travels.
⭑The reversed Three of Wands indicates that you may have been embarking on personal journeys or developments, but you
have not received the achievements that you were hoping for. This could be due to delays or road blocks. Despite all this,
the card reminds you that all of your work has not been for nothing, but rather that it has helped you with your personal
strength and fortitude.
⭑The Three of Wands reversed can also mean you need to take some time to plan your future. This is especially true if you
have not started on your long term goals or have become overwhelmed by the tasks that you face now, or will have to face
soon. You are only reacting and not acting with thought and deliberation.
⭑However, the most common Three of Wands reversed meaning is a nudge to include planning for future changes, and to
watch for better options in case that they show up. The figure on the Three of Wands knows this and always keeps his eyes
open for how the future could change, and it is a worthy lesson to learn.

Four of Wands
Upright ✤community, home, celebration
Reversed ✤ lack of support, transience, home conflicts
☩The overall meaning of the Four of Wands is that it heralds celebration as well as a harmonious, happy
and relaxed home environment. In terms of numerology, the number four symbolizes stability as well as
particularly reliable foundations. These are associated with a period of happiness and balance.
☩The symbolism within the Four of Wands poses that this is the perfect time for you to get together with
close people such as friends and family. This could be with or without any special occasion. Oftentimes
the card is known to reflect a period of holidays when you are together with your friends and family for
an extended period of time. It might also be suggesting for you to invite your closest friends for a great
and intimate dinner and share a laugh or two.
Oftentimes the card is known to reflect a period of holidays when you are together with your friends and family for an extended period of time.
☩Furthermore, if you have been working on a certain project, this card entails that you will be reaching a
particularly important milestone. This is going to provide you with grounds for celebration which is also
to be considered. You have managed to complete a proper and paramount phase of that project, and
meaning you have every reason to be feeling proud and satisfied, which are amongst the general feelings
induced and reflected by the Four of Wands card.
☩If the upright position of the card reflects balance, stability, and harmony, the reversal position of Four
of Wands implies that there is a breakdown or complete lack of harmony in your family or in your home.
It’s highly likely that there is a lot of tension between the members of your family or other loved ones. If
you have completed something that is important to you, you are expecting to share it with those that are
closest to you, and to come home to a welcome celebration, but instead, you find a lack of support. This
may leave you feeling rather uncertain when it comes to your own relationships as well as the things that
you can and cannot depend on. 

Five of Wands
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Upright ✢ competition, rivalry, conflict

Reversed ✢avoiding conflict, respecting differences
🕆 From the image on the card, the symbolism in the Five of Wands suggests that there is form of conflict in one’s life. This may be an
existing conflict or one that is brewing and may eventually blow up in one's face. It may also depict a problem in communication, for
example in a situation where no one really wants to listen to the other - meaning that no agreement or understanding takes place. The
five men may signify problems in a group of people who are not patient enough to listen to what anyone else is saying. They only
want to be heard, and since none of the others will listen, they all argue at once.
🕆 Much of this can be solved by the querent taking the first step to try and initiate communication in such a way that you suggest that
everyone airs out what they have to say, one at a time. By doing this, you will be able to address the problem, and everyone will be
heard. Meaning they’ll all be satisfied.
🕆 The Five of Wands can also mean that you are or will be facing competition in an area that you are not used to. This can be at work
or school where you will meet people with the same abilities as you who pose quite a challenge - leading to feelings of jealousy, greed,
and envy. This tarot card encourages that you accept the competition as a way for you to improve yourself without feeling any malice
towards them. This means that you should learn how to cope with them in a civil way.
This tarot card encourages that you accept the competition as a way for you to improve yourself without feeling any malice towards them.
🕆 The Five of Wands meaning could also be a personal struggle that you are dealing with on your own. This can be on a number of
issues that affect you, hence you need to address them and find a solution for them. You will need to identify where the problems are
and offer a solution that will handle the case.
🕆 The Five of Wands reversed meaning can be that your natural method of dealing with disagreements is avoiding any kind of conflict
by getting away from that place as fast as you can. Sometimes this can be regarded as a good thing, but other times, it may lead to a
number of issues that are brewing up within you, for which you will have to address soon. On the other hand, it can also mean that you
have worked through your troubles and that you do not have any more issues to worry about.

Six of Wands
Upright ✟ victory, success, public reward
Reversed ✟excess pride, lack of recognition, punishment
🕈This particular card is all about public recognition, victory, and success. Not only have you managed to properly succeed in
achieving all of your goals, but you are also being publicly acknowledged for them and the results that you’ve managed to
attain. You may have received an award or some sort of public acclaim. 
🕈The card is indicative that you have managed to harness the strengths and talents that you have within you in an attempt to
bring a particularly successful outcome in your life. You have managed to properly get through the confusion which is brought
by the card before this one – the Five of Wands, and managed to properly minimize distractions, thus successfully focusing on
your goals and achieving them.
The card is indicative that you have managed to harness the strengths and talents that you have within you in an attempt to bring a particularly
successful outcome in your life.
🕈It’s also worth noting that there is a slight downside apart from the overall positivity that stems from the card. It can bring self-
importance as well as egotistical behavior and arrogance. This could make you think that nobody is better than you.
🕈When the card is reversed, this suggests that you might find yourself doubting all of your abilities as well as your overall
potential to achieve any kind of success. You might be feeling particularly negative about your entire self as if you have failed
others as well as yourself. This is a symbol that means that you lack the confidence and drive that you need to achieve. You
need the overall support as well as recognition of third parties in order to pick you up, to emotionally provide you with some
much-needed strength. 

Seven of Wands
Upright  ✞ perseverance, defensive, maintaining control
Reversed ✞ give up, destroyed confidence, overwhelmed
✠The Seven of Wands has a similar in meaning to the Five of Wands; both cards indicate struggles after the initial fulfillment and
satisfaction of an event. The Seven of Wands however is different as it is is about the struggle that you need to go through to maintain
your position, rather than to attain it. This is about the difficulties we face to continue to have success. You should be ready for the
competition to you defend your title, and to prove yourself. Others are going to desire the same results that you do, so you need to stay
ahead of the them.
✠There will be challenges to the success of your project or venture from an outside source. You must remain dedicated to your
desires, and with a clear purpose and effort, you will overcome them.
The overall meaning of the Seven of Wands is to hold your ground, no matter what is challenging your position.
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✠The overall meaning of the Seven of Wands is to hold your ground, no matter what is challenging your position. You will need to
defend this position and take a stand against those who are aiming to take your spot. There are setbacks during this time, but you need
to keep fighting for your beliefs and confront those that may threaten or oppose you and your beliefs.
✠The Seven of Wands reversal meaning is that you could be feeling overwhelmed by all the responsibilities and challenges that you
are facing. This can make it difficult to see the whole picture. You can also feel that you have to compete and compare yourself to
other people, which leaves you feeling vulnerable and inadequate. 
✠The Seven of Wands reversal meaning can also reflect your feelings of being criticized and judged constantly by others. Your
friends and family could be questioning you about your decisions and choices, and you feel overwhelmed by their judgement. 
✠Avoiding conflict and backing down is common with the reversed Seven of Wands. This can lead to unhappiness because you run
away from activities and relinquish your goals, when you are challenged by anyone. Remember all that you fought for to be here, and
think carefully on whether you truly believe that is worth giving up now. Another reading of the Seven of Wands reversed can also be
that you are being too aggressive when you are protecting yourself and damaging your relationships by doing so. 

Eight of Wands
Upright ♰ rapid action, movement, quick decisions
Reversed ♰ panic, waiting, slowdown
🎕The image depicted by the Eight of Wands means that the difficulties that were brought by the Seven of Wands are finally over. It
signifies a strong level of energy which states that different aspects of your life will be trailblazing. Perhaps important news will be
coming on your way, and you may experience a sudden, yet steady positive growth.
🎕The Eight of Wands meaning may also pertain to your work. There is a chance that the decision that you are waiting for will come
your way soon. You need to be patient and just wait for it.
Perhaps important news will be coming on your way, and you may experience a sudden, yet steady positive growth.
🎕When it comes to love, the eight of wands meaning pertains to your readiness to be committed on a relationship; however, the card
advises you not to force the other party to also be ready on the commitment. Your significant other will soon be ready - forcing things
to happen may affect the result negatively. In terms of finances, it appears like this is not the best time to make hasty investment. Just
like in your love aspect, we advise you to be patient. Save your money and wait for the perfect time to invest. All things that you
fought for are building in momentum. Where you didn't see progress earlier, you'll soon discover that they paved the way for the
coming wave of action.
🎕Just like the upward Eight of Wands, the Eight of Wands reversed meaning is generally associated with patience. There is a
possibility that you are feeling frustrated about something. You might now see that what you set in motion earlier created the obstacles
that you are discovering right now. It is time for you to understand that you cannot change the past. You must forgive yourself, and
adapt your strategy.
🎕In terms of work, there may be an existing disagreement in your office. You need to settle this quickly in order to avoid derailing any
major issue. Breathe, think and try to relax. Be patient and believe that everything will be just fine. The Eight of Wands reversal
meaning on love may pertain to possible jealousy. The jealousy that you are feeling right now has no basis and will just affect your
good relationship with your partner. In the aspect of Health and Spirituality, you need to improve your focus, cooperation, and
determination. The energy of the card will just dissipate if you are losing your focus.

Nine of Wands
Upright 🕆 resilience, grit, last stand
Reversed 🕆 exhaustion, fatigue, questioning motivations
✚ The Nine of Wands tarot card is one that symbolizes great hope even when one is faced by many
problems that threaten to make them lose their balance. The Nine of Wands symbolizes one's life,
which has undergone too many trials but through their determination and will, they were able to
overcome them. These won battles are symbolized by the eight upright wands; however, there are still
more trials that the person may face. This can be one major trial or challenge that they are supposed to
face for them to reach their goals or be successful in their quest. The card is a sign of hope and
encouragement that you should face your trials with courage so that you may attain success.
The Nine of Wands symbolizes a life of someone who has undergone many trials, but through determination and will, they were able to overcome
them.
✚ The Nine of Wands may also mean that a person has been betrayed and has thus become mistrustful
towards others. This may be because of something that has happened a number of times, and might on the
first glance seem hopeless. But there is also hope and courage here, and the belief that this outlook is
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about to change. Someone or something may come into their life that will change their whole view of
their past struggles. It encourages one to take that risky move because they may be surprised.
✚ The Nine of Wands reversed shows a person who may not be a risk taker; they may not want to make a
long-term move or commitment since they are afraid that they may not be able to come out of it. They are
mistrustful and hence have created a boundary between themselves and others which is turning to be their
own personal prison. You may be afraid that you do not have enough resources to face some upcoming
challenges, which is why you may be open to running away or avoiding it.
However, this is a situation that needs to change since this could be your self-created restriction to
prevent you from attaining the new heights you need to grow. It encourages you to be brave, but also be
careful not to make careless or hasty decisions that may cost you in future.
✚ The Nine of Wands may be an indication of a great personal fear or mentality that could affect you.
Hence, it is important that you do something to deal with it before fear consumes you and prevents you
from moving onward.
Ten of Wands
Upright  𝆮accomplishment, responsibility, burden
Reversed  inability to delegate, overstressed, burnt out
♰ This card shows that you have already completed the circle of struggle. After spending too many resources and lots of energy looking for
success, you have finally overcome the obstacles. The sweat off your brow was worth it - your efforts have finally been rewarded. You may
find yourself living in a world of abundance where poverty and suffering have no chance to intervene.
♰ Although it sounds marvelous and satisfying, the card depicts a lot of responsibilities on your side. You are now the sole problem solver in
your circle of family and friends which could even propel you into another world of challenges. At this point, you are also flooded with
responsibilities to maintain your success. The businesses that you have started are flourishing and keeping you on your toes. The main
problem is that these issues could overwhelm you if you lose control, which requires you to make sure that you know how to prioritize and
solve the relevant ones.
Although it sounds marvelous and satisfying, the card depicts a lot of responsibilities on your side.
♰ In the real world, this card expresses how people try to burden themselves with responsibilities after they attain initial success. It is like
graduating from college, getting a job and then starting to make it in the real world. More challenges keep coming, you may find
yourself looking after you parents, starting a family and at the same time look to others, which may make you feel as though you not yet
successful. It becomes a burden because at some point you find out nothing is enough to accomplish all these duties. The general lesson of
the card is that people should be moderate, prioritize and understand that they cannot solve everything, some things must be let go, given to
others, the burden shared.
♰ When the Ten of Wands card is reversed, it indicates that you are truly burdened by circumstances which are not necessary in your life.
Look around and see what is bothering you that will not positively impact yourself even if you rectify it. Drop them all and be a free being
that can think soberly and do things accurately. Anything that does not add value in your life is not worth your time, so let it go.

Page of Wands
Upright † exploration, excitement, freedom
Reversed † lack of direction, procrastination, creating conflict
† When we see the Page of Wands, we see a youth with enormous excitement and curiosity for the world. He knows what to do, he has the passion to succeed, but
due to his inexperience and maybe a little fear of the unknown, his ideas remain abstract.
† He identifies new worlds to explore, new opportunities he could take advantage of quite easily, and he is even gifted with the "big picture" vision needed to
succeed. Even with all of this, he still has the tendency to either remain dormant, or get easily distracted with one idea after the other. If he doesn't learn to control
this, it might be that he squanders the opportunities to advance himself.
When you get the Page of Wands, it simply means something is within you, something that triggers you to make discoveries, indulge in investments
or take the next advancement in life.
† When you get the Page of Wands, it simply means something is within you, something that triggers you to make discoveries, indulge in investments or take the
next advancement in life. You could be just about to take a move on a certain idea, but some conflicting messages keep coming to your mind, and you get
discouraged. This card resembles your inner battles which are preventing you from expressing your heroism to the world, to let the world know that you exist for a
reason. 
† If you are wise enough, this card is normally a trigger of courage. It should make you overcome the personal discouragements and move forward boldly to launch
your ideas in the real world. Remove the fear, gather your resources and do something. Let the world know that you are there and you have no jokes about moving
forward in the path that you choose. Conquer every obstacle, let your ideas shine and be known to the world because this card indicates a level of success that can
only be achieved when courage is deployed.
† With the Page of Wands reversed, it tends to emphasize the more negative character traits of the upright version. He tends to show up when your mind is filled
with one great idea after another and are unable to progress beyond the beginning planning stages. Perhaps you have started a project or a hobby expecting that it
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would grow to great levels and instead you end up nowhere. As painful as it is, it is a good way of telling you that you should venture into other meaningful projects
and avoid wasting time.

Knight of Wands
Upright ♰ action, adventure, fearlessness
Reversed ♰: anger, impulsiveness, recklessness
♰ The Knight of Wands' symbolism is straightforward. When it appears, it means a great time to get away and travel. The person should feel
charged up and full of life. One is also ready to get things done. He is adventurous and can find fun things to do no matter where he is. There
is never a dull moment when the Knight of Wands is around. When the Knight of Wands shows up in a reading it seems to suggest that
the seeker wants to complete important tasks. One wants to impress others with one’s knowledge and skill. The card also shows up when the
person is planning to move to another place of residence. 
♰ If you are starting a creative project, then you should do so with lots of energy and enthusiasm. However, you should balance it with
realistic and well-rounded views. You should also have a plan that takes into account the consequences of your actions.
If you are starting a creative project, then you should do so with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
♰ Getting the Knight of Wands in a reading can also mean that there is an event that you don’t expect to happen soon. If it is accompanied
by the Eight of Wands, then you should expect a lot of changes in your life. More often than not, the Knight of
♰ Wands indicates a hasty change of job, residence, or anything in your life.
♰ When you get a reversed Knight of Wands, it indicates frustrations and delays. You may feel angry and that you are not getting anywhere.
A reversed Knight of Wands can translate to a loss of power. You may be trying to compensate for something that you don’t have total
control over - this might lead to pessimism and loss of self-esteem.

Queen of Wands
Upright 🕆 courage, determination, joy
Reversed 🕆 selfishness, jealousy, insecurities
🕆 In general, the Queen of wands in a reading meaning may depict a person of extreme focus and fiery passion. She is
courageous and individualistic, though at times she may appear self-centered. They have a positive and an uplifting energy;
they represent someone who is willing to be by your side and stand up for you. 
The Queen of Wands has a positive and an uplifting energy; they represent someone who is willing to be by your side and stand up for you.
🕆 In terms of work, the Queen of wands signifies that you are planning to accomplish a significant amount of achievement
in just a small amount of time. In the event that you are looking for a job, the appearance of this card may mean that a
woman will play a major role in your career move. Generally speaking, in terms of your career, things are looking pretty
good. The Queen of Wands in questions of love also sends a positive energy. For people who are searching for love, there
is a possibility that you will find it soon.
🕆 When it comes to your finances, there is a chance that you are being carried away on spending a significant amount of
money. We advise you to keep your expenses on check, or you will regret it in the end. In terms of health and spirituality,
the Queen of Wands meaning may pertain to a spiritual hunger, a quest, or a search for meaning.
🕆 Regardless of its position (upright or reversed) the Queen of Wands symbolizes fertility, and all the feelings, emotions,
and aspects that it brings. It may mean that there is someone who needs your help right now. In terms of work, there is a
probability that you will encounter obstacles that will hamper your progress. Do not mind these obstacles and continue
doing your job as you see fit. To see this card may also be a reminder to adhere to your rational side - to balance your
sometimes chaotic energy with clear though, and you will be more successful.

King of Wands
Upright ✣ big picture, leader, overcoming challenges
Reversed ✣ impulsive, overbearing, unachievable expectations
✣ The meaning of the upright position of the King of Wands represents pure energy. Unlike the other wands cards in the deck however, this
particular one is not focused on pure creativity. Instead, this king is actually way more likely to take an idea and to decisively implement it
himself. The King of Wands is a natural born leader of people, and he is also extremely capable. Once the king sets for himself a certain aim
or a goal, he is going to conveniently stick to it in order to ensure that it becomes a reality.
The King of Wands is a natural born leader of people, and he is also extremely capable.
✣ The King of Wands looks forward to all sorts of different challenges - whether great or small, for he gets a natural adrenaline rush
associated with the solving of problems. 
✣  The negative aspect of the card is associated, as you may guess, with a feeling of arrogance. He can even be rather aggressive in the
actual pursuit of his goals, regardless of whether he’s actually conscious or not of it. He wouldn’t show restraint, nor even the humbleness to
know when his assistance isn’t actually required.
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✣ When reversed, the card depicts a personality which is prone to taking rash, impulsive and hasty decisions. This person could be pushy,
overbearing as well as dominating at times. Even though he might rarely do this with a sense of malice or with an intention to make someone
feel submissive, this is without a doubt a part of his character that one can be frustrated at.
✣ In reversal, the card represents the worst spectrum of the qualities of the fire – selfishness and ruthlessness. He can be manipulative as
long as you are serving his purpose. With this in mind, the card definitely points out strong and weak aspects, and reflecting on his image can
help you dig deeper in your personality. 

Ace of Cups
Upright ♡  new feelings, spirituality, intuition
Reversed ♡  emotional loss, blocked creativity, emptiness
♡ Getting the Ace of Cups upright shows that it's time to let loose of whatever emotional baggage you
have and start living your life to the fullest. Like with all the other aces, there is a new beginning that is
indicated here - a chance to start fresh. It might come in the form of opening yourself up to the
possibilities of new relationships, romantic or otherwise, that have the ability to make you emotionally
fulfilled.
♡ The release indicated by this card may either be spiritual or emotional, depending on what you are
going through. The Ace of Cups may come to a reading after a long period of being lonely or enduring
something that deeply hurt you emotionally, and it's appearance may be there to herald the turning over a
new leaf.
The release indicated by this card may either be spiritual or emotional, depending on what you are going through.
♡ It is important for one to open themselves to more opportunities for friendships, love and spiritual
learnings. There is a chance now to put your past behind you, for you are being offered the gifts of the
cups. It is up to you whether you take the cup and drink to the fullest.
♡ When the Ace of Cups is overturned, the image here is clearest - the waters pour out of the cup, it
becomes empty, the gift of its waters are being wasted. Seeing the Ace of Cups upside down during your
reading means you have been enduring emotional instability or pain for some time. There is a loss that is
indicated here, and perhaps something that has meant much to you is no longer giving you the joy that it
once had. 
♡ Since the cups also govern creativity, you may also be experiencing a creative block of sorts, and
where the waters of inspiration once flowed, they have now dried up. 
♡ In all these cases you must examine who or what is in control of the cup - which party allowed it to
overturn? What can you do to place it right side up again?
Two of Cups
Upright ❥ unity, partnership, connection
Reversed ❥ imbalance, broken communication, tension
❥ To see the Two of Cups is an indication of a partnership that is built on the union of forces, a strong connection and a balanced and
equal partnership. The exchange of cups suggest that each party's emotions are intertwined with the other's, and each participant's
feelings have profound affects on the other. A strong pair is indicated here, the joy of two becoming one.
A strong pair is indicated here, the joy of two becoming one.
❥ When it comes to work, you may notice that the people around you will start to appreciate you more. There is a mutual respect here,
meaning you will also be more comfortable in your workplace. If you are looking for new job opportunities, this card may be a good sign. In
terms of love, the card represents commitment, a balanced relationship, and love. But this does not simply mean that you will no longer need
to nurture your love to make it last. The card only signifies that true love and affection is present.
❥ In your finances, the Two of Cups is associated with fairness and balance. This means that you are currently financially capable and you
have the right amount of money to deal with your obligations. In relation with your health, people who are currently facing some health
issues need to look for a practitioner that they will be comfortable working with and whom they can trust. In spirituality, it is a call for you to
be more endearing and loving towards the others. You are receiving positive energy from the universe, and you need to share that energy.
❥ When reversed, the Two of Cups can mean that the balance that was once there is broken. This balance was an integral part of keeping the
individuals together, but to break it is to create disconnection and discord. The negative energy of two forces is present, and instead of them
joining or attracting, they seem to repel each other.
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❥ You may be finding that certain small details that were not problems before are coming into play, signaling that one party may have
resentments. A line of communication that allowed you and the other party to openly talk about disagreements has been cut off, only
worsening the cycle of resentment and imbalance.
❥ Be the first to open up, and you may find the problem much easier to repair than you thought it would be. 

Three of Cups
Upright 💕 friendship, community, happiness
Reversed 💕 overindulgence, gossip, isolation
💕 The meaning behind the Three of Cups represents a period of happiness. You will be able to forget the worries of your daily life and
spend quality time with family and friends.
💕 To see the Three of Cups can indicate a happy reunion with a long lost friend, relative, or loved one. It can also mean a celebration,
whether it is your own or for someone who you love. The event can be a birthday, wedding, or any other happy occasion. In general, it is
about spending quality time with people you cherish in your life. 
The Three of Cups is about spending quality time with people you cherish in your life.
💕 The three maidens represent your circle of friends who you turn to for love, compassion, and support when you need them the most. It can
be old college buddies, colleagues at work, or people you have shared a special bond over the years. 
💕 If you've had problems with your social life, this card can signal the end of those hardships. You will be able to resolve differences and
learn how to deal with the problem.
💕 When the Three of Cups is reversed, it means that you may have no time to socialize or go out with friends. You may be too busy with
school or work that you can’t spare some time to have fun. The Three of Cups reversed can also mean losing touch with some of your
friends. As time passes, you may find that you are growing apart from one another. When we grow older, we must put in effort to make sure
that our friendships are not neglected.
💕 Alternatively, the Three of Cups reversed can mean that there is a lack of balance and harmony within your social circle. Gossip and
scandal can rear their ugly heads. Perhaps there is envy hidden within this circle, and as a result, you are feeling isolated.

Four of Cups
Upright  💔 apathy, contemplation, disconnectedness
Reversed 💔  sudden awareness, choosing happiness, acceptance
💔 The Four of Cups tend to appear when you are feeling discouraged and unmotivated. You may feel as if there is no solution or way
forward in your situation. Life has become stagnant, and nothing seems to make you happy or passionate. You are feeling apathetic -
regardless of what happens, whether the day is good or bad, none of it matters to you. The Four of Cups commands a self-evaluation of your
attitude so that you can pull yourself out of this rut. The solution is likely right in front of you, the hand is offering you a way out, but you
release yourself out of your mental stubbornness and deploy new approach.
You are feeling apathetic - regardless of what happens, whether the day is good or bad, none of it matters to you.
💔 You must search your motives, instincts and thoughts so that you can find your passion again. The Four of Cups revolves around finding
your true interests and working towards fulfilling them. Our lives are short, and sometimes monotonous, but we must create meaning for
ourselves. Our individual callings are not just there for us to find, but to decide and to imagine. 
💔 While in the upright four of cups, you may be suffering from apathy and ignore the opportunities that the universe offers you, the reversed
four of cups signals the desire to have a new start.
💔 The sudden awareness of the transient beauty of life may strike you now, while previously you may have been too deeply disconnected
from yourself to see it. You are coming to the understanding that though life is not perfect, there is beauty in it, and joy comes from choosing
to see this beauty.
💔 Embrace new ideas, new people and new places; because you never know where these adventures can take you. Many may miss these
chances because they are too confined in their own beliefs and ambitions.

Five of Cups
Upright ⟲ loss, grief, self-pity
Reversed ⟳ acceptance, moving on, finding peace

⟳The Five of Cups symbolizes disappointment, and the feelings that come when things go differently as you expected.
You are feeling unhappy that a certain situation hasn’t really turned out the way you have hoped it would. Instead of
moving towards a more positive perspective, this card seems to say that you are dwelling in the past, inducing feelings of
self-pity and regret.
⟲The water which is actually spilled from the cups shows that you might have missed an opportunity. It also shows that
the problem is mostly emotional and not material or financial.
Instead of moving towards a more positive perspective, this card seems to say that you are dwelling in the past, inducing feelings
of self-pity and regret.
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⟳The meaning of the Five of Cups shows that you may have certain issues letting go of things which are in the past.
What is more, it also shows that you are unwilling to learn from mistakes that you have already committed. The card is
often going to reflect a person who is so caught up in his past that he is absolutely incapable of moving on. This means that
he has a high chance of missing out on what new joys that the future can bring.
⟲When the card is reversed, the Five of Cups shows a significant recovery from the regret as well as proper acceptance
of your past. You are beginning to realize all of the implications of your actions, and you have finally come to appreciate
the lessons which can be learned from that experience. 
⟳You may even start to recognize the overall value of the painful experience you had in the larger scheme of things. You
are seeing that the suffering and grief that you endured gave you strength and imbued you with resilience. You are ready to
pick up the two remaining cups which are still full and go on with your life in full force.
Six of Cups
Upright ⥼ familiarity, happy memories, healing
Reversed ⥽ moving forward, leaving home, independence
⥼ The Six of Cups upright generally represents generosity, naïve happiness, and childhood. It can stand for you wanting to return to a happier time,
whether it was when you were a child, teenager, or young adult. Many times, these memories are things of the past, which reflect the aspects of
ourselves that have vanished. You may feel that remembering these times is the only way to feel happy. The Six of Cups appearing in a reading
seems to indicate that while we may look upon the past with a happy eye, we must avoid living in it.
⥽ The Six of Cups can also mean that you are be returning to a familiar place. This could be your hometown, an old friend’s home, a school, or any
place that holds a lot of meaning for you. You are seeking to reconnect with people from your past. Bringing back old memories reminds us of our
childhood, a time when things were simpler.
You may be seeking the comfort and warmth of people that unconditionally love you.
⥼ Coming after the Five of Cups, this card can also suggest that you may have suffered a loss or disappointment of sorts, and you are making the
journey home. You are looking to the past to find the answer to the crisis or challenge that you are facing now. You may be seeking the comfort and
warmth of people that unconditionally love you, gathering strength to face the trials that are in front of you.
⥽ The Six of Cups reversed can mean that you are clinging to the past. You should explore your memories, but you should not allow yourself to
remain there. While you may find it comforting to be in the security of home, you must also learn to forge your own path. The past should be used
as a guide for the future. Learn to focus on the present, and truly be aware. 
⥼ Another reading of the Six of Cups reversed is that you may feel as though you are disconnected from your childhood self, and that child's
dreams, which may sometimes be unrealistic. Not reaching these goals can be painful, but sometimes reality carves a path for you that you must
follow, and you shouldn't blame yourself for your choices. Take the time to think about where you want to be now and how you can reach your
goals, instead of just dreaming about them.

Seven of Cups
Upright searching for purpose, choices, daydreaming
Reversed  lack of purpose, diversion, confusion
♫To draw the Seven of Cups in a reading shows that you need to clearly see the shadows and visions in your imagination,
not only in your dreams but also in the real world. You should be careful of wishful thinking and be alert of the choices that
you make. In one sense, the Seven of Cups indicates that you are a dreamer who is both excited and afraid of the things that
you see in your unconscious. In another, the Seven of Cups is a reminder that although it is good to have dreams and
wishes, it is even better to take action attaining those dreams. At one point in life, you will need to stop fantasizing and face
the reality of life.
♫ If you are unable to make a decision due to the many options that are available, you should evaluate the advantages and
disadvantages of each option so as to make the best choice. It is important to exercise caution when you are making your
decision, as the card itself seems to show there is not only wonders and treasures that are available to you, but also
monsters and shadows.
♫There are some cases when the Seven of Cups may show that you are living in ways that are not necessarily grounded in
real life - that your actions are guided by illusions that you feed yourself. Your ideas may be so up in the clouds, developed
only on your imagination. As such, you will need to separate what is real and what is not so that you can make better
choices.
You will need to separate what is real and what is not so that you can make better choices.
♫The Seven of Cups is also linked with temptation. This applies in the upright meaning and also the Seven of Cups
reversal meaning.
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The Seven of Cups reversal is somewhat similar to the upright, as they both indicate dreams, illusions and temptations, but
seem to emphasize the more negative qualities of this card. Your views may be inclined towards fantasy, and not grounded
in reality. It may imply that you are unclear about the things that you are searching for.
♫The Seven of Cups reversed may also demonstrates your unwillingness to face the realities of life, and you are seeking to
escape through imagination and daydreaming.
♫On the other hand, the Seven of Cups reversed may also indicate an end of confusion, of cutting out illusions, and
moving forward with clarity.
Eight of Cups
Upright  walking away, disillusionment, leaving behind
Reversed  avoidance, fear of change, fear of loss
The Eight of Cups signifies time for change or transition, by means of walking away from something. Just like a caterpillar has to die
before transforming into a beautiful butterfly, we all need to transform ourselves in our lives from time to time. This is the case especially
after being tired of living what was the day to day, and embarking on a journey that will help one have a deeper understanding about life in
general.
Getting the upright side of this card shows that you are dissatisfied with your life and need to experience a higher purpose in life. You
may have been exploring your options, flitting about from one choice to another, tasting the wine in each cup, as a means to sort out what it
is that you really want with your life. You are now experiencing a feeling of exhaustion - and are coming to a realization that you must step
away from what is familiar. It is a choice, and a recognition that true happiness will not be found in what you have already created. 
You are coming to a realization that you must step away from what is familiar.
More often than not, getting the Eight of Cups shows that one is tired of the worldly things and is about to embark on a much more
spiritual journey. And if that’s the case, then be happy, because change happens when we most need it.
Getting the reversed Eight of Cups can show that one is in a state of confusion about which path they are supposed to take. The
confusion usually arises from not knowing what is best for you and in the end, drifting in a sea of uncertainty is going to be the resulting
effect. 
One is likely to find themselves being aimless and not having clear cut goals in their lives. And in the end, they almost always end up
following wherever the waves of life take them.
On the other hand, you may be aware of what you need to do. There is something that in your life that has for a long time stopped
bringing you joy or pleasure, and though your soul's desire is to fly away from it, you find yourself remaining. The thought of leaving the
security of what you have built fills you with fear - you are scared of both change and of losing something that has given you great comfort. 
Most people usually find themselves stuck in limbo because they are stuck between two important decisions. For instance, one might
want to change and work on themselves for the better, and at the same time, they may not in a position to make the necessary sacrifices that
are necessary in order to achieve. We must have courage, to believe that we deserve better, that there are even more joyous things that are
awaiting us if we take this journey.

Nine of Cups
Upright  satisfaction, emotional stability, luxury
Reversed lack of inner joy, smugness, dissatisfaction
After a long journey, the Nine of Cups symbolizes the finding of self-satisfaction. The emotional journey of the cups is starting to come to a
close after the volatile ups and downs you faced in the earlier numbers of this suit. You have struggled to find purpose and joy after loss, you have
tasted the different things that life offers, and you have left comfort in order to find greater heights. Here, you have found them, and you are
indulging yourself as you celebrate this new stage of your life.
When we look at the Nine of Cups, it can initially seem like one of the most pleasant cards that may appear during a reading. This is also
referred as the wish card, which means that the things that you desire for, or your most perfect dream is bound to happen. The Nine of Cups is
normally associated with extreme happiness and satisfaction. 
The Nine of Cups is normally associated with extreme happiness and satisfaction.
With regards to your work, there is a good change that something wonderful will happen in your workplace. It is time for you to push on your
stalled project or if you have a something that you desire greatly, there is a possibility that you will finally achieve it. It also holds a positive
meaning when it comes to love. Your romantic relationship with someone is destined to reach a new level. In case you are still single, this is the
time to socialize with new people. 
In terms of finances, the Nine of Cups is also a positive messenger. It can mean that the financial state that you are hoping for will soon be
achieved. In your health, the test that you have to undergo will lead to positive result. The good energy that you are receiving at the moment
should be used to improve your health habits.
When the Nine of Cups is reversed, you need to think more carefully about the things that you really want in your life. The Nine of Cups
reversed can signify that you are looking for a more authentic feeling of fulfillment.
Your path has been a hard one, and you've arrived at a period where you may have the appearance of fulfillment, but something else is
missing. This may outwardly appear as smugness, and can indicate your desire to receive attention and recognition for all that you have achieved.
But you personally still feel dissatisfaction in yourself - it seems as though your desires are never-ending, a black hole. Where does this stem from?
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In what parts of yourself are you lacking confidence?

The Nine of Cups reversal denotes that it is time for you to stop placing a value on all your blessings, and instead pay attention to the quality of your
life. The true treasures lie in your relationships with your family, friends, and community.

Ten of Cups
Upright  inner happiness, fulfillment, dreams coming true
Reversed  shattered dreams, broken family, domestic disharmony
From its joyful depiction, we can assume that the Ten of Cups embody happiness, joy, contentment and emotional satisfaction in
your family, relationship or companion. It represents an idyllic state of comfort, harmony, peace and love which makes you feel like
you are in paradise. This is where all your dreams, wants, needs and wishes have been fulfilled, and you feel a complete sense of
satisfaction. Take a moment and breathe, look around you and be thankful for all your blessings. This card signifies something that so
many of us are searching for.
To see the Ten of cups is to indicate a true emotional fulfillment - one where the lonely self-satisfaction of the Nine of Cups is
shared with others to create a true sense of community and family. It is the crystallization of the innocent will of the ace of cups. After
learning how to love oneself, the Nine of Cups matured into the Ten of Cups, which at its core about how true happiness stems from
forging authentic bonds and connections with others. This card is most associated with a sense of 'happily ever after' - of family, of
lasting harmony and peace.
To see the Ten of cups is to indicate a true emotional fulfillment - one where the lonely self-satisfaction of the Nine of Cups is
shared with others to create a true sense of community and family.
This is an indication of harmonious family, for the card shows you that you are living in the perfect peace. No more adjustments or
shifting is needed, you are in the right, just relax and enjoy your moment. In a love reading, this card shows that it is romantic, real and
genuine - and has a strong potential for something long term. It deserves all your effort to make it come true.
The Ten of Cups could also indicate a family holiday where you can relax and spend time with family members.
When the Ten of Cups is reversed, the strong bonds that one forges with family and community are broken, or twisted. The Ten of
Cups is truly the most 'happily ever after' card, but somehow this idealized image of domestic peace and comfort is broken, or was
unrealistic all along. Instead of connections, you may find distance. Instead of coming together, you may be pulling apart.
Your hopes for happy times and special moments seem to not meet your expectations. You should learn to treat each other well,
love each other and care for each other. This is the best way to ensure that you retain your harmonious living.

Page of Cups
Upright 🎝 happy surprise, dreamer, sensitivity
Reversed  🎝 emotional immaturity, insecurity, disappointment
🎝 One of the most important meanings within the Page of Cups is that you should be open to new ideas, especially ones that stem from intuitive
inspiration. The card seems to state that such inspiration should be embraced, despite it being something that you may not expect. It could lead you
to adventure and open many doors. If it is a calling of a creative nature, for example, one to get into music or art, there's an especially strong push
from this card to go for it. 
🎝 When you are being faced by difficult situations, and you have stopped chasing your dreams, the Page of Cups seems to say that you that you
should tackle the issue from a totally different perspective. It symbolizes persistence as this is the only way that you can make your dreams come
true. Listen to your intuition, follow your calling, and believe everything is possible.
It symbolizes persistence as this is the only way that you can make your dreams come true.
🎝 For those that are afraid to reveal their emotions, the Page of Cups could mean that it is time to release and show those emotions. The creative you
and the emotional you should both be expressed, no matter how insignificant they may seem. In most cases, some people cannot express
themselves as they want to protect their ego. The Page of Cups indicates that it is alright to have a new beginning - to welcome the real you.
🎝 One Page of Cups reversal meaning is that you are undergoing a block in your creativity. There are things or projects that you find interesting, but
you seem to do them for other reasons than for the joy of it. You may be doing them for money, for fame, or something else. A reversed Page of
Cups could indicate that you should remember the joy that your projects brought you in the first place to reclaim your imaginative spirit.
🎝 Another Page of Cups reversal meaning is that it can symbolize a troubled person. One who is afraid of reality whether it’s emotional, financial,
illness or something else. They find these issues difficult to face, perhaps leading to abuse of alcohol or drugs to escape. It could be an image of you
or a loved one who is struggling with self-acceptance. 
🎝 The Page of Cups could indicate that someone lacks inspiration, they are battling low self-worth, and they are easily depressed. What can you do
to help inspire them to be their best self?

Knight of Cups
Upright  following the heart, idealist, romantic
Reversed  moodiness, disappointment
The truth is that the Knight of Cups is the most feminine amongst all the Knight cards in the tarot. It's important to note though,
that this doesn’t even slightly suggest that he is any less of a worthy knight. It implies that he is in proper touch with his emotions and
his intuition, and that he uses them for his own well-being and during his many romance and seduction quests. He is usually quite
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attractive and charming to others, regardless of their gender. 

When faced with an actual decision, the Knight of Cups is going to listen to his heart, regardless of whether this is actually a logical
choice or not. He can also manifest as an event or a person in your life, or a part of your own self. He appears as a messenger – and
with him, he carries an invitation or an arrival of something or someone which is going to have a certain emotional benefit for you. As
a knight, he is also charged with taking the gifts of his suit, and bringing it outward into the world. He therefore can also represent the
undertaking of some project with significant emotional or creative value for you.
He appears as a messenger – and with him, he carries an invitation or an arrival of something or someone which will
benefit you.
Reversed, the Knight of Cups means that you allow your emotions to control your life a lot more than you should. You might be
overly jealous, emotional or moody. In fact, this could get up to the point of actual incapacity to take action, which is most definitely
to be avoided. Jumping to conclusions too fast is characteristic of a reversed Knight of Cups, and making judgements without having
the necessary information is very common. 
The card indicates a situation which could be considered appealing at first but quickly turns out to be something very different.
With such high expectations, everyone will walk away quite disappointed.
Queen of Cups
Upright  compassion, calm, comfort
Reversed  martyrdom, insecurity, dependence
We can understand the meaning of the Queen of Cups from taking a closer look at the woman in image. She is seen as compassionate, caring,
sensitive, and nurturing. She connects with people on the emotional level, so people enjoy her honesty and fairness. The appearance of the Queen of
Cups in a reading can be guiding you to find help from others. Most times, like the other queens, this is a female figure that will come into your
life. 
The Queen of Cups has an intuition which is very powerful and is only rivaled by the one of the High Priestess. The Queen of Cups acts as a
mirror and reflects the depths present in others, so they see themselves in a new light. Most times, the Queen of Cups can also represent the trusted
inner voice you have within you. She seems to say that you should take the time to focus on your emotional health before trying to help others. Self-
love creates compassion. 
The Queen of Cups can also represent the trusted inner voice you have within you.
The Queen of Cups can also reflect your relationships with other people. You may be the emotionally strong rock that serves as an anchor for
someone else. You may be here to help teach and support others using your intuition, instead of logic. 
The Queen of Cups normally thinks with her heart, instead of her mind. She can lack rationality and common sense, but she can also be intuitive,
dreamy and almost psychic at times. The Queen of Cups could be the answer to your problems when a logical approach is not working.
The Queen of Cups reversed means that you are not in sync with your emotions. You can also feel restricted in the expressing the way that you
truly feel. Most times, bottling up your emotions can be very damaging and will lead to a boiling point in the near future. You may have high levels
of stress that you are not able to cope with anymore. 
The Queen of Cups reversed can also reflect that your mind is wandering too far, and you are letting your imagination run away with itself. While
you still mean well, you should take a pause to really see whether your emotions can be trusted, because you are allowing them to control you. You
need to take some time to think if these dreams can be turned into reality. You should try to be more emotionally stable during these times, so you
will know when your emotions are getting the best of you.

King of Cups
Upright ψ compassion, control, balance
Reversed ψ coldness, moodiness, bad advice
ψ The King of Cups is one of the most influential cards in the suit of Cups. He represents creativity, emotion, and the unconscious. The card shows
the ability to restrain one's emotions and be fully in charge of your feelings and impulses. Therefore, the King of Cups represents a balance between
the intellect and emotions. He indicates that there is a strong relationship between understanding and feeling.
The King of Cups represents a balance between the intellect and emotions. He indicates that there is a strong relationship
between understanding and feeling.
ψ When you have balanced your emotions and are able to control them, it means that you have a deeper knowledge and awareness of yourself.
When you are faced with challenges that would normally throw you off balance, the King of Cups is there to remind you that you should act as he
does - do not fly out in a rage, or immediately throw yourself into despair! You first need to temper the state of your emotions, so that you can
progress forward in reality. Learn to evaluate yourself so as to determine how you can create a stronger awareness of your own internal state.
There are instances when the King of Cups can symbolize an older male who is in your life. This is a mature man who is willing to take
responsibility for his actions and has mastered his own self-understanding.
ψ The King of Cups tends to be political and diplomatic, and this makes it possible to for him to balance the needs of others, and enhance
the harmony among all parties involved. The King of Cups shows that you are sensitive as a leader and you are careful with the way others respond
to your emotional needs. The King of Cups implies that you should remain mature when dealing with negative energy.
ψ The King of Cups reversed signals what happens when he is at his worst: volatility, emotional manipulation and moodiness.
When the King of Cups falters, his usual ability to handle situations with compassion and wisdom are turned upside down. He is unable to balance
the needs of all that seek his guidance, and while appearing kind to some, may be cold to others. His talent in navigating the emotions of others may
be put to dubious uses, manipulating circumstances to fit his needs.
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ψ The reversed King of Cups suggests that there is a character in your life that is depicted by this card, whether a part of you or someone else.
While he is normally very in touch and controlled with his emotions, he has lately become manipulative and emotionally controlling. His actions
will be used for vengeance and vindication, impulses that he normally has under control, and is eventually aimed at being some form of
punishment. 

Ace of Swords
⌁
Upright  breakthrough, clarity, sharp mind
Reversed  ⌁
confusion, brutality, chaos

⌁As with all the aces, the Ace of Swords indicates that one is about to experience a moment of breakthrough. With its sharp blade and
representing the power of the intellect, this sword has the ability to cut through deception and find truth. In layman's terms, this card
represents that moment in which one can see the world from a new point of view, as a place that is filled with nothing but new possibilities.
It is, therefore, the best time to work on your goals - as the aces all give green lights, and are signals of waiting opportunities and new
beginnings.
The Ace of Swords indicates that one is about to experience a moment of breakthrough.

⌁It might also be a good time for you to seek justice and the truth in all matters since your conscience is clear, and your thoughts are swift.
If you rise to the occasion, your sharpness and clarity in thought will be rewarded. 
When we look at the swords closely, and see its double-edge, we are also reminded that this sword may be either used for noble deeds or to
deal destruction. It all depends on the wielder, and is a warning too that excessive power holds the danger to corrupt. If you stick with
principles, the sword will serve you well.

Two of Swords
Upright  difficult choices, indecision, stalemate
Reverse d lesser of two evils, no right choice, confusion
When we see the Two of Swords in a reading, we are encountering a stalemate. Two equal and opposing forces are joined in battle, and
there seems to be no end in sight. This wasn't what you had in mind when you chanced to walk down this path, and you find yourself caught
in the middle. Without something, or someone to intervene, this may continue indefinitely. We find ourselves in a situation where we must
make a choice, we can side with one part of the situation, or we can side with the other. Neither seems particularly appealing, which makes
the decision even more difficult. But unless we move past this stalemate, there can be no more progress.
We find ourselves in a situation where we must make a choice...Neither seems particularly appealing.
The Two of Swords is often related with balance and partnership. It signifies the need to keep your relationships balanced. Regardless if
it is in business, friendship or romantic relationship, you may find yourself struggling to maintain the current state of affairs, and may
find yourself caught in the middle.  In regards to your work, you may be currently stuck in limbo and are perhaps waiting on another
party's decision. Remain patient and avoid pressuring people in making their decision abruptly. 
The Two of Swords meaning may depict a warning to have caution. Like the woman in the card, you may be choosing to keep the
blindfold on, hoping the problem will just go away. You should avoid evading any issues that you are facing, since it will not solve your
problems. 
The situation we see in the reversed Two of Swords is a stalemate of a legendary kind, one where two forces are battling each other. This
battle can be representative of both something internal or external, and you are forced to be in between and be the decision maker. However,
because neither party seems particularly pleasing to work with, you may find yourself confused, the pressure is too much, and you are unable
to make a decision.
When you do make the decision, it will be choosing between two bad outcomes. Do not worry, the more important thing here is to make
a choice, from then on, we can deal with whatever consequences come.

Three of Swords
Upright 🌹 heartbreak, suffering, grief
Reversed 🌹 recovery, forgiveness, moving on
🌹 The Three of Swords depicts the message of rejection, betrayal, hurt and discouragement. In moments
like these, we are well served by the mind. If you can think logically about it and prepare for the
experience, the impact of this pain may be minimized.
🌹 But remember too, that pain and grief are a normal part of life, because they make us appreciate what
joy and happiness we have, as well as teaching us. It is through pain that we learn to be avoid mistakes
that could lead us into danger and grief. It is therefore a necessity in the journey of life. The Three of
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Swords therefore is a depiction of suffering that is meant to make us stronger, more careful and more
vigilant.
Sometimes life gives us no choice - we are knocked down. But what determines one's future is the choice of whether to
remain down or rise again.
🌹 Sometimes life gives us no choice - we are knocked down. But what determines one's future is the
choice of whether to remain knocked down, or rise again. Each little piece of suffering you encounter
serves as a stepping stone to find a deeper meaning in this world. This card comes at a time when you
need to prepare yourself for this next stage in life. While the grief may be extremely hurtful, it enables
you to forget your past and focus on your future knowing that you have control of what actions you take
afterwards. Don’t dwell so much on what is troubling you but instead, focus on what is approaching,
because you determine your fate. 
🌹 The Three of Swords reversed indicates that have faced a recent loss, a break-up or a moment of grief.
You may be still recovering from this, and your emotions have not completely calmed, making it difficult
to move on. Although you may still be thinking of your past suffering, this card may be a signal that
it's time to let go and look forwards towards life ahead of you, because there is much for you to enjoy.
🌹 Many don’t see this, and they end up being immersed in their own pain for too long, delaying their own
recovery process. Don’t focus too much on what happened, renew your emotions and gather your
courage. The reversed Three of Swords card is here to let you know that all difficult moments pass - they
are not there to stay, and when we fall, we can also rise again.
Four of Swords
Upright 🌼 rest, restoration, contemplation
Reversed 🌼 restlessness, burnout, stress
🌼After the time of chaos, anger and pain depicted in the Three of Swords, the Four of Swords can signal
that it is time to retreat. The Four of Swords is a moment of rest. Whether this is from a choice to
withdraw, or whether it is from pure exhaustion, it is not clear. We are still tender from the wounds that
were inflicted, and the battle weapons still hang above us as a grim reminder of what was lost. In order to
continue and re-emerge in your daily life, you must take the time now to take a breather. There is always
the faint fear that something more is bound to happen again and it is advisable that you take all chances to
rest. 
The Four of Swords is a moment of rest. Whether this is from a choice to withdraw, or whether it is from pure exhaustion,
it is not clear.
🌼You need to gain strength and clarity in a quiet environment away from your current circumstances. It
is time to re-evaluate, organize and understand your priorities. This helps to rejuvenate one’s spirit, and
you come out stronger than before. 
🌼The Four of Swords indicates it is time to gather new strength and prepare to face a new challenge. You
have faced crisis after crisis, and it is wearing you out. You can face a new challenge only after getting
away from everything and embracing a new atmosphere. 
🌼Take the time to nurture yourself to re-enter life. Within us glimmers hope, and it lies quietly, waiting
to reveal itself after we are healed anew.
🌼Although the Four of Swords card in a reading could mean it’s time for healing, a reversed card could
mean restlessness. 🌼Your heart is willing to relax, but this is not what your mind wants. You feel that
you have too much that is depending on you. 🌼Following this path is not advised, as it could have affects
on your health.
🌼You can continue to fight, but sometimes that is ineffectual and you must have enough awareness of
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your own strength to decide when to back out. To rest, to retreat, is a means of self love sometimes, and
though you may try to push ahead, that will only make it difficult for you in the long term.
Five of Swords
Upright 🌻 unbridled ambition, win at all costs, sneakiness
Reversed🌻 lingering resentment, desire to reconcile, forgiveness
🌻This card indicates that you are engaging in a conflict of some nature. It can also suggest a disagreement with others,
which leads to hostility and tension. Despite the fact that you think you’ve won, you might still lose in the big picture,
because you have annoyed or hurt those that you have argued with, and as a result, you are on the road to isolating yourself.
Perhaps, at the moment, you believed that it was more important to be right rather than appreciate and understand where
the other side was coming from.
🌻Right now, it's important to attempt to pick up the pieces. You still have the chance to act while the conflict is still fresh.
You may feel as if everyone and everything is against you. You might also lose some friends along the way. This is why
you will need to make a significant decision about your point of view. What is more important to you? Mutual progress, or
winning? This might require you to stand up to a conflict within yourself.
What is more important to you? Mutual progress, or winning?
🌻The card represents ambition in a way which is rather negative. Too much ambition without actual regard to the
consequences or the people that you affect is never something good. Misplaced ambition such as the one depicted by this
card can leave you as a dejected loser or a callous winner – in both cases, the connotation is rather negative. This card
instead asks us to be more considerate of those that we surround ourselves with, to let go of ego.
🌻In the upright position, the Five of Swords is a card of tension, conflict, and disagreement. The Five of Swords reversal
meaning shows you that all you want is for that particular period to be over so that you can forget and forgive. Because you
are beginning to understand that winning is not everything, you will be capable of focusing your energy on something a lot
more constructive and positive.
🌻Another interpretation of this card in reverse is that the conflict you are experiencing is actually going to become more
upsetting as you realize that there can only be losers. These are terms that you need to come to grips with.

Six of Swords
Upright 🌺 transition, leaving behind, moving on
Reversed 🌺 emotional baggage, unresolved issues, resisting transition
🌺The meaning of the Six of Swords is that you are experiencing a transition of some kind, but one that is not happy and
filled with regret. This transition will most likely be the result of decisions you made in the past, and now they are forcing
you to leave something behind in order to move forward. Despite your sadness, you need to remember that moving on is
the ideal option for your future.
Despite your sadness, you need to remember that moving on is the ideal option for your future.
🌺Life is filled with moments when you are going to be forced into letting go of things that you have become attached to.
This will be challenging. The Six of Swords shows the sadness that you may be feeling, but you have to remember that the
pain will not last, so you should look instead to the future for strength. 
🌺In life, there will be times that the only way to fix a problem is to leave it and move to start anew. You may feel like this
is the coward’s way out, but escape is the only approach that is left when you have tried all other methods. The important
part is to plot your new course that will lead you to happiness. The Six of Swords in this case, is to plan using your logic,
clarity, and objectivity about where you are now, where you have been and where you want to go. Intuition can help, but
you need to think logically to ensure your success.
🌺The Six of Swords reversed can indicate that you have been trying to move on and make the transitions you need.
However, you may be experiencing challenges making these a reality. You may keep returning to the past, whether it's
because there are issues that are not resolved, or you are questioning your decisions. 
🌺Another Six of Swords reversal meaning is that you have been resisting the transitions that life is giving you. You may
feel that you are being forced into making moves before you wanted to or you do not want to move at all. In this case, you
should think about the benefits of the moves, instead of the drawbacks. Like Orpheus in the underworld, you must only
look ahead and not backwards, for if you do look backwards, you risk falling apart.

Seven of Swords
Upright 🌷 deception, trickery, tactics and strategy
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Reversed 🌷 coming clean, rethinking approach, deception

🌷The Seven of Swords in general, is said to be about betrayal and deception. When you get this card, it
may imply that you or someone else in your life is having difficulty getting away with something. There
are instances when we are forced to be sneaky, hoping that we will not be discovered. When we are found
out, we have to face the consequences - whether it's embarrassment, punishment, or worse. Sometimes
this happens when there are instances when you had to think on your feet, and did something that was
somewhat shrewd and out of character. Now there is a danger of the secret coming out.
There are instances when we are forced to be sneaky, hoping that we will not be discovered. When we are found out, we
have to face the consequences.
🌷You may be tempted to sneak away from somewhere, indicating a situation that is no longer working as
expected. Instead of dealing with it, you choose to sneak away and hope that you will go unnoticed.
Perhaps you were hoping that this issue would just resolve itself over time, and you've neglected it -
leaving it to only grow and get worse.
🌷The big question, when looking at the Seven of Swords, is whether escaping will solve this problem
that you are facing. While you might be thinking that you have gotten away, you discover that the
situation has cornered you and you are found out as you are trying to escape.
🌷There are instances when the Seven of Swords may indicate the willingness to go solo. You may have
the urge to explore and discover some things on your own. This can be an effective approach if you want
to assert your independence and bypass group agreement. The Seven of Swords symbolism may be
encouraging you to go on this path; sometimes innovation comes from a rogue genius.
🌷The Seven of Swords reversed can have multiple meanings depending on the context of the other cards
within the reading. It can suggest firstly a need to change your approach - the tactics you've been using
are not working. While upright, this card can stand for a cunning victory attained by deception and
trickery, the reversal can stand for either a more extreme version of such behavior. Or instead, a kind of
renewal of conscience. You or someone in your circle may be deciding to unburden themselves with their
guilt, and come clean about some piece of manipulation they have been involved in. Trust has been
broken, but with a confession, you may be on the road to repairing it. There is a desire here to try and do
things in a different way, one that is collaborative rather than independent.
Eight of Swords
Upright ∾ imprisonment, entrapment, self-victimization
Reversed ∾ self-acceptance, new perspective, freedom
∾The general meaning in the Eight of Swords is that of a feeling of being trapped and victimized. You may feel powerless
because, in your mind, you feel that changing the situation might be beyond you. This feeling of helplessness that you
have, the feeling that you have no agency in your life, has played a major role in making your situation worse.
Surrendering one’s power to an unknown entity, whether it's fate, or God, the government or something else means that you are giving
away your own personal responsibility to affect change.
∾Surrendering one’s power to an unknown entity, whether it's fate, or God, the government or something else means that
you are giving away your own personal responsibility to affect change. You have willingly relinquished the driver's seat in
the journey of your own life, and it isn't going well for you. It is advisable for you to avoid making an important decision at
this time since your judgment is likely clouded.
∾The good news is that because these traps are things that we create ourselves, we can also leave them if we put our
minds to it. It is simply the matter of taking off the blindfold and seeing beyond the limited perspective that we created for
ourselves - to see the possibilities, and to recognize that you have your own internal power.
∾Getting the reversed Eight of Swords is a good sign, since it shows maturity and self-acceptance, and a recognition of
one's own power and responsibility - especially after a long struggle of doubt. It means that one is capable of making
conscious decisions because they are confident in who they are, and their power to affect change in both themselves and
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the world. It's time to free ones self from the past and proverbially clear out their closet, creating room for new things and
experiences.

Nine of Swords
Upright 🌸 anxiety, hopelessness, trauma
Reversed 🌸 hope, reaching out, despair
🌸The Nine of Swords is often associated with fear and anxiety, about all the things that worry you and
keep you up at night. Sometimes this card can be associated with trauma - one which may be shameful
for you to confide with others about, and all the psychological responses that come from experiencing
that trauma. 
Sometimes this card can be associated with trauma - one which may be shameful for you to confide with others about
🌸When we are never released from the entrapment depicted in the Eight of Swords, we escalate into the
Nine of Swords, where we are plagued by nightmares. The suit of swords is one that is concerned with
the mind, with logic, with intelligence, and with communication, but somehow the Nine of Swords was
caught on the destructive end of the mind, the one which turns inward on itself, multiplies and festers.
Questions are plaguing you, and you find yourself reciting all the possibilities - all the things that can
happen to you. You are haunted by what could be.
🌸There is a sense of repetition within this card, that some event which has troubled you before, and one
which you managed to either repress or run away from, is coming back again. Sharing your grief does at
least provide an outlet for your pain and may release you from carrying this burden alone. Is there anyone
that you can feel comfortable speaking to?
Sharing your grief does at least provide an outlet for your pain and may release you from carrying this burden alone.
🌸In cases where it is less about trauma and more about general anxiety, analyze yourself and think if this
is a feeling that is within your control or if there are other factors that contribute to your anxiety.
Concentrate on the matters which you can control, and learn to ask for help.
🌸To come across the Nine of Swords reversed still signals something similar to the upright version - that
you may find yourself being terrorized by nightmares, by anxiety and stress. Some trauma from your past
is coming back, and you find the grief of unresolved issues overwhelming.
🌸But here we also see hope, at least there is the desire to leave this nightmare. You must understand that
this suffering will not cease until you yourself put in the effort to leave it. There is much work that you
must do to drag yourself towards release. But just as you have a ways out, you must understand that you
can still fall deeper into despair. Your job is to avoid that outcome, if you push forward you may find
yourself out, but if you do not, you may find yourself sinking deeper.
Ten of Swords
Upright 🕇 failure, collapse, defeat
Reversed 🕇 can't get worse, only upwards, inevitable end
🕇 The Ten of Swords indicate a major disaster of some sort. It shows that a certain force of extreme
magnitude has come to hit you in your life - one that you may have not foreseen. There is a sense of
betrayal that is indicated here, for the character is stabbed in the back. This seems to be a reminder that
despite how much we try, we cannot control everything - there are things that are beyond our ability to
change. Here, this situation is unavoidable. 
🕇 The tale of the suit of swords is a powerful metaphor, one that ends in tragedy. The swords are a
symbol of the intellect, of intelligence and logic, and yet we find the final culmination of this suit a
complete and total defeat of the spirit. We must realize that the swords are a weapon that can have
immense potential for destruction or for good. The story as it unfolds from the ace to the ten is one where
an untrained individual uses this weapon for faulty reasons - makes many mistakes, and then spends an
entire lifetime attempting to run away from the power that he misused.
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The story as it unfolds from the ace to the ten is one where an untrained individual uses this weapon for faulty reasons - makes many
mistakes, and then spends an entire lifetime attempting to run away from the power that he misused.
🕇 This person believes the swords are external to him when they are part of him, and when they
inevitably return, he once again suffers. His pain is not the pain of his circumstances usually, but the pain
of fear, of anxiety, of not being able to be a master of his surroundings. After the hopelessness of the nine
of swords, what could have happened? Were you overwhelmed by the pressure? Or did you take the final
sword upon yourself and admit defeat?
🕇 The Ten of Swords depicts that situation where your mentality is ‘poor me’, you feel like there is
nothing you can do. Pause and remember that as with the death card, the end of something means a new
beginning. Let go of what you have lost, and focus on the new path forward because that is where your
life is meant to go. A good example is a break-up with your partner - though it could be intensely painful,
it could also be the beginning of a new sense of independence.
🕇 When we see any version of the Ten of Swords , the feelings are powerful. Whether reversed or
upright, the card signals the finality of defeat. There is no way to avoid this tragedy - it has happened over
a long course of events that have been a long time coming.
🕇 With the reversal though, also comes to a recognition that you have hit rock bottom, there is no more
that is left for you to give. With that also comes the release that things can only get better and the cycle
can start anew. But like with the eight and nine of swords, this release must be initiated by you. There is
an opportunity being presented here to correct what has hurt you, but you must make the effort to climb
out yourself. What has happened was terrible, but everyone has a part in the responsibility.
Page of Swords
Upright 🕆 curiosity, restlessness, mental energy
Reversed 🕆 deception, manipulation, all talk

🕆 Bright and alert, the Page of Swords is someone who never seems to run out of ideas. She is curious, always asking questions, and gifted
with a sharp tongue and quick wit to match. Her aptitude for language also makes her an incredible communicator, and with her love of
ideas, you may find her always engaged in some passionate debate.
Her aptitude for language also makes her an incredible communicator, and with her love of ideas, you may find her always engaged in
some passionate debate.
🕆 She seems to thrive on almost a kind of nervous energy, as if there was too much inside her to say, the wheels in her head always turning.
As a news bearer, she may bring news that is represented by her suit - particularly, gossip, legal matters, agreements. Alternatively, you may
find yourself required to use her energy - be alert, keep your eyes open and stay sharp and vigilant.
🕆 This card may indicate that you are very eager to execute an idea that you have been having or a project that you cooked up just recently.
You are quite passionate about it, and you cannot wait to share the progress with others. Compared to your passionate heart, time seems to be
standing still. It is time to be talkative. When a Page of Swords appears in a reading, it signifies communication and sharing of ideas.
Whether it is someone else’s ideas or yours, it is time to open up and talk about them as long as it is a constructive.
🕆 When the Page of Swords is reversed, all the negative characteristics of her come out - and she may become almost dangerous. Being
gifted with a sharp and alert mind, she may be using it for deception and manipulation. The sword that she wields may be used to create pain,
her natural gift for language turned to a weapon. She may lack the understanding or the maturity to understand the suffering that she causes,
feeling the rush that one gets upon lashing out. On the other hand, this page may be someone of empty words or promises - who though loves
talking, does not really talk about much of substance.
🕆 Take care to show strength and action behind your words, for you may be damaging your reputation.

Knight of Swords
Upright ☩action, impulsiveness, defending beliefs 
Reversed ☩ no direction, disregard for consequences, unpredictability
☩When we are thoroughly obsessed by a certain idea and strongly wish to manifest it, we are oftentimes so blinded by the actual desire for
its fulfillment that we fail to note the difficulties which we may come across, or the actions and consequences that it could bring. The Knight
of Swords is a very powerful figure that is full of life as well as energy. This needs to be balanced with a proper and actual realization of
compassion and responsibility.
Once the knight sets forth towards his goals, there is absolutely no stopping him. He doesn’t see - and he doesn’t care - about any
upcoming challenges. 
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☩Once the knight sets forth towards his goals, there is absolutely no stopping him. He doesn’t see - and he doesn’t care - about any
upcoming challenges. He is filled with sheer ambition, strength and determination to succeed with his quest no matter what. ☩However, this
determination could also blind him to see the potential consequences of his actions on others as he makes his way to success. He may charge
forth into a very dangerous territory without preparation or actual foresight, and this could lead him to great danger.
☩The reversed Knight of Swords suggests incredible impatience, impulsiveness alongside his bursting with energy. This Knight of
Swords has a lot of energy but lacks any kind of direction, and this oftentimes results in them making rather rash decisions as well as pulling
down other people with them. 
☩Their thoughts are oftentimes scattered throughout without any actual organization or logic. They are most likely disorganized and
unprepared for the things that they actually want to achieve. The Knight of Swords reversal meaning indicates that you still have a lot of
miles to walk in order to get the valuable life experience that you need in order to overcome adversities along the way. This is something to
consider.

Queen of Swords
Upright ∞ complexity, perceptiveness, clear mindedness
Reversed ∞ cold hearted, cruel, bitterness
∞ The Queen of Swords is an archetype of an older, wiser feminine intellect. She could be thought of as the most masculine of the all
the queens and may come off as quite stern and emotionless. This card represents the importance of making judgments without relying
on emotion alone. The Queen of Swords beckons you to look at all the facts before making a decision. This queen does have
compassion, which is why she has her hand reaching outwards in offering, but she wants to connect to people using an understanding
that is intellectual.
This card represents the importance of making judgments without relying on emotion alone. The Queen of Swords beckons you to
look at all the facts before making a decision.
∞ This card also means that you will need to become independent with your judgments. You must rely on the unbiased intelligence,
which has you researching alternative viewpoints and thinking carefully on your decision. Compassion and empathy in these cases can
distract you from your task, so you need you are trying to keep a strong objective view while avoiding getting emotions involved. 
∞ The Queen of Swords can also be about the way that we speak with others. This queen has the ability to tell people the way it is.
This allows her to get her point across, so there is no confusion about what is being said. Above all, truth is important to her, so she
feels no need to soften her comments, thoughts, or opinions. She also expects the same frankness from other people, so this means that
you need to be clear with everything that is being said, even if it may hurt.
∞ The Queen of Swords reversed meaning is that you may be thinking too much with your heart, and you are becoming too
emotionally involved with your current situation. You have to start thinking more objectively, because your emotions could lead you
astray. Take the time to look at the situation using various facts and use your head to create a clearer picture of what is really going on.
Only then, can you decide what your next move should be.
∞ When reversed, the Queen of Swords can also be quite bitter, coldhearted, or resentful. You may have started to isolate yourself for
a number of reasons, but the outside world could be taking this in the wrong way. You may have some explaining to do, especially if
your relationships end up being stressed by your desire for solitude.

King of Swords
Upright ⁜ head over heart, discipline, truth
Reversed ⁜ manipulative, cruel, weakness
⁜The King of Swords appearing in a reading suggests that you should remain objective in your current
situation - you must establish truth by sticking to the facts. The King of Swords and his intellectual power
implies that you will need to use your intellect to make your point known and attain your goals. Besides
your experience and education, you should be sharp and observant, to see deeply into problems that come
your way.
Because he rules over the suit of swords, he has a special connection to rules, laws, and diplomacy, which are systems of logical
thought applied and manifest on earth.
⁜The King of Swords meaning also shows that you need to be stern in your role while ensuring that you
have clarity of mind at all times. When judging a situation, you need to consider all the possible
consequences to make an appropriate judgment. You will need to leave your emotions out of the
judgment so as to maintain rational thinking at all times. The King of Swords meaning suggests that you
should take time to reason with others and be candid with the observations that you have made.
⁜As far as your personal life goes, the King of Swords urges you to use your intellect and logic to
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maneuver the path that lies ahead. You will need to confront the issue at hand and make a sober decision.
The King of Swords implies that you should be able to look at any situation and make a decision with
complete impartiality. He can also be an indicator of the high ethical standards that the King of Swords
demonstrates.
⁜The King of Swords in reversed shows tyrannical, abusive and manipulative habits. It may indicate the
misuse of one’s mental power, drive, and authority. This is an illustration of persuasion and manipulation,
so as to fulfill selfish desires. The King of Swords reversal meaning may also imply that you are showing
off your level of intelligence by using big words when discussing ordinary topics. Another interpretation
is that you may also be a loose cannon, especially where there are angry outbursts and impulses.

Ace of Pentacles
Upright✤ opportunity, prosperity, new venture
Reversed ✤ lost opportunity, missed chance, bad investment
✤ The aces in the tarot are all indicative of new beginnings. When you draw any of them, it means that you are at a point in your life where a
new cycle is beginning - you are about to start afresh.
✤ Because the suit of pentacles is primarily concerned with all things material (not just financial, but also with the sensual), this reset could
manifest itself as a new career, the undertaking of a new venture, or the start of putting more care into your health.
✤ Wherever this beginning takes place, the Ace of Pentacles assures that what is to come will bring great abundance and opportunity. 
Watering this seed has the potential to be very rewarding - for anything that is grown on this energy is meant to
be stable, secure and give a good yield.
✤ To see the Ace of Pentacles indicates a seed being planted in the material world, in your feelings of security and stability. Like a seed, this
opportunity must also be nurtured, and sometimes invested in with energy, time or funds. Watering this seed has the potential to be very
rewarding - for anything that is grown on this energy is meant to be stable, secure and give a good yield.
✤ Prosperity is coming your way.
✤ One also has to make sure that they are psychologically prepared for the opportunities that are appearing. To be able to harvest the gift of
the pentacles, we need to be filled with the calm that stability brings - this is a kind of spiritual prosperity, if you will. This kind of mindset
can mean we become open to trying new things and not sticking to the old, washed out routine.
✤ When one gets a reversed Ace of Pentacles, it may mean that they are about to face hard financial times as well as a lot of elusive
opportunities. At this time, you are being advised against taking large financial risks and to think all your choices through when you are
given a deal. 
It might also be a good time for an individual to seek advice from others and avoid making rushed decisions since the time isn’t just right. It
wouldn’t be a good time for one to jump into a new job or business opportunity - especially if the main motivation for joining is to
pursue prospects of higher financial gain. It might just be an illusion that can lead to your downfall.

Two of Pentacles
Upright ✟ balancing decisions, priorities, adapting to change
Reversed ✟ loss of balance, disorganized, overwhelmed
✟The Two of Pentacles is a card about balance - the coins are displayed in a manner that is precarious, any small change in
wind or weight can tip and send them falling. For those that may have more coins to go around, they can afford to be less
careful, but at this moment things may be tight. Wealth too, is a kind of energy, and it is the kind whose goings in and
goings out are easiest and most tangible to see. 
For those that may have more coins to go around, they can afford to be less careful, but at this moment things
may be tight.
✟There is a possibility that you are trying hard to keep the two aspects of your life in a perfect and delicate balance. This
could be your career, money, love and health. The balancing act depicted in the card suggests that there are two major
factors that you are deeply concerned about. It is time for you to step back to have a better perspective of the situation.
While you may initially think it will save you time, multi-tasking may just worsen the situation. Cut down on your tasks
and concentrate on these two factors that are troubling you.
✟You've done a good job keeping things stable, for you seem to be able to adapt well to all the changes that ask you to
continually re-balance.
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✟When it comes to love, the Two of Pentacles is associated with your inability to provide the energy and time required to
make your partner happy. Your partnership should be your main priority, but with all the madness in other areas of your
life, you are finding it hard to devote your attention to your loved ones. With regards to finances, you should pay heed on
the bottom line.
✟You should have a clear picture on your financial state. Plan your finances accordingly, control your expenditures and
increase your stream of income to create a solid foundation for your future. In terms of health, this card is asking you to
find a balance between your own well-being and your responsibilities. It's easy to make yourself the last priority when you
have so many things happening around you. 
When the Two of Pentacles is in reversed position, it can mean that you are trying to juggle much too many things in your
life.
✟You need to take at least a short break to eliminate the stress. In case you are feeling that you can’t handle everything,
you need to consider your own well-being and provide yourself with a time to breathe. In your work, the Two of Pentacles
reversal can be a positive omen. Avoid committing to a lot of things since it will overwhelm you.
✟In your finances, you need to learn how to live in your capacity. The Two of Pentacles reversal meaning reminds you to
be aware of your income and expenditures since overspending can become a large issue, especially when you are being
pulled in many directions.

Three of Pentacles
Upright 𝄪 teamwork, collaboration, building
Reversed 𝄪 lack of teamwork, disorganized, group conflict
𝄪 The threes in the tarot represent the successful completion of a goal - it takes the sources of energy in the ace and the twos and adds a foundational factor, and
usually involves a group of some sort. In this scenario, the upright three of pentacles meaning is that there is a successful achievement of all the requirements to
pursue your business, deal, venture or any other kind of endeavor. Successful projects usually require different kinds of expertise, and at this moment, the Three of
Pentacles means that all the skills required are coming together. In short, you are enjoying working together as part of a team, and also in the initial success of
this bigger project.
Successful projects usually require different kinds of expertise, and at this moment, the Three of Pentacles means
that all the skills required are coming together.
𝄪 The three pentacles reveal a successful beginning towards achieving your goals, it is a sign of encouragement that you should press on with the same effort
without giving up. You may struggle to accomplish your goals as an individual, but the Three of Pentacles also teaches people not ignore the talents of the others
that surround you. You need the collaboration of others, with diverse viewpoints, experiences and expertise to accomplish something more than you could have ever
dreamed of.
𝄪 The Three of Pentacles reversal meaning indicates that there is lack of team work; it shows that people are working against each other and undermining the
project along the way. There seems to be too much competition between them - each person is trying to display superiority. This result to scarcity of resources - too
many people are viewing their project partners as competitors.
𝄪 When you are in such a team, it is good to ensure that you try as much as possible to inspire camaraderie. With this constant bickering, it is hard for the projects in
the reversed Three of Pentacles to come into completion. You may find that people are not listening to others, and everyone is working for themselves. This
difference in motives and ambitions yields complications. If you can be the first to reach out and give everyone a chance to be heard and considered, perhaps this
project has a chance to move forward.

Four of Pentacles
✧
Upright  conservation, frugality, security
Reversed ✧  greediness, stinginess, possessiveness
✧ The Four of Pentacles card is capable of generating both negative and positive perceptions. On one hand, the card signifies that you
have successfully managed to accomplish much of your goals and you have managed to attain a significant material wealth in the
process. However, on the other hand, there is a significant chance that you will start valuing things only for their material worth. You
have worked hard to get to the point where you are now, and it is absolutely natural for your to desire to make sure that you remain
stable. But this also has a chance to turn you into an overly possessive or greedy person who wants to ensure that no one is capable of
taking away your own wealth.
There is a chance to turn you into an overly possessive or greedy person who wants to ensure that no one is
capable of taking away your own wealth. 
✧ The Four of Pentacles is also a card which shows that you are currently in a position in which you have solid investments and that
you are financially stable. Because of your new-found wealth, you are being particularly conservative about money, and you are most
definitely not inclined to gamble when it comes to any kind of financial matters. You are protective of what you have managed to
accumulate throughout time, and you desire to steadily increase your overall net worth.
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✧ Be aware that without risk, there is no reward - if you spend too much of your time attempting to conserve, you may become a
prisoner to your own material possessions. Wealth is a kind of energy as well, and we create what we express. 
✧ When reversed, the Four of Pentacles veers sharply into the negative meanings of the card. Instead of being protective you become
greedy, and you succumb to stinginess. You are haunted by certain fears of poverty which compels you to be nothing but materialistic.
You are incredibly self-protective and defensive in terms of materialistic things, and you are not opening up to trust other people out
of fear that they may be taking them away. 
✧ On the other side, you might actually be spending too much money, and you need to start getting a proper hold of your actual
financial resources. In any case, the card is capable of inducing both positive and negative associations, and you need to be very
accountable and considerate if you get the Four of Pentacles in a reading.

Five of Pentacles
Upright ❉need, poverty, insecurity
Reversed ❉ recovery, charity, improvement
❉ Whenever the Five of Pentacles shows up in a reading, it suggests a time of hardship and insecurity. The meaning of this card can be deep
loneliness, illness, poverty or loss. Your status might take a turn for the worse in the near future. There is a chance that you will lose something
significant, whether it is financial wealth or an important item. Deterioration of your health might be already ongoing or be very sudden.
There is a chance that you will lose something significant, whether it is financial wealth or an important item.
❉ The person with crutches has a lot of symbolism. This person may be feeling cursed - that their bad luck is something that they can’t shake off
easily. The Five of Pentacles symbolism can also be that of old debts, high credit card balances, or unpaid loans. It is a reminder that you should
consider sorting out your finances. Mistakes you have made in the past might also haunt you.
❉ The Five of Pentacles is not a good sign when it comes to questions relating to love. It can be an indicator that the person you love is not feeling
the same way. And just like the figures on the card, you might feel like you were left out in the cold.
❉ Unlike the upright version, the Five of Pentacles reversal meaning can be a positive one. The snow is now on top, which represents brightness
coming into your life. The stained glass now symbolizes a passageway with the Pentacles serving as the light at the end of the tunnel. The reversed
Five of Pentacles means change is coming. 
❉ When drawing this card, it can mean that the worst is now over, but don’t expect changes to happen overnight. It will take some time before you
can recover, and find strength once again. This means you will be able to regain stability in terms of property, health, relationships, business, or
finances. 
❉ Slow recovery from illness can be indicated by the Five of Pentacles reversed as well. You will be able to find a treatment that can lead to
recovery. If you are caring for someone, then it can mean that help will be made available, whether it is financial or practical assistance.

Six of Pentacles
Upright◈ charity, generosity, sharing
 

Reversed ◈ strings attached, stinginess, power and domination

 

◈ The Six of Pentacles means is that you are in a position where you have a good relationship with your
income. Like the main figure in the card, the amount of money that you bring in and your expenses are
balanced well, and you are fortunate enough to not have any stress. You are also grateful for all that you
own and can happily share your wealth with others. As you can tell from the imagery in the card, the Six
of Pentacles can be about charity. You can either be the man giving away money to the needy, or a
beggar gratefully receiving what you need from wealthy donor.
As you can tell from the imagery in the card, the Six of Pentacles can be about charity. You can either be the man
giving away money to the needy, or a beggar gratefully receiving what you need from wealthy donor.
◈ If the card is showing that you are the giver, you have built up wealth, and you are now able to help
others with financial assistance. You may have lived long enough in the darkness of the Five of Pentacles
to be able to see the light. You are thinking about giving to charities or helping someone who could need
your support and was in the same position you were before. The Six of Pentacles does not have to be
about material gifts or money, it can also mean your time and presence. 
◈ If the card is showing you are one of the beggars, you could be receiving someone else’s charity. This
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could help you recover, so take the help - you will be able to repay the kindness in the future. You may
also be able to find ways of becoming self-sufficient in the future. Despite this situation, you should be
mindful that you should not become desperate or submissive during this time.
◈ The Six of Pentacles reversed can suggest that charity can be one-way. If you have loaned someone
money, you should not be expecting your money to be paid back, or your favor to be returned in the
future. You should be cautious about the people you are lending money to, especially if you are not
financially stable. You could also have problems with spending and giving away more than you can really
afford. 
◈ The Six of Pentacles reversed can also warn you about the debts that you have. This could mean that
you are in over your head and it is going to come back and be a major problem in the future. You should
also be careful of entering business endeavors during this time because you could end up with a huge
loss, instead of getting a return on your investment. 
◈ The last Six of Pentacles reversal meaning is that there is selfishness related to giving and charity. This
may mean that you are willing to give others in a way that is not to benefit them, but to benefit yourself.
You should be cautious that you are not just being charitable to prove you are giving or generous to
others. The source of generosity should be selfless, not selfish.

Seven of Pentacles
Upright ♱hard work, perseverance, diligence
Reversed♱ work without results, distractions, lack of rewards
♱The meaning of the Seven of Pentacles relates to investment and effort. It follows the Six of Pentacles which refers to the end of financial
or material hardship. If you have been putting in time and effort in your work, it signifies that your efforts are paying off and they are going
to pay off in the future as well. 
♱If you are looking to invest, the Seven of Pentacles suggests that you are ready to put in a lot of effort, time and work into whatever you
want to achieve. It reaffirms you of your long-term vision and helps to show that you are not confined to seeing results in the short term only.
It shows how much you value the investment because of the effort that you are willing to put in.
It reaffirms you of your long-term vision and helps to show that you are not confined to seeing results in the short
term only.
♱The Seven of Pentacles is also related to fear of failure. You do not know whether you are going to reap fruit from your hard work. It could
also signify frustration when there is a delay. You may have been putting a lot of effort into your projects, but it does not seem to bear any
fruit right now. The good thing is that it means that you are learning from your failures and mistakes. ♱It may initially not seem like it, but
mistakes allow you to look into how to better invest your time to get the most out of your future ventures.
♱The Seven of Pentacles reversed means that your returns may be scattered for now. It could also mean that the rewards of your labor are
not as significant as you thought. The advantage of this is that it shows that you know when to stop investing your time, money or energy in
a particular project. You, therefore, need to reevaluate your choices, and figure out where you should put your resources. The Seven of
Pentacles reversal meaning could also be applied to relationships and the effort and emotions that you have invested.
♱The Seven of Pentacles symbolism often deals with business ventures and investments. However, it also cuts across relationships, viewed
as investments as well. The effort put into these investments could be time, money and hard work.

Eight of Pentacles
Upright 🌾apprenticeship, passion, high standards
Reversed🌾 lack of passion, uninspired, no motivation
🌾This card indicates a time that you have to work hard and focus entirely on your tasks. This is not necessarily a negative situation, but this means that you must really strive to be the best. The task that you need
to accomplish can be personal or professional. No matter what type of task it is, do not be afraid to ask for help when things get overwhelming. The Eight of Pentacles refers to the efforts that you undertake.
There is a possibility that there will be a lot of things that you need to address. Hard work is essential, but you still need to find a balance.
The Eight of Pentacles refers to the efforts that you undertake. There is a possibility that there will be a lot of
things that you need to address.
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🌾When it comes to work, those who are seeking employment should expect that the nature of their job will be demanding. The Eight of Pentacles also indicates that you need to be confident in yourself that you
will be able to fulfill the job. For those who are currently employed, you will be responsible for carrying out more tasks and responsibilities. Never hesitate to ask the assistance of your co-workers. In terms of
love, your work may possibly be affecting your relationship. Regardless of how demanding your job is, you need to make some time for your emotional connections with other people.
🌾On the matters of finances, The Eight of Pentacles may signify financial assistance that you have been hoping to receive. Be careful on how you are going to spend this money, remember that this is a fruit of
your hard labor and not luck. When it comes to health, the Eight of Pentacles can mean that it is time for you to commit and work hard in order to improve your health - you must stay vigilant about exercise and
diet.
🌾When reversed, the Eight of Pentacles signifies something similar to the upright position, but the tasks may be even more demanding. This means that you need to execute swiftly and with great care if you want
to be happy and successful with this outcome. In terms of work, the Eight of Pentacles reversed refers to the importance of impressing your employer through your diligence, dedication and intelligence. Never
avoid any task or responsibility in your work - or else this can damage your reputation. In love, the Eight of Pentacles may reveal that both of you may not be prepared to handle the responsibilities to make your
relationship work. 
🌾With regards to finances, you may be delusional about your current financial state. Perhaps you are currently relying on pure luck to make it. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with dreaming, you should
understand that you should be patient and be ready to work hard if you want to improve your standing. In relation to health, the Eight of Pentacles reversed may point to a situation that is worrying you, but you
have no idea how to fix it. Never be afraid to ask the help of a medical professional to help you understand your condition and improve.

Nine of Pentacles
Upright 🍀 fruits of labor, rewards, luxury
Reversed 🍀reckless spending, living beyond means, false success
🍀This Nine of Pentacles card indicates that the querent has reached a stage in their lives where they are confident, independent and self-sufficient.
Through hard work, this person is now ready to enjoy money, leisure and material comfort. 
🍀The difficulties that were faced in the earlier journey of the pentacles appear to be over. The Nine of Pentacles conveys not only joy, but also the
feeling of security and freedom that material wealth can bring. Looking back, the querent can now celebrate the difficulties, the struggles, and the
hard work that lined her path. Her previous challenges gave her the wider perspective she needs to understand the spiritual value of her success.
Knowing how difficult it was to get here, she intends to enjoy every single day that is given to her.
The Nine of Pentacles conveys not only joy, but also the feeling of security and freedom that material wealth can
bring.
🍀Like the other nines in the tarot, sometimes this card indicates that the querent has not yet reached completion in their journey. There is something
that is missing here - the element of her community and relationships. The gifts of the suits are meant to be shared, and yet this woman is so far
from home.
🍀The Nine of Pentacles can also be about a specific time period of this person’s life. This time is about restraint and grace. Diplomacy and grace
will lead to the desired outcome. 
🍀The Nine of Pentacles reversed can be indicative of suffering from financial issues. It can perhaps indicate a false display of security and stability.
There may be a desire here to keep up appearances - to have all the finer things in life even when we cannot afford to do so. Where does this stem
from? 
🍀Take this as an opportunity for you to figure out what it is most important. The Nine of Pentacles reversed indicates a moment when one truly sees
- perhaps for the first time, that we cannot depend completely on material wealth to bring happiness.
🍀Other meanings of this card differ with context - you may instead find yourself at a period in life where you should be able to rest and relax after
years of hard work, but you find yourself unable to unwind. In this case, rejuvenation is the ultimate advice of the Nine of Pentacles reversed.
You need to take a few steps back and allow yourself to rest and regain your strength.

Ten of Pentacles
Upright 🌷legacy, culmination, inheritance
Reversed 🌷 fleeting success, lack of stability, lack of resources
🌷The Ten of Pentacles deals with permanence and satisfaction. The card shows that everything you have put your efforts into for a long time will pay off in the
future. It suggests that everything will work out well in the end - for you have always kept the long term picture in view, choosing to take no shortcuts. Your legacy
is sure to stand for quite a long time to come. This is a relief, for the path to get here has been filled with setbacks and challenges, making this point of the journey
even sweeter.
Your legacy is sure to stand for quite a long time to come.
🌷In the card, the aged man is able to sit back and relax while watching the lives of his children and grandchildren. The satisfaction he derives from his achievement
is interwoven in his children’s happiness. The meaning of the Ten of Pentacles also relates to the happiness that you experience because you have planted many
seeds of happiness and shared in the lives of others, particularly family members and relatives. It points to the importance of these people in your lives. 
🌷The Ten of Pentacles symbolism is rooted in both financial success and stability. It shows affluence and lack of financial struggle. It also implores you to make
decisions that will not only have positive results in the present but also in the long term. The decisions that you make should produce positive results that last for
generations to come, trickling down to your offspring as well.
🌷The Ten of Pentacles reversed meaning may be a warning about your future financial status. It could point to problems and hiccups later on in life, even though
they may not currently be an issue. It could also show the faulty nature of an investment that you have put a lot of time and effort in. In general, this reversed card
seems to signal that you are placing too many bets on your short-term success, while harming your long-term potential. Take a step back and evaluate whether your
decisions right now will lead to more damage in the future.
🌷The Ten of Pentacles reversed meaning can also deal with relationships. It could show the sudden end of a marriage that has been going strong for years. It could
also show that you have hit a rough patch, but there is still hope for things to get back on track. For those who are single, it could point to the fact that some of
your relationships have been great for short term fun, but lack the substance to lead to lifelong commitment.

Page of Pentacles
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Upright 🌴 ambition, desire, diligence

Reversed 🌴 lack of commitment, greediness, laziness
🌴When we meet the Page of Pentacles, we see immediately that she is one that is ambitious and focused. She is protected, nourished, provided for
by the suit whose name she bears. Guided by it, she is deeply tied to the earth, nature, and all of its gifts. She cherishes the body, for it too is
something which is a manifestation of her element. Her diligence, ambition and loyalty drives her to quickly make plans for the future - for it is
there where her focus lies.
Guided by the pentacles, she is deeply tied to the earth, nature, and all of its gifts. She cherishes the body, for it
too is something which is a manifestation of her element.
🌴 When you meet her, she may be the bearer of news connected to all earthly and material matters. When you hear her message, be inspired as she
is - lay down the foundations to follow your ambitions.
🌴 Generally, the Page of pentacles refers to the kind of energy that you need to complete all that is needed for your work. It may point to the
determination, focus and the ability to stick with a particular task no matter how boring it may seem. In terms of work, the Page of Pentacles may
signify that there are a lot of tasks you are responsible for, but your time to complete them is much too limited. This is not the time to feel
stressed and overwhelmed. Assistance will be there for you, you just have to ask for it. 
🌴 In relation to finances, the Page of Pentacles can refer to the reward for your hard work. For those who are investing their hard–earned money,
this is not the perfect time for you to take the risk. Invest your money in a safe and traditional way - the diligence will pay you back. If you are
currently experiencing a health issue, this problem may be the result of the continuous neglect. Let a professional make sure that this is not the case.
🌴 There is a possibility that you are being distracted with lots of things. Try to borrow the talents of this page and focus your mind before moving
on the next thing.
It may also indicate that you need to give yourself a break to refresh your mind. With regards to work, the Page of Pentacles reversed may signify
that you are currently feeling overwhelmed due to the heavy demands in your workplace. Remember that it is always better to ask for assistance and
complete the work rather than to try to finish it all by yourself and end up failing to do so. In terms of love, you are probably in a solid and steady
romantic relationship, but perhaps someone else has caught your interest lately. 
🌴 When it comes to your finances, the Page of Pentacles reversed may refer to that urge to play and gamble. Be sure to stay responsible and be in
control of your actions. In terms of health, do your best to stay away from dangerous activities.

Knight of Pentacles
Upright ≁ efficiency, hard work, responsibility
Reversed ≁ laziness, obsessiveness, work without reward
⊰ The Knight of Pentacles is about the daily tasks and the responsibility that one has to gain through a specific project. This
knight has the patience to accomplish all his given duties and is considered by others reliable and committed to his work. To
see this card is an indication that there is a need to be trustworthy and reliable.
This knight has the patience to accomplish all his given duties and is considered by others reliable and committed
to his work.
⊱ You are fully committed to your assignments and you make sure that you complete your work efficiently. You are absolutely
loyal and do the best you can in order to make sure the job will be properly completed. Though your sense of duty is admirable,
beware that it does not turn into perfectionism - which can manifest itself in every aspect of your life.
⊰ The Knight of Pentacles can also represent routine, or the kind of general hard work that you go through everyday. The
meaning of the Knight of Pentacles also advises that the querent should continue to do exactly what he is doing. Sticking with
the tried and true methods, he will accomplish everything he has set out to do. Sometimes, going with what has already done is
not necessarily bad.
⊱ When the reversed Knight of Pentacles shows up in a reading, the traits that were once positive in the upright position are
now taken to the extreme. You may feel stuck in your own routine and bored of everything that surrounds you. You may desire
a change of scenery in order to avoid this tiring repetition. The Knight of Pentacles reversed could also indicate that you have
totally ignored many serious aspects of your life. Financial or personal issues are often be neglected in favor of work matters
when this card appears reversed. 
⊰ You may be a driven and ambitious person who struggles to carry the weight of your responsibilities - so much so that you
sacrifice your social life. Perhaps you can try taking more risks or spend more time with friends and loved ones. The Knight of
Pentacles reversed is a strong indication that you need to change this way of living, lest you risk burnout and exhaustion.

Queen of Pentacles
Upright ⊹ practicality, creature comforts, financial security
Reversed ⊹ self-centeredness, jealousy, smothering
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⋇The Queen of Pentacles represents both a down-to-earth woman who plays many roles to ensure that she keeps her family
happy. She knows how and when to show love - keeping an orderly home, cooking comforting meals and takes care of the
children. But do not mistake her for being only a homebody - alongside all these motherly attributes, she can plan business
ventures and execute her plans successfully. It is through her naturally talented business sense that she is surrounded by such
luxury. She is quiet and does not like disclosing her financial accounts, fearing that it could bring more complexity to her life,
which she desires to keep rather simple. She may have a secret bank account that nobody knows about - for she may choose
to be careful, vigilant and self-sufficient.
But do not mistake her for being only a homebody - alongside all these motherly attributes, she can plan business
ventures and execute her plans successfully.
⋇The Queen of Pentacles therefore represents a motherly figure who desires to help you maneuver your way and achieve your
goals with a the helping of her common sense. She will not only show you love, but she will also show you the way forward
whenever you seem to be stranded and confused. With her advice, she will ensure that you do not make dangerous financial
decisions. She offers you precautions, principles and support, all lessons that she has learned in her personal life. Because she
is a self-made woman, she wants too for you to be independent and wise, such that you are also able to raise others and make
them responsible.
⋇When the Queen of Pentacles becomes disconnected with the energy of her suit, she can become someone who is
completely self-absorbed. Gone is the upright generosity in her suit, she can be selfish and even envious when others
successes seem greater than hers. Upright, her home is usually a sanctuary for her guests, but reversed it may instead be
slovenly - she loses the ability to take care of herself and her surroundings. Her focus on the material may manifest negatively,
making her greedy, and yet lacking in her sense of duty and capability. How can she ground herself again, how can she re-enter
the sacred relationship she naturally feels with the earth and all its living creatures?
⋇The Queen of Pentacles reversed may also indicate that you have misplaced priorities, which may eventually
be compromising to your future. You may find yourself distracted and unable to focus on your work and your long-term goals.
You could also be busy working on projects without taking time to consult experienced people who can guide you away from
mistakes. 
⋇This card could also suggest those that you care for are now ready to become accountable and responsible for their own lives.
You must learn to let go and given them their independence - the role of caregiver is most rewarding when your loved ones
have grown strong enough to make their own decisions.

King of Pentacles
Upright ⋈abundance, prosperity, security
Reversed ⋈ greed, indulgence, sensuality
≬ When we meet the King of Pentacles, we feel immediately his regal and generous presence. He is a provider and a protector,
for under his care is a flourishing and abundant kingdom where its citizens are prosperous and encouraged to grow. He is
naturally responsible and reliable, and through the wisdom granted to him by his suit, he has grown all that he has acquired
from practically nothing. To see him in the cards is to envision success - one that was won by earnest work.
He is a provider and a protector, for under his care is a flourishing and abundant kingdom where its citizens are
prosperous and encouraged to grow.
≬ Generally, this card reminds us to stay in control of our energy and our resources in pursuit of a larger goal. When it comes to
work, the King of Pentacles may refer to a more established man who will pay a significant role in your career. This man can be
wise and rational, but he may also be careless when passing judgment. He can be your biggest supporter, but be prepared to
receive unsolicited and harsh criticism. In love, this can indicate that the person that you’ve been waiting for can come along
and will love you for who you are.
≬ With regards to finances, the King of Pentacles is one of the best cards to receive. This may mean that your financial situation
is stable as a result of your wise investments and hard work. In case you are taking a gamble, be sure to initiate a calculated
action.
≬ When reversed, the King of Pentacles falls from his throne. Once the king of a prosperous kingdom, it has been taken away
from him, or lost. Disconnected from the energy of his suit, he may have been impatient, he may have been too indulgent, he
may have gambled too far and overstretched himself, he may have sought shortcuts that led him to ruin. He may become too
focused on the material, only understanding the cost of things, and never their value.
≬ The King of Pentacles reversed may also signify that your definition of success and happiness is only determined by outer
appearances, and not by the true value that security and stability can bring to you. It is a time for you to cultivate an more
wholistic attitude to the material world to find an authentic happiness. In terms of love, this card can mean that someone dear to
you is currently facing issues due to matters concerning his or her career. 
≬ You may be facing financial issues but do not look at yourself as a failure. Stay positive and understand that this is just a
phase in your life. When given the chance again, do not make choices based only on the short-term picture. 
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The King of Pentacles' appearance in a reading can indicate some sort of material loss or loss in reputation - beware that you
do not replicate his mistakes.