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ELEMENTALS: ( SPARKS: personify fire, replace pages
Personify an element
MAJOR ARCANA
0. FOOL
Pure Impulse. Action without overthinking. Forward movement. A new
phase. A leap into the unknown. Change.
1. MAGICIAN
Creativity. Expression of pent-up energy. Inspiration into action. Commu-
nication and writing. Connections. Spell casting. Illusions and tricks.
2. WITCH (replaces high priestess)
A moment of reflection. Attunement to surrounding energy. Use of intu-
ition. Psychic and emotional power. Mediation. Lunar cycles. Secrets.
3. PROVIDER (replaces empress)
Nurturing. Relaxation. Stimulation of the five senses. Fertility. Craftwork.
Art. Talents. Indulgence and over-indulgence. Sex. Procrastination.
4. BOSS (replaces emperor)
Obedience and defiance. Work. Maintenance. Labor. Responsibility. Un-
satisfying efforts. Outside expectations. Rules, laws and regulations.
5. CLERIC (replaces hierophant/pope)
Questioning of moral and ethical codes, established religion, the patriar-
chy. Need for answers. Personal empowerment or subservience.
6. RUNAWAYS (replaces lovers)
Major life choices. Curiosity. Cutting ties. Personal beliefs. Doubt. Explo-
ration. New solutions. Owning one’s otherness. Coming of age. Sexuality.
7. GHOST CAR (replaces chariot)
Emotional, psychic & spiritual explorations. Focus on the higher self.
Boredom with the mundane. Enigmas. Connections with ancestors.
8. STRENGTH
Inner strength over physical strength. Lucid dreams. Dream journaling.
Hypnosis. Decoding. Connection to psychic power and the subconscious.
9. HERMIT
Seclusion. Independence. Self-reliance. Routines. Development of skills,
methodologies & schedules. Working with seasonal cycles. Earth magic.
10. WHEEL
Cycles. Equilibrium. Stillness. Metaphysics. Philosophy. Moving beyond
set structures. A look at the bigger picture. The true nature of something.
SUITS: % LIGHTS: element of fire, replace wands
& BOTTLES: element of water, replace cups
^ EYES: element of air, replace swords
* ROSES: element of earth, replace coins
) BILLOWS: personify air, replace knights
within a suit _ FATHOMS: personify water, replace queens
+ ROOTS: personify earth, replace kings
11. ADJUSTMENT(replaces justice)
Justice & balance. Preparedness. Heightened awareness. Divination.
Legal decisions. Course correction. Contemplation of chaos. Equality.
12. HANGED
Inverted POV. Fantasies. Intuitive connections. Surrender. Humility.
Checking the ego. Realms of consciousness. Animal communications.
13. DEATH
Moving beyond doubt/hesitation. Major life changes. Transformation.
New beginnings. Metamorphosis. Selflessness. Past life connections.
14. TEMPERANCE
Refinement. Purification. Alchemy. Distillation. Attunement of the higher
self. Connection to the universe. Higher learning. Philosophy. Travel.
15. DEVIL
Disillusionment. Materialism. Old wounds. Lies. Gas lighting. Extreme
boredom, emptiness. Procrastination. Sexual expression or repression.
16. TOWER
Noise. Need for silence. Resistance. Release of pent-up energy. Break-
ing boundaries. Reset. Language barriers. Communication breakdown.
17. STARS
Regeneration. Recuperation. Silence. Dissolution of the senses. Soul
connections with the universe or others. Humility. Empathy. Equality.
18. MOON
Overcoming fear. Final steps toward a major goal. The unconscious.
Sacrifice. Visions. Addiction. Questioning reality. Delusions. Nihilism.
19. SUN
Absolute clarity. The truth. Childlike enjoyment. Orientation to the pres-
ent moment. Leaving the past behind. Success. Important observations.
20. ASSESSMENT (replaces judgment)
Legacy. Contribution. Responsibility. Conservation. Environmental pro-
tection. Sharing creations with the public. Archives. Estate planning.
21. WORLD
Healing divides. Merging opposites. Beyond gender. Absolute equality.
Oneness. Completion. A beginning or an end. Major life cycles. Simplicity.
element of fire / wands
ACE of LIGHTS
Gift of the fire element. Inspiration. Creativity. Initiating projects; launches;
entertainment and parties, travel and exploration; sexuality and passion.
2 of LIGHTS � THE MISFIT (TRUMAN CAPOTE)
Inspiration. Desire for change. Focus on the future. Fight or flight. Frus-
tration. Not fitting in. Sleeplessness.. Conflict at home, school or work.
3 of LIGHTS � THE ACROBAT (LILLIAN LEITZEL)
New destination. Higher learning.. Risks. Fearless forward movement.
New beginnings, projects and ventures. Self-improvement. Spectacles.
4 of LIGHTS � THE MIGRANT
A goal reached. Success with caution. Survival skills. Passionate move-
ment toward goals. Sacrifice. Covert actions. Unseen obstacles.
5 of LIGHTS � THE RISING STAR (JACKIE SHANE)
Unapologetic self-expression. Raw talent. Visibility. Collaboration. Break-
ing boundaries. Improvement through conflict. Self-defense mechanisms.
6 of LIGHTS � THE WRITER (JAMES BALDWIN)
Celebration of achievements. Clear goals. Research. Journalism. Writing.
Leisure after hard work. Parties. Success. Bragging. Exaggeration.
7 of LIGHTS � THE DAREDEVIL
Risks. Thrill seeking. Impulsiveness. Animalistic behavior. Trouble mak-
ing. Disregard of boundaries. Illegal activity. Quick fixes. Impatience.
8 of LIGHTS � THE ARTIST (FRIDA KAHLO)
Career decisions. Artistic goals and exploration. Self portraiture. Creative
pursuits. Photography. Phases. Change of career. Personal motivation. 9
of LIGHTS � THE HUSTLER (DOUGLAS MARTIN)
Sexual energy. Role play. Kink. Sex work. Sex magic. Passion. Power dy-
namics. Exchange. Anonymous. Transient spaces. A temporary situation.
10 of LIGHTS � THE EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKER
Innovation. Limited means. Budgetary work-arounds. Experimentation.
Discoveries. Recycling resources. Working outside of the establishment.
SPARK of LIGHTS � TRANS PERSON
Fire in the realm of Fire. Young people. LGBTQIA+ people. Someone who
needs to be seen. A new transformative journey, manifesting the true self.
BILLOW of LIGHTS � THE EXPLORER
Air in the realm of Fire. Young adults. Explorers. Actors, performers & ec-
centrics. Gamers. Know-it-alls. Nomads. Experimenters. Mad scientists.
FATHOM of LIGHTS � KATHY ACKER / COLETTE
Water in the realm of Fire. Provocateurs. Accomplished artists. Musicians,
singers, rappers, riot girls and punk rockers. Comedians. Taboo busters.
ROOT of LIGHTS � SHIRLEY CHISHOLM
Earth in the realm of Fire. Progressives. Leaders. Mentors. Teachers. Pol-
iticians. Reporters. Protesters. Speakers. Motivators. Boundary breakers.
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element of water / cups
ACE of BOTTLES
Gift of water element. Nurturing the self, another or a project. Inward re-
flection & deep meditation, summoning ancestors, powerful magic, love.
2 of BOTTLES � THE TWO TOGETHER (KEROUAC/BASQUIAT)
Sensual bonds. Intimacy. Partnerships. Coupling. Privacy. Closeness.
Lovers. Psychic connections. Collaborations. Pregnancy. Best friends.
3 of BOTTLES � THE TAROTISTS (RACHEL POLLACK/EDEN GRAY)
The Tarot. Channeling. Circles. Small meetings. Deciphering. Invoca-
tions. Communication. Patience. Wisdom from elders or ancestors.
4 of BOTTLES � THE NUTRITIONIST (CARLSON WADE)
Supplements, potions, drugs, medications. Temporary fixes. Symptoms.
Surface problems. Anxiety. Agitation. Underlying issues. Repression.
5 of BOTTLES � THE DIVA (NINA SIMONE)
Diva energy. Black female power. Resistance, protests. Re-balance. Pow-
er of art. Disruption the status-quo. Necessary dismantling. Matriarchy.
6 of BOTTLES � THE NOSTALGIC
Nostalgia. Sadness. Longing for something Regret. Guilt. Rewriting the
past. Gaslighting. Procrastination. Issues around aging. The child self.
7 of BOTTLES � THE QUEEN
Drag. Persona. Costume. Fashion. Extravagance. Entertainment. Flam-
boyance. Melodrama. A desire to be seen. Vanity. Cockiness. Inhibition.
8 of BOTTLES � THE EMPATH
Healing. Freedom from binds. Merging. Open exploration. Self-regula-
tion. Compartmentalization. Oppression. Therapy. Reinvention.
9 of BOTTLES � THE CRONE
Spell work. Rituals. Release. Curse breaking. Covens. Reversing nega-
tivity. Protection. Channeling. Psychic abilities.
10 of BOTTLES � THE GLASSBLOWER
Rest. Reaching goals. End of a long project. Reconnection to inspiration.
Vices. Exhaustion. Creative work for clients. New goals. Contemplation.
SPARK of BOTTLES � THE DAYDREAMER
Fire in the realm of Water. Young people. Daydreamers. Fantasy. Writers.
Surrealists. Overprotected. Imaginary friends. Loners.The elderly.
BILLOW of BOTTLES � BRITNEY or DOROTHY PARKER
Air in the realm of Water. Individualists. Magical beings. Romantics. Pro-
crastinators. Lonely hearts. Waiting. Need to expand beyond boundaries.
FATHOM of BOTTLES � TRIPLE GODDESS
Water in the realm of Water. Triple Goddess. Daughters. Mothers. Witch-
es. Crones. Healers. Feminine. Caregivers. Ancestors. Spirits.
ROOT of BOTTLES � THE STATUE
Earth in the realm of Water. Talented, accomplished, intelligent. Self-pro-
tected, self-important, or privileged. Disconnected. Authorities. Ego.
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element of air / swords
ACE of EYES
Gift of air element. Enlightenment. Wisdom through experience. Action
toward goals, fabrication, social uprisings, protests, and on the internet.
2 of EYES � THE SEER
Intuition. Freedom. Disabilities. Rebalancing, sharpening or trusting sens-
es other than sight. New skills. Unnecessary support. Personal solutions.
3 of EYES � THE RESISTANCE
Protests. Uprisings. Revolutions. Strikes. Political prisoners. Liber-
ation. Equality. Fairness. Visibility. Surveillance. Tracking. Tracing.
4 of EYES � THE UNDERGROUND JOURNALIST
Journalism. Revealing truths and injustices. Firsthand accounts. Propa-
ganda. Broadcast news. Podcasts. Binge watching. Diversions. Burnout.
5 of EYES � PSEUDONYMOUS
The Internet. Mediation. On-line connections. Virtual meetings. Social
media. Role play. AI. Sex work. Erotica. Misinformation. Web addiction.
6 of EYES � THE HACKTIVIST (AARON SWARTZ)
Hacking. Open source. Coding. Activism. Information. Social media. Web-
sites. Influencers. Security protocols. Information leaks or theft. Security.
7 of EYES � THE LONER
Indifference. Boredom. Rejection of expectations. Transience. Slacking.
Cynicism. Rejection of advice. Living in the moment. Procrastination.
8 of EYES � THE REFUGEE
Empathy. Difficult decisions. Fears that bind. Doubts. Leaving the past.
Predicaments. Courage. Unseen suffering. Kindness. Offering of help.
9 of EYES � THE FIDGET
Nervousness. Indecisiveness. Restless mind. Actions beyond conscious
control. Release of energy. Need to divert attention.
10 of EYES � THE LUMINARY
A journey of return. Over-ambitiousness. Taking advantage of others.
Loneliness. Emptiness. Assessment of goals. Spiritual fulfillment.
SPARK of EYES � THE YOUNG PUNK
Fire in the realm of Air. Young people. Individuals beyond their years.
Peacemakers. Natural leaders. Prodigies. Mediators and go-betweens.
BILLOW of EYES � THE REBEL
Air in the realm of Air. Rebels. Provocateurs. Anarchists. Quick tempered.
Swept away on emotions. Seducers. Risk-takers. Fighters. Heartthrobs.
FATHOM of EYES � EDITH PIAF
Water in the realm of Air. Artists. Mediums. Psychics. Those who tap into
the psychic / emotional depths and express that intensity through work.
ROOT of EYES � CARL JUNG
Earth in the realm of Air. Those seeking guidance or advice. Therapists.
Psychologists. Healers. Counselors. Theorists. Philosophers. Scientists.
% SUIT OF ROSES ( Outsider Tarot
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element of earth / coins outsidertarot.com
ACE of ROSES
Gift of earth element. Farming. Environmentalism. Earth work, magic & rit-
uals. Sharing finished creations. Grounding. Money. Inheritance. Wealth.
2 of ROSES � THE CULTIVATOR
Cultivation. Propagation. Careful, structured planning. Precision. Career.
Skilled work. Finances. Investments. Something new and unexpected.
3 of ROSES � THE COLLECTIVE
Groups. Communities. Unions. Bands. Movements. Cooperatives. Social-
ism. Equal distribution. Shared resources. Collaboration. Triangulation.
4 of ROSES � THE PROVOCATEUR (LEIGH BOWERY)
Dedicated practice. Self-expression. Visionaries. Constant work. Career.
Notoriety. Extroversion. Boundary breaking. Disconnect from needs.
5 of ROSES � THE NATURALIST
The ecosystem. Nature. Seasons. Interconnectivity. Homeopathy. Surviv-
al. Humility. Adjustment. Investments. The stock market. Taxes.
6 of ROSES � THE CHOSEN FAMILY
Chosen family. Friends. Alliances. Confidants. Groups. Family. Ances-
tors. Parents. Stability. New bonds. Emotional support. Safe spaces.
7 of ROSES � THE LABORERS
Essential workers. Working environment. Unfair compensation. Unre-
warding work. Efforts taken for granted. Exhaustion. Capitalism. Abuse.
8 of ROSES � THE TATTOO ARTIST (SAM STEWARD)
Craftspersonship. Respect & notoriety. Perfection of skills. Work with cli-
ents. Creative professionals. Freelancing. Small business. Good reviews.
9 of ROSES � THE MYSTIC (ST. THERESE)
Feminine power. Answered prayers. Miracles. Visions. Psychic receptivi-
ty. Attunement to nature. Messages / communication. Mysticism. Ecstasy.
10 of ROSES � THE CAT
Cats! Pets. Spirit animals. Fetishes. Family activity. Something over-
looked, hidden in plain sight. Disconnect from motivation. Lethargy.
SPARK of ROSES � THE YOUNG INITIATE
Fire in the realm of Earth. Students seeking elevated knowledge for per-
sonal, spiritual or professional evolution. Scholars. Apprentices.
BILLOW of ROSES � THE MESSENGER
Air in the realm of Earth. Messengers. Translators. Talkers. Environmen-
talists. Enjoyable work. Those who connect with nature through routine.
FATHOM of ROSES � GRANDMA
Water in the realm of Earth. Elders. Sages. Grandparents. Ancestors. Ad-
visors. Oracles. Cooks. Potion makers. Gardeners. Oral traditions.
ROOT of LIGHTS � THE FARMER
Earth in the realm of Earth. Elders. Farmers. Harvesters. Earth magi-
cians. Arborists. Agriculturists. Managers. Investors. Business owners.