TAROT CLASS NOTES BY ATITHI NAG

THE FOOL
• Name of the Card: The Fool
• Number: 0
• From: Major Arcana
• Other Names: Le Mat, Il Matto, The Jester
• Element: Air
• Kabbalistic Letter: Aleph
• Meaning of the Kabbalistic Letter: Ox
• Planetary Correspondence: Uranus
• Yes/No key interpretations: Yes
• Animals: Eagle, Man
• Stone: Topaz

The fool is a trump card or a card from the Major Arcana in

Tarot.
IMAGERY OF THE FOOL CARD
 A young man is standing at the edge of the cliff with a white
dog accompanying him. He is holding a black wand that is a
symbol of power.
 He is wearing a Laurel wreath on his head that shows optimism
for success.
 The red feather shows his desire for adventure. He has his
talents, and skills in his satchel.
 The tall mountains in the background show his aims and
inspiration. The white sun depicts the clarity of purpose.
 MEANING IN ASTROLOGY

 In astrology the fool’s planetary correspondence is

Uranus.

 Uranus is the planet of freedom, sudden and

unexpected changes, new or unconventional ideas
and rebellion.
 MEANING IN KABBALAH
 In Kabbalah, the path of the fool connects Kether ‘the crown’ with
Chokmah or wisdom which is the first activity to the manifestation. The
path is known as ‘Aleph’ and the meaning of Aleph is ‘ox’.

 The fool is someone who is naïve and ‘happy go lucky’. Who hasn’t faced
any challenges in life yet and who is starting a new endeavor with full faith
and confidence. The fool is someone who follows the heart and doesn’t
think much about the consequences.

 Ready to discover all the possibilities that life has to offer and he is still not
acquainted with the word ‘failure’.
THE FOOL CARD IN GENERAL READING

 If you get the fool card in a general reading that

would mean that you are ready to take a fresh
start or something new is about to happen in your
career, love or spiritual life.

 Just follow your gut instinct, take a chance and

go with the flow.
THE FOOL IN DAILY READING

 If you get the fool card in your daily reading then get ready to
try new things.
 Try to spend a day in a happy-go-lucky way.
 Start something new.
 Dare to take the leap of faith and give in to the new possibilities.
 Encourage yourself to be open and to follow your heart.
 THE FOOL CARD IN LOVE READING
 If you get the fool card in a love reading then get ready for a
new romance. A romance with no bounds but on a flip side,
something with no strings attached.

 If it appears as the feelings of a significant someone then be

sure that they are interested in you but their interest can fade
away with time.

 To get more clarity, seek help from the accompanying cards.

THE FOOL CARD IN CAREER READING

 The Fool Card shows a new idea, a new job,

or a new project, new partnership, new
business.

 You can also get a new revelation about

another angle to improve your work if you are
currently working on a project.
THE FOOL CARD IN HEALTH READING

 If you get the fool tarot card in a health reading that would
mean that you will regain new energy, health, and vitality.
You will recover from an illness. It can also indicate the start
of a new life (pregnancy).

 It also tells you to be careful as you can be prone to

accidents.
THE FOOL CARD REVERSED MEANING

 Reversed fool card still depicts a new start but there will be a
block to the happiness as even if you’d look at the imagery,
the rose will fell off from the hands of the fool, his bag will
also fell off from his shoulders, he might fell down from the
cliff head first.

 It can indicate that the person will be reckless and stupid to

the extent that he or she can put himself into trouble.
THE FOOL CARD IN LOVE READING

 In love, the reversed fool card will show a lack of commitment.

 One person is desperately ready to invest in a relationship but the

other wants to move on & is holding back affection and attention.
THE FOOL CARD IN CAREER READING

 In a career reading, it will be a card of strong caution that one

should really shun from making unwise, careless and foolish
investments and career decisions.

 Overall it tells you not to go for things ‘too fast and too soon’.
THE FOOL CARD IN HEALTH READING

 In health, it will show that the person will be prone to more

accidents and his health revival will be delayed or blocked.
UPRIGHT: Innocence, freedom, spontaneity, a free spirit,
new beginning, desire to start

REVERSED: Stupidity, negligence, holding back,

recklessness, risk-taking, being naive
 QUESTIONS FROM CLIENT

1. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN MY LIFE, I AM SINGLE?

2. MY REALTIONSHIP IS NOT MOVING GOOD, WHAT WILL HAPPEN?
THE MAGICIAN
•Name of the Card: The Magician
•Number: 1
•Other Names: The Magus, The Juggler, Le Bateleur,Il
Bagatto or Il Bagatello
•Element: Air
•Kabbalistic Letter: Beth
•Meaning of the Kabbalistic Letter: House
•Planet: Mercury
•Yes/No key interpretations: Yes
•Animals: Swallow, Ibis, Ape
•Stone: Opal, Agate
It is numbered 1 in Major Arcana cards. One is the number
of new starts & new beginnings.
IMAGERY OF THE MAGICIAN CARD
 The magician has a wand in his hand that is pointing upwards to the god , which can
mean that he cannot fulfill his tasks without constantly remaining in touch with the
universe & can manifest his dreams to reality on earth (other hand is downwards).
 The yellow color of the card shows warmth and joy.
 The infinity sign above his head shows unlimited potential.
 The red roses show his emotions and passion and white lilies show the truth of
purpose.
 His red clothes shows his energy and vitality and the white shows the spirituality
within a person.
 He has all the elements from the four suits of minor arcana on his table. The coin
represents possession, resources, physicality, and finances, the wand represents the
will, passion, inspiration, and that spark, the sword represents intellect and logic and
the cup represents emotions, relationships, and sexuality.
MEANING IN ASTROLOGY
 Mercury rules the magician card in tarot.

 Mercury is the planet of the mind, communication, writing,

reason, intellect, and rationality.

 Mercury is comparable to the Greek god Hermet. He was

the god of speed, communication, salesmen, tricksters, and
thieves.
MEANING IN KABBALAH

 In Kabbalah Magician’s path is called ‘Beth’. This is the path

that connects Kether ‘the crown’ with Binah ‘Understanding’.
Beth means house. It is the house for the Spirit that is
descending towards the world of manifestation.
 The magician is the first vibration that begins the process of
manifestation. In easier words, he is the bridge between the spirit
world and humanity.
 The inner white Robe of magician represents the Kether and the
outer red represents Binah.
THE MAGICIAN IN GENERAL READING

 If you get this card in a general reading it means that you have all the right
tools and resources to manifest an idea. It is time to move ahead and change
your idea into reality.
 You need to take that initiative to start building the things, start the new
project, use your willpower, and take that inspired action.
THE MAGICIAN IN DAILY READING
 You have amazing tools and capabilities that you can share with other
people.
 It is important to find the best use of your tools. You should take a closer
look at the creative forces within you.
 You are full of power and energy. Creative and academic pursuits may be
offered to you today.
 You have more powers and options than you think. The things you do not
count are maybe some strong tools that you possess.
 Create your own reality with your abilities.
THE MAGICIAN IN LOVE READING

 The magician is a positive card in a love reading. It shows a charming and

communicative partner who knows how to treat you well.
 If you get it for yourself in a love reading then it means that you need to
work on your charms and use your gifts to the fullest to nurture the
relationship.
 You can manifest for someone you love, attributes of a person without
visualizing a person.
 Already in a relationship/Want to engage: You can create a dream life. If
you’re about to marry you can make it better by your powerful thoughts.
THE MAGICIAN IN CAREER READING

 The Magician in career readings means that you have so many

skills that you can utilize for your benefit. It is a positive card.
 You should be clear with your motive and intent, eliminate
distractions and commit to your purpose.
 Your career problems can be solved and you can discover new
money-making opportunities. It is a good and positive card to
start a new business, new job, it will be favorable.
 You can manifest the sale, growth, finance and will achieve
it.
THE MAGICIAN IN HEALTH READING

 It is a positive card in health reading.

 It means that you have more than one way to cure the
problem. You just have to use the right method.
 You need to see a health professional and take some action
to cure yourself.
THE MAGICIAN IN MANIFESTATION

 Your manifestation has been heard and understood what

your manifestations are.
 Let it come to you.
 You must go on putting the efforts for it.
THE MAGICIAN REVERSED MEANING
 Upside down, the magician’s tool will fall off the table so you
cannot have access to your full potential.
 Talented but planning is not going good. (manifesting, imagining
thing but not working for it and wondering “why”)
 It shows that you need to explore your talents.
 The magician’s wand will point down when the card is in a reversed
position and that will show improper use of the power.
 It also shows a conman, a man using his powers and authority in a
negative way. It can show a situation that is not developing in the
way that it should be.
 Manipulating people/element for achieving a thing but fails.
THE MAGICIAN IN LOVE READING

 If the magician card appears reversed in a love reading, it

can represent a deceitful person, a trickster, someone who
is not presenting his or her real self.
 You are being manipulated by your friend, family or
relative.
 Someone wants to interfere in your love life.
THE MAGICIAN IN CAREER READING

 If this card appears in a career reading, it may show that you

still do not have access to your full potential.
 You still have to explore all the talents that you may have and
bring those to the surface.
 Someone is trying to manipulate you.
 Trying to cheat or by any foul means trying to take
your work credits.
 Poor planning, not update plans
THE MAGICIAN IN HEALTH READING
 In health reading, it might suggest that you do not have
access to the right way of treatment and you need to
look for the right procedure and right course of action
to follow.
 • Skill, will-power, manifestation, The
UPRIGHT art of communication

• Trickery, deception,
REVERSED
craftiness, manipulation
 QUESTIONS FROM CLIENT
1. WHAT WILL BE THE RESULT OF MY MANIFESTATION?
2. FACING BLOCKAGES.
3. WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SPIRITUAL KIDS.
4. SHOULD I GET MARRIED TO HIM?
THE HIGH PRIESTESS
•Name of the Card: The High Priestess
•Number: 2
•Other Names: LaPapesse, the Popess
•Element: Water
•Kabbalistic Letter: Gimel
•Meaning of the Kabbalistic Letter: Camel
•Planet: Moon
•Yes/No key interpretations: It is a secret
•Animals: Camel, Dog, Stork
•Stone: Moonstone, Pearl, Crystal
The High Priestess is card number 2 in The Major Arcana. She represents the
subconscious, the strengthening of intuition, secrets, mysteries, feminine energies,
reflection and insight.
 IMAGERY OF THE HIGH PRIESTESS
 The High Priestess is sitting in a passive and Serene calm) manner between two black
and white pillars with the letters B and J written on them. The Pillars are Boaz and
Jachin. These pillars represent the opposites, severity, and mercy, masculine and
feminine, passive and aggressive, black and white.

 The seated figure of The High Priestess brings the balance among the extremes &
knows rights and wrongs being neutral.

 There is drape (cloth loosely wrapped) behind the high priestess with pomegranates on
it which are a symbol of the feminine principle (delicate energy), fertility (productive)
and female sexuality.

 She has a crescent moon in her feet and an ocean in the background.
Cont. IMAGERY
 The number two represents the balance of dualities. The cross also represents
balance.

 The crown on her had represents three phases of the moon, waxing full and
waning. That represents birth, life, death or the feminine archetypes of the
maiden, mother, and crone. She holds a scroll in her hand that contains the
divine law.

 The blue color in the card represents intuitive emotions. It has a supportive
energy & will always take you up.

 She will always be thirst for knowledge & loves to discover/learn new things.
MEANING IN ASTROLOGY
 In astrology, the planetary correspondence of the High Priestess
tarot card is the Moon.
 Moon is the orb of response, reception, and reflection.
 The moon is associated with mother and feminine energy in
general.
 Moon represents our unconscious, our emotions, heart, love the
needs that we have inside and our inner reactions.
 The moon also represents our home, the feeling of belonging and
support. It also reflects our fears and insecurities.
 The moon is also related to our past and our memories
MEANING IN KABBALAH
 The path of the High Priestess joins Kether the crown to the
Sefirot of Tiphareth, which means beauty or harmony.
 The name of the path is Gimel meaning Camel. Like the camel
which can travel without water for days when it is in the desert,
the high Priestess is self-sufficient as she has a whole spring of
intuitive powers and self-confidence.
  Just like the figure of the high priestess is sitting among two
pillars, the path of the high priestess is also right in the middle of
the pillars of severity and mercy on the tree of life.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS AS A PERSON
 The High Priestess is a mother figure who is there to listen to you but
who always keeps your secrets.
 High Priestess represents a person who has wisdom inside that reflects
when they will give you advice.
 A very empathetic person who exactly knows how you are feeling but
who doesn’t share their own personal story with you.
 There is a mystery attached to that person but they are connected to
their inner-world and higher-self more than anyone who is around.
 A person who is in touch with his/her intuitive abilities and trusts
them completely.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS IN GENERAL READING

 You have either access to your intuitive powers or you need to get
in touch with those and develop those fully.

 You need to guard your independence and keep your secrets.

 It can also depict a situation that is hiding from you but you should
know that it is a positive card so things will work well for you when
the situation will reveal itself. The High Priestess is a mother figure
so it is a positive card for pregnancy.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS IN DAILY READING
 Today is a day to explore the depths of your intuition.  

 Get connected to the depths of your unconscious mind and listen to the
signs it is sending you.

 Guard your secrets and do not explain yourself, your motives, or your
intentions to anyone.

 It is a good day for any spiritual pursuit or to work on any creative

ideas. You can also meditate today.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS IN LOVE READING

In a love reading, The High Priestess can represent that the
relationship is touching you on a deeper level.

You need to listen to your intuition and inner voice than

what the logic is leading you towards. It may also indicate a
very sensual relationship that touches the chords of your
soul.

No secrets b/w, you both share a strong bond.

THE HIGH PRIESTESS IN CAREER READING

In a career reading, this card may represent that the situation
is hiding but things will go in your favor when the situation
will be revealed.

You also need to keep your ideas hidden and not share your
creative work ideas or intentions with others.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS IN HEALTH READING

In a health reading this card may represent that even though all seems
well at the moment, you need to carefully examine your symptoms
and watch out for the signs that your body is sending out to you.

 It is a card of feminine energy so it represents perfect hormonal

balance and also pregnancy.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS REVERSED MEANING

 When you reverse The High Priestess card the Torah will fell off from her hands and the
black pillar gets more dominating.

 In the reversed position, the High Priestess Tarot Card may indicate that you have a
disconnection with your intuition and you need to trust your instincts more. It shows
confused psychic energy.

 It can indicate delayed information or bad news. It can represent a superstitious person
who doesn’t know what message the universe is trying to give him or her.

 It can also mean that you have lost that fine balance that you need to maintain, in order
to keep things aligned.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS IN LOVE READING

 In a love reading, it may represent a withdrawal and silence

among partners that need to be addressed.

 Your partner is keeping secret in a negative way & deceiving

you.

 They will be tricksters, shady and not being forth right.

THE HIGH PRIESTESS IN HEALTH READING

 In a health reading, a reversed High Priestess card can be indicative of

hormonal imbalance, infertility, and menstrual issues in females.

 Among males, it can show that you are not listening to the needs of your
body carefully and you need to pay more attention to it.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS IN CAREER READING
 In a career reading the reversed high priestess card can represent
the hidden agendas of someone around you at your workplace.

 It also represents your lack of self-confidence that you need to

pay more attention to.
 • Intuition, sacred knowledge, feminine
UPRIGHT energy, the subconscious mind,
secrets, wisdom

• Secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal,

REVERSED and silence, repression, hidden agendas, blocked
psychic powers, lack of self-trust
QUESTIONS FROM CLIENT
THE EMPRESSS
•Name of the Card: The Empress
•Number: 3
•Other Names: The Queen
•Element: Earth
•Kabbalistic Letter: Daleth
•Meaning of the Kabbalistic Letter: Door
•Planet:  Venus
•Yes/No key interpretations: Yes
•Animals: Sparrow, Dove, Sow
•Stone: Emerald, Turquoise

The Empress is the third trump or major arcana card in

standard tarot decks.
IMAGERY OF THE EMPRESS
 The Pregnant Empress is sitting comfortably with a red pillow supporting her
back. The red pillow is a symbol of feminine comfort and sensuality.

 She is sitting among a field of the ripe wheat crop, a symbol of abundance, a
spring, and trees around her.

 The spring shows constant refreshment and trees are a symbol of peace and
serenity.

 She is an embodiment of mother-nature, feminine, creative and fertile. 

 She is wearing a diadem with 12 stars on it representing the 12 signs of the

zodiac; it is a marriage ring between earth and heavens.
CONT. IMAGERY
 Each pearl of her necklace represents a planet.

 Her shield is near her feet and that has the sign of Venus on it.

 The pomegranates on her dress are the symbols of fertility.

 The wheat crop shows abundance.

 She has a scepter in her hand with an orb at the top. That is a symbol
of feminine power.
MEANING IN ASTROLOGY
 In astrology, The Empress card correspondences to Venus. Venus the planet of
love, sensuality, luxury, art, music, dance, celebration, beauty, refinement,
affection, pleasure, comfort, ease, arts and fashion takes the form of The
Empress in tarot.

 Venus asks you the question, “what is your pleasure?”, so does the Empress. It
is time to seek pleasure in life when this card appears. Venus the earth goddess
is the lover and the artist. She is love and people are drawn to her. Venus also
rules the monetary aspect of our lives. It also rules our sentiments and
attachment to others
 MEANING IN KABBALAH
 The path of The Empress connects Binah (Understanding) and
Chokmah (Wisdom).

 The path is called Daleth which means door. In the thirty-two paths
of wisdom, Daleth is called the Luminous Intelligence.

 The high priestess is about bringing our creative ideas into being
 THE EMPRESS AS A PERSON
 The Empress is a creative person with great energy to empathize and connect with
others.
 The Empress is someone who is calm and composed with good self-esteem.
 Someone sensual, warm, loving, and charismatic.
 They are people who are living a fulfilled life in every way.
 Who is content and aware of the blessings they have and who have created a
peaceful and nurturing environment around them.
 People who have their femininity evolved on all levels of their being.
 They are the people who carry the beauty inside them that they see in others.
 I think that this card does not necessarily reflect a female but any person who is
connected with their feminine side.
THE EMPRESS IN GENERAL READING

It shows that a cycle of prosperity and abundance is about to

begin. 

It can indicate a new workplace or new home too.

It means that things will work well for the querent and they
shouldn’t worry about what life holds for them, instead they should
utilize all the gifts and abundance to their maximum potential.
 THE EMPRESS IN DAILY READING
Today you are a part of the Creative Mind of the Universe. Bring your
creative abilities to the surface and enjoy the options that you have.
It is also a great day to help others, participate in activities for the
betterment of the community, a day to give others and help others.
Enjoy the beauty you have inside and out and let yourself shine.
You should have confidence on your abilities as you have so many.
It is also a good day to spend time in nature.
It asks you to connect to your feminine energy whether you are a male
or a female.
It is time to know that you are worthy.
THE EMPRESS IN LOVE READING
The Empress is a powerful card of love, sexuality, and sensuality.
It is ruled by the planet of love so it is all about love, harmony and a
beautiful relationship.
If you receive this card in your love tarot spread it may indicate that
your relationship is growing well and you can take it to the next
level.
It can show growing commitment and growing interest in each
other.
If you are not already in a relationship and you get this card in a
love reading then you may find a loving partner soon.
THE EMPRESS IN CAREER READING

This is a card of creativity so if you are already in

a creative field, you will be able to use your
creative talents to the fullest.
It is also a card of abundance and prosperity so
your finances will grow and you will ripe the
benefits of all the hard work that you have done.
It is a good omen to invest money somewhere.
THE EMPRESS IN HEALTH READING

The scene around the Empress is fertile and she looks

pregnant so it is very strong for pregnancy.
Apart from that, it indicates good overall health and
sexual energy.
THE EMPRESS REVERSED MEANING

When the card is upside down, it is a bad omen.

The scepter of the Empress faces down and loses
its strength.
The trees and crops will turn upside down too and
they will show that the growth has stopped.
THE EMPRESS IN LOVE MEANING

 It shows a creative block in a person’s life.

 In a romantic relationship, it shows that a person is
not able to express themselves to the fullest and
being over-dependent or distant from others.
 This is a disharmonious relationship instead of a
nurturing one.
THE EMPRESS IN HEALTH MEANING

It can indicate that the person has lost

confidence and self-esteem and is now
feeling insecure.
It can be an indicator of infertility as well.
THE EMPRESS IN CAREER MEANING

 The querent might have financial trouble,

low income, and disharmony in their
surroundings.
 • Beauty, femininity, love,
UPRIGHT nurturing, abundance, pregnancy,
creativity
• Creative block, dependence on others,
REVERSED insecurity, infertility, disharmony
QUESTIONS FROM CLIENT
THE EMPEROR
•Name of the Card: The Emperor
•Number: 4
•Other Names: The King
•Element: Fire
•Kabbalistic Letter: He’
•Meaning of the Kabbalistic Letter: Window
•Sign: Aries
•Yes/No key interpretations: Yes
•Animals: Ram, Owl
•Stone: Ruby
The Emperor is the 4th trump or the 4th card in major arcana. 4
is the number of structure and stability.
IMAGERY OF THE EMPEROR
The emperor is sitting on a throne that is made out of stone. This
represents his authority and past experiences.
He is holding a scepter in his hand with a symbol of “ankh” on
it; ankh is the Egyptian symbol of life.
There is a globe in his left hand that shows his power and
domination.
He is wearing armor underneath his clothes, which shows that
he is keeping himself protected. 
The red color of his clothes represents passion as well as anger.
CONT. IMAGERY
He is wearing a crown on his head that shows material success and
authority. 
There are 4 ram heads carved in his throne. Ram symbolizes Aries
which is the ruling sign of the emperor tarot card, a masculine sign,
ruled by Mars.
He has a white beard that represents his mature age, experience, and
wisdom.  
This card shows some water in the background. Water represents his
emotions but they are hidden and very balanced.
MEANING IN ASTROLOGY

The Emperor tarot card corresponds to Aries, the fiery sign

of passion, adventure, and energy.
Aries is ruled by Mars, which is the planet of war, ego,
aggression, conflict, and vigor.
The Aries makes the Emperor pioneering, courageous,
enthusiastic, confident, quick-witted, and dynamic.
Aries is a sign of strong leadership.
MEANING IN KABBALAH
In Kabbalah, the path of the Emperor is called He’
or heh which means window.
This path connects Chokmah (wisdom) with
Tipahreth (Beauty). The color of the path is scarlet.
The Sefirot Chokmah has the yang qualities in the
pillar of mercy on the Tree of life
THE EMPEROR AS A PERSON
The Emperor is such a person who likes to be the in-charge.
If you have witnessed the male father figure from a patriarchal
society, you can easily identify the emperor card with him.
He is someone strong-willed and experienced, someone, who is
not used to listening to ‘no’ on his orders or suggestions.
This card represents a person who likes to be in control. 
An emperor is like the people who believe that they are always
right and who do not care much about the fine things and fine
emotions.
CONTINUED…

 Who are headstrong and very masculine in the

typical sense.
 He is someone who brings security to the life of
others but who is also very firm and severe.
 The Emperor is someone who leads with the
head and not with the heart.
THE EMPEROR IN GENERAL READING

The emperor card mostly represents a person, mostly a male

who is an authority figure. He can be a husband, father, or
boss of some organization.
If this card appears as an advice card then you may need to
bring more structure to your life and need to take some
concrete action.
THE EMPEROR IN DAILY READING

Today is a day to take lead and bring structure and

stability to your surroundings.
A day to care for others and to protect them, guard
them and also guide them.
Make strategy today and bring the things to perfect
order.
THE EMPEROR IN LOVE READING
 In a love reading, it may suggest some established structures and
norms will be followed in the relationship.
 It may indicate someone who is authoritative and rigid.
 Having an old and mature companion is also possible when this
card appears.
THE EMPEROR IN CAREER READING

If the Emperor card appears in a career reading, it

advises you not to reveal a weakness to others.
It can indicate that you are involved with an established
order or some authority figure at your work.
It can also mean that you should take charge and work
with more vigor and vitality.
THE EMPEROR IN HEALTH READING

The Emperor is someone who can endure a lot.

He doesn’t show his wounds to others so they stay
strong. In a health Tarot reading, it may show that
you need to take your illness more seriously and
need to take care of yourself.
THE EMPEROR REVERSED MEANING

The Reversed Emperor is such a person who is selfish, quick-

tempered, impulsive, and impatient, and kind of a daredevil.
In the reversed position, he will fall from his throne of authority.
He will still make decisions but they will have a lack of
discipline.  
In the reversed position, the emperor gets very quick-tempered.
It won’t take much to irritate them and cause an outburst of their
anger. 
CONTINUED…

He becomes the abusive male from a

patriarchal society who is selfish and doesn’t
care about others at all.
THE EMPEROR IN CAREER MEANING

It can indicate a demotion in the career tarot

reading. It also shows conflicts with the boss or
someone in power at the workplace.
THE EMPEROR IN LOVE MEANING

In a love reading, the reverse Emperor card is not a

good omen.
It may indicate someone abusive, over-controlling,
and very authoritative.
Staying away from such a person is advised.
THE EMPEROR IN HEALTH MEANING

In a health Tarot reading the meaning of The Emperor

card could be that you are not taking care of your
health the way you should be taking.
You have a haphazard routine and have anger issues.
 • Authority, establishment, a dominating male, masculine,
UPRIGHT wise, father, practical, controlling, male from a
patriarchal society, experienced and powerful

• Excessively controlling, abuse of power, domination,

REVERSED lack of discipline, inflexibility, an abusive male from

a patriarchal society, selfish, quick-tempered,
daredevil
QUESTIONS FROM CLIENT
THE HIEROPHANT
•Name of the Card: The Hierophant
•Number: 5
•Other Names: The High Priest, The Pope, Spiritual Father
•Element: Earth
•Kabbalistic Letter: Vau
•Meaning of the Kabbalistic Letter: Nail
•Sign: Taurus
•Yes/No key interpretations: Ask someone wise
•Animals: Bull
•Stone: Topaz
The Hierophant is card number 5 in the major arcana. In most traditional decks, it
has the image of the pope or a catholic priest made on it.
Generally speaking, it depicts a spiritual guide or mentor that can be from any
religious institution. It may also represent a religious or traditional institution
IMAGERY OF THE HIEROPHANT
 The Hierophant is seated on a stone throne between two grey
pillars. These pillars are two opposing forces. These can be
pillars of severity and mercy from the tree of life and can also
be pillars of law and liberty. Some consider these pillars of
obedience and disobedience.  
 There is an empty space between the pillars that shows that the
knowledge shared by the Hierophant is open for all.
 Two fingers of the right hand of the Hierophant are pointing
towards the heavens and two are pointing towards the earth. 
CONTINUED…
 These symbolize that he is a bridge between the heavens
and the earth.
 He is wearing a three-tiered diadem on his head that
symbolizes his spiritual authority.
 Two worshipers are sitting in front of him. This card also
depicts the relationship between the teacher and the pupils.
 The roses and lilies on the shirts of the worshipers
symbolize purity and passion.
MEANING IN ASTROLOGY
Taurus rules the path of the Hierophant.
Taurus is fixed earth and it is represented by the bull.
Taurus is grounded, realistic, devoted, responsible, stable, and
practical due to the influence of the Earth element.
The influence of Taurus makes a person logical, practical, devoted,
responsible, stable, generous, trustworthy, determined,
understanding, kind, enduring, persistent, solid, determined,
organized, and patient.
Both the Hierophant and the Taurus bring structure and propriety.
MEANING IN KABBALAH
The path of The Hierophant Vau connects Chokmah (Wisdom) to
Chesed (Mercy) and it is the uppermost path on the pillar of Mercy.
The path of Vau is a masculine one.
The meaning of the Kabbalistic letter Vau is ‘The Nail’. Like a nail
binds together and unifies, the role of the Hierophant is to bring
together the Great Universe and the Manifestation.
The originators of this card have used the image of their Pope to
represent the energy of the path of Vau, but Kabbalistically it can be a
person who knows the mysteries of the universe and shares the light
with others in this world.
THE HIEROPHANT AS A PERSON
 In my readings, the hierophant always appears for people who are very
traditional and conform to societal and religious values.
 They are so firm in their beliefs that nothing can change it for them.
 They are not shy of sharing and sometimes imposing their own philosophy on
others.
 Ideally, the Hierophant personality is such that provides support and help to
others.
 The hierophant should be someone who is aware of the real meanings and
mysteries of life and know the true purpose of life.
 However, in my experience, the Hierophant people are mostly conservative and
not ready to move a little bit from the traditional path and norms.
THE HIEROPHANT CARD IN GENERAL READING

The Hierophant Card in a general reading may

depict hierarchy, institute, and propriety.
It shows that you need to bring more structure to
the situation by following traditions or religion.
It shows that the situation is following the
traditional path and no new twists or turns are
expected.
THE HIEROPHANT CARD IN DAILY READING

When the Hierophant card appears in your daily reading, it is a day to

be spent by the book.  
This is a day to conform, a day to follow the traditional hierarchy, a day
to be a part of the crowd.
It is a day to follow and honor the traditions, also social and cultural
norms.
Listen to the person whom the others are listening to.
It can also be a day to mentor someone or be mentored by someone.
Also, it can be a day to be a rock for others and bring stability to other
people’s life.
THE HIEROPHANT CARD IN LOVE READING

The Hierophant is a card of traditions and

conformity.
It is a very well-known card of commitment and
marriage.
If you are in a relationship then it is time to move to
the next level of commitment and if you are single,
then a committed relationship is right around the
corner. 
 THE HIEROPHANT CARD IN CAREER READING

The Hierophant is a card of convention and hierarchy.

If this card appears in a career reading then it means that this is
the time to listen to your boss and follow just the traditional ways
at your workplace.
Do not challenge the authority and be part of the crowd or the
team.
It is also a card of mentoring or being mentored by someone.
Just play safe in financial and career-related matters and do not
try out-of-the-box ideas.
THE HIEROPHANT CARD IN HEALTH READING

 If you get this card in a health reading then it is time to

follow the traditional route to find the cure.
 You should see a specialist doctor.
 Just follow your prescription and listen to your doctor’s
advice.
 THE HIEROPHANT REVERSED MEANING

When this card gets reversed, the worshipers take a higher position and
the hierophant doesn’t suddenly remain the center of the attention.
The worshipers can now challenge the authority of the Hierophant.
His crown of authority will also fall down.
The meaning of this card in a reversed position gets totally opposite to
its meaning in an upright position.
Now it is time to challenge the status quo and think outside the box. It
is time to question the traditions and not to have blind faith.
THE HIEROPHANT IN LOVE READING

In a love reading, it tells you to be open-minded and have

some non-traditional and unconventional relationship with
someone.
THE HIEROPHANT IN CAREER MEANING

 If the Hierophant card appears in a career reading, it

tells you to create your own unique identity and
question the person in authority.
 If you think that the boundaries at the workplace are
too suffocating, stand for your rights.
 Seek help from the cards accompanying this card too.
• THE HIEROPHANT IN HEALTH MEANING

If this card appears in a health reading, it tells you to

switch to alternative methods of healing.
 • Religious beliefs, conformity, marriage,
UPRIGHT knowledge sharing, blind faith

• Unconventional lifestyle, free thinker,

REVERSED rebel
QUESTIONS FROM CLIENT
THE LOVERS
•Name of the Card: The Lovers
•Number: 6
•Other Names: L’Amoureux
•Element: Air
•Kabbalistic Letter: Zain
•Meaning of the Kabbalistic Letter: Sword
•Sign: Gemini
•Yes/No key interpretations: Yes
•Animals: Magpie
•Stone: Alexandrite, Tourmaline, Iceland spar

The Lovers is the 6th card in the major arcana. The number 6

represents harmony and balance.
IMAGERY OF THE LOVERS
 A naked man and woman are standing naked in the Garden of Eden. T
 here is the Tree of knowledge behind the woman and tree of life behind the man.
 The tree of life has 12 flames on it that represent the 12 signs of the zodiac.
 There is a serpent wrapped around the tree of knowledge that shows temptation,
but the woman is looking at the angel and not at the snake.
 The women and man, are not wearing anything, which shows that they have
nothing to hide from each other.
 The image of angel Raphael is above their heads giving them blessings. Raphael
is the angel of air.
 There is a huge and warm sun behind the angel.
 The sun represents warmth, joy, energy, vitality, and passion.
 CONTINUED
 If we look at the imagery of the card, the lovers’ card gives the idea of soul mates.
 Two people who are just made for each other, the people who have nothing to hide
and who are attracted to each other.
 On pictorial level, this is a card of love, harmony, passion, and attraction but on a
deeper level, it is about the connection and harmony between polarities.
 The woman represents the emotional side and the man represents the logical side
within a person.
 This is also a card about choices as well as about harmony.
 Whether the querent wants to choose logic over emotions or emotions over logic or
will he or she wants to proceed with the perfect harmony of both.
 In ancient decks, there were two women on the lover’s card standing beside the man.
They make it clearly a card about choices.
MEANING IN ASTROLOGY

The corresponding sign of the Lovers card in astrology is

Gemini.
Gemini is a sign of creativity, communication, wisdom,
playfulness, versatility, and energy.
Gemini people are witty, communicate, charismatic and really
witty.
Gemini is a mutable air sign. In tarot, Air is associated with the
suit of swords and it represents thought and logic.
MEANINGN IN KABBALAH

 The path of the Lovers card joins Binah

(understanding) to Tiphareth (Beauty).
 The name of the path is zain which means sword.
 There is a whole suit of swords in tarot with air as
the element.
THE LOVERS AS A PERSON
 The Lovers card either represents two people who are in love, who are soul
mates and made for each other, or a single person who knows to maintain the
perfect balance between their wit and their emotions.
 The Lovers card represents happy people who have clarity of vision, who are
emotionally fulfilled and beautiful from within.
 It represents such people who are beautiful inside with a sense of balance.
 Who has beautiful ideas about life, people who are full of life, joy, and
vitality, who are inquisitive, versatile, and lighthearted, who know how to
verbally express their ideas and who can bring happiness to the life of anyone
they get connected with?  
THE LOVERS IN GENERAL READING

According to my experience, this card generally

signifies someone special or a partner in a querent’s life.
It shows a strong bond with their spouse or partner.
It can also be a card about choices.
In that case, they should just go with the flow and
follow the path that comes their way naturally as nature
is in their favor.
THE LOVERS IN DAILY READING

Today you’ll have to maintain a balance between your wit and

your emotions.
You’ll have the blessings from the above and things will go in
your favor.
You will get a chance to enjoy the warmth and vitality that
your surroundings have to offer you.
If you are seeking a relationship then there are high chances to
meet a significant other somewhere, someway.
THE LOVERS IN LOVE READING

In a love reading, this is the best card to get. The lover’s card is a card
of love, harmony, compatibility, and companionship. It represents
perfect soul mates that are mutually compatible and mutually attracted
to each other.
This card shows a strong bond between the lovers.
If you get this card in your reading, enjoy the bond and the
companionship.
If you are not already in a relationship then your significant other is
entering your life really soon.
THE LOVERS IN CAREER READING

 In a career reading, this card may indicate a harmonious

partnership.
 This card also may refer to choices that you may have to make.
 One thing that your heart wants and the other that your head asks
you to follow.
 You should just go with the flow. This is a positive card.
 Open up, communicate and express yourself and things will work
your way.
THE LOVERS IN HEALTH READING

In a health reading, the lovers’ card may signify the love and
support one receives from the family and friends as this is the
card of harmony and warmth.
It may also represent two options or two choices but instead of
getting confused, one should just ‘go with the flow’ and choose
the thing that the universe is leading towards.
THE LOVERS REVERSED READING
 When the lover’s card is upside down, the mountain becomes the center
of attention. It divides the lovers and becomes an obstacle.
 The mountain is also a phallic symbol so it can represent the lust and
only sexual interest between two people than the kind, gentle and tender
emotion of love.
 The angel gets upside down too and loses its energy to give blessings to
the man and the woman.  It can also represent confusion. You have to
choose between wit and emotions but none of them is strong or giving
you clear direction.
 The card loses its harmony and conflict, imbalance, or strife can happen
between the partners.
THE LOVERS IN LOVE READING

 In a love reading, the reversed lovers’ card may signify a

relationship based on physical attraction and lust.
 It may also represent trust issues and disharmony.
THE LOVERS IN CAREER READING

 In a career reading, it can represent some obstacle in growth,

losing the support of a boss or person of authority, and some
conflict or strife.
 It doesn’t remain a positive card anymore when this card is
upside down
 THE LOVERS IN HEALTH READING

 In a health reading, this card in a reversed position can represent

some obstacles and difficult choices that might come your way.
 The path to recovery won’t be smooth and the querent may not
receive love and support from the family and friends.
UPRIGHT
• Relationship, love, harmony, values, soul
mates,strong bond,made for each other

REVERSED
• Conflict, imbalance, trust issues, detachment,
disharmony, strife, lack of respect, lust,
indecision