switchboard ltd TAROT MANUAL

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1 switchboard ltd TAROT MANUAL

2 CONTENTS switchboard ltd A) TAROT READER GUIDELINES 1) How to become a self-employed Tarot Reader Page 4 2) The job Page 5 3) Earnings Page 6 4) How to access the system Page 8 A) TAROT READER GUIDELINES 5) Working Hours Page 8 6) How the customers will access the system? Page 9 7) Can a customer call me again? Page 9 8) How to conduct the call? Page 10 9) Checking your statistics Page 11 10) A few more words Page 11 11) Important guidelines, rules, and information Page 12 12) Conduct and discipline Page 13 B) TAROT READING 1) Introduction Page 15 WELCOME TO THE TAROT LIVE READER SERVICE OFFERED BY PSYCHIC SWITCHBOARD LTD! 2) Tarot History Page 17 3) Spreads Page 17 4) How to perform a good reading Page 20 5) Tips Page 22 6) FAQ Page 22 7) Cards Meaning Page 25 a. Major Arcanas Page 25 Thank you for your interest in becoming a Self-employed Tarot Reader. Psychic Switchboard Ltd. is an established telecommunications company and a service provider of high quality telecommunication services. This guide has two purposes: Explain how you can work as a self-employed Tarot Reader. Teach you to become a Tarot Reader. b. Minor Arcanas Page 48 Have a good reading and don t hesitate to contact us if you have further questions. Page 2 Page 3

3 1) How to become a self-employed Tarot Reader Read carefully the Tarot Readers Guidelines to fully understand what the job involves. To join our team of self-employed Tarot Readers you must return the following documents fully completed: The information sheet Independent Self-Employed Contractor Contract (Psychic Switchboard Ltd copy) Once we have received this information, we will send you the Rider Waite Tarot Pack (if you requested one). You will then be contacted to confirm all your details over the phone and to schedule a Tarot test reading. IMPORTANT: Please note that you are not employed by Psychic Switchboard Ltd. You are a self-employed contractor working independently for yourself. You are responsible for your own Tax and National Insurance payments. You are paid gross earnings and you must register as a Self-employed person with the Inland Revenue and the Contributions Agency and ensure that all statutory obligations are fulfiled. You will be asked to sign your contract before commencement of your position confirming that you fully understand this fact. Various tax relief measures are available depending upon your circumstances and it may be possible for you to get reductions on your electricity, water or gas, as you will be working from home. 2) The job Psychic Switchboard Ltd operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week and we aim to ensure all our peak hours are fully covered by experienced Tarot Readers. The aim of this is ultimately to offer a valued and quality service to callers, with self-employed contractors encouraged to have as many conversations as possible. Good Readers are able to build up their own group of regular callers, thereby increasing their business and earning potential. The basic requirements for Readers are: Have a genuine interest in Tarot Be friendly and empathic Good intuition Be self-confident Good verbal communication skills Must be over 18 years old Regular availability Flexibility Willing to earn money with our service! Different callers will have different questions. It is important that the caller is given the appropriate reading according to what they represent to the Reader. Different types of readings: Love & Relationships: Everyone worries about love. Shall I leave my partner? Is he/she the right one? Will we have children? Etc. Money and career: Will I get a promotion? Is this the right career for me? Will my situation improve? Etc. General: This will be more on the characteristics of the caller, where is he/she in his/her life? Worry too much? Etc. You will learn how to inspire answers to these questions in the second part of this manual. Page 4 Page 5

4 3) Earnings Rates and Payments Psychic Switchboard Ltd reserves the right to increase/decrease these rates at any given time with 1-week notification given to all readers. You are paid per minute spent in one to one conversations with customers as follows: You will be paid each week on Friday. We operate an automated invoice and payment system. Please note that you will receive the payment if it is over 10, otherwise you will receive it at the next payment date. If payday falls on a Bank Holiday then you will be paid at the nearest possible date. You will not be paid for any length of time that you are logged on to the system waiting for a call. You will only be paid for the length of time you are talking to a caller. Bonus Scheme Monthly bonuses will be rewarded to the best performers of the months These bonuses are based on two criteria that will help you build and maximise your business if you stay aware of them. PIN Bonus You will quickly understand that returning customers are really important as they permit you to build a good reputation and frequent call backs You might have some of your customers calling you more than twice a month! That is why it is important to perform a good reading and give out your PIN number. We will reward the top two readers who have the most return business on a monthly basis, which is having someone dialling your PIN number in our menu and chatting with you for a minimum of 3 minutes. First performer on the PIN Bonus criteria will receive: 30 Second performer on the PIN Bonus will receive: 20 Between 6pm and 6am (in pence per minute - ppm): Total 121 Duration Week days Weekends and Bank Holidays Less than 10 minutes ppm ppm Call duration A long call means you kept your caller interested enough to stay talking to you and we want to reward this on a monthly basis. The reader who performs the most conversations, of at least 20 minutes, will receive a bonus of 50. Between 10 and 15 minutes ppm ppm Between 15 and 20 minutes ppm ppm More than 20 minutes ppm ppm Between 6am and 6pm (in pence per minute - ppm): Total 121 Duration Week days Weekends and Bank Holidays Less than 10 minutes ppm ppm Between 10 and 15 minutes ppm ppm Between 15 and 20 minutes ppm ppm More than 20 minutes ppm ppm Page 6 Page 7

5 4) How to access the system Once you have passed your Tarot Reading Test, you will be given a User ID and a PIN Number that will let you access the system. To log into the system: Call (local call charge)....and follow the menu options. To be able to log in you will need to record your personal introduction. Here are some examples: Hello, I am Michelle; I am an experienced Tarot reader. If you need to know about Love, I am the right person to talk to so press the star key now. If you are concerned about Love or Career, I will inspire you, my name is Sonia, press star now. Worried about Money, Love or Health? I am Paul and I can talk to you about your problems, so press the star key. 6) How the customers will access the system? The caller will dial one of our premium rate numbers or the free credit card telephone number. On the premium numbers, they will listen to a short message that states that the caller must be over 18, the rate of the call and that they must have permission from the person who pays the bill. They will then enter the Main Menu. From the Main Menu, the caller will either be able to connect to the first available reader, listen to available readers on line, check to see if a specific reader is on line (thanks to the PIN number), listen to our texts services or listen to their horoscope of the day. They will select the option they want from this menu. 7) Can a customer call me again? Note: Please try to avoid as much as possible the words: counsel, advice, advise, predict, future, etc. and use instead words such as inspire, input, talk about, listen to, etc. Once logged on, you might also receive a text message on your mobile phone asking you to call back our free phone number. This is to be transferred to a customer who bought a reading by Credit Card. You will be given a personal PIN number of 4 digits. This number will let you build a network of customers who will call again and again. Do give your PIN at the end of the call if you can. This way your customer can always select you when he/she rings the line. Maybe you would like to give this PIN number at the beginning of the call as well THIS IS HOW YOU CAN MAXIMISE YOUR BUSINESS You will have also a personal and unique nickname. You can use your own first name if you want. If your name is already in use by another reader you will have to register a new one. 5) Working Hours As you are self-employed you can work as little or as often as you wish. As an example, working 20 hours per week you can earn up to 300 per week. We operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and it is often hard to predict when our busiest periods will be. NOTE: When the caller chooses no specific reader, the reader who has been waiting the longest for a call will be the one chosen to answer the call. The more flexible you are and the more often you log on the better the opportunity you will have to develop a higher gross earnings. The more often you log on the better opportunity you will have for your regular callers wanting to reach you, therefore maximising your business. Page 8 Page 9

6 8) How to conduct the call? It is very important for you to keep the caller interested, as this will affect your earnings. Once you have the customer online, and before conducting the reading, follow these steps: 1) Greetings (Good morning, etc.) 2) Introduce yourself by giving your nickname (and PIN number if you wish) 3) Ask for the customer s name 4) Ask for the customer s date of birth (ICSTIS* requirement): it will help you to determine if the customer is under 18 and in that case you will terminate the call; it can also give you also an idea on the caller s concerns according to his/her age. 5) Ask if he/she has gained permission from the phone bill payer to call this number (ICSTIS* requirement). If the caller did not, you will have to terminate the call. 6) Ask if it is the first time he/she is having a Tarot reading: it will give you an idea of the caller intention. If it is the first time, it will be really just to try out, or he/she can be to testing our service or he/she can be a person that will not trust what you say, etc. 7) Ask if the customer has a particular concern or question to ask: people can call about Love, Relationships, Career, Money, Health, etc. Or simply want a general reading about their life. 8) Then you can start the reading and shuffling the cards (see explanation of this part in details in the second part of this manual) 9) Checking your statistics You will be able to check your stats and performance on a daily basis via the Internet or the telephone. You will log on to the Psychic Switchboard Ltd. website and it will give you your log in time, your log out time, the amount of revenue you have generated, the number of minutes worked and the number of calls taken. You will be able to contact Psychic Switchboard Ltd. via with any queries you may have. Psychic Switchboard Ltd. will also be able to post any update messages on this website for your information. In the FAQ section, you can enter your query and it will be answered and saved. The terms and conditions will also be on this website. 10) A few more words Don t expect to be an expert straight away. You will need a lot of practice before being able to be an expert Tarot Reader. Before giving you your PIN number (and therefore be ready to take calls) you will have to perform a reading to a representative of Psychic Switchboard Ltd. Don t worry too much about it. Read the second part of the manual in details (you don t have to wait for this in order to send your contract). Please note that 5 will be deducted from your first payment as a participation to the Tarot Deck if you requested one. We will send you the Tarot Pack once the contract is received. The key word here is Practice Practice Practice!!!! Use friends and family to become more proficient. * ICSTIS is the Independent Committee for the Supervision of Standards of Telephone Information Services. Complete regulations available at As with anything in life you need to gain experience. It takes time to learn a new task and time to find out how you can perform at your best. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to send it via the website or by telephone on WARNING: Please do read the entire part B before trying to perform a reading to yourself! Page 10 Page 11

7 11) Important Guidelines, Rules and information 1) It is crucial that you deal with all calls correctly by following the guidelines outlined. 2) It is not a good idea to read or eat while you are on line. This will distract you and you will not be able to give all your attention to your caller. 3) Never, never give out any personal information about yourself or anyone else who is a contractor for the line. Should a caller wish to complain then direct them to the helpdesk number ) Before you log on prepare yourself. Relax, get yourself in the mood and make yourself comfortable. You will be providing a service to customers and therefore you should always be at your best. 5) Should a caller under the age of 18 come on the line you must disconnect the call. Tarot reading to underage callers is not permitted. 6) Should a caller start to get abusive then you must stay patient and calm and try to direct the conversation in a different way. If this is not working then suggest to the caller that you are about to hang up and do so. 7) No personal contact is allowed with members of the public. This is for your own safety. This includes leaving any personal details (such as address, telephone numbers, etc.) in your introduction. Should this happen the introduction will be removed immediately. 8) In order to protect Readers and the company, please do not give out the office address. Please refer members of the public to the helpdesk number ) All Readers are invited to contribute with ideas and suggestions at all times. 10)All calls must be answered within 4 rings. 11) You must arrange the payment of your own Tax and National Insurance. 12) You will be able to receive other personal calls while you are logged on but in order for you to earn your full potential you should ask them to call back later. Advise family and friends that you will be logged on at certain times. 12) Conduct and discipline The following will result in your contract being terminated: 1) Giving out company access codes or system information to on callers. 2) Any abusive behaviour towards callers, other readers or any member of staff at Psychic Switchboard Ltd. 3) Giving out any of your own personal details such as address, phone number etc. 4) Giving callers other numbers or competitors numbers to call. 5) Knowingly taking part or instigating conversations that involve people under the age of 18. 6) Entering conversations discussing anything illegal. 7) Under-performance or under-achieving after initial period. 8) Anyone found in breach of any of the guidelines/regulations from this manual. 9) Complaints received from callers (depending on the severity). 10) Unacceptable level of log on times. You are not permitted to have CALL WAITING OR BT 1571 service while you are logged on. If you have any issue with a caller, you can get his phone number by dialling 1471 after you hung up with this caller. Then call someone from our team to give us the reason for the problem and his/her phone number. All calls are recorded and are reviewed on a regular basis to monitor performance and behaviour towards callers. Page 12 Page 13

8 Useful contact details Website address Log in phone number* Customer helpdesk number* Readers helpdesk number* Helpdesk opening hours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week B) TAROT READING In order to receive a prompt response it is advisable that you all your queries via the main website page. This can be accessed via the main website by clicking on Contacts Company address: Fax number: Psychic Switchboard Ltd Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 4JB * 0845 at Local Call Rate and 0870 at National Call Rate 1) Introduction Congratulations, you are about to become a Tarot Reader. Now, you need to learn more about Tarot and how to perform a reading thanks to the Rider Waite Tarot deck. A standard Tarot deck is made of 78 cards divided into 22 major arcanas (these are the heart of the deck because they are more powerful), and 56 minor arcanas. Your Querent (from now on we will talk about the Customer or Caller in terms of Querent) will ask a question and you will help him in meditating on his/her life thanks to the Tarot cards. The Tarot opens your intuitive sense. Its pictures stimulate your gut feeling. The symbolism used gives us the meaning. IMPORTANT: Never portray to a Querent that you are about to tell them their future. If a Querent is hinting at whether Tarot Reading is true or not, just explain that you believe it allows us to meditate on life and see what might happen if no actions are taken! Page 14 Page 15

9 MAJOR ARCANAS The Major Arcanas represent The Fool s Journey which is a metaphor for the journey through life. Each Major Arcana is a step in this journey. This whole journey can be divided into four major steps: Cards 0 to V: they show the Querent as a beginner who has not yet been shaped by more mature societal forces. Cards VI to XI: this is where the Querent learns to apply the knowledge acquired to new challenges. Cards XII to XVI: The process of wrestling with our inner demons and of beginning a process of regeneration and deeper learning. Cards XVII to XXI: Group achievement, consciousness and advanced life. The court cards have different personalities: King (Masculine): he represents authority and control. It can be an actual man. Queen (Feminine): she wants enjoyment more than result. It can be an actual woman. Knight (Immature teenager): eager, sincere, and unbalanced. Page (Playful child): pleasure, spontaneity, and open doors. You now have the basic knowledge of how a Tarot Deck is structured and what each sort of card represents. 2) Tarot History MINOR ARCANAS The minor arcanas are divided into four suits (four elements): The origin of the Tarot is actually a mystery. It was used in Italy in the fifteenth century as a popular game but this is the furthest we have been able to go back in time. Wands (Fire): a suit of creativity, action, enthusiasm, and confidence. Cups (Water): a suit of emotions, relationships and spiritual experiences. Swords (Air): a suit of intellect, thought and reason, which are a valuable asset but can lead us astray. Pentacles (Earth): a suit of practicality, security and material concerns. Associated with Nature, and physical experiences. Later, in the eighteenth century, the images on the cards started to be considered powerful and a link was made between them and Egyptian Mysteries, Hermetic philosophy, the Kabbalah, alchemy and other mystical systems. In the twentieth century the Tarot was incorporated into the practices of several secret societies. 3) Spreads The most common spread is called the Celtic Cross (see page 18). This is the most complete spread as it contains all the information you need to answer any questions, using 10 cards. Each minor arcana is structured from Ace to 10 and with court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King). Here again they have a different meaning. The Aces introduce the theme of the suit that comes to its achievement in the 10. That is why we will use this spread for our Tarot Reading. Page 16 Page 17

10 Past 4 Conscious Unconscious 6 Future Celtic Cross Spread Outside Immediate situation CELTIC CROSS INTERPRETATION To interpret the Celtic Cross you can use the following approach: 1) Examine the cards in pair: Cards 1 & 2: to find out the central dynamic. Cards 3 & 5: to find out what is going on in the conscious/ unconscious. Cards 4 & 6: to see how events and people are flowing through your Querent s life. 2) Examine then the Staff (Cards 7 to 10) part: Cards 7 & 8: to see the relationship between the Querent and his/her environment. Card 10: the projected outcome and what you feel about it. 3) Review all the cards leading to the outcome Compare the projected outcome (Card 10) to the alternative outcome (Card 5). How the near future (Card 6) contributes to the projected outcome (Card 10). Does Card 9 tell you something we need to know? This spread is shared in two parts: The Circle/Cross part (Cards 1 to 6): The Card 1 and 2 represent the heart of the matter, meaning what is the most important thing to you. And what turns around (Cards 3 to 6) represents your life. The horizontal line (Cards 4, 1-2, 6) represents the time moving from the past (left) to the future (right). The vertical line (5, 1-2, 3) is the awareness moving from your unconscious on the bottom to your conscious mind on the top. When examining cards together, by pairs or more, try to ask yourself the following questions: Do the cards seem to belong together? Do the cards feel as if they don t combine well? (opposite meaning) Do they contain similar symbols? Once you have done all this, you have to create a story. With all this in mind you should have the pattern to memorise easily the following keywords for the position of each cards: The Staff part (Cards 7 to 10): these four cards comment on your life and lie outside of the immediate situation. Page 18 Page 19

11 CARDS FROM THE CIRCLE/CROSS PART 1 Heart of the matter Present Environment Primary Factor 2 Opposing Factor Factor for Change Goal or Purpose Alternative Future 3 Root Cause Unconscious Influence Deeper Meaning Unknown Factor CARDS FROM THE STAFF PART 7 You as You Are You as You Could Be You as You Present Yourself You as You See Yourself 8 Outside Environment Another s Point of View Another s Expectation You as Others See You 9 Guidance Key Factor Hopes and Fears Overlooked Factor THE QUESTION OF THE QUERENT First of all you must ask what is your Querent s particular concern. Is it about love in general, or to know about the current partner? Money or possible career changes? Be aware that the more precise your Querent is about his/her question, the more precise you will be in the answer. CHOOSE THE CARDS By telephone you will have to choose them for the Querent, but you could follow these steps to influence the choice of the cards: 1) Shuffle the cards, and ask the Querent to say stop when he/she feels the cards have been shuffled enough 2) Ask the Querent if the cards have to be cut 1, 2 or 3 times 3) Choose the cards randomly yourself 4 Past Receding Influence Resolved Factor What s Unnecessary 5 Attitudes and Beliefs Conscious Influence Goal or Purpose Alternative Future 6 Future Approaching Influence Unresolved Issue What will be useful 4) How to perform a good reading To perform a good reading you need to interpret the cards as accurately as possible. The knowledge of your spread is really important here. Note that, in the Celtic Cross, most of the people place the second card below the first one to make it easier to read. Page Outcome: - Inner State - Actions - Overall CREATING A STORY The secret of creating a story is getting from intellectual understanding, to knowing from a piecemeal grasp, to unified vision. To do this, you need to recognise and honour your feelings. Feelings are the language of your inner-guide. To achieve this, just think out loud, don t organise your thoughts, just say what comes into your mind. Don t rush or talk too fast or too much though! Don t be concerned if you can t always create a beautiful narrative, the most important factor here is to trust yourself and your intuition completely! GOLDEN RULES Provide constructive counsel. If anything looks negative, work with the Querent to turn the negativity around. Use the cards to empower the Querent to make his or her own personal judgements and decision without your input. Be aware that you re helping a person to find out more about his or her past and that you have to be gentle with that process. Remember: there is no such thing as good cards or bad cards. Page 21

12 5) Tips 1) Work in a quiet environment as much as possible. It will permit you to concentrate better on the Querent, the reading and the cards. 2) Don t forget that for some of your Querents the ideal partner can be of the same sex. Don t hesitate to ask 3) When telling the story, place your Querent in the landscape of the card: if the Querent was drawn to this card, where would he/she be or what would he/she be doing? 4) You can spread the cards in Celtic Cross (or another spread) as many times as you want with the same Querent if he/she changes subject or has another question. The Rider Waite Tarot deck does not really talk to me Can I choose another deck? Of course, no problem, as long as you can fully train yourself to interpret that other Tarot deck. Sometimes I have cards showing up upside-down, what does it mean? Some books about Tarot will give a meaning completely different of the card if indeed they are reversed. You can have different approaches to this: Don t really pay attention to this and just move the card upright. Learn the Meaning of the reversed position from a book Or simply think that the meaning of the card upright might happen with some delays that can be explained with the cards next to this reversed card. Once again go with your instinct on this. 6) FAQ Is the Tarot really about knowing the future? The Tarot is above all a tool to know your true self. It helps you to get in touch with yourself. You can use the Tarot to enhance your experience and active participation in the events and emotions of your life. How do I get to know the cards? Instead of trying to learn by heart each meaning, try to understand the symbolic that leads to the meaning. What the card itself tells you? What do you feel looking at the card? It will be much easier to learn that way. What you feel about a card is more important than the meaning you just read. I don t interpret the meaning of the card, the same way it is written in your manual. This is fine, and I would encourage you to actually let your intuition work as much as possible. You are the reader and the interpreter! What if the answer does not seem to fit the question? Maybe the Querent was actually thinking of something else when you chose the cards. For example if the Querent asked about career and loves seems to come up more, ask the Querent if his/her question was not really about love? I have questions about health but I am not sure how to read on the subject. Health issues can be read through the pictorial imagery. I give you some examples here: 10 of Swords: internal bleeding, nervous disorder, back surgery, slipped disk, exhaustion, immune system. 2 of Cups: Fertility/infertility; venereal disease. 9 of Cups: indigestion, cravings, cancer, and chronic illness. 9 of Wands: Head injury, shoulder, and knee. VII: Paralysis, paraplegia, delusions. XV: Chain-smoking, negative self-image. XIX: Healthy Sun How do I handle a quiet Querent who does not want to interact with me because he/she thinks I should tell him everything? The best here is to clarify who you are, that you don t know the truth about his/her future but you can help to think about his/her life and indeed see what could happen. If you don t tell a doctor where you have an issue, the doctor won t guess it! Page 22 Page 23

13 My Querent does not have a specific question In that case just ask yourself: what does the Querent need to know? My Querent always asks me about a timeline It is always hard to give a timeline; nevertheless you can get an approximation. To do this, look at the suits and see which suit is the more represented. Then each suits corresponds to a certain period of time: Wands: Noon, summer, days. Swords: Morning, spring, weeks. Cups: Evening, autumn, months. Pentacles: Midnight, winter, a year or more. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US VIA THE WEBSITE IN ANY CASE REMEMBER: THE ANSWER TO ANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS IS ALREADY INSIDE YOU! IT IS ALL ABOUT INTUITION!!!!! 7) Cards meaning Before going through each single card, try to determine a particular method to learn this. At any time during the reading, you will be able to use our cards meanings tables but you really need to know more in depth the basic meaning of each card. Try to understand its symbolism, because it leads to the general meaning of the card. DO HAVE YOUR TAROT DECK NEXT TO YOU WHILE READING THIS PART IT IS IMPORTANT YOU LOOK AT THE CARD WHILE STUDYING IT! A) MAJOR ARCANAS REMEMBER: The Major Arcanas represent The Fool s Journey which is a metaphor for the journey through life. Each Major Arcana is a step in this journey. This whole journey can be divided in four major steps: Cards 0 to V: they show the Querent as a beginner who has not yet been shaped by more mature societal forces. Cards VI to XI: this is where the Querent learns to apply the knowledge acquired to new challenges. Cards XII to XVI: The process of wrestling with our inner demons and of beginning a process of regeneration and deeper learning. Cards XVII to XXI: Group achievement consciousness and advanced life. Page 24 Page 25

14 0. The Fool New start Unlimited Pleasure, Passion Thoughtlessness, Rashness Naivety Innocence Look before you jump! I. The Magician Action Conscious Awareness Concentration Creative authority You already know what to do! Facing left: Direction of the unknown. Precipice: Stepping down from spiritual heights to physical manifestation. Dog: Evolution from the lower to the higher nature, the dog evolved from the wolf. Can also indicate that nature is happy to follow in the footsteps of man. Wallet: This carries universal instinct and memory. White Rose: Free from animal desires. Red Roses: Symbolising desire. Cup: Knowledge and preservation. Sword: Activity, either destructive or constructive. Wand: Will and power. A phallus symbol. White Lilies: Abstract thought. Robe: His inner garments are the white of purity, while his outer robe is the red of desire, activity and passion. If you are facing a period of doubt, the Fool is here to tell you to follow your instincts, even if you choose an original path. The Fool is innocent, free, unpredictable and full of surprises. The Fool is an optimist and brings hope. The Magician symbolises the power to tap universal forces and use them for creative purposes with the help of divine inspiration (right arm extended). He is confident, believes in himself, and is determined. This card implies you have the primary forces of creativity with you if you concentrate. Page 26 Page 27

15 II. The High Priestess Non-action Unconscious Awareness Capability Secrecy Intuition Go with your gut! III. The Empress Abundance Senses Fertility Mothering Crescent Moon: Inner illumination, spiritual enlightenment. Full Moon Crown with Waxing and Waning Moons: Subconscious mind. Red Roses: Desire. Scroll: Esoteric wisdom, sometimes inscribed with the word Tora (divine law). The High Priestess appears to get you to open you intuition and feel the energy around you. You should listen to yourself without analysing too much or being too emotionally attached to the matter. Look beyond the obvious and recall the vastness of your potential. Sometimes you can achieve something by letting time do its job. Blooming Garden: the fruitful mother, Mother Nature. Crown of Twelve, Six Pointed Stars: her reign over the macrocosm. Sceptre topped by a Globe: dominion over the world. Cyprus Trees, Shield and pearls: Venus. The Empress represents the fertile, life-giving Mother who reigns over the bounty of nature. From her come pleasures and joys of the senses. She can suggest material reward. She asks you to embrace the principles of life and enjoy its bountiful goodness. Page 28 Page 29

16 IV. The Emperor Fathering Organisation Influence Regulation V. The Hierophant Instruction Belief Systems Traditionalism Group identification Ankh: Egyptian symbol of life and wisdom. Also known as the Crux Ansata or the Cross of Life. Held in the right, male, or active hand. The Globe of Domination: held in the left, female, or passive hand. Only through the feminine power of love can the Emperor balance spirit and matter and truly rule. Mountains: The aspirations of man. Throne: A ruler. You ll learn to develop your leadership skills and the masculine side of your nature. This card gives you the power to use logic and reasoning well and to receive good counsel advice. You can use your authority to gain positive recognition; you are learning to develop your powers. You might have to deal with your boss, your doctor, the president or your father. Triple Crown of a Pope: on the head of the Hierophant. The lower trefoil design represents the lower material world. The middle represents the formative world. The top tier represents the creative world. Pillars: from the Tree of Life (Kabalah), one represents Mercy, the other Severity. Another interpretation is that the one on the right represents the law, and the one of the left the freedom to obey or disobey. The design crowing the pillars may represent sexual union. Triple Staff: represents the spirit, soul and body. The Hierophant is the educator who teaches the tribes one common language so all can communicate through one language, one religion or one common money denomination for trade. This card is also the need for social approval, you learn how to conform to a given situation. Page 30 Page 31

17 VI. The Lovers Relationship Principles Sexuality Personal Beliefs VII. The Chariot Success Will Self-Assertion Strong Control Apple tree: representing the temptation, taken from the Garden of Eden. Leafless tree: behind the man, it bears trefoil flames of the 12 signs of the zodiac, each divided into three decans. This has also been interpreted as the tree of flame representing the tree of life. Naked Figures: Adam and Eve, from the story of Genesis. Nudity: nothing to hide. Serpent: the tempter, again from the Garden of Eden myth. With this card there is always a possibility of a new romance or a new direction for the heart. This card also points towards harmony with others around you. Family and personal relations are really important to you, and you want them balanced and intimate. You might also be trying to make choices and decisions for the highest good in your life. Stars: the celestial influences that have played a role in his victory. Chariot: the human personality, which can be a vehicle for the expression of self. Crown: mental dominion. Sceptre: his will, the self-conscious and subconscious. His success being due to this successful combination. Sphinx: the pillars of the Tree of Life. In this case representing nature. Note they pull in different directions. They require the will of the charioteer. This card indicates success and victory through hard work and effort, ending in triumph over enemies of any kind. You have a responsible and kind nature that might be very intensely focused on your goal. This card comes up in relation to travel. Page 32 Page 33

18 VIII. Strength Force Patience Compassion Soft Control IX. The Hermit Introspection Searching Guidance Isolation Cosmic Lemniscates (infinite symbol above her head): eternal life, in control thanks to the powers above. Chain of Roses: union of desires so strong that the wild unconscious forces bow before it. Lion: the passions and lower nature of man. The zodiac sign of Leo, which is why this card has often been renumbered to 8. White Robe: purity. We need strength and courage to face our fears, and because love is always stronger than fear or hate, the ability to develop courage despite overwhelming odds is an outgrowth of love. Facing your fears can, in turn, help you evolve: as you free yourself of your fears, you become freer to do more with your life. It can mean also unconditional love and understanding. Staff: a patriarchal staff used for navigation on the narrow path of initiation. Lighted Lamp of Truth: to guide those below. Cloak: the mantel of discretion. In some versions the Hermit holds the cloak partially over the lamp to protect the truth from profane eyes. This card indicates that silent counsel and wise advice is given and received. You ve learned many lessons thus far, and now you have the experience under your belt to know much more clearly which way to turn in your life. This card shows open-mindedness and a willingness to be of help, and it can either represent that you will seek counsel or that someone wants to help you on your path of life. You might need to meditate on your life. Page 34 Page 35

19 X. Wheel of Fortune Destiny Turning Point Development Personal Vision XI. Justice Justice Decision Cause and effect Responsibility Sphinx: the principle of equilibrium, stability within movement, mystery and hidden knowledge. Animals: 4 beasts from Revelations 4:7-8 The first animal was like a lion, the second like a bull, the third animal had a human face, and the fourth animal was like a flying eagle. A footnote in the Jerusalem Bible states that following Iraeneus the four beasts came to symbolise the four evangelists. Letters: TARO an anagram which spell Tarot or Rota (wheel) or Orat (to speak) or Tora (the law). You re entering into a lucky period in your life. You re lucky now no matter what you want to do; things just seem to go your way. Nothing can stop you now! Pillars: to be between the positive and negative forces. Scales of Gold: balanced judgement. Also the symbol of Libra. Sword: held up in defence of justice. Pointing upward, it stands for victory. Being double edged, it symbolises that action destroys as well as builds, and that the false must be cut away from the true. Veil: between the pillars, some knowledge is hidden from man. Fair and honourable, Justice will make certain that the right thing is done in the end. Open-mindedness will be present to weigh the pros and cons, and fair decisions will be made to the satisfaction of all parties. This is a card of cool, rational, decision-making, where intellect is key. Page 36 Page 37

20 XII. The Hanged Man Letting Go Suspension Sacrifice Reversal XIII. Death Eradication Ending Transition Inexorable Forces Cross and Triangle: created by the man s arms and legs, the sign of accomplishment of the great work, the overcoming of personality and the transformation of the lower passions into pure gold. The inverted hanged man can finally see and understand things the way they really are. Radiant Halo: the initiate is now consciously taking on the mission of the mystic. In traditional terms, he has taken an oath to follow the path of the saint - hence the traditional halo. T Cross of Living Wood: by this the man is still earthbound. Spiritual growth and surrender to a higher wisdom. By accepting the decision he s tied to, the Hanged Man is finding his enlightenment. Heaven has many things to offer, and the Hanged Man is ready for the new direction being shown to him. Leave the past behind and move on. Banner with a Five Petals Rose: symbol of Mars and the life force. Skeleton Riding a Horse: Death, more the Apocalyptic version than the standard skeletal reaper. Sun: represents immortality. Path and Tower atop a Cliff: the mystical journey to the New Jerusalem. In Renaissance art, the new earth (i.e. following the apocalypse) is typically represented as a city, the New Jerusalem. Renewal, transformation or total change in your life cycle. An old chapter is coming to a close when this card shows up. For one thing to live, another must die, and Death is really about major change and the leaving behind that comes with it. Page 38 Page 39

21 XIV. Temperance Temperance Sense of balance Health Combination XV. The Devil Bondage Materialism Lack of knowledge Despair Crown: at the end of the path, representing excellence and attainment. Cups: he pours the essence of life from the silver cup of the subconscious to the gold cup of the conscious. From the seen, to the unseen, and back again. The entry of spirit into matter and the influence of matter on spirit. The flowing of the past, into the present, into the future. Feet: one rests on land, the other in water, to be equally comfortable in the conscious or subconscious. Water: in a pool, the subconscious of man and the universe. Self-control or a good sense of balance with people management. Temperance is able to coordinate the work of many and to work in harmony with others. This card indicates good management skills and an understanding of other people s skills. Have patience with others, work with and not against them. Bat Wings, Goat Legs, Horns, and Bird Feet: a combination of animals to show an animalistic, instinctive nature. Chains: self-imposed servitude, bondage and restriction. Note the chains are loose and could be easily removed by the wearers. Donkey Ears: stubbornness. Naked Figures: chained by their own wrong choices. Torch: pointing at earth representing will directed at the material plane. Sensuality, bondage to fears, or sexual energy that seems a little out of control. It could indicate an addiction to someone or something. You could be paranoid. This card can also mean the wrong use of force or abusive conditions. However all these chains can be released. Page 40 Page 41

22 XVI. The Tower Rapid Change Collapse Release Revelation XVII. The Star Hope Inspiration Generosity Peacefulness Crown: excellence and attainment. Lightening: inspiration and great power. Divine fire that only destroys what is evil and purifies what is good. People Falling: from the tower of material security, after a brilliant glimpse of truth. Tower: being destroyed represents ambitions built on false pretenses. Yod (drops of light): the life force from heaven. This card represents the unexpected events that can change your life or your perception of things. The clearest aspect of this card is the element of surprise. The Tower indicates a rude awakening of some sort, whether it s your old way of life coming suddenly to an end or a release from the situation in which you were stuck. Can be a wonderful unexpected event or not! Eight-Pointed Star: radiant cosmic energy. Power and material success. Five Rivulets of Water: the five senses. Feet: one rests on land, the other in water, to be equally comfortable in the conscious or subconscious. Ibis: resting on a tree, it is sacred, and represents thought and the mind. Seven Stars: the seven main Chakra points of the body, or the seven ancient planets. Water: the unconscious mind. Courage, hope and inspiration from above are this card s messages. She believes all things can come into being and anything can manifest simply because you wish so. This card also indicates that great love will be given and received. An insight is being made here into the meaning of life. Page 42 Page 43

23 XVIII. The Moon Apprehension Illusion Imagination Confusion XIX. The Sun Enlightenment Eminence Vitality Assurance Crayfish: primordial and primitive. The unconscious. Early stages of conscious unfoldment. Dog: domestication, having been tamed and adapted by man. The super conscious. Moon: in all three phases at once, body, mind and spirit. Wolf: primitive and wild nature, untamed creation. The conscious. Yod (drops of light): the life force from above. This card can herald unforeseen events or a new turn of events already in motion. Sometimes it can mean a disagreement with a loved one over something very little, making a mountain out of the molehill. The moon also reflects psychic ability, dreams, and intuitive powers. This card also indicates nocturnal activity, or things that happen at night. Naked Child: nothing to hide. Horse: solar energy, which is now controlled without bridle or saddle. Red Banner: action and vibration. Sun: warmth and light, all life depends on the sun. There are 21 rays to symbolise the 21 Major Arcana cards, with the centre representing the fool. Sunflower: sacred to the sun, four of them to represent the four elements. Wall: a division between spaces, the child is beyond the wall, so he is beyond limitations. This card promises happiness and success now you have learnt all your lessons. You ll have a good marriage, a good home life, and success in all you do. Success is also indicated in such areas as higher education, agriculture, the sciences, and the arts. You ve become a master of your talent. Travel and the freedom to move around are also represented here. It could mean new career offers or simply happiness. Page 45 Page 44

24 XX. Judgement Judgement Regeneration Inner Calling Absolution XXI. The World Integration Accomplishment Involvement Fulfilment Coffins: floating on the water representing an awakening. Gabriel: the archangel of water (spirit and emotions). People: the physical standing to hear the angel. Man and Woman for conscious and subconscious. The Child is the regenerated personality. Trumpet: emitting seven blasts shown by the seven lines. These blasts are the creative word that liberates man from material limitations. Water: the subconscious. Red Solar Cross: on the flag is the solar symbol of balance of forces. Judgement signals an awakening, a coming alive to a change of awareness. This card indicates self-actualisation, a life well lived, and work well done. You re on the verge of blending with the universe and have renewed energy now that you re so close. Dancer: her legs form the cross, her head and hands form the triangle. The triangle of spirit now surmounts the cross of the material. The World card completes the cycle of life. Oval Wreath: forming an O, balancing this card with the Fool card at the beginning. Unity and eternity, the mystery of creation. Ribbons: wrapped around wreath, representing the cosmic lemniscates. Wands: the powers of involution and evolution. The World promises the fulfilment of all desires and goals as well as an understanding of all the lessons you ve been through. Here s the freedom to move ahead and continue your growth the way you want to. You now have all the talents and all the tools, so go for it! There might be travel. This card indicates the freedom to come and go as you please. Page 46 Page 47

25 B) MINOR ARCANAS REMEMBER: The minor arcanas are divided into four suits (four elements): Wands (Fire): suit of creativity, action, enthusiasm, and confidence. Cups (Water): suit of emotions, relationships and spiritual experiences. Swords (Air): suit of intellect, thought and reason, which are a valuable asset but can lead us astray. Pentacles (Earth): suit of practicality, security and material concerns. Associated with Nature, and physical experiences. Each minor arcanas is structured from Ace to 10 and with court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King). Here again they have a different meaning. The Aces introduce the theme of the suit that comes to its achievement in the 10. The court cards have different personalities: King (Masculine): he represents authority and control. It can be an actual man. Queen (Feminine): she wants enjoyment more than result. It can be an actual woman. Knight (Immature teenager): eager, sincere, and unbalanced. Page (Playful child): pleasure, spontaneity, and open doors. Ace of Cups Emotional Force Intimacy Love Intuition Five Streams of water: the five senses, never ending supply. Water lilies: psychic unfolding. Cup: feminine object a receptacle designed to hold nourishing liquid. A seed of emotional awareness has been planted in your life although you may not recognise it. This card represents the direct knowing that comes from your heart. Trust what your feelings are telling you. Allow the power of your emotion to guide you in a new direction. 2 of Cups Connection Treaty Attraction Harmony in Partnership Serpents twined around a staff: emblem of male and female energy. Lion with wings of spirit: good balance between spiritual and earthy love. Woman and Man: they celebrate their new friendship. Understanding and balanced friendship are developing here. Together, you can achieve your plans. Sharing with this person will make things easier and better. This card also predicts a letter, a gift or a happy event on the horizon. Page 48 Page 49

26 3 of Cups Exuberance Friendship Community Party Time! 3 maidens: hold their cups full of promise and celebration of good friends and family. Garlands and vines: fruitful. This card represents the happy conclusion of an undertaking and the success and recognition that follow. Good food, good friends, happiness. Attachment to a group. 5 of Cups Loss Bereavement Regret Black cloak: loss, restrictions. Spilled wine: wine of life. Three tipped cups: he does not even notice the two upright cups. Tower: Fallacy of personal isolation, false ideas. Bridge: the ability to overcome what is happening. This card represents the loss of something or someone you were attached to. You have troubles to express what you feel inside. You are experiencing grief, loss or heartache. The advice here is to get the emotions out, to cry. The bridge shows that it will pass with time. 4 of Cups 6 of Cups Self-Absorption Apathy Introversion Good Will Purity Childhood Apple tree: the temptation, taken from the garden of Eden. Hand: offers a fourth cup that the man still refuses to take. Man: wonders if he should go into anything. Arms and legs crossed: protection. Lack of motivation, introverted, looking for a spiritual level to connect to. You might feel as if nobody understands you, that is because you have inner work to do. Cottages in the background: good memories of our childhood, past, or hometown. Cup with flowers: the one given to the young girl is a gift of the heart, as are all the cups around. Someone from you past will meet with you. It can be an old love, old friend or a family member. If you re presented with an opportunity to grow into a new relationship or a new job, it will have some connection to the past too. It can also be a gift from this person from your past, or something that will resurface or be returned to you. Page 50 Page 51

27 7 of Cups Wishful Thinking Choices Debauchery Man: trying to make a choice. Cups: each one contains different things: jewels, castle, wreath of victory, dragon, etc and a person ready to reveal her/his identity. Your imagination might be working overtime and you re having difficulty making a decision. This card can indicate a selfish indulgence in dreams instead of actions. Your forces are dissipated and you are confused. Let it go 9 of Cups Wish Fulfilment Contentment Sensual Pleasure This card is also called the Wish Card Man: well satisfied. Cups: 9 on the arched shelf behind him. This is the wish card, meaning that you will have a yes to your answer. Your dreams will come true and your future will be secure. You ll have much happiness from obtaining your wish. 8 of Cups 10 of Cups Deeper Meaning Moving On Lassitude Delight Peace Family Moon: feminine astrological symbol of personality, subconscious mind, reflected light of subconscious. Mountains: attainment, realisation, path leading to the heights, and abstract thought. Family: they celebrate their happiness. Rainbow: good fortune, perfection, and protection. You are dissatisfied with your present mode of life and want something more. You might abandon your present routine to find out if the grass is greener on the other side of the mountain. This is about the spiritual side of your heart: it is a spiritual quest. You re experiencing the happiness you ve always wanted. You ve realised your personal hopes, dreams and desires. Lasting happiness. This can be the indication of a marriage, the start of a family, or a family reunion. It could be also a new home. You will really live happily ever after! Page 52 Page 53

28 Page of Cups Be Emotional Be Intuitive Be Intimate Be Loving & caring Fish: Dedication to spiritual service, creativity, pregnancy, virgin birth, increase, this is arising from one s own subconscious, idea or thought. Man: he says: Wake up and notice there s love in the air and in your heart. This card indicates a message concerning romance, help from others, and devoted friends and family. This young page wants to offer help and cooperation. He has a gentle and good nature. He brings joy and happiness. Romantic and encouraging letters might be arriving. Good news arriving. Arts come with him as well. Knight of Cups POSITIVE Romantic Imaginative Sensitive Refined Introspective NEGATIVE Overemotional Fanciful Temperamental Over-refined Introverted Winged helmet: imagination. River: They are about to cross it. Horse: Vitality, 5 senses, fertility, controlled. Man of genuine character who s offering an invitation or proposal. It can represent the beginning of romance and falling in love. He is skilled in the arts and has a good understanding of human needs. The horse symbolises an issue or condition (heart matter?) being brought closer to you. Queen of Cups Loving Tender-hearted Intuitive Psychic Spiritual Cup: This is the cup of her imagination, but it is closed. Sea: universal principles. This sensitive Queen of Cups devotes herself to the matters of the heart. Her attachment to others is strong, as well as the need to help. She could be an artist, a nurse or a caretaker. Her imagination is her most powerful talent. She is really intuitive. King of Cups Clever Tranquil Diplomatic Caring and Tolerant Dolphin (on the left above the sea): ancient friend of men. Ship (on the right above the sea): activity, material treasures, that which is beyond our control. Golden fish (necklace): domination over the sea (turbulent here). The King of Cups is wise and understanding. He speaks from the heart and has a quiet power. He wants to do humanitarian work or some kind of work with people. He is into arts or careers related to the ocean. He covers his emotional nature with calm exterior and enjoys watching progress from behind the scenes. Page 54 Page 55

29 Ace of Pentacles Material Force Prosperity Practicality Faith Path: State of becoming, steps to the heights. Arch: A new life or beginning, a birth portal. The financial reward is on its way: prosperity, wealth and new business. You ll find it arising when you re seeking a new direction in your career and also when you re curious about matters concerning money, investments and loans. You re slowly making headway with your finances. 3 of Pentacles Teamwork Planning Ability Man: he receives approval from a monk and a nun. He finished a Masonry piece; his skills and ability are rewarded. Recognition of your skills is coming. Congratulations are due to you. Material gain and successes are due to you through hard work and effort. You are about to be accepted in a group, club or other organisation. 2 of Pentacles 4 of Pentacles Juggling Flexibility Amusing Possessiveness Be in charge of Blocked Change Ribbon: represents life, it connects the two pentacles. Juggler: knows he can handle the situation. City: thought centres. Man: Sat on solid foundations. Ability to handle several projects at once. New projects might be difficult to get started, but you have the stamina and the strength to get through them. It is important that harmony is maintained and that you don t let disturbing news set you back. Good judgement in business matters as well as many talents you can bring. Love of earthly possessions. You feel comfortable when you have them around you. You are ready to work really hard to get more possessions. Strong attachment to money. Be careful to not being ungenerous. Page 56 Page 57

30 5 of Pentacles Harsh conditions Ill Health Rejection Homeless: they are in front of the church in the snow: are they willing to enter or do they want help? They are cold, hungry, sick and tired. This card shows some kind of impoverishment. It can be financial, spiritual or simply that you don t feel connected to your community. You might have neglected your health or spiritual needs. Might mean loss of a job, unemployment. 7 of Pentacles Assessment Recompense Change of direction Farmer: he contemplates how much his crops will bring this year. This card suggests you ve put your time and labour into something and will now reap the rewards. This is not a prediction of wealth, but of solid accomplishments in your investments and workplace, as well as satisfactory rewards. One pentacle is not yet in the pile though: you need to give a final touch. 6 of Pentacles 8 of Pentacles Having / Not Having Resources Erudition Power Diligence Knowledge Detail Homeless: receive money from an honest man. Artisan: he worked hard on the previous 7 pentacles and he is now working on the eighth one. He is quick and sharp. It can indicate a happy union with fellow employees, a raise in pay, a possible promotion or profit sharing opportunities. You have the ability to move ahead quickly because your talents and skills are well rounded. Your past expertise has culminated in profit and recognition. Practice makes perfect. Page 58 Page 59

31 9 of Pentacles Discipline Self-Reliance Refinement Woman: calm and peaceful. Bird: freedom, messenger. This card indicates self-sufficiency, independence, and self-mastery of your financial/material world. Road to prosperity. Strong connection to the environment: might be strong love of wildlife and wide open spaces. 10 of Pentacles Affluence Stability Convention Family: They worked hard for a long period of time and now reached financial stability for generations. Page of Pentacles Have an Effect Be Practical Be Wealthy Be Trusting / Trustworthy Man: he loves and studies the pentacle. The Page of Pentacles can be a young, persevering scholar, generous, and kind with everyone he meets. He s enthusiastic about education, progress, and the material rewards that come with both. Careful and cautious, he studies everything before he makes a decision. Knight of Pentacles POSITIVE Unwavering Cautious Thorough Realistic Hardworking NEGATIVE Stubborn Unadventurous Obsessive Pessimistic Grinding Dark horse: plods along the fields of life, cultivating and developing new horizons. This card often comes with the purchase of a large item, such as a house or a car. You have the money or the financing to be able to attain your dream. Great wealth and great security. This Knight is trustworthy and honest. He will take his time to do a good job, the way you like. Stable and solid, he can bring good news about a pay increase, a new job offer, an investment that will increase in value or a loan that s been approved. Page 60 Page 61

32 Queen of Pentacles Nurturing Bighearted Down-to-Earth Resourceful Trustworthy Throne: has symbols of animals and nature. Nature: Fertility and abundance. Creative, she knows how to take care of a family and financial issues. She s good at business careers, and is really productive. Quiet personality and easygoing. Ace of Swords Mental Force Truth Justice Strength Olive branch: peace. Palm: victory. Crown: Creativity, attainment. This card is the sign of possibility in the area of intelligence, reason, justice, truth, clarity and fortitude. In readings, it shows that a seed of clear understanding has been planted in your life although you may not yet recognise it. When the seed sprouts, it might be a compelling idea, desire for truth, call to justice, an opportunity or a need to be honest. King of Pentacles 2 of Swords Enterprising Reliable Supporting Steady Bulls head: Taurus, element of Earth, indicating the heavenly sperm that fertilised the earth, masculinity. Vineyard: abundance, wisdom and life. Blocked Emotions Avoidance Impasse Woman: she does not want to see what is in front of her. Jagged rocks and new moon: instability. The King of pentacles represents a father with a kind disposition, a businessman of prosperity or a reliable married man focused on the security of his family and friends. He s also accomplished at math, science, banking and real estate. Need for well-balanced life. You feel probably on hold, delayed or confused. You are not accepting some truth about yourself or a situation. Maybe rather than taking action you should think first. You need guidance and directions. Page 62 Page 63

33 3 of Swords Heartbreak Isolation Betrayal Pierced heart: loss of a loved one, grief or sorrow in life. Rain: sorrow. An argument could lead to a separation or break-up of a relationship. There is pain and sorrow that you need to express 4 of Swords Take a break Contemplation Quiet Preparation Tomb: body, rest. 5 of Swords Self-Interest Argument Open Dishonour Storm clouds: unwise thinking, human thoughts in discord. Unfair application of power, degradation, or disgrace. Deceptive actions or manipulating either people or a situation to suit one s own needs. It can indicate developing a bad reputation, an unethical victory or just plain destructive behaviour. 6 of Swords The Blues Recovery Take a trip Boat: a personal journey or progress trough life. Ferryman: he is rowing a sorrowful woman and child away from the rough water. This card represents someone on vacation or on retreat. It can mean convalescence after surgery or coming home from the hospital and resting comfortably there. Time to renew your energies, both physical and mental. A difficult period of your life is about to come to an end. It can also be a trip away from a sad condition. Healing process will begin now. An unpleasant work situation or a family difficulty or sorrow will give way to peace once more. Page 64 Page 65

34 7 of Swords Running away Lone-Wolf Style Hidden Dishonour Man: stealing 5 of the 7 swords belonging to men in the encampment. Things might not work the way it was planned. Someone might be stealing something that s important to you. Unreliability can be indicated or that perhaps someone s not telling you the truth or is hiding it from you. 9 of Swords Be concerned Guilt Anguish Woman crying: loss of hope, bad dreams, depression, and nightmares. Sadness, loss of a loved one, or just plain depression is in this card, but whether it s coming or going depends on the surrounding cards. 8 of Swords 10 of Swords Restriction Bewilderment Powerlessness Bottoming Out Victim Mentality Martyrdom Woman: 8 swords surround her but none pierce her. She is bound and blindfolded. Castle: future refuge. Our fears can render us helpless and put us in the very position in which the woman in the card finds herself. Fear of moving out of a situation or leaving something because we don t know what will replace it. Bondage of fear. You created your own prison. End of a circle: divorce or quitting a job. The conditions are obsolete and could lead to sudden misfortune if they don t reach their natural conclusion. Deep sense of loss (maybe exaggerated), which could be about a legal, work or social situation. Page 66 Page 67

35 Page of Swords Use Your Mind Be Truthful Have Fortitude Be Fair Page: hold the sword with both hands. The Page of Swords is a messenger who urges us to look into the meaning of a situation. He has the qualities of grace, dexterity, and inquisitiveness. He has the desire to help the others. Delay in the plan or some disappointment possible. Courage will be needed. Knight of Swords POSITIVE Direct Authoritative Incisive Knowledgeable Logical Pay attention to coming events. There can be a person coming into your life. He tells the truth, and it might hurt. Urgency to get things moving in your life. NEGATIVE Blunt Overbearing Cutting Opinionated Unfeeling Man: off on a journey on his beautiful thoroughbred racehorse. Queen of Swords Honest Astute / Witty Forthright Experienced Bird hovers: messages coming through. Cypress tree: wisdom. Upright sword: spirit penetrating matter and informing us with knowledge. She is an excellent teacher, counsellor, psychologist or lawyer. Good public speaker or organiser. Clear and direct way of speaking about issues. King of Swords Intellectual Analytical Articulate Fair Ethical Bird hovers: messages coming through. Cypress tree: wisdom. Air movement: turbulence The King of Swords has the power to command because he always knows what s at the core of the situation. Good counsel and good advice help him come to a fair and rational decision. Page 68 Page 69

36 Ace of Wands Self-belief Creative Force Enthusiasm Courage Leaves: vitality, growth. The seed of bold enthusiasm has been planted in your life although you may not recognise it. When the seed sprouts, it might be a creative idea, surge of optimism or a need to act boldly. It could even be an opportunity. Be daring and brave. 3 of Wands Investigation Foresight Leadership More established in business and education. Events are moving along much better. Benefits from effort. Proud of the work done. Success not far away. Man: looking toward the future of his developments. 2 of Wands 4 of Wands Personal Self-assurance Originality Celebration Freedom Excitement Globe: Universe, Cosmic egg. People: Family and friends gathering to celebrate a joyful time of life. You are waiting for results. You ve set things in motion. You have to wait patiently for your rewards. It can also represent someone who will help you along the way. Harmony, peace and fulfilment of your ideals are occurring at this time in your life. Satisfaction. Enjoy Rewards. The foundations of a good life and stable conditions at home or work are evident here. Page 70 Page 71

37 5 of Wands Discord Competition Hassles Five men fighting: competitive action. This card represents oppositions or struggles. They are not sure why they are fighting but they feel they have to defend something. They are confused, agitated, under constant stress, or simply disorganised. Something s gone awry. More clarity must be found. Look for advice. 6 of Wands Victory Acclaim Pride Laurel wreath: two are present in this card. They are the symbol of victory. The journey is circular; the Fool begins again after completing a previous circle. Horse: Vitality, five senses, fertility, controlled. 7 of Wands Aggression Defiance Certainty Man: in defensive stance: he protects what he believes in and feels the need to fight for those ideals and beliefs. You have the inner strength and stamina, as well as the ability to stand your ground whatever the circumstances. Your courage is evident, and you can work through adversity and all sorts of pressure. Stiff competition in business or in personal issues might be indicated or someone or something might feel like an enemy. 8 of Wands Quick Action Closing stages News Wands: travelling though the air across an open countryside. This card describes the recognition you receive when you come through a difficult time successfully; you ve won a battle and become a good example for others. It can also represent upcoming good news and success right around the corner. Relationships will improve with this card. Guests or family might arrive soon. If you travel, everything will go well. Everything will take flight and land in happiness and pleasure. The movement is in the right direction and you ll get what you ve desired. Progress is being made toward a goal, a business idea, a new education, a new relationship or possibly a positive change in the environment. Page 72 Page 73

38 9 of Wands Defensiveness Determination Stamina Bandage: wounds from past conflicts. Man: waiting for someone or something that appears to be an enemy. You are well prepared to handle adversity and hostility. Hold on to what you believe in philosophy you ve developed through your experience. Perseverance, stamina, strength of character, and ability to defend yourself or others are indicated with this card. Page of Wands Be Creative Be Enthusiastic Be Confident Be Brave Three pyramids: body, mind and spirit. Page: messengers: phone call, fax, , regular mail or a face to face conversation. He is contemplating. This Page brings good news: passing an exam, got a job, a new baby coming, etc. 10 of Wands Knight of Wands Overstretched Burdens Struggle Man: not only he has taken on many responsibilities from all areas of his life, but he s chosen to take on others responsibilities as well. Now he has too many wands to carry. POSITIVE Charming Self-Confident Daring Adventurous Passionate NEGATIVE Superficial Cocky Reckless Restless Hot-Tempered Three pyramids: body, mind and spirit. Horse: strong, vitality, fertility, controlled. Oppressive burden, both physically and mentally. You want to help others, but at what cost? You might shoulder these burdens well, but not for long. You need to take a look at how much you re carrying and decide which wands are important to keep an which ones you should drop. Keep your priorities clear and straight. Rash and impatient in all he does, this Knight is strong and always enthusiastic. He can be a generous friend or lover and does everything in a big way. This card can also represent a change of residence, a journey that you are about to undertake (sometimes unexpected) or a major change in your life for which you ll want to be ready. Page 74 Page 75

39 Queen of Wands Eye-catching Wholehearted Energetic Cheerful Self-Assured Sunflower: nature at its fullest, sacred to the sun. Black Cat: Good eyesight, witchcraft, good observation. Lion: all powerful sub-human force, desire body. She sits facing us and has strong features, which show us her power of command and her power to create new directions. Actions and movement will take place when she s around. Ambition, growth and development of any idea or plan are the name of the game here. She can develop anything in something greater. NOTES: King of Wands Creative Inspiring Vigorous Charismatic Bold Salamanders: growth and new beginnings. Lion: has the pride and passion to follow through on those beginnings. The King of Wands is a proud, confident, enthusiastic & kind soul, with the presence that comes with these qualities. He s also a proud father and eager to be of help. He is passionate about all he believes in, and he carries himself well. He has excellent leadership qualities and can delegate well. Page 76 Page 77

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