Category: Divination

Main Association: Materialism

Quick Reference: Materialism, persistence, hidden desires, deception, bondage, addiction, sexuality, greed, envy, obsession, breaking out, ignorance, hopelessness

Element/Sign: Earth
Planet: Saturn
Zodiac: Capricorn
Chakra: Root
Day: Sunday
Archangel: Cassiel, Metatron, Samael, Anael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Knees, bones
Color: Grey, dark brown, black, indigo
Crystal: Malachite, black onyx, black garnet, jet, obsidian, tourmaline, turquoise
Metal: Lead
Body: Skeleton, skin, teeth, knees, genitals, substance abuse, chain smoking, negative self image, hemorrhoids
Exercise: Bodybuilding which increases bone density
Stance: Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
Affirmation: Just for today, I choose to turn a deaf ear to my sense of entitlement.

The Devil card depicts the devil as Baphomet, or the Horned Goat of Mendes, or the ancient goat-god Dionysius, shown sitting in his throne while watching over a male and female captive. Baphomet originally represented the balance between good and evil, male and female, and human and animal; however, more recently, this figure has been linked to the occult and has become a scapegoat for all things considered ‘evil’.

The Devil is a passionate, hedonistic, and lust filled card indicating great sex but where there is something amiss. The relationship may be bordering on the side of obsession or it has become angst ridden. You might also be involved with someone who is not fully available to you, yet you keep going back for more. It represents being seduced by the material world and physical pleasures. Also living in fear, domination and bondage, being caged by an overabundance of luxury, discretion should be used in personal and business matters.

The Devil card represents your shadow (or darker) side and the negative forces that constrain you and hold you back from being the best version of yourself. You may be at the effect of negative habits, dependencies, behaviors, thought patterns, relationships, and addictions. You have found yourself trapped between the short-term pleasure you receive and the longer-term pain you experience. Just as the Lovers card speaks to duality and choice, so too does the Devil; however, with the Devil, you are choosing the path of instant gratification, even if it is at the expense of your long-term well-being.

The reversed Devil may also be a sign you are hiding your deepest, darkest self from others, keeping it a secret. You may have thoughts, fantasies, addictions, or habits that you don’t want others to know because you feel embarrassed or ashamed. But sometimes, holding onto the secrets can contribute to a growing level of guilt, and you may feel a sense of relief if you can share your darker self with at least one trusted individual. There is also a need to accept who you are and forgive yourself for the thoughts you have. Of course, if you are at risk of harming yourself or others, please seek professional help immediately.

Positives/ Upright:

• Addiction
• Enslavement
• Hedonism
• Materialism
• Shadow self
• Attachment
• Restriction
• Sexuality

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Playfulness
• Rebellion
• Pleasure
• Enjoyment
• Challenging authority
• Freedom
• Detachment
• Releasing limited beliefs
• Exploring dark thoughts

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Main Association: Authority

Quick Reference: Reason, initiation, assurance, authority, father figure, structure, regulation, solid foundation, respect, leadership, strategic planning, divine masculine, competitiveness, force, self-control, ambition, stability,

Element/Sign: Fire
Planet: Mars
Zodiac: Aries
Chakra: Root Solar Plexus
Day: Thursday
Archangel: Cassiel, Metatron, Samael, Michael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Head, face
Color: Red, orange, yellow, black
Crystal: Fire agate, hematite, red jasper, garnet, bloodstone
Metal: N/A
Body: Blood, bile, muscles, sinews, pineal gland, head, brain
Exercise: Body building, combat training, martial arts, boot camp
Stance: Eagle Pose (Garudasana)
Affirmation: I stand firm in reality and work WITH the flow of energy to organize creative impulses. I lead by example.

The Emperor sits on a ram-adorned throne, a symbol of Mars. He holds an ankh scepter in his right hand, and a globe, symbol of domination, in his left. The Emperor sits atop a stark, barren mountain, a sign of “sterility of regulation, and unyielding power”. As the father figure of the Tarot deck, the Emperor suggests that you are adopting this fatherly role (regardless of whether you are male or female), providing for your family, and protecting and defending your loved ones. You may be the breadwinner or the ‘rock’ for those who rely on your stability and security.

This card is suggestive of stability and security in life. You are on top of things and everything in under your control. It is your hard work, discipline and self-control that have bought you this far. It means that you are in charge of your life now setting up your own rules and boundaries.

Positives/ Upright:

• Authority
• Father figure
• Law and order
• Leadership
• Power
• Promotion

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Control freak
• Immaturity
• Lack of discipline
• Loss of authority
• Manipulative friends

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Main Association: Decision

Quick Reference: Unfailingly just, justice, balance, harmony, fairness, karma, cause and effect, truth comes out, responsibility, decisions

Element/Sign: Air
Planet: Venus
Zodiac: Libra
Chakra: Heart, Crown
Day: N/A
Archangel: Raphael, Chamuel, Ariel, Anael, Uriel, Shekinah, Jeremiel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Liver
Color: Green
Crystal: Aventurine, green tourmaline, ametrine, chrysoprase, jade, opal, lapis lazuli, chrysolite
Metal: Copper
Body: Homeostasis, kidneys, uro-genital system, female genitals, pelvis
Exercise: Dance, yoga, gymnastics
Stance: Cobra Pose
Affirmation: I generate peace and harmony and bring it with me wherever I go

The Justice tarot card is a symbol of truth, fairness, and law. As she sits in her chair, the scales in her left hand represent how intuition should balance logic. The figure in the Justice card holds two objects: a scale in one hand as a symbol of balance and a sword in the other to exemplify the preservation of that equilibrium even by means of force. The Justice card indicates that the fairest decision will be made. Justice is the sword that cuts through a situation, and will not be swayed by outer beauty when deciding what is fair and just. Justice can indicate that you are concerned with issues of fairness and reminds us of the importance of objectivity.

Positives/ Upright:

• Balance and equilibrium
• Cause and effect
• Fairness
• Justice
• Responsibility

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Dishonesty
• Imbalance
• Lack of accountability
• Legal flaws
• Unfair treatment

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Main Association: Mystery Awareness

Quick Reference: Memory, the unconscious, secrets, inner wisdom, intuition, higher power, mystery, trust yourself, hidden influence, mother figure, divine feminine, potential,

Element/Sign: Water, earth
Planet: Moon
Zodiac: Aries, Cancer
Chakra: Third Eye, Sacral
Day: Monday, Wednesday
Archangel: Haniel, Gabriel, Raziel, Zadkiel, Raphael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Lymphatic system
Color: Indigo, white, black, orange
Crystal: Lapis lazuli, moonstone, carnelian, pearl, obsidian, jet, amber
Metal: N/A
Body: The digestive system, breasts, sternum, uterus, ovaries, glands, lymphatic system, pancreas, anemia, dehydration, infertility, Alzheimer’s, amnesia, Menstruation, water retention
Exercise: Only gentle exercise such as belly dancing, yoga, Qi Gong
Stance: Corpse Pose (Savasana)
Affirmation: I trust my intuition to guide me and I know that silence is golden

The High Priestess is identified with the Shekhinah, the female indwelling presence of the divine. She wears plain blue robes and sits with her hands in her lap. She has a lunar crescent at her feet, & wears “a horned diadem on her head, with a globe in the middle”.

High Priestess is a card of mystery, stillness and passivity. This card suggests that it is time to retreat and reflect upon the situation and trust your inner instincts to guide you through it. Things around you are not what they appear to be right now.

The High Priestess possesses intuition, mystery and sensuality combined with common sense. When the High Priestess appears in a tarot reading she indicates that now is the time to trust your instincts and go with your gut feeling. Pay attention to your dreams and the signs and symbols the universe is sending you when this Major Arcana trump card appears in your tarot reading.

Positives/ Upright:

• Hidden talents
• Intuition
• Mystery
• Spiritual insight
• Things yet to be revealed
• Deep connection to self
• Insight
• Calm confidence
• Wise
• Innovative
• Open to new ideas
• Independent thinker

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Information withheld
• Lack of personal harmony
• Secrets
• Dreaminess
• Lack of concrete actions
• Overly esoteric
• Difficulty communicating ideas clearly
• Aloofness
• Distracted
• Spiritually snobbish
• Isolated
• Stubborn

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Main Association: Destiny

Quick Reference: Cycles, expansion, change, luck, karma, destiny, turning point, good fortune, gambling, movement, personal vision,

Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius, Pisces, Cancer
Chakra: Throat, foot chakras
Day: Sunday
Archangel: Raphael, Michael, Zadkiel, Camael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Digestive system
Color: Blue
Crystal: Blue sapphire, blue lace agate, lapis lazuli, aquamarine, amethyst, topaz, sugilite
Metal: Tin
Body: Vitality levels in general, the feet (Pisces) and hips (Sagittarius), brings a sense of optimism that is beneficial to the process of recovering from any illness
Element/Sign: Fire + water
Exercise: Horse riding, free running
Stance: The Wheel Pose followed by Child’s Pose
Affirmation: I courageously expand in the direction of my divine desire

In this card, we see a revolving wheel which represents the wheel of life. In each corner of the card we see four winged creatures sitting upon clouds. These creatures represent the four elements of minor arcana. A common aspect to most interpretations of this card within a reading is to introduce an element of change in the querent’s life, such change being in station, position or fortune: such as the rich becoming poor, or the poor becoming rich.

The Wheel of Fortune symbolizes the unpredictable nature of the universe. A big picture card, it shows us that nothing is fixed. Our situations are constantly changing and what starts out as good or bad will soon change into something else. In this sense this is a card of transformation that can be read many different ways. It all depends on how we approach our place on the wheel. Fighting the changes that come with The Wheel of Fortune is a fool’s errand. It’ll simply spin again, bringing us somewhere new. This is a card that encourages flexibility, creative thinking, and taking opportunities when they arise. It’s best to make hay while the sun shines because The Wheel will spin again and who knows where to. Preparation is well and good, but when you don’t know what’s next it can turn into a waste of energy.

Positives/ Upright:

• Chance
• Change
• Destiny
• Luck
• Opportunity
• Winning
• Dynamism

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Bad luck
• Disappointment
• Misfortune
• Mishap
• Unforeseen setbacks
• Unpredictable

Witch Tip: For a situation that is not going your way, find the Wheel of Fortune in your deck. The two cards on either side are the solution to your problem.

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Main Association: Introspection
Quick Reference: Introspection, searching, soul searching, guidance, solitude, example, analytical, wisdom, quest for personal truth, spiritual illumination, go within for clarity, need for prudence/ counsel, inner calm, caution/ discretion
Element/Sign: Earth
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Virgo
Chakra: Third Eye
Day:
Archangel: Raziel, Zadkiel, Gabriel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Back
Color: Pruple, indigo
Crystal: Carnelian, amethyst, chevron amethyst, cirtrine, peridot, ametrine, aragonite, sodalite, dumortierite (for past life review), gaspeite
Metal:
Body: Abdomen, large and small intestine, lower liver, pancreas, hands, nails, carpal bones in the hands, umbilical cord, reproductive system
Exercise: Most forms of exercise as long as it is both regular and moderate. Having/ designing a routine and setting achievable goals. Recording progress
Stance:  Shoulder stand (Sarvangasana)
Affirmation: I am pure.

The Hermit indicates a time of introspection, as this card guides us to look deep within our mind and spirit. The Hermit can mean you need time alone to make decisions or that others view you as some kind of inspirational guide.

The Hermit card has a dual aspect. It represents both the inner and outer worlds. The Hermit is the seeker of wisdom, temporarily disassociating himself from everyday life in order to look within and discover the answers to deep questions. Once he has found his inner light, he returns to the world to help others in their own search for greater understanding.

In a reading, the Hermit card implies a time of withdrawal, where the realms of the mind and spirit become more important than the pull of the senses. This may involve a literal withdrawal from worldly activities such as going away to a meditation retreat or starting a study course. The insights gained are then integrated and practiced in daily life and are communicated to others. The Hermit holds a lamp that shines out to represent the guiding light of inner wisdom. Some decks show the Hermit holding a staff. This represents inner power and provides the strength to direct his life’s journey.

Positives/ Upright:

• Introspection
• Meditation
• Self reflection
• Solitude
• Soul searching
• Withdrawn from society

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Retreat/ withdrawal
• Exile
• Loneliness
• Misfit
• Sadness
• Withdrawing from loved ones

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Main Association: Sacrifice
Quick Reference: Letting go, reversal, suspension, telling us to ‘hang on’, waiting, sacrifice, changed thinking, wisdom, different perspective, spiritualism, martyrdom, initiation, circumspection, discernment, trials
Element/Sign: Water
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio
Chakra: Crown
Day:
Archangel: Uriel, Shekinah, Jeremiel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Organ of Nutrition
Color: White, violet, purple, sea green, blue, silver
Crystal: Amethyst, iepidolite, coral, aquamarine
Metal: Tin
Body: Hydration, sleep
Exercise: N/A. Deep relaxation and traction apply instead
Stance: Headstance, shoulder stand, resting with legs up against the wall
Affirmation: I let go of my need to control this situation and open up to the possibility that the universe has something even better in store for me.

The Hanged Man depicts a pittura infamante, an image of a man being hanged upside-down by one ankle. This method of hanging was a common punishment at the time for traitors in Italy. The Hanged Man is the card that suggests ultimate surrender, sacrifice, or being suspended in time.

In a general context, The Hanged Man Tarot card indicates that you are in a situation that you are not happy with. You may be feeling like you are stuck in a rut or trapped in a situation or frame of mind that is not making you happy but you have the power to release yourself. This may involve walking away from the situation or simply changing your perspective on it. The Hanged Man may also signify that you may be facing a dilemma and are unsure of what path to take. 

In a love Tarot context if you are in a relationship, The Hanged Man indicates that you may be unhappy with the way your relationship is going at the moment. It can also signify that either you or your partner may be feeling the need to take a step back from the relationship to assess your options or where you want the relationship to lead. 

Positives/ Upright:

• Letting go
• sacrifice for gain
• surrender
• breaking patterns
• delays
• fresh perspectives
• suspension of activity
• giving something up
• experiencing a metamorphosis
• spiritual advancement
• detachment from the material

Negatives/ Reversed:

• In limbo
• being narrow minded
• not seeing from all sides
• coming back to life
• not letting go
• false motives
• inability to release
• holding back
• holding onto the material
• Selfishness
• the crowd

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Main Association: Creativity/ abundance/ Nurture

Quick Reference: Motherhood, abundance, senses, nature, imagination,abundance, femininity, beauty, love, values, creativity, productive action, creation, fertility, new projects, nurturing, Mother Earth, nature, birth, wealth, marriage, pregnancy

Element/Sign: Water
Planet: Venus, Mercury
Zodiac: Taurus, Libra, Gemini
Chakra: Heart, Sacral
Day: Sunday, Friday
Archangel: Raphael, Haniel, Gabriel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Reproductive system
Color: Spring green, turquoise, rose pink
Crystal: Chrysocolla, rose quartz, emerald, rhodocrosite, green tourmaline, pink tourmaline
Metal:
Body: The neck, throat, cervix, the pregnant womb, thyroid, thymus gland, palate, cheeks, lips
Exercise: Sensual dance of any kind
Stance: Holding one arm as if cradling a baby and the other as if holding up a mirror to the face
Affirmation: Seeing only beauty in creation, I lovingly nurture myself and those in my care

The Empress can signify a maternal figure or mean you are about to enter into a creative phase. The Empress can signify the start of a creative project. The Earth other icon of the Empress is both the provider of energy and the catalyst of your inspiration.

The Empress is symbolic of the Earth Mother or nurturer, the archtype feminine principle in its role of abundant, sensual fertility. She signifies benevolence, creation, and ripeness. In the sequence of the journey of the soul through the Major Arcana, the Empress is the worldly child of the Magician and the High Priestess. Her earthiness and drive to procreate are qualities that lead her to become the mother who rules the Earth and all growing, living things.

A card of passion and energy, the Empress manifests itself as physical birth; thus she can signify pregnancy, or the medium of creative urges and projects. She can be viewed as a muse, a catalyst to the outbursts of imaginative energy. The Empress in a Tarot reading has the power to inspire. The position of the Empress’s hands connects her with the Magician card and shows that she is the primal creative force that brings together heaven and earth.

Positives/ Upright:

• Motherhood
• abundance
• nature
• imagination
• abundance
• femininity
• beauty
• love
• values
• creativity
• productive action
• creation
• fertility
• new projects
• nurturing
• birth
• wealth
• marriage
• pregnancy

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Blocked creative energy
• Missing passion
• Too much analytical though
• Disease
• Overbearing
• Dependence
• Lack of self reliance
• Quarrels
• Disagreements
• Perversions

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Main Association: Balance/ patience

Quick Reference: Temperance, balance, health, combination, verify, purpose, questing, discovering moderation, trials, challenges, learning, patience, harmony, self-control, healing

Element/Sign: Fire
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius, Cancer
Chakra: Heart
Day:
Archangel: Raphael, Chamuel, Ariel, Anael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Hips, thighs
Color: Red, crimson, purple, gold, indigo, violet
Crystal: Golden topaz, sapphire, amethyst, diamond
Metal: tin
Body: Pituitary gland, liver, hips, pelvis, sciatic nerve, gall bladder, hamstrings
Exercise: Archery, splits
Stance: Anjaneyasana (low lunge)
Affirmation: I trust my passion to guide my vision and wherever it takes me, I go with complete faith

Temperance is a reminder to center yourself and stay focused while a situation is being resolved. This card represents unity of opposites, and depicts a winged angel pouring water from one cup into another. Water here should be understood as a universal solvent.

This tarot card connects Tiferet and Yesod – two Sephiroth on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. The relationship between Tarot and Kabbalah is presented here. Tiferet means beauty, while Yesod is our foundation. Hence, this Major Arcana tells us that in order to reach beauty (inner beauty) from our formerly established foundation we have to have temperance.

Some of the meanings of the Temperance Tarot Card can be summarized as ignoring the imperatives of life, acting while having an accurate calculation, liberation from conscious and unconscious desires, making a balance, closing the gap between the outer and inner world, success is possible only through control,

The Temperance Tarot Card demands sacrificing the ego in order to restore our natural connection to the life forces. In a different light, this card can mean searching for the lost aspects of ourselves, even if having to descend to the underground world (our subconscious).

The key message is to weigh every single object or situation well, no matter whether we will use it as a weapon or as a tool. Use it with care, use it without disturbing others.

In some interpretations the Angel is an Angel of Time. One of the cups, thus represents the past, and the other stands for the future. The water streaming in between them both is consequently the present time. The water goes both ways. Similarly, from the present we can go two ways – to the future or to the past.

Positives/ Upright:

• Combining skills
• New harmonious relationships
• Patience
• Moderation
• Reaching new levels of consciousness

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Lack of moderation
• Lack of balance
• Unmanaged impulses
• Loss of control
• Discrepancy between the wishes of the heart and ambitions of the mind
• Infidelity
• Unrestrained impulses and desires

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Main Association: Victory

Quick Reference: Victory, will, self-assertion, hard control, receptivity, control, willpower, tradition, achievement through effort, self-master, action, force, assertion, conventional expectations, conformity, autonomy,

Element/Sign: Water
Planet: Moon
Zodiac: Cancer, Sagittarius
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Day:
Archangel: Camael, Michael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Stomach
Color: Yellow, red, white
Crystal: Citrine, moonstone, ruby, pearl
Metal:
Body: Chest, stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, elbows, digestion, womb
Exercise: Anything which moves you forward with speed where it is necessary to stay focused in order to maintain your balance. Swimming
Stance: Yoga Warrior II pose
Affirmation: I move forward with clarity and poise, staying connected and protected.

Important keywords for the Chariot card are motion, balance, skill, control, and determination. This card is also known as Lord of the Triumph of Light. It symbolizes the water element, which means dealing with emotions.

One of the metaphysical meanings of Chariot card is “domination of spirit over form”. It represents the very notion of “concentration attained by dedication”. To this card we assign the Moon as a celestial body. The horoscope sign Cancer. The Chariot indicates being able to make use of your emotions to control what you want deep down in your heart. You can also use your emotions as a means for achieving your life goals.

On the Tree of Life, each Major Arcana card is linked to a certain path that connects two nearby Sephirot. This card connect Binah and Geburah, and corresponds to path number 18. It is worth noticing that the Angelic hierarchy of the Binah sephirot are the Thrones. In that sense, the Chariot can be considered a mobile Throne of God. If you look closely, you will notice that the Charioteer carries the Urim and Thummim, associated with the Hebrew High Priest’s breastplate. They must run in the same direction to achieve victory, so you have to have control. The bottom line is: if you don’t have control over your needs, wants, and emotions, you can’t commit to your goals.

At the same time, motivation and confidence are required as well, that is, if you want to get things moving in the right direction. This Tarot card can also represent new ideas and inspiration to get you to action, for example, in case you encounter arduous and challenging situations.

Fear is something very negative. Fear is one of the most destructive emotions that needs to be mastered. It can only weaken you, unless you are able to face it and turn it into something constructive. If you reach the stage of control over your emotional world, you can do almost anything!

Once you overcome your fear, you can bypass the restrictions of your own lower self, and that’s when success comes knocking on your door. The spiritual message of this card cold be formulated like this: “Don’t be distracted by anything that tries to pull you away from your goals.

In its reversed position, the Chariot tarot card implies lack of emotions, defeat, loss. It can also mean losing control over your desire, passions, or emotions in general. It can mean losing direction or purpose in life. The reverse Chariot could also indicate that the Querent knows what their goals are, but have lost determination and faith in them.

Positives/ Upright:

• Victory over adversity
• Crushing obstacles
• Ambition towards goals
• Deserved victory
• Self control
• Effort
• Perseverance
• Willpower
• Movement
• Success

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Lack of control
• Aggression
• Lack of direction
• Opposition
• Egotistical
• Arrogance
• Wrong direction
• Inertia

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Main Association: Relationship/ Love/ Union

Quick Reference: relationship, sexuality, personal beliefs, values, discrimination, love, union, versatile, major decisions, making choices, bonds, alignment, partnership, deep love, strength of two together, harmony, struggle between two paths, second sight,

Element/Sign: Air
Planet:
Zodiac: Gemini
Chakra: Heart
Day: Sunday
Archangel: Raphael, Chamuel, Ariel, Anael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Lungs
Color: Green, pink, yellow, white
Crystal: Rose quartz, aventurine, jade, emerald, pink tourmaline, malachite
Metal:
Body: Arms, shoulders, upper ribs, lungs, bronchial tracts, hands, the nervous system
Exercise: Improvised movement originating in the heart, devotional dance, pranayama (yogic breathing exercises)
Stance: Hands crossed over heart
Affirmation: I make all my choices in the light of conscious awareness, mind, and heart aligned

The Lovers card  is ruled by Gemini and has an effect on the Heart Chakra. Its most obvious meaning is that of romance, passion, and sex. On a deeper level, it depicts a moral crossroads and the choices and decisions we make between right or wrong. It hints toward the need to make a choice when there are two possible options, when there is hesitancy and dilemma.

The Lovers represent relationships and choices. Its appearance in a spread indicates some decision about an existing relationship, a temptation of the heart, or a choice of potential partners. Often an aspect of the querent’s life will have to be sacrificed; a bachelor(ette)’s lifestyle may be sacrificed and a relationship gained (or vice versa), or one potential partner may be chosen while another is turned down. Whatever the choice, it should not be made lightly, as the ramifications will be lasting.

Positives/ Upright:

• Love and romance
• Perfect union
• Soul mates
• Shared sexual connections
• Open communication and honesty
• Crossroads
• Choices
• Commitment

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Disunion
• Distrust
• Detachment
• Conflict and trust issues
• Passion turned to obsession
• Broken relationship
• Infidelity
• Separation

Witch Tip: To find the root of a romantic conflict, find The Lovers. The cards on either side are conflicts surrounding the relationship.

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Main Association: Power/ action/ Concentration

Quick Reference: Action, conscious awareness, concentration, power, attention, communication, thinking, perception, making connections, problem solving, skill, focused, creativity, turning visions into reality, inspire action, mastery of the maternal world, creative action, discipline, taking risks, recognizing potential, ritual magic

Element/Sign: Air
Planet: Mercury, Jupiter
Zodiac: Aquarius, Gemini, Virgo
Chakra: Throat, Solar Plexus
Day: Wednesday, Friday
Archangel: Sachiel, Raphael, Michael, Zadkiel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Cerebral nervous system
Color: Azure blue, yellow
Crystal: Aquamarine, citrine
Metal:
Body: Shoulders, arms, hands, nails, lungs, bronchial tract, nervous system, brain, tongue, thyroid, bowels, spleen, intestines
Exercise: Gymnastics, aerobics, running, stretching- anything that increases agility
Stance: “As above, so below” see the magicians pose
Affirmation: As above, so below… it is my will that ___ and I decree so mote it be

The Magician stands with one arm stretched upwards towards the Universe, and the other pointing down to the earth. His positioning represents his connection between the spiritual realms and the material realms. The Magician uses this relationship to create and manifest his goals in the physical realm. He is the conduit that converts energy into matter. The Magician’s robe is white, symbolising purity, and his cloak is red, representing worldly experience and knowledge.

On the table in front of him are the four symbols of the Tarot suits – a cup, pentacle, sword and wand – each symbolizing one of the four elements – water, earth, air and fire. It is also a sign that he has all the tools (and elements) he needs to manifest his intentions into being. Above his head is the infinity symbol, and around his waist is a snake biting its own tail – both of which signal that he has access to unlimited potential. And in the foreground is an array of foliage and flowers, symbolizing the blossoming and fruition of his ideas and aspirations.

everything you need right now is at your fingertips. You have the spiritual (fire), physical (earth), mental (air) and emotional (water) resources to manifest your desires. And when you combine them with the energy of the spiritual and earthly realms, you will become a manifestation powerhouse.

The Magician is a card of Mercury, planet that brings communication, promotes the intellectual processes, helps knowledge acquisition, and deals with information in general. When the Magician appears in a spread, it points to the talents, capabilities and resources at the querent’s disposal to succeed. The message is to tap into one’s full potential rather than holding back, especially when there is a need to transform something.

When you are clear about your ‘what’ and your ‘why’, the Magician calls on you to take inspired action. You will need focused attention and intense concentration to bring your goals to fruition. Focus on the ONE thing that will move you towards your goal. Commitment to the task is essential, so drop any distractions that may draw your focus away from what you want to achieve. Be methodical in your planning to make sure that you stay on track and carry out your tasks.

Positives/ Upright:

• Determined
• Dexterity
• Resourceful
• Skilled
• Strong
• Powerful
• Creation
• Magic
• Action
• manifestation

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Communication blocks
• Confusion
• Deceit
• Ill intentions
• Lack of energy
• Trickery
• Dishonesty
• Narcissism
• Manipulation
• Over confidence

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Main Association: Happiness/ generosity/ Renewal

Quick Reference: Hope, inspiration, generosity, serenity,  meditation, renewal, uniqueness, inspiration, happiness, revelation, discovery, spirituality, inner clarity, miracles, faith, being in the spotlight, restoration

Element/Sign: Air
Planet:
Zodiac: Aquarius
Chakra: Crown
Day:
Archangel: Uriel, Shekinah, Jeremiel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Kidneys, bladder
Color: Electric blue, yellow, violet,  purple
Crystal: Onyx, topaz, sapphire, amethyst
Metal: Silver, lead, uranium
Body: Calves, ankles, shins, circulatory system
Exercise: Jogging
Stance: Bridge pose
Affirmation: I act and speak with the highest good of all in mind

The Star suggests wishing on a star, trust your hopes and dreams. The Star is a card of healing and balance. It represents your ability to connect with the source of life and inspiration.

The Star card follows the Tower and embodies the calm that comes after a storm, the inner peace that arises after a difficult time. It symbolizes feelings of hope, optimism, and renewal. This card also represents the ability to connect with the source of love, harmony, and creativity. It represents your ability to discover or rediscover your dreams and to focus on bringing these dreams to fruition.

There is a sense of effortlessness with the Star card. All feels well with the world, and matters and events seem to resolve themselves naturally and easily. This card represents a healing that begins deep within yourself and then manifests itself in all areas of your life. Life takes on a rosy glow and feels rich with promise. The Star card suggests that there is a sparkling clarity of vision and purpose that enhances positivity in your life. The Star card represents serenity and satisfaction gained from finding an inner balance.

The Star has purity, oneness, and transformative energy. She kneels naked, connected to the earth and sky. Think tantric, connected sex that is highly spiritual in nature.

Positives/ Upright:

• Hope
• Healing
• Faith
• Spirituality
• Renewal
• Inspiration
• Serenity
• Inspiration
• Creativity
• Healing

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Loss of hope
• Feelings of isolation
• Feelings of abandonment
• Rest, renewal, and inspiration are needed
• Doubt
• Negativity
• Disenchantment
• Lack of faith
• Despair
• Discouragement

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Main Association: Illusion/ Deception/ Fear/ Unseen

Quick Reference: Fear, illusion, imagination, bewilderment, deception, compassion, following one’s instincts, the unknown, insecurity, mystery, unseen, problems, voluntary changes, trust your intuition, vision

Element/Sign: Water
Planet: Moon, Jupiter
Zodiac: Pisces
Chakra: Third Eye
Day: Tuesday
Archangel: Sachiel, Raziel, Zadkiel, Gabriel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Legs, feet
Color: Purple, Crimson
Crystal: Amethyst, pearl, sapphire, emerald
Metal: Tin
Body: The pineal gland, lymphatic system, bodily fluids, feet
Exercise: Floating, sweating it out with Bikram yoga
Stance: Moon salutations
Affirmation: I feel the fear and go fuck it! Because if I want to do it I’ll do it anyway

Like the moon when it is crescent, things can often be hidden. The Moon reminds us of the power of intuition. The card warns the person that things are not as they seem. A lot of misunderstandings arising from an incorrect assessment of the situation or because of someone’s dishonesty. All this suppresses the human spirit and can lead to frustration and depression.

Positives/ Upright:

• Fear
• illusion
• imagination
• bewilderment
• deception
• compassion
• the unknown
• mystery
• unseen
• problems
• Welcome cycles
• Femininity
• Subconscious

Negatives/ Reversed:

• All is not as it seems for the worst
• Infidelity and unfaithfulness
• Dangerous situations
• Negative energies
• Confusion
• Unhappiness
• Releasing fear
• Deception
• Blocked intuition

Witch Tip: To leave behind sadness, find The Sun and The Moon. The cards in between them are the number of steps you must take to move forward.

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Main Association: Expansion

Quick Reference: Enlightenment, greatness, vitality, assurance, expansion, life, warmth, self-expression, success, fulfillment, illumination, understanding, strength, fun, warmth, love, positivity, enlightenment, vitality, material happiness, joyous outcome, light

Element/Sign: Fire
Planet: Sun
Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Day: Wednesday
Archangel: Michael, Camael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Circulatory system
Color: Yellow, gold
Crystal: Citrine, yellow calcite,  pyrite
Metal: Gold
Body: Vitality, general feeling of wellbeing
Exercise: Any exercise taken outdoors
Stance: Sun salutations
Affirmation: I radiate my True Self with confidence and attract only positive people and circumstances in return

The Sun card illuminates your current situation; it promotes positive energy and growth, banishing all constraints and troubles from your life.

The Sun card signifies growth, life affirming energy, joy, playfulness, creativity, and love. It symbolizes the light of knowledge, which encompasses the wisdom to use the knowledge constructively. This card represents a sense of freedom, of childlike awe and wonder. It indicates release from troubles that may have appeared to inhibit growth, but also reminds you that these constraints have prompted the ability to understand and to overcome limitations.

In the journey of the soul explored through the major arcana, the Sun reveals a time during which the expression of your potential can truly begin to blossom. In a reading, the Sun indicates that a period of waiting or introspection has ended, and opportunities are joyfully grasped with both hands. This is a time of great happiness.

The Sun shines so that its light is available for the use of everyone. The Sun card employs generous imagery, the sunshine brings light to all and the couple share their positive experience.

Positives/ Upright:

• Enlightenment
• greatness
• vitality
• life
• success
• fulfillment
• positivity,
• enlightenment
• joyous outcome

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Good things of life are present but no acknowledged
• Lack of spontaneity
• Lack of joyful self expression
• Things appear worse than they are
• False impressions
• Small success
• Lack of satisfaction
• Pessimism
• Burnout

Witch Tip: To leave behind sadness, find The Sun and The Moon. The cards in between them are the number of steps you must take to move forward.

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Main Association: New Beginnings, innocence

Quick Reference: Beginnings, awareness, awakening, innocence, adventure, overconfidence, trust, naïveté, spontaneity, carefree, fresh hope, taking chances, new paths, big decisions, happiness, decisions,

Element/Sign: Air
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Chakra: (Higher) Crown
Day:
Archangel: Uriel, Shekinah, Jeremiel
Qabalistic Correspondences: Respiratory organs
Color: White
Crystal: Clear quartz, aqua aura
Metal:
Body: Calves, ankles, eyesight, nervous system
Exercise: Yogic breathe and eye exercises, leaping, skipping, jumping, dance improvisation
Stance: Arms forming a V, head tilted back to gaze at the sky
Affirmation: Out of nothing all that is was made. The same creative power dwells in me also

Life moves in cycles of conception, birth, growth, death, decay, and rebirth. The major arcana cards remind us of this. The Fool is the beginning of the major arcana, the first step that propels us forward into new experiences. The Fool is the point where all the potential in the cycle lies. The World is not the end, but the start of a new cycle. The World is the culmination of the cycle and does not signify the end, because it sets the Fool onto another new cycle.

The Fool is numbered 0, the number of unlimited potential and does not have a specific place in the sequence of the Tarot cards. The Fool can come either at the beginning of the Major Arcana or at the end. The Fool is shown at the beginning of his journey filled with unlimited potential. The sun rising behind him represents beginning of his journey. In general, the Fool indicates new beginnings that have some deeper spiritual meaning. Spiritual in the sense that it is meaningful in terms of your inner self. Being religious and being spiritual are not the same thing. It does not mean religious here; you can be spiritual without being in the least bit religious. The appearance of the Fool can depict an important fresh start in almost any aspect of your life. Life is cyclical and you will experience fresh starts many times as you grow spiritually. The Fool means another new journey is about to begin.

Positives/ Upright:

• New Beginnings
• Spontaneity
• Faith
• Apparent folly
• Awareness
• Enthusiasm
• Innocence

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Naivety
• Risk taking
• Distraction
• Recklessness
• Stupidity

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Main Association: Accomplishment

Quick Reference: Integration, accomplishment, involvement, fulfillment, completion, travel, renewal, success, bliss

Element/Sign: Earth
Planet: Saturn
Zodiac: Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo
Chakra: Root
Day: Thursday
Archangel: Cassiel, Metatron, Samael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Excretory system
Color: Black, grey, brown
Crystal: Hematite, black tourmaline, brown jasper, snowflake obsidian, smoky quartz, onyx, jet, garnet
Metal: Lead
Body: Longevity, symptoms carried over from a past life
Exercise: Any disciplined regimen, diligently carried out on a regular basis
Stance: Tree pose
Affirmation: I recognize my achievements, giving thanks to all who helped me along the way and responsibly embark on my next journey- long term goal clearly in sight.

Life moves in cycles of conception, birth, growth, death, decay, and rebirth. The major arcana cards remind us of this. The Fool is the beginning of the major arcana, the first step that propels us forward into new experiences. The Fool is the point where all the potential in the cycle lies. The World is not the end, but the start of a new cycle. The World is the culmination of the cycle and does not signify the end, because it sets the Fool onto another new cycle.

The World card evokes the cycles of completion and renewal you experience in all stages of your life. The World is the final card in the sequence of the Major Arcana. It doesn’t represent the end of growth and experience, but rather the beginning of a new cycle. The World card incorporates the wisdom gathered throughout the journey of the previous 21 cards and takes this into the next phase of Tarot.

When drawn in a tarot reading, this card signifies that you are complete. Lessons have been learned and there is a sense of freedom, of liberation from past encumbrances. Life is viewd as good, everything is seen to have its place in the learning process; all seems perfect, bright, and luminously fresh. There is a tremendous joy and fulfillment and a willingness to embrace life fully and to welcome in the new. In a reading, the World embodies the essence of success, happiness, and completion.

On the card is a hermaphroditic figure integrating the masculine and feminine princisples to form a complete unified entity. The wreath is a symbol of rebirth and renewal, triumph and success. The creatures that surround embody the different aspects of human nature.

Positives/ Upright:

• Grounded
• Reflection
• Ending cycles
• Structure
• Liberation
• Peace
• Success
• Completion
• Goals
• Travel

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Events are slowing down
• Changes take place beneath the surface
• All will be revealed once you have determined to keep moving forward
• Not grounded
• Incomplete
• Stuck

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Another positive card to start out 2021!

Main Association: Strength

Quick Reference: Strength, patience, compassion, soft control, courage, self confidence, kindness, self love, respect, optimism, generosity, determination, control, fortitude

Element/Sign:  Fire
Planet: Sun
Zodiac: Leo
Chakra: Heart
Day:
Archangel: Raphael, Chamuel, Ariel, Anael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Heart
Color: Gold
Crystal: Ruby, red goldstone, tree jasper, tiger’s eye, rose quartz, golden topaz
Metal:
Body: Heart, spinal cord, the 12 thoracic vertebrae, the back, forearm, spleen, metabolism of the liver, pulmonary arteries
Exercise: Any type of exercise which requires good posture or is performed aerobically outdoors in the sunshine
Stance: Yoga fish pose
Affirmation: I gently transmute all resistance with kindness and compassion

Strength is a card to tame the wild heart of the beast. Strength reconciles your base instincts with your higher levels of consciousness. It is an exercising of one’s talents. The Strength card symbolizes the taming of wild instincts and of a person’s base desires in order to subject these uncontrollable urges to the conscious will. This is accomplished through clarity and purity of thought and by purposeful action. The strength card tells you that your baser, more selfish instincts only hold power over you if you allow them to.

This message is in keeping with the evolutionary process of the self depicted in the major arcana: the development of self-knowledge that raises the consciousness to a higher understanding and fuller integration of all aspects of yourself.

The strength card represents a passion for life that provides the energy to overcome even the most difficult challenges. It indicates a sensual appreciation and an expression of the life force, and a boundless confidence that arises from the knowledge that you are strong and grounded in your convictions.

The Strength card features a battle between a man (the conscious mind) and a lion (the wild instincts). The lion on the card struggles against the man but has evidently already accepted defeat. This shows that the conscious mind has supremacy over the animal nature.

Positives/ Upright:

• Strength
• patience
• compassion
• soft control
• courage
• self confidence
• kindness
• purposeful action
• grounded
• Confidence  
• Self-love
• Respect

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Feeling of weakness
• Subservience to baser instincts
• Physical passions
• Self-indulgence
• Common sense overruled
• Morality
• Weakened
• Overwhelmed
• Sense of control lost
• Self loathing

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What better way to welcome in the new year than with the Death tarot card? But no really!

Main Association: New beginnings/ transformation/ endings

Quick Reference: Ending, transition, elimination, inexorable forces, change behavior, transformation, new beginnings, freedom, rebirth, sudden change, necessary endings, cleansing, loss, letting go, intensity, resurrection, major transformation, endings, beginnings, life cycles, transitions, big changes, endings, time to move on

Element/Sign: Water
Planet: Pluto
Zodiac: Scorpio
Chakra: Sacral
Day: Tuesday
Archangel: Azrael 
Qabalistic Correspondences: Sex organs
Color: Brown, black, dark grey, grey, purple
Crystal: Tiger’s eye, garnet, diamond, opal, loadstone, jet, ruby
Metal: Iron, tungsten
Body: Sex drive, elimination of toxins, defecation, reproduction, hemoglobin levels, intestines
Exercise: Sat Kriya Yoga for raising sexual energy
Stance: Hero’s pose, camel pose
Affirmation: All change is good

Death is one of the best known and easily recognized cards in tarot but few people are aware of its true meaning. Some decks, such as the Tarot of Marseilles and Visconti Sforza Tarot omit the name from the card, calling it “The Card with No Name”, often with the implication of a broader meaning than literal death. There are other decks that title Death as “Rebirth” or “Death-Rebirth.”

Contrary to what most tarot beginners believe drawing the Death card does not mean you are about to die. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Symbolizing release and rebirth, the Death card is about transformation and reminds us that you must be willing to let go of the past in order to embrace new opportunities. It is about new life emerging from old or a warning that you need to let go of something. It can be seen as the snake that sheds its skin as it grows or the caterpillar emerging from its cocoon as a butterfly.

Be ready to accept change. The Death card often shows that our old way of life is no longer useful to us and warns that aspects of it need to be discarded to make space for the new to come in. This means the ending of a phase of life, job, or relationship in order to create the space for new growth. This process can be painful if you try to cling on to the past but allowing yourself to put it behind you brings in a new phase.

Death and The Tower inform us that major changes are imminent which will have powerful repercussions. Although change is necessary to our growth and development, we often resist it due to fear of the unknown. The Death card shows a sudden transformation that occurs through letting go of someone or something that is important to us, but which we have outgrown. Death is not to be taken literally!

The skeleton on the Death card actually represents what will remain AFTER death. And his armor and/or scythe reminds us to focus on what is invincible and cannot be destroyed. The skeleton shows a need to pare down to the ‘bones’ of an issue and to recognize what is fundamental in our lives as we make space for new beginnings. The river running through the center of the card shows a new beginning for emotions and a need to move on and go willingly with the flow of change.

Often, there is a white rose on the card which is the symbol of purification and the beginning of new life. Sometimes there are 2 pillars and the sun rises between them symbolizing drawing of a new phase of life. Crowns show often that desire for prestiege or possessions can trap us while the scythe represents the clean cut we need to make from the past.

it is uncommon that this card actually represents a physical death, rather it typically implies an end, possibly of a relationship or interest, and therefore an increased sense of self-awareness. It is the end of one phase of our lives, not literal death. This symbolism challenges us to look beyond death as we know it and focus on our capacity to rise above our pain and re-invent ourselves.

A reversed Death warns you that holding on to the past brings only pain and can prevent you from moving on to new experiences. Fear of letting go can hinder growth and create conflict.

Positives/ Upright:

• Crossing a threshold
• Beginning a new cycle
• Fresh start
• Transformation
• Rebirth
• End
• mortality
• destruction
• corruption

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Loss
• Grief
• Ending cycle
• Inertia
• sleep
• lethargy
• petrifaction
• somnambulism
• hope destroyed

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Today’s random tarot pull!

Main Association: Sudden change, (rude) awakening, catastrophe

Quick Reference: release, downfall, revelation, profound discovery, crisis, Action, endings, disaster, shaken foundations, unwanted change, ruin, disgrace, upheaval, violence, Misery, distress, indigence, adversity, calamity, disgrace, deception, ruin

Element/Sign: Fire, water
Planet: Mars, Saturn
Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn
Chakra: Solar Plexus, Root
Day: Tuesday
Archangel: Cassiel, Camael, Michael
Qabalistic Correspondences: Muscular system
Color: Red
Crystal: Ruby, garnet, bloodstone, any red stone
Metal: Iron
Body: Blood, muscles, adrenal glands, gonads
Exercise: Martial arts
Stance: Kuntasana (spear pose)
Affirmation: I dust myself off and realign with Divine Will. I am unstoppable.

The Tower is a Tarot card and part of the Major Arcana suit usually comprising 22 cards. It is a card in particular of unforeseen catastrophe. The Tower is associated with sudden, disruptive revelation, and potentially destructive change. Some early painted decks, such as the Visconti-Sforza tarot, do not contain this card. The Tower is sometimes interpreted as meaning danger, crisis, sudden change, destruction, higher learning, and liberation.[6] In the Rider-Waite deck, the top of The Tower is a crown, which symbolizes materialistic thought being bought cheap.

Death and The Tower inform us that major changes are imminent which will have powerful repercussions. Although change is necessary to our growth and development, we often resist it due to fear of the unknown. The tower suggests a change in circumstances lies ahead. The Tower card indicates external changes that create upheaval in our lives. It is good to remember that such changes lead us to look at life from a new perspective.

Positives/ Upright:

• Destroying illusions
• Breakthrough
• challenging outdated beliefs
• Change
• Growth
• Development
• Higher learning
• Liberation

Negatives/ Reversed:

• Disaster
• Upheaval
• Destruction
• Breakdown
• Negligence
• absence
• distribution
• carelessness
• apathy
• nullity
• vanity

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