The Major Arcana

The Major Arcana

Keywords : Innocence, new beginnings, openness, trust, awake.

Buddhist philosopher Chögyam Trungpa describes “crazy wisdom” as “ an innocent state of mind that has the quality of early You may recognize Jack Sparrow/Johnny Depp from morning—fresh, sparkling, and completely Pirates of the Caribbean but The Fool is clear : “ I am awake. “ neither this nor that ! I am the Fool ! I am the spirit of innocence, fresh and crisp as the early morning. Zero is Upright Meaning : my number that I carry into infinity ! “ The Fool is the archetype of the “ Free spirit “, the carefree character that always falls back on his feet. His attitude is always positive and problem free. Just like Jack Sparrow says : “ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand ? “

When the Fool appears in a reading it means to keep trust and a carefree approach to life. It calls for staying open for new beginnings or adventures. It invites you to cultivate a spirit of openness, to trust that all is well, that you are safe and under the care of the stars of the universe.

On the background through a hazy mist can be seen So be bold ! Take leaps into the unknown ! the shape of a snowy mountain and a star filled purple sky, that foretells the Fool’s journey ahead. Reverse meaning : The Fool is traveling on the mountain, walking freely on the edge of a cliff, fearless of the void. He is carrying a white rose, symbol of his purity and innocence that forever guides him on his path. But what is his path ? His path is the pathless path, whether he is going up or down the mountain all paths are good to him. His path is freedom.

When the fool appears reverse it often means either recklessness, or not taking enough risks.

You are either too reckless not paying attention to cause and effect into a situation or put too much restrictions, over-calculating all the possibles outcome of a situation beA little white dog is happilly jumping by his side. He is fore taking a step and leading you to remain his eternal companion and represents deep trust in his too stagnant. instinctual nature. He prevents him from falling over Quotes : the cliff and is ready to warn him of any dangers ahead. “All the world is made of faith, and trust, The Fool may seem like he doesnt have a plan or a plan and pixie dust.” made out of “thin air “ where he constantly improvises, -J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan but it is exactly what makes his strength. His plan is indesctructible. It is a plan made out of stars and the “ The Fool is your essential self, the essence of your being...The fool is the voyager, the cosfabric of space itself. It is universal trust. mic traveler setting out again and again into The Fool symbolizes “ Crazy Wisdom “, a wisdom that physical manifestation in order to evolve to a defies logic and common sense but always ends to work higher level of awareness “ David Hulse out for the best.

Keywords : Power, manifestation, consciousness, intention, focus, ability, success. “ Neo : What are you trying to tell me ? That I can dodge bullets ?

environment you eliminate all obstacles on your path. You have lots of power in store and now is the time to retain focus and align your intentions to manifest your wishes.

Morpheus : No, Neo. I’m trying to tell you that when Intention is key to get momentum behind your creation, coupled with actions magical you’re ready, you won’t have to. “ things occurs. You may recognize Neo/Keanu Reeves from the Matrix but the Magician is clear : “ I’m the Magician ! I’m Reverse meaning : the spirit of manifestation ! My immeasurable power When the Magician appears reversed it often comes from the One, my number. ” means a lack of progress, focus or misplaced The Magician/Neo has realized his full potential. He energy. no longer struggles with the laws of his old reality, he has transcended them and can now stop bullets of old beliefs with a single thought. Above his head lays the infinity sign that represents his power. Four roses above his head references to his divine and mystical roots.

You are either too distracted and undisciplined to put your effort in the right direction or you have no clear idea of what direction to take.

The Magician represents the “ Power “ to manifest your desires. He carries the number 1 and his power comes from Oneness. He represents consciousness, intention, focus, ability, success and magic !

You may be like one of those “ Jack of all trades, master of none “, with many gifts and abilities that becomes a hindrance instead of a strength because of lack of commitment.

By his side are the symbols of the 4 suits, pentacles, It can also signal that your energy is not well cups, wands and swords, symbolizing material, emo- spent in the right direction or that you may tional, energetic and mental energy. He has mastery be abusing your gifts to control others. over them all. The magician is a master at creation. Quotes : Upright Meaning : “ Your ability to imagine will help the When the Magician appears in a reading it calls you next logical steps come to you faster. Use to use your imagination and make things happen. He your imagination until your big dream symbolizes your great ability into making your desires feels so familiar that the manifestation is manifest. the next logical step. “ -Abraham-hicks Intention is key to get momentum behind your creation.The universe is behind you and you have all “I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the tools at your disposal in order to go forward with the harder I work the more I have of it.” your vision. In cultivating feeling “ One “ with your -Thomas Jefferson

Keywords : Silence, meditation, wisdom, innerspirituality.

to your intuition, to go deeper within your self, to reflect and meditate.

You may recognize Anne Hathaway as Fantine from Les Miserable but The High Priestess is clear : “ I am The High Priestess ! I am the all-pervading spirit of silence. Empty and as clear as a mirror, I am meditation. Two is my number that I carry deep into non-duality ! “

It calls to be in tune and connect with your inner depth, your spiritual self, to pay close attention to dreams and recurring symbols that appears in your daily life for they have a special message for you.

The High Priestess represents our “ inner“ wisdom, the messages from our unconscious, and meditation. Her gaze looks downward in silent contemplation. She symbolizes spirituality and access to the inner worlds of our unconscious.

Reverse meaning :

When the High Priestess appears reversed, it means there is too much noise inside our head and it calls for the need to quiet our mind. It may indicate too much attention is directed outwards or useless chatter that Dreams, visions, spirit-realms have no secrets for her. keep us distracted. We may be paying too A rich and colourful tapestry lays behind her back and much attention to some detail or are too represents her colourful inner spiritual world. much caught in the external apperances and opinion of others. She is wearing a blue hood over her head that protects her from mental noise and the outside world. Her gaze It is a call to release that energy and move is directed downward at a crescent moon whose light back to a more restful and peaceful place. extend as an aura that shields her. The crescent represents her knowledge and psychic abilities. She masters Quotes : all that is unseen. Her power comes from inner silence, from eternity. She has all the time in the world and can wait patiently for answers to naturally come to her. She is a master at recognizing and deciphering patterns and symbols that occurs in the universe and can easily interpret their meanings. Upright Meaning : When the High Priestess appears in a reading it often calls for a need to go inward, to pause and reflect and listen to your inner voice. It indicates to give your active mind a break and listen

“Silence is Golden; it has divine power and immense energy. Try to pay more attention to the silence than to the sounds. Paying attention to outer silence creates inner silence: the mind becomes still. “ -Eckhart Tolle

Keywords : Mother, creativity, art, abundance, sensuality, ease, flow, heart, compassion.

Reverse meaning :

When the Empress appears reversed it often You may recognize Merryl Streep/Donna Sheridan means a blockage of energy. from Mama Mia but the Empress is clear : “ I am the Empress ! I am the trinity of Light, Love and Art. You may feel blocked creatively or without I abound everywhere and my number is 3 “ energy to move forward with your vision. The Empress is the archetype of the “ Mother “, she The Empress reversed can also point to acis mother nature. She symbolizes fertility, abundance, tions that are impulsive and not thought creativity, sensuality and emotional security. through. She is very nurturing and at ease. Her power is that of nature. She commands the realms of animals and plants. Behind her lays a forest and a deer, symbol of her spirit connected with nature and her healing abilities. Her right hand is directed towards her chest to point where her spirituality resides, her heart. The red shawl she wears represent the eternal love she has for all beings.

Reversed the Empress points to a sense of frustration for not being able to express her talents or sensuality. She then can show negativity, resentment and meanness. Quotes :

“There is a fountain of youth : It is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring in your life and the lives of people When the Empress appears in a reading it points to you love.” creativity and nurturing. It calls for you to be at ease -Sophia Loren and go with the flow with your ideas. It is a reminder that you are surrounded by alot of beauty that you can easily find inspiration from. Upright Meaning :

It signifies a very fertile moment to create and celebrate your divine sensual self. Spending time in nature, with animals and children will nourish your creativity and your ability to manifest your vision. The Empress may also represent a motherly figure to seek advice from or represent your own nurturing and wise inner motherly instincts that gives sound advice to others.

Keywords : Father, direction, rules, stability, security, authority, organisation, power.

The Emperor can mean the need to call upon a father-like figure for help or advice or that you can channel your own inner father-like You may recognize Anthony Hopkins as the powerful qualities to help yourself or others with direcOdin from the movie Thor but The Emperor is clear : tion and structure. “ I am none other than the Emperor ! my only mantra is that I am. I am the one and only ruler of your Uni- The Emperor card is often related with quesverse, 4 is my number, symbol of order that I carry into tions that involves stability in the material Eternity ! “ world. It calls you to be the master of your own material stabilty and have a clear direcThe Emperor is the archetype of the “ Father “. He is tion and purpose in life. the ruler, organizer and manager. He carries a scepter that testifies of his power and authority. In short he is “The boss.“ Reverse meaning : His gaze sees far at a distance and oversees all the details over his kingdom. He doesnt miss a thing and is not afraid of routine to carry on with his vision. From high above sitting on his throne he can oversee the overall pictures of any situation.

When the Emperor appears reversed it means a lack of direction or stability. It can represent an abuse of power or authority, when harsh words may have been said when not necessary.

On the background we can see the silhouette of his spirit sitting firmly on a throne. A rich tapestry made It is a call to refocus, to act rationally rather of royal symbols “ represents that all kings and queens than emotionally. descends from him. He is the creator and originator of what we call royalty and of all human systems of order. Quotes : The Emperor sits near blazing fire, his element. He rules with authority and is not affraid to afflict punishment to those opposing his laws. Nonetheless he is very rational and remains always just and wise in his decisions. Upright Meaning : When the Emperor appears in a reading it means to think rationally, and bring more structure about your current situation. You may need to set limits or map out a detailed plan in order to manifest your vision.

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people together to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Keywords : Teacher, tradition, observer, religion, the witness.

He can also represent someone committed like a priest or a married man.

The Hierophant is represented by Patrick Stewart as Reverse meaning : Professor X and carries the number 5. When the Hierophant appears reverse it ofThe Hierophant sits on his chair with a solemn air. He ten means the use of teachings or beliefs system in a too rigid manner or as a mean to can read your mind and speak directly into it. control. “ I’m the witness, orbserver and teacher. I am the point of entry into the path. I am the first step and the last You may feel superior, spiritual wise, due to step. I am the gateless gate, an invisible bridge between your studies or practices and it is a call to check your spiritual ego. spirit and the physical. “ His mind is very still and meditative and looks unmoveable like a statue. He is a vessel between the spirit world and the physical world. He is very receptive from messages from the spirit world and relates them to his disciples. He is a master, a guide and a teacher and carries a tradition of previous lineage of teachers that he represents. This can be seen with the silouhette of old hierophant surronding him. He wears the crown of the past Hierophant as an energetic yellow aura above his head, and a yellow scepter. The garnment he wears has a transluscent red energetic coat that he invokes from his power of concentration. The white transluscent line going across his body represents the path that he teaches and comes from. Upright Meaning : When the Hierophant shows up in a reading it often represents a teacher or a tradition . It may be someone committed to a particular group, institution, religious affiliation or tradition. He often symbolizes communication that is directed towards a common goal. He can represent the benediction or approval of a union through tradition, like a marriage or a teacher-student relationship.

Reversed the Hierophant can also mean that you are rebeling against the set rules of an organisation or tradition. Quotes : “You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.” -Galileo Galilei

Keywords : Love, union, passion, choices.

Reverse meaning :

The Lovers are represented in the classic scene from the When the Lovers appears reverse it often movie Titanic where Jack stretches Rose’s arms at the means being confused about love or relaend of the boat. Rose feels free, flying like a bird. tionships. In this scene, Rose just surrendered to Jack after being conflicted with her previous engagement. She met up with Jack on top of the Titanic deck, and announced : “ I have changed my mind. “. She followed her heart and listened to what she felt for Jack and now she feels free of her past and is ready to surrender to the beauty of the moment and to Jack. The sky is purple and pink with a warm sunset and is full of bright shining stars. It is a divine hour where angels meet and rest. It is the “ Lovers’ time ”. We can see a faint silhouette of red feathered wings outstretched from the angel of love in the background that blesses their union by breathing a warm wind of love.

It often indicates having trouble making a decision in a relationship. There may be lack of chemistry or a communication breakdown. It may also indicate a bad choice in the past and feeling regret over it or unrequited love. Quotes :

“When you love, love as if the person is a god, not less than that. Never love a woman as a woman and never love a man as a man.” The two Lover’s moment is unique and carved into the -Osho their heart for eternity. “Spiritual practice is the capacity to offer your love even when you feel hurt, closed Upright Meaning : down, tense, angry, misunderstood, or When the Lovers appears in a reading it calls to look at hated.” -David Deida our emotional life and the state of our relationships. How is our love life going ? Are we fullfilled ? Are we following our heart ? The Lovers signify a love to unite, deepen a relationship and explore romance. It also points you in the direction of following what you love to do. It points to follow your passion, your joy and to live the grander version of yourself. The Lovers can also be about having to make a choice of an emotional nature.

Keywords : Willpower, travel, progress, forward, moving, focus, momentum.

Reverse meaning :

The sun is blazing, Achilles is riding his chariot forward in a frenzied pace to avenge his cousin Patroclus. There is no stopping him in his forward movement. He has taken a decision and is determined to see his plan come through. Nothing can deter his detemination. He has godlike willpower and strength.

You may either be too tentative and hesitant in going forward with your plans or you are rushing without clear direction.

When the Chariot appears reversed it means The Chariot is represented by Brad Pitt as Achilles from a lack of will power, a lack of confidence and the impression of not going anywhere. the movie Troy.

It is a call to let go of the fears and be more in charge about one’s direction.

The Chariot is in motion. Nothing can stop the mo- Quotes : mentum. Whatever the decision was, the motion of ac“To turn your dreams into reality, all tion has taken its place. your resources, efforts and concentration The Chariot is clear : “ Let me pass, or be destroyed. should be aligned in the same direction.” Nothing can come through me and my purpose. I am -Roopleen purpose, will and direction. I am the masculine principle in action. I ‘m the source of courage and the heart of all warriors. Blessed by a thousands suns I am the Hero and I am coming to do what I was destined to. “ Upright Meaning : When the Chariot appears in a reading it symbolizes movement and action and beng focused on one’s goal. Strength and will power are the order of the day to take control of your life. It calls for a steady effort to realize your goals and calls you to privilege a long term vision rather than aim for shorterm gratifications. The chariot often represents travel and transportation.

Keywords : Strength, patience, focus, instincts. The Strength card is represented by Jessica Chastain dressed as Merida from Brave. “Every star has that certain something that stands out and compels us to notice them. -As for me I have always believed my most compelling quality to be my inner strength, something I am easily able to share with an audience. I’m very comfortable in my own skin. I never thought my looks would have anything to do with becoming a star. Yet it seems that in some ways they did.” Maureen O’hara Actress Jessica Chastain exhibits that kind of inner strength. Here, she is taming a lion by simply putting her hands over his jaw with no fear. It is the power of poise and calm winning over brute force. She is applying the right pressure on the right spot. She is very knowldgeable as to where to apply her strength. She is guided by her intuition and listens to her heart before acting. She is blessed by the infinity sign and is fearless.

Your power is raw and balanced in mind, body and spirit. Reverse meaning : When the Strength appears reversed it means there is a disconnect between body, mind and spirit. There may be abuse of things that are not good for your body but crave to have. You may feel like you have no power over a situation, or feel like your vision or some desire have no possibility to come to fruition and feel like giving up. It can also indicate an imbalance of power where you feel controlled or domineered by someone else. It is a call to regain your power and not feeling victimized Quotes :

Under the infinity sign is a faint silhouette of her spirit “I love those who can smile in trouble, aiming and shooting an arrow that shows her laser like who can gather strength from distress, focus and patience. She is as solid and rooted in the and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the earth as the tree that stands next to her. business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose Upright Meaning : conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.” When the Strength appears in a reading it calls to trust -Leonardo da Vinci your inner power and gut instinct. It means you have the ability to confront any situation with your natural qualities. You can tame any beast and no obstacles is big enough. Your strength is solidly rooted like a tree, and you have strong confidence in you own abilities.

Keywords : Solitude, introspection, retreat, guidance, withdrawal. The Hermit is represented by Gandalf illuminating scriptures on a wall to open an underground passage. He not only posesses ancient knowledge and wisdom from years of study, but he has attained what many calls the Absolute in matter of spiritual attainment. The Hermit has reached a certain spiritual enlightenment and may see it as no longer necessary to engage with the world. He feels perfectly comfortable where he is at. He feels he has reached the end of the journey. The light ontop of his staff illuminates old scriptures that expresses the same truth he has found. He is now a guiding light for others. But what has the Hermit found ? “ Existence ! I, alone, I am. There is no longer a self here. Only a garnment, a worn out greyish robe filled with holes that let the light of the stars shine through. ! I am the embodiment of the Absolute. There is no one, only emptiness. vibrant, alive, empty, nothingness ! in that nothing I am All ! “ Upright Meaning : When the Hermit appears in a reading it indicates a need to withdraw and take distance from the world. It may be a necessary step in order to resource and replenish yourself. It can also be a time of deep introspection needed to mature your vision in order to share it with others and guide. The Hermit can also represent a wise person, a guide to seek counsel from.

Reverse meaning : When the Hermit appears reversed it can indicate a fear to socialize and go out to meet people. It may indicate a fear to go out of your comfort zone. You may feel irritable and depressed and not in a mood to meet people. It may also indicate the fear of dealing with a situation and having to get out of you way in order to deal with it.

Quotes : “Solitude gives birth to the original in us, to beauty unfamiliar and perilous to poetry. But also, it gives birth to the opposite: to the perverse, the illicit, the absurd.” Thomas Mann, Death in Venice “Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, Love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.” - Nisargadatta Maharaj

Keywords : Change, Karma, luck, movement, destiny.

Reverse meaning :

The Wheel floats in a star filled sky among the pink and blue clouds and “old “ spirits flying around.

Yoi may feel like a hamster in a cogwheel, running and running aimlessly.

The Wheel is spinning and the world goes round, there is no stopping it, it spins and spins until it doesn’t.

You may feeel like not getting anywhere.

When the Wheel of Fortune appears reThe Wheel of Fortune is represented by” the Wheel of versed it means things are in a standstill. Fortune. “ from the popular tv gameshow. Projects might be halted, plans delayed.

Upright Meaning : When the Wheel of Fortune appears in a reading it indicates a change of tide. Things changes and never stay the same.

It can also indicate rushing too much and “spinning “ out of control. It indicates a call to slow down and let things flow. Quotes :

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are It is an indication that though we cannot always change certain circumstances we can definitely change certain to miss the future.“ -John F. Kennedy the way we feel about them. People may affect us, and we have no power to control their behavior, what we have in our power is our feelings and emotions. The Wheel of Fortune is a call of letting go of control, to stop trying to “make things happen “, a change for the positive is coming.

“The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.” - Lily Tomlin

Keywords : Trust, innocence, new beginnings

Reverse meaning :

When the Justice appears reversed it indicates a sense of unfairness and a lack of balance. It could be that you feel wronged or feeling guilty over some actions you She is standing in front of a desk her arms crossed in a have done that weren’t ethical. very confident posture. Her glance is piercing and sees through you. There is no “ going around “ with her, Quotes : she cuts through the “bullshit “ stories when there is any kind of deception involved and makes sure justice “The arc of the moral universe is long, prevails. but it bends towards justice.” The Justice card is represented with Glenn Close playing ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes from the series Damages.

- Martin Luther King Jr. On the desk she leans on, there is a scales of justice, but we can see it not being balanced, it is tipped on “Being good is easy, what is difficult is one side. It almost looks like she is tipping the balance being just.” by sitting on top of it. It symbolizes her power. - Victor Hugo Upright Meaning : When the Justice appears it means that all will fall into place as it is meant to. The scales will be balanced with all actions having their fair and rightful consequences. In one hand it can indicates that liars and cheaters will be caught, but in the other it can also point to a desire for justice to prevail when one has felt an injustice towards themselves. It shows an attitude for fair retribution of actions. The Justice can also represent a person that has a legal work status or an authoritive figure that has the power to make decisions. If you are involved in a court case or legal action, this card indicates that justice will most likely prevail.

Keywords : Surrender, sacrifice, victim, selflessness, new perspective, initiation. The Hanged man is represented by Luke Skywalker from Star Wars : Empire Strikes Back. Luke went on a mission on an icy planet called Hoth and got ambushed by a giant furry monster called a wampa. He got knocked unconscious and woke up hanging upside down in a ice cave with his feet stuck in the iced ceiling. He could hear the giant monster snarling nearby and is about to be his dinner. It is now more than ever the moment for Luke to apply all that he has learned during his Jedi warrior training with his master Obi-Wan Kenobe in order to free himself from this helpless situation. His lightsaber is close-by but still out of his reach and stuck in ice. It’s his only way out to free and defend himself from the giant monster. He has to call upon the “Force” and use his telekenetic powers to pull it towards him.

The Hanged man can also signify a rite of passage, a time of reflection and maturation where one has his abilities for self-empowerment put to the test. Though you may feel stuck, The Hanged man warns not fall prey to low self-esteem, feeling of victimisation or negativity, it is an opportunity to be more in touch with your spiritual nature. Reverse meaning : Reversed, the Hanged man represents inner separation where one’s beliefs are not in line with one’s actions. You may not put into practice all that you know, and may even adopt an attitude of someone that gives advices while not applying those for yourself. Else you may be overthinking a situation where all that is required of you is to rest for it to resolve.

Upright Meaning : When the Hanged man appears in a reading it means it is a time for contemplation and patience. You may feel stuck like Luke in a helpless situation, but only a careful observation of your surrounding and diligently reviewing what you have learned from your past experience can free you of this discomfort. Like Luke you have all the inner power and ressources to pull yourself out, but you must use your power of discrimination, like Luke maneuvers a lightsaber, to free yourself from the entanglements of your “icy” beliefs.

Quotes : “Surrender to what is. Say “yes” to life — and see how life suddenly starts working for you rather than against you.” - Eckhart Tolle

Keywords : Transformation, ending, metamorphosis, reality, the unknown.

The Death card brings into sharp focus what one needs to let go of.

The Death card is not represented by any actor, movie scene or character. It is represented with a monk immo- Reverse Meaning : lating himself in protest over the Vietnam war. Reversed the Death card is about having a The monk was Thích Quang Đuc. He was a Vietnam- lack of closure about a situation or relaese Mahayana Buddhist monk , he burned himself to tionship. death at a busy Saigon road intersection on 11 June 1963. Quang Duc was protesting the persecution of It may be that one needs to observe a little Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government led by bit more the situation before leaving it. It advises not to leave too hastily, and to Diem. not sever ties too hurriedly as a means to John F. Kennedy said in reference to a photograph of escape uncomfortable aspect of one’s life. Duc on fire, “No news picture in history has generated so much emotion around the world as that one.” We can see the Death figure riding on the shoulder of the monk carrying a flag with a luminous butterfly on Quotes : it that symbolizes renewal and rebirth. “There is nothing in a caterpillar that On the right side of the monk is a face with sunglasses tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” that looks into the viewer, it represents the burning self -R. Buckminster Fuller and the journey into the Unknown. “The fear of death follows from the fear Upright Meaning : of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” When the Death card appears in a reading it means - Mark Twain an ending that takes place before a transformation. It calls for one to be “real” and to no longer hold on to that which no longer serves, be it a relationship, a job or a place, environment or aspects of ourselves. This is a card of letting go but with an active mindset and clear decision about what one is leaving behind. The Death card is also a card about making boundaries clear. It is a loud and healthy “ No “ to abusive, toxic relationships and other unhealthy attachments.

Keywords : Transformation, ending, metamorphosis, reality, the unknown.

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The Death card is also a card about making boundaries clear. It is a loud and The Death card is represented by Darth Vader from the healthy “ No “ to abusive, toxic relationships and other unhealthy attachments. epic Star Wars saga. Darth Vader is the father of Jedi and hero, Luke Sky- The Death card brings into sharp focus walker. His real name is Annakin Skylwalker and, like what one needs to let go of. his son, he used to be a Jedi before turning into the dark side of the Force that transformed him into the Reverse Meaning : evil Darth Vader. Reversed the Death card is about having a Upon meeting his long lost son, that was purposely hid- lack of closure about a situation or reladen from him and raised by farmers in a remote planet, tionship. Darth Vader first wanted to convert him to the dark side . He wanted him to join his ranks and serve the evil It may be that one needs to observe a little bit more the situation before leaving it. Emperor of the Galactic Emprire. It advises not to leave too hastily, and to In the process of fighting his own son, he was fighting not sever ties too hurriedly as a means to his own demons , and Darth Vader slowly turned away escape uncomfortable aspect of one’s life. from the dark force.While saving his son’s life from the clutch of the Emperor, Darh Vader died. Quotes : But in his death, he was fully transformed back into the Jedi he once was, that fought evil and protected th “There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” weak. -R. Buckminster Fuller Here as the Death card, Darth Vader is the symbol of “The fear of death follows from the fear that transformation. of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” Upright Meaning : - Mark Twain When the Death card appears in a reading it means an ending that takes place before a transformation. It calls for one to be “real” and to no longer hold on to that which no longer serves, be it a relationship, a job or a place, environment or aspects of ourselves. This is a card of letting go but with an active mindset and clear decision about what one is leaving behind.

Keywords : Balance, healing, compassion, understanding, patience, moderation, integration. You may recognize Galadriel/Cate Blanchet from The Lord of the Rings but The Temperance is clear : “ I am Temperance ! I am the soft light of the heart that transmutes all negative energy into Love. 14 is the number of my spirit that I carry in every angelic realms ! “

Reverse Meaning : Reversed The Temperance points to unbalance, you may be “out of whack” energetically or emotionnally. You may be compromising too much, pleasing others or too stubborn to budge on an issue.

You may be compartmentalizing areas of The Temperance is surounded by two huge mounyour life, separating groups among friends, tains that makes up her wings. Her hair is made of family and creating situations where the light and envelops her spirit transmuting energy while left hand does not know what the right floating above a lake. hand does while putting on a different face for each group. The Temperance in this card is an angel of Light that uses nature as a healing temple. She is remisnescent of the Lady of the Lake that handed the magical sword Excalibur to King Arthur. She guides spirits of lights from angelic realms to heal physical beings on earth. Her energy is like a soft light, soothing and full Quotes : of compassion “Your hand opens and closes, opens and Upright Meaning : closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralysed. The Temperance is a card of healing and balance. Your deepest presence is in every small It calls for moderation and bringing harmony in a contracting and expanding, the two as situation through a compassionate behavior. beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds’ wings.” It is a card about integration and bringing your spirit- -Rumi, The Essential Rumi uality, your wisdom and compassion into your every day actions. It is about bringing and cultivating mindfullness, whether it is at home, work or in relationships, by making little adjustments and assessing the results. Like a painter adding small brushstrokes to a painting then stepping back to see the result and repeating the process, one is diligently healing and integrating one’s spirit and emotions into fullness and health.

The Devil card can also be linked to manipulation of emotions or deceptive behavior, like manipulating facts to gets one’s way or being The Devil is represented by Jabba the Hut that keeps bent on winning that argument to belittle a princess Leia in chains from Star wars : Return of the loved one but at what cost ? Jedi. When the Devil appears in a reading just be Jabba is a really enormous and disgusting but charis- mindful of what role pleasure plays in your matic monster. He is a ruthless businessman and his life. Are you escaping or decompressing ? eyes are red and in glee for having taken prisoner the Pay also close attention to your emotions and what they are telling you. beautiful princess Leia. Keywords : Attachment, lust, materialism, indulgence, addiction, pleasure, bondage.

She was captured while attempting to free her also emprisonned lover Han Solo. She is now Jabba’ s slave and Reverse meaning : he exhibits her like a trophy. He undressed her and had her chained by his side while he sits on top of a throne When the Devil appears reversed it signifies a breakthrough of your bondage or attachlike a king. ment. She looks sad. Her glance is directed downward but in the direction of the Saturn symbol. It is her hope. It It appears when you are ready to move past symbolizes the changing of an old regime into a new your limiting situation and take control of one. She is hoping for her brother Luke to come to the your life. You are ready to break the chains that imprisons you. rescue maybe. Upright Meaning : When the Devil appears in a reading it means pleasure but not necessarily for the highest good. It could be that extra piece of chocolate or glass of wine that doesn’t make you feel good at the end or that extra purchase in a store that leaves you penniless or that bad one night stand. On one hand the Devil can be linked with materialism and attachment and addictive behavior. On the other hand the Devil card is also about magnetism and sexuality, and sometimes it may be exactly what you need at this moment. You may need to let loose about rules and go wild just for now.

Quotes : “I am not addicted to coffee, it find it’s way every morning.” Pushpa Rana “Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be obtained only by someone who is detached.” -Simone Weil

Keywords : Chaos, destruction, shock, sudden change, outburst, disruption. The Tower is represented by the tower of Mordor that hosts the eye of Sauron from The Lord of the Rings. The evil eye and spirit of Sauron has fallen. The ring that held his spirit has been destroyed.The regime of Sauron is gone. Explosions and chaos follows as the tower is collapsing. Old spirits are falling down the tower in agony in midst of red smoke and flames. Upright Meaning : When the Tower appears in a reading it symbolizes sudden change where destruction must take place before the new can manifest. It is associated with a process of change that involves chaos and disruption, it is a necessary shock. It is the storm before the calm, the dark night of the soul where structures you have built around your life collapse. Your foundations are being shaken and you are forced to think in a new way. The Tower can also indicate a sudden change or a surprising event, like being laid off, a betrayal, or winning the lottery ! It can also be linked with an emotional outburst when you or someone just need to let it all out. As an advice The Tower tells you to shake things up a bit, go past your comfort zones, destroy the foundations of your beliefs and experience new things, a new vision.

Reverse meaning : When the Tower appears reversed it is the sign of hidden or mounting tension. Issues may be left aside or brushed under the rug but they are bound to come to the light and explode. Unlike the Tower upright, there is a burning process but it is happening slowly and gradually and it can be more excruciating at times instead of when issues are dealt with head on. Reversed the Tower is telling you to make changes now in order to advert any possible disaster later. Quotes : “Every act of creation is first an act of destruction.” -Pablo Picasso

Keywords : Hope, light, renewal, recognition, peace, cleansing. Like the Death card, The Star is part of the only two cards not represented by famous personalities or a movie scene. She is unknown and unknowable Star . Her face is spirit-like and transluscent. It is made of her own reflection pouring water into a lake and on the grass besides. Just like an eye cannot look into its own eye, her right eye covers the entire head of her body reflected on her face. The big bright yellow Star brimming from her third eye opens up her whole mind to the starry sky. It is who she is, a doorway to the universe. She is the symbol of inspiration and is the muse. Like Snow White and her seven dwarves she is surrounded by seven little white stars that guide and protect her. Upright Meaning : The Star is a card of hope and renewal. It is the quiet after the storm. The Star brings with her optimism and a fresh start. You are healing and opening up to a new spiritual dimension. It is now a time to visualize what you desire while remaining grounded and practical. It is a card of nurturing and softness if someone needs healing . It also represents success and inspiration in creative endeavors.

Reverse meaning : Reversed the Star means stagnant energy, a block. You may have hope about a situation but are too fearful or complacent to act. You may be overactive, trying to push for a healing to happen while all that is required is resting. You may be over-reliant of self help tools or the tarot asking over and over the same question or trying to get answers you want to hear. Quotes : “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” -John Lennon “Slowly I discovered the secret of my art. It consists of a meditation on nature, on the expression of a dream which is always inspired by reality. “ -Henri Matisse

Keywords : Illusion, fear, hidden things, secrets, doubt, unconscious, sad. The Moon card is represented by Beast, the Little Prince and Marylin Monroe. Beast is grieving over the fading enchanting rose symbol of his curse that keeps him as a beast. The Little Prince is looking over the scene while Marylin is the spirit emanating from the rose and looming over the moon. The three figures represents the natural cycles, of the moon, of the changing seasons, or emotional cycles that one passes through.

The Moon inidcates a time to look deep within and face your shadows, your inner fears in order to grow. It is not a card of action but of introspection, and it is better to take a little distance like the Little Prince observing the scene of grief in order to understand oneself better and cultivate a sense of acceptance and understanding. Reverse meaning :

When the Moon appears reversed you need to beware of self deception. The Little Prince is the symbol of Beasts’ true shape as It can be over oneself or with others. a prince and represents his purity. While it may offer a temporary relief, this self-deceit will only leave you more conThe ethereal face of Marylin is a symbol of the release fused in the long run. of grief over the fading of life and beauty. She also represents the mysterious beauty of the moon. She Reversed the Moon points to mental and holds many stories secretive and is leaving the world psychological issues that skew perceptions with them in her heart. of reality. Make sure to realign your views and beliefs in a more down-to-earth perspective and seek advice around people you Upright Meaning : can trust. The Moon is the symbol of things hidden, secrets, illusions and the unconscious. It is associated with Mystery and our hidden shadow aspect of self. When the Moon appears in a reading you may be hiding something from yourself or others or someone may be hiding something from you. The whole picture remains unclear and you may experience sadness over it. The Moon can be associated with a sense of melancholy or an inability to express all that is contained in one’s heart .

Quotes : “I never understood why Clark Kent was so hell bent on keeping Lois Lane in the dark.” -Audrey Niffenegger, The Time Traveler’s Wife “One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.“ -Carl Jung

Keywords : Faith, Positivity, clarity, new, inspiration; vitality, happiness, success, health, miracle.

Reverse meaning :

The Sun is represented by actress Grace Kelly beaming When the Sun appears reversed it points to a with an aura made of sun rays. wasteful use of energy. You could be feeling burnt out, or putting too much energy in a Below her is a unicorn roaming through a field of situation that doesn’t serve you and may feel blooming flowers. Sparkles of fairy dust and stars illu- depleted and weak at the end. minate the scene. You may also be having trouble expressing The Unicorn is a creature of dreams and imagination your ideas forward and cannot let your true whose power can heal anyone. The Unicorn is the sym- talents shine. bol of faith and positivity. The Sun reversed can also mean doing too Both Grace Kelly and the Unicorn symbolize the posi- much for others in the detriment of self -care. tivity of life : Light. Be aware how you spend your energy and All things vibrate and come alive at one of their glance take time nurturing yourself. or touch. They have the power to raise you from the Quotes : dead. Upright Meaning : When the Sun card appears it means a big Yes ! It is a card of positivity and light.

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” -Albert Einstein

The Sun indicates a time for sharing and opening your “I am realistic – I expect miracles.” true feelings and thoughts. In that process you will -Wayne W. Dyer gain a greater understanding and clarity. It is a time for celebration, and a time to shine. Share with the world all the gifts you have to offer, do not be afraid. Roam free like a unicorn and express your childlike playfullness. All those around you will be positively affected by your enthusiasm and beaming attitude. Follow your excitement and joy, this card represents vitality and health and it is infectious.

Keywords : Judgement, equilibrium, karma, review, objectivity, rebirth, calling.

Reverse meaning :

When the Judgment card appears reversed it The Judgement card is represented by an angel with a means a difficulty tuning in with your higher arrow sign pointing downward on his forehead. It is self. You may have difficulty being objective the sign of the Avatar on his forehead from the cartoon due to too many diverging opinions around yourself. of the same name. The Avatar is the chosen one whose destiny is to bring Your judgment is clouded by an overactive back equilibrium and peace among all the different na- mind and it is a call for rest and meditation. tions on the planet. It often indicates a lack of trust in your inner The angel’s eyes are wide and shining with light, he calling. looks like an alien. He is standing tall appearing into Quotes : the clouds and sounding his golden trumpet with authority. It is a call for review and judgement that no “Do not wait for the last judgment. It one can avoid. All will be accountable for their choices comes every day. ” and behavior. It is an absolute event with no possibility -Albert Camus to hide or deny. “I believe there’s a calling for all of us. I know that every human being has value Upright Meaning : and purpose. The real work of our lives is to become aware. And awakened. To When the Judgement card appears in a reading it sym- answer the call.” bolizes a time when change is unavoidable. - Oprah Winfrey All will be held accountable for their choices and actions with no options to remain hidden. It is a time for deep lessons to be learned and assess what has come prior. You are being called to unite with your higher self and follow your higher calling. Waiting is no longer an option, it is a time for action, waking up and put one’s vision into reality. One phase has come to an end, it is a moment for change and release of past blockages.

Keywords : Unity, completion, wholeness, integration

Reverse meaning :

Reversed The World means incompletion. The World is represented by Marilyn Monroe posing You may be unable to finish a project or feel a certain sense of unfullfilment or lack to go in front of the ocean in a bathing suit. through your intended goal. She is all smiles and looks over her shoulder with a twinkle in her eye, she seems to be winking at you. You may be repeating old patterns that keep Standing in the ocean, sparkles of light and twinkling you from moving forward or may be prone little stars surround her. She is posing inside a fully to procrastination. closed laurel wreathe hanging like a picture frame that It may also indicate a small victory, or the immortalizes her. tendency to rest on one’s laurels. She is fully in the moment, and in that present moment she is a goddess, she is Venus. Quotes : Four spirits in the clouds surrounds the laurel and pro- “One love, one heart . . . tects her. Let’s get together and feel all right.” -Bob Marley Upright Meaning : “You know you’re in love when you can’t When the World appears in a reading it represents fall asleep because reality is finally better completion. It may be a phase of your life, a relation- than your dreams.” ship, a work or business situation that feels like it - Dr. Seuss reached a point of culmination. The World brings a sense of victory and fulfillment, where you have learnt particular lessons from your life. It tells you are ready to move beyond any sense of lack and you are and have enough. It represents fullness and satisfaction where you can allow yourself to celebrate every aspect of your life. Your accomplishment are almost too good to be true and take on a dreamlike quality. Finally it encourages you to expand and share your gifts with the world.