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Witchy Tarot
This document is a quick summary and reference guide for both traditional and non-traditional Tarot cards. This reference is not intended to be all inclusive, but is intended to provide a general guide for the beginning Tarot Card reader. This summary was compiled from several books, papers, documents and online resources. The descriptions and images contained in this document make reference to the traditional Tarot Major and Minor Arcana along with the cards contained in a non-traditional tarot deck that uses “Witches” as the main theme. The “Witch” Theme and images were taken from the “Witchy Tarot”, by La Scarabeo. Compiled by:
Garry C. VanPool December 16, 2009
The names for the Traditional Suits and the Court Cards have been changed in the “Witchy Tarot”, see references below: Tarot Suits Chart: Witch Suit Traditional Flames Broomsticks Boulders Cups
Wands Swords Coins Cups
Court Cards: Celebration Moon Goddess Trial
Knave Knight Queen King
Element Fire Air Earth Water
Action Offensive Offensive Defensive Defensive
Frame Color Red Blue Ochre Green
The Major Arcana 0 – The Fool (Chaos)
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(The Billy Goat) Chaos Unknown New Path Lost Rebellion Rash action Fresh Start
IV - The Emperor (Solidity)
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(Hat) Authority & Power Business Man Success Be Cautious Self-Confidence Stability
I - The Witch (Free Will)
(Athame the Dagger) o Determination o Freshness o Initiative o Struggle o Power & Skill o Control o Smooth Talker
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V – The Hierophant (Master)
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(Walnut Tree) Helpful advice Well placed sign Protection Teaching Devotion Mentor
II – The Priestess (Unconscious)
III – The Empress (Intellect)
(Cauldron) Inner Intuition Patience Friends Useful Advice Spiritual Experience
(Book of Shadows) Creative Mind Successful Plan Beauty & Charm Communicative Powers New Friend Seduction
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VI - The Lovers (Revelation)
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(Garter) Sexuality Divine Union A painful choice Physical attraction Elegance Artistic sense
VII - The Chariot (Liberation)
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(Broomstick) Travel Movement Victory Clever escape Brilliant idea
VIII – Justice (Self Control)
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(Owl) Truth & Justice Concerns with the Law Wisdom Useful reflection Criticism & Judgment
IX - The Hermit (Quest)
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XIII – Death (Resolve)
XII - Hanged One (New Vision)
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(Bat) Sacrifice Mental Disturbance Control Temptation Punishment Natural therapy Possible traitor
(Yew Tree) Meditation Solitude Need to be Alone Sluggishness Cold Blood Prudence Patience
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(Digitalis) Transformation End of something New Beginning Discomfort Unexpected loss
X - The Wheel (Eternity)
(Elderberry) Cycle or routine Evolution Progression Necessary change Transformation Amusement Life & Fate
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XI – Strength (Rigor)
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XIV - Temperance (Balance)
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(Ointment) Restraint Balance & Health Readjustment Just criticism Profound friendship Commitment
(Mandrake) Strength & Pride Strong Will Self Control Emotional Wound Bullying Struggle Power of Nature
XV - The Devil (Dark side)
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(Leonardo the Devil) Temptation Addictions Risks Dark Passions Fatal Attraction Deceit
XVII – The Stars (Protection)
XVI – The Tower (Warning)
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(Monkshood) Fall from power Excessive ambition Danger Ahead Magic Intoxication Failure- Great loss
XX – Judgment (Rebirth)
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(Crow) A Surprise Renewal Awakening News Love at first sight Final judgment Travel
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(Cat) Good luck Beauty Ambition Serenity Romantic Love Creativity Higher State
XXI – The Universe (Good Fortune)
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(Mushroom) Accomplishment Completeness Amusement Cheerfulness Solid Relationship Wealth Peace
XVIII – The Moon (Shadow)
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(Toad) Deceit Imagination Gossip The Past Regrets Hard Feelings
XIX – The Sun (Light)
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(Donkey) Clear ideas Power Success Truth Happiness Friendship Clarity
Cauldrons (Chalices or Cups) Cauldrons make reference to the emotional and spiritual aspects of life and indicate love in all possible forms. Cauldrons represent desires, hopes, joys and displeasures and all the emotional aspects of a person.
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1 – Cauldrons
2 – Cauldrons
3 – Cauldrons
4 - Cauldrons
The Witch’s Kiss
A Witch’s Blessing
A Witch’s Cuddles
At Lunch at the Witch’s Home
Romantic Love Beginning of a Joyful Event Beginning of Love Party or Gathering
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Crossroads Ties to Places Happy Union Sexual Encounter Deep Connection
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Tenderness Availability Group Support Happy Conclusion Unknown Talent
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In Agreement Peace in the Home Conservative Position
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6 – Cauldrons
7 – Cauldrons
8 - Cauldrons
A Witch’s Dressing Table
The Searching Witch
A Witch’s Pledge of Love
The Witch’s Initiation
Satisfied Desires Reconciliation Loss of Loved One Something Modern
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Indecision Weakness Obstacles Past & Present Child & Parent
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Wedding Love Temptations Intense Passion
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Renewal Variety of Choices Ending of an affair & the Beginning of another
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10 – Cauldrons
Celebration (Knave) – Cauldrons
Moon (Knight) Cauldrons
The Witch on Horseback Excessive Confidence A Setback New Perspective
The Witch’s Home
Celebration of Imbolic
Full Moon
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Happiness Peace & Happiness Unclouded Love Perfect Harmony
Goddess (Queen) Cauldrons
Trial (King) Cauldrons
The Roman Goddess: Bona Dea
Sabbath with Dancing
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Faithful Lover Sincere Woman Happy Union
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Triumph of Passions Wild Behavior Ability in Influence
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A Scholar An Admirer Person of Passion Interest in Art
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A New Arrival Cheerfulness Romantic Welcome Friend
Boulders (Pentacles or Coins) Boulders represent wealth, profits, contracts and materialism in general. Boulders indicate the ties between people and things; places, objects. Boulders represent events in daily living.
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1 – Boulders
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3 – Boulders
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The Reading Witch
Dispute Between Witches
A Witch’s Order
The Trapped Witch
Present Promise Success & Gain Initial Rewards Many Resources
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Stagnant Situation Obstacles Uncertainty Poor Finances
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Help from Influential People Creative Work New Foundations Observations
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Important but difficult task Imprisonment Greed Watch Spending
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6 – Boulders
7 – Boulders
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The Seduced Witch
A Witch’s Tumble
A Witch’s Snack
SMS Message Between Witches Brilliant Career Study of New Disciplines Repetitive Work
Kiss at Midnight Audacity Victory Rival
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Fall Worries Self Sacrifice Give to Charity
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Worry & Distrust Impatience Transformation Be Cautious
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9 – Boulders
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Witches in Concert
A Witch on a River
Accomplishment Conquest Creativity Natural Prosperity
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Adventure Desire for New Space Prosperous Time
Celebration (Knave) – Boulders
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Goddess (Queen) Boulders
The Greek Goddess Ecate o Teacher o Mother Figure o Security o Authority o Materialistic
Trial (King) Boulders
The Brand of Fire
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Merchant Teacher Man of Finance Old Money Risky Investment
Celebration of Lammas Young Man who has good looks and material possessions but is shallow and selfabsorbed Uncertain Promotion
Moon (Knight) Boulders
Waning Moon
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Career Woman or Business Man Is a good implementer and planner
Flames (Wands) Flames represent the Work Place and the Family setting of the Querient. Flames represent actions, vitality, energy and travel. Flames represent Career and Business Ventures. 1 – Flames
2 – Flames
The Witch’s Circle
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Creative Beginning Business Venture Asserting oneself New Career New Birth
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Duel Between Witches Conflicts at Work or Home Separation Rivalry Regret
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4 - Flames
The Illuminated Witch
The Witch at Rest
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Courageous Feat Encounters Brief Trip Support from successful person
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Withdrawal from an Activity Completion of a Task Maturing
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6 – Flames
7 – Flames
8 - Flames
Seduction by a Witch
The Witch and the Butler o Help is Coming o A Critical Period o Delay of Projects o Helpful Friends provide leadership
The Jinxed Barter
The Frog and the Prince Transformation Rebirth Success Amusement Inner Peace
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Devotion Ambition Successful Love Wealth Power to influence
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Negotiation Interview Exchange Realized Desires Dreams
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10 – Flames
Celebration (Knave) – Flames
Moon (Knight) Flames
The Studying Witch
Witch’s Christmas
Celebration of Beltane
Waxing Moon
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Self Reflection Soul Search Contact with Foreigners Passed Exams
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Success & Love Harvest Good Luck Carry out Project Old Memories
Goddess (Queen) Flames
Trial (King) - Flames
The German Goddess Holda
Flight with Whip and Broomstick
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Person who is inspired and can inspire others Trustworthy Friend Well liked and Honorable
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Someone who is powerful and expressive Person who sets the tone Confronting the Elements Strength of Spirit
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A Suitor A Foreigner Good News Young but talented person
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Active People Sincere Friends Be Cautious Travel or New Idea
Broomsticks (Swords)
Broomsticks represent intellect, language, communication and ideas. Broomsticks also refer to conflicts, difficulties and challenges. Broomsticks also represent a desire for freedom and independence. 1 – Broomsticks
The Witch and Her Lunch o Clear Positive Thought o Self Assertive o Self Confidence o Dynamism
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2 – Broomsticks
Dancing Witches
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Debate or Argument Intimacy & Attraction No Commitment
3 – Broomsticks
Goodbye Between Witches o Departure o Delay o Quarrel o Personality Conflict
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A Witch’s Tears
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Meditation Retreat & Rest Solitude Emotional Pain Ineffective Help
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6 – Broomsticks
7 – Broomsticks
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A Young Witch in Trouble Destruction Something being Fixed Failure Humiliation Vague Future
The Traveling Witch
Braiding Witches
Witches at Work
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New Events A Change Release Travel Going with the Flow
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Hopes & Help Adversities to Overcome A Thief and Intruder
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Useless Effort Bad News Adverse Fate Period of Sacrifice. Something Captive
9 – Broomsticks
10 – Broomsticks
The Punished Witch
The Robbed Witch
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Humiliation Imposition Delay Canceled Trip Solitude Emotional Breakdown
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Goddess (Queen) Broomsticks
The Celtic Goddess Morrigan o Mature Woman o Rival in Love o Strict & Arrogant o Educated & Articulate
Regret Disappointment Solitude Theft & Envy Opportunity to be Seized
Trial (King) Broomsticks
Initiation & Kiss
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Politician Overbearing Cold Person Well Read Communicator
Celebration (Knave) – Broomsticks
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Celebration of Samhain An Assistant Observation Transformation New Development Surprise
Moon (Knight) Broomsticks
New Moon
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Active, Energetic Person Handsome, intellectual and moody Resistance Expertise