The Fool

boundless innocence suspended between spiritual and earthly existence, the beautiful fool is the newly born soul embarking on a bright adventure. free, clear-hearted, unformed, and open to discovery, he is joyfully oblivious to his surroundings. he needs the counsel of others and would be wise to listen when it is offered. with limitless possibilities before him, he is anxious with seeking and is excited for what life is ready to teach. through some find his quest absurd, he is not swayed. with an open heart, he is led by the inner voice of his true self. meaning: a fresh start, new adventure and oppertunities, deliberate emptiness so that one might recieve new things, childlike excitement, a willingness to step outside the norm for the sake of self discovery and fulfillment. reversed: flawed decision making, poor choices, carelessness, gulliable and naive.

The Magician

POSSIBILITIES REVEALED AS THE FIRST GUIDE ON THE JOURNEY TO ENLIGHTENMENT, THE MAGICIAN REVEALS THE RAW SYMBOLS OF THE SUIT, THE TOOLS FROM WHICH ANYTHING CAN BE CREATED: WANDS, SWORDS, COINS, AND CUPS. HE ADVICES THAT ALL NEW CREATION, IF THEY ARE TO SUCCEED, REQUIRE MORE THAN JUST SKILL: THEY REQUIRE FAITH - A MAGICAL ENERGY. HE URGES YOU TO SPEAK ALOUD WHAT IT IS THAT YOU WANT - WILL IT INTO EXISTENCE, RELEASING IT FROM THE WORLD OF MERE HOPES AND DREAMS. HE ASSURES THAT THROUGH DISCIPLINE AND SURRENDER, YOU BECOME THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EARTHLY AND THE DIVINE. meaning:A PROMISING NEW IDEA OR CREATION, WILLPOWER AND DISCIPLINE, TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION, POSSIBILITY, IMAGINATION, SELF CONFIDENCE, FREEDOM. reversed: uncommitted, apathetic, disconnected, careless, blocked, irresponsible, deceitful.

The High Priestess

VEILED WISDOM THE HIGH PRIESTESS WILL RECEIVE YOU IF YOUR DESIRE IS TRUE AND YOU ARE WILLING TO EXPLORE YOUR SPIRIT, FREE OF THE NEED FOR ANSWERS OR RELIGION. TRUE WISDOM COMES FROM QUIET, SOLITARY REFLECTION AND TRUSTING YOUR OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF LIFE. THE HIGH PRIESTESS IS VEILED WISDOM. SHE IS THE SPACE BETWEEN EXTREMES WHERE IDEAS AND THOUGHTS ARE UNCOVERED, WHERE THEY EMERGE AND EXPAND. THOSE WHO ARE BRAVE ENOUGH TO LISTEN IN HER STILLNESS WILL GAIN THE STRENGTH AND CONVICTION THEY SEEK FOR FUTURE ACTIONS. meaning: PRIVATE AND PERSONAL EXPLORATION, QUIET AND DEEP KNOWING, MYSTERY, STRONG INTUITION AND INSTINCT, SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION, SECRETS, A WOMAN OF INTEREST. reversed: vanity, lack of spiritual connection, poor intuition, shallowness, zealousness, ignorance.

The Empress

abundant creation standing in her lush, fertile garden, the empress invites you to water your new creation with love and patience. the soil is rich, and if tended carefully and thoughtfully, the harvest will be abundant. as the ultimate mother, she will nurture you through the unique moments of each particular stage of growth - life, death, creation, and destruction. relax into the safe glow of her embrace, and begin what there is to begin. now is the time to act. meaning:BOLD CREATION, SAFETY, MATERNAL GUIDANCE AND LOVE, FEMININE POWER AND BEAUTY, PATIENT INTUITION, ACTION, SENSUALITY. reversed: infertility, dissatisfaction, anxiety, uncertainty, infidelity.<

The Emperor

STRUCTURED CONTROL IN ONE HAND, HE CARRIES A SCEPTER, REPRESENTING HIS REIGN AND HIS RIGHT TO RULE, AND IN THE OTHER AN ORB, A SYMBOL OF THE KINGDOM THAT HE WATCHES OVER. THE LONG BEARD OF THE EMPEROR REPRESENTS HIS VAST EXPERIENCE; OVER TIME HE HAS LEARNED MUCH ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO RULE, TO ESTABLISH POWER, AUTHORITY AND COMPLETE ORDER FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS PEOPLE. BEHIND HIM, THE BARREN MOUNTAINS SHOWS HIS DETERMINATION, HIS AMBITION FOR GREATER HEIGHTS AND HIS LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY. CONTRAST THIS WITH HIS COMPLEMENT, THE EMPRESS, WHOSE FLOWING FIELDS ARE FILLED WITH NURTURING KINDNESS. THE EMPEROR INSTEAD RULES WITH GRIT, STRENGTH AND FORCE. Meaning: STRUCTURE FROM CHAOS, SELF-AWARENESS, CONTROL AND COORDINATION, SKILLFUL EXECUTION, A CONFIDENT LEADER, PROTECTION. reversed: misuse of power, ineffectiveness, a fragmented view, disorderliness, the small self, egotism, immaturity.

The Hierophant

TRUSTED ADVISOR THE CARD DEPICTS A RELIGIOUS FIGURE THAT SITS IN A RATHER FORMAL ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC FOR A CHURCH. HE IS WEARING THREE ELABORATE VESTMENTS WHICH ARE DESIGNATED TO REPRESENT THE THREE DIFFERENT WORLDS. HIS RIGHT HAND IS PROPERLY RAISED IN AN ACT OF BENEDICTION, A SIGN OF BLESSING – IT’S THE SAME HAND THAT THE MAGICIAN HAS RAISED. IN HIS OTHER HAND, HE CARRIES A TRIPLE CROSS, WHICH IS ASSOCIATED TRADITIONALLY WITH THE POPE. EACH OF THE HORIZONTAL BARS IN THE CROSS ARE THOUGHT TO REPRESENT THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY GHOST. BENEATH HIM, TWO ACOLYTES ARE SEATED, REPRESENTING THE TRANSFER OF SACRED KNOWLEDGE WITHIN INSTITUTIONS. THROUGH THESE ACOLYTES, THE CARD ALSO COMES TO REPRESENT FOLLOWING THE PATH TO KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION. meaning: GIVER OF WISDOM, PEACE AND ASSURANCE, KEEPER OF TRADITIONS, A PILLAR IN THE COMMUNITY, COMPASSION, GUIDANCE, A SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH. reversed: rigidity or stubborness, fear of change, rejection of traditional beliefs, weakness, a potential liability, misguided assistance.

The Lovers

choosing love we all have unexplainable moments of knowing or recongnizing our Selves in a person, or place imtuitively. these moments of love are spiritual, like connecting with a cosmic twin. they can restore balance and make us feel very happy, unlike the title suggests, the lovers card is not primarily about passion or romance. when these moments of love occur, they are about a choice: follow your head, or follow your heart. love is not always convenient, easy, or painless, but the possibilities that arise from saying "yes" can bring lifelong joy in some areas. follow your heart, and choose love. meaning: a choice, transformation, love, fulfillment of desires, a magical union, trust in ones heart, harmony. reversed: lack of trust in oneself, separation, analytical to a fault, flightiness, rigid plans.

The Chariot

HARNESSING FORCES SURRONDED BY CONTRADICTION -- LEFT & RIGHT, BLACK & WHITE, DAY & NIGHT - THE CONQUERING HERO OF THE CHARIOT BRINGS FOCUS, UNSHAKABLE DETERMINATION, AND INTENSIFIES WILL TO HARNESS THE HOST OF OPPOSING FORCES. PROPELLED BY HIS CONCENTRATION AND PROTECTED BY HIS CONFIDENCE, HE WILL CONQUER ALL DIFFICULTIES; NAVIGATING THE RUTS OF COMPLEXITY, AND RESTORING BALANCE. meaning: TRIUMPH OVER OBSTACES, STEADY RESOLVE, RENEWED MOTIVATION, HARMONY, THE INNER SEARCH FOR TRUTH, THE STRUGGLE TO UNTANGLE DISTURBANCES, A VOYAGE OR JOURNEY. reversed: failure, unresolved conflict, dissolution of dreams, apathy, resignation.

Justice

fairness above all, justice is about fairness. she is rational, logical, and objective -- concerned only with what is needed right now for your life in reality, not in your mind. the outcome of the present situation may or may not be to your liking, but it will be fair. her gaze stares intently through your eyes and into your heart, past the confusion. balancing her scales are the material and spiritual choices you ahve made, the naked consequences of your actions. examine the motives of your life, identify the raw truths, and find clarity and balance. meaning: fairness, wisdom, adjustment of priorities, levelheadedness, responsibility for choices, creation or restoration of balance, objectivity. reversed: bias, obstruction of justice, intolerance, a flawed conclusion, confusion, punishment.

The Hermit

QUIET OBSERVATIONS THE HERMIT WITHDRAWS INTO A SILENT FOREST TO COMPLETELY ENTER THE WORLD OF HIS HEART AND MIND. IN SOLITUDE, TIME SLOWS DOWN AND HE CAN WANDER FREELY WHERE HIS SOUL LEADS, LISTENING CLEARLY TO THE VOICE, THAT ALL TOO OFTEN, GETS LOST IN THE CHAOTIC EVERYDAY LIFE. RESOLUTE AND FEARLESS, HE SEARCHES FOR THE THINGS THAT THAT HIDE IN THE SHADOWS OF HIS EGO - THE THINGS THAT DON'T WANT TO BE FOUND. HE WILL AT TIMES, BE SHOCKED AND DISHEARTENED BY WHAT HE DISCOVERS BUT IF HE TRULY WANTS PEACE, HE MUST BE OPEN TO THE TRUTH HE FINDS THERE. meaning: QUIET SOLITUDE, A WILLINGNESS TO LET GO OF FIXED VIEWS FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE, REASSESSMENT, ILLUMINATION, FOCUSED ATTENTION, INTROSPECTION, SILENCE LEADING TO CLARITY. reversed: carelessness, a broken compass, ignorance, hastiness, lazy attention to self, rigid patterns of behavior.

Wheel Of Fortune

UNEXPECTED CHANGE WHEEL OF FORTUNE REMINDS US THAT LIFE IS NEVER PREDICTABLE AND THAT CHANGE IS INEVITABLE AND NECESSARY. IT IS IMPERSONAL: SOMETIMES WER ARE SUMMITING THE MOUNTAIN, OTHER TIMES WE ARE TRUDGING THROUGH THE VALLEY. EITHER WAY, IT IS SIMPLY LIFE. WHEN THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE SHOWS UP IN YOUR READING, YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE A RANDOM ENCOUNTER WITH CHANCE AND THE OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. TAKE IT FOR WHAT IT IS, WITHOUT JUDGMENT OR EVALUATION. meaning: UNEXPECTED CHANGE, GOOD FORTUNE, LUCK, HAPPINESS, UNFORESEEN JOY, RESOLUTION OF A CONCERN, FORWARD MOVEMENT. Reversed: bad luck, a harmfull pattern of behavior, unexpected disturbance, reversal of fortune, failure.

Strength

passion tamed all humans have both peaceful and fiery energies as part of their design. left to their own nature, the fiercer qualities can get away from us, creating imbalance in our lives. the strength card shows a woman caressing a lion -- her savage side. she is not interested in ridding herself of it, but rather turning its gaze, gently and with generosity, towards useful partnership. combined with her peaceful energies (and mastered by her courage and inner strength), the fiery energies come to her assistance, fueling and propelling her objectives to unexpected heights. meaning: power through honoring all facets of the self, courage, self-discipline, respect, harnessed energies, transcendence, determination. reversed: passions run amok, abuse of power, cowardice, helplessness, fragile convictions, disharmony, smallness.<

The Hanged Man

surrender to self a pivotal card in the major arcana, the hanged man has willingly stripped and suspended himself upside down, allowing his view of the world to alter completely. in this spiritual doorway, he relinquishes his ego and mind and experiences a timeless glimmer of clarity and enlightenment: his true nature. calm rests on his face as he merges with the divine, peace that comes from surrender and trust. the realizations he acquires here will stay with him forever and cannot be unlearned. meaning: a change in perspective, a committed time of self-examination, sacrifice rewarded by clarity, renouncing old ways of being, surrender of "the known", a search of truth. Reversed: "business as usual", valuing identity over growth, a need to be right, failure to commit to what matters.

Death

a significant end the time is finally here. it has been building for a while, but it's really happening: the death of something significant. a spectral horse appears, staring directly into your eyes. a cold silence descends as you stare back, knowing and accepting the inevitable. though it seems imperceptible now, like the trees in winter forming this threshold, there will be new life. things will be lost, sacrificed, and exposed, but you must embrace this purification fully: a new future awaits. meaning: a foreseen ending, an invitation to transform, a time for mourning, loss, acceptance as a means to release, embracing the inevitable. reversed: paralysis, fear of change, resisting the inevitable, denial, adrift.

Temperance

LISTENING WITHIN ON THE TEMPERANCE CARD, THERE IS AN ANGEL WITH WINGS, WHOSE GENDER IS NOT IMMEDIATELY OBVIOUS, WHICH SUGGESTS THAT THERE IS A BALANCE BETWEEN THE SEXES. ONE FOOT OF THE ANGEL IS IN WATER, TO REPRESENT THE SUBCONSCIOUS, WHILE THE OTHER FOOT IS ON DRY LAND, A REPRESENTATION OF THE MATERIAL WORLD. ON HER ROBE, THERE IS A SQUARE, WHICH HAS A TRIANGLE INSCRIBED INSIDE, ANOTHER ECHO OF THE TANGIBLE EARTH IN UNION WITH THE HOLY TRINITY. SHE HOLDS TWO CUPS IN A MANNER WHERE SHE CAN MIX THE WATERS, WHICH REPRESENT THE SUPER AND SUBCONSCIOUS MINDS. THE WATER FLOWS BETWEEN THEM, SUGGESTING UNION AND INFINITY. meaning: quiet AWARENESS, PATIENCE, INNER LISTENING, HARMONY BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL, conscious moderation, A PEACEFUL MELDING OF OPPOSITES, the "middle way". reversed: confusion, disharmony, polarity, excessive caution, competing interests, forced decisions.

The Devil

BONDAGE TO INDULGENCE THE FORCES IN LIFE THAT GENUINELY MOVE US FOWARD ARE NOT ALWAYS BLACK AND WHITE. THEY ARE COMPLEX AND POWERED BY FEARSOME AND SOMETIMES DANGEROUS ENERGY. THE DEVIL CARD IS NOT ABOUT EVIL. IT IS ABOUT THE FORCES OF DESIRE, INDULGENCE, AND ABANDON - NATURAL HUMAN QUALITIES THAT FLOW IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, RESULTING IN EITHER GROWTH AND FREEDOM, OR BONDAGE AND ADDICTION. THE SOLUTION IS EXTREME HONESTY WITH YOURSELF AND AN ASSESSMENT OF WHAT IS ACTUALLY NEEDED. SURRENDER? COMMITTMENT? RESTRAINT? THE QUALITIES THEMSELVES DO NOT ENSLAVE US, ONLY WE CAN DO THAT. meaning: A CHOICE BETWEEN INDULGENCE AND RESTRAINT, A LOSS OF ONE'S SENSE OF SELF, UNDISCIPLINED BEHAVIOR, A CODEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP, LIMITED BY SHOULDS AND DOCTORINES. reversed: removed obstacles, controlled energy, emancipation, a clear direction.

The Tower

THE INESSENTIAL DESTROYED THE TOWER CARD DEPICTS A HIGH SPIRE NESTLED ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN. A LIGHTNING BOLT STRIKES THE TOWER WHICH SETS IT ABLAZE. FLAMES ARE BURSTING IN THE WINDOWS AND PEOPLE ARE JUMPING OUT OF THE WINDOWS AS AN ACT OF DESPERATION. THE TOWER IS A SYMBOL FOR THE AMBITION THAT IS CONSTRUCTED ON FAULTY PREMISES. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE TOWER MUST HAPPEN IN ORDER TO CLEAR OUT THE OLD WAYS AND WELCOME SOMETHING NEW. ITS REVELATIONS CAN COME IN A FLASH OF TRUTH OR INSPIRATION. meaning: unexpected devestation, beliefs and ways of being gone bankrupt, self-deception, loss of security, superiority, a release of pressure, fears realized. reversed: TRAPPED IN A PATTERN, UNWILLINGNESS TO CHANGE, FINANCIAL LOSSES, DELUSIONAL, "SAME OLD, SAME OLD".

The Star

all is well the star invites you to rest and heal. she is a glimmer of hope, a light in the darkness, a compass to right your course, and assistance when you need it most. she is a glowing reminder from the universe that everything is in order and occurs in its own time. you are entering a stage of calm, so use it wisely to identify (and committ to) what's important, for the star is a card of possibilities and potential futures. she will guide you, even when you falter, but you must keep your eye on her light. meaning: a time of healing, hope, unexpected guidance, reconciliation between the past and present, a very promising potential, the need for persistant focus. reversed: self-pity, a setback, imbalance, apathy, despair, excessive pride.

The Moon

surrender to darkness a vast ocean of mystery, danger, and illusion stretches out and swells over a pier. above and below, shadows seem to wait and watch. the moon is the world of the unconscious, and it can be both freightening and disorienting. there is nowhere to anchor, and everything feels confusing and deceptive, though slightly seductive and familiar. even time seems to be disappearing, but there is an urgency for you to move or risk being lost here forever. it's not too late to turn back, but if you truly want freedom, you will brave the current, and surrender to the waves of cosmic intuition. meaning:a journey through your shadows, illusions, and profound truths; patient meditation, release, uncertainty, magical creativity and intuition, a warning. reversed: instability, impatience, an unwillingness to be truthful, barren stillness, misplaced fantasy.

The Sun

absolute joy THE SUN IS PURE JOY AND HAPPINESS. LIKE A CHILD'S HEART, LIGHT BEAMS IN ALL DIRECTIONS. THIS IS A MOMENT OF TOTAL COMPLETION, ARRIVAL, AND CONNECTION TO EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE - A REALIZATION OF DEEP PEACE AND UNITY. IT INVITES YOU TO KNOW YOURSELF AND THE WORLD NEWLY, AND TO EMBRACE THE CLARITY FELT DEEP IN YOUR GUT. WHEN THE SUN ENTERS YOUR READING, YOU ARE STANDING CONFIDENTLY IN BOTH THE EARTHLY AND THE SPIRITUAL WORLDS. RELAX, AND MAKE ROOM FOR WONDER, CURIOSITY, AND APPRECIATION. meaning: PURE JOY, INVIGORATING RENEWAL, PERFECT HARMONY, A DEEP KNOWING THAT ALL IS WELL, A LIBERATION FROM DUALITY, LIGHTNESS, INNER LIGHT AND DISCOVERY. reversed: separation from ones self and others, an ambiguous future, limited advancement, loneliness, disconnection.

Judgement

reconciliation coming to terms withour past changes us and fosters healing. it renews our ability to love purely, flow freely and transcend our struggles. judgment is a voice calling deep from within you - a distant, yet familiar invitation. it requires intention and a significant act of bravery; uncovering and arousing the enshrouded memory of your past. if you accept the invitation, they will rise up fully exposed. now is your best opportunity to face them, forgive them, and move on once and for all. meaning: forgiveness, rejuvination and healing, an acknowledgment and release of the past, a definitive decision, an altered view, an invitation from within, new purpose. reversed: disconnection, willful stubbornness, indecision, addiction, martyrdom, spiritual cowardice.

The World

a cycle complete the world announces the completion of a journey. a master of this worldy existance, she has integraded her mindy, body and spirit to complete a cycle in her life as she prepares for another lap around. through effort and grace, she has gained many skills and achieved a great feat: evolving from novice to expert. she has become a new being, moving with a sense of ease and satisfaction. whole and complete, she has drunk deeply of her divine spirit and casts an etheral glow. meaning: COMPLETION OF A JOURNeY, PARADIGM SHIFT, MASTERY, PEACE OF MIND, EASE, WHOLENESS, CERTAIN SUCCESS, OBSERVATION OF ONE'S OWN PERFECTION. reversed: partial success, a disappointing outcome, lack of fortitude, a failed attempt, fear of ones own power.

The Fountain

be THE FOUNTAIN EXISTS OUTSIDE AND BEYOND THE CIRLCES OF BIRTH, DEATH, TIME AND FORM. IT IS THE NAMELESS, CHANGELESS SOURCE OF WHICH EVERYTHING IS A PART. IT IS THE WAKING FROM THE DREAM OF SEPERATENESS AND IDENTITY, AND THE RECOGNITION OF ONE'S SELF AS NOT ONLY CONNECTED TO ALL THINGS - BUT ALL THINGS - DIVINE NATURE. WHEN THE FOUNTAIN APPEARS IN YOUR READING, RELINQUISH ALL ILLUSION OF CONTROL AND REMAIN QUIET. IT INVITES YOU TO OBSERVE, MASTER LESS, AND JUST BE - EFFORTLESS AND INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM LIFE. YOU ARE THE VOICE AND THE BREATH OF UNIVERSES. meaning: ONENESS, A MOMENT OF COSMIC CLARITY, FULLY AWAKE, THE END OF SEEKING, ENLIGHTENED BEING, SURRENDER TO THAT WHICH YOU ARE, WHOLE AND PERFECT. reversed: identification with a role or personality, a fear of being alone, mind-obsessed, separation from source, resistance to (or denial of) reality.