When the Temperance card comes out in a reading, this is a sign of reassurance. The message is that when you balance the desire for inner peace with a dedication to spiritual or philosophical ideals, you find the serenity to respond to any real-life circumstance without causing or experiencing upset. Following the inevitable change of …
Major Arcana
When the Death card comes out in a reading, it means that, inevitably, something will change. The message is that all things eventually come to an end. Like harvesting the fruits of your labor, this is a time to embrace transition and take what good you can from it. The Death card does not mean …
When the Hanged Man card comes out in a reading, it means a pause in the action enforced by powers beyond your control. While in this state of suspension, you can look at the world differently. Embrace this moment of non-action and see what you can learn. What you gain in wisdom will be worth …
Good decision-making is required when the Justice card comes out in a reading. The message is that the facts are coming out, and someone will render a decision to restore balance to an unfair situation. With Justice, one intends to make equitable and fair choices for everyone involved. Whether some injustice has been done to …
When the Wheel of Fortune card comes out in a reading, it represents the cycle of experiences that bring one to joyous heights and depressing lows. Sometimes you’re up, and sometimes you’re down. So enjoy the good times. There are challenges to follow. Conversely, when you experience hard times, the Wheel of Fortune card says …
When the Hermit card comes out in a reading, it represents a time of contemplative solitude. This means one seeks spiritual guidance or understanding complex, esoteric subjects. It can be a very positive experience to disconnect from social interactions in favor of seeking personal enlightenment. The Hermit points to retreat and seclusion, but not for …
When the Strength card comes out in a reading, it represents self-mastery. The message is that when you are patient and compassionate with yourself, you can face your fears and courageously face the challenges that life presents. Self-possession is the goal of this card. A grounded, easy way of being is the hallmark of personal …
When the Chariot comes out in a reading, it represents surmounting obstacles through willpower. The message is that victory is yours when you exercise strength and control of your environment. When you drive forward with confidence in your plan, the path to success will open up before you. Our ambitions take time and effort to …
When the Lovers comes out in a reading, it represents unity, loving partnership, and having your choice. This very positive card predicts happy times when you can give your love freely and find it reciprocated. Major love affairs are predicted and confirmed when you see the Lovers. The bond of the Lovers is distracting, though. …
When the Hierophant comes out in a reading, it represents tradition, ethics and education. The idea is to stick with methods that are tried and true for progress. This card is a reminder that there is security in following cultural and institutional norms. People come together and create institutions like religions, corporations, governments, and cultures …
When the Emperor comes out in a reading, it represents wisdom, command, and stability. The message is to take charge of your domain. Some difficult choices may be on the horizon, but you’re well-positioned to act to maintain or expand your authority. The Emperor represents fatherhood in the classical sense of the word. This refers …
When the Empress appears in a reading, it represents motherhood, nurture, and fertile abundance. The lesson is that Mother Earth is generous with her gifts. Everything you need or desire is available to you, and it’s okay to enjoy this comfort. The Empress creates the conditions for growth. Whether it is a fertility of the …
When the High Priestess appears in a reading, it represents intuition, spirituality, and the unconscious. The message is to wait, sit quietly, and focus on your surroundings and inner guidance. Non-action is advised. Wait for matters to play out in their time. This card reminds you not to share everything you know or to act …
When the Magician appears in a spread, it represents drive, initiative, and manifestation. The message is to have faith in your ability to create anything you desire. One’s best accomplishments come about through action and determination, which means seeing each creation through every phase. This is the real magic of people—the ability to invent. When …
As the song goes, “Everybody plays the Fool, sometimes.” Everyone has to start somewhere. This is where things begin, in Tarot, and at specific points in life. When someone is just starting down a path, what they lack in experience, they make up for it in enthusiasm. One doesn’t necessarily know what lies ahead, what …