THE MAJOR ARCANA

A crossroads in your life. New beginnings plans or ideas. Things that may not come to anything. Rushing in blindly without thinking. Sometimes not really wanting to see what is happening. Stubbornness and or stupidity. Can also mean excitement, eagerness, or obsessive behavior. Having a young outlook on life.

Reversed

Check your decisions and listen to your instincts. Headstrong.

Changes caused by chance or fate. Plans and ideas that are good. Being on the right pathway. Maybe trickery or deception around. Manipulation of people or situations can be dangerous. Can also mean studies or learning. May have a contract or papers to sign. May have an interest in mystical things.

Reversed

Don't be tempted to be underhanded to try to get your own way, as it could backfire on you. Eccentricity

The High Priestess

Could be a time limit - 2 days 2 weeks, 2 months or 2 years. This would depend on the spread in question. New intentions, inner wisdom. Rely on your own feelings and use your intuition. May have an interest in the occult or in spiritual matters. Keep things to yourself, don't gossip. Secrecy is important. The High Priestess represents the Goddess Isis - Spiritual knowledge. Mystery. Dreams that may come true. Someone is playing mind games beware!

Reversed

There could be a woman who is not to be trusted. Gossip that may do you harm. Tread carefully.

The Empress

Could be news of a birth or wedding. A baby girl card. May also tell you that the questioner has a daughter. Joy and happiness. A renewal of certain feelings such as sensuality and femininity.

Reversed

In need of advice or female company. May have emotional problems. Re-organising one's affairs too materialistic. Never satisfied.

The Emperor

He is the father figure. An independent man. Could be self-employed has good business acumen. An encounter with the law as in a driving ticket or fine (other cards will tell you what). If near the Ace of Pentacles then definitely self-employed. Masculine. Strong-willed. Can offer stability.

Reversed

A selfish or intolerant man; may even be violent. Plans delayed or immature person. Having power has its dangers: forceful or opinionated.

The Hierophant

Spiritual wisdom. Truth problems eased. A card to solve problems going to a wedding or news of someone getting married. Looking for a teacher. Books and knowledge shown. Learning. Could be a priest, doctor, lawyer, or teacher. Initiation Religion. Humility. Secret knowledge. False guru.

Reversed

Need to speak one's mind. Could be underhanded people around you. Hypocrisy. Disbelief. Distrust. Theoretical knowledge.

Marriage. Emotions, romance. There are 2 pathways to chose from, be very careful which one is chosen. A new love affair. Could be a love triangle.

Reversed

Indecision. Wanting the best of both worlds. Quarrels. The breaking up of a relationship, partnership or friendship. Temptation. Enticement. Unfaithfulness. Indiscretion.

The Chariot

A family orientated card. Unexpected maneuvers - obstacles that can be overcome. You are in control. Transport such as cars, bikes etc, short journeys. Being pulled in 2 different directions. Dynamic. Assertion and drive.

Reversed

Maybe a family upset. A situation could have got out of control. Be more positive. Failure. Hard work. Indirectness.

Justice

Weighing things up. Justice as in the law. Legal documents. Communication, as in letters or phone calls to be sorted out. Contracts to be signed. Things work out in one's favour if this card is upright. Not everything is black and white, there is grey area. Someone will get their just desserts.

Reversed

Dishonesty within oneself. Adjustment is needed. Legal matters do not go in one's favour. Injustice. Selfishness. Recriminations. Scheming.

The Hermit

Looking inwardly at which direction your life is going. Assessing one's situation. Two directions to chose from. A mature person or someone of mature years. A very spiritual card. His lamp is showing the way. Self discipline. Seclusion. Privacy. Solitude.

Reversed

Someone spending too much on their own. Isolation. Could be depressed or lonely. Could mean an illness. A need to socialise. Listen to what you are being told.

Wheel Of Fortune

Ups and downs with money. Turns of fate. Good luck may come as in a change in direction for the better. Good luck around the new year. Good times.

Reversed

Changes happening so don't block them. Don't waste time. You need to grow spiritually so accept the changes, if not you will regret it. Things getting out of control. Religious problems. A set back.

Strength

You are in control now. Need strength for further obstacles. Courage needed. You will do it. Birth of a baby girl. Could be a young female child. Take things easy don't over do it. Keep your guard up and beware. Someone may be trying to take over.

Reversed

Torment within as in conscience. Need to change one's attitude. Weakness shown. Be more positive. Determination to live wildness. Giving in.

The Hanged Man

Self denial or a sacrifice of some kind, but a willing one. The need to released blocked emotions. Someone is leaving- could be a child going away to college or work or a friend. A separation. Fools paradise.

Reversed

Unwilling sacrifice. Wasted battles against life. Wasted sacrifices. Martyrdom. May mean a divorce or separation. Don't hang onto someone's every word. Self pity. Escapism Addiction.

Death

End of something, beginning of something new. A change of circumstances. Allowing a new life to emerge. Could mean someone feeling a little depressed or upset.

Reversed

Stuck in a rut. Cannot let go. You're fooling yourself. Sadness.

Temperance

Some moderation in things is needed. Be patient. A fortunate and very psychic card. Could be a promotion at work or a bonus of some kind coming. Shows someone to be calm and patient, or needs to be. Don't be wasteful. Discipline. Frugality. Common Sense.

Reversed

A person undergoing extremes. Let old habits die hard. Carelessness. Indecision. Tactlessness.

The Devil

Changes will come around this time. Uses power for selfish reasons. Can be a little too negative in passion and love affairs. Too much emphasis is put on the physical needs. Can be an interest in the occult or mixing with people who dabble in the darker arts. Unhealthy interests. Not having any interest in other peoples feelings. Ignorance. Stupidity. Slavery. Dependence. Authority figure.

Reversed

Temptation to break away from negative forces. Letting go of bad habits and people around you misery. Overcome your fears. Getting things out of proportion.

The Tower

This can be a spirit guide card. Personal crisis or upheaval. Facing life as it is or there could be an emotional breakdown. Good out of bad. Clean break. Maybe an upset in the home situation. A problem such as repairs in the home might need some attention. i.e. plumbing, electrics etc. Don't be too stubborn or things could start going wrong. Can be a psychic card.

Reversed

Every cloud has a silver lining. Face it as it is. Demotion. Someone is watching you. Catastrophic events. Drastic measures.

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