0 The Fool: New developments, fresh starts, taking a risk.
1 The Magician: Opportunities, working with your hands, communication skills.
2 The High Priestess (The Papess): Intuition, hidden motivations, inner wisdom.
3 The Empress: Creativity and abundance.
4 The Emperor: Authority and control.
5 The Hierophant (The Pope): Good advice and conforming to the rules.
6 The Lovers: Emotional choices, relationships.
7 The Chariot: Assertiveness, progress.
8 Justice: Decision, clarity of mind.
9 The Hermit: Going it alone, listening to your own counsel.
10 The Wheel of Fortune: Changes.
11 Strength: Quiet strength, good health, dealing with petty problems.
12 The Hanged Man: Sacrifice, waiting.
13 Death: The end of a situation.
14 Temperance: Balancing, moderation.
15 The Devil: Materialism, greed, lust, bondage, anger.
16 The Tower: Sudden catastrophic change.
17 The Star: Hope for the future, good omen, education.
18 The Moon: Confusion, loss of control.
19 The Sun: Success, fame.
20 Judgement: Rewards, karma, judgement.
21 The World: Completion, success, seeing the whole picture.
The Minor Arcana
CUPS
Ace: A message of love, the start of a romance. Doing something for love. Creativity.
Two: A happy relationship or partnership.
Three: Partying and celebrating.
Four: Boredom and apathy. The grass always seems greener on the other side of the fence.
Five: Depression and regret.
Six: Simple joys, something or someone from the past.
Seven: Confusion, too many choices, dreams and illusions.
Eight: Leaving something behind, change of lifestyle.
Nine: The wish card. Dreams come true.
Ten: Good luck and happiness, satisfaction.
Page: A new friendship. News of something or someone dear to your heart.
Knight: A proposal or invitation. A good-natured, brown-haired youth with light eyes.
Queen: An intuitive woman. A kindly brown-haired woman with light eyes.
King: A gentle man. A healer. A good advisor. A good-natured, brown-haired man with light eyes.
WANDS or RODS
Ace: New starts. New business idea. Uprush of energy.
Two: Planning for the future. Anxiety. Working partnership.
Three: Business success, leading a group.
Four: House move, success.
Five: Trouble and strife, especially petty fighting.
Six: Public success, recognition.
Seven: Fighting for your vision, competing.
Eight: Communications, quick movement.
Nine: Last minute problems, self-protection.
Ten: Success which brings (too) many burdens.
Page: News of work or business, new interests.
Knight: Travel and action. A red or fair-haired youth.
Queen: A business-like or active woman. A red or fair-haired woman.
King: An active and influential man. A red or fair-haired man.
COINS or PENTACLES
Ace: Money and security, health.
Two: Juggling time and money, cautiousness.
Three: New job or work, success in work.
Four: Success but unwillingness to move forward or change.
Five: Ill health, financial losses, loss of self-esteem.
Six: Receiving and giving help, financial and otherwise.
Seven: Making adjustments in your plans and being prepared to do the hard work.
Eight: New job, studies, working with a hobby.
Nine: Success from your own efforts, security.
Ten: Money and property, the countryside, inheritance.
Page: News abut money or a job, study for a job.
Knight: Cautious, patient working towards a goal. A dark-haired youth with dark eyes.
Queen: An self-confident and practical woman. A dark-haired woman with dark eyes.
King: An honest and practical man. A dark-haired man with dark eyes.
SWORDS
Ace: Crisis point, success through difficulties.
Two: Sitting on the fence, balance, waiting.
Three: Anxiety, unhappiness, separation.
Four: Rest, hospital, withdrawal.
Five: Fighting for the wrong things, arguments, being forced to recognise your limitations.
Six: Moving away from troubles.
Seven: Deception, theft, non-confrontation.
Eight: Feeling trapped, standstill, restrictions.
Nine: Anxiety, worries, mental anguish.
Ten: Misfortune and endings, failure.
Page: Spying, email or telephone call, brash new idea.
Knight: Upsetting changes, arguments. A dark-haired youth with grey eyes.
Queen: A widow. An unscrupulous woman. A dark-haired woman with grey eyes.
King: An ambitious and authoritative man. A lawyer or doctor. A dark-haired man with grey eyes.
Reversed Cards
Some readers read reversed cards as well. The meanings can be read as the opposite of the meanings listed above, or the reversed cards can simply be interpreted as above but with delays, obstacles or a weakening in strength.
Additional Meanings
Experience will reveal additional personal meanings to you along the way. Remember that the key to successful divination is to believe and to remain consistent.
