Interpret the Symbols of the Tarot and Increase Your Understanding of the Cards

Tarot Decoder: Interpret the Symbols of the Tarot and Increase Your Understanding of the Cards

by Kathleen McCormack

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The tarot is a powerful tool for self-discovery and divination. By learning to interpret the symbols on the cards, you can gain a deeper understanding of your life and your path. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to the symbols of the tarot, including their meanings and how to use them in your readings.

The Major Arcana

The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards that represent the major life lessons and experiences. These cards are often used to represent significant events or turning points in your life.

• 0. The Fool: New beginnings, innocence, potential
• I. The Magician: Power, skill, creativity
• II. The High Priestess: Intuition, wisdom, mystery
• III. The Empress: Fertility, growth, abundance
• IV. The Emperor: Authority, structure, stability
• V. The Hierophant: Tradition, religion, spirituality
• VI. The Lovers: Love, relationships, choices
• VII. The Chariot: Success, victory, determination
• VIII. Justice: Balance, fairness, karma
• IX. The Hermit: Inner wisdom, solitude, reflection
• X. The Wheel of Fortune: Change, luck, destiny
• XI. Strength: Courage, strength, willpower
• XII. The Hanged Man: Sacrifice, surrender, letting go
• XIII. Death: Transformation, change, rebirth
• XIV. Temperance: Balance, moderation, harmony
• XV. The Devil: Temptation, addiction, materialism
• XVI. The Tower: Destruction, upheaval, change
• XVII. The Star: Hope, inspiration, guidance
• XVIII. The Moon: Intuition, dreams, the subconscious
• XIX. The Sun: Joy, success, enlightenment
• XX. Judgement: Rebirth, renewal, transformation
• XXI. The World: Completion, success, fulfillment

The Minor Arcana

The Minor Arcana consists of 56 cards that are divided into four suits: Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. These cards represent everyday life experiences and challenges.

Wands

The Wands suit represents passion, energy, and creativity.

• Ace of Wands: New beginnings, inspiration, passion
• Two of Wands: Balance, choice, planning
• Three of Wands: Progress, growth, expansion
• Four of Wands: Home, family, community
• Five of Wands: Conflict, competition, challenges
• Six of Wands: Success, victory, recognition
• Seven of Wands: Courage, strength, determination
• Eight of Wands: Travel, movement, communication
• Nine of Wands: Strength, resilience, perseverance
• Ten of Wands: Burden, responsibility, stress
• Page of Wands: Enthusiasm, new ideas, exploration
• Knight of Wands: Adventure, risk-taking, passion
• Queen of Wands: Creativity, inspiration, leadership
• King of Wands: Confidence, authority, success

Cups

The Cups suit represents emotions, relationships, and intuition.

• Ace of Cups: Love, joy, happiness
• Two of Cups: Love, relationships, partnership
• Three of Cups: Celebration, friendship, community
• Four of Cups: Boredom, apathy, dissatisfaction
• Five of Cups: Loss, grief, disappointment
• Six of Cups: Childhood, memories, nostalgia
• Seven of Cups: Choices, options, possibilities
• Eight of Cups: Moving on, letting go, change
• Nine of Cups: Contentment, satisfaction, fulfillment
• Ten of Cups: Happiness, family, love
• Page of Cups: Sensitivity, intuition, imagination
• Knight of Cups: Romance, love, relationships
• Queen of Cups: Compassion, empathy, understanding
• King of Cups: Emotions, intuition, wisdom

Swords

The Swords suit represents intellect, communication, and conflict.

• Ace of Swords: Power, strength, victory
• Two of Swords: Balance, decision-making, choices
• Three of Swords: Heartbreak, pain, loss
• Four of Swords: Rest, recovery, meditation
• Five of Swords: Conflict, competition, defeat
• Six of Swords: Travel, change, transition
• Seven of Swords: Theft, deception, betrayal
• Eight of Swords: Restriction, limitation, imprisonment
• Nine of Swords: Anxiety, worry, fear
• Ten of Swords: Failure, defeat, destruction
• Page of Swords: Intelligence, curiosity, wit
• Knight of Swords: Ambition, determination, courage
• Queen of Swords: Intelligence, clarity, logic
• King of Swords: Authority, justice, fairness

Tarot Decoder: Interpret the Symbols of the Tarot and Increase Your Understanding of the Cards

by Kathleen McCormack

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	44888 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	144 pages

FREE