Tarot Card Guide by Lisa Greenfield with TruthinHand.com

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1 Tarot Card Guide by Lisa Greenfield with The Suit of Wands: The element of Fire is the intuitive function in us, the spirit of creative vision that points you in a new direction or expansion of existing beliefs This element has the added burden of pioneering or explorer that looks for and lives for the greater possibilities in life. Fire has a strong need to make things the best they can be, larger than life and is related to the Service function as it relates to pushing beyond what is known and expanding out into unexplored ideas, beliefs, territory and connections. The positive side of Wands is the inspiration, story telling, magnetism and charisma that goes with the Fire suits in Astrology. There is an ability to enhance reality with color, drama and exaggeration that is highly persuasive and compelling. It s shadow side is insensitive and egocentric especially around practical day to day necessities of life. To much common or repetitive functioning is like throwing dirt on the fire. Fire is the opposite of sensory functions represented by Pentacles, it is contrasting to intuitive water/cups and complimentary to the mental/swords elements. 1

2 Ace of Wands 1. A new start filled with energy and enthusiasm 2. It represents creation, beginning, fortune and adventure 3. Your dreams are manifesting, the seeds are planted and taking root. Be patient while they grow 4. Beginning a new job, career or way of life (combined with Ace of Pentacles, 8 of Pentacles, the Devil or Knight of Wands 5. Birth of a male child 6. Aces are always about new beginnings and the power of the individual applied to the element This card is almost always a Yes in answer to any question 2

3 Two of Wands 1. Need a partner to get the needed answer to an important question or to get the business or enterprise started 2. Waiting for shared ideas to take root and sprout 3. Travel card - the Person will take a short trip near water 4. An offer, proposal or invitation of some kind may be presented to you 5. It doesn t say whether you accept or decline, merely that the invitation will be extended for a new beginning 6. Be sensitive to fears whenever you have a two - it represents vulnerability 7. Twos are always about partnership and balancing the me versus we progression Key timing associated with this card is March and the answer to any question is yes with the right complimentary cards 3

4 Three of Wands 1. Person is waiting for a need piece of information from a third party, missing pieces need to be filled in 2. Person is waiting for communication regarding the outcome of a business endeavor or enterprise 3. Someone knowledgeable could give the person needed help by message 4. Travel card - the person could take a short trip over land 5. Threes are always about communication that helps or is needed to bridge gaps between people, places and things Timing with this card is associated with March 31- April 10th and the answer to any question is likely yes look to the other cards to confirm 4

5 Four of Wands 1. Person has a happy home with solid relationships 2. Marriage card (with Ace of Cups, 2 of cups, and/or Queen of Cups) 3. Person could be giving or going to a party or wedding 4. Remodeling a home to make it more beautiful (with Ace of Pentacles, 6 of pentacles, and or Empress) 5. Fours are always about putting things on a firm foundation or grounding it Timing associated with this card is April 11-20th and the answer to a question is definitely a yes 5

6 Five of Wands 1. A battle card indicating the person will have arguments, aggression and debates; but they should go for it because it s a battle they can win 2. Having the will to win or the person may force their will on another or others 3. The Situation calls for clarity - create order out of chaos 4. A strenuous athletic competition - playing up in sports 5. Person will need to overcome obstacles (with the World) 6. Person is undergoing internal conflict (with the Strength card) 7. Fives are about creative energy, sexual tension or urge to create Timing is associate with July 22nd - August 1st and the answer to any question is likely no - there is opposition at present 6

7 Six of Wands 1. Victory Card 2. Person will enjoy success if they keep their ideals high 3. Person will receive recognition (with The Star) 4. Overcoming the odds after great strife 5. Possible journey as a leader or representative of a company (in a reading with Pentacles) 6. Sixes are about wholeness, personal integrity and being having all that you need within yourself Key timing associated with this card is August 2nd - 11th and the answer to any question is yes 7

8 Seven of Wands 1. Person is on higher ground than they think they are because they are their own worst enemy 2. Person must hold their own against difficult odds and adversaries - respect yourself and the other person for best outcome 3. Person feels they are battling alone for their ideals - boundaries are required to stop needless battling 4. Person is very philosophical 5. Unorthodox behavior - needs to conform (with the Heirophant) 6. Person is being unjustly attacked by others - find a neutral and clear way to say what you need, feel and know 7. Practice, practice, practice standing in your truth, respecting others and you will celebrate success Key timing associated with this card is November 23rd through December 2nd and the answer to any question is likely yes - see surrounding cards to confirm 8

9 Eight of Wands 1. Seize the moment and act quickly to secure your goal 2. Person is speeding towards an end that promises great reward 3. The person will achieve their goal if they remain focused and clear (with 7 of cups) 4. Travel across water for business (with the Knight of Wands and or the Chariot) 5. Expect Abundant opportunity 6. Eights are always what you put out there comes back to you Key timing associated with this card is November 23rd to December 2nd and the answer to any question is definitely Yes 9

10 Nine of Wands 1. Be prepared because eventual victory is around the corner 2. Victory and attainment are within sight but there is one more battle that must be won 3. If Attacked this person will fight fiercely 4. Hidden enemies require mental discipline to overcome (with The Moon) 5. Person must hold on to what they believe and see it through 6. This card always signals the final stages of something has been reached 7. A choice is always present whether to use raw anger or force or harness it for inspiration and motivation * Look at the other cards to see what the situation is that you need to be prepared for Timing associated with this card is December 3rd-12th and the answer to any question is maybe, look to the card after that precedes this card to help clarify 10

11 Ten of Wands 1. This person has heavy burdens but carries them well 2. Person is carrying a heavy load of responsibilities and pressures 3. Person is striving to meet a goal and can still go for more 4. Guilty feelings (with the 9 of Swords) 5. Stress or health problems (with the Four of Swords) 6. Person would benefit from therapy (with the High Priestess or King of Cups) 7. You have reached the end of a cycle, but a new one is on the horizon 8. In order to get to where you want, you have to delegate and find a rhythm that is more in tune with your path 9. The ten of wands shows up to remind you that you are not meant to do this all alone 10. Your work has greatly paid off and you are setting up your life exactly how you want it to be 11. Tens are an empowered one and denote a new level of personal power and authority Key timing associated with this card is December 13th - 21st and the answer to any question is no, not until further effort is invested 11

12 Page of Wands As a person 1. A naive, immature but bright child 2. A person who is young for their years 3. A person who is sudden to anger and is always in and out of love 4. A person of great enthusiasm and honesty Situation 1. The Pages are the internal state that precedes outer movement and so represent more of the inner child in each of us 2. Taking chances, rolling the dice and having the courage to reach for the stars 3. Your thoughts become things...choose them well 4. A faithful lover or trusted friend is involved 5. A stranger is around the person who has good intentions 6. Pages are always the inner state that precedes the action of the Knights - wands are the inspired state of belief in yourself Key timing associated with this card is Spring and the answer to any question is Yes, be optimistic 12

13 Knight of Wands As a Person: 1. A person who travels and is away from home a lot 2. An impulsive person who wants things now 3. A person around 30 with fair hair, light eyes who is more comfortable being single 4. An ambitious, energetic, and determined leader As a situation: 1. A journey or a change of residence 2. Believe in yourself and trusted advisors to win the day 3. There are challenges that will require you to stretch and grow in order to prevail 4. A change of endeavors (with the Devil or Death) 5. A change in relationship (with the Two of Cups) 6. Knights always signal movement and this is the bravest of the Knights - active and bold Key timing associated with this card is November 13 - December 12th and the answer to any question is Yes 13

14 Queen of Wands As a Person: 1. A Fire Queen who is practical and has good intuitive sense 2. A loving and loyal woman who if rejected or wounded will retreat in pride 3. A woman who is sure of herself and in charge of the situation 4. The bigger world - a woman who is happiest traveling or exploring new options As a situation: 1. Success in business 2. May indicate a love of money and gifts 3. Can indicate a love affair rather than marriage 4. Queens always represent the feminine receptive principle of strength rather than power and with wands it signals inspiring others to follow her example 5. Timing is this queen s job so look to the other cards to see whether the timing is good or bad for the question Key timing associated with this card is March 11th to April 10th and the answer to any question is Yes 14

15 King of Wands As a Person: 1. The King of Wands is a natural leader who does not back down 2. He's courageous and bold 3. He has a strong presence that may make him seem larger than life and at the same time a force to be reckoned with 4. He s a person in your life filled with passion, warmth and charisma 5. A noble, honest and just man who is admired and respected by others 6. A person of great intellect who doesn t like to flirt but reeks with charisma and charm 7. A reliable man of high standing in the work world who is a formidable opponent 8. An active or athletic Fire King 9. Kings are the masculine leadership potential within people - the Wands mean an inspired leadership As a situation: 1. A good business sense or situation 2. Becoming a representative of high authority 3. Uniting opposite business interests Key timing associated with this card is July 12th to August 11th and the answer to any question is Yes 15

16 The Suit of Pentacles The suit of Pentacles are associated with the element of Earth and represent life energy expressed through sensory functions. It is the basic element we all share, the body. As such it is one that universally connects us all. This suit is associated with practicality, efficiency, common sense and realistic, organized, tangible results. This is where we learn by doing rather than books or feelings. It often signifies health or the lack of it and the state of the body or the world you inhabit. This suit is the manifesting suit, the one that shows whether or not you are making things happen or making measurable progress. The positive side is actualizing desires, getting results, someone at home in their body and their world, sensuality and practical logical attitudes. It s shadow side is lack of intuitive trust in what it cannot see, touch, taste, hear or smell. They can be slow or resistant to change letting fear keep them in familiar and safe patterns for long periods of time. The Pentacles are complimentary to Water/Cups, contrasting with Air/Swords and is opposite Fire/ Intuition. 16

17 Ace of Pentacles 1. The start of new wealth 2. A new opportunity 3. An increase in money (with the 6 of Pentacles) 4. Money spent on expensive items (with the 3 or 6 of Pentacles and/or The Chariot) 5. A lot of money is coming in (with the Empress or the 9 of Pentacles) 6. The Ace of Pentacles represents the seed that is ready to bloom which expresses your creativity and desire to start something new 7. The beginning stages of self-confidence that expresses externally 8. The new start of a long awaited dream connected to health, stability finding your contentment in life 9. Tangible steps towards your new life 10. Aces are always about new beginnings and the power of the individual applied to the element This card tends to signal a Yes to any question 17

18 Two of Pentacles 1. Juggling competing priorities or two things at the same time - focus on your intent and stay grounded in the moment 2. Attempting to balance the budget - a changing money situation 3. Fluctuating financial matters 4. Watch your money you could experience a small theft 5. Income from a second source (with the Knight of Pentacles) 6. Receiving a small acknowledgment or small sum of money (with 6 of Cups or 9 of Pentacles) 7. Be careful when scheduling time and energy 8. You have resources around you to help balance the old with the new opportunities 9. Twos are always about partnership and balancing the me versus we progression Key timing associated with this card is Dec. 22nd -30th and the answer to any question is unclear - this card alone will not determine yes or no, look to surrounding cards for more information 18

19 Three of Pentacles 1. Using creativity or going back to a creative endeavor 2. Apprenticeship, learning a new skill or trade 3. Car Problems (with travel cards like Knight of Wands, Page of Wands) 4. Skill and ability in trade are rewarded 5. Appraisal and constructive criticism of a person s work (with Judgement) 6. Three s always represent communication, pentacles tangible results so the combination speaks to constructive conversation that yields measurable outcomes Key timing with this card is associate with December 31st - January 9th and the answer to any question is a yes 19

20 Four of Pentacles 1. Putting things on a firm foundation 2. Materialistic person who relies on money and power to feel secure 3. Person has money but also fears losing it 4. Your hard work reaps rewards but your effort is more than a financial transaction, you win if you value your time as well as money 5. Miserly person who is unable to share, boxed in with money 6. Excessive preoccupation with material gain, over work (with The Devil) 7. Fours are always the four corners and speak to firm foundation - the promise is stability and the caution is don t box yourself in with unnecessary limits Timing associated with this card is January 10th - 19th and the answer to any question is yes 20

21 Five of Pentacles 1. Work for a compromise even if goals are at odds with another person 2. Mental, physical, emotional or spiritual poverty - scarcity mentality brought on by fear 3. Scarcity is the mother of invention - pressure applied can be used to create new solutions to challenges 4. Person will suffer poverty if they will not compromise with others 5. Legal settlement which could be adverse: 1. Settle out of Court (with Heirophant or 8 of Swords King of Swords and/or Judgement) 6. Fives are always about creativity and new beginnings but birth can be messy and unpleasant contraction followed by expansion Timing associated with this card is April 21st - April 30th and the answer to any question is No 21

22 Six of Pentacles 1. Repayment for past kindnesses or good deeds will come in 2. A little extra money may be received from someone the person lent money to 3. Charity, generosity and kindness is healing for you and those around you 4. Executor of an Estate 5. Money will be coming in (with the Empress or 9 of cups) 6. Good fortune coming as a result of your own actions 7. Sixes always represent the whole answer is within you, you have all the resources and are complete - healing and health come up around Sixes Timing associated with this card is May 1st - May 10th and the answer to any question is Yes 22

23 Seven of Pentacles 1. A time of thought without action 2. A time of quiet contemplation 3. Person is in the process of making a major money change proceed carefully 4. A garden before it is in full bloom - something requires persistent effort and patience in order to see the full effects 5. Time to evaluate and review (with 4 of cups, 7 of Pentacles, Knight of Pentacles and/or 2 of Swords) 6. Person will do something hasty without thinking about it (with the Knight of Swords) 7. Sevens are always about what you do with others balanced by what you do by yourself - collaboration is best when done from a secure centered individual point of origin Timing associated with this card is May 11th - May 20th and the answer to any question is Yes if you put in the effort 23

24 Eight of Pentacles 1. Studying or learning a new skill - start at the bottom and work your way up 2. Changing jobs 3. Person loves to work (with the Devil) 4. Investment with long term gain such as property (with the Knight of Pentacles) 5. Expertise, attention to detail will bring gains 6. Being mentored to master a skill - accepting guidance to gain subject matter expertise 7. Eights are always about what you put out there comes back to you - investment in learning your craft will pay off greatly with this eight Timing associated with this card is August 23 to September 1 and the answer to any question is Yes if you put in the effort 24

25 Nine of Pentacles 1. A woman who knows where her own best interests lie 2. A woman who can make money on her own - financial independence 3. A widow with status, ease and luxury 4. Material wishes fulfilled beyond the person s wildest expectations 5. Enjoyment of the good things in life 6. Reaping the rewards of persistent efforts 7. Nine s are the teacher number signaling that you have gained enough ground to turn around and give to others Timing associated with this card is September 2 to September 11 and the answer to any question is Yes if you put in the effort 25

26 Ten of Pentacles 1. Karma card meaning the separation of the past and present 2. A lesson from the past will help the person in the present 3. A person is involved or working for a large corporation or company 4. Don t do it the same way again (with the 3 of Swords and/or the Wheel of Fortune) 5. Family legacy or inherited security is there for you 6. Tens are an empowered one - you are being asked to up level and see your expanded strength Timing associated with this card is September 12 to Spetember 22 and the answer to any question is Yes if you put in the effort 26

27 Page of Pentacles As a person: 1. A bright and inquisitive young person often with dark coloring and eyes 2. A different kind of person, can be a black sheep 3. A young person with manual ability and dexterity As a situation: 1. There is news coming that portends the arrival of change - although not immediate, prepare to evaluate the risks and rewards of new ventures 2. You are in the process of developing a new hobby or occupation 3. Too absorbed in one thing 4. Pay attention to your intuition and focus (with The Fool) 5. The Aquarius page who holds opportunity in his hands 6. Everything you need to know is available now if you take the time to understand it for later 7. Pages are the inner state the precedes the action of the Knights - Pentacles means a slow change that leads to expansion Timing associated with this card is Winter and the answer to any question is Yes in time 27

28 Knight of Pentacles As a person: 1. A person who protects your time and money 2. A realistic person who is mature and responsible 3. A good worker who fights for the underdog 4. A person who needs a little prodding to get into action 5. A faithful and loyal steady performer As a situation: 1. Holding pattern - the person should sit still and survey where they wish to go 2. Focus 3. A message regarding money or land 4. Patient, persistent effort pays off - don t quit too soon 5. Knights always signal action - this Knight is the slowest moving of the four and requires patience in forward motion Timing associated with this card is August 12 to September 11 and the answer to any question is Yes if you stay the course 28

29 Queen of Pentacles As a person: 1. A highly intelligent woman with gracious manners 2. A socialite who loves to party 3. What you see is what you get - woman who is exactly who she seems to be 4. An articulate woman who says all the right things 5. A woman who is monied, secure and free of care As a situation: 1. Correctness and the right attitude towards the problems of life 2. The person s boss if they work for a woman 3. Abundance and wealth that requires an ability to love yourself and be unafraid of the change or journey 4. Queens always represent the feminine receptive principle of strength rather than power - pentacles show the slow-moving attraction principle wins the day Timing associated with this card is December 13 to January 9 and the answer to any question is Yes 29

30 King of Pentacles As a person: 1. An Earth element King who is a traveling corporate executive with widespread influence 2. A man with his own business 3. A man who is reliable in marriage but not emotionally demonstrative - emotionally contained 4. Man with few friends but loyal to them 5. Can signal a traditional or chauvinistic man 6. May use money as a weapon As a situation: 1. Money and power - material success 2. The signing of important documents 3. Consulting a professional or elder will help protect your efforts 4. Kings are the masculine leadership potential within people - this King means a calm, solid leadership is what to expect or offer Timing associated with this card is April 11 to May 10 and the answer to any question is Yes 30

31 The Suit of Cups: These are associated with the element of water and represent emotions, love or psychic things. This is the suit most concerned with relationships and human values. This suit is one where sacrifice of self for another shows up. Connection is the most valued currency even at one s own expense. This suit is fluid and often reflects a wave in and out of emotions. Fluctuations are common and part of the experience. Cups have a sensitivity to atmosphere and are always influenced by the cards around them. Cups have the capacity to dissolve boundaries, bring people and situations to a natural bonding points and the ability to instinctively read others needs and feelings. On the shadow side there is possessiveness, a tendency towards emotional extreme highs and lows, fearful of loss, gushing sentimentality and romantic escapism. Water is complimentary with Earth/Pentacles is contrasting with Fire/Wands and is opposite the Mind/Swords in a reading. 31

32 Ace of Cups 1. The start of a new love or the beginning of self worth 2. Pregnancy - a female child 3. Your cup runneth over (both emotionally and spirituality) 4. Making new friends or a new social life 5. The making of new creative endeavors (with 3 of Pentacles) 6. A new romance (with the 2 of Cups) 7. Success and abundance through use of good intuition and creativity 8. Aces are always about new beginnings and the power of the individual applied to the element Timing associated with this card is Spring and the answer to any question is Yes 32

33 Two of Cups 1. A new romance (with the 2 of Cups) 2. A new partnership - either socially or in business 3. A promise with honorable intention (4 of Wands) 4. A new friendship with lots of sharing (Page of Wands) 5. A great new creative enterprise (with the Ace of Wands and/or 3 of Pentacles) 6. Karmic love relationship (with The Lovers) 7. Twos are always about partnership and balancing the me versus we progression Key timing associated with this card isjune 21 to July 1 and the answer to any question is yes 33

34 Three of Cups 1. Good news is coming 2. A social gathering where someone is missing 3. A successful and fruitful outcome with contentment 4. A gossip card in a family gathering (with the 10 of Cups or Lovers) 5. Happy gatherings or celebrations and success in various aspects of your life 6. Threes are always about information that is needed or helps to bridge gaps between people, places and things, cups is creative or heartfelt communication Key timing associated with this card is July 2 to July 11 and the answer to any question is yes 34

35 Four of Cups 1. There will be long delays before you achieve your goals use the time to get clear on what you really desire 2. An altered state - being out of touch with your heart 3. Unmotivated person - feeling alone and bored 4. Introverted and looking for spiritual guidance (with 8 of Cups) 5. Action needs to be taken but the person is afraid or hesitant (with The Fool) 6. Take a new approach in order to transform your circumstances 7. Fours are always the four corners and speak to firm foundation - the promise is stability and the caution is don t box yourself in with unnecessary limits Key timing associated with this card is July 12 to July 21 and the answer to any question is no not for a long time 35

36 Five of Cups 1. Break up of a relationship 2. A love affair is over (with 2 of cups) 3. A Marriage is over (with the 4 of wands) 4. Emotional hardship - difficulty relating the outside world due to emotional numbness 5. If the person is contemplating a break up they should rethink it carefully before making a final decision they could regret (with 8 of Cups) 6. Tears and sorrow (with the 3 of Swords) 7. Be ready to repair the damage you have caused and more importantly, to forgive yourself 8. See what you have, all of it and don t let failed expectations cloud what still remains as possibility 9. Fives are always about creativity and new beginnings but birth can be messy and unpleasant contraction followed by expansion Key timing associated with this card is October 23 to November 2 and the answer to any question is no not for a long time 36

37 Six of Cups 1. Karma card relating to seeing old friends or looking at old photos, possibly a school reunion - happy memories of the past 2. Returning to the past to unlock skeletons from the closet and heal them - a sense of relief and moving forward 3. A deeply rooted desire will require some evolution to achieve. 4. Consideration and thoughtfulness 5. Children are coming to visit or the person is going to feel like they are back in a young place (with Pages or Knights) 6. Repayment of past good deeds - a gift from the past (with the 6 of Pentacles) Key timing associated with this card is November 3 to November 12 and the answer to any question is no not for a long time 37

38 Seven of Cups 1. This is the card traditionally associated with poor choices - the warning with this card is to choose wisely using your intuition 2. Temptation card - so many things are on your plate it s difficult to choose one thing 3. Wishful thinking - living in the imagination and balance is required to make those dreams real 4. Need to make a decision - pressure to make the right decision (with The Hierophant and/or Judgement) 5. Life will help deliver what the person wants if they focus on one thing and make it a reality (with the 8 of Wands) 6. Impoverishment - temptation to spend money when you should save (with 5 of Pentacles) 7. There are many opportunities take it one step at a time 8. Spiritual gifts are offered to the person if they focus Key timing associated with this card is November 13 to November 22 and the answer to any question is no not for a long time 38

39 Eight of Cups 1. Leaving old patterns that no longer serve you behind 2. Timing card - timing is off, come back when the timing is better 3. Retreat from emotional involvement at this time 4. Walking away from a problem before it gets bad 5. Feeling things aren t going well 6. Rejecting or walking away from family traditions or expectation that conflict with your heart (with 10 of Cups and/or Hierophant) 7. Wait - don t act now (with 3 of Swords or Knight of Pentacles) 8. Altered state (with the Hanged Man) 9. Feelings of despondency, indifference, and avoidance 10. Eights are always signal what you put out there comes back to you - investing yourself with your whole heart is required to shift the situation for the better Key timing associated with this card is February 19 to February 28 and the answer to any question is no not without your whole hearted effort 39

40 Nine of Cups 1. Wish card, make a heart wish and within nine months it will come true 2. Seeing the promise of longed for desire about to come true - something you ve wished for is about to happen 3. Difficulties are surmounted 4. Stay true to your desires and you will reach the destination 5. Abundance and well being 6. Most fulfilling (with the 9 of Pentacles and/or The Empress) 7. A bright future brimming with good times, bliss, and a period of your wishes all being granted Key timing associated with this card is March 1 to March 10 and the answer to any question is yes 40

41 Ten of Cups 1. Happiness on all levels - all your dreams come true 2. Happy family life and or marriage 3. A lasting love 4. A promise of success(es) to come 5. Family will come together (with the 3 of Cups) 6. Can signal the mending of bridges between friends or family members you were once close to, if there has been a rift 7. Children will come together (with the 6 of cups) 8. Personal or family dreams coming true and an overall sense of satisfaction and security in life Key timing associated with this card is March 11 to March 20 and the answer to any question is yes 41

42 Page of Cups As a person 1. Young boy or girl with light hair and eyes 2. Developing an emotional understanding of yourself and others 3. A thoughtful, calm and kind person 4. An introspective nature, inclined towards art, and possessing a kind heart 5. You may let credit you deserve pass you by out of shyness 6. A potential weakness for escapism through drugs, alcohol or other addictions 7. Someone involved in social work or charity As an event: 1. A happy surprise is coming into the persons life 2. An emotional jolt or unexpected message is coming 3. Person should be hearing of the birth of a male child 4. Emotional struggles teach you how to love more deeply and intimately 5. Pages are the inner state the precedes the action of the Knights and this one is mostly positive, look to other cards to see if the shadow side of emotions are present Key timing associated with this card is dependent on the surrounding cards - it does not determine anything on its own 42

43 Knight of Cups As a Person 1. A person with high aspirations 2. A cautious but emotional leader who has emotional ups and downs but is faithful 3. A romantic person who is intelligent, intense and can fall in love quickly 4. A sensuous and sentimental man 5. A skilled artisan or craftsman 6. Someone who is a romantic and compassionate dreamer As a situation: 1. Expect a proposal or invitation shortly 2. Advances in a love affair 3. The person will find loyalty and devotion 4. If it s a reading for a woman she may be falling in love with someone listed above 5. Stay focused and follow your most passionate beliefs to achieve success 6. Knights always signal action - this one is the messenger of love or creative break through Key timing associated with this card is February 9 to March 10 and the answer to any question is a happy yes if you focus 43

44 Queen of Cups As a Person 1. Marriage queen who brings news of impending pairing 2. A sensitive woman who relies on her intuitive or psychic ability more than intellect 3. A woman capable of making her dreams and vision come true 4. A person who knows you well, a best friend 5. A proud woman, strong emotions, watch out for defensiveness 6. She may challenge or inspire you, but she leads you to valuable insight 7. A person who is a good listener and a loving counselor As a Situation 1. Good fortune and happiness 2. A happy marriage 3. Queens always represent the feminine receptive principle of strength rather than power and this Queen signals powerful magnetic ability when emotions are strongly contained and applied Key timing associated with this card is June 11 to July 11 and the answer to any question is depending on what it is partnered with - positive or negative is enhanced by this Queen 44

45 King of Cups As a Person 1. A man of great compassion and understanding 2. A therapist or wise counselor - a person who gives good psychological insight and support 3. A man who isn t afraid of his emotions - he is moody but affectionate and thoughtful 4. A fair and honest man 5. A man with a compassionate, warm, and gentle voice of reason As a situation 1. Need for clarity - a balance between heart and head can work magic 2. An emotional situation that could get blown out of proportion 3. A situation that requires accuracy to cut threw exaggeration or fantasy 4. If the reading is for a man he could have news of impending fatherhood Key timing associated with this card is October 13 to November 22 and the answer to any question is depending on what it is partnered with - those cards are activated by this King 45

46 The Suit of Swords: The suit of swords is a positive, masculine element with the properties of being detached, communicative, interested in ideas and favoring rationality. The air signs in Astrology share the need to relate life experiences to a preconceived framework of ideas. The framework is drawn from books, teachings, and conversations with others or from internal ideas worked through mentally. This suit is known for collecting and categorizing information, weighing information, looking for patterns and forming structures based on existing data which it then can innovate or put together in new and beneficial forms. It emphasizes the mind and in the positive it represents a highly developed mind with a capacity for fairness and impersonal assessment of a situation. On the shadow side it emphasizes a horror of being pinned down, refusal to commit themselves and cool detachment or distant emotions when it comes to relating. It is the opposite of water, it is aligned on practicality with Pentacles and fuels the element of Fire. 46

47 Ace of Swords 1. A new responsibility 2. The beginning of a legal procedure (with the Hierophant, Justice and/or the King of Swords) 3. A surgical procedure (with the 4 of Swords, King of Swords, Temperance, and/or King of Cups) 4. Separation or cutting ties to the past (with the 5 of Swords) 5. A strong element of focus, determination, and an intellectual capacity 6. Leading the charge bringing change through warring forces, possibly internal conflict within the company 7. You are entering a new phase of your life and there is going to change 8. Victory through mental strength and achievement Key timing associated is winter and the answer to any question is most likely yes overcoming opposition 47

48 Two of Swords 1. Wait card - timing is not yet 2. A legal action is underway 3. Person is trying to break off from their emotions to make a purely rational decision 4. Not accepting the reality of the situation (with the 8 of Swords) 5. An equal distribution of force in opposition - evenly matched opponents 6. Being honest about your past will help you to make a difficult choice 7. The difficult situation ahead of you must be overcome immediately, so do not delay or hesitate and act honestly and with honorable intentions Key timing associated is September 23 to October 2 and the answer to any question is maybe, look to the cards after this two for more information on the outcome 48

49 Three of Swords 1. Tears and sorrow 2. Bad news or a delay where your mental fears and criticism make you unhappy 3. A sorrow from the past comes back to haunt you 4. Repetitive errors (with 10 of Pentacles, and/or Wheel of Fortune) 5. A love triangle (with Lovers, The Moon, Temptation, 7 of Cups and/or the 7 of Swords) 6. Pain that is part of a new beginning, you must face your pain honestly to overcome it 7. The path ahead of you is being cleared to make room for something new let go of the old and grieve, then move forward 8. Emotional disturbances and mental anguish through an emotional loss, the end of an important relationship, or heartbreak through separation - the caca card Key timing associated is October 3 to October 12 and the answer to any question is no 49

50 Four of Swords 1. The health card - recuperation is required, healing takes time and mental rest is required 2. Person needs to slow down and take a break or their body will force them to do so 3. A spiritual retreat will aid in good health 4. Convalescence after an illness 5. The shadow you have felt hanging over you will soon pass, and health and vitality will return with rest 6. Peace may be temporary, but appreciate it while it lasts Key timing associated is October 13 to October 22 and the answer to any question is maybe in time 50

51 Five of Swords 1. Self defeating or negative thinking - the PacMan eating your peace of mind 2. A no win situation 3. Winning over others by improper mental force 4. An annoyance or aggravation 5. Separate oneself from the past (with the Ace of Swords) 6. A compromising situation with personal uncertainty (with 5 of Pentacles) 7. Walk away from a no win situation (with 8 of Cups) 8. Feelings of brokenness and low self-esteem Key timing associated is January 20 to January 29 and the answer to any question is no 51

52 Six of Swords 1. Moving away from difficult times 2. Working out a difficult situation - calm after the storm 3. A long journey near water 4. Travel for work 5. The worst is over 6. Mental struggles that are necessary to provide you with the growth you need to heal and move forward 7. Running away from problems (with 8 of Swords) 8. A physical death (with The Sun) Key timing associated is January 30 to February 8 and the answer to any question is yes 52

53 Seven of Swords 1. Your mind has gone over to the enemy and is working against you - change your mind and things smooth out 2. Greediness - taking more than is needed or taking what doesn t belong to you 3. A need to adjust one s thinking 4. Instability and impermanence, temporary employment which is not stable 5. Don t create problems for yourself (with the Moon and/or The Devil) 6. A single source of your frustration that can be adjusted for a better outcome 7. Priorities may need to be reshuffled to overcome opposition 8. Clarity on how to proceed - direct opposition yields less positive results that strategic or tactical thinking Key timing associated is February 9 to February 18 and the answer to any question is no 53

54 Eight of Swords 1. Self imposed bondage or difficulty - you are only as stuck as you believe you are 2. Selective blindness or hearing - refusing to look at the reality of the situation 3. Person is hurt and confused and is unable to think clearly 4. Restricted action (with the 4 of Pentacles) 5. Holding a grudge that hurts you more then the other (with Ace of Pentacles and/or 6 of Pentacles) 6. Fear of failure influencing your judgement - obstructions and difficult obstacles are a test of trusting your judgement and facing your fears Key timing associated is May 21 to May 31 and the answer to any question is no 54

55 Nine of Swords 1. Needless Worry 2. Feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and/or despair 3. Anxious about a loved one 4. A bad dream, nightmare that is haunting you 5. You need to resolve the mental stress and anguish to experience a lightening of anguish 6. You are under valuing yourself, selling yourself short needlessly - raise your hopes, better days are coming Key timing associated is June 1 to June 10 and the answer to any question is no not until you change your mind 55

56 Ten of Swords 1. This is as bad as gets, you ve reached the bottom 2. Extreme unhappiness, depression, anguish and a sense of loss 3. A falling apart of the person s plans that feels impossible to accept 4. Person is in a numb state, detached from emotions and numb from loss 5. The mind is trying to control that which must be felt and dealt with before things can change 6. This card can signal a physical ending, death or the final chapter that must be allowed to end that you resist - the resistance is a big part of the suffering with this card 7. The worst is over - let it GO (with 3 of Swords, The Hanged Man, and/or Judgement) Key timing associated is June 11 to June 20 and the answer to any question is no not until you let go of trying to make something happen 56

57 Page of Swords As a Person 1. A young person with a quick mind or someone who handles authority well 2. Responsibility forced on someone early that they may not want to accept 3. Person who fights for the rights of others 4. An immature or difficult child As a Situation 1. Looking away from responsibility 2. Spying, diligence, or vigilance 3. Maintain a low profile 4. Pay attention to your guardian angel (with Temperance) 5. Facing challenges that bring out your potential - rising to a face difficulties in a way that builds self confidence 6. Pages are always the inner state that precedes the action of the Knights - in Swords it is a mental preparedness Key timing associated is autumn and the answer to any question is likely yes with smart strategy 57

58 Knight of Swords As a person 1. A strong or domineering person - the swiftest of the Knights 2. A person who rushes in head first 3. A person who is skillful, clever and brave 4. A one night stand, don t depend on him 5. A person quick to speak in anger As a situation 1. Hasty or quick aggravation - a temper flares 2. Thoughtless actions - don t do something in haste 3. Unnecessary display of strength 4. A messenger bringing divorce papers 5. A person of authority - police officer or military person 6. This Knight signals a divisive force or person separating others from something or someone - forcing you to stand your ground *Most often this card signifies a situation rather than a person - look to surrounding cards for confirmation Key timing associated is May 11 to June 10 and the answer to any question is no until something is separated 58

59 Queen of Swords As a person 1. A woman who is a stern and remote figure 2. An intelligent and witty woman who is quick, competent and perceptive 3. A woman alone, widow, divorcee, single and without children around 4. A creative and talented woman with qualities of discrimination and caution 5. A stern sharp-witted woman who is always on guard As a situation 1. Caution is required - assess all the information before you decide 2. Painful separation and/or loss 3. A sharp tongue causes you or others pain 4. Queens always represent the feminine receptive principle of strength rather than power - this Queen signals the need to balance the desire to lead and dominate with receptivity Key timing associated is September 12 to October 12 and the answer to any question is no not without further investigation and information 59

60 King of Swords As a Person 1. A professional man - doctor or lawyer 2. A wise, highly analytical man 3. A bad man to have as an enemy 4. An emotionally insensitive man who is hard to trust 5. A dogmatic or severe man 6. A chauvinistic man who views woman as his property 7. A person of authority who is his work As a situation 1. Get the job done 2. A desire to be practical or realistic - get the facts 3. A desire to separate what is true from what is false 4. A wife beater (with the 5 of Swords, The Moon, and or Five of Wands) Key timing associated is January 10 to February 8 and the answer to any question is investigate further 60

61 The Major Arcana Cards The Fool This card appears when the person has come to a crossroads or big decision, change their lives or make a new beginning. It is ruled by the planet Uranus which is impersonal change that is the lightning bolt of awareness. It is sensing what s true and deciding to take a leap of faith from an innocence and instinctive guidance. 1. Take the next step 2. Person is at a crossroads and the decision they make is important to let the intuitive self direct the path 3. Person is enthusiastic but can miss the details of the situation 4. Limitless possibilities and adventure ahead 5. New Adventures Immature person, beginners mind, pure heart 6. Look before you leap, learn from past mistakes (with 10 of pentacles or Wheel of Fortune) Timing is not set with this card, you are in harmony with the natural world around you and the answer to any question is Yes. 61

62 The Magician This card represents the application of the will. The person s path has become separate from others. They must place their faith in their abilities and embark on an adventure with direction and purpose. 1. Pulling from all four elements - using all they know. The magician controls all the elements - Pentacles, Swords, Cups and Wands 2. All things are possible 3. Person is well prepared to do the work they have chosen 4. If the person pays attention and concentrates, they can have what they want 5. Skill and ability to organize and manage 6. Person translates ideas into action and uses psychic abilities to their advantage 7. This card signals you can turn lead into gold and you are being invited to view any challenge as a chance to find your ability to influence the outcome by your contribution Timing is not set with this card, you are in harmony with the natural world around you and the answer to any question is Yes. 62

63 The High Priestess This card indicates some important aspect of a situation may be hidden to the person. Revelation will come only if they open up to the inner psyche. The High Priestess is a woman who gives good counsel and never offers her opinion without being asked. She is a woman of few words who teaches by example. 1. Keep the silence, keep your mouth shut 2. Hidden activity, unrevealed influences at work in your life, trust the unseen 3. Person should have confidence in their intuition 4. If the High Priestess comes up as one of the first cards in a reading, the answer is within the person, they just haven t recognized it yet. 5. If the High Priestess comes up in a a man s reading, she represents the perfect woman all men want 6. Things will be revealed in time, you must trust your inner knowing even when outside influences try to persuade you otherwise This card is ruled by the Moon and answers must become clear in time so there is no set yes or no 63

64 The Empress This card represents fertility and abundance. The person is interested in maintaining the status quo and desires peace and some predictability. This card also indicates material gainsaid success, happiness and fulfillment. The Empress represents home in the Major Arcana while the 4 of Wands represents home in the Minor Arcana. 1. Growth and abundance in all things (with the 8 of Pentacles 2. Recognition and rewards will come for the person s hard work and efforts 3. Gains or results could be much larger than anticipated 4. Things are going better than the person thinks - raise their hopes 5. Pregnancy (with Ace of Cups, 2 of Cups and/or 6 of Cups) 6. A gift of substantial value (with Ace of Cups, Ace of Pentacles or the 6 of Pentacles) 7. Creative energy or impulses flowing and bursting into life This card is ruled by the Venus and answers is overwhelmingly yes 64

65 The Emperor This card signifies authority and paternity. This is a masculine card which indicates a man who is detached from his emotions. He can be strict and not comfortable with overt displays of emotion. The Emperor indicates decisions driven by reason and logic. It means the person will achieve success through hard driving effort. 1. Mind over matter 2. Balance and authority - a person in a position of authority 3. Experience, knowledge, structure and solidarity 4. Male authoritarian figure (Father) - if it is a reading of a woman it s the male side of her 5. Taking mental charge of one s life using reason 6. One who is master of their emotions 7. Someone who makes quick decisions based on fact and does not dig below the surface; ambition and quick action to accomplish goals 8. Marriage (with the Empress) 9. Structure, order, linear thinking or processes March 21 to April 20 Timing for this card is March 21 to April 20 and the answer to any question is Yes. 65

66 The Hierophant This card is the revealer of all things sacred, the human connection between God and mankind. A person of conformity. This card signals security in business, a major corporation, strict obedience to the law, the church or institutions of long standing. 1. A big decision 2. A legal matter (with Justice and/or the Ace of Swords) 3. A need to conform and be socially acceptable driving decisions 4. Moral, codified or societal law - outside authority 5. If a person they are good but can be stubborn and not open to change 6. Look to surrounding cards to see if the conformity is suggested or cautioned Timing for this card is April 21 to May 20 and the answer to any question is Yes 66

67 The Lovers This card indicates an important choice between vice and virtue, heart and head or tradition and the unexplored. It can represent the beginning of a love affair or can refer to two people with excellent communication between them. 1. True love between a man and a woman (with Ace of Cups, 2 of Cups, or 4 of Wands) 2. A time to share, be honest and gentle with each other - get close 3. A karmic relationship (with the 2 of Cups) 4. Resist temptation - make the right choice (with the Moon, 3 of Swords, Knight of Cups and/ or 7 of Cups) 5. Good communication with a partner (in a reading with a lot of wands) 6. A choice between work and love Timing for this card is May 21 to June 20 and the answer to any question is Yes 67