0. The
Fool
is the happy wanderer who sees the world through the eyes of a child. Most tarot experts agree that
the Fool represents each of us—naive travelers through life, off on a grand adventure, out to learn
whatever experience the tarot can teach us.
This is the Divine Child Archetype...
1. The
Magician
is the skilled and cunning master of all he surveys. He represents an
individual in control of life’s tools and techniques, like those on the table
in front of him. Typically, they include a cup, sword, pentacle, and wand—the four symbols of
the Minor Arcana. This is the Jungian archetype of the Trickster...
2. The High
Priestess
is the enigmatic keeper of spiritual secrets. Secretive and guarded, she knows
the secrets life holds—but she shares them only with the wise. This is the
Jungian Archetype of the Wise Woman...
3. The Empress is the archetypal
mother who nurtures and protects all of her creation, including humankind. This is the Jungian Anima archetype.
4. The Emperor is the authoritative
protector and provider who rules the known world. A father figure, he brings
order out of chaos so that civilization can prosper. This is the Jungian Animus archetype...
5. The Hierophant is a symbol of
traditional authority and influence. He’s the head of a hierarchy, determined
to maintain his religious and cultural traditions. This represents the Jungian archetype of the
Persona... The social Mask that we all present to the world.
6. The Lovers embody the twin
principles of opposition and attraction. While an appearance by this couple
could encourage any hopeless romantic, the card also signifies a choice that
needs to be made between two equally strong desires. Need to commit heartfelt loyalty to one path,
one person or one task
7. The Chariot is a vehicle for
forward motion and change. The young charioteer is in command of his physical
and emotional drives, even when they seem to oppose each other. For Jungians this represents our internal
struggle between the ego and the shadow...
8. Strength is the lovely lady
with the heart of a lion. She gently holds the jaws of a powerful wild cat,
patiently controlling a force that could otherwise eat her alive. This is the Jungian archetype of the Hero or
Heroine – A mythological and supremely self-confident self...
9. The Hermit is a recluse, far
removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. He reflects on spiritual
concerns, and carries the light of wisdom as a beacon for others to follow.
Time to reflect... The Jungian archetype of the Wise Old Man...
10. The Wheel of
Fortune
is the spinning wheel of destiny and fate. Because nothing is certain but
change itself, the Wheel of Fortune reminds us all that what goes up must also
come down. We need to be aware of things
beyond our control: “God grant me the courage to change the things I can, the
serenity to accept the things I can’t and the wisdom to know the difference...”
11. Justice is both the giver
and enforcer of laws. As the ultimate arbiter, she holds a two-edged sword—a
reminder that fairness cuts both ways.
Equates to Karma... We will be
rewarded for the good we do, and punished for the evil we do...
12. The Hanged Man sacrifices his
comfort and passions for a time, knowing that better things will occur as a
result. He is the visionary who sacrifices one life to be rewarded with
another. Looking for spiritual
enlightenment and psychic revelation... Beyond the material and mundane...
Willingness' to make a sacrifice
13. Death is the card of
transition. Like the Grim Reaper, who clears away all that cannot survive, the
card depicts the turning of a page, the completion of one chapter of life, and
the exciting start of a new story. New
things cannot be started without old ones coming to an end... One door closes
and another one opens...
14. Temperance is the archangel of
balance. With dexterity and grace, Temperance demonstrates that moderation can
serve as a bridge to wholeness. Learn
patience rather than rushing forward headlong
with your eyes closed...
15. The Devil is the dark and
shadowy side of our existence. With tongue firmly in cheek, he demonstrates how
a selfish devotion to material possessions and ill-conceived passions can tie
us down and keep us from true happiness. This is the archetypical Shadow self...
Our internal demons...
16. The Tower is a forceful
clearing of pent-up energy that strikes like lightning. It’s a bolt from the
blue, and it can shake any overbuilt structure to its foundation. Change can
come out of the blue and can be positive or negative. Sometimes even apparently
negative change cam bring positive results... “Until I lost the roof of my
house, I never realised how beautiful the night sky was...” Overcoming black
and white thinking
17. The Star is a shining light
in the darkness. Like the goddess of the night, she’s the blithe spirit who
offers hope, inspiration, and guidance. No matter how dark the road might seem,
hope, courage and inspiration will bring the promise of better days to come...
18. The Moon is the ever-changing
mirror of the sun, and a symbol of the unconscious mind. From its perch in the
night sky, the moon represents secrets and mysteries that may not be
understood—or even recognised. I warns
us to be aware that illusions and hidden forces can obscure what’s really
happening. It also represents our imaginative and creative side.
19. The Sun is a symbol of
consciousness and action. It’s the centre of the universe, and the source of
heat, illumination, and life on earth. In the light of the Sun, the Fool
has come out of the darkness and into a new awareness and strength. Revitalised
by the power of life’s journey, he is at his strongest and ready to shine...
20. Judgement reveals all, heralds
the dawn of a new world, and stands as a reminder of the power of
forgiveness. Resurrection, the rebirth
that comes with spiritual awareness. Arriving rat this step in his journey, the
Fool understands the possibilities of transformation that can come with change.
The Fool reaches for enlightenment.
21. The World depicts the
never-ending, spiral dance of life. It’s a card of completion, achievement and
success—as well as the chance to start another round. The Fool understands that life encompasses more than himself and
his own journey. He is ready to begin again on a new cycle of learning: He can
be reincarnated from the world of experience back to the innocence of the
Fool...
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