Tarot Tips

I decided to take a few days of no tarot card draws after getting the 10 of Moths. I did have a lot going on at one time, and I had to prioritize a few things, especially for the blog. Daily Card draws will start again tomorrow.

I’m going to end the week with some Tarot Tips that are useful if you are just starting out

The Suits

The four suits correspond to the four elements

Pentacles (Coins)

Element: Earth

Yin/Feminine/Negative Polarity

Meaning: Represents material objects and/or money - “I Possess”

Wands

Element: Fire

Yang/Masculine/Positive Polarity

Meaning: Represent action and/or initiative - “I Do” or “I Desire”

Swords

Element: Air

Yin/Feminine/Negative Polarity

Meaning: Represents thoughts and/or logic - “I think”

Cups

Element: Water

Yang/Masculine/Positive Polarity

Meaning: Represent emotion and/or Fantasy - “I Feel”

Court Card Meanings

The Court cards King, Queen, Knight and Page represent a person or influence to the querent

King - Represents a definite male/yang energy. An experienced, controlled approach to a situation. Kings are usually wise administrators.

Queen - Represents a feminine/yin energy. Normally represent an experienced feminine influence that is in control of their environment. Brings a loving (sometimes stern), supportive atmosphere.

Knight - Depicted as strong, youthful males. Active, aggressive energy. Can be helpful or cause conflict depending how it is used in a reading.

Page - Represent younger people with a playful, active energy, and can indicate transformation/change.

Pip / Number Card Meanings

Aces - Beginnings

Two’s - Opposition, Partnership, Balance

Three’s - Communication, Creation

Fours - Foundation, Stability

Fives - Instability/Change/Challenges

Sixes - Adaptation/Harmony

Sevens - Potential

Eights - Success, Change

Nines - Expression, Completion/Pinnacle

Tens - Next Level, Excess, Release

Card Trends

There are times during a reading you will see multiples of cards whether it’s the Major Arcana, a specific suit or multiple numbers. Below gives brief meanings to these trends.

Major Arcana - A lot of these cards represents major life changes that are beyond your control. The response is not to try and control the situation because you can’t, but to adjust to it.

Wands - A majority of wands means that things are very active and busy at this time (hmm, a lot of may daily draws right now have been wands)

Cups - A majority of Cups brings to light emotional issues, especially with love and family.

Pentacles - A majority of Pentacles represents work and money concerns

Swords - Majority of Swords can mean potential trouble. Be open to discussions and prepared for arguments

Number Multiples

Two Aces - Partnership

Three Aces - Good News

Four Aces - Triumph

Two 2’s - Partings

Three 2’s - Reassessment

Four 2’s - Groups

Two 3’s - Choices

Three 3’s - Instability

Four 3’s - Hope

Two 4’s - Shaky Foundation / Instability

Three 4’s - Hard Work Required

Four 4’s - Secure Foundation / Stability

Two 5’s - Personal Challenges

Three 5’s - Cycles

Four 5’s - Discord

Two 6’s - Contradictions

Three 6’s - Achievements

Four 6’s - Harmony

Two 7’s - Light hearted fun

Three 7’s - Good Luck

Four 7’s - Conspiracy

Two 8’s - Indiscretion

Three 8’s - Relationship News

Four 8’s - Overwhelming Stress

Two 9’s - Minor Gains

Three 9’s - Good Health

Four 9’s - Granted Wishes

Two 10’s - Improving Conditions

Three 10’s - Unexpected Changes

Four 10’s - Certain Success