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Key Word Tarot Card Grid |
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| Card | Goddess | Robin Wood | Celtic Dragon | Saoirse & Rebecca | Learning the Tarot | Tarot of the Cloisters | My Deck |
| 0 - The Fool | Beginnings - New ventures, innocence, trust | Pay attention | Unexpected change of directions | Innocence | Beginning, Spontaneity, Faith, Apparent Folly | A choice being offered to the seeker. The ability to communicate. | begin |
| 1 - The Magician | Magic - Self-empowerment, mastery | Creativity | Self-control; learning magick | Skill | Action, Conscious Awareness, Concentration, Power | Immortality. The power to create. | create |
| 2 - The High Priestess | Wisdom - Spirituality, education, enlightenment | Wisdom and Compassion | Unknown future | Wisdom | NonAction, Unconscious Awareness, Potential, Mystery | A deep secret. Spiritual enlightenment. | wisdom |
| 3 - The Empress | Fertility - Fecundity, abundance, growth | Mother | Unexpected blessings; Goddess influence | Motherhood | Motherhood, Abundance, Senses, Nature | Contentment in life matters, marriage and birth. | fertility |
| 4 - The Emperor | Power - Leadership, wisdom, authority | Father | Power; God influence | Fatherhood | Fatherhood, Structure, Authority, Regulation | Guidance, reason, laws and punishments. | power |
| 5 - The Hierophant | Tradition - Structure, conformity, ritual | Conformity | Facing karmic issues | Convention | Education, Belief Systems, Conformity, Group Identification | To seek social approval. Blending in with society. | structure |
| 6 - The Lovers | Love - Harmony, passion, sexuality | Love and Companionship | An emotional decision | Commitment | Relationship, Sexuality, Personal Beliefs, Values | Symbolizes true love. Caught between two attractions. | love |
| 7 - The Chariot | Movement - Timing, transition, change | Balance and Harmony | Maintaining balanced control | Triumph | Victory, Will, Self-Assertion, Hard Control | Success and victory. A journey towards perfection. | balance |
| 8 - Strength | Justice - Wisdom, fairness, detachment | Strength of Spirit | Courage; inner strength | Conviction | Strength, Patience, Compassion, Soft Control | Balancing both sides of human nature. Believing love conquers all. | strength |
| 9 - The Hermit | Contemplation - Meditation, withdrawal, introspection | Meditation and Contemplation | Solitude | Quest | Introspection, Searching, Guidance, Solitude | Wisdom offered to the seeker. Accepting help. | meditation |
| 10 - Wheel of Fortune | Fortune - Prosperity, expansion, chance | Roller Coaster Ride | Change of fortune | Destiny | Destiny, Turning Point, Movement, Personal Vision | The ups and downs of fate. Change and development. | cycles |
| 11 - Justice | Strength - Courage, inner strength, leadership | Fairness | Legal matters | Justice | Justice, Responsibility, Decision, Cause and Effect | Maintaining an overall balance in matters. | justice |
| 12 - The Hanged Man | Sacrifice - Compassion, surrender, patience | New Point of View | Suspended activity | Acceptance | Letting Go, Reversal, Suspension, Sacrifice | Looking toward a higher wisdom. A sign of truth. | perspective |
| 13 - Death | Transformation - Endings and beginnings, change | And Now, For Something Completely Different | Transformation | Transition | Ending, Transition, Elimination, Inexorable Forces | Predicts a total change, but not without experiencing a loss | transformation |
| 14 - Temperance | Balance - Harmony, self-control, balance | Moderation | New perspectives | Moderation | Temperance, Balance, Health, Combination | A waiting period. The ability to adapt. | temperance |
| 15 - The Devil | Temptation - Inner turmoil, illusion, obsession | Greed | Oppressive situations | Addiction | Bondage, Materialism, Ignorance, Hopelessness | A negative force denying possibilities. Greed. A disregard for the spirit. | temptation |
| 16 - The Tower | Oppression - Confusion, difficulties, release | Now to Lose the False Premise | Discord; catastrophe | Revealation | Sudden Change, Release, Downfall, Revelation | An unforeseen disaster. Bringing enlightenment in its wake. The chance to start over. | catastrophe |
| 17 - The Star | Inspiration, hope, dreams | Starlight Vision | Spiritual experiences | Hope | Hope, Inspiration, Generosity, Serenity | The star of hope. To be given another chance. | hope |
| 18 - The Moon | Femininity, intuition, emotion | Wildness | Dreams; intuition | Deception | Fear, Illusion, Imagination, Bewilderment | Dreams. Change and growth. Deception. | mystery |
| 19 - The Sun | Creativity, success, fertility | Joy | Positive events | Liberation | Enlightenment, Greatness, Vitality, Assurance | Creativity. The attainment of a goal. | joy |
| 20 - Judgement | Sovereignty, confidence, decisions | Rebirth | Renewal; karmic issues | Rebirth | Judgment, Rebirth, Inner Calling, Absolution | To have many points of view. A life well lived. A feeling of completion. | rebirth |
| 21 - The World | Interconnection, expansion, travel | Wholeness and Mastery | Achieving success and goals | Possibilities | Integration, Accomplishment, Involvement, Fulfillment | Coming full cycle. Receiving all deserved. | complete |
| Ace of Swords | Wisdom, understanding, intelligence | Knowledge Victorious | Decisions; activity | Intellect | Mental Force, Truth, Justice, Fortitude | The start of a struggle. | idea |
| Two of Swords | Peace, truce, impasse | Balance | Tension; indecision | Impasse | Blocked Emotions, Avoidance, Stalemate | A decision to be made. | choice |
| Three of Swords | Heartbreak, grief, oversensitivity | Tears and Woe | Emotional upheavals | Heartbreak | Heartbreak, Loneliness, Betrayal | Emotional anguish. Preparation for a disappointment. | heartbreak |
| Four of Swords | Healing, introspection, meditation | Restful Private Place | Rest; a pause | Contemplation | Rest, Contemplation, Quiet Preparation | A break from pain and strife. | rest |
| Five of Swords | Discomfort, struggle | Nyaa-nya-nya-nyaa-nya | Slander; arguments; failure | Embarrassment | Self-Interest, Discord, Open Dishonor | Obtaining power of others unfairly. | trickster |
| Six of Swords | Transition, travel, movement | Rite of Passage | Journeys; difficult choices | Retreat | The Blues, Recovery, Travel | A temporary subconscious journey away from pain and a decision that must be made for peace of mind. | journey |
| Seven of Swords | Defense, caution, vulnerability | Thief | Bad feelings; snooping | Cunning | Running Away, Lone-Wolf Style, Hidden Dishonor | On the brink of a nervous breakdown. Taking what is not rightfully yours. | stealth |
| Eight of Swords | Depression, entrapment, self-victimization | I Just Can't | Restriction; fear | Oppression | Restriction, Confusion, Powerlessness | Caught through indecision. | trapped |
| Nine of Swords | Anxiety, unresolved issues, insomnia | Night Terrors | Great sadness; loss | Guilt | Worry, Guilt, Anguish | Mental anguish over matters of great concern. | fear |
| Ten of Swords | Understanding, endings, wisdom | No, It Really IS That Bad | Disruption; dark times | Defeat | Bottoming Out, Victim Mentality, Martyrdom | A painful conclusion to a matter. | the end |
| Page of Swords | Decisiveness, clarity, defense | Running with Scissors | Impulsiveness; troubles | Use Your Mind, Truthful, Just, Fortitude | Use Your Mind, Be Truthful, Be Just, Have Fortitude | Receiving a verbal message. Someone being watched from a distance. | messenger |
| Knight of Swords | Messages, influence, articulation | To Boldly Go | Misfortune; persecution | Direct, Authoritative, Incisive Knowledgeable | Direct, Authoritative, Incisive, Knowledgeable, Logical, Blunt, Overbearing, Cutting, Opinionated, Unfeeling | To be mentally obsessed with a matter. Refusing to listen to others. | authority |
| Queen of Swords | Brilliance, honesty, clarity | Cool and Confident | Learning lessons; manipulation | Honest, Forthright, Witty, Experienced | Honest, Astute, Forthright, Witty, Experienced | To stand up to an issue or people of concern to the seeker. | brilliance |
| King of Swords | Authority, responsibility, detachment | The Boss | Opposition; obey the laws | Intellectual, Just, Analytical | Intellectual, Analytical, Articulate, Just, Ethical | Emotionally cold. An aura of intimidation. | king |
| Ace of Wands | Inspiration, growth, action | Creation and Power, New Life | New beginnings; new cycles | Creativity | Creative Force, Enthusiasm, Confidence, Courage | A new beginning involving career or a project. | inspire |
| Two of Wands | New ventures, partnership, ideas | Watch and Wait | Focus will and energy | Power | Personal Power, Boldness, Originality | Waiting for a response. | patience |
| Three of Wands | Successful enterprises, planning | Ships Coming In | Planning; partnership | Exploration | Exploration, Foresight, Leadership | Good news. Self expression. | plan |
| Four of Wands | Stability, creating a home | Romance and Tranquility | Happiness; rest; success | Celebration | Celebration, Freedom, Excitement | An easy mind. Happiness at home. | stability |
| Five of Wands | Conflict, competition, dissension | Unfulfilled Struggle | Obstacles; opposition | Competition | Disagreement, Competition, Hassles | A struggle in the seekers field of activity. | conflict |
| Six of Wands | Victory, acknowledgement, honor | Triumph | Success after hard work | Acclaim | Triumph, Acclaim, Pride | Accomplishment and success in all undertakings. | victory |
| Seven of Wands | Defense, combat, struggle | Take a Stand | Difficulties; competition | Challenge | Aggression, Defiance, Conviction | Standing up to competition and opposition. Defending. | defense |
| Eight of Wands | Sudden communications, movement | Sudden Advancement | Movement; urgency | Arrival | Quick Action, Conclusion, News | New thoughts and situations rushing at the seeker. | motion |
| Nine of Wands | Responsibility, separation, exhaustion | Wait For It | A Pause | Defensiveness | Defensiveness, Perseverance, Stamina | Standing up for what you believe. | pause |
| Ten of Wands | Cumulation, success, creativity | Overload | Struggle; loss | Burdens | Overextending, Burdens, Struggle | Burdened with responsibility. | burden |
| Page of Wands | Passion, integrity, action | Hearken! | Important news; foreign places | Creative, Enthusiastic, Courageous, Confident | Be Creative, Be Enthusiastic, Be Courageous, Be Confident | What the seeker can attain through the reading. | herald |
| Knight of Wands | New ideas, communications | Where Angels Fear to Tread | Sudden changes | Charming, Confident, Daring, Adventurous | Charming, Self-Confident, Daring, Adventurous, Passionate, Superficial, Cocky, Foolhardy, Restless, Hot-Tempered | Thoughts of sudden departure from difficulties. | courage |
| Queen of Wands | Power, cleverness, beauty | Welcome | Reaping rewards; social events | Attractive, Wholehearted, Energetic, Cheerful | Attractive, Wholehearted, Energetic, Cheerful, Self-Assured | To receive criticism, good or bad. | cheerful |
| King of Wands | Enthusiasm, mastery, support | I Am | Ambition; leadership | Creative, Inspiring, Charismatic, Bold | Creative, Inspiring, Forceful, Charismatic, Bold | Guidance from someone/something good and positive. | ambition |
| Ace of Cups | The Divine Feminine, love, creativity | Bounty | Joy; fertile period | Spirituality | Emotional Force, Intuition, Intimacy, Love | The beginning of a romance. | endear |
| Two of Cups | Harmony, partnership, love | Balance and Friendship | Love; friendship; commitment | Love | Connection, Truce, Attraction | A genuine union between two people. | couple |
| Three of Cups | Celebration, joy, harmony | Good Luck | Prosperity; success | Exuberance | Exuberance, Friendship, Community | A celebration of joy and love. | celebration |
| Four of Cups | Dissatisfaction, overindulgence, boredom | Introspection and Discontent | Old memories; dissatisfaction | Apathy | Self-Absorption, Apathy, Going Within | An unexpected offering or gift. | introspection |
| Five of Cups | Disappointment, sadness, pessimism | Despair | Negative events | Grief | Loss, Bereavement, Regret | An emotional letdown. Sorrow. Refusal to see hope. | loss |
| Six of Cups | Memories, nostalgia, children | Home and Childhood | Reunions; unexpected gifts | Innocence | Good Will, Innocence, Childhood | A renewal of friendship. Possibility of a marriage. | memories |
| Seven of Cups | Choices, indecisiveness, fantasy | Dreams | Daydreams; responsibility | Dreams | Wishful Thinking, Options, Dissipation | Self indulgence in dreams. Things that may or may not exist. | dreams |
| Eight of Cups | Leavetakings, disillusionment | Enough of This! | Lack of discipline | Withdrawal | Deeper Meaning, Moving On, Weariness | Turning your back on an emotional matter of the heart. | withdraw |
| Nine of Cups | The granting of wishes, sensuality | Party Hearty | Wishes granted | Suptuousness | Wish Fulfillment, Satisfaction, Sensual Pleasure | Fulfillment of a wish. | indulge |
| Ten of Cups | Joyful closure, abundance, happiness | Welcome Home | Goals reached; contentment | Bliss | Joy, Peace, Family | A family based on true love principles. | success |
| Page of Cups | Inspiration, grace, pleasure | Developing Talent | Message of love | Emotional, Intuitive, Intimate, Loving | Be Emotional, Be Intuitive, Be Intimate, Be Loving | Realizing hidden talents. A tag-along. | grace |
| Knight of Cups | Gentleness, intuition, an invitation | The Lover Arrives | Unexpected pleasant times | Romantic, Imaginative, Sensitive, Refined | Romantic, Imaginative, Sensitive, Refined, Introspective, Over emotional, Fanciful, Temperamental, Over refined, Introverted | Someone making the seeker an emotional offer; there may be something slightly obscure about it. | invitiation |
| Queen of Cups | Soulfulness, emotion, inspiration | Loving Mother | Strong psychic feelings | Loving, Intuitive, Psychic, Spiritual, Tenderhearted | Loving, Tenderhearted, Intuitive, Psychic, Spiritual | To be dramatic. Open to new experiences. To be imaginative. | emotion |
| King of Cups | Practical artistry, mastery | Gentle Father | Emotional events | Wise, Calm, Diplomatic, Caring, Tolerant | Wise, Calm, Diplomatic, Caring, Tolerant | To manipulate through self-defense. | calm |
| Ace of Pentacles | Fertility, generosity, prosperity | Reward and Riches | Material success | Abundance | Material Force, Prosperity, Practicality, Trust | Starting on the path. Towards a financial goal - material attainment. | adundance |
| Two of Pentacles | Grace, expansion, juggling | The Juggler; Balance | Harmony through changes | Balance | Juggling, Flexibility, Fun | The ability to balance several financial/material situations. | juggle |
| Three of Pentacles | Building, material manifestation | Master Craftsman | Profitable skills; satisfaction | Craftsmanship | Teamwork, Planning, Competence | A financial/material reward. | craft |
| Four of Pentacles | Wealth, stability, security | Miser | Grasping at money | Possessiveness | Possessiveness, Control, Blocked Change | Stinginess. A miser. Selfishness. | greed |
| Five of Pentacles | Poverty, sterility, insecurity | Misery | Loss; unpleasant differences | Adversity | Hard Times, Ill Health, Rejection | Lack of finances. Loneliness. Poor health. Loss of inner spiritual light. | misery |
| Six of Pentacles | Generosity, helping others | Gratification | Just rewards | Generosity | Having/Not Having:, Resources, Knowledge, Power | Learning to give freely in order to receive. | generosity |
| Seven of Pentacles | Waiting, expectations, nurturing | Material Progress | Anxiety; progress stopped | Restlessness | Assessment, Reward, Direction Change | Waiting to receive financial reward for good work and effort. | nuture |
| Eight of Pentacles | Talent, compensation, honorable work | Learning | New skills; opportunities | Industriousness | Diligence, Knowledge, Detail | Good workmanship. Receiving a financial reward. | skill |
| Nine of Pentacles | Luxury, prosperity, pleasure | Solitary Wealth and Luxury | Comfortable aloneness | Refinement | Discipline, Self-Reliance, Refinement | What the seeker is capable of making happen, and responsible for. | luxury |
| Ten of Pentacles | Cumulation, prosperity, expansion | Prosperity | Property; business | Established | Affluence, Permanence, Convention | Wealth stabilized. Upholding family traditions. | prosperity |
| Page of Pentacles | Opportunities, hard work, development | Studious Scholarship | News of money | Practical, Prosperous, Trusting Have an Effect | Have an Effect, Be Practical, Be Prosperous, Be Trusting/Trustworthy | Receiving a written message. | opportunity |
| Knight of Pentacles | Business ideas, messages, education | Dependable Help | Gains and losses | Unwavering, Thorough, Realistic, Hardworking | Unwavering, Cautious, Thorough, Realistic, Hardworking, Stubborn, Unadventurous, Obsessive, Pessimistic, Grinding | To be practical minded concerning money or material matters. | efficency |
| Queen of Pentacles | Fertility, prosperity, beauty | Abundance and Practicality | Future plans | Nurturing, Bighearted, Resourceful, Trustworthy | Nurturing, Bighearted, Down-to-Earth, Resourceful, Trustworthy | To be happy and organized in the material world. | imagine |
| King of Pentacles | Steadfastness, wealth creation, riches | Riches and Comfort | Success in business and money | Reliable, Supporting, Steady, Adept | Enterprising, Adept, Reliable, Supporting, Steady | To organize life and responsibility. | steadfast |
| Sources: Goddess: The Goddess Tarot Kris Waldherr Copyright © 1999, US Games Systems, Inc. ISBN 1-57281-129-3 Robin Wood: The Robin Wood Tarot The Book Robin Wood Copyright © 1998 Robin Wood, A Livingtree Book ISBN 0-9652984-1-8 Celtic Dragon: The Celtic Dragon Tarot D.J. Conway & Lisa Hunt Copyright © 1999, Llewellyn Publications, ISBN 1-56718-182-1 Saoirse & Rebecca: Lady Rebecca http://members.tripod.com/~turcio/fix3 The Realm of Tarot Cards - Spreads, card meanings, Tarot spells and Saoirse's Grimoire Copyright © 1999 Linda Gail Walters All Rights Reserved http://members.cts.com/king/s/saoirse/TarotMinorArcana.html Learning the Tarot: http://www2.dgsys.com/~bunning/chminat.htm Copyright © 1995-1998 by Joan Bunning Tarot of the Cloisters Michelle Leavitt Copyright ©1993 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. ISBN 0-88079-665-0 |
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