Category: Minor Arcana
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The Three of Disks
Disks represent earthen manifestation in its many forms, and few cards in the deck do so with such vigor. The Three of Disks is the card of the inspired craftsperson. Whether it is a sculpture, a novel, or a business deal, the energetic fire of Mars is applied to the ambitious leaps of our earthy,…
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The Eight of Wands
Card Meaning: Swiftness, dexterity, and force of mind yielding immediate action. A brilliant flash of “eureka!” followed by a flurry of movement. However, with extreme speed comes instability. Proper aim is needed to achieve success, else the project might “hit a wall” and be destroyed by its own inertia. Qabalistic/Astrological Significance: The influence of Hod…
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Three of Wands
Card Meaning: Virtue, integrity, success, and gloating to a certain extent. A joyous aftermath. The appreciation of one’s own prowess, generosity, and/or nobility after a struggle is successfully overcome. A good deed done with a touch of vanity and flair thrown into the mix. Qabalistic/Astrological Significance: The influence of Binah and the Sun upon the…
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The Nine of Cups
Card Meaning: Fun, happiness, warmth and beneficence. A joyous occasion. A feast or celebration, perhaps combined with a charming level of ostentation or vanity. Sometimes denotes the positive influence of a jovial friend, fond of wine, song, and earthly enjoyments. Temporary emotional harmony. Qabalistic/Astrological significance: Influence of Jupiter & Yesod upon the second decan of…
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Two of Wands
Card Meaning: Dominion, strength, boundless energy, boldness, ferocity. Previously difficult obstacles suddenly reveal themselves to be little more than minor annoyances. Acting with confidence, ease, and power. Qabalistic/Astrological Significance: The influence of Chokmah and Mars upon the first decan of Aries. Wisdom applied to the seeds of prowess and inspiration, which burst open with potential…
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The Ten of Swords
The gruesome imagery found in the Ten of Swords denotes its inherently negative characteristics. It represents the “perfect storm” of unhappy occurrences coupled with an inability to properly react to the inertia of the universe. Plans fall through, ideas are ridiculed, and projects disintegrate before one’s eyes. To struggle further is to strangle oneself. An…
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The Five of Swords
This card has been named “Defeat” by various authors on tarot, and though the title is not inappropriate, per se, the card more effectively implies submission and withdrawal from an overwhelming and possibly dangerous situation. A peace-loving mediator attempts to counsel two people enraged beyond reason. No matter how logically sound, their gentle words of…
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The Queen of Cups
Have you ever had a conversation with someone who was such an attentive listener, that it seemed as if your opinions immediately became their opinions, and that your troubles became their troubles? The Queen of Cups represents just such an individual, the spiritual, reflective essence of water made flesh. The perfect social chameleon, this person…