Witchy Tarot

This document is a quick summary and reference guide for both traditional and non-traditional
Tarot cards. This reference is not intended to be all inclusive, but is intended to provide a
general guide for the beginning Tarot Card reader. This summary was compiled from several
books, papers, documents and online resources.

The descriptions and images contained in this document make reference to the traditional Tarot
Major and Minor Arcana along with the cards contained in a non-traditional tarot deck that uses
“Witches” as the main theme.

The “Witch” Theme and images were taken from the “Witchy Tarot”, by La Scarabeo.

Compiled by: Garry C. VanPool

December 16, 2009

The names for the Traditional Suits and the Court Cards have been changed in
the “Witchy Tarot”, see references below:

Tarot Suits Chart:

Witch Suit Traditional Element Action Frame Color
Flames Wands Fire Offensive Red
Broomsticks Swords Air Offensive Blue
Boulders Coins Earth Defensive Ochre
Cups Cups Water Defensive Green

Court Cards:
Celebration Knave
Moon Knight
Goddess Queen
Trial King
The Major Arcana
0 – The Fool I - The Witch II – The Priestess III – The Empress
(Chaos) (Free Will) (Unconscious) (Intellect)

(The Billy Goat) (Athame the Dagger) (Cauldron) (Book of Shadows)

o Chaos o Determination o Inner Intuition o Creative Mind
o Unknown o Freshness o Patience o Successful Plan
o New Path o Initiative o Friends o Beauty & Charm
o Lost o Struggle o Useful Advice o Communicative
o Rebellion o Power & Skill o Spiritual Powers
o Rash action o Control Experience o New Friend
o Fresh Start o Smooth Talker o Seduction

IV - The Emperor V – The Hierophant VI - The Lovers VII - The Chariot

(Solidity) (Master) (Revelation) (Liberation)

(Hat) (Walnut Tree) (Garter) (Broomstick)

o Authority & Power o Helpful advice o Sexuality o Travel
o Business Man o Well placed sign o Divine Union o Movement
o Success o Protection o A painful choice o Victory
o Be Cautious o Teaching o Physical attraction o Clever escape
o Self-Confidence o Devotion o Elegance o Brilliant idea
o Stability o Mentor o Artistic sense
 VIII – Justice IX - The Hermit X - The Wheel XI – Strength
(Self Control) (Quest) (Eternity) (Rigor)

(Owl) (Yew Tree) (Elderberry) (Mandrake)

o Truth & Justice o Meditation o Cycle or routine o Strength & Pride
o Concerns with the o Solitude o Evolution o Strong Will
Law o Need to be Alone o Progression o Self Control
o Wisdom o Sluggishness o Necessary change o Emotional Wound
o Useful reflection o Cold Blood o Transformation o Bullying
o Criticism & o Prudence o Amusement o Struggle
Judgment o Patience o Life & Fate o Power of Nature

XII - Hanged One XIII – Death XIV - Temperance XV - The Devil

(New Vision) (Resolve) (Balance) (Dark side)

(Bat) (Digitalis) (Ointment) (Leonardo the Devil)

o Sacrifice o Transformation o Restraint o Temptation
o Mental Disturbance o End of something o Balance & Health o Addictions
Control o New Beginning o Readjustment o Risks
o Temptation o Discomfort o Just criticism o Dark Passions
o Punishment o Unexpected loss o Profound o Fatal Attraction
o Natural therapy friendship o Deceit
o Possible traitor o Commitment
 XVI – The Tower XVII – The Stars XVIII – The Moon XIX – The Sun
(Warning) (Protection) (Shadow) (Light)

(Monkshood) (Cat) (Toad) (Donkey)

o Fall from power o Good luck o Deceit o Clear ideas
o Excessive ambition o Beauty o Imagination o Power
o Danger Ahead o Ambition o Gossip o Success
o Magic o Serenity o The Past o Truth
o Intoxication o Romantic Love o Regrets o Happiness
o Failure- Great loss o Creativity o Hard Feelings o Friendship
o Higher State o Clarity

XX – Judgment XXI – The Universe

(Rebirth) (Good Fortune)

(Crow) (Mushroom)
o A Surprise o Accomplishment
o Renewal o Completeness
o Awakening o Amusement
o News o Cheerfulness
o Love at first sight o Solid Relationship
o Final judgment o Wealth
o Travel o Peace
Cauldrons (Chalices or Cups)
Cauldrons make reference to the emotional and spiritual aspects of life and indicate love in all
possible forms. Cauldrons represent desires, hopes, joys and displeasures and all the emotional
aspects of a person.

1 – Cauldrons 2 – Cauldrons 3 – Cauldrons 4 - Cauldrons

The Witch’s Kiss A Witch’s Blessing A Witch’s Cuddles At Lunch at the

Witch’s Home
o Romantic Love o Crossroads o Tenderness
o Beginning of a o Ties to Places o Availability o In Agreement
Joyful Event o Happy Union o Group Support o Peace in the Home
o Beginning of Love o Sexual Encounter o Happy Conclusion o Conservative
o Party or Gathering o Deep Connection o Unknown Talent Position

5 – Cauldrons 6 – Cauldrons 7 – Cauldrons 8 - Cauldrons

A Witch’s Dressing The Searching Witch A Witch’s Pledge of The Witch’s Initiation
Table Love
o Indecision o Renewal
o Satisfied Desires o Weakness o Wedding o Variety of Choices
o Reconciliation o Obstacles o Love o Ending of an affair
o Loss of Loved One o Past & Present o Temptations & the Beginning of
o Something Modern o Child & Parent o Intense Passion another
 9 – Cauldrons 10 – Cauldrons Celebration (Knave) – Moon (Knight) -
Cauldrons Cauldrons

The Witch on The Witch’s Home Celebration of Imbolic Full Moon

Horseback
o Excessive o Happiness o A Scholar o A New Arrival
Confidence o Peace & Happiness o An Admirer o Cheerfulness
o A Setback o Unclouded Love o Person of Passion o Romantic
o New Perspective o Perfect Harmony o Interest in Art o Welcome Friend

Goddess (Queen) - Trial (King) -

Cauldrons Cauldrons

The Roman Goddess: Sabbath with Dancing

Bona Dea
o Triumph of
o Faithful Lover Passions
o Sincere Woman o Wild Behavior
o Happy Union o Ability in Influence
Boulders (Pentacles or Coins)
Boulders represent wealth, profits, contracts and materialism in general. Boulders indicate the
ties between people and things; places, objects. Boulders represent events in daily living.

1 – Boulders 2 – Boulders 3 – Boulders 4 - Boulders

The Reading Witch Dispute Between A Witch’s Order The Trapped Witch
Witches
o Present o Help from o Important but
o Promise o Stagnant Situation Influential People difficult task
o Success & Gain o Obstacles o Creative Work o Imprisonment
o Initial Rewards o Uncertainty o New Foundations o Greed
o Many Resources o Poor Finances o Observations o Watch Spending

5 – Boulders 6 – Boulders 7 – Boulders 8 - Boulders

The Seduced Witch A Witch’s Tumble A Witch’s Snack SMS Message

Between Witches
o Kiss at Midnight o Fall o Worry & Distrust o Brilliant Career
o Audacity o Worries o Impatience o Study of New
o Victory o Self Sacrifice o Transformation Disciplines
o Rival o Give to Charity o Be Cautious o Repetitive Work
 9 – Boulders 10 – Boulders Celebration (Knave) – Moon (Knight) -
Boulders Boulders

Witches in Concert A Witch on a River Celebration of Waning Moon

Lammas
o Accomplishment o Adventure o Young Man who o Career Woman or
o Conquest o Desire for New has good looks Business Man
o Creativity Space and material o Is a good
o Natural Prosperity o Prosperous Time possessions but is implementer and
shallow and self- planner
absorbed o
o Uncertain
Promotion

Goddess (Queen) - Trial (King) -

Boulders Boulders

The Greek Goddess The Brand of Fire

Ecate
o Teacher o Merchant
o Mother Figure o Teacher
o Security o Man of Finance
o Authority o Old Money
o Materialistic o Risky Investment
Flames (Wands)
Flames represent the Work Place and the Family setting of the Querient. Flames represent
actions, vitality, energy and travel. Flames represent Career and Business Ventures.

1 – Flames 2 – Flames 3 – Flames 4 - Flames

The Witch’s Circle Duel Between The Illuminated Witch The Witch at Rest
Witches
o Creative Beginning o Conflicts at Work o Courageous Feat o Withdrawal from
o Business Venture or Home o Encounters an Activity
o Asserting oneself o Separation o Brief Trip o Completion of a
o New Career o Rivalry o Support from Task
o New Birth o Regret successful person o Maturing

5 – Flames 6 – Flames 7 – Flames 8 - Flames

Seduction by a Witch The Witch and the The Jinxed Barter The Frog and the
Butler Prince
o Devotion o Help is Coming o Negotiation o Transformation
o Ambition o A Critical Period o Interview o Rebirth
o Successful Love o Delay of Projects o Exchange o Success
o Wealth o Helpful Friends o Realized Desires o Amusement
o Power to influence provide leadership o Dreams o Inner Peace
 9 – Flames 10 – Flames Celebration (Knave) – Moon (Knight) -
Flames Flames

The Studying Witch Witch’s Christmas Celebration of Beltane Waxing Moon

o Self Reflection o Success & Love o A Suitor o Active People

o Soul Search o Harvest o A Foreigner o Sincere Friends
o Contact with o Good Luck o Good News o Be Cautious
Foreigners o Carry out Project o Young but talented o Travel or New Idea
o Passed Exams o Old Memories person

Goddess (Queen) - Trial (King) - Flames

Flames

The German Goddess Flight with Whip and

Holda Broomstick

o Person who is o Someone who is

inspired and can powerful and
inspire others expressive
o Trustworthy o Person who sets
Friend the tone
o Well liked and o Confronting the
Honorable Elements
o Strength of Spirit
Broomsticks (Swords)
Broomsticks represent intellect, language, communication and ideas. Broomsticks also refer to
conflicts, difficulties and challenges. Broomsticks also represent a desire for freedom and
independence.

1 – Broomsticks 2 – Broomsticks 3 – Broomsticks 4 - Broomsticks

The Witch and Her Dancing Witches Goodbye Between A Witch’s Tears
Lunch Witches
o Clear Positive o Debate or o Departure o Meditation
Thought Argument o Delay o Retreat & Rest
o Self Assertive o Intimacy & o Quarrel o Solitude
o Self Confidence Attraction o Personality o Emotional Pain
o Dynamism o No Commitment Conflict o Ineffective Help

5 – Broomsticks 6 – Broomsticks 7 – Broomsticks 8 - Broomsticks

A Young Witch in The Traveling Witch Braiding Witches Witches at Work

Trouble
o Destruction o New Events o Hopes & Help o Useless Effort
o Something being o A Change o Adversities to o Bad News
Fixed o Release Overcome o Adverse Fate
o Failure o Travel o A Thief and o Period of Sacrifice.
o Humiliation o Going with the Intruder o Something Captive
o Vague Future Flow
 9 – Broomsticks 10 – Broomsticks Celebration (Knave) – Moon (Knight) -
Broomsticks Broomsticks

The Punished Witch The Robbed Witch Celebration of New Moon

Samhain
o Humiliation o Regret o An Assistant o Active, Energetic
o Imposition o Disappointment o Observation Person
o Delay o Solitude o Transformation o Handsome,
o Canceled Trip o Theft & Envy o New Development intellectual and
o Solitude o Opportunity to be o Surprise moody
o Emotional Seized o Resistance
Breakdown o Expertise

Goddess (Queen) - Trial (King) -

Broomsticks Broomsticks

The Celtic Goddess Initiation & Kiss

Morrigan
o Mature Woman o Politician
o Rival in Love o Overbearing
o Strict & Arrogant o Cold Person
o Educated & o Well Read
Articulate o Communicator