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0TheFool
Therootsofone'sabilities,talentsandpotential.Decisiontostartfresh,opentonew
possibilitieswithin,notexploredyet.Suddenimpulsewhichcomes"outoftheblue".Likea
younganimaldrivenintolifebyinstinct,notyetconsciousorpossessedofunderstanding.
Theheroofourjourneyrepresentstheirrationalimpulsetowardchangeandtowardopening
life'shorizonintotheunknown.Theseirrationalimpulsescansometimesbedestructiveand
sometimescreativeandoftentheyarebothtogether.Willingnesstorisk,couragetostandby
oneself,independence,freedom,followingone'sownfeeling,idealismandinspiration.
Negative:foolishamidstexcitementandfear,blind.

1TheMagician
Atrickster,guideofsoulsintotheunderworld,earthlypassionsandspiritualclarityarepart
ofhisnature.TheMagicianisthatunconsciouspowerwhichappearsbymagicatthemost
criticalanddifficultmomentsinlifetoofferguidanceandwisdom.Pointstopotentialskills
andcreativeabilitieswhichhavenotyetmanifested,usingthefourelementsashistools.
Thatmeanshandlingofallpossibilitiesofcommunication,beingplayfulanddynamic,
workingwiththemind,theimagination,theheartandthebody.Confidence,virility,
sexuality,adaptabilitybetweenignoranceandknowledge.Negative:tricky,treacherous,
leadsusoftentodangerousandfrustratingplacestofollowtheinnerguidedoesnotalways
meanmakingthechoiceswhicharesecureandguaranteeresults.

2TheHighPriestess
Thequeenoftheunderworld,thatpartofuswhichknowsthesecretsoftheinnerworld,
glimpsesthroughdreams,fantasiesandintuition.Thisworldisfertileandfullof
undevelopedcreativepotentialdualitycreativeimpulsesanddestructiveimpulsesare
hiddeninthedarknessoftheunconscious.Thiswisewomanisconnectedwiththemoon
andhasaccesstointuitivepowers,healing,innerbalance,harmony,independence,
clairvoyance.Therearefeelingsthatexciteandfrighten,theinexperiencedfemininedrive
amystery.Butitbringscontactbetweenearthandsky,theideabehindform,energy
development,maturity,evolution.SheistheGoddessoffertility.Negative:platoniclove,
encounterofsomekindwiththehiddeninnerworld,confusion.

3TheEmpress
Amatriarchalgoddess,abeautifulearthywomanexperienceofbeingpartofnatureand
rootedinnaturallife,theappreciationofthesensesandthesimplepleasuresofdaily
existence.WithoutthisGreatMotherwithinus,wecanbringnothingtofruition,hereis
patienceandgentlenesstowaituntilthetimeisripeforaction.Shegovernstheorderlyrules
oftheseasonsandthelawsofthecosmic,shegivesbirthofnewlife,isinitiativeandhasan
eyefordetails.Sheisacaringandprotectingwifeandvirgin,acceptingtheresponsibilityof
ownfeelings,shehasstrengthwhichnourishesandsustains.Thereissweetness,passionate
loveandaplayfuleroticinvitationtodance.Negative:Stagnationofthespirit,apathy,
mourningmother,whichcrushallpossibilityofchange,fullofbitternessandresentment
becauseliferequireschangeandseparationandendingsmustoccur.

4TheEmperor
Fatherwhoembodiesourspiritualideals,ourethicalcodes,agodofinspirationandsudden
creativevision,arevelationofthetruth.Selfsufficiency,authorityandambitionwhich
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drivesustoachieveandthedisciplineandforesightnecessarytoaccomplishourgoals.The
fatherwithinusalsofostersselfrespect,becauseitisthispartofuswhichcantakea
standpointfromwhichtomeetlife'schallenges.Responsibilityaspower,hisstrengthcan
createandbuild.Pioneer,adventurer,urgeforaction,selfconfidenceandrecognition,
executivepower,success,optimism,fulfillmentofwishes.Negative:Rigidity,implacable
selfrighteousness,inflexibility,arrogance,tyrants,dogmaagainsthumanfeelings.

5TheHierophant
Apriestorateacher,a"makerofbridges"whorepresentsawoundedpartofourselvesand
thereforeheisopentotheworldspainandlonging.Sufferinginordinarylifemakeus
questionandopenthewaytoagreaterunderstandingofthehigherlawsoflife.Heis
seekingforanswersofaphilosophicalkindandalinkbetweenspiritualandmaterialvalues,
anadvisor,analyst,psychotherapist.Herewehaveresponsibility,faith,idealism,knowledge
andanindividualvisionofthespirit,whichguidesusasweleavechildhoodbehindand
ventureoutintolife'schallenges.Negative:Mistrust,knowledgeoutofbooksinsteadoutof
life,hypocritical,credulous.

6TheLovers
Meetingbetweenthecuttingpowerofmindtheswordandthecupoflove,whichisa
symbolofrelationship.Thisdilemmaisnotonlyabouttryingtodecidebetweentwomenor
twowoman.Italsoreflectsourvalues,becauseourchoicesmirrorbacktousthekindof
personwewishtobecome.Hereistheproblemoffreewillversusthecompulsionsofthe
instincts.Withoutpassingthroughthisinitiationbyfire,wecannotunderstandhowwe
createourownfuture.Itistheencounterwithfeelings,loveandbeauty,passionand
faithfulness,theharmony,unitingofdifferences.Itrepresentsthecreationoftheworldthe
marriageofduality,byloveawarenesshappensandinthissurrendernewdoorsopen.
Negative:drivenblindlybydesires,doubtful.

7TheChariot
Anewbeginningwithambition,will,aggressionandcompetitiveinstinct,withenthusiasm
andvitalitymovesbeyondboredomanddailyroutine.Thisvictoryisacombinationof
physical,intellectualandspiritualpowersandreflectsthepotentialforbothgoodandevil.
Onaninnerlevel,thechariotisanimageoftheaggressiveinstinctsguidedanddirectedby
thewillofconsciousness.Itmeanstofacetheangerandconflictwhichhehasinvokedwith
hisdesiretopossessabeautifulobject,thechoiceofhislove.Itisachangetogood,an
introspectionandthisconflictcannotbeavoided,butneedstobefacedwithstrengthand
containment.Negative:lustfordestruction,brutestrengthandlackofrefinement.

8Strength
Associatedwiththelionwehaveanimageofcourage,strengthandselfdisciplineoftotally
egocentricbeginningsofauniqueindividuality.It'sthe"mefirstdrive"whichwillhappily
destroyanyoneoranythinginitspath,solongasone'sowngratificationisassured.This
lessonofharnessingone'saggressionanddirectingittowardacreativeend.Willcourage
prideandlabor,goingforitforthelustoflife.Strengthappliedtojoyfulpurpose.Through
suchanexperiencewecomeincontactwiththebeastbutalsowiththehero,emergingfrom
thiscontestwithtrustinoneselfandintegritytowardsothers.Thelionwithinistheimageof
theinfantilesavageandroyalty,interpretedasvigor.Negative:Repressedinstinctwithout
anytransformation,leavingbehindastrongshellwithinasoulwithoutpassionandwithout
atrueidentity.
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9TheHermit
Timeformeditation,forlookinginwardbringinglightintodarkness,theunconscious,
watchingthedreams.Herewehaveloneliness,activeorpassiveisolationtoconnectthe
higherspiritualselfacommunicationbetweenspiritualheavenandmaterialearth.Awise
leader,findingone'sownlight,bringingthingstocompletion,timetoharvest,the
fruitfulness.Weonlycanreachthismaturitywithcautionandpatience,withreadinessto
reflectuponthe"darksideofthemoon".Thereisanopportunitytobuildsolidfoundations
ifoneiswillingtowait.Finallythereisadeeprespectforownlimitationsinthegreat
passageoftheroundsoftime.Negative:Estrangement,abandonment.

10WheelofFortune
Herecomesabigbreakthrough,theunexpectedluckanewselfrealization,thepersonal
destiny.Whirlingenergiesandtheeffectoftheincalculablefactorbringsthehazard,
somethingnew,wecallitfate.Itcanbeasuddenchangeoffortunethatoverturnsthe
establishedpatternoflife.Thisispartoftheunconsciouspersonalityandweonlybecome
awareofthemthroughtheiroutwardeffects,whichfeellikefate,yetwhichspringnotfrom
someexternalpowerbutfromwithinthedepthsofthesoul.Thewheelisconstantly
moving,butthecenterisunchangingessenceofsource.Negative:Beingoutofcontrol,
burdenoffate.

11Justice
Theweaponswhichhavetobeusedwithintelligence,foresightandplanning.Herewe
havethemindcapacitytointegratebothdarkandlightwithlogic,diplomacyand
cleverness.Thecapacitytomakechoicesbaseduponreflection,holdingtheinstinctsin
control.Thewillingnesstobattleforprinciplesratherthanpassions,notinfluencedby
personaldesire.Thenecessityofbuildingone'sowncharacter,whichhelpstodealwiththe
greatrangeoflife'sexperiences.Justiceisnotpossibleunlesswerespectfairnessandtruth
asimportantethicalprinciplesratherthananicebehaviorwhichweadoptbecausewewant
tobelikedbyothers.Honesty,balance,orderandorganizationarenecessaryfordecisions
andtherealpower,whichcomesfrominsight.Negative:cool,tooidealisticandtoo
destructivetothewarmthofpersonalrelationship.

12TheHangedMan
Thereversalofasituationbringspowerlessness,doubt,reunification,bringsstillnessand
reflection.Theheadtherationalmindnolongercontrolssothatanewandgreatersenseof
lifecanemerge.Oldpatternofbehaviorwilldieandwithwillingnessandafullacceptance
ofthesufferingthatmightberequiredimpliesanacceptanceofwaitingindarkness.This
situationopensourselvestolifeandlifecanhurtus,wefeelterriblevulnerable.Butthis
priceofgivingupourdefensesandmakingthejourneyintolonelinessseemstobe
necessaryforanyrealsenseofwhatsupportsusthetruefaithcanonlybegainedthrough
riskingourselvesinlife.Negative:Sufferinginordertomanipulateothers,stayingpassive
aboutasituationfromwhichonecouldextricateoneselfquiteeasily.

13Death
Imageofthepermanentandfinalendofacycleoflife.,wheresadnessisasnecessarytolife
asjoyandcelebration.Everyendisatransformation,arelease,arenewalandpurification,
anopportunityforanewlife,ifonecanletgooftheoldone.Whetherornotthisexperience
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ispainfuldependsupontheperson'scapacitytoacceptandrecognizethenecessityof
endings.Itisaninnerchange,theabilitytoregenerateandthekeytohiddenwisdom.Death
andrebirthforanunknownfuture.Negative:Depression,becausetherehasnotyetbeenan
acknowledgmentthataphaseoflifehasdiedatthesametimethatanewthinghasbeen
born.

14Temperance
Aquantumleap,abridgebetweenheavenandearthinvitingthepolaropposites,thecreative
forcesofmasculineandfeminine,consciousandunconscious,thesunandthemoon.,fire
andwater.Connectedwiththefunctionoffeeling,theactive,intelligentfacultyofchoice,a
constantlychangingbridgebetweentheseopposites,acarefulsensingoftheneedsofa
particularsituationwiththegoalofharmonyandrelationship,balanceandtoleranceatthe
end.Itisanintegrationofcreativepowerinvitingtheotherstoshare.Negative:Toomuch
harmonyoriented,wherenochangeisallowedtooccurandthemindsuffocatesfromsheer
boredom.

15TheDevil
Thecardofthedevilimpliesthenecessityofaconfrontationwithallthatisshadowy,
shamefulandbaseinthepersonalitylikesexuality,antagonism,obscureunrestrained
energy,obsession,superstition.Heisugly,amoralandcrude,hasdirtyandwickedfantasies
andisgoatish,hairyandinferior.Toreleasethecreativepoweronemustfreeoneselfby
gainingknowledgeandhonest,droppingthechainsofpanicandselfdisgust,facingtheown
darkness.Onemustlearntoconfrontwithhumility,thebasestandmostshamefulaspects,
otherwiseoneremainsforeverinthebondageofone'sownfear.Negative:Carelessof
result.

16TheTower
Thisisapowerfulinstinctualforceemergingfromtheunconscious,strongerthanthewill's
effortstorepressit,collapseofoldforms,innerandouterstructure,offalseoroutgrown
values,masks,costumesinaplaytoimpresstheaudience,structureswebuildintheoutside
worldtoembodyourincompleteselves.Thetowerrepresentsachievement,authorityand
protectionisnowinastateofbreakdownanddissolution.Letgooffearandthesurvival
instincttofacetheunknownimpliesthefall,ruin,punishmentandloss,imprisonmentand
danger.Butitalsomeansfreedomfromstagnationandrestrictionaspiritualhealingforce.
Thisbreakthroughwillresultinchangesoccurringinouterlife.Negative:Withoutlooking
inwarditcanbeastagnantstate.

17TheStar
Thestar,theguidingvisionofhopearisesoutoftheashesofthetowerwhichhasbeen
destroyed.Herecomestheharmoniousunitingofheavenandearth,thedivineprotection
andpowertotranscendthemundaneworld.,theinspiration,crystallization,selfconfidence,
theconjunctionwiththeuniversalintellect.Andtheinsightthatthereareendless
possibilitiesofexistenceweconnectwithourfeeling,instinct,imaginationandintuition.It
isasymbolofthatpartofuswhich,despitedisappointment,depressionandlosscanstill
clingtoasenseofmeaningandvalueandafuturemightgrowoutofunhappinessofthe
past,atimeofsincerity,trustandpeace.Negative:Blindhope.

18TheMoon
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Thereisafinaltrial,athresholdofthenewlevelofawarenessillusionexaminationofthe
subconscious.Themoonisseenfullonlywhenitisinexactoppositiontothesun.It
representsthefeminine,feelingsandtheunconscious.Itiselusiveandfluctuating.This
concealmentistheendofkarmaanditrepresentspassivity,aprogressionindeepening
understandingandexperienceoftheworldofdreamsandimages.Itisameetingwitha
transpersonalworld,whereindividualboundariesdissolveandthesenseofdirectionand
egoarelost.Arebirthinthewatersofagreaterwomb,dimlyawarethatthejourneyof
personaldevelopmentisonlyasmallfragmentofavast,unknowablelife.Negative:
Resistantactivityandmindenergy.

19TheSun
Herethesuncomeswithvitalenergy,health,generosity,clarity,selfconfidence,success
andmaterialwealth.Itisagainthemasculineenergywiththeplanforthefuture,tomove
forward,animageofthepowerofconsciousnesstodispelthedarknesswithoptimismand
renewedtrust.Acombinationofonewhoknowsandahealerwhounderstandsthepattern
oflife.Thiscreativeenergycanalsospeakthroughmusic,atranspersonalvoice.Thesun
bringssatisfaction,contentment,friendsandmarriage,innocenceofchildhood,happiness
andisfreedomandeternity.Itistheidealofperfectionthetriumph.Negative:Theburning
heatofthesuncandestroy,foronewhodoesnotrespectnature'slaw.

20Judgment
Timewhentherewardsofpasteffortsappear.Thisisaperiodofsummingup,ofa
realizationofwhatwehavebeendoingandwhereweourselveshavecreatedthefuture
whichnowawaitsus.Thisawakeningisaclearperceptionoftheextenttowhichwehave
beenabletobetruetoourselves.Andforallourselfbetrayalsweaskforforgivenessand
generosity,todropourguiltfeelingsandtofindourselfvalueagain.Throughinspection
andunderstandingwecanforgiveourselves,hereweareopenforselfcriticismand
mutation,heremistakesandcreativeeffortsofthepastaregatheredtogethertoformthe
futurethebeginningsofamoreresponsibleandcompletepersonality.Thejudgeisinside
us,notoutsideintheworld.Negative:Selfmadeprison.

21TheWorld
ThegreatcycleoftheMajorArcanaendswhereitbegins,theunbornpotentialofthe
personalityultimatelyleadstothebirthoffreedom,opentoallpossibilities,crazyenoughto
startagain.Butwiththejoyoflivingwehavethisdeeplongingtocomplete.Thissynthesis
bringstheobjective,thisbeingoutsideofoneself,noegocompletionofkarma.Costumes
areofnouseanymore,freefromchainsweareimmortalandcomplete,polaritieslikemale
andfemalemelt,integratewithintheindividualitywithit'spotentialofimagination,feeling,
mindandmatter.Wearehumanandthereforeimperfectandthedivineandrogenisbeyond
ourreachthereliesourtotalvictory,waitingforusallthetime.

AceofCups
Thereceptivityrepresentingfeelingsandemotions.Thefemininebeautywithitspurecharm
andharmonyhasanoverwhelmingheartandthedesiretoexpressdeepfeelingswiththe
urgetowardrelationship,bringingjoyandpassion.Itisagreatreleaseofemotionalraw
energyafteraperiodofcontrol.Itrepresentstheunconscious,the"darksideofthemoon".
Productivity,plenty,sentimentalties,deeploveforoneself.Negative:Jealous,lazy,
gullibility,vindictive,deceitfulandtreacherous.
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AceofWands
Theinitiatorofvisionandimaginationmovesfromthesafeandconventionalworldintothe
unknowntowardsanimaginedgoal.Itisabeginningofthegreatjourneyintotheworldof
visionandimagination.Elementoffire,potential,sexual,creativepower,forceofnature,
vitality,startofanactivity,fertility,enthusiasm,individuality,originality,enterprise,new
conceptstowardstrust,optimism.Negative:Bulldozer,rashandimpulsiveaction,
dissatisfaction.

AceofSwords
Creativesourceofthepowerofairandintelligence,conceptionofanidea.Cuttingpowerof
themindtowardsbothterriblesufferingandsublimenewresolutions.Unexploredpotential
movementandaggressiveaction.Awakeningofmentalpoweroftenmeanscollisionwith
oldbeliefsandpatterns.Mindovermatter.Initialeruptionofanewworldview.Thestartof
acompletelynewconcept.Conquest,outburst,fight,strugglebeforepeace.Negative:
Deliberatelie,averbaloutburstthatoneregrets,violence.

AceofPentacles
Powerofearth,usuallyassociatedwithbusiness,financeandmaterialmatterssignifying
growth.Aseed,thebeginningofaventure,success,innerandouterrichness,moneyfrom
anunexpectedsource,gifts.Purejoy,beginningofmatter,alsophysicalcontact.Chargeof
physicalenergyisavailableforthebirthofanewcreativevisioninthemanifestworld
creatingtoolsandbeautifulobjects.Contract,goodearning,perspectives,work."Money
makestheworldgoaround."Negative:Suddenimpulsetoextravagance.

TwoofWands
Thefireofimaginationladderofambitionsandaspirations.Creativepotentialgrowthin
anenterpriseorsexualrelationship.Meetingorgettogetherthatmayormaynotleadto
somethingmoreimportant.Creativewillinitsmostexaltedform.Theadventurerinus
movesbecausewecouldhavemorethanwehave,orbemorethanweare.Andoutof
restlessnessandunformedpoweroneidealeadstoanotherandoftenthefirstoneisnotthe
finalone.Outofthesavecavetowardsthenewaimusingpotentialswhichareour
birthrights.Couragetotakenewideasupinbothhandstoputfaithinthatinvisiblecreative
powerwhichhasgeneratedthevisionofthenewpath.Dominion,dynamic,pioneer.
Negative:Tendencytoexaggerate.

TwoofCups
Love,happyrelationship,harmonyandmelting,receptivity,sweetnessofyouth,vitalityand
feeling,flirtation,aholidayromancewithnocommitmentsallthisrepresentsadesirefor
opennessandhonesty.Itisaninitialmeetingbetweenactiveandpassive,manandwoman,
projectingitselfontosomethingorsomeoneoutside.Inthatotherweseeaglimpseofwhat
weourselvesareinprocessofbecoming.Chanceforhumanizingandtoseethepotentialfor
immortality,whichcanliftthehumanlovetoahigherandmorespirituallevel.Negative:A
regrettedonenightstand.

TwoofSwords
Anideacommunicatedtoanother,awaitingresponseorproposition.Anewcontactwith
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possibilities,withexcitement,interestanduncertaintyadesiredmovementstrengthgained
fromchange.Itcanalsobeaconflictofopposingprinciples,acreatedstandstill,astateof
tensionwhichdemandsachoiceofsomekind.Theunpleasantrealitymustbefaced,the
conformity,thefightinsuspense,themistrustneedsbalanceandinnerpeace.Negative:
Periodoffrustrationandimpasseinnegotiationsordiscussions.

TwoofPentacles
Gettingexcitedwiththepossibilityofamaterialproject.Someoneismakinganofferthat
couldlaterbearfruit.Exchange,developing,creatingtogether,buildingup,useofnatural,
present,availablepowertoinvesteffortinnewprojects.Willingnesstotryseveralthingsat
onceandtotakeriskstoutilizetalents.Itneedsflexibilityandchangeisthesupportof
stability.Itmeanswillingnesstoputmoneyandenergytoworkandshiftingresources,play
withmoney.Transformation,friction,progress,renewal.Negative:Greedformaterialgain,
weighinguponethingagainstanother,naivet,prematurereaction.

ThreeofWands
Goodfoundationhavebeenlaid,enthusiasmishigh,newplansmustbeputinaction,hard
workisahead.Optimismandsatisfactionoutofactualaccomplishment,theestablishment
ofprimevalenergyhasstrengthandvirtue.Herewehaveculturalmeetings,outgoingwith
innervisionsgettingtheappreciationhopedforinachievement.Thisfertileandflexible
growthfromsolidgroundworkisacauseforcelebration.Negative:Moral,conceit,not
willingtofinishapotentialideatorealizeittotally,unfinishedprojects.

ThreeofCups
Themaidenbecomesabrideandleavesbehindforeverhervirginityandherinnocence.Itis
acompletionoftheinitialattraction,feelingsareexpressed,acceptedandsharedandthenit
isaspiritualunionwithanother.Thehealingpoweroftrueunselfishlove.Newdimension
oflifeisunfolding,thefeelingofjoyandpromise,birthofachild.Thisisatransitioncard
heraldingfurtherdevelopments.Enjoyitwhileyoucan.Negative:Receivingenvy.

ThreeofSwords
Itistheconflictofthetwo,consequencesofhumanchoice,resentments,painfrom
separationorheartbreak.Thereisdiscord,struggle,doubtandsorrowandoutofmindchaos
itisheavy,darkandoneislonelyandthinksdangercomesfromoutside.Thisdestructive
stepfromthetwoleadstowardcreativeseparationandwiththereliefwhenpoisoncomes
outhealingispossible.Negative:"Knowitall",personalityattacksblindness,secrecy,
perversion.

ThreeofPentacles
Theseedsleadtopotentialfurthergrowthandthefirstsuccessontheroadofmaterial
ambitionsandexperienceduetoperseverance.Celebratetheoutcome,thenewopportunities
thatoccurasaresultofpresentachievements.Establishmentoftheideaoftheuniverse.
Workofaphysicalorconstructionalnaturebringsperfection.Butitneedshardworkand
quarreltostrengthenapositionandmakeitpermanentandriskbeforeonecancountoneself
materiallysecure.Alsoseeingone'sownlimitsandconsequences,seeyourcapacity,use
yourbusinessskills,workonyourcharactertohandlethefuture.Negative:Overindulgence,
conceit.
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FourofWands
Friendsofstrengthandcreativevisionanddeepfeelingandclevermindbroughtyouhere.It
isasolidbaseandbenefitsarealreadyevident.Itisatimeofrewardforeffortsmade.This
domesticfireisaconstantandactiveenergy.Onefindssecurityandconfidenceincreative
abilities,friendshipandstrongties.Sowehaveopenopportunityorclosedsecurity.Beauty
andharmonyistheidealandeveryonewantstohaveagoodtaste,butthisisnarrowminded
andleadstostubbornnessortolookforsomethingobjective.Negative:Exclusivity,
snobbery.

FourofCups
Thisisacardforcare,tenderness,forpleasureandemotionalwealth.Confidencetodeal
witheverydayemotionalsituationsandtheconventionalabilitytosensesympathetically
otherpeople'sfeelings.Butonecancallitalsocontroloffeelings,ablissfulstateof
ignoranceandsoabandonmentbringsnewdesires.Outofunheardpanicscreamsa
conventionalemotionalsecuritywithinalongtermrelationshipbecomesdiscontentedand
thereissadnessandsuspicion.Itcontentsashadowsidewhichforcesustoexploremore
deeplyanddemandmorehonestyinouremotionaldealingswithothers.Negative:
Becomingaccustomed,motionless,depression.

FourofSwords
Aquiettimeofwithdrawalandcontemplation,aperiodofintroversionandreflection,of
emotionalrecuperationaftertheoutbreakofconflictintheThree.Itmeansacceptsolitude
andrestfromsorrowsopeaceofmindandliberationcanhappen.Herewehave
conventionalthinking,beingconfidentthatone'straditionalapproachwillresolveall
demandingsituations.Dogma,law,truceandcompromiseforsocialharmony.Negative:
Isolation,prison,loneliness,rigidityandconformityofmind,inflexibleviewsandideas,
bigotry.FourofPentaclesAchievementoffinancialandmaterialsecurity.Beingestablished
andsuccessfulinone'scareerorambitions.Themanifestationofselfworththrough
materialvalues.Thischaracterhasintegrityandconfidence,claimshisownterritory,house
andpropertyandmaintainshiscomfortandpositioninlife.Thisearthlypowerstandsfor
authorityandvigilance,forwealth,investments,profit.Itisaflowofmaterialresourcesand
competitivechallengeinacreativeway.Negative:Stagnation,greed,anger,fearofletting
go,controlofthebody,blockofselfexpression.

FiveofWands
Thebattlewiththedragon,wherethecreativevisionhascollidedwithearthlyrealitythe
primitivepowerisnowrebellionforchange.Sometimesoneisbeingforcedintoanew
situationoritisachallengefromanunexpectedsource.Thisirrationalenergybringstrouble
ontheconcretelevelandaskstouseinstinctsandintuition,thefeelingofhowthelawsof
materialworldoperate.Compromisesmustbemadewhilestillretainingtheintegrityofthe
originalvision.Thismeansstrifeandthisshowfightisachallengetoexpresspowerof
creativeimagination.Negative:Violence,cruelty,fearoffailure,deepapathy,resisting
change.

FiveofCups
Thisunexpectedemotionalexperiencebringsdisappointment,disturbanceofease,
misunderstandingandcontradictions.Beingforcedthroughoutsidecircumstancesto
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reassessone'sfeelingsitcanbeaproblematicrelationshiporabetrayalasanecessaryand
potentiallycreativeexperience.Thisprovokinginevitableconflictbringssadness.Remorse
andseparationcanoccurbutitsnotafinalending.Somethingremainswhichcanbefaced
andworkedon,takeupthechallengeandmakethecommitmenttothefuture.Negative:
Givinguptofatebyrefusingtodealwithreality.

FiveofSwords
Achangeofideasorplansbecomesunavoidable.Beingforcedbycircumstancestosee
thingsfromadifferentangle.Causeherewehavedefeat,loss,torments,corruption,
treacheryandalackofunderstanding.Itisbettertoaccepttheselimitationsandfaceone's
owninnerlaws,ownbelievesandalsothecapabilitiestodealwithpovertyandanxiety.The
mindhasreachedtheimpasseandtriestocomeoutofitbybrainstorm.Negative:Mental
panic,refusaltofacetheinevitable,fear,complaining,falsepride,cowardice.

FiveofPentacles
Herewehaveloss,financiallossorlossoffaithinoneself,causeofconfusionofselfvalue
withmaterialsecurity.Itforcesaletgo,becauseifmaterialdisastercomesthenperhapsitis
insomewaynecessaryandtheinevitableoutgrowthofawrongorinappropriateattitude.
Disadvantagesandtemporaryeconomiccrisisleadstotransformationoftheinnerindividual
towardsmaterialsuccesswithamoresolidinnercenterwhichcancopewiththechallenges
whichsuccessbrings.Preparetobeginagainandmovefromapositionofsecuritytothe
unknown.Negative:Worry,heavy,slow,obstinate.

SixofWands
Victory,triumphaclearbreakthroughcauseofcombinationofpower,thebalanceof
masculineandfemininequalities.Thepleasureofreceivingrecognitionforone's
achievementsorsomepieceofcreativework.Alsosatisfactionandconfidenceinone's
abilitiesandpromotionafterdedicatedwork.Actionandconsciousnesshastakenformand
isabenedictiontoharmonyandbeauty.Withthisecstasywereachasensationofeternity
beyondthebody.Gateofinitiation.Negative:Usingone'sreputationtobullyanddomineer
others.

SixofCups
Discoveringofunconditionallove,theloveforeverythingThistrueloveallowsthe
harmoniousunitingoftheconsciousandtheunconscious,themasculineandthefeminine.
Initiatingenergytogetherwithreceptivitycanmakeithappen,theevolution,birth,lifeand
death.Atpeacewithyourselflovehasbecomereality,thusyouhavesomethingtobuild
upon.Andafteratenseperiodthereisreliefofemotionalcalm,someeffortlessnessand
satisfaction,thepositiveturntowardsthegoal.Thedreamisexperiencedasstillpossible
andisevennearachievement.Negative:Livinginadream,escapism.

SixofSwords
Movingawayfromturbulent,difficultfeelingstowardacalmerandmoreserenestatethe
tranquilmind,thelearningintellect,successfulmentalactivity.Withopennesscognition's
comeandonehasthepowertopersuadeothersortogiveinformation.Dignityandself
respecthelptobalancementalandmoralfacultiesandleadtowardsacalmpeaceful
passage.Seeingandunderstanding,psychology,science,intelligencebalancedbyhumanity.
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Thepleasureoftravel,ofbroadeninghorizonsbothmentallyandphysically.Negative:
Usingsmoothtalktodeceiveandmanipulate.

SixofPentacles
Life'sgenerosityarisesfromwithintheindividualhimselforherself.Itisharvestand
celebrationofone'sgoodluckandfortune.Givewithoutconditions,lifedoesn'tjudgelike
society.Itisgivingandtakingandenjoyingthesensualpleasureoflife,abundance,fertility
andhealth.Alsosmallearnings,balancebetweendebitandcredit,moneyorsubstancetobe
shared,restorationthroughthegenerosityorcharityofothers,renewaloffaithandsuccess.
Negative:Overindulgence,exaggerated.

SevenofWands
Theimaginationitselftocreatenewbetterformscomeswithsuddenmovementwith
extraordinaryeffort.Thespiritofthunderstimulatesvisions,atestofone'sfaithinoneself.
Theindividualischallengedtoimproveuponanddevelophisorherprojectinthefaceofan
enviousandcompetitiveworldandneedstolearntovalueambitionandcompetitive
instinct.Rebellionandsuddenfreedomneedsnocompromises,itneedsvalor,braveryand
departurefromnormalbehaviorinordertocarryoutthedeed,theoutrageouslynew.
Negative:Strugglewithotherpeople'screativeideas,stiffcompetition.

SevenofCups
Emotionalsituationwheremanypotentialsareevident,butwheretheindividualisfaced
withthechallengeofchoosingandactinginrealistictermstomakethosepotentials
manifest.Otherwiseheorshecan'tbearthisconstantmovement,travelandendless
repetitionandfallsasavictimintofrustration,intodreams,illusionsandhopes.Itneeds
innercommitmentachievingadeeprealizationofourtruefeelingstofindloveagain.Asa
charmerorfemmefataleonetakesanemotionalriskandacceptsthelimitationsofreality,
needspatience,faithandperseverance.Negative:Internalcorruption,stagnation,bog,using
andmanipulatingtheemotionsofothersforpersonalgain.

SevenofSwords
Representstheapplicationofmentalenergyinacautious,wilyanddiplomaticwayinorder
togaintheenddesire.Butonecannotbesureoftherightnessormoralintegrityofthegoal
andthemindcanbecoldandmanipulative.Livemayrequireustodevelopsuchattributes
likepoliticiansandpriestshave,evenifournaturedislikesuchobviouscunning.Whenwe
looseourambitionthroughweaknessofwillwefightdifficulties,compromiseandbetrayal,
unintentionalorotherwise,wearerestlessanddestructive.Allthisisabouttotakeariskin
ordertogetoutofaboringsituation,regardlessoftheconsequences.Negative:Opposing
conventionjusttodrawattentiontooneself.

SevenofPentacles
Urgetobreakoutandtrysomethingnewwheretheoutcomeisnotguaranteed.Takinga
consideredriskwithpropertyorfinance.Thegamblertakesfailure,hardworkand
unfulfilledsuccessforprogressandripening.Theproblemisweatherornottotakethenew
opportunityandrisklosingallthathasbeenbuilt,ortoputenergyintoanewprojector
enterprise.Inordertoachievecareandforethoughtareneeded.Negative:Dangerof
stagnation,misfortune,lackofvitality,unorthodoxbehaviorforeffect.
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EightofWands
Releaseofcreativeenergyaftertheanxietiesandstrugglesofthesevenhavebeen
overcome.Youcanseeconflictstimulatestheimagination,itisaneruptionofnewvisions,
vibrantenergylikelightandelectricity.Throughactiveimagination,enthusiasmand
swiftnessbutalsothroughhardworkaccomplishmentwillhappen,themotionbrings
insightsandconfidenceconstitutingmatter.Suddenlythebornartistcomesup,thepainter,
writer,actorandmusicianwithfruitfulcreativeactivityanaccomplishmentofthe
competitiveinstincts.Heisenjoyingapositionofprominence,fameandesteem.Negative:
Beingtrappedbyyourownreputation,violentbutnotlasting.

EightofCups
Thiscardisabouthavingtheemotionalstrengthtowithdrawandfindinnertruth,tohave
goodfeelingsaboutoneselfandone'svalues,evenifthereisshyness,shame,innocenceand
uncertainty.Thisinhibitionbringsaslowingdown,disciplineandnewconsiderationthe
entrytonewemotionalexpression.Likethedualityofdayandnightweunderstandthe
dualityofloveandhateandcanletgoofpasthopeinresignationandsadnesssothisopens
upatransformationofouroldattitudes.Itisacceptanceofanendingandbowingdown
towardsthewillofthedivine.Withthissubmissiontothatwhichisgreater,deathand
transformationcanhappen,outofdepressionandmourningwegoemptyhandedintothe
unknown.Negative:Indolence,coldselfinterestanddetachment,blackmailthepartnerin
thehopeofaresponse.

EightofSwords
Thelongpastofavoidance,ofinferioritycomplexandoverestimationleadstowardsa
situationofduplicityandinterference.Itisaportraitofpainfulconscienceofone'sownpart
increatingthepresentmess,asituationofbondagethroughfearandthereforeitisashock.
Wemustrespectresponsibilityandtrytounderstandwhatwetrulywantandactonceand
forall.Thisenforcesastrongwillpowerandlogicalthinking,authorityandoptimism.With
mentalbrilliancewetaketheprobableconsequencesofanychoiceandthenitistoolateto
regretevenifthereisagainfearofconfrontationtoavoidhurtingandagainthereis
manipulation...Negative:Anguishcausedbytoomuchreflection,incapabletoactbecause
offearoftheconsequences,dullness,manicdepressive.

EightofPentacles
Enthusiasticspiritofdedicationandonepointedenergyofnewventureaftertheperiodof
"mindlifecrisis".Itisaboutacquiringanewskillandindividualtalentwhichhasrecently
discoveredandisworthyofdevelopmentandeffort.Tenacity,selfdiscipline,prudence,and
creativityarefollowedbyexpansion,securityofmaterialsuccessandachievement,the
rewardafterhardwork.Thisestablishmentofmatter,skillsandabilitiesisacelebrationof
gifts,theinnerandouterwealth.Negative:Isolationthroughbeinginapositionofpower,
delusions.

NineofWands
Herewehavetremendouspowerofthecreativeimaginationandwiththisthefinalstruggle
beforethegoalisreached.Thecreativespiritinhumanbeingscannotbecontrolledorbent
toourwill,itisaforcethatcannotbeshaken,itisourstrengthandstability.Ourvitality,
radianceandlight.Thehappinessandjoyofbeinghonesttooneself,thewilltoliveisatthe
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sametimetheabilitytoinspireothers.Althoughitisastateofexhaustiontakethisfinal
challengeyouarealmosthome.Withhopeandbeingopentoknowledgeyoucancomplete
thisjourney.Amysterycomesup,detachmentofthepsyche,understandingishappening.
Negative:Crueltythroughextremeegoisticallyselfdetachment.

NineofCups
Withunderstandingandforgivenessthereisanecstaticmomentoffulfillment,thepowerof
unconditionallove,thebenediction.Greatmotherinallheraspects,protecting,caringand
unselfish,thedeepjoyofoverflowinglove.Alsothesupportthataclose,lovingfamilycan
giveandshare.Atimeofpleasureandsatisfactionandthefulfillmentofacherishedwish.
Thepsycheisrescuedfromthedarknessoftheunderworldwithinnercommitmentofthe
onlymortalandloyaltyofownfeelings,asecondmeetingofrealmarriageispossiblethe
innerandouterunion.Negative:Overpossessivelove.

NineofSwords
Thisistheexperienceofgreatfearandanxiety,anightmarewherethesheerpowerof
fantasyisfrighteningandpainful.Andthenthereareguiltfeelingsbecauseofdestructive
fantasiesandexpectationsofterriblefutureoutcome.Thisselfpunishmentincludesthefear
thatalovedonewillrejectus,ordie,orleaveusforanother,terrorofloneliness,illnessor
isolatedoldage.Thefrighteningvisionsarealsoaboutfinancialcatastropheorlossorthe
collapseofacreativeprojectthebreakdownisendlesscausewebelieveinmisfortuneand
despair,weareenslavedbythem.Thisfanaticismleadstowardspassionandsacrificeand
transformingthinking,theabilitytopresentameaningfulphilosophy,itbecomesworshipof
somethinghighertheenlightenment.Negative:Agony.

NineofPentacles
Thiscardisallaboutpleasureandpowerofattraction,offindingadeepandpermanent
senseofselfvalue,asolididentitywithuniqueabilities,tobeinapositiontoenthuseand
exciteothers.Itincludesgoodmanagementandsuccessinmaterialmatters,itisgainbut
morethanworldlyachievement.Thissatisfactionisdependentuponnothingandnoone
outsideoneself.Itisalsosolitaryenjoyment,encountersduringjourneys,pleasureinself
sufficiencyandaccomplishmentandsharingthemagneticpowerofone'swealthorabilities.
Negative:Phlegmatic,manipulating,attracting"hangerson".

TenofWands
Nowitcanhappenthattheindividualclingstootightlytotheformhehasbuiltandis
trappedundertheweightofworldlyresponsibilities.Theexcitementhasvanishedand
alternateswithboredomanddepression.Thiscardindicatesalldualitiesandopposites.And
thestateofoppression,newobstacles,difficultengagementsandexhaustioncannolonger
functionimaginationmusthavefreshstimulationtoawakenagainwithanewidea,anew
goalandanewgamble.Thecyclemaybeginagain.Negative:Resistingtheinevitablecan
leadtobecomingavictim.

TenofCups
Thisistheendofaphaseinone'semotionallife.Thedualpotentialofpoisonandhealing
arecomingtogethertoenjoythefruits,thelife.Emotionssuppressedforalongtimecanno
longerbedenied,withasecondsightselfknowledgewillbringhonestyandhumility,peace
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andsatiety.Thecupisoverflowing,thisdeeploveistheunionwiththedivine.Loving
anotherpersonopensthehearttolovelifeitself,lifehasmeaningandpurposeandalarger,
brighterworldappearsbeforeone'svisiontheconnectionwithourownsoul.Herecomes
ecstasyofthereunionofthelovers,consciousunionoftwolovingbutseparatepartners.It
isanimmortalstatus,notonlypersonalandsensualdimensionbutaspiritualoneaswell.
Negative:Money,sex,alcoholordrugsasanescape,rigid,delaytheinevitablecrises.

TenofSwords
Afinalending,itmaybepainful,butatlastthesituationisfacedtruthfully.Disillusionment
anddisappointmentseemslikeadeathbutfreeusfrompastolderthanourselves.War,
corruption,collapseandsorrowbringmentaldesperationthroughbeingtrappedinasystem
inwhichonecannolongerbelieve.Thejudgmentbringsreflectionandclarity,tranquillity
andtransformation.Suddenlyweseethebrokenheart,thefearofmadnessand
destructiveness,energyofaccumulatedangerallournegativethinking.Thisshowsusthe
cycleofbirthanddeathofideasandanewperceptioncanstart.Negative:Discomfort,Out
ofcontrol.

TenofPentacles
Wealthinsideandoutsideandtheabilitytopassiton.Thismaybeamaterialinheritance
ofwealthorpropertyoritmaybeanartisticachievement.Ontheothersidetheworldis
upsidedownwithinhibitionandonehastotakeallconsequencesoflife,thereisfutilityof
materialgain,unlessputtogooduse.Seeyourself,showyourselfandusewhat'sthere,give
it,spentitforthepotentialtosensethereality.Family,inheritance,economicwelfareand
havingfuntogethermeansaperiodofongoingcontentmentandsecurity,asenseof
somethingpermanenthavingbeenestablished.Thisisaworldlyambitionofdeepervalue,
theimmortalityliesintheimagination,intheexperienceoflove,inthedivinepowerofthe
mindandintheexperienceofgrowth.Negative:Hangingontowhatisalreadylost,because
offearoftheunknown.

KingofWands
Thisisapersonalitywhichinitiatesnewideasandsellsthemtoothers.Withhisspiritof
leadershiphehasasteadypowertomanifesthisvisions,heisoutgoing,impulsiveandwith
theelementoffire,whichsymbolizesthecreativeimagination,hegenerateschange,heis
enthusiasticandhasselfconfidence.Heisgenerousandhelpfultothosehebelievesthey
havetalentandability.Withauthorityanddeterminationhegoesforhiswisdomandcreates
lifeorhedestroys.Negative:Impatience,badloser,malechauvinist,selfishness,fanaticism.

QueenofWands
Thisisanimaginativeandmagneticwomanwithtirelessenergytoruleherownworldin
herownright.Sheisaselfconfidentandstrongwilledindividual,devotesherqualitiesto
thosefewthingstowhichshehasgivenherheart.Alsoversatile,positiveandcaringinher
actionsandchoices,shehasthedesiretobecomeapublicfigure,withagoodfeelingfor
publictasteshecanbedirectandtranquiltosharehervisionofbirthandcreation.Negative:
Domination,capriciousness,thirstforrevenge.

PageofWands
Theelementoffireinit'smostdelicateandfragilebeginningscomeswithrestlessnessand
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initialfantasies,oftensillyandchildishbutonlylikethisitcanbecomeaprocesstowards
actuality.Heisinlovewithhisenergyandconstantlyseeksfornewstimulation.Butwith
hisfarreachingambitionsheisaloverunreadyforcommitment.Hereoneislookingfor
freedomorescape,itcanalsomeanwidetravel.Itistimefortheindividualtodiscover
somenewstirringofcreativepotentialwithinoneself.Negative:Aflybynight.

KnightofWands
Hehastheroleasamessengerbecauseheistooyoungtopossessacharacter.Goingona
journeytodeveloptheexuberantandadventurousqualities,alwaysinmotion,perpetually
seekingnewchallenges,immenselyimaginativeandcreativeheisthefirsttotakeupanew
idea,anewfashionoranewlifestyle.Heneedsexcitementandattentionandanoccupation
justforthetime.Thistrustworthyfriendhastheenergytodevotetoorganizingprojects,he
isgoodatgettingateamgoingandworkswithferocityonhisinventiveness.Negative:A
pushyandexhaustingworkaholic.

KingofCups
Ajoyousmanfulloflove,fertilityandavailability,whowantstohelpandguideothers.But
heisaperformerhewantstohavetheroleofthepriesttoteachmysteries,butheisnot
reallytrustinghimselforothers.Itistheimageofthewoundedhealer,whothrough
compassionandempathycanhealothersyetwhocannothealhisownhurtintherealmof
theheart.Itcanbeapsychotherapistorasocialworker,whoconstantlywantstohelpothers
andwantstorelate,butcannotultimatelyachievethefulfillingrelationship,whichisso
desired.Heisamaturemanandheissensitivetothethoughtsofothers,buthehimself
neverquiterelinquishescontrol.Negative:Hecanmanipulatepeoplethroughtheir
emotions.

QueenofCups
Herewemeetthefemininebeauty,sheembodiesthehypnoticpowerofthefeminineandis
acatalystfortheemergenceofdeepfeelings,whicharebottomless.Theimageof
unconscious,ofintensepassionandfate.Asamysteryherself,motivatedbyherownsecret
purposes,introvertedandmagicallovesshewholeheartedlyorhates.Sheisbothvirginal
andharlot,acalculatorandavictim.Amaturewoman,caringandloving,hasexperienced
aneventfulandemotionallifeandisconsequentlysympathetictotheproblemsofothers.
Sheiscapableofactivatingthedepthsinothersandcallsactionandconflictwithoutdoing
anythingatall.Negative:Stirsuptroublewherevershegoes,defiesrationalanalysis,can
liveherlifethroughothersandneglectherownreality.

PageofCups
Anattractivepersonality,aloveranda"heartthrob".Itmightbeanewrelationship,anew
qualityoffeelingwithinarelationship,eventhebirthofachild.Thisdelicatequalitymust
benurturedoritcanrapidlyvanish.It'saboutseeingthepleasurelifegivesratherthanthe
painafteralostloveandthediscoveryofone'sownworthinessofbeingloved.Negative:
Selfishness.

KnightofCups
Herecomestheimageofthetrueromanticandpoeticspirit,theworshipperoflovewhois
thedefenderofperfectlove,whichultimatelyexistsonlyinthespirit.Butanyhowitistime
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fortheindividualtoexperiencethesensitivedimensionoflove,hefallsinloveandthere
canbealsoamarriage.Buthestillidealizesthemother,hisfirstloveandseekingthe
ultimateexperienceofholyloveandmerebodilysatisfactiondoesnotinteresthim.Withhis
receptivityheisintuitiveandevenclairvoyant,butatthesametimehighlyimpressionable,
stillsubjecttocrazesandpassions,emotionallynaiveandvulnerable.Itisaninitiationand
theawakeningofsexuality.Bereadyforenchantment.Negative:Lonelyandexploited.

KingofSwords
Thiscardembodiesaqualityofresoluteintellectualleadershipwhichisattractiveand
dynamicintheworld.Alsopowerofattainment,strategyskillsofthehumanmind,
diplomacy,cooperationandcapacitytoinnovatechangesonthewhole.Healsoisa
persuasivespeaker,acatalyst,cool,detachedandlogical.Heisambitioustodominate
othersthroughhisownideasandwords.Andasamanofprinciples,althoughthese
principlessometimeslackthedepthoffeelingwhichmightrelatetoanindividualsituation
ratherthanagenerallaw,heisabrilliantorganizerwithhighideals,acleverbargainerwho
impressesothers.Negative:Manipulatesothersforhisowngain,innerhomelessness,alack
ofbeingconnected,untrustworthy.

QueenofSwords
Sheisastrong,idealisticandaloofwoman,unmarried,widowedordivorced,asuccessful
careerwomanwithcompetitivequalities,withshrewdnessandintelligence.Butsheis
disappointedinlovethroughhavingtoohighideals.Herfatherwishedforamalechildand
refusedtoaccepthervalueasawoman.Thisfightalongsidethemanistheefforttoprove
herselfandherpridetoafathergodwhoisultimatelyalwaysbeyondone'sreach,foroneis
neverquitegoodenoughsimplybecauseoneismadeofflesh.Thisidentificationwiththe
masculineworldofthemindbringsheremotionalfrustrationandisolation,becauseshe
makesherselfuntouchable.Negative:Loneliness,perfectionagainsthumanity,controlled
emotions.

PageofSwords
Herewemeetthenascentandunformedbeginningsoftheelementofair,toformulateour
ownideasandconceptsandtoexpressthesetoothers.Yetthisoriginalandindependent
thoughtseemstobechildlikeandcomesoutofcuriositybutthisuseofmentalpoweris
importanttogainrespect.Normallyhehasbeenaccustomedtoaccepttheviewsofothers
buthegetsintoactionwhenheseesinjusticeandisdevotedtoacompanioninwhomhe
believes.Negative:Afanaticorextremist,gossipcanwound,spitefulandrevengeful.

KnightofSwords
Itistimefortheindividualtobepreparedforsuddenchangesanewideaorvisionerupts
fromwithinoneself.Andtheabilitytomovewiththisturbulenceshowsfirmness,
resolutenessandresponsibility.Amanwhousesmentalpoweranditsdualityorduplicity
throwstheoldorderintochaos,heneedsconstantmentalstimuliinordertoavoidbecoming
bored.Thisbringsconflictandmovementandgoingnewwaysmeansoftenbreakingthe
heartofthebeloved.Butonecannotspendtoolongfeelingguiltyaboutwhomightbehurt
whenthemindabruptlyturnsandmovesinanewdirections.Rightnowvictoryover
moods,communication,exchangeofideasortravelareimportantandleadtoclarityanda
broadervisionoflife.Negative:Merciless,selfdestruction,victimofhisownideasor
gossip,criticalandtactless.
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KingofPentacles
Theencounterwithmaterialambitionanditschallengesandrewardscanbeaproductive
andhealingone.Itissuccessthroughcleverness,discipline,activityanddynamic,theright
qualitiesofleadership,authorityandrealism.Thisunashamedmaterialistishealthyand
strongandheisprideofhisachievementforpowerandrecognitionintheeyesofothers.
Hisneedformaterialsecuritybroughthimtoreceivethisgiftofmanifestingcreativeideas
intheworld,togetherwiththeradiatingsun,thesourceofenergyandcreativity.Sotakeup
thechallengeofworldlythings,encounterthismaterialselfconfidenceanditbecomesat
thesametimealessonaboutgreedandtheletgoofmaterialdesiresacreationofinnerand
outerrichness.Negative:Corruption,narrowbigotedchauvinistman,lazy,loneliness,above
others.

QueenofPentacles
Sherepresentsthefemininestrengthandsensuality,theimageofselfvalue,itistolearnto
sustainandpreservematerialresources,tohavethedignitytobowdowntothepowerofthe
instinctsandacknowledge.Withherwecometofullexpressionofonessensuality,the
valueofthebodyandthepleasureswhichpreserveandenrichlife.Amatureselfsufficient
womanwhoorganizesacomfortablehomeandfamily,onewhotakesresponsibility
willingly.Sheisgenerous,pragmaticandfortheprotectionofherownwealthandterritory
shecandestroyjustasgoodasshecancreate.Happilyshegivesmaterialhelpindemanding
situations,generousandwillingtoindulgeherselfandothersifitsuitsherpurposes.
Negative:Aslavetoherowngenerosity.

PageofPentacles
Ayoungmanmotivatedbyhispotentialofattainmentandambition,byhisdesireof
experienceandpromotion.Firsttherearesmallstepstogetherwithdiscipline,inventiveness
andclevernesshecanbuildupthingsintheworldandfulfilltheneedsofthebody,the
desiretocareforoneselfbetter.Withtimeandcarefulworkawishcandevelopinto
somethingwhichmightleadtosomethinggreater.Heispracticalandhelpfulifitserveshis
ownpurposes.Sometimesheisunawareofsupportandcan'tseethemoneywhichis
available.Itisadelicatebeginningofrecognitionofthevalueofthematerialworldandit
mustbenurturedandprotected.Butthenthepotentialcomestofruition.Negative:Ruthless
heartlessachiever.

KnightofPentacles
Apersonwhoenjoysluxury,theartsofhealingandprophecyandgoodliving.Itisan
opportunitytolearnmoreaboutthissideofoneselfthroughthecatalystofanother,to
handlefinanceandpracticalmatterswitheaseandgoodhumor.Thismessagecanmeana
backgroundofstabilityandsecuritytolivethesensualvitalenergeticpleasureandphysical
love.Itistheindustriousandversatiledimensioninmotionandtheperfectedartinhunting.
Heorsheisafriendofanimals,hasasenseofform,ofartisticsuccessandlikestotravel.
Negative:Interfering,overorganizing.

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