Empress: mothering, free-flowing abundance Seven of Cups: dissipation, lack of order Five of Swords: bending the rules, breaking the law * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Hierophant: conforming to rules Justice: concerns of justice and legality Two of Wands: having authority Three of Wands: assuming leadership Four of Pentacles: control, structure, order

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The Hierophant   (Card "5")

Fool: being "crazy" and unorthodox Lovers: personal beliefs Two of Wands: diverging from the crowd, being a pioneer Seven of Swords: being a lone wolf Two of Pentacles: being flexible, changing with the times * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Emperor: following rules Three of Cups: focusing on the group Three of Pentacles: working in a team or group Eight of Pentacles: learning, studying Ten of Pentacles: conforming, following rules, conservative

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The Lovers   (Card "6")

Hierophant: established beliefs Hermit: being alone, not relating, less sexuality Five of Cups: loss in relationships Three of Swords: rejection, separation * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Empress: sexual fulfillment, pleasure Two of Cups: union, marriage, connection Nine of Cups: sexual pleasure Ten of Cups: family relationships, bonding Ten of Pentacles: permanent unions, family ties

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The Chariot   (Card "7")

Magician: using your will, concentrating Two of Wands: being in authority, dominating Six of Wands: triumph, self-confidence Four of Pentacles: control Nine of Pentacles: self-control, discipline * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Strength: soft control Hanged Man: accepting God's will, putting others first Tower: defeat, humbling experience Eight of Swords: confusion, self-doubt Ten of Swords: powerless, in the pits, putting others first

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Strength   (Card "8")

Chariot: hard control Eight of Cups: weariness, lack of strength Six of Swords: being listless, lacking heart Five of Pentacles: ill-health, weakness * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Hanged Man: taking time, patience Nine of Wands: stamina, strength to endure

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The Hermit   (Card "9")

Lovers: being in a relationship, sexuality World: involvement with the world Two of Cups: making connections, partnerships Three of Cups: being in a group, being with others Nine of Cups: sensual pleasure * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: High Priestess: looking inward, withdrawing Four of Cups: withdrawing, being introverted Eight of Cups: searching for deeper meaning Four of Swords: contemplating, being quiet Seven of Swords: being alone, staying away from others

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The Wheel of Fortune   (Card "10")

Two of Swords: being stuck, at an impasse Four of Swords: rest, quiet, slow pace Four of Pentacles: blocked change, no movement Seven of Pentacles: assessment before direction change * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Eight of Wands: rapid pace, quick developments

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Justice   (Card "11")

Two of Swords: avoiding the truth, disavowing your role Five of Swords: lack of integrity, not doing what is right Seven of Swords: shirking responsibility * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Emperor: justice, regulations, legal issues Judgment: deciding, accepting past actions/mistakes Ten of Wands: accepting responsibility, being accountable Nine of Swords: guilt over the past, acknowledging mistakes Seven of Pentacles: assessing where you are, deciding a future course

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The Hanged Man   (Card "12")

Magician: acting, doing Chariot: self-assertion Seven of Wands: defiance, struggling against Ten of Wands: struggle Four of Pentacles: holding on, control * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Fool: faith in what is, going with the flow High Priestess: suspending activity, waiting Strength: patience, taking time Four of Swords: rest, suspended activity Ten of Swords: sacrifice, martyrdom

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Death   (Card "13")

Fool: beginning Empress: birth Judgement: rebirth, fresh start * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Tower: sweeping impact, powerful forces Eight of Wands: conclusion, ending Five of Cups: loss, good-byes Eight of Cups: moving on, finishing up

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Temperance   (Card "14")

Tower: extremes, exploding apart Five of Wands: disagreement, competition, imbalance Seven of Cups: excess, overindulgence Five of Swords: discord, lack of harmony Five of Pentacles: ill-health * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: World: integration, synthesis, combination Two of Cups: connection, working together Three of Cups: joining forces, working together Two of Pentacles: balance, finding the right mix Three of Pentacles: teamwork, combining

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The Devil   (Card "15")

Fool: having faith, believing Star: hope, faith, optimism Four of Wands: freedom, release Six of Cups: good will, innocence, simple joys Ten of Cups: joy, peace, blessings * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Seven of Cups: overindulgence, dissipation Eight of Swords: confusion, restriction Nine of Swords: despair, lack of joy

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The Tower   (Card "16")

Chariot: victory, control Temperance: middle ground, staying together, contained Star: serenity, calm Six of Wands: acclaim, pride Ten of Cups: peace, serenity * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Death: sweeping impact, powerful forces Sun: enlightenment, revelation Five of Pentacles: hard times

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The Star   (Card "17")

Devil: hopelessness, lack of faith, pessimism Tower: upheaval, chaos Moon: being troubled, disturbed, anxious Two of Swords: blocked flow of feelings Nine of Swords: guilt, anguish * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Fool: innocence, faith, trust Empress: generosity, free-flowing love Six of Cups: good will, sharing Ten of Cups: joy, positive feelings, blessings

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The Moon   (Card "18")

Star: being serene, untroubled, at peace Sun: assurance, clarity, enlightenment * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Seven of Cups: illusions, unrealistic ideas, fantasy Two of Swords: self-deception, not seeing the truth Eight of Swords: confusion, lack of clarity

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The Sun   (Card "19")

Moon: confusion, disorientation, illusion Eight of Cups: weariness Six of Swords: depressed, listless Five of Pentacles: being rundown, tired * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Tower: enlightenment, revelation World: accomplishment, great achievement Two of Wands: personal power, vitality, brilliance Six of Wands: acclaim, prominence

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Judgment   (Card "20")

Death: death, endings Five of Cups: regret, mistakes Nine of Swords: guilt, blame, feelings of sinfulness * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Fool: rebirth, new starts Justice: deciding, accepting past mistakes/actions Seven of Pentacles: decision point

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The World   (Card "21")

The Hermit: isolation Four of Cups: lack of involvement, apathy, withdrawal Five of Wands: working at cross-purposes, lack of integration * * * * * WHEN REVERSED: Temperance: integration, synthesis, combination The Sun: accomplishment, achievements Nine of Cups: achieving your heart's desire Ten of Cups: happiness, emotional fulfillment Ten of Pentacles: affluence, material fulfillment

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