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The future is shaped by two factors: the effects of your past actions and the changes you create through your present will. Since life unfolds in the continuous present, Tarot becomes a powerful tool for personal growth. Life’s journey offers multiple paths, each opening some doors and closing others. Tarot cards illustrate phases of this journey, emotions tied to it, possible outcomes, and advice to navigate them.

Tarot comes in different decks. One of the most widely used is the Rider-Waite deck, known for its richly symbolic illustrations that assist in interpretation. Each card holds multiple meanings, emphasizing the universe’s efficiency.

There are also different approaches to using Tarot. Some link Tarot with astrology, debate the need for a purple cloth during readings, or whether cards should be read upright or reversed. Experiment, observe, and learn. You’ll find some conventions useful while others may not resonate. The key is to trust your intuition and forge your own practice.

A great way to begin is by drawing one card at the start of the day. This practice combines where you currently are in life with the possibilities the day offers. Reflect on the card’s message to understand your state of mind, lessons to learn, and gain helpful perspectives. No matter the outcome, remember: your present will shape potential presents.

The Rider-Waite Deck consists of 78 cards, divided into:

• 22 Major Arcana: Representing profound, enduring lessons.
• 56 Minor Arcana: Reflecting more everyday, fleeting circumstances.

Major Arcana Overview

The Fool: Beginnings, novelty, adventure, originality, innocence. Encourages care before leaping into change, often internal.
The Magician: Intelligence, creativity, confidence, manifestation. Infinite possibilities with all elements at your disposal.
The High Priestess: Mystery, secrets, wisdom, intuition. Reflect, seek deeper understanding beyond distractions.
The Empress: Prosperity, creativity, connection with nature, giving and receiving affection.
The Emperor: Stability, authority, perseverance, creating solid foundations.
The Hierophant: Guidance, values, morality, spiritual exploration. Reflect on societal beliefs while trusting your inner answers.
The Lovers: Harmony, love, trust, significant decisions guided by emotions.
The Chariot: Determination, success, movement, balancing intellect and emotions.
Strength: Self-control, willpower, patience, compassion, overcoming impulses.
The Hermit: Introspection, solitude for self-discovery, inner guidance.
The Wheel of Fortune: Change, cycles, karma, reaping what you sow.
Justice: Balance, rationality, fairness, decisions grounded in truth.
The Hanged Man: Pause, release old patterns, seek new perspectives.
Death: Endings, transformation, progress through necessary change.
Temperance: Harmony, adaptability, balance between inner and outer worlds.
The Devil: Obsession, excess, self-deception, breaking free of voluntary enslavement.
The Tower: Sudden upheaval, revelation, reevaluation of values.
The Star: Hope, clarity, inspiration, faith, and opportunity.
The Moon: Fear, illusions, subconscious, confronting hidden truths.
The Sun: Joy, growth, confidence, victory, and vitality.
Judgment: Renewal, self-forgiveness, transformation, embracing new challenges.
The World: Fulfillment, success, universal connection, expansion of horizons.

Minor Arcana Overview

Each suit progresses from Ace to Ten (situational themes) and four court cards (people or archetypes):

• Wands (Fire): Action, passion, ideals, courage, confidence, effort.
• Cups (Water): Emotions, love, friendships, relationships, inner peace.
• Swords (Air): Reason, intellect, challenges, mental clarity.
• Pentacles (Earth): Material wealth, work, solutions, physical well-being.

Court Cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King) embody personality traits or energies:

Pages: New beginnings, curiosity, youthful enthusiasm.
Knights: Action-oriented, driven, sometimes impulsive.
Queens: Nurturing, wise, emotionally balanced leadership.
Kings: Authority, mastery, stability, decision-making with conviction.

Wands 🔥
Ace: Inspiration, new project, enthusiasm, boldness, creativity, passion, vitality.
Two: Progress, control, dynamism, conviction, seeing the bigger picture, ambition, discovery.
Three: Results, prosperity, confidence, cooperation, expansion, foresight, preparation.
Four: Celebration, congratulations, homecoming, gratitude, harmony, satisfying union.
Five: Disagreement, competition, internal struggle, tension, conflict, patience, perseverance.
Six: Resolution, victory, progress, recognition, charisma, inspiration, self-confidence.
Seven: Challenge, competition, perseverance, courage, defending values, threatened position.
Eight: Speed, action, movement, overcoming, opportunities, news, rapid change.
Nine: Courage, persistence, determination, strength, experience, seeing through unreal threats.
Ten: Responsibility, overload, self-demand, repression, stress, need to release burdens.
Page: New project, enthusiasm, risk-taking, adventure, purpose, inspiring news.
Knight: Movement, impulsiveness, passion, generosity, risk, impatience, temper.
Queen: Strength, generosity, advice, warmth, positivity, leadership, enthusiasm, confidence.
King: Leadership, bravery, honesty, sincerity, self-control, conviction, risk-taking.

Cups 💧
Ace: Purity, love, new hope, compassion, empathy, connection, emotional fulfillment.
Two: Love, harmony, emotional balance, openness, union, deep friendship, respect.
Three: Joy, celebration, support, gatherings, success, teamwork, family reunions.
Four: Apathy, dissatisfaction, melancholy, stubbornness, lack of growth, rejecting opportunities.
Five: Disappointment, disillusionment, loss, pessimism, ignoring achievements, narrow focus.
Six: Reunion, nostalgia, memories, innocence, purity, compassion, enjoyment, family support.
Seven: Fantasy, daydreaming, illusion, deception, temptation, confusion, emotional choices.
Eight: Withdrawal, letting go, higher search, emotional depth, new path.
Nine: Indulgence, prosperity, satisfaction, joy, enjoying life, sharing experiences.
Ten: Union, happiness, harmony, emotional stability, satisfaction, purity, peace.
Page: Invitation, yearning, giving and receiving love, calming energies, imagination, sensitivity.
Knight: Proposal, opportunity, journey, creativity that needs to materialize.
Queen: Sweetness, affection, empathy, intuition, artistic abilities, listening, advice.
King: Emotional mastery and generosity, diplomacy, devoted love, productive creativity.

Swords 💨
Ace: Victory, clarity, brilliant ideas, justice, mental strength, consistency, inspiration.
Two: Confusion, indecision, need for inner peace and perspective, truce, breaking down barriers.
Three: Painful separation, interference, abandonment, betrayal, voluntary emotional destruction.
Four: Forced rest, contemplation, recovery, reconsideration, passivity, silence.
Five: Selfishness, abuse, revenge, resentment, hostility, dishonor, betrayal, defeat, loss.
Six: Transition, recovery, relocation, inner journey, perspective, support, letting go.
Seven: Deception, theft, betrayal, fraud, sabotage, dishonesty, evasion, escape.
Eight: Anxiety, mental block, fear, indecision, immobilization, helplessness, guilt.
Nine: Worry, exaggerated fear, discouragement, anxiety, despair, lack of rest.
Ten: Defeat, crisis, end of a stage, sudden ending, pain, poor decisions, light at the tunnel’s end.
Page: Opportunity, reflection, courage, intelligence, seeking clarity, analysis, curiosity.
Knight: Quick action, pursuing ideas, direct attitude, problem-solving, examining beliefs.
Queen: Honesty, objectivity, emotional control, strong convictions, serenity, autonomy.
King: Wisdom, prudence, mediation, broad perspective, integrity, fair decision, analysis.

Pentacles 🌱
Ace: Manifestation, prosperity, growth, abundance, security, unexpected wealth.
Two: Balance, adaptability, complications, restlessness, multitasking, progress through change.
Three: Seeking advice, effort, excellence, progression, satisfaction, teamwork, collaboration.
Four: Control, stability, structure, overprotection, greed, resistance to change.
Five: Lack, insecurity, worry, exclusion, loss, difficulty, failing to see possible solutions.
Six: Generosity, charity, help, benevolence, exchange, receiving support, prosperity.
Seven: Perseverance, results, harvest, security, effort-reward evaluation, weariness.
Eight: Mastery, learning, perfectionism, foresight, service, commitment, passionate hobbies.
Nine: Abundance, gratitude, reward, accomplishment, self-confidence, autonomy, material security.
Ten: Prosperity, inheritance, stability, family unity and support, gratitude, sharing.
Page: Opportunity, study, new skills, perseverance, planning dreams to materialize them.
Knight: Steadiness, responsibility, generosity, stability, prudence, determination.
Queen: Creative strength, expansion, self-care to help others, fertility, sensuality.
King: Charisma, skill, experience, commitment to goals, security, self-control, confidence.