Here is a list of
attributes to get you started
These simple descriptions will provide you with
only a basic idea of the meanings of the cards. You MUST make meanings
of your own, however, drawing from your own observations and notes
in your journal and experiences as you practice with role playing
"inside" each card. You can then blend your understanding
of the cards with the traditional meanings if you like. There is
nothing wrong with infusing your own thoughts. In fact, if you come
to a different understanding of the "actual" traditional
meanings, the deck becomes truly new and unique only to you. So,
use the traditional as a guide only, stretch out with your intuition,
learn to make the cards your own! Remember to make notes in your
journal.
Don't be intimidated by cards that seem negative. In time, you will
be able to understand how negative images can be tools for
Empowerment
There are two separate areas
of the Tarot cards. The Major Arcana , the twenty-two cards depicting
major life events and The Minor Arcana which is made up of the number
or pip cards with an additional face card, the Knights. The Minor
Arcana are the more mundane or ordinary life events. Let's look
at some traditional Major Arcana meanings blended with some of my
own.
0
The Fool Beginnings,
new ideas, spontaneity, playfulness, happiness.
I Magician
Skill, will power, can do, usable skills, mastering many things
at once.
II High
Priestess Quietly wise, hidden truth, learning.
III Empress
Creative power, art, childbirth, motherhood, fertility.
VI Emperor
Maturity, solid, responsibility accepted, stabilitty.
V Heirophant
Beliefs & staying true to them, standing up for what you believe,
learning from your guides.
VI Lovers
Choices, which way to go now, choosing between good and evil.
VII Chariot
Strength to control opposing forces in the face of extreme adversity.
VIII Strength
Brave spirit, pure heart, innocence triumphs over evil, possibly
decadnece.
IX Hermit
Attempt to balance, find sure path, solitary learning, meditation.
X The
Wheel Can turn any direction now depending on how
you react to situation
XI Justice
Being responsible and accountable for one's actions, responsibility.
XII Hanged
Man Solitude to gain perspective, stand back and
rethink actions, sacrifice.
XIII Death
Transition and change, open a new door, permanent change.
XIV Temperance
Blending hot and cold to make it manageable, art.
XV The
Devil Getting past your own boundaries, breaking
the chains, imaginary restrictions.
XVI The
Tower Upheaval that clears the air, a negative happening
that brings understanding and a chance to move on.
XVII The
Star Healing, refreshing power, intuition, hope.
XVIII The
Moon Moodiness, depression, emotions out of control,
sadness, personal low tide.
XIX The
Sun Happiness, joy, dancing and mirth, protection.
XX Judgement
New thinkng, new ways to look at a situation, personal Epiphany,
resurrection.
XXI The
World Everything comes full circle, the best of
everything possible, freedom.
I will touch briefly on numbers
here. They must be iportant or the cards would not be numbered at
all. They would just be a group of unordered pictures.
Use the following
guide to determine the importance of a situation in relation to
its value
· 1. Plant a seed
· 2. See it sprout
· 3. Watch it bloom
· 4. See it bear fruit
· 5. Challenge/Choose to proceed or retreat
· 6. Second Chance/Start over/Try Again
· 7. Attain Control
· 8. Attain balance
· 9. Complete the Cycle/Mastery
· 10. Begin a new Cycle
Here's an example
Aces are 1's
The Suit of Rods is about ideas, intellect, growth. creativity,
fertility
So the Ace of Rods represents perhaps the begining of a new idea
that is creative. For someone thinking about having a baby or starting
an artistic endeavour, or wondering if they should, this might be
the signal to go ahead!
 
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