in your immediate environment; a need to move forward out of the
illusionary atmosphere surrounding you; an advice to take no risks
at this time; living under the influence of false beliefs; an inability
to accept reality as it actually is; not seeing someone for who they
really are; being on high alert for hidden treachery in your
workplace; a warning that something harmful is drawing closer to
you; a false perception as to the real truth underlying your
relationship; an inability to accept and cope with things as they
really are; loosing touch with reality; being too wrapped up in your
emotions to see what is really going on; becoming lost in the
atmosphere of mystery and uncertainty surrounding you.
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THE SUN
Lord of the Fire of the World
The Sun
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
The gift of rejuvenation that follows upon the experience of Spirit
is symbolized by the triumphant child who emerges into a new life
of freedom, vitality and personal fulfillment. It is a high point in
the journey of life – the achievement of Illumination. We now
stand face to face with “The Sun”– The Lord of the Fire of the
World. As we experience the power and energy of this card we see
that “The Sun” has been given a face. In the Tarot the Sun is
considered to be a conscious, sentient intelligence and the face
within the solar orb affirms this belief. Radiating from this symbol
of the solar consciousness are both straight and wavy lines
symbolizing the dual manifestation of its sentient energy as the
forces of radiation and vibration in Nature.
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The naked child riding astride the white horse symbolizes the
illuminated personality whose creative light has come to shine
forth. The strength and purity of this inner creative light is shown
by the white horse upon which he rides. The solar child also wears
a crown of seven orbs and sports a large red feather atop his head
similar to the one worn by the Fool. In his arm he waves the
orange/red banner of spiritual triumph. There are four sunflowers
standing fully open to his rear representing the four elements of
Fire, Water, Air and Earth that have become one within his being.
MEDITATION
In astrology, the Sun represents the Primal Will manifested in the
human being as the Self Consciousness - the conscious personality
and free will. The Sun symbolizes this light of consciousness - the
fundamental psychic life force and the root of our individuality. It
is the very light of life itself for without its light we would have
neither physical life nor any conscious knowledge of our own
existence. Informed by the power of “The Sun” this card invokes
an atmosphere of achieving a higher level of consciousness and of
the liberation and illumination this accomplishment brings.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When The Sun is revealed Upright in your reading, its meaning(s)
may correspond to: the light of success shining on the matter of
your inquiry; finding light and happiness in a love relationship;
your inner vision finally being realized; happiness in marriage;
success in your career; discovering the light of
inner freedom
necessary to love again; escaping the chains of impersonal fate
and claiming your personal freedom; a need to shine a light on the
realities
surrounding
your
finances;
attaining
creative self
fulfillment through a unique individual expression of your own
inner light; freeing yourself from the bondage of ignorance;
striving to achieve a higher level of self realization.
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When The Sun is revealed Reversed in your reading, its
meaning(s) may correspond to: a lack of success; a failure of
vision; an inability to find happiness in love; a lack of fulfillment
in life; giving in to a sense of inner darkness; falling prey to
disillusionment; stagnation in an intimate relationship; making a
serious mistake in judgment; a failure to develop and actualize
your inner potentials as an individual; a need for greater self
development on your part; being overly concerned with personal
glory, vanity, arrogance and superficial display.
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JUDGEMENT
The Voice of the Primal Fire
Fire
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
A Great Angel blows a golden trumpet calling upon the human
beings who are floating on the sea of consciousness to rise up out
of their coffins and be reborn as evolved and realized individuals
upon hearing the seven note voice of the Primal Fire. Awakening
they rise up to greet the Angelic Messenger who brings them this
precious gift and open their arms in welcoming acceptance. Before
we can attain any authentic understanding of this image, we must
first firmly cast aside any association with the Christian theme of
the resurrection of the body in “The Last Judgement”as this is not
the intent or meaning of this card. The “Judgement”is upon the
individuals as to whether or not they hear and accept the revealed
word of the Divine Life Power as uttered by the Angel who sits
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upon a bulbous grey cloud sporting red wings and golden hair
tinged in red. This messenger of the Divine Consciousness also
wears a blue garment covering its upper body and carries a trumpet
to which is affixed a white banner upon which is painted a red
cross of four equal arms. The Seven lines which emerge from the
trumpets mouth symbolize the most important meaning of this
card. These lines represent the Inner Fire - the seven aspects of the
Life Power which when taken as a whole symbolize the Principal
of Consciousness as manifested in the human psyche. They are the
inner lights of being which the personal consciousness must
recognize and integrate in order to attain spiritual understanding
and true human awakening.
MEDITATION
As one
of
the
three
primary
elements of the ancients, Fire
represents the creative and intuitive aspect of consciousness - the
direct apprehension of truth springing forth from the inner depths
of being; awakening, illuminating and transforming life through its
evolutionary power. It is this Fire that causes us to rise out of our
slumber and apply our lives to meaningful and constructive ends
instead of wasting them in the idle pursuit of pleasure and the
endless acquisition of unnecessary material things. The energy of
Fire informing this image invokes an atmosphere of Higher
Consciousness and spiritual awakening though union with the
seven manifested aspects of the Divine Life Power.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When Judgement is revealed Upright in your reading, its
meaning(s) may correspond to: experiencing a spiritual awakening;
making the correct decision in this matter; a favorable judgment on
the situation or matter inquired about; embracing new found
pleasure and joy; the courage to move forward with your life; a
need to listen to your own inner voice; experiencing a new sense of
joy, freedom and accomplishment; finding renewed vitality.
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making the correct decision in the situation you have inquired
about; a commitment to achieving better health; a need to wrap up
unfinished business; clearing up lingering misunderstandings in
your relationships; a decision coming in your favor.
When Judgement is revealed Reversed in your reading, its
meaning(s) may correspond to: remaining buried in a materialistic
slumber; using bad judgment in this situation; a failure to find
happiness in love; an unhealthy clinging to the past; an unfavorable
judgment on the situation or matter inquired about; succumbing to
weakness of character; experiencing a feeling of disillusionment
and unhappiness in life; a time of spiritual stagnation; a need for
greater strength and self reliance; making an incorrect decision in
your life; a fear of evolutionary change; the need to be a stronger
person; a decision that is not going to be in your favor.
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THE WORLD
The Great One of the Night of Time
Earth/Saturn
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
Floating in the center of a clear blue sky is a partially nude woman,
“The World Dancer”who dances within the green laurel wreath of
Cosmic Nature that surrounds her. The Dancer is clothed in a royal
purple scarf that covers her pelvis and is thrown over her shoulders
and trails behind her feet. In her hands she holds two white wands
symbolizing that she is the wielder of the creative powers and
potencies inherent in both the masculine and feminine aspects of
being. At the four corners of the card stand the four figures of the
Zodiac - the Bull, the Lion, the Eagle and the Man - the sustaining
energies that are the stabilizing poles of creation. The ends of the
green wreath are joined at the top and bottom by two red ties in the
form of figure eights - the symbols of eternity.
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MEDITATION
The planetary ruler of this card is Saturn, the symbol of time and
the material universe. It is a crystallizing power invoking out of
ourselves a sense of duty, responsibility, spirituality and our other
highest human qualities. In the cyclical progression of time that is
the core of human experience Saturn aids us in penetrating the veil
between the material and the eternal and revealing to us that the
union of Spirit, Soul, Mind and Substance within the World
Dancer reflects the mystery of the One Eternal Self that dances
within us. Through the power of Saturn “The World”invokes an
atmosphere of completion - of taking up our vision and willingly
fulfilling it by dancing our individual dance within the eternal
dance of life itself.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When The World is revealed Upright in your reading, its
meaning(s) may correspond to: success and self fulfillment;
fulfilling your destined role in the world; a need to focus on your
present accomplishments; a need to concentrate on present
circumstances; finally attaining the success you have sought;
getting the recognition you deserve; reaping the rewards of all your
hard work; the fulfillment of your romantic desires; triumph in
your current undertaking; liberating yourself from a stereotyped
existence; finding your true purpose in this world; a need to put
forth your best effort; your achievements finally being recognized;
your hard work being handsomely rewarded; having the courage to
claim your rightful place in the world.
When The World is revealed Reversed in your reading, its
meaning(s) may correspond to: “a lack of success and/or
fulfillment; being reluctant or unwilling to play a meaningful role
in life; an intense fear of change; pursuing success that is not yet
won; limiting your opportunities; experiencing a profound lack of
personal vision; always looking for the easy way out; refusing to
take any responsibility for your life; disappointment in your
progress through life.
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a failure to achieve your goals; drifting aimlessly and without
purpose through existence; dissatisfaction with your present career;
disappointment with your love life; constantly succumbing to the
inertia brought on by laziness; a need to put forth more effort on
your part; experiencing loss of control over your life; a failure to
accomplish any thing meaningful or real in your life.
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The Aces
THE ACES
new beginnings and the potential for manifestation and creative
growth inherent in all new beginnings. It is a number of latent
power and inherent potential that lies in service to a Will that can
bring these inherent potentials into manifestation and to fruition.
Aces often appear in Tarot Readings as indicating a positive or
negative atmosphere surrounding the question; as a “Yes”or “No”
answer to such questions requiring this type of response; or as an
indication of a positive (or a negative) potential inherent within the
situation and indicating a potential tendency towards growth or
stagnation.
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THE ACE OF WANDS
The Root of the Powers of Fire
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
Against a neutral grey sky an illuminated hand emerges from a
bulbous grey cloud that magically floats in the air and offers a
budding Wand. In the background flows a gentile stream that
meanders by three trees growing near its banks. Eight buds fall
from this fertile staff and float in the wind. They descend to take
root and grow in the fertile soil below so their inherent potentials
may bear flower and fruit. A castle sits at the top a hill on the far
horizon symbolizing the lofty goal of those who strive to realize
and actualize these potentials through the expression of their
creative will in union with the Will of the Creative Spirit shining
within the inner self.
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MEDITATION
The Will is the beacon of the Psyche and the rudder of the ship of
the Self. As we cast our light so shall we see; as we turn our keel
so do we steer our path. The realization of the potentialities
inherent in the act of creative willing determine whether or not the
creative possibilities in life will attain realization or just fall onto
infertile soil to just decay and die. Wands embody the spark of life
– the fire of the creative will within our inner self; the fire of the
creative will in action; and the fire of the creative will in union
with the higher will of the Divine Spirit. When we encounter the
Ace of Wands we meditate upon the Divine energy that is the
motive power of life itself - an energy that expresses itself in
human creativity and supports our drive to survive and prosper as
it emerges and unfolds itself in time.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When The Ace of Wands is revealed Upright in your reading, its
meaning(s) may correspond to: a positive response to your inquiry;
the potential for a new beginning; a promise of future growth; an
indication of
success in a romantic relationship or in a career
move; an idea or project having real growth potential; a need for
strength of will, innovative thinking and/or inventiveness; a time
to trust your creative instincts and act resolutely on your own
original ideas; the courage to adopt a pioneering attitude and act
with initiative and passion; a time to pursue a path of spiritual and
creative growth; seeking out new opportunities that may presently
be unrecognized; maintaining a steadfast belief in yourself; the
potential to fulfill a current ambition; a time of fertility; a need to
take the sexual initiative in a relationship; the discovery of a new
potential for creative expression; the potential to achieve your
future goals.
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When The Ace of Wands is revealed Reversed in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: a negative response to your
inquiry; weakness of will and/or a lack of initiative; a lack of
ambition and/or determination; a failure to formulate clear goals;
an indication of failure in a romantic relationship or in a career
move; not believing in yourself; remaining stagnant instead of
striving to grow; being at a creative standstill; a lack of the courage
necessary to press forward; a failure to seize the opportunity right
in front of you; a time of infertility; a lack of sexual interest;
heading towards a dead end.