its meaning(s) may correspond to: success in the matter of your
inquiry; courage; skill; cleanliness of heart; cleverness; mental
agility; coldness; self discipline; integrity; strength; focused will
and energy; success in love.
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When Appearing Reversed and Representing a Person
Reversed, this card represents someone who is a troublemaker. He
is an
arrogant braggart who is always
ready to
start a fight.
Craftiness and secrecy are the tools of his trade as he coldly
formulates plans that will lead to someone’
s demise. He loves
being a tyrant and will oppress anyone whom he perceives to be
weaker than him. Beware of treachery and deceit if you enter into
any relationship with this person as his destructive nature could be
your undoing.
When Appearing Reversed and Not Representing a Person
When The Knight of Swords is revealed Reversed in your
reading, its meaning(s) may correspond to: a lack of success in the
matter of inquiry; a taste for tyranny; craftiness and financial deceit
at work in your situation; hidden secrets that could lead to your
undoing; someone causing trouble for you at work; the folly of
displaying impudence towards your superiors; destructiveness in
your personal relationships; arrogance towards your peers; a
problem caused by practicing treachery and deceit in your career.
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THE KNIGHT OF PENTACLES
The Prince of the Chariot of Earth
Air of Earth
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
Under a golden yellow sky the son of the Earth sits astride his
heavy mount while pausing beside a field of freshly plowed soil.
His armor is of the plainest steel and his black horse is adorned in
with the barest and most utilitarian trim. He holds a single gold
Pentacle before him which he carefully considers with great
fascination in his slow and methodical manner as his black horse
stands patiently in a patch of greenery beside carefully ploughed
furrows of fertile earth. Ever trustworthy and reliable, he is a true
son of the Earth – a simple man, but one of solid character.
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MEDITATION
Strength and solid practicality unite in this son of the Earth
allowing him to pursue a slow and steady path to the realization of
his goals. His dedication to his humble dreams knows no equal and
even though he proceeds slowly and cautiously he will attain their
realization in the end and eventually overtake many of his
competitors who will have exhausted themselves and fallen by the
wayside. The Airy Spirit fertilizing the rich soil of the Earth is the
secret way the Consciousness indwelling in Nature makes its slow
but steady evolutionary progress and brings all living things to
fruition each in their own time and for their own span.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When the Knight of Pentacles appears in a reading he may indicate
you, another person close to you, someone who may enter your
life, an aspect of your own personality or an aspect of yourself that
needs to be recognized and developed or asserted. He may also
represent a situation you find yourself in.
When Appearing Upright and Representing a Person
The Knight of Pentacles is a diligent person who lives by
conventional values and holds a traditional point of view. He is a
hardworking person – an individual who is totally reliable and
completely trustworthy. He can be responsible to a fault but is
often perceived by others as being dull minded, insensitive and
unimaginative. Hard work is the motto he lives by and he attains
his goals in a characteristically steady and methodical manner.
Many try to outdo him but when the finish line is finally reached
he is usually the last man standing.
When Appearing Upright and Not Representing a Person
When The Knight of Pentacles is revealed Upright in your
reading, its meaning(s) may correspond to: success in the matter of
your inquiry; being respected for your reliability; a need to
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relationship; having a responsible attitude towards money and
finances; exercising practicality in your career choice; being
methodical, patient and hard working at your employment; making
slow and steady progress in your present position in life.
When Appearing Reversed and Representing a Person
When appearing reversed, this card images a dull minded
individual who lives only for his own personal satisfaction. He is
an insensitive clod who worships only the material aspect of life
and lets nothing stand in the way of the fulfillment of his sensual
desires. You should avoid any close personal association with this
man lest the aura of idleness and stagnation surrounding him
envelop you also.
When Appearing Reversed and Not Representing a Person
When The Knight of Pentacles is revealed Reversed in your
reading its meaning(s) may correspond to: a lack of success in the
matter of your inquiry; stagnation in life; being at a dead end in a
relationship; a caution about idleness at work; timidity over self
advancement; a fear of financial or personal responsibility;
choosing pleasure seeking over committed love; carelessness in
your career choice; problems caused by exhibiting a dull minded
insensitivity towards others; being too impatient and demanding
towards others; just plodding along in your present position.
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The Queens
Queens represent the Water element. The great Queen of Wands
stands ready to go forth and put her great power in service to her
subjects; the Queen of Cups contemplates her chalice of dreams,
asking herself whether or not she dares to look within; the
sorrowing Queen of Swords beckons you forward to receive her
stern judgment and the lush Queen of Pentacles dwells in her
fertile splendor amid the bountiful miracles of Mother Nature.
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THE QUEEN OF WANDS
The Queen of the Thrones of Flame
Water of Fire
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
The alluring Queen of Wands sits on her throne holding a
flowering wand of authority in one hand and a sunflower in her
other hand. Upon her head and gracing her perfectly styled hair sits
a gold crown topped in a leafy pattern. The back of her throne is
decorated with images of lions and sunflowers and extends
upwards into an infinite light blue sky. Her royal robes are free of
all adornment and reflect the simplicity and purity of her character.
To the left and right of her throne are carved the images of lion’
s
heads, one of which gazes outward as a lookout as other gazes up
at her with a single baleful eye. Her visage is open and
inviting but
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a somewhat sinister black cat stands before her throne observing
and evaluating all who seek audience.
Cats were sacred to Isis,
the mother Goddess of the ancient Egyptians and this feline
symbolizes that within her fiery personality also dwells something
potentially sinister which may be unleashed upon those who may
seek to threaten her or the fiery feminine creative power within her
may be used for either good or evil ends.
MEDITATION
As Water of Fire this alluring Queen combines the strength of deep
emotion and spiritual vision with the power of an intelligent,
energetic and purposeful will. She is a loving, practical, gracious,
fertile and self assured woman who prospers through an adaptable,
tough and independent approach to all within her sphere of
influence. She maintains the proper balance of heart and mind and
through her intelligence, will, vision and imagination always
realizes the dreams that dwell in her heart.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When the Queen of Wands appears in a reading she may indicate
you, another person close to you or in your life at the moment,
someone who may enter your life, an aspect of your own
personality or an aspect of yourself that needs to be recognized and
developed or asserted. She may also represent a situation you find
yourself in.
When Appearing Upright and Representing a Person
This Queen represents a self confident, honest and generous
woman who is of sound judgment, is practical and kind, and is
capable of intelligent thought and action. She has great inner
strength and leads an energetic, self determined and independent
life. The Queen has a love of home and the power to attract what
she wants. She is fruitful in mind and body and has a deep love of
Nature and all growing things.
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The Queen is a charismatic woman who is well liked and
honorable, shrewd in her personal and financial affairs, correct in
her judgments and successful in both her personal and business
matters.
When Appearing Upright and Not Representing a Person
When The Queen of Wands is revealed Upright in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: romantic and sexual success; a
need to exercise more sexual initiative; having self confidence in
your choice of career; retaining your independence in the
workplace; relying on your inner strength; living with vitality,
honesty and generosity; exercising greater practicality in
managing your present financial situation; living with kindness
and intelligence;
a need for greater sexual aggression in your
relationship; using sound judgment when acting on a passionate
emotional attraction; cultivating the charismatic personality so
necessary to your success; being honorable in your behavior
towards your subordinates;
being shrewd in your business
dealings; remaining faithful to your spouse in spite of the many
temptations facing you.
When Appearing Reversed and Representing a Person
This Queen signifies a cold and domineering woman who is prone
to jealousy, may be abusive, and is inclined to be stubborn, self
righteous and narrow minded. She can be obstinate and vengeful
and can suddenly turn against others without reason or any just
cause. As a woman she is egotistical and inconsiderate of others
and allows her loved ones no emotional independence. If they try
to rebel and assert their independence she resorts to emotional
blackmail to keep them dependent on her. She is prone to deceit
and can be unfaithful to her lover or spouse.
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When Appearing Reversed and Not Representing a Person
When The Queen of Wands
is revealed Reversed in your
reading, its meaning(s) may correspond to: a lack of personal
success; a failure to sufficiently actualize yourself; a lack of sexual
opportunity; a lack of romantic or sexual success; emotional
coldness overtaking your relationship; being undone by jealousy in
the workplace; obstinacy in your personal relationships causing
unnecessary
conflicts;
excessive
self
righteousness
when
considering other points of view; selfishness blocking forward
progress. being undone by your own self conceit and egotism; a
lack of consideration for others leading to social isolation; taking a
narrow-minded approach to your present situation that could lead
to your undoing; deceiving others as to how you truly feel about
them; marital infidelity being revealed.
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THE QUEEN OF CUPS
The Queen of the Throne of Waters
Water of Water
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
Lost in the depths of her creative imagination the Queen of Cups
contemplates a closed chalice whose handles are shaped as winged
angels and whose cover resembles the dome of a cathedral
complete with a decorative spire and an equal armed cross. A gold
crown sits upon her head and she is robed in silver and blue. She
sits upon an ornate stone throne decorated with images of Sea
Nymphs and Water Spirits, the top of which is crowned by a large
conch shell. Her throne sits on a rocky outcropping and her feet
rest upon a pile of colorful precious stones that have washed
ashore but they do not touch the rippling waters that lap up against
the shoreline.
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MEDITATION
In Water of Water the perfect essence of the Holy Feminine power
finds its fullest and most powerful expression in The Queen of
Cups with her powerful connection to the emotions, imagination
and instincts. She combines mental acuity with a nurturing and
maternal soul causing the great sea to give birth to the secrets
hidden in the watery depths of the Divine Imagination and bringing
forth these precious gems into the light of her world. This Queen
embodies all those qualities of mystery and beauty that are
enshrined as the highest qualities of the Eternal Feminine:
intelligence,
imagination,
creativity,
sincerity,
loyalty
and
devotion. She is the pure essence of Water – the Queen of the Inner
Kingdom of the Soul.
INTUITIVE CLOUDS
When the Queen of Cups appears she may indicate yourself,
another person close to you, someone who may enter your life, an
aspect of your own personality or an aspect of yourself that needs
to be recognized and developed or asserted. She may also represent
a situation you may find yourself in.
When Appearing Upright and Representing a Person
The Queen of Cups is a woman who values emotional awareness
and imagination above all else. She is a practical, honest,
intelligent and fair-minded woman but sometimes exhibits a lack
of common sense. She lives on feeling and imagination and is a
very impressionable person who is easily led and is often more a
reflection of others opinions than her own. Although she would
rather spend her time gazing into the secret springs of imagination,
she is a good woman – a loving and devoted wife and mother who
is loyal to her husband and family. She is kind of heart but is not
inclined to generosity when it comes to helping her friends. Her
needs and the needs of her family always come first.
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When Appearing Upright and Not Representing a Person
When The Queen of Cups is revealed Upright in your reading, its
meaning(s) may correspond to: success in the matter of your
inquiry; a reflective, feeling and imaginative nature;
gentile
happiness; finding pleasure in a fulfilling relationship; gaining
loyalty in the workplace; devotion; practicality; the need for
scrupulous honesty in a current financial transaction; fair
mindedness towards your subordinates; goodness; kindness of
heart towards those less fortunate than you; nurturing your strong
intuitive abilities; a need for introspection concerning a proper
choice of careers; being fair minded in settling disputes brought
before you.
When Appearing Reversed and Representing a Person
Reversed, this card points to a woman of perverse character and to
someone who can be extremely untrustworthy. She is very
unreliable and can use her considerable intelligence for evil ends.
She never can be depended upon as her opinions change swiftly
and without any apparent reason. This Queen cannot control her
emotions and is often inclined to hysterical fits. Vice and
immorality pervade her life and will infect yours. Be extremely
careful around this woman.
When Appearing Reversed and Not Representing a Person
When The Queen of Cups is revealed Reversed in your reading,
its meaning(s) may correspond to: a lack of success in the matter of
inquiry; failure to cultivate a relationship with the inner Holy
Feminine; a feeling of unhappiness; bitterness over a failed