Tarot has long been revered for giving detailed and ac curate forecasts. This is the first. deck of tarot cards cre ated that is 100 percent gentle, safe, nd trustworthy! All of the words in this deck, as well as the illistrations by Steve A Roberts, are postive, while stil retaining the magical effect iveness and meaning of traditional tarot. This uidebook gives you step-by-step instructions on how to conduct accurate read ings for yourself and others. it explains the general meaning o teach card and provides specific details that can offer more car ity and help you tap into your intuition An internationally known spirtual teacher and author Radleigh Valentinhas spoken at more than 70 events 10 countries since 2012. He isa regular participant of the annual Hay House World Summit anda frequent speak atthe Angel World Summitin London and Engekongrest in Germany and Austria. He has a popular Hay House Radio show, Magical Things with Radleigh Valentine, angh eek video show, Ask Rad! that streams on Facebook and Instagram Website: wwww-raleghvalentinecom Steve A. Roberts isan interatinaly acclaimed fantasy artist whose company, Fantasy Graphics, is based i Florida. Website: ww fantasy graphiccom UN ee Byer sir: Nick C Wekh + Cover ilustaton Steve A Robes Bpio of Rac © Para Odette + Photo of Steve: iia Roberts TENGEL TAROT CARDS Guidebook Radleigh | Valentine Artwork by Steve A. Roberts iid HAY HOUSE Carlsbad, California « New York City London « Sydney # New DelhiCopyright © 2018 by Rag Vlentne Art copyrght © by Steve A. Roberts Pubsned nthe Uned Sats by Hay House, mc: whayhousecom + Pale in Ausra by Hay House Aus Py. Lid: vow narouse ‘nas Publted i ee Untes Kingdom Hy Hoe Ui hajausecouk Published in Indy Hay Moise Pbishers oa tower. 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The High Prestes. The Empress The Emperor 15. £60 wenn 16. Life Expenence 17 The Star 18 The Moon 19) The Sun on 20 Renewal enn BL The Wot me‘The Minor Arcana... ‘The Suit of Fire Eight. Nine. Teron Page Knight Queen. King The Sut of Water BE 81 Two. 82 Three, 83 Four, - 84 Five 85 Six — 86 Seven 37 Ege. 99 Nae. 50 Ten - a D Page. - DD Keight 93 ‘Queen . 95 Kong. = eeeeeets7)The Suit of Air Keight Queen King, The Suit of Earth Ace Queen King. About the Artistennnn ‘About the Author.How to Work WITH THE ANGEL TAROT CARDS Tarot isa divination tool that dates back to the Ith century. The second tn tarot is silent, so the word is pronounced “tair [rhymes with aif] oh Interestingly, in North America, the first sllable is emphasized, whereas in other regions, it’s the second sylable Tarot has touched the lives of countless individuals, giving them peace, comfort, and insight in times of joy a6 well as in times of challenge. It's Cone of the most accurate ways to receive detailed guidance about your future and answers to your questions. Consuiting tarot cards is lke spending ‘ume with a dear wise relative who acknowledges both the shadows and the joys of life. However, many people are put off or frightened by the ‘traditional images and phrases in tarot. So the Angel Tarot Cards were created to preserve the ancient divination methods, while using only positive, gentle, and life-affirming words and pictures The deck retains the full scope of human emotions and experiences from traditional tarot, but reinterprets the fear-based images and wordsto enlighten, rather than to frighten, those who use the cards, This deck’s reinterpretation brings new and vibrant symbolism that may be unfamiliar to experi- enced tarot practitioners. However, whether youre new to tarot or well versed init, youll find that the messages in this deck are uplifting, refreshing, and accurate, It endeavors to preserve tarot’s traditional detailed answers, while simultaneously. simply ing the interpretations so you don't have to wade through multiple pages to receive guidance, Using Your Angel Tarot Cards Tarot was orginally two sets of cards, the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. (Arcana is the plural of arcanum, meaning a deep or profound secret or mystery) The two sets were later combined into the now-traditional 78 cards The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards that escribe major events and turing points in our lives (Guch as marriage. pregnancy, relationship and career changes, and personal challenges). The Major Arcana can also represent the different phases from childhood to old age.‘The Minor Arcana represents more ordinary day-to-day life events and is divided into four suits or elements: fre, water air and earth. The Minor Arcana cards are numbered | (Ace) through 10, pls the court cards—a Page (card I), a Knight (card 12), a Queen (card 13), and a King (card I4)—for each suit. Its most common to treat the tarot as one deck of cards. However, some people prefer to use the Major Arcana separately from the Minor Arcana. As you work with the Angel Tarot Cards, youll notice that each Major Arcana card features one of the 15 principal archangels! (A few archangels appear (on more than one card, as they embody aspects of several cards) These archangels provide strong protection and clear guidance as you travel along your spiritual path, The Major Arcana cards can also bbe mixed in with your other angel oracle decks to provide additional details in your readings. The Minor Arcana consists of four suits or elements, The earth element is represented with paintings of fairies, air with unicorns, water with ‘mermaids, and fire with friendly dragons. (Since air is traditionally represented by swords in tarot, the weapons have been replaced with the gentler imag- ery of unicorns whose horns are swordlke.) Court cards can represent either a situation or a person during a reading. When the reading showsthe influence of another person in your life (such as a lover), Pages and Queens represent females (or feminine men). and Knights and Kings represent males (or masculine women} ‘On a historical note, the Major Arcana was originally created with justice as the 8th card and Strength as the lth one, However, at the beginning of the 20th century, Arthur Edward Waite flipped the cards’ positions when he created his famous Rider-Waite deck, His reasons for doing so were obscure, and this inversion was disruptive to the flow of the Major Arcana’s spiritual-path story. So they have been restored to their original postions in the Angel Tarot Cards Since each individual tarot card has muitiple pos- sible meanings, recommend that you read its descrip- tion in this guidebook and let your intuition lead you to the appropriate interpretation ofthe reading. Trust your angels and feelings to guide you. The cards in this deck are rich with symbolism and imagery, which also provide answers and messages. Notice where your attention is drawn within each card's painting, as the illustration can hold equaly important messages. This -Buidebook, coupled with your intuition, will help you Understand the answers to all of your questions. Reversed or upside-down cards mean that you especially need to focus upon the issue connectedto that particular card. Reversals can also mean that the energy around that particular card's meaning is beginning to lessen. Here are the steps to give an oracle-card read- ing to yourseif or others: Step I: Clear Your Card Deck Since your cards are sensitive instruments, they need to be cleared of any energy they may have absorbed from the manufacturing process. (Steps | and 2 only need repeating after another person touches your deck or if your readings lack clarity because the cards have become clogged with too much energy) To dear your cards, first hold the deck in your rnondominant hand (the hand you normaly dont write ‘with, as this is the hand that receives energy. Form a fist with your other hand (this isthe one that sends energy), and knock on the cards once. This clears out the old energy so that the cards are nowy a blank slate and ready to be imbued with your own vibration, Step 2: Consecrate the Cards Briefly touch each of the cards to infuse them with your personal energy. You can simply touchone of the comers of each to accomplish this. Then fan the cards out with the artwork facing you, Hold the fanned cards to your heart and think about any prayers or intentions you'd lke to bestow upon your cards. For instance, you can say the following silently or aloud 1 ask that all of my readings with these cards be accurate and specific, and bring blessings to everyone involved, Please help me stay centered in my higher self so that I may clearly hear, see, feel, and know the Divine messages that wish to come through these readings.” ‘Ask and pray for whatever help you'd lke during your readings, such as confidence, clarity, compassion, and so forth. Your cards now carry your personal \ibration and intentions. Step 3: Ask a Question Think of a question you'd like an answer to. If you're giving a reading to someone, ask him or her to either think of or verbalize a question, Your angels and guides can hear your thoughts, so you needn't voice your queries aloud.Step 4: Shuffle the Cards Think ofthe question as you shuffle the cards, and ask the angels to help you with answers and guidance. I one or more cards “jump” out of the deck while youre shufling, place them to the side. They'l be part of your reading ‘As youre shuffling, you'likely notice feelings thoughts, words, or visions. This Divine guidance will help you further understand the cards you raw, $0 pay attention to these impressions as they ‘come to you When your cards begin to clump into two distinet sections, its time to stop shuffling. You may also receive a feeling, thought. or vision that tells you to stop—or you may even hear the words Stop shulfing now. Trust and honor these Divine messages that are helping you with the reading, You can't make a mistake and stop shuffling too early. as the Law of Attraction ensures that youl always choose the correct cards. Step 5: Choose a Card Pull the top card from the deck. This is the ‘answer to your question, or guidance about which healing steps to take to help you with the issue youveinured about. As you read the words on the card, notice any thoughts, additional words, feelings, or visions that come to you, as these are messages rom your angels and guides that personalize the card's Particular meaning for you. The picture also holds Signficance, so be sure to study its detals. I you set aside a card (or cards) that jumped” out of the deck while you were shuffing,carefuly examine it, to. Step 6: Consult This Guidebook Turn to the corresponding page within this guidebook for each card. The information there will give you specific guidance to help walk you through any life changes or to take appropriate action. As you read the words, notice any thoughts or feelings that come to you, as they, too, are a personalized part of the answer, Three-Card Spread After completing Steps 3 and 4, pick three cards from the top of the deck With the pictures and ‘words facing up, lay the first card to your left, the second one in the middle, and the third to the right.‘The card to yourleft speaks about the immediate past with respect to the situation you inquired about. The middle card reveals your question's ‘current status and what you need to know or work con right now. And the card to the right shows your immediate future if you continue on your present path and follow the guidance in the middle card, ‘Again, remember that you can improve your future by holding a positive outlook and following your inner guidance. The Celtic Cross ‘The most popular spread for tarot cards i called the Celtic Cross, and it can be used to answer ques- tions about any topic, This spread often cards reveals the basis of your situation, the challenge, the past, the present, the near future and the likely outcome. ‘After completing Steps 3 and 4, lay out ten cards faceup in the order shown in the diagram onthe folowing page.+ Card I represents the station + Card 2 represents the curent challenge affecting the isve + Card 3 represents the basis ofthe situation + Card 4 represents the past ast pertains ‘to the stuton, + Card 5 represents the present + Card 6 represents the near future + Card 7 represents your power in the situation, + Card 8 represents the elects of people around you + Card 9 represents your hopes or fea + Card 10 represents the outcome In the next section of this guidebook, youtl find meanings for each card, Remember that you have freewill choices about all areas of your life. You can also change the outcome of any situation through prayer, visualizaton, positive affirmations, and taking guided action. Your angels and guides can help alter your future for the better ifyou'l ust ask for, and be ‘open to, their assistance,THE MEANINGS OF THE CARDS This guidebook explains the general meanings for every card in the Angel Tarot Cards deck. As is ‘traditional in tarot, the Major Arcana cards are listed first numerically, folowed by the unnumbered Minor Arcana cards, which are grouped Ace through King by suit ‘When youre ready to look up a card's meaning find the corresponding page and read the interpreta- tion and symbolsm for the entry. Your inner wisdom will tll you if any of the information applies 10 you, Cr it may trigger further insights about your situation. Your intuition will offer you even more personalized messages from your angels and guides. so as you read, simultaneously pay attention to your thoughts and feelings.THE Major ARCANA ‘The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards describ- ing major events and turning points in our lives. As explained earlier, these cards can also represent the different stages from childhood to old age. Each is numbered, as is traditional in tarot, and features an archangel who is associated with the card's message.0 The Dreamer ‘The angels bring you this card because youre entering a new and exciting phase of your life. It’s important that you believe in yourself and know that the benevolent Universe wants you to succeed. Now is the time for faith, and commitment to your dreams! Take any necessary steps to move forward with confidence. Listen to your own inner guidance about fol: lowing your dreams, but be open to information from others regarding the detailed steps to take. You may need additional input or guidance from an expert before proceeding, but don't let this stallyour forward movernent. Actively seek the insight youneed. Additional meanings of this card: Leaps of faith, Creative solutions. Unexpected opportunities. ‘Asserting your independence. The need for optimis- tic approaches to challenges. Archangel Metatron isthe overseer of those who are new to the spiritual path, and to young people who are spiritually aware. He's a wonderful guide to call upon to help you overcome awkwardness and fully commit to taking action and moving forward ‘toward the fruition of your dreams. With Metatron’s help, you can retain childike awe and wonder while making your way in the world.The Magician ‘This card signals that it’s the right time to begin new projects! If you had any doubts about your abil- ity to manifest your dreams, leave them behind. In fact, the more self-confidence you have, the more success you experience! Fortunately, the angels can boost your inner strength if youll call upon them for help, Although you may not feel ready to move for ward upon your path, you're actually more prepared than you realize. Your life experiences have trained you for this moment, and the opportunities available to you at this time are magical. Its not necessary to take any more classes or read any more books,which would only delay you from walking through the door that’s presently open for you. Take focused action with respect to any plans you may have been preparing for, Additional meanings of this card: No more procrastination! Magical occurrences. Concentrated efforts. Unexpected resources, Archangel Raziel is the wizard-lke angel of spiritual secrets and mysteries who will open doors of opportunity for you. Hell also speed you along the pathway of manifestation so you'll enjoy success much more quickly than seems logically possible.2 The High Priestess You drew this card because the answers you seek lie in your feelings and emotions. Trust your intuition and the power of your natural psychic abili- ties! Also, pay attention to your dreams and any in- tuitive messages you receive, as they're accurately guiding you. There's no need to race into action right now, however: Instead, take time to gain more insight, since things may not be as they appear on the sur face. Withdraw from the noise of daily life and ask for guidance from your angels and guides, Everything you need to know will be revealed to you in time: just have patience.‘Additional meanings of this card: Silence is golden. Study spiritual topics. Keep your dreams and desires to yourself, Learn from emotional situations, Archangel Haniel is the goddess.lke angel of ‘grace and feminine spirituality (Such as intuition and clairvoyance). Like a true high priestess, Haniel will act as your spiritual teacher and advisor to aid you in discerning which feelings and ideas to follow as trustworthy guidance. Call upon Haniel to increase your clanty i connecting with the angeb.The Empress Your creativity and hard work are bringing you great rewards, according to this card, You have the Midas touch right now, so anything you nurture and give your loving attention to wil flourish, Marriage, children, and issues involving motherhood and cre- ativty are positively affected now. Whether youre trying to give birth to a child, nurture life into pla or pets, or help a new project or business to grow, your creative endeavors will be successful Enjoy the beautiful things in life, knowing that you deserve to be wonderfully provided for Take excellent care of your body with massage: yoga; or anything that, makes you fee! healthy vibrant, and luxurious,Additional meanings of this card: Abundance. ‘Spending time in nature. Indulging in creative and ar- tistic projects. Loving and nurturing yourself or oth- cers, A time of excellent emotional or physical health. Archangel Gabriel is the messenger angel who _suides and supports expectant and adoptive parents — a well as those involved in. “newborn” creative projects. Call upon Gabriel to inspire your creative ‘ideas and give you the courage and the opportunities to express them,4 The Emperor Its important to cultivate logic, discipline, and ‘order right now. This card signifies that although your dreams are valid and sound, they stil need guidelines and organization so that they can mani fest properly. Create a detailed plan for how you'll proceed, and maintain kind but authoritative control over how that plan is implemented, Feel empowered to take a leadership role in your career and any projects youre working on, Structure and order are your friends as you move from the preparation stage into the execution of your plans. Believe in your ability to be a positiveand diplomatic leader. Get organized so that you can be more effective. Additional meanings of this card: The desire tobe a success. Stability. Making wise choices. Secu- rity. Government agencies. Law enforcement. The respect of others. Fatherhood. Archangel Michael is the angel of strength and protection who oversees everyone’ life purpose. Call upon Michael for courage and strength as you make important and necessary life changes. He can also help you focus your logical mind and left-brain talents upon your projects.Unity ‘Working in groups enriches you right now. You drew this card because it’s time for you to expand your circle of friends or join a group. For example, you may want to enroll in school or become part of, 2 spiritual organization. This is also an optimal time to make friends with supportive new people who have integrity and a strong moral compass. It also time to question and review any rules, restrictions, or limited beliefs that have been placed ‘around your current situation (by you or by others) to make sure that they're fair to everyone involved, This can lft any previous blocks to the manifestation of your goals,Additional meanings of this card: Experts or mentors, The search for meaning in life, Having faith in group of people. Schools and spiritual insttu- tions Sandalphon is the archangel who delivers prayers from Earth to heaven. Call upon him to increase your faith and your commitment 10 your dreams and goak.The Lovers ‘This card signals that a significant relationship is ‘on your mind. It may be romantic in nature, or it may be an intimate but platonic friendship. Communica- tion is key right now, and it's important to develop ‘rust within the relationship. You can safely share your feelings with someone close to you. Its also time to make an important decision about your life. The conclusions you reach now greatly influence your future, so it's important to weigh your options carefully. Make sure your choices are thoroughly considered and that you're able to act upon them,‘Additional meanings of this card: The need for balance. A return to good health. Marriage and weddings. ‘Archangel Raphael, in addition to being the angel of health and traveling, is the patron of soul ‘mates. Raphael can help with significant relationships, including those of romance, friendship, business, and family. He can also help you manifest the soukmate partnership of your dreams,7 The Chariot Congratulations! This card means youlve suc cessfully balanced a recently challenging situation! Your ability to see both sides, take action, and make decisions has garnered you approval, respect, and gratitude. So, bask in the joy of what you've accom- plished! Stay calm and grounded, and be clear about what you're trying to achieve. It’s important to show self-control, determination, and the willingness to go the distance at this time. Exercise control firmly. but kindly—with other people,Additional meanings of this card: Self-