TRUMPS CHEAT SHEET

Number Trump Keywords/Themes/”Phrases”

(Major Arcana)
Impulse, infatuation, blind to the truth, childlike, pure and uncorrupt, innocent, young, folly, potential,
uncertainty; “The eternal optimist”, “Ready to leap into anything”, “Taking each adventure as it comes”,
0 The Fool “Spontaneous and carefree”, “Going on a personal quest”, “Impulsively setting off into the unknown”,
“Unaware of his surroundings”, “No experience with life”, “The beginning of a journey”, “Acting without
thought”, “Failure to seize the moment”, “Unsure action”; This card has special abilities in the game
Initiative, persuasion, conscious awareness, actions, gifted, manual dexterity, skilled hands, emerging
talent, lack of imagination, confusion, uncoordinated efforts; “Ability to manifest”, “Realizing your
I The Magician potential”, “Knowledge is the key to success, but don’t deceive yourself that you know all the answers”,
“Focusing on a goal”, “Blessed with great talent”, “Putting creativity to use”, “Putting one’s gift to ill use”,
“Unable to learn new skills”
Secrets, hidden feelings, intuition, the healer, feminine power, silent potential, the unconscious, hidden
motivation, mysterious influences, developing talents, supreme knowledge, ignorance; “A secret needs to
II The High Priestess be revealed”, “Trust in your intuition”, “Seeing beyond what is obvious”, “Remembering something of
significance”, “Trials of life”, “Wise beyond your years”, “Lack of vision”, “Holding back true feelings”
Action, development, feminine vitality, sensual pleasure, abundance, compassion, creativity, nurturing,
feeling good about life, fertility, maternal, infidelity, domestic strife, infertility; “Focusing on beauty and
III The Empress art”, “In harmony with the natural world”, “Being extravagant”, “Luxurious living”, “Sensual awareness”,
“Goddess of fertility”,
Power, authority, father-figure, leadership, the power of reason, accomplishment, ambition,
incompetence, weakness, indecision; “Insensitivity to others, to their feelings and passions”, “Assertive
IV The Emperor dogmatic thinking”, “Orderly chaos”, “Establishing laws or family values”, “Taking control of a situation”,
“Structured thought”, “Sticking to the rules”, “Dominating all around you”
Conforming, holding back, respect, teaching, traditional rules and ceremony, spirituality, divine inspiration,
mercy, unorthodox, impotence, poor advice; “Fitting in with the status quo”, “Accepting discipline”, “Peer
V The Hierophant pressure”, “Studying higher values”, “Sharing a belief system”, “Knowing how to act appropriately”,
“Discrimination from knowledge”, “Control over spiritual needs”
Love, completeness, choice, temptation, commitment, hypnotized, passion, romance, separation, division,
conflict; “The power of love and how we deal with it”, “What do you mean by the word ‘Love’”, “Seeking
VI The Lovers wholeness”, “Being true to your values”, “Sexual harmony”, “’Made in heaven’ relationship”, “Romantic
desire”, “Feeling drawn to another”, “Making a choice”, “Knowing what is right and wrong for you
personally”, “Wanting union”
Diligence, willpower, honesty, perseverance, failed plans, poor strategy; “Control over feelings and
thoughts”, “Being pulled in two directions”, “Learning to stick to the right path”, “Sexual prowess”, “Being
VII The Chariot successful”, “Determination to win at all costs”, “Wanting victory”, “High adventure and taking risks”,
“Being in the driving seat”, “Mental and physical journeys”, “Overcoming past adversity”, “Journey to a
new place”, “Venturing into the unknown”
Strength, courage, self-awareness, compassion, power, endurance, defeat, surrender; “Facing reality”,
“Taking control of your life”, “Learning to take responsibility for your actions”, “Ability to forgive
VIII Strength imperfection”, “Being tolerant of others’ faults”, “Inner strength”, “Awareness of your instinctive
responses”, “Imposing your will on a wild beast”,
Discrimination, discretion, detachment, withdrawal, solitude, exile, outcast, hidden knowledge, secrecy,
social, sharing information; “Search for inner wisdom”, “Knowledge is a burden”, “Fear of revealing a
IX The Hermit secret”, “Needing the truth at all costs”, “Wanting to be alone”, “Self-searching questions”, “Looking for
direction or guidance”, “Withdrawal from relationship”, “One who seeks to be alone”, “One with the
community”
Inevitability, luck, timing, turning point, destiny, fortune, fate, chance, unplanned happenings, destiny,
unfortunate events, unexpected results; “There is no certainty in life except uncertainty”, “Each moment is
X The Wheel of Fortune a new beginning”, “The only constancy is change itself”, “Synchronicity and coincidence”, “Seeing patterns
and cycles repeating in life”, “Feeling you are being swept along with the tide”, “Taking advantage of
chance”, “Opportunity knocks, open the door”, “Unpredictable events”
Fairness, harmony, equality, cause and effect, balance, strong character, fairness, abuse, taking sides,
bias; “Objective thinking restores balance”, “Interaction and communication are essential”, “Accepting the
XI Justice truth”, “Taking responsibility for your choices”, “Making decisions”, “Looking at both sides of the
argument”, “Sexual equality”, “Corruption creeps in”
Transition, readjustment, limbo, paradox, apathy, indecision, opportunities missed, wasting time, lack of
progress; “Sacrifice may be necessary”, “Bored with life, anticipation of progress”, “Static relationship”,
XII The Hanged Man “Seeing life from a different angle”, “Changing priorities”, “Relinquishing control”, “Take a step back to
move forward”, “Letting time pass you by”, “Feeling stalled by life”
Change, new beginnings, endings, transformation, metamorphosis, loss, end of ways, turbulent change,
bad situations; “The end of an old cycle and the beginning of a new one”, “Let go of the past, don’t fear
XIII Death being true to yourself”, “One door closes, another opens”, “A parting of the ways”, “Accepting the
inevitable”, “Getting down to the nitty-gritty”, “Accepting the cycles of change”, “With death comes
rebirth”,
Self-control, compromise, moderation, virtue, patience, balance, conflict, bad combinations, discord,
excess; “The blending of ideas”, “Harmony and understanding”, “Moderation is the key to success”,
XIV Temperance “Alchemical process”, “Recognizing cooperation”, “Healing energy”, “Potion of Harmony”, “Channeling
one’s energy”, “Combining elements for new results”
Bondage, materialism, living a lie, temptation, oppression, evil fantasies, obsessive desires, greed, mind
control; “Ignorance in relationship”, “Thirst for money or power”, “Unconscious reactions”, “Childlike
XV The Devil responses”, “Self-imposed bondage”, “Being obsessed”, “Relinquishing control”, “Chained to addictive
patterns of behavior”, “Manipulation by others”, “Negative thinking”, “Limited perception, generalization”,
“Unwavering pursuit of material gain”
External disruption, unexpected events, revelation, severe or abrupt change, loss, accident, traumatic
event, ruin, upheaval; “Breakdown of the old to herald the new”, “Acceptance that no defense is totally
XVI The Tower secure”, “Learn to adapt and adjust quickly”, “Suddenly seeing the truth of a matter”, “Dramatic
upheaval”, “Having a change in fortune”, “Unexpected challenges”, “Chaos all around you”, “Inability to
break from sad events”, “Redundancy in life”
Inspiration, ideal love, truth revealed, hope, renewed faith, stagnant creativity; “Realization of a dream”,
“Insight and self-belief are essential for happiness”, “Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel”, “Knowing
XVII The Star you are going to be successful”, “Freely giving of yourself in love”, “Idealization of a person or a goal”,
“Visionary progress”, “New trust in a relationship”, “Sign of good things”, “Fulfillment in life’s pleasures”,
“Doubting one’s abilities”
Intuition, fear, self-deceit, illusion, brain-washing, dark influences, trickery, subconscious control, avoiding
reality, strange forces, delusional thoughts, lies, despair; “Tricky love affair”, “Blind to the truth”,
XVIII The Moon “unrealistic dreams”, “Feeling confused”, “Feeling worried and apprehensive”, “Trusting your intuition”,
“Losing touch with reality”, “Controlling minds like a puppeteer”
 Communication, sharing, happiness, joy, positive energy, creativity, growth, friendship, engagement,
happy times, pure joy, loneliness, unstable, separation; “Accomplishment in love”, “New friendship”,
IXX The Sun “Feeling enlightened”, “Positive accomplishment”, “Believing in yourself”, “Self-confidence”, “Being the
center of attention”, “Shining under the spotlight”, “Successful social relationship”
Liberation, judgment, inner calling, transformation, new beginnings, awakening, guilty feelings, worry,
delay; “Accounting for past actions”, “Revaluation and revival”, “Dropping old values”, “embracing new
XX Judgment ones”, “Accepting things the way they are”, “There is no one to blame, not even yourself”, “Accountability
for one’s actions”, “Fear of death”
Completion, fulfillment, freedom, cosmic love, freedom from fear, triumph, hard-fought victory,
frustration, incomplete projects, failed endeavors; “Reward for hard work and effort”, “Time for
XXI The World celebration of self and others”, “Feeling the world is your oyster”, “Traveling both physically and
mentally”, “Accomplishing what you set out to achieve”, “Discovering a solution”, “Feeling at one with
yourself and the universe”, “Experience has transformed you”, “Completion of a journey”

SUITS CHEAT SHEET

Playing Card
Suit Keywords/Themes
Equivalent
Pentacles
Discs Diamonds ♦ Health, Wealth, Physical, “Home”, Combat actions
Coins
Wands
Rods Clubs ♣ Creativity, Action, Passion, “Spirit”, Mystical actions
Staves
Cups
Chalices Hearts ♥ Love, Emotion, Empathy, “Heart”, Social actions
Goblets
Swords
Blades Spades ♠ Thought, Challenge, Observation, “Mind”, Mental actions
Athame’s

What can I spend a Chance Token On? Card Value

The Pagat 0
1. Spend a Chance Token to play a card out of your Fate Hand All Pips 1
2. Spend to invoke a card’s effect (for bonus or description) Page 2
3. Spend to bloody a condition Knight 3
4. Spend to trade chairs with any other player Queen 4
5. Spend to burn an Experience Line
King 5
6. Stake Your Reputation
Trumps 6
7. L’accusation
The Angel 7
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Phrases
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Master (M) phrase applies +3 to the value of an applicable flip
Trouble (T) phrase applies -1 to the value of an applicable flip