A Little Tarot Handbook
The Key Concepts of the Major Arcana
The Fool (#0) New Beginnings/Chapters, Self-Belief
The Magician (#1) The Expert/Professional, Training/Expertise
The High Priestess (#2) Intuition, Mystery
The Empress (#3) Nurture/Care, Growth, Creativity
The Emperor (#4) Authority, Leadership, Focused Organizer
The Hierophant (#5) Personal Development, Inner Wisdom, Guidance
The Lovers (#6) Relationships, Duality, Love
The Chariot (#7) Advancement, Progress
Strength (#8) Inner Strength, Willpower
The Hermit (#9) Isolation, Space to Think
Wheel of Fortune (#10) Progress, Evolve, New Opportunities
Justice (#11) Truth, On the Right Path
The Hanged Man (#12) Delay, Frustration, Creative Thinking
Death (#13) Change, Transformation, Transition
Temperance (#14) Caution, Balance
The Devil (#15) Self-Doubt, Negative Blocks, Temptation, Distraction
The Tower (#16) Disruption, Rebuild
The Star (#17) Long-Term Goals or Plans
The Moon (#18) Mysterious Paths, Unknown, Coincidence
The Sun (#19) Growth, Nurturing, Healing
Judgement (#20) New Awakenings, Awareness
The World (#21) Harmony, Balance, Fulfillment
The Key Concepts of the Minor Arcana
Aces New Concept Eights Obstacles
Twos Choice Nines Attainment
Threes Creativity Tens Completion
Fours Stability Pages New Paths
Fives Change Knights Action
Sixes Perseverance Queens Patience
Sevens Experience Kings Knowledge
The Suits
Swords Thought
Pentacles The Physical
Wands The Spirit
Cups Emotion
Tarot Timings
Cups Spring
Wands Summer
Swords Fall/Autumn
Pentacles Winter
The Fool (#0) Uranus/Aquarius (Jan 21—Feb 20)
The Magician (#1) Mercury/Gemini/Virgo (May 21—Jun 20, Aug 21—Sept 20)
The High Priestess (#2) The Moon/Cancer (Jun 21—Jul 20)
The Empress (#3) Venus/Taurus/ Libra (Apr 21—May 21, Sept 21—Oct 20)
The Emperor (#4) Aries (Mar 21—Apr 20)
The Hierophant (#5) Taurus (Apr 21—May 21)
The Lovers (#6) Gemini (May 21—Jun 20)
The Chariot (#7) Cancer (Jun 21—Jul 20)
Strength (#8) Leo (Jul 21—Aug 20)
The Hermit (#9) Virgo (Aug 21—Sept 20)
Wheel of Fortune (#10) Sagittarius (Nov 21—Dec 20)
Justice (#11) Libra (Sept 21—Oct 20)
The Hanged Man (#12) Neptune/Pisces (Feb 21—Mar 20)
Death (#13) Scorpio (Oct 21—Nov 20)
Temperance (#14) Sagittarius (Nov 21—Dec 20)
The Devil (#15) Capricorn (Dec 21—Jan 20)
The Tower (#16) Mars/Aries (Mar 21—Apr 20)
The Star (#17) Aquarius (Jan 21—Feb 20)
The Moon (#18) Pisces (Feb 21—Mar 20)
The Sun (#19) Leo (Jul 21—Aug 20)
Judgement (#20) Pluto/Scorpio (Oct 21—Nov 20)
The World (#21) Saturn/Capricorn (Dec 21—Jan 20)
The Celtic Cross
M ost Celtic Crosses are similar as they are a ten-card spread. It takes the client's question and analyses it from
about every possible direction that you can think of, and it is a very powerful way of reading for a client, which is
why the Celtic Cross has lasted as long as it has.
Positions
1 & 2 Define the question
3 The Goal
4 Barriers/Obstacles
5 Strengths
6 External Influences
7 Timing
8 Immediate Steps
9 Overall Approach
10 Long Term Effect
Positions 1 and 2 - The client's question.
Position 3 - What is the client trying to achieve?
Position 4 - What are the barriers and obstacles that may prevent them from achieving their goal?
Position 5 - The client's strengths.
Position 6 - External influences. Are there any advisors or mentors that they can call on to help?
Position 7 – The timing. How long is it going to take to achieve this goal?
Position 8 - The immediate steps that the client needs to take to start moving in the right direction.
Position 9 - How should they approach achieving this goal?
Position 10 - If they achieve their goal, what is going to be the long-term effect on their life?
