CONTENTS

Introduction 4
The Cards 5
The Reading 7
The Major Arcana 21
The Minor Arcana 66
BONGS 67
BUDS 82
PIPES 97
JOINTS 112
About the Authors 128
I N T R O D U C T I O N
In the history of humankind's journeytoward
selfknowledge, there is perhaps nomore natural
pairing than weed and tarot.For thousands of years,
cannabis has beenused in myriad forms to encourage
seekingexpansion, clarity, healing, and peace. Andfor
hundreds of years, tarot cards havedone the same,
providing guidance, framework, and interpretation for
examining al!of life's mysteries, from the mundane
to the exotic.

Maybe no single word better illuminatesthe

intersection of these two pursuits orpassions than
seeking-although it's worthnoting that both pot and
tarot first becamepopularized for other purposes. In
600oBCE China, hemp seeds were being usedfor food
before being developed for hempclothing. Eventually,
people partook of theplant itself for medicinal
purposes.

Tarot cards likely originated in themid-ffteenth

century in ltaly as a mereentertaining card game. In
fact, not untilthe nineteenth century's interest in
spirituaand occult practices did the tarot deck
reallycatch on as we use it now: a deck of cards

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that uses symbols to refect our
circumstances and provide us with insight
andguidance.

Naturally, then, as weed and

weedculture have evolved to far surpass
anyoutdated imagery of the hapless
stonedhippie, it only makes sense that
tarot andpot are soul mates of a sort,
both used attimes for entertainment and
at times forserious self-seeking.

There are, of course, as many

differenttypes of pot users as there are,
well, pot.This deck is good for everyone
, whetherit is the occasional toker who
seeks alittle peace of mind and a glimpse
into thefuture or the more dedicated,
everydayuser, (This deck can be enjoyed,
of course,without a pot pairing, but
again, marryingthe two pursuits might
just make sense andenrich both
experiences.)

T H E C A R D S
Each deck of tarot cards is divided into
twomain groups, or arcana, from the Latin
arcanum, meaning "secret." The Major
Arcanaconsists of 22 cards and represents
life'sbig-picture issues, overarching
themes, andkey refections. The Minor
Arcana consists

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of 56 cards that represent daily
challengesend the nuances within the bigger
ideas pu!forth by the Major Arcana.

The Minor Arcana consists of four suitseach

representing a different natural elemenand
its corresponding infuence on day-today
life, In this deck, those suits are
markedwith the following symbols:

The Suit of Joints, traditionallyWands,

represents fire and is corcerned with
passion,inspirationenergy, and spirituality
.

The Suit of Bongs, traditionallyCups,

represents water andreflects matters to do
with relationships, feelings, and
creativity

The Suit of Pipes, traditionallySwords,

represents air and isconcerned with
thinking, intellectaction, and change.

The Suit of Buds, traditionallyPentacles,

represents earth and is concerned with
financial matters material possessions,
and career issues, In this deck, Pentacles
are represented by all forms of
themarijuana plant. 6
 T H E R E A D I N G
Prepping for the Reading
First and most important, you'll wantto
get in the right mindset for
openlyexploring the wisdom of the cards.
lf thatlooks like indulging in a little
puff (or five)before beginning, do what
makes you feelmost comfortable. Next, you
should go intothe reading with a
question or focus heldconfidently in mind
before you begin.(lfyou're reading for
someone else, they'recalled the querent
and they should be theone with a question
/focus in mind.) Shufethe deck and then
cut it with your left handand choose a
spread for your reading.

Spreads and Layouts

There are as many ways to lay out

tarotcards as there are strains at your
dispensary.Some of the spreads are
simple, someextremely complex, Some are
aimed atproviding an overall perspective
or insightinto problems or
circumstances in thequerent's past,
present, or future, and somecan answer
specific questions or problems.
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On the following pages are seven of
themost common layouts and guidance on
howto read them. You may choose to try
thesespreads and research even more, or
youmay quickly come to find the right
spreadfor the right level of, well,
enlightenmentyou're feeling at any given
time.

For most spreads, cards are laid

outfacedown and then turned over to
beread, and the order of both is
important.Refer to the illustrations for
each spread tounderstand the layout and
reading orderof the more complicated
spreads.Use theguides to the cards in
this booklet to helpyou interpret the
messages.

Remember, it takes time to learn howto

interpret the cards and
familiarizeyourself with the meanings af
each. Don'tbe surprised if what you see
doesn't makesense right away, lt may
take a while for themeaning to become
clear, but trust yourinstincts. The best
path may not always bestraightforward.

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S I N G L E C A R D
("The One-Hitter )
Think of this as the one-hitter of tarotlayouts.
Beginners to tarot often use thissimple one-
card daily reading early on asthey familiarize
themselves with their deckAfter shufing and
cutting the deck withyour query in mind, draw
the top card orpull a random card from the deck
and layit faceup in front of you.

THREE-CARD SPREAD
( The Doobie )
Another easy intro spread is this
simpleversion of a threecard layout,
whichrepresents the past, present, and
future.After shuffing and cutting the deck
withyour question or focus in mind, deal
threecards facedown in a row, left to right.

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Turned over and read from left to right,they represent:
1. The past1.
2. The present
3. The future

1 2 3

FIVE-CARD SPREAD
( The Reefer )
Five-card layouts are an expansion of thethree-card
layout. After shufing and cut.ting the deck with your
question or focusin mind, lay five cards facedown in a
row,dealt left to right. Then turn over each cardin
the same order, left to right. They reveal:

1. The present situation

2. The challenge or obstacles facing the2.querent

3. The past and how it infuences the present

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 4. Advice and insight into the course ofaction
the querent should take

5. The outcome or consequence of aspecifc query,

if the situation remainsunchanged, or how the
querent willfeel about the situation

1 2 3 4 5

C E L T I C C R O S S
( The Spliff )
The Celtic Cross is a considerably
morecomplex spread. lt is often used to
answer aspecifc question or give an
overview of thequerent's life at present.
After shuffling andcutting the deck with
your question or focusin mind, lay out the
cards as shown in theillustration, from 1
to 1o.
1. The present situation
2. The challenge or obstacles facing the2.
querent
3. The past and how it infuences the present
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 10

1 9

2
3 4

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4. The future
5. Above, the querent's intentions, goals,or
best possible outcome under thecircumstances
6. Below, hidden internal infuences hold-ing
the querent back, or the feelingshidden in
the querent's subconscious
7. Advice and insight into the course
ofaction the querent should take
8. Outside infuences, the people or
otherconcerns affecting the querent's path
9. Hopes and fears, what the querent wishes
for or dreads in regard to thequestion
10. The outcome or consequence of aspecifc
query, if the situation remainsunchanged

M A N D A L A
( The Fatty")
The Mandala is a nine-card spread
involvingthe querent's spiritual path and
providingan opportunity for self-refection.
lt canprovide an overview of the querent's
placein and relationship with the universe,
or

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8 2

7 1 3

6 4

5
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answer questions such as "What will makeme happy?"
or "What should l work onchanging about myself?"
After shuffingand cutting the deck with your
question orfocus in mind, lay out the cards as
shown inthe illustration, from 1 to 9.

1. The querent, their current mindset,7situation in

life, outlook, and attitude

2. Ambitions and base desires

3. Hopes and dreams, the querent's higher goals

4. Achievements, the querent's accom4.plishments

and the current focus oftheir day-to-day existence

5. Dependencies and obsessions, areas of great

passion or preoccupation

6. Strengths and positive aspects of the querent's

nature

7. Faults and weaknesses that the quer-ent might

focus on improving

8. Self-perception, how the querent sees8.themself

9. Higher purpose or deepest desires

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With the mandala spread, card 1 shouldbe read in
association with cards 2, 4, and6 in order to get a
sense of the querent'spresent situation, To get a
sense of thequerent's potential, read card 1 in
conjunction with cards 3, 8, and 9. Reading card
ialong with cards 5 and 7 will identify areasthat need
work.

THE TREE OF LIFE

( The Flower )
In this spread, the cards are laid out on
the shape of the tree, with a circle of
cards surrounding the trunk. This layout is
often concerned with the querent's
spiritual journey or purpose in the
universe. Afteshufing and cutting the deck
with your question or focus in mind, lay
out the cards as shown in the illustration,
from 1 to 10.
1. Present, the querent's present situation

2. Responsibilities, what is required of

the querent in their spiritual journey

3. Difficulties or limitations, what is

holding the querent back or infuencingthe
situation

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 1
3 2

5 4

8 7

10
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4. Help and support on the querent's journey
5. Obstacles and hurdles in the quer-ent's
path
6. Achievements, what the querent hasalready
accomplished
7. Attraction and relationships, what
drawsthe querent's attention and the state
ofcurrent or future key relationships
8. Work, health, and communication
9. Hidden aspects and infuences,
eitherinternal or external, of which the
quer.ent may be entirely unaware
10. The querant's physical self, as well
asthe world around them

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 T H E R E A D I N G
While the previous descriptions show
whata given card means within a
specific spreadeach card also carries
its own meaning.With any spread, the
aim is to interpret themeaning of the
individual cards in relationto the
topic or question brought by thequerent
, as well as their relationship toother
cards in the spread.
The reading is a journey, the telling
of astory. The individual elements are
crucial,but so is the big picture. Here
are a fewthings to bear in mind as you
start reading:

. As you turn each card over, take

amoment to let it sit with you. There'
sno need to rush toward interpretation.
See how it makes you feel.
. Pay attention to your instincts and
thefrst thing to strike you upon
seeingthe card, Then be willing to look
a littlefurther beyond the surface.
. Try to assess the card from both
anobjective point of view (its
generalmeaning)and a subjective one (how

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 it relates specifically to the querent'
squestion/topic).

. Don't be too literal-many cards aresymbolic

. Death does not mean actualdeath. The Fool
does not reflect thequerent's intellect.

. Pay attention to both the small detailsand

the more obvious elements of eachcard to
find greater meaning or nuance

. Bear in mind that the meaning ofthe cards

may not make sense in theimmediate moment.
lt may take timefor things to fall into
place and meaningto become clear, even long
after thereading.

Now. Sit back, get in the right headspace

,and focus on being open to new possi-
bilities and ideas, You're no stranger
toseeking new perspectives; the cards
(andpot) can be very powerful guides on
yourjourney.

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 THE FOOL

Upright: Don't be, well, fooled. This

cardis not an admonition of any sort.
Rather,the Fool/Jester is all of us as
we set out-innocents braving the
unknown, taking acalculated risk on a
new beginning, a leapof faith, buying
your frst baggy, if you will.There is
plenty of reason for optimism
andpromise.

Reversed: Caution rules the

reversedmessage of the Fool. Might he
be rushinginto things a tad hastily-
recklessly, even-asevidenced by the
breadcrumb trail of budhe's leaving
behind? Perhaps. Look, as theold adage
goes, before you leap.

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T H E M A G I C I A N
Upright: Spread before the Magician arethe
spoils of each tarot suit-Buds, BongsPipes,
and Joints-each representing thefour
elements, all of which the Magicianwill
harness to create that elusive fifthelement
, the breath of gods. That's a signfor you
to take action too. Creativity
andtransformation are key here. Decisions
tobe made? Commit to your passions. Timeto
turn insight and self-knowledge intoaction?
Smokers and tokers can be moversand
shakers, as we already know.

Reversed: Who's harshing the vibe in here!

lt could be the Magician, who turns
impishupside down. Something in your life
isn'twhat it appears-is there a manipulator
inyour midst? Or is it taking the form of
acreativity block you just can't move past?
syour communication cloudy? Feeling stuck!
hegardless of orientation, action is
whatthe Magician is calling for,

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THE HIGH PRIESTESS

Upright: High, indeed. The

Priestess cardrepresents the
divine feminine, a
spiritualteacher who is aligned
with the naturalbalance of the
universe. She brings giftsof
wisdom, intuition, and knowledge.
Sheis the perfect guide for your
journey ofself-seeking and inner
knowledge. Keepsecrets close and
follow the guidance ofyour spirits
and intuition.

Reversed: The High Priestess is

using herwomanly wisdom to warn
that you mightbe about to take a
wrong turn and listento
questionable advice rather than
yourown intuition, She may also be
telling youit's time to let a long-
held secret out ofthe bag.

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 THE EMPRESS
Upright: Here, the Empress is
representedby the indica bud, a perfect
fit for herheralding of creativity and
abundance, awarm and maternal sense of
emotionalsecurity. The Empress is here
to give youwhat you need creatively
and materiallyand she especially
represents peace onthe home front. Feel
her warm smokeenvelop you.

Reversed: Not surprisingly, the

Empressreversed points to trouble on the
homefront or in the financial arena. lf
you haven'tbeen focusing on these
things, now's thetime to take a clear-
eyed look and see whatneeds tending to.

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 THE EMPEROR
Upright: Sativa bud represents the Emperorin
this deck, what with its associations
withpower, action, and virility. We're
talkingmaturity and wisdom, rulership and
ambition.He's a welcome sign that things are
lookingup, and he wants you to be fully
present toexperience it.

Reversed: Naturally, those qualities

turnedon their heads can wreak havoc. Are
youexerting too much control over people,
places, and things that aren't yours to
manage? Bogarting things you oughtn't? Don'
tlet ego run the show.

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 THE HIEROPHANT

Upright: While a more traditional

readingmight focus on religious orthodoxy,
thepot smoker's takeaway may be more
aboutrecognizing the drive for a higher path
orpurpose. We're talking self-realization
andspiritual development. The Hierophant
represents institutions and traditional
values.

Reversed: The Hierophant warns of

poorleadership, incompetence, or egotism
inyour path. Seek your own course. Followyour
own spirit. Be you.

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 THE LOVERS
Upright: We seek connection in our
pursuitsand the appearance of the Lovers
suggestswe are coming into true harmony
withanother being.(What's more
harmoniousthan bud being ground into
beautifulfower?) This card represents
relationships,connection, and a new
opportunity. As youhave opened yourself up
to new peopleand experiences, take stock
and make surethat it's being reciprocated.

Reversed: The Lovers card takes on a

fittingly inverse meeting when upside
down. A relationship may be questioned,
or there maybe obfuscation and dishonesty
_the exactopposite of the clarity you're
seeking

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 THE CHARIOT
Upright: Which way pointeth your
CharionThis card heralds action and
momentumand was made for you, the
truth seeker.Believe in yourself.
Exercise your determination, willpower
, and focus. This is not atime to
smoke a bowl and sit by passivelyYou
say you want to expand your horizons.
Here's your chance.

Reversed: The Chariot has a tendency

toget in its own way. Check the egos
aroundyou, especially your own. Are
you really letting self-will run riot?
lt leads only to delaysand
disruptions on the road.

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 S T R E N G T H
Upright: Not for the faint of heart,
muchlike the edible on its face, the
Strength cardis about overcoming obstacles
and endur.ance.lt's also about trusting and
knowingyourself, being your own best guide
. Standfrm. Hold your ground with courage
anddetermination.

Reversed: No risk, no reward. Your verylove

of weed speaks to your openness, sowhy are
you avoiding risk and confict whenit's the
only path to triumph? Don't letoutside
voices drown out your own. Don'tlet fear
hold you hostage. Reversed doesntmean
weakness; it just means you're notlistening
to your own inner wisdom.

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 THE HERMIT
Upright: The Hermit card symbolizes
timefor self-examination, self-
refection, self.reliance, and even self
-healing. A little metime, perhaps,
just you and your one-hitter.Enjoy the
benefits of purposeful solitude.It's a
state of mind. Connect with yourinner
wisdom.

Reversed: Solitude feels good when it

isfruitful and supportive. Reversed,
the Hermit card suggests you may be
feeling aloneor unsupported, Take
comfort in the card'supright urgings
and spend a little one-onone time with
yourself.

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 WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Upright: Nothing but options and possibilities
as far as the eye can see! You mayexperience
unexpected encounters. Beopen to what the
spiritual and psychicworld may put in your path
. You neverknow what strain will be right for
your trip.

Reversed: Life has, as you know all toowell,

its highs and its lows. Upside down,the Wheel
card doesn't necessarily bringbad news. Rather,
it may just acknowledge aperiod of difficulty
and could even symbolizecoming to a place of
meaningful closure.Perseverance is the right
response,

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 J U S T I C E
Upright: lf only every card were as
straighforward as the Justice card, which
symbolizetruth, balance, and fairness and
suggests apositive outcome. This is the sweet
spot;like a perfect bake, it's a very groovy
placeto be. Enjoy.

Reversed: And ... just like that, a reversed

Justice card can mean that all manner of
things-internal and external_feel out of
balance. As long as you're honest with your
self and those around you, you've earned the
right to trust your sense of fairness. But
be warned: You can't outrun karma. lf your
side of the street's messy, best to own upto
it, stick around, and tidy up.

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 THE HANGED MAN
Upright: The Hanged Man-or, in this case,a
hanging weed plant-means transfor-mation,
possibility, and patience. As onething
transitions to another, life can feel alittle
stagnant. But this time is important.The
plant is curing, drying. Sacrifce andpatience
now mean rewards down the line

Reversed: The Hanged Man card remindsus of

the perils of hanging on to somethingtoo
tightly-whether it be our past,
ourexpectations, or potential outcomes.
Ashift of perspective may be needed to
getunstuck.

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 D E A T H
Upright: Don't panic. Death is not
literalhere. Rather, this card is about
endings andbeginnings. As that sweet bud
becomesash, so does the Death card
symbolizetransformation. Take this
chance to exhaledeeply and release that
which is not serv-ing you any longer.
When the smoke clearsyou will see how
this has been a positivechange that
brought you closer to the truth

Reversed: In its upside-down

presentation,the Death card still means
change, but itcan feel unsettling to
some. The messagehere is that there is
no turning back time:What is, is. This
is not necessarily a badthing. Focus on
the spiritual transformationthat results
.

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 TEMPERANCE
Upright: Waiting for 4:20 can be tough,
buttiming is, as they say, everything-
especiallywhen it comes to matters of
harmony,peace, understanding, and
balance.(And,yes, moderation.) Trust the
timing of theuniverse and your own
progress. This couldbe the beginning of
a spiritual journey.

Reversed: The reversed reading of

theTemperance card is, then, a lack of
balance.Don't let the past drag you down
. Try tofocus on your present needs and
wants,but don't overindulge, There is
such a thingas too much of a good thing,
as anyonewho's gone from blitzed to
bouldered cantell you, Now is the time
to listen to yourspirit guides.

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 THE DEVIL
Upright: Guard your eyes. The Devil isturning a
bright light on situations rifewith temptation,
negativity, destruction,obsession, and greed.
That might sound likea bad trip, but this card
encourages you tosee things as they are, if you'
ll pardon therather rude intrusion. lt's time to
get backto inhaling some righteous perspective
andremembering your true spiritual nature.

Reversed: Unlike most cards, the Devilgains hope

upon reversal, Now is the timeto seek light and
joy, to find solutions andmake positive moves.
Healing is the wordof the day, and you're
beginning to seewhat that requires of you.

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 THE TOWER
Upright: lt's not hard to see, with a
quickglance at the Tower card, that things
havegone awry. Are we talking chaos?
Destruction? Maybe just a bruised ego or a
sense of confusion? Heavy stuff, no doubt,
but the good news is that this necessary
destructionprecedes fruitful reconstruction.
There isreal freedom and growth in the Tower
'
smessage of the release that finally
comeswhen you're ready to stop fighting,
moveon, and
rebuild.

Reversed: The Tower card suggests it's the

ideal time to exhale and let go of respon.
sibility that wasn't yours in the first
place.outcomes that cannot be changed, or
ideas that never bore fruit, lt's time for
stocktakingand surrender.

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 THE STAR
Upright: There's nothing worse than havingno
lighter when you need one, and the Starcard
symbolizes that sense of relief, opti-mism,
and positive change when you fndthe light. The
path ahead offers illuminationwhere there has
been struggle. Spiritualand emotional seeking
is rewarded with thefow of true growth and
creativity. lt's yourtime to shine brightly.
Ohm. You and theuniverse are one.

Reversed: Stars (like fames) can also

bemesmerizing and distracting, and in
itsreversed presentation, the Star card
mightoffer up a warning: Don't be fooled by
thesurface promise of shiny, pretty things.
Sta)humble and let the universe take the lead.

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 THE MOON
Upright: The Moon sure looks mellowtonight
, and with its reassuring visage, thiscard
reminds us to trust our intuition:
lfsomething seems off, there's probably
goodreason for it. lt also offers the
reminder tomine our dreams for what our
subconsciousalready knows too well. Let
your sensestake center stage.

Reversed: A reversed Moon card askswhether

you are being honest with yourselabout
your needs and desires. lf you'refeeling
stuck, it's time to do something
differently, so don't be afraid to look
closelyat old patterns.

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 THE SUN
Upright: There is no more positive,
optimistic card in the tarot deck than the
Sun, which beatifcally shines its promise
of warmthand light across all who survey
it. lf it's goodvibes you've been seeking,
this is a signyou're on the right path.
Focus on relation-ships and activities
that bring you joy.

Reversed: Even reversed, the Sun card

continues to shine, illuminating the
notion that any negativity or sadness
you're experiencing may be the result of a
lopsided perspective, Breathe deeply,
Hold it. Feelyour consciousness shift.

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 JUDGEMENT
Upright: The Judgement card acknowledges
that change is on the horizon but that,
first, the past must be dealt with once
andfor all. Upright, this card indicates a
clear conscience. You don't have anything
to fearfrom karma. You're tuned in,
turned on, anddoing it right.

Reversed: The Judgement card suggeststhat

not only are you holding on to the pastbut
also that it isn't serving you and karma
has you stuck in the learn-and-grow cycle
you seem to be resisting. Acceptance ofthe
past is key to peace in the present and
hope going forward.

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 THE WORLD
Upright: What symbolizes wholeness and
completion more fully, more positively,than the
ongoing circle and cycle of theWorld? Joy and
happiness are the rewardsfor brave self-seeking
. (A few deep inhalesdon't hurt, either.)
Positive closure is on thehorizon for something
important, and thewind carries for you a sense
of your full seland all you seek to attain.

Reversed: The World card is a bit of a dangling

carrot-you can see what the universeholds for you,
but you're not quite sure howto get there, This
is where your faith in thejourney comes in, More
will, as they say, berevealed.

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 SUIT OF BONGS
The Suit of Bongs, represented in tradi.
tional tarot decks as Cups, is, naturally
,associated with the element of water. lt
isthe realm of emotions, creativity,
love, and connections. Like love and
relationships,water can be gentle and
lapping like a goodhigh, or jarring and
overpowering like bongwater that's seen a
few too many hits.

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 Ace of Bongs
Upright: Your
bongrunneth over.
Feelingall those new
feelings?The Ace of
Bongs sym-bolizes
fertility, whichhere
can mean rich soiland
new beginnings,
literally or
fguratively.Could be
some very
productive bud, a new baby, a project, or
arelationship.

Reversed: lt's possible you're grapplingwith

fertility issues in some area of your life.Is
it literal or about creative block? Whenthe
bong is blocked, nothing good happens.Potential
new projects and relationshipsdon't look so
promising.

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 Two of Bongs
Upright: Teamwork!
Noone's bogarting
anythinghere. Strong,
equitablepartnerships
come frombalanced,
confdentpartners, in
love, creativ-ity, and
work. Sharing
iscaring. Enjoy the
gifts oftrue unity.

Reversed: The Two of Bongs suggeststhat a

relationship's power dynamics havefallen out
of balance, which can lead toseparation or
rejection, lf no red fags standout immediately
, keep in touch with yourintuition and sixth
sense, There may bethings you don't know.

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 Three of Bongs
Upright: The Threeof
Bongs offers upthe joys
of comingtogether as
friends,as community, in
realharmony.
Happinesscould take the
formof a big celebration
ora quiet reconnection.
This card is your sign to
prioritize qualitytime
with loved ones, maybe
passing thatbong around.

Reversed: As is true with many

reversedpresentations, the Three of Bongs rep.
resents imbalance, Relationships don'tachieve
equilibrium on their own-everyonehas to put in
the time. Check your friendand support groups to
make sure pettyfactors like gossip aren't
undermining everyone's harmony.

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 Four of Bongs
Upright: Focusingon life's
empty bongsmay have you
feelingmelancholy and a
bitdiscontented.(plusyou're
missing out onthe abundant
bountyjust because it's
not asobvious.) The answers
you seek are near. There
is a solution, but it might
require a new tack from
you.

Reversed: Well, someone's ready fora fresh start

! The time you've put intoself-seeking is paying
off as you see thepromise ahead. The future is
bright. Blaz.ing, even.

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 Five of Bongs
Upright: The Five ofBongs is
a dark oneindeed,
symbolizing grief, loss,
disappoint.ment, or sadness.
Perhaps you're goingthrough
a breakupor a fracture in
animportant relationship.Are
you dwelling in the past?
Staying stuckin the mud? lt'
s time to let go of
yesterdayand all its bad
trips.

Reversed: Things are looking up. Self.

examination is hard, but the reversedFive of
Bongs suggests you've done somedigging and
taken a hard look at what'sholding you back.
Acknowledge the spentbowls of past bongs and
then focus on thefresh ones in front of you,
Peace is yoursfor the inhaling.

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 Six of Bongs
Upright: The Six ofBongs
symbolizes peace, harmony,
andinnocent childhood
memories. lt evokesthe
feeling of homeand
happiness. (Stayopen-home
can takemany different
forms.Let your inner child
rule the roost for a bitand
have fun.

Reversed: As much harmony and happi-ness as the

past may have held, it's possibleyou're holding
on to those past highs tootightly. lf people
from your past aren'tworking for you anymore,
this is a sign to letgo and move on.

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 Seven of Bongs
Upright: So many pretty
options! The Seven ofBongs
brings talesof abundant
possibility and usually means
youhave a decision tomake.
Which bong tochoose? Don't
give into confusion. Gather
the information you need, but
ultimately,this choice is
between you and your
intuition. Trust yourself.

Reversed: Similar to the Seven of Bongs'

upright meaning, reversed also sings of
possibilities, but it all might just feel a
bit overwhelming-especially if you're not
evensure what you want, This card is a sign
totake a step back and really figure out
whatyou desire and what you need to changeto
get it.

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 Eight of Bongs
Upright: The Eight ofBongs is
a harbinger oftransition,
ushering inthe need to let go
andmove on. That bore-dom
and restlessnessyou've been
feeling is a sign. But
dramatic exits aren't your
style.Timing is everything.
You'll know when toleave,
whether it's a project, a
situation, ora relationship.

Reversed: lt's time to pry your fingers offthat

which you are holding on to and moveout of
this period of stagnancy. Avoidingchange and
action won't alter your circum-stances.Confused
about your options?Feeling a bit foggy,
perhaps? Your instinctsalready know which way
to go. Listen tothem.

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 Nine of Bongs
Upright: What anembarrassment
ofriches-a dream cometrue,
even. Bongs andbud as far as
the eyecan see! This card
isabout dreams fulflled,
prosperity, joy, andhappiness
. You'vestruggled to get here
and earned thismoment of
mellow satisfaction.

Reversed: The danger with satisfaction isan

infated ego, which the Nine of Bongswarns about
in reverse. Self-seeking is great,but maybe it's
time to pay more attentionto what others around
you need. lf you'refeeling unfulfilled or wanting
, check back inwith your ego, which may be
forcing you tooverlook abundant blessings.

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 Ten of Bongs
Upright: The Ten ofBongs is
kind of likebeing ripped in
the best way possible.We're
talking prosperity,security,
peace, andharmony radiating
through your verybeing. That
balance andsense of well-being
wafts outward to your
relationships-honest, loving
communicationdeepens
commitment and understanding.
And you're on fire with all
that.

Reversed: The Ten of Bongs card reversedreveals

there are fault lines bubblingunderneath the
feelings of contentment,especially where family
and relationshipsare concerned, There are some
underlyingissues that need to be addressed, Deal
withdiscord head-on and remember that
theseissues are all temporary.

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 Page of Bongs
Upright: Well, that was
unexpected: a fish inyour bong!
The Pageof Bongs has come
toalert you to excitingand
unexpected opportunities and
possibilities-even ifthat
simply comes inthe form of new
perspectives. Just do whatever
is needed to maintain an open
mind.

Reversed: Not as trustworthy in itsupside-down

presentation, the Page ofBongs suggests you're
not facing reality insome part of your life. ls
your inner child alittle too in charge? Might be
a hint to chillout, grow up a bit, and take it
easy on thepartying.

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 Knight of Bongs
Upright: This Knightis a true
romantic.Love is in the air,
and aproposal of sorts couldbe
in play-whetherthat's just
making yourtrue feelings clear
orpopping the question.Follow
your heart.

Reversed: Nothing wrong with being aromantic,

but when you let your emotionsrun the show,
things can get disappointingpretty quickly:
mood swings, jealousy, fearof commitment. This
is a good time to takea step back and relax,
perhaps with yourown fower-filled bong.

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 Queen ofBongs
Upright: Traditionalfemale
energy is strongwith this one:
Nurturing and compassionate,
intuitive and empathicthe
Queen is the rulerof our
emotions andthe protector of
the fame, which is essential
to burning andblazing bright.
She might represent you ora
key female fgure in your life,
especially someone who
provides guidance. Whoevershe
is, she appears to hold up a
mirror andremind us that self-
care is a top priority.

Reversed: In this presentation, the Queenof Bongs

asks you to take stock and makesure you're not
overextending yourself inthe areas listed above or
letting your emo-tions run the show. The result
can leaveyou feeling insecure or needy, which
standsbetween you and your true emotions.

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 King of Bongs
Upright: The King ofBongs is
the man, andwe all know the
valueof a strong and sturdy
bong. Charismaticand mature,
he bothrules the emotions
andprovides stability
andbalance.ls this the
idealromantic partner you seek
? The partneryou could be?
Regardless, he wants you
tofollow your heart and your
intuition, whetherit's in love
or in life.

Reversed: Upside down, the King of Bongsis a

bumpy ride, ls someone in your lifefeeling
emotionally vulnerable right now?Are they being
selfish, possibly to the pointof self-
destruction? ls someone, say, bogart.ing the
bong? And is that person you? Timefor self-
refection and self-protection.

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 SUIT OF BUDS
The Suit of Buds, which is represented in
traditional tarot decks as Pentacles, refectsthe
grounded element of earth, oftenconcerning
itself with matters of fnance,property, and work
. lt is in this rich, fertileearth that the
marijuana plant has grownfor centuries and to
which our ash returns,bringing all full circle.

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 Ace of Buds
Upright: Abundance.(Abudance?)
The foating hand of theAce of
Buds promisesbounty, fulfilled
dreams,and new beginnings-
especially where moneyand
property are con-cerned. The
energy you put into receiving
and embracing anopportunity
will be rewarded with
bounteous growth.

Reversed: Beware being overly materi-alistic,

(Dare we say greedy? Remember,sharing and
courtesy are at the heart of potculture.)
Reversed, the Ace of Buds warns ofbad financial
decisions or risks, so take heed

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 Two of Buds
Upright: While balanceis an
admirable andrewarding pursuit
, itrequires great delicacy,a
certain fexibilityto adapt to
life'sever-changing circum-
stances. Paying
carefulattention to details
iskey to pulling it off
successfully. The Twoof Buds
might mean you have a decision
tomake in the realm of
financial and materialmatters.

Reversed: lmbalance is never good,especially

where money and finances areconcerned,The Two of
Buds is a warningto live within your own means
and avoidreckless outlays-whether that be
financial,spiritual, or otherwise.

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 Three of Buds
Upright: Few things aremore
rewarding thanmastering a
craft, suchas grinding the bud
androlling the perfect J.
lttakes time, patience,and
practice. lt's timeto let your
talentsshine. Your
creativityand ingenuity will
be well met.

Reversed: Reversed, the Three of Budssuggests

people around you (maybe includ-ing you) aren't
playing nicely with others.The result is an
unsatisfying or incompleteproject or situation.
Be the one bringinggood can't we all get along
?" energy to thesituation in question.

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 Four of Buds
Upright: Whetherit's material
goods orachievements, it makes
sense to hold on towhat you
have for thesake of future
security and stability. You'
llhave to walk the fneline
between protecting and
appreciating your assets and
hog.ging all the goods for
yourself. A word ofcaution:
Securing your stash doesn't
meanbeing miserly. That's never
a good look.

Reversed: To put it plainly, the reversedFour of

Buds indicates your fear that you'llnever have
enough, whether it be posses.sions or love or
treats, The result can be aninfated focus on the
materialistic. lt's timeto work on those
insecurities so you canmove forward free from
fear

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 Five of Buds
Upright: The Fiveof Buds shows
up to warn of hardship,whether
it be fnancial,material, or
personal,as represented hereby
woefully failed potgrowth. Or
perhaps these are your greatest
fears? Either way, this card
heralds toughtimes but offers
the reminder that it is
alltemporary.

Reversed: The road to recovery-whateverthat

might mean for your circumstances-isnigh. But
pace yourself, Healing takes time.Just know that
richer bud lies ahead.

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 Six of Buds
Upright: The Six of Buds
represents impending
generositybut whose? ls the
stash in the open jars yours to
share or yours to enjoy? You
may beat either the giving or
receiving end ofa gift or
resource. (Think beyond money:
Perhaps your wealth lies in
time and energy.Whichever side
of the transaction you fallon,
this is about being in
community withothers and living
in the spirit of cooperation,
like every good toker knows.

Reversed: Generosity is a good thing, butmake sure

it's not at the cost of short-changing yourself,
Take some time for selfcare and guard your goodies
while you'reat it, This card can also mean having
yourresources stolen from you.

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 Seven of Buds
Upright: The Seven ofBuds
asks you to focuson the big
picture. Yes,you can
practically tastethat sweet,
blossoming bud, but you also
can'trush it. Patience
andhard work have gottenyou
this far, so keepyour eyes on
the prize.

Reversed: lt's time to stop dillydallyingand

give your all to the project at hand,whether
that's in your career, love life, orelsewhere.
lt's easy to become discouraged,but success
takes time, A bad attitude willonly lead you
further astray.

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 Eight of Buds
Upright: Hard workand
productivity payoff, the Eight
of Budsreminds us, and nowis
the time to harvestthat rich
bud and enjoythe heady fruits
of your own labor. Nowis when
you should
focus on improving your skills
. Sometimesthe growth cycle
can feel repetitive, but it'
show mastery is achieved.

Reversed: Are you following someoneelse's dream

? Are you feeling trapped andunfulfilled? lt's
fine to do what needs to bedone to make ends
meet, but it's not a solidstrategy for
happiness and fulfillment longterm, Self-
knowledge is self-improvement.Put your energy
where it will pay off

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 Nine of Buds
Upright: You'veworked hard,
and thebud of your labor
iscopious. You've earnedthe
right to feel con-tent,
independent, andsafe. This
might be agood sign to pour
somelove and care into anyand
all plants you might be
growing. Lightup, get you some
serenity, and enjoy some
guilt-free relaxation.

Reversed: lf you've been focusing solelyon your

material gains to bring satisfaction,it's no
surprise you might be feeling a
littleunfulfilled, Instead, look inward and
learn tovalue that sweet inner growth too.

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 Ten of Buds
Upright: Now that yourleaves are
harvestedand dry, your sense
ofaccomplishment is wellearned.
The wealthyou've accumulated-
inwhatever form it maytake-means
you can
enjoy long-term security.All
your needs are met and your
fnancialstruggles may be at
their end.Remember tobe as
generous as others have been to
you.

Reversed: In this presentation, the Tenof Buds

symbolizes poor choices when itcomes to your
resources, whether thatmeans actual fnancial
circumstances,distribution of your energy, or the
familyrelationships you've developed. lt's
timeto take a step back and think about yourlong-
term goals.

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 Page of Buds
Upright: In the tarotdeck, Pages
repre-sent promising new
beginnings, such as the
excitement and prom-ise of new
and healthyleaf growth, and this
one's no exception. ButPages
can also be hastyin their youth,
so marrying your passionfor
dreaming with attention to
detail is keyto a good outcome.
Harness that youthfulenergy and
get to work!

Reversed: Newly sparked projects or ideasare

not as fully baked when the Page ofBuds shows
up reversed, Don't rush intoaction,Take a
breather, Perspective mayprovide you with the
clarity and focus nec.essary to bring your
dreams to fruition.

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 Knight of Buds
Upright: Watchingplants grow
can beabout as exciting as,well
, watching plantsgrow. But it's
themundane, day-to-
daydiligence that resultsin
rich, beautiful budSlow and
steady maynot be glamorous, but
there's a reasonthey say it
wins the race. Be thoughtful
and intentional in your goals.

Reversed: Feeling bored or stuck? TheKnight of

Buds reversed suggests a changeof pace might help
, but not if it's just anexcuse for avoiding the
work at hand andneglecting responsibility for the
seedsyou've sown, You made a commitment. lt'
stime to see it through.

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 Queen of Buds
Upright: The Queenalways
brings with hersome seriously
strong maternal energy,
andthis one's no excep-tion.
She symbolizes generosity,
nurturing security, and safet
yand reminds us to takecare of
our home lives, including
finances and material holdings
. She's also no slouchwhen it
comes to indicating fertility
andother good things on the
family front.

Reversed: When the Queen of Buds findsherself

upside down, she can make thingsall about her, lf
her highness is feeling selfish, it's possible
some resources you werecounting on won't
materialize, Or she mayjust be trying to tell you
that your work/lifebalance is out of whack and
needs a royaladjustment.

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 King of Buds
Upright: The King hasit all
under control,and his appearance
indicates that yourfnancial and
material circumstances mightbe
about to take a turnfor the
better. Note theprofusion of
growth inside his crown-it
refects wealth andsuccess, as
well as the confdence to pul!off
your dreams.

Reversed:In reversed presentation, theKing of Buds

is worried that you're notbeing a good steward of
the coins in yourpiggy bank, A secure future
requires youto be fiscally responsible, The King
of Budsmay also symbolize debt, either current or
impending, that you should focus on whit.tling
down so that the fruits of your laborare all yours
to enjoy.

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 S U I T O F P I P E S

Represented in traditional tarot decks asSwords,

the Suit of Pipes refects the ele-ment of air
and all the important things car-ried on it-
action, change, power, strength,and the sweet,
sweet smoke of some trulymind-blowing weed.

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 Ace of Pipes
Upright: The Ace ofPipes is a
strong, positive force,
announcing good things
andpredicting the birth ofnew
ideas and oppor-tunities
that bring withthem new
clarity andperspective.There'
sa change comin' and it's
comin' fast. Keepexpanding
your mind and stay open to
newechelons of your own mind'
s eye.

Reversed: Reversed, the Ace of Pipes warnsthat

the new ideas you're grappling withmay not be
fully cooked. This is not a timefor quick action,
but for refection and con-sideration, Be on high
alert for conficts andarguments, especially
those you can't win.

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 Two of Pipes
Upright: The Twoof Pipes
represents indecision in
the faceof two options,
andthe answer may bemurky.
Yes, it makessense to
step back andexamine your
options,but sometimes the
onlyway out of a stalemate
is to make a choiceand
move forward.

Reversed: The stalemate and indecisionfeel

positively suffocating, and you'repractically
couch-locked with inaction.Sometimes the best way
to get clarity fromyour higher self is to take
some time toexamine your circumstances and ask
forguidance.

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 Three of Pipes
Upright: The Threeof Pipes
gives it tous straight, but
you already knew you were
grappling with pain,
suffering, heartbreakor loss
. Don't shootthe messenger,
but theThree of Pipes hints
that there might be betrayal
or disloyaltyof some sort
in a relationship. Yes, the
truth hurts, but it's
essential to healing
andmoving on.

Reversed: The world is hard enough tonavigate

without you acting as your ownworst critic, lf it
feels like you're drowningunder the weight of
negative thoughts andideas-yours or others'-it's
important to getout of that headspace.

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 Four of Pipes
Upright: Rest, recover,
recharge, restore.Things
have beenrough and it's time
fora time-out, whetherthat'
s from a projector a
relationship. Dimthose
lights, grab yourbest
lighter, and seeksome higher
peace of mind.

Reversed: In this presentation, the Fourof Pipes

isn't kidding around about takinga break, (The
universe may even forceone upon you, reminding
you you're not incharge here.) Listen to your
higher powerself, supreme being, what have you,
andgo with the fow, Just don't squander
thisspace. Make the most of your downtime.Or
uptime.

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 Five of Pipes
Upright: Uh oh. Yourstash is
spilt and chaosabounds, often
inthe form of confict,stress
, destruction, anddefeat.ls
someone orsomething
challenging you pretty
relentlessly?It's not a
pretty picture.but there's
nothing you can do to change
it,so best to extract
yourself from any linger-ing
battles, dust yourself off,
and prepare tomove on, Check
your need to be right.

Reversed: The chaos represented by thereversed

Five of Pipes is not necessaryYou're getting
caught up in drama that isn'tyours, Remove
yourself from the situationand just worry about
keeping your own sideof the street clean.

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 Six of Pipes
Upright: lt is a time
oftransition and you'reno
stranger to takingtrips to
unknown des-tinations.
Sometimes afresh start is
the onlyoption. Rest
assured,the universe
rewardsforward progress.

Reversed: Letting go isn't just for cartoon

princesses. lt's absolutely essential togrowth
and progress, even if it requiresa period of
introspection and isolation tofgure out how to
go about it. Either you'reholding on to the past
or the past is holdingon to you-something's got
to give.

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 Seven of Pipes
Upright: We'll put itthis
way: The traditionalSeven of
Swords cardis known as
the thief'and, as a symbol,
it'spretty literal. Somekind
of deception orbetrayal is
underway,perhaps a threat
toyour material belongings.
(But also worthconsidering:
ls it you? Are you the
thief"?)Paranoia does not
make for a great buzz,but
remain on high alert
nonetheless.

Reversed: ls there anyone who doesn'texperience the

imposter syndrome you'regrappling with? lt may be
commonplace,but it also might be earned: Are
youkeeping secrets from yourself or thosearound you
? To be honest, deception canpay off, but at what
price? lt's tough toachieve a higher consciousness
with a guiltyconscience.

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 Eight of Pipes
Upright: This is someadvanced
-level couchlock and it's not
a good feeling. But knowthat
it is just a feeling;it's
self-imposed andyou're not
actually trapped. Get out of
your own head andconnect with
your higher consciousness
formore clarity on what's
actually what.

Reversed: You're taking this self-doubt toa whole

'nother level. You're standing inyour own way,
and it has the potential to behighly destructive,
Being in touch with yourdark feelings can be a
good thing. Directingyour venom at others isn't,
An angry stoneris an unpleasant thing, You can
snap out ofthis if you want.

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 Nine of Pipes
Upright: The Nine ofPipes is
a bit of a badtrip, a dark
card withdark symbolism.lt
represents a very lowperiod
marked byanxiety, fear, and
indecision.Restful
nights are hard to comeby.
Know that much of this
darkness maybe a matter of
perception and this periodis
temporary. The only way
through isthrough.

Reversed: lt's fair to say that negativethoughts

are in danger of taking over.Sadness turns to
despair, depression todespondency, Some of this is
your ownmisperception, but it will take genuine
workto find your way out. Know this is the nadir.If
you're patient with yourself and allowothers in,
you'll find your way out.

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 Ten of Pipes
Upright: Well, something big
has hap-pened. Things may feel
irreparable right now,but the
destruction yousee around you
was a long time coming and a
necessarily and inevi-
tably difficult ending topave
the way for bright, new
beginnings. Intime, you'll
understand why things were so.

Reversed: Again, these scattered pieces ofpipe

were necessary in order to make wayfor new,
better pipes, so don't hold yourselfhostage with
regret about the past. Thismay be rock bottom,
but defeat precedes anew dawn, Resistance is
futile.

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 Page of Pipes
Upright: There's morethan one
way to makea pipe, and the
Pageof Pipes asks us to beopen
to fresh knowl-edge, to
recognize newapproaches, and
toremain teachable. Newideas
may abound, andcuriosity is
essential to growth.

Reversed: Not all information is useful

andtruthful, This is where your discernmentand
pragmatism come into play. Sniff outanyone who
might be misleading you andbe willing to shine
that light on yourself. Areyou the one who isn't
being forthcoming?

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 Knight of Pipes
Upright: The Knight ofPipes is
on a mission:highly motivated
,ambitious, daring. How-ever,
he can also be aharbinger of
tumultu-ous times ahead but
suggests you have thesheer
fortitude, energyand
singleness of purpose to
achieve yourgoals. Like the
bullet pipe itself, this card
calls for just enough smoke to
keep you focused and not
enough to make you losesight.

Reversed: An abundance of energycoupled with

impatience, can get the bestof the Knight of Pipes
, Slow down. Inhaleand exhale, Deeply, You'll
never figure outhow to get from point A to point B
withoutsome strategizing.

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 Queen of Pipes
Upright: Strong andfocused,
the Queenof Pipes knows what
she's doing. She hasearned her
mastery ofthe herb and is
clear inher path. Like you,
sheis a truth seeker, andthe
openness that requires makes
her-andyou-a confdent and
direct communicator

Reversed: Yes, the heart wants what theheart wants

, but upside down, the Queenof Pipes warns us
against valuing emotionalimpulses over
intellectual approaches. Sheencourages you to see
and think clearly,without feelings fogging your
vision.

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 King of Pipes
Upright: Behold theKing of
Pipes: intelli-gent,
authoritative, andjust. He
is a sign thatyou are ready
to be aleader, if you aren'
talready. Your truthseeking
has paid off,and you've
earned theright to belistene
d to. Stay fair and objectiv
ein your perspectives.

Reversed: Might does not always makeright, and

that suits you fine, You neverneed to clamor for
validation or attention,desperate to share your
wisdom. Whilethere is plenty of wisdom to be
shared, restconfdently in your knowledge and save
itfor those who listen quietly and carefully.

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 SUIT OF JOINTS
Represented in traditional tarot decks as
Wands, the Suit of Joints represents the
element of fre and encompasses mattersof
spirituality, creativity, energy, and
passion.No joint is lit without the aid of
fre.

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 Ace of Joints
Upright: The Ace ofJoints
offers up thisfresh new
joint burstingwith nothing
but promise, opportunity,
adventure, inspiration,and
creativity. Seethis as a
sign to followyour bliss,
pursue anunfulflled passion
, or commune with
yourhigher being.

Reversed: You're not necessarily blockedcreatively

, but you're not quite sure how toturn your dreams
into reality, Take this asa sign to return to the
drawing board anddevise a new approach.

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 Two of Joints
Upright: The Twoof Joints
offers upa choice-this fattyor
that fatty? Both?Whichever
you choose,this card means you
'reready to take action.Feel
confident in yourdecision and
restassured that your ideas
are valued. Knowyour strengths
and work on bolsteringthem.
Blaze ahead!

Reversed: lt's back to the drawing boardwith you

as you try to reassess and adjustyour personal
priorities, values, and goals.The people around
you aren't getting it, andyou're in danger of
wasting your talent. lfpresented with two possible
paths, harnessyour intuition to choose the right
step.

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 Three of Joints
Upright: The Threeof Joints
is a positiveindicator of a
happy,productive time inyour
life, to leapforward and roll
somefine joints, literally,
fguratively, or both.Take
advantage of thegood energy
that abounds to explore your
creativity and self-
expression. You have alot of
opportunities ahead. Travel
abroadmight even be in play .

Reversed: Your fear of obstacles is under-

standable. After all, poor communicationand
misunderstanding have led to projectsor
relationships suffering in the past. Slowdown and
take things as they come, andthese will be minor
challenges that won'tdivert you from your bigger
spiritual orcreative journey.

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 Four of Joints
Upright: As indicatedby the
sturdy jointson this card, the
number four sym-bolizes balance
and stability, especially
onthe home front. Thatkind of
strong, joyousfoundation is a
cause for celebration,
especially as it pertains
tocommuning with others.

Reversed: You can't foil harmony thateasily, Even

upside down, the Four of Jointsoffers up its
security and safety, Therecould be minor tremors
of tension threat-ening your stable foundation,
but they'reno match for the personal exploration
andgrowth you've dedicated yourself to.

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 Five of Joints
Upright: lt seems thatthere is
competitionand confusion at
every turn. The obstaclesand
the argumentsboth seem endless
,and misunderstandingsabound,
especially since even badly
rolled joints can do the trick
. Regardless of how itlooks,
your handiwork is smokeable,
so staystrong and stand your
ground.

Upright: lt seems thatthere is competitionand

confusion at everyturn. The obstaclesand the
argumentsboth seem endless,and
misunderstandingsabound,especiallysince even badly
rolledjoints can do the trick. Regardless of how
itlooks, your handiwork is smokeable, so
staystrong and stand your ground.

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 Six of Joints
Upright: Who's thenumber one
stoner around here? lt'syou, and
the victoryyou're experiencing
is well earned (and wellnoted).
Any spoils it1S10NERbrings-
wealth, fame,recognition-are all
yours to enjoy. Those around
you know youdeserve this. Let
them celebrate you too.

Reversed: While it's possible things haven'tworked

out as you'd hoped, don't let thedistortion of self
-doubt pry your eyes fromthe prize, Things might
just take a littlelonger than you thought, The Six
of Jointsasks for your patience!

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 Seven of Joints
Upright: Courage, monami! Yes,
hurdles lieahead, but so does
success.Stay brave, standtall,
fight for what'sright and for
those without voices. Youmay be
called upon todefend and protect
others in addition to yourself.

Reversed: Right now, you may feel over-whelmed to

the point that you're sufferinga crisis of faith
: Will all this have beenworth it in the end? You
are not whereyou are by accident. You earned
your seataround the campfire. Trust.

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 Eight of Joints
Upright: There is a lotgoing on
with this cardThere's movin' and
shakin' on the horizonwhether
that's in yourwork life, creative
pursuits, or relationships.This
is good, but thingsare moving
fast, sokeep your wits-and your
joints-about you.

Reversed: Did you ask the universe forpatience?

Because it is providing you witha great
opportunity to practice it. Thingshave come to a
standstill, and while thereis lots to do, you
simply can't rush theprocess.Focus on follow-
through.

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 Nine of Joints
Upright: Call it TLC orTHC,
weed has beennecessary
medicine since its frst
discovery,and the Nine of
Joints reminds you to standup
and advocate forwhat you need
to heal,grow, and persevere.
You're right to trust and
defend yourself.Just remember
that defense and defensive.
ness are not the same thing.

Reversed: This journey has been hard,but a state of

exhaustion doesn't generatethe best decisions. The
boundaries you'resetting now may be more self-
restrictingthan protective, Don't be afraid to ask
forhelp when you truly need it.

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 Ten of Joints
Upright: There is sucha thing as
too manyjoints. At least, fgura.
tively speaking. Thatis a lot to
handle, andyou might be buckling
under the weight of the burdens,
responsibili-ties, and pressure.
The important part is that this
struggle will payoff in the end.

Reversed: At first glance, the reversed Tenof Joints

symbolizes the same sense ofbeing overcome as it
does upright. In thispresentation, though, the
burden might bemore perceived than real, lt falls to
you toease your own burdens, No one can help ifthey
don't know you need it.

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 Page of Joints

Upright: How whim-sical! And

fittingly so.The Page of
Joints brings its innocenceand
curiosity to your
circumstances. Evena little
youthful impulsiveness won't
spoil the good news on the
horizon. Give in to the spirit
of adventure!

Reversed: The Page of Joints' inspira-tion and

enthusiasm are taking longer togenerate fruit in
this presentation, butthat doesn't mean he's out
for the count.This dream can get back on track
withjust the right combination of patience
andfollow-through.

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 Knight ofJoints
Upright: Mind blown.The spirit
of discoverypervades this Knight
's message: With thecross joint,
everything intensifies, expands
,and deepens. Bringas much
enthusiasm and passion as you
can to your endeavors,You're
itching to move, whether that'
s ashift in consciousness or
actual location.

Reversed: Upside down, the Knight ofJoints suggests

that this burst of energyand passion may well be
just something youdo for you, Seek inspiration from
withinand don't worry about taking quick action.
Impulsiveness won't bring true satisfaction.

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 Queen ofJoints
Upright: Nobodyknows you like
you,All your efforts atself-
examination andself-expansion
have paid off, and nowyou're
like the ferce,independent,
confident Queen of Joints
herself. Don't be shy.Get out
there and shine. The Queen
insistsupon it.

Reversed: Reversed, the Queen of Jointsfurther

underscores the strength ofyour convictions and the
extent of yourself-knowledge, Even in the face of
pettychallenges from outsiders, you're learningand
believing-your worth more than ever.If you need to
take your joint and retreatinto the corner for a
little introspection,go for it.

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 King of Joints
Upright: Now, that'show you
hold a joint!As with his fellow
Kings, the King ofJoints
occupies a placeof strength,
leader-ship, skill, and ability
.Problems? What prob.lems? The
King knowshimself. He knows
exactly what it takes tosucceed
and he gets it done.

Reversed: All the caution and care of theupright

King of Joints seems to fall right outwhen he's
upside down. Instead, he's proneto rash, ego-driven
pursuits and decisions.Pedantic and obsessed with
his own goals,the King of Joints can be arrogant
andselfish-not the role model you want to beor have
.

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 A B O U T T H E
A U T H O R S

Peggy White is the owner of Chateau Blanche Design

, a small greeting card company gone rogue. She's
been creating for as long as she can remember and
is no stranger to tarot or an inspiring high.

Kathleen Pringle is a freelance writer with more

than twenty years professional writ.ing experience
, She is an avid fan of tarotcards, among other
relevant things.

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