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Module 3: Major Arcana — Reference

Major Arcana Keywords

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0 The Fool Potential, beginnings Carelessness, naiveté

I The Magician Manifestation, willpower Trickery, cunning

II The High Priestess Intuition, unconscious Disconnection, repression

III The Empress Abundance, creativity Scarcity, smothering

IV The Emperor Authority, structure, control Domination, tyranny

V The Hierophant Tradition, education Dogma, convention

VI Lovers Choice, harmony Doubt, indecision

VII The Chariot Direction, focus Aimlessness, distraction

VIII Strength Compassion, confidence, inner power Brutality, self-doubt, cowardice

IX The Hermit Wisdom, solitude, contemplation Isolation, rejection

X The Wheel of Fortune Movement, change, cycles Stasis, misfortune, resistance to change

XI Justice Karma, truth, cause and effect Prejudice, dishonesty, unfairness

XII The Hanged Man Suspension, waiting, sacrifice Avoidance, stalling

XIII Death Transformation, endings Decay, stagnation

XIV Temperance Adjustment, moderation, tranquility Excess, extremes, imbalance

XV The Devil Obsession, shadow, limitations Liberation, freedom, release

XVI The Tower Destruction, collapse Chaos, avoidance

XVII The Star Hope, healing Despair, discouragement

XVIII The Moon Illusion, mystery Confusion, fear

XIX The Sun Vitality, joy Extravagance, negativity, sadness

XX Judgement Awakening, reckoning Ignorance, self-loating

XXI The World Completion, integration Fragmentation, lack of closure

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Module 4: Minor Arcana — Reference

Minor Arcana Keywords

Suit of Wands
element of fire: movement, willpower, energy

CARD UPRIGHT REVERSED

Ace of Wands creation, inspiration boredom, lack of energy

2 of Wands planning, first steps safety, conservation

3 of Wands expansion, rapid growth obstacles, delays

4 of Wands community, home transience, home conflicts

5 of Wands competition, conflict cohesion, agreement

6 of Wands victory, public reward disgrace, lack of recognition

7 of Wands perseverance, defense overwhelmed, giving up

8 of Wands movement, quick decisions panic, waiting, slowdown

9 of Wands resilience, grit, last stand exhaustion, fatigue

10 of Wands accomplishment, responsibility burnout, burden, lack of help

Page of Wands exploration, freedom direction-less, indifference

Knight of Wands action, adventure impulsive, irresponsibility

Queen of Wands determination, passion self-doubt, explosive

King of Wands leadership, visionary overbearing, dominating

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Suit of Cups
element of water: emotions, relationships, intuition

CARD UPRIGHT REVERSED

Ace of Cups emotional release, self love emotional loss, emptiness

2 of Cups partnership, connection imbalance, tension

3 of Cups friendship, social life gossip, loneliness

4 of Cups apathy, disconnection acceptance, realization

5 of Cups disappointment, mourning recovery, moving on

6 of Cups memories, nostalgia, healing independence, progression

7 of Cups daydreams, choices diversion, confusion, disarray

8 of Cups disillusionment, separation avoidance, fear of unknown

9 of Cups satisfaction, wishes fulfilled dissatisfaction, loss of pleasure

10 of Cups happiness, satisfaction, family domestic dispute, broken dreams

Page of Cups dreamer, sensitive person disappointment, immaturity

Knight of Cups idealistic, romantic fickleness, moodiness

Queen of Cups calming, compassionate dependence, martyrdom

King of Cups emotional balance, wisdom coldness, emotional manipulator

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Suit of Swords
element of air: logic, thoughts, communication, conflict

CARD UPRIGHT REVERSED

Ace of Swords breakthrough, clarity confusion, brutality, chaos

2 of Swords stalemate, indecision avoiding choices, bad choices

3 of Swords heartbreak, suffering, grief recovery, forgiveness

4 of Swords rest, restoration, respite restlessness, stress

5 of Swords arguments, aggression, bullies resentment, reconciliation

6 of Swords transition, leaving behind unresolved issues, returning

7 of Swords trickery, tactics, strategy confession, truth revealed

8 of Swords imprisonment, captivity freedom, new perspective

9 of Swords anxiety, hopelessness finding help, despair

10 of Swords ruin, defeat, failure rock bottom, start of recovery

Page of Swords curiosity, restlessness gossip, boasting, manipulation

Knight of Swords action, impulsiveness unpredictable, ruthless

Queen of Swords complexity, perceptiveness bitter, cold hearted

King of Swords discipline, truth, morality cruel, weakness, malevolence

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Suit of Pentacles
element of earth: resources, health, security, nature

CARD UPRIGHT REVERSED

Ace of Pentacles opportunity, new venture missed chance, bad investment

2 of Pentacles balancing priorities, adapting disorganized, overwhelmed

3 of Pentacles teamwork, collaboration group conflict, no shared goals

4 of Pentacles conservation, frugality greed, stinginess, possessiveness

5 of Pentacles need, poverty, low resources recovery, gift, improvement

6 of Pentacles charity, generosity, sharing power dynamics, control

7 of Pentacles perseverance, diligence no rewards, distractions

8 of Pentacles skill, talent, high standards uninspired, lack of motivation

9 of Pentacles rewards, luxury, comfort lack of resources, materialism

10 of Pentacles legacy, inheritance, roots fleeting success, low stability

Page of Pentacles ambitious, loyal laziness, greediness

Knight of Pentacles efficient, responsible obsession with work, stubborn

Queen of Pentacles practical, comforting, security jealousy, insecurity

King of Pentacles abundance, prosperity, provider materialistic, controlling

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