Guide to Selecting & Reading the CardsPublished in 2018 By Laurence King Publishing Ltd. 361-373 City Road London ECIV 1LR Tel: +44 20 7841 6900 Email: enquiries@laurenceking.com www.laurenceking.com Illustrations © Megamunden Design by Johnny McCulloch Text by Diana McMahon Collis LAURENCE KING.INTRODUCTION Tarot has origins in both Europe and Asia, based on a combination of a standard 56-card playing card deck and an added set of 22 ‘trump cards; now commonly referred to as the Major Arcana (roughly translating from Latin as ‘secrets’). According to historians, the complete 78-card format we see today first emerged during the early fifteenth century in Northern Italy. During the sixteenth century France’s Marscille card patterns were developed, producing a design style that underpins much of what we see in modern tarot cards. While tarot art styles diversified from the early twentieth century, the Marseille designs have remained the staple among the 22 Major cards. In decks keen to preserve simplicity, alongside beauty, the clean lines of the traditional Marseille patterns feature across all the cards -- as with Tattoo Tarot. Tattooing has an even longer, and decidedly chequered, history, from its ceremonial symbolism in early Egyptian and Greek civilisations to Japanese embracement of the art form, and it has been in and out of favour in the west: in nineteenth-century Britain it suffered from sleazy or freakshow connotations, but curn-of the- century New York City witnessed its rebirth in a craze for tattoo flash art. These days tattooing is celebrated as phenomenal body art that is rich is symbolism, and many tattooists command great Tespect as fine artists. The stylistic elements of the art of tattoo inking are well represented in Tattoo Tarot, including beautiful and iconic symbols such as the heart, arrow, rose, diamond, snake and key. Beginners and more established readers will be able to work well with this symbolism, which also crosses over to more modern Tarot territory. Tarot cards have had a variety of uses historically, including for card games, but today people usually use them for seeking answers to questions, maybe as a quest for divine guidance or inspiration. Readers can experience the card’s answer being given in an uncanny way, revealing something hidden but recognisable in the situation or thought process. Therein lies the significance of the Major (22) and Minor (56) Arcana cards, with ‘secrets’ bubbling up from the deeper realms of consciousness and experience. ACONDUCTING A READING The seeker of answers from tarot was traditionally called the questioner or ‘querent’ (the person with the query) and the answer sought, the ‘quesited’ We can view this ‘questing’ as a spiritual journey, allowing divine guidance to emerge. The journey often turns inward, requiring soul searching, but may also involve considering aspects of the external situation. Depending on which cards appear, and our responses to them, we may or may not like the view and story in the cards, but can freely decide which visual impressions and messages to keep with us. Exact interpretation may be coloured as much by personal experience as current mood. Intuitive responses can be equally as important when reading the cards as working with any established meanings. The tarot reading method can be as simple as drawing one card and meditating upon it, seeing what the image conveys. More complex card layouts suit the search for greater depth of meaning. It is recommended to keep the focus on ourselves, noting information to help guide our own decisions, while being respectful of others’ privacy. When consulting the cards, we might focus a question along the lines of: ‘what do I need to see, know or do in this situation? A three-card reading can be enough to explore a pressing question, while a five- card layout suits more time and detail. DRAWING AND INTERPRETING THE CARDS First, shuffle the cards. Remember to stop after a chosen number of times or when it feels right to do so. Place the deck face down, so that cards can be turned from the top. or from a ‘cut point, in their shuffled order. Alternatively, they can be fanned out, face down, with cards drawn from random places in the fan, based on intuitive prompts such as feelings or visual cues. Drawn cards are placed face up, in the order in which they were chosen, into the preferred layout or ‘spread? Interpretation requires trust in your personal response, but it can sometimes feel easier to work from established meanings, especially when first using the cards. Some cards are naturally more positive asor negative in meaning, while others have varying degrees of both ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ connotations, occasionally presenting contradictions. Any given meanings should be considered in context but not taken too literally. They may signify something being easy or difficult, desirable or not desirable. To find the best interpretation in the cards, it helps to let instinct guide you and focus on what seems closest to the truth for you. This may be represented by the symbol, word, phrase or described circumstance or quality to which you feel the strongest pull. Whenever associations seem more difficult to relate to, it is fine to come back to the cards later. Or further clarification can be sought by drawing another card from the deck - a technique particularly useful with Court cards (the Minor Arcana’s ‘people’ cards) and Major cards with more abstract meanings. When considering a card’s visual impact, it can be helpful to let a response emerge as you might do with any work of art: allow some time for the design to speak to you. You may notice colours, the order of any pattern, or the significance of specific symbols. For example. in the 2 of Cups card, what do the two cups and their positions say to vou? What do the two hearts tell you? Is the reversed heart in harmony with the upright heart or does it go against it? In this booklet, traditional interpretations are given alongside current connections. We often have only single words and short phrases to work with in tarot interpretations; focus on those that jump out, or that you most identify with. Or simply consider how to connect a given idea to the situation asked about. It is worth keeping in mind that no words are final. that interpretations are neither definitive nor prophetic. The cards are just a means of contacting the deeper reaches of consciousness and offer helpful clues for moving forward as positively as possible. ‘The card spreads shown here provide set-positions that frame the meanings of specific. drawn cards. This can add structure and clarity to readings. You can also lay any number of cards in sequence and simply construct a story from their meanings, as you go. Have fun choosing your own designs and methods for your reading! hTHE HEART (Great for relationship matters) 1. Heart or root 2. Recent developments 3. Future potential 4. Action or circumstances that can help or hinder 5. Something you may have not considered 6. Aclue toa happy ending THE BLOOMING FLOWER (Ideal for success in new ventures} Seed of the venture What helps or has helped early growth . What aids fuller development Who or what brings support . The best setting or situation for encouraging success wbepe THIRD EYE INSIGHT (Perfect for general, quick insight on any matter) 1. Essence, or focus of the situation 2. What brings clarity 3. What brings balanceee Ely me! re THE BLOOMING FLOWER BRonE Bg lee a THIRD EYE INSIGHT p 2 g oo # Bog 2THE MINOR ARCANA + THE SUITS ‘The suits are each connected with one of the four natural elements, which have unique characteristics and associations attached to them as follows: Wands (Fire) Spontaneity, fast action, passion, power, adrenaline, life force, creative fuel and urges, inspired work, stroke of genius. Coins (Earth) Slow and considered activity, solid growth, money matters, material interests, buildings, possessions, paid work, profit, business, labour. Cups (Water) Love, friendship, family, heartfelt involvements, imagination, intuition, spirituality, desire for fulfilment. Swords (Air) Worry, illness, trouble and strife, the power of words, truth, fairness, objectivity, boundaries. THE NUMBERS Each number set, across the four suits of 56 Minor cards, has an underlying association with a specific theme, which can be described with keywords and phrases. Sometimes they may seem to contradict one another but are like two sides of the same coin — representing the paradoxes of life, offering both positive and negative meanings: Aces Beginnings, early days, baby steps, meagre results, solo enterprises, the potential of the whole. Twos Partnership, division, harmony, conflict, company, mirror.Threes Sociability, group, communication, entertainment, results, movement. Fours Stability, solidity, foundation, pillar of strength, rock, structure. Fives Instability, change, see-saw, disintegration, wild, rebellion. Sixes Regrouping, victory, cheering, success, recovery, welcome. Sevens Revision, review, uncertainty, need for clarification, pausing. Eights Determination, redoubling of efforts, letting go, cutting losses, clarifying feelings. Nines Holding the fort, hanging in there, being almost there, tedium, complacency. Tens Completion, ultimate goal, prizes, achieving success, rewards, history, inheritance.THE COURTS These cards, covering four groups according to rank, can signify types of people, usually based on appearance, cultural background, character or age. They may not always be gender-specific, although some have obvious connections in traditional card associations, or through visual cues. Individual Court card meanings frequently indicate abstract ideas, states and circumstances. The Courts may also signify human behaviours, qualities or attitudes; their interpretation can be applied to reflect how a person is approaching something or how they need to go about a matter. If the meaning seems negative it may relate to an approach to avoid. Character associations and qualities per rank group are: Kings Mature men; fathers, bosses, governors, trusted leaders; authority; taking responsibility; wise decisions; protecting the status quo. Women, especially older women; mothers; nurturing, devoted; supportive, focused, truthful; both reflective and active; concerned with foundations, security and dependency. "QUEEN OF CUPS} [QUEEN OF WANDS| FaUEEN_OF COINS,Knights (Cavaliers) Young men under 35; dynamic, adventurous; chivalrous, romantic; revolutionary energy, creating movement and change; intensive, expansive, goal-oriented. [KNienT GF cows] Knaves (Pages) Younger women; teenagers and children of both genders; students, apprentices and trainees; messengers and messages; intel igence, curiosity; new information, ideas and opportunities. NAVE OF CUPS KNAVE OF COMB)ea CUPS Ace of Cups The cup overflows. Outpouring of feelings. Creative beginnings. Fertility. Seeds, Pregnancy. Birth. Attraction. New relationship. Fullness. Abundance. Greatest joy. Perfection. Fulfilment. 2 of Cups Partnership. A harmonious match. Two hearts. A couple. Soul mate. Ability and willingness to compromise. Need to agree. Teamwork benefits. Two heads better than one. 3 of Cups Happy gathering. Social activity. Group effort. Victory. Problems resolved. Wounds and painful memories healed. Pleasures of life. Joyous family. Support from siblings, cousins, peers. Conclusion. 4 of Cups Overactive imagination. Concealed anxiety. Boredom. Satiated. Preoccupation. Aversion. Disappointment. Discontented. Weary. Blindness. Nor seeing the good things. Isolating. Depression. Self pity. New light. Hidden blessings. 5 of Cups Regret. Limited loss. Bereavement. Inheritance not as anticipated. Superficial, disappointing relationships. Difficult marriage, lacking love. Bitterness spoiling good things. Possible new start. 6 of Cups Past connections. Childhood memories. Old relationships. Joy in nostalgia. Renewal. New cycle. Harmonious networks. Positive influences. Favours earned and returned. Blessings passed on. 7 of Cups Nothing as it first appears. Fantasies. Pipe dreams. Unrealistic expectations. Illusions. Distorted reflections. Corruption. Desire. Premeditation. Plan. Determination. Resolution. Courage to move into real experience.8 of Cups Limited success. Modesty. Decline. Abandoned plans. Letting go. Moving on. Something loses charge or significance. Recognising an impossible situation. Seeking new pastures, 9 of Cups Success and abundance. Wellbeing. Contentment. Happy, secure future. Wholeness. Wisdom earned. Spiritual fulfilment. Trophies, rewards, achievement. Complacency. Smugness. Conceitedness. 10 of Cups Great joy. Pleasures of life. Happy family. Peace. Contentment. Ecstasy. A full heart. Being loved and cared for. Abuse and violence, if turned on its head. Knave of Cups Imagination coming to life. Blonde or fair youth. Helpful, youthful. Effeminate. Studious, reflective, meditative. Affectionate, friendly, charming. Deception. A potentially damaging habit or desire. Knight of Cups Advancing, arriving, coming on board. Reception, reconciliation. Proposition. Invitation. Financial opportunity or windfall, often through a visitor. Imagination, vision and passion. Cunning. Artifice. Fraud. Queen of Cups Blonde or fair woman. Mature. Honest. Devoted, faithful wife, good mother and friend. Wise visionary. Actions help a dream become real. Pleasure. Happiness. Service. Success. King of Cups Fair or blonde, older male. Responsible, honest, kind man. Creative, educated or professional. Liberal, poetic, artistic. Religious, legal beagle or businessman. Fluctuating, unreliable, lacking persistence.SWORDS Ace of Swords Truth. Courage. Vision. Insight. Power. Triumph. Accomplishment. Irresistible force. Cutting through to the heart of the matter. On a roll. Needed change. 2 of Swords Stalemate. Conformity. Inner conflict. Duplicity. Disloyalty. Desire for respite. Truce. Poise. Balance of opposing parts. 3 of Swords Disruptive forces. Incompatibility. Heartache. Distance. Absence. Alienation. Unrest. Confusion. Delay. Loss of bearings. Loss of moral compass. Resolving a moral dilemma. Victory through right action. The healing power of pure intentions. No pain, no gain. 4 of Swords Mental security. Retreat. Rest. Peace. Good organisation of ideas. Practical spirit. Limitations of rational thought. Scientific rigidity. 5 of Swords Greater self knowledge, often from mistakes and hardship. Brute force, sometimes with destructive consequences. Strength through persistence vs over-ambition. Possible losses through acting purely in your own interests. 6 of Swords Journey. Going to warmer (or cooler) climes. Messenger. Kind attention. Success after trials. Recovery from illness or bereavement. 7 of Swords Cunning. Skilfulness and determination that needs to be used for the right purposes. Considering escape from an imprisoning situation. Manipulation that tends to backfire. Watch your back. Change of heart. Treachery.we, co SN 8 of Swords Contradiction. Criticism. Reprimand. Crisis. Temporary difficulties. Blame. Censure. Scandal. Trauma that can be healed. Swamped by details. Being ‘pinned’ or entrapped. A dark night of the soul. Understanding the power of fear. The mental void and paralysis created through fear. Beliefs and thoughts that can be changed. 9 of Swords Power of the mind. Third eye. Good faith, integrity. Busy mind. Suspicion. Fear. Despair. Shame. Misery. Anxiety regarding loved ones. Hermit. Meditation. Sanctuary. Ceremony; ritual. 10 of Swords Affliction, sadness, grief, pain, grievances. We can let things drag us down or pick ourselves up and move on. Faith when the chips are down. It’s only a matter of time and choice before turning the page. Knave of Swords Spy. Observer. Intelligence. Vigilance. Examination. Indiscretion. Surprise. The unknown, unscen, unexpected. Stealth. Cunning. Outspoken, sometimes at cost, but skilful at handling controversy. Knight of Swords Dashing, brave, potent defender. Expert solider, marksman. Skilful, practised. Astute. Attacking. Starts battles. Courageous hero. Prompt action. Nips in the bud. Recklessness. Impulsive errors. Indiscretion. Queen of Swords Fault-finding. Belittling. Tough exterior with inner fragility or coldness. Experiencing hardship. Widow. Barren. Sterile. Mourning. Separation. Loneliness. Famine. Losses and their effects. Nasty attitude; slander. King of Swords Businessman. Judge. Lawyer. Doctor. Adviser. Authority. Power. Superiority. Experience. Justice and fairness. Military intelligence. Analytical. Fixed opinions. Controlling nature. Dictator. Ruthless. Conflict, harshness. Barbarity, tyranny. ‘WANDS Ace of Wands Birth, nativity. Force, primary energy; vigour; vitality. Creativity. New enterprise. First fruits. Family origins. Progress. Invention. Dramatic impact. Refease of energy. Initiative. Aiming high. Extremism. 2 of Wands Individual success versus co-dependency. Restlessness, boredom. Dissatisfaction with current lot. Seeking greener pastures. Restraint. Getting needs met. Temporary need for independence. To stay or go? 3 of Wands Strength in numbers. Business co-operation and success. Busy times. Being on the go. Established strength. Troubles ending. Ceasefire. Ship coming in. Mixed loyalties. Occasional disappointments. 4 of Wands Peace and rest. Holiday. Celebration. Job well done. Happy home life. Joyful outcome, or waiting for a conclusion. Harmony. Beauty. Love is in the air. 5 of Wands Competition. Battle for life and success. Play acting. Conflicting opinions, ambitions or activities. Too many choices. Needing to accommodate varied tastes and needs, Complexity. Struggle. 6 of Wands Good news. Well-earned victory. Hopes and expectations fulfilled. Public honours. Success that builds furure success. Honest discussion needed where there has been doubt or apprehension. 7 of Wands Resolute firmness and bravery. Overcoming challenges, even if outwardly against the odds. Winning through fighting from a position of advantage. The strength of personal integrity.it~ 8 of Wands Progress. Breakthrough. Events moving quickly. On the threshold of something new. Promises or proposals. Object of desire or envy. Hasty decisions and actions. Quarrels, harassment. 9 of Wands Stamina, discipline. Strength in adversity. Good powers of recovery and healing after injury, accident or illness. Preparing well ahead. Managing delays. Success after a setback. 10 of Wands Success and honours, but at a price. Fulfilling obligations while oppressed by their weight. Striving towards deadlines. Climbing a precarious ladder. Needing to reduce pressure. Knave of Wands News and announcements. Messages arriving. Courageous. Dark youth. Loyal friend. Decent character. A person to be trusted. Inherited intelligence and skills. Instability, reluctance. Indecision or rash choices. Knight of Wands On the move. Travel, flight, departure. Disruption. Altered plans. Home modifications. New address. Moving abroad. Absence. Away from home. Stranger’s arrival upsetting the status quo. Queen of Wands Lady of the manor, Charming, magnetic and friendly, Loving, honourable. Understanding, sympathetic and practical. Likes money, but understands economy. Snobbery. Obstinacy. Deceit. Social introductions. Business success. King of Wands Estate owner or manager. Wise. Conscientious. Educated. Pillar of the community. Good mediator. Devoted, loyal. Good conscience. Can be strict and harsh. Severe measures. Austerity. asCOINS Ace of Coins Treasure. Riches. Prosperity. Attainment. Recognition. Contentment. Fulfilment. May relate to work, pregnancy, childbirth, etc. Triumph. Profit. Security and its price. Fresh financial start; new enterprise. 2 of Coins Flow of money (in/out). Obtaining money to survive. A happy ‘business’ face. Getting what you pay for. Energy fluctuations. On- going work to launch an enterprise. 3 of Coins Mastery, skill and accomplishment. Good reputation in work/ business. Expertise built on experience; craftsmanship. High status; honours earned. Negatively: average or low quality; lack of funding. 4 of Coins Inheritance. Gift, win, grant or benefit. Status through wealth. Financial protection and security. Insurance. Fear of destitution and loss. Meanness. The comfort zone trap. Hoarding. 5 of Coins Material struggle, whether related to work issues, health problems, over-spending, partnership or family loyalties. Loss. Disadvantage. Recovery from ruin. Potential to reverse a bad trend. 6 of Coins Good financial trend. On the up and up. Caring acts. Generosity. Charity. Benefactor. Paying attention. Being vigilant. Desire. Illusion. Envy, jealousy. Paying debts or bail. 7 of Coins Profit, growth and progress. Valuable assets. Fruits of labour. Hard toil. On a learning curve. Anxiety around money. Potential for improved status or work promotion.8 of Coins Apprenticeship. Employment. Commission. Planning. Skilled. Craftsmanship. Calculating. Ambition, or Jack of it. Backroom work. Community role. Loans, advances, interest and repayment. 9 of Coins Material comfort. Abundance. Wanting for little. Accomplishment. Honours. Gains. Sense of self-worth. Safery and security. Prudence. Long-term planning, Managing danger. Able to weather a storm. 10 of Coins Wealth. Security. Prosperity. Gain. Height of Success. Family matters. Posterity. Archives. Generations. Family home. Lodging. Domestic economics. Savings. Pension. Sustainable losses. Gambling. Knave of Coins Study. Reflection. Meditation. Concentration. Rule. Application. Instruction. Scholarship. The love of learning and knowledge. Messenger. Collecting and circulating information. Management, or its lack. Liberal. Luxury. Wasteful. Knight of Coins Trustworthy and brave man. Methodical. Reliable. Responsibility. Decency. Perseverance. Patience. Able to finish the task. What is necessary. Profitable. Interest. Spare time. Unemployment. Idleness. Inertia. Stagnation. Queen of Coins Dark woman. Opulence. Generosity. Riches. Great luxury. Pomp. Security. Assurance. Dignity, Wellbeing. Abundance. Indecisive. Grace. Liberty. Indiscretion. Suspicion. Doubt. Suspense. Terror. Viciousness. Neglectful of responsibilities. Illness. King of Coins Dark man. Characterful person. Master. Successful. Valour. Victory. Bravery. Experienced. Intelligent. Science. Mathematician. Business acumen. Geometry. Physics. Defect. Danger. Weakness. Imperfection. Corruption. Vice. Perversity. AN *THE MAJOR ARCANA THE MAGICIAN HIGH PRIESTESS 0 The Fool The seeker. Innocence. Naivety. Courage. Humour. Living in the now. Journey’s outset. Burst of energy. Everything is open, all paths available. Madness. Folly. Instability. Apathy. I The Magician The juggler. The trickster. Power. Divine connection and inspiration. Skill, talent. Enterprise and initiative. Willpower. Mastery. Self control. Diplomacy. Subtlety. Dexterity. Leadership. One-man band. Chatterbox. II The High Priestess Moon goddess. Deep knowledge. Intuition. Foresight. Intelligence. Enlightenment. Understanding. Wisdom. Science, Education. Inspiration. Mystery. Gnosis. Divination. Prophecy. Sanctuary. Pride. Egotistical. Surface knowledge. Emotional instability, Unforgiving.THE HIEROPHANT a III The Empress The queen. Feminine power. Matriarch. Mother. Fertility. Pleasure. Luxury. Beauty. Success. Initiative. Evolution. Movement. Marriage. Wealth. Over-attachment. Domestic upheaval. Delay. Lack of Creativity, Waste. IV The Emperor The king. Male power. Authority. Leadership. Proficiency. Wealth. Stability. Perseverance. Endurance. Realization. Effect, being effective. Logic. Experience. Obstruction. Lack of ability. Weak character. Immature. Rebellious. V The Hierophant The pope. Tradition. Convention. Ritual. Symbolism. Ceremony. Religion. Religious practices. Morality. Social approval. Instruction. Philosophy. Universal law. Mercy. Goodness. Forgiveness. Humility. Vulnerability. Impotence. Religious tyranny.JUSTICE VI The Lovers Love. Attraction. Virtue. Compatibility. Harmony. Triumph over trials. Choice. Vacillation. Intuitive decisions. Union. Entanglement. Enmeshment. Infidelity. Moral lapse. Vice. Separation. Quarrels. Interference. Inadequacy. Failing tests. VII The Chariot Journey. Ordeal. Obstacle. Competition. High stakes. Ambition. Discipline. Conquest. Victory. Greatness. Reason triumphs. The work of the will. Right action prevails. Overwhelming odds. Sudden defeat. VHI Justice Balance. Equilibrium. Equality. Symmetry. Harmony. Integrity. Honour. Fairness. Neutrality. Moderation. Attraction and repulsion polarity. Oversensitivity. Vindication. Self-righteousness. Bigotry. Prejudice. Favouritism. Promise versus threat. Rights abused.STRENGTH IX The Hermit The seeker. Sage. Wisdom and inspiration from above or within. Vigilance. Withdrawal. Contemplation. Discretion. Safety. Protection. Seeking truth, justice. Spiritual quest. Understanding. Self- denial. Timidity. Fear. X The Wheel of Fortune Cycles of life. Destiny. A new cycle. Evolution through progression. Advancement. Success. Manifestation. Unexpected events. Sudden luck. A godsend. Ups and downs. One person’s loss, another’s gain. XI Strength Fortitude. Resilience. Strength of mind. Courage. Resolve. Confidence. Integrity. Moral victory. Spiritual rectitude. Endurance. Energy. Action. Vitality. Power. Force. Violence. Abuse of power. Disgrace. Impotence.TEMPERANCE Ws XH The Hanged Man Delay. Sacrifices. Reversals. Decisions put on hold. Review. Readjustment. Abandonment. Rejection, Betrayal. Falseness. Restrained or bound. Trials. Caution. Being in limbo. Temporarily unable to go forward. XHI Death Alteration. Transformation. Loss, ending or parting of ways. Boredom. Depression. Stagnation. Handling failure or disaster. Regeneration required. Bereavement. Forced removal. Immobility. Recovery from illness or shock. Transition. XIV Temperance Moderation. Self-control. Economy. Patience. Consolidation. Harmony. Co-ordination. Successful combination. Friendship. Recuperation. Unfulfilled desires. Discord. Stubbornness. Hostility. Clashing of interests. Inactivity. Sterility. Time, seasons and climate.THE STAR XV The Devil Mystery. Magic. Astral plane experiences. Strange occurrences. Prophecy. Fate. Catastrophe. Downfall. Negative attitude. Temptations. Deadly sins. Obsessions. Enslavement. Bondage. False spirit. Misplaced loyalty. Violence. Farality. XVI The Tower House of God. Disruption. Expulsion from an earthly paradise. Divine wrath. Punishment of pride. Losses. Rivalry that destroys. Bankruptcy. Plans ruined. Need to start again. XVII The Star Hope. Bright promise. Faith. Recovery. Gifts. Symbols of immortality. Light of the spirit. Light at the tunnel’s end. Good prospects. New dawn coming. Frustrated expectations.THE MOON JUDGEMENT XVIII The Moon Night energy. Twilight. Reflected light. Hlusion. Deception, Uncertainty. Errors. Trickery. Dishonesty. Danger. Terror. Power of feelings. Developments underground, undercover, or in the womb. Hidden forces. XIX The Sun Daylight. Peace. Contentment. Devotion. Work’s rewards. Accomplishment. Joy. Pleasure. Love. Achievement. Success. Engagement. Team efforts bringing good results. Co-creation. Union of male and female. Fertilisation. XX Judgement Rebirth. Renewal. Awakening of the dead. Rejuvenation. Result. Judgement. Sentence. Resurrection. Call to new life — often from the ashes of the old. Rehabilitation. Creation. Promotion.THE WORLD. XXI The World Long journey. Perfection. Completion. Conclusion. Reward. Prize. The Universe, including the four seasons. The material world, supported by divine imagination. Power through intelligence and wisdom.* = a, _ — MEGAMUNDEN is a UK-based illustrator whose commissions range from illustrations for advertising, fashion, product design and publishing to large-scale murals and tattoo designs. He is currently a senior designer at multidisciplinary design agency ILoveDust, and his previous publications for Laurence King include The Tattoo Colouring Book, The Tattoo Flash Colouring Book and Tattoo Colour-in Postcards, Diana McMahon Collis has studied and practiced tarot for over 30 years and in 2001 co-founded the Tarot Association of the British Isles. She has provided tarot talks and client readings as a consultant at Champneys Forest Mere Health Resort, and offers a professional email reading service through her website http://mindbliss.co.uk, and via the Circle of Professional Clairvoyants. She has written articles, columns and tarot book. and deck reviews for a wide range of outlets and has collaborated on several books. I