Individual Card Meanings

I'm struggling to understand the meaning of the Magician card in the outcome position of a love reading. Could it be about manifestation and creation. That the querent needs to be clear about what they wish for and can make it happen. Any thoughts appreciated.

I just watched a Georgina Toland video, in which she mentioned that the 3 of Swords does not necessarily mean 'heartbreak.' She said it can also mean the victory of the mind over the workings of the heart. Logic kills emotion, etc. I am quite intrigued by this option. Has anybody else here ever used this interpretation? I can see it has possibilities. And the reversed card could mean excessive or inappropriate emotion when a logical or thoughtful response is needed? Makes sense to me.

Hello all! There are the Lovers versions where there is a man with two women, and I've seen it interpreted as having to make a choice between them, like between love or money, or between piety or temptation, or simply a love triangle. However, considering the influence of Jewish thought, and of course the influence of Scripture, have any of you come across historical connections of this card with multiple wives (polygyny)? A scene like the old Jewish blessing: "Yahweh make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel." - Ruth 4 The images are, left to right, from the Piedmontese Sol…

I did my reading for how the next week will be. I usually lay down six cards with no positions assigned. Two rows of three cards. The bottom row was 10 of pentacles, death and 10 of cups. Now my question is does death always bring a negative to the other cards? I had a tower event three weeks ago and my life has been up ended and in turmoil ever since. I was hoping that the death card signified an end to that difficult period and that happier times were ahead signified by the two 10s. Or am I to expect another painful ending with the two 10s supporting that?

Do you have a favourite Death card? One that offers a rich or pointed understanding, or is interesting or beautiful? (perhsps one where the guidebook reveals some insightful interpretation)?

My initial thoughts were about gossip. Maybe they are a little too talkative and might not keep to themselves what you tell them. Might not be a good idea to tell them secrets. Any other thoughts?

What are your thoughts on the wheel of fortune and 6 of cups together? These two seem to be following me around lately and pop up in different spreads regarding different topics, always the wheel followed by 6 of cups. For me the wheel of fortune signifies a change, a movement, the wheel has started to turn and change is coming. 6 of cups references the past, friendships and other relationships. 6 of cups followed by the wheel I would say it would signified leaving the past behind. The wheel followed by 6 of cups seems to me could have many meanings. The wheel can be fate, by chance you will meet an old friend from the past. A reconnection. I've also read that these …

Hello everyone, this might sound completely weird, but both The Emperor and The Hierophant feel completely off to me to the point where I just remove them from the deck. They are following me, but it seems like I just can't never understand their message for me. Also they're actually the only two cards I struggle with when it comes to remembering their meanings.

I’m curious how others interpret the 3 of Cups when it comes to love/romance readings Yes, I often associated with a “third party”, but also I tend to associate it with a relationship that might be fun, but really not very serious, or most likely will fizzle out- that it’s not really built to last I understand the other cards in the spread make a difference, but typically unless I see it with a Ten of Cups or a Two of Cups, that is how I see it, and especially if I see it with a Page (immature) energy For me it’s simply not an indicator of a serious romance But, I’m curious how others read it!

I'm reading the classic book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu and I found some very interesting links and insights with the 7 of swords (RWS), mainly to its favorable and positive aspect. This is a translated and commented excerpt from the book in Portuguese: Chapter 1, topic 15: "(...) The art of war is based on dissimulation". Editor's comment: 1) "Sun Tzu refers to cunning maneuvers and artifices to deceive the opponent with the use of astuteness, craftness, ruse, guile, trickery and slyness. In a battle, to cover up one's true intentions, it is often necessary to resort to disguises and ingenuity. History records countless cases of ruses and stratagems ap…

In various card readings and numerology (number 16) i always struggle with what to do when the tower comes up. I think i understand it’s meaning (big change, stress, etc) but in all the information i can find about the tower it always looks as if a big interference is happening from outside. Aa something you don’t have any control over and will give you a lot of stress and will finally change your perspective or actions. To me it presents itself as something one has te endure but not act upon. To give an example: i recently had two towers in a numerology reading (as two periodic influences). In this case the working environment was very stress full and startin…

Help! I tried to look for other posts but couldn’t find any. If there are please let me know. dealing with a separation divorce so I’ve pulled some cards and one is the damn five of swords! I struggle with this card so much. I know this isn’t much context but I believe we are only to post a single card, but I’m thinking in this situation it’s seen as just let it be, there are no winners. any advice would be appreciated. Thanks 🙂

I've been thinking about this recently and found myself wondering: With cards that are stereotypically connected with distinct negative meanings, how would you read it as advice? I'm especially thinking of the 9 of Swords (the worst card in the deck in my opinion, yeesh 😰) but happy to hear any ideas regarding all cards that are generally considered "negative". When I say advice, I just mean advice in general, not linked to any particular situations or context (like love, family, work, etc). I find it rather difficult to think of anything from these cards that would serve as "advice", simply because of their overt negative connotations. Looking forward to hearing what …

Hi everybody!!! So I would like to know if I could get some thoughts on the 10 of pentacles. I know the general meaning of the card like legacy, inheritance and family. But has anyone had this card show up for anything else besides that? I get really tripped up on the 10 of pentacles. What was your experiences with this card when it showed up? Also has anyone ever seen this card show up for being blocked out of something? Idky but I always get a feeling of not being welcomed with this card like a family not accepting you. Or someone not welcoming you into their world so to speak. For some reason those pentacles on the card makes me feel like I have t…

Hello friends, how are you? Could you please share with me? 🙃 I understand as advice: "Be like this card. Assume the characteristics, actions that suggest this card"; 10 Pentacles/Coins as a GENERAL ADVICE (there is no specific question, just an orientation for the week, using RWS deck) I can think of: Invest time with your family Share your inner wealth with the people you love Ask your family for help Cherish the traditional, hierarchies Cherish the great possessions Leave a legacy, inheritance Open your eyes to the riches of everyday life Build a solid foundation that spans generations Materialize your desires Take care o…

Hi, I am interested in what the 2 jars shown on the star card of the major arcana mean. Do they have any connection with the Temperance cards jars?. Is there any hint in the old Italian meanings.......

Hello friends, how are you? I've had great exchanges here and learned a lot! 🙂 What is your opinion about the wheel representing feelings? As an object that rotates and can represent velocity, I can think of: Anxiety, agitation, nervousness, restlessness, unstable feelings, ups and downs, inconsistent feelings, moving on, something not very defined, desire to evolve, feelings that evolve with speed, progress and dynamism... and what else? Any idea?

Hey all! So, I have recently done a deck interview ( the Wild Unknown) as lately I have been drawn to more Pip-ish decks ( and am afraid to go all in and just grab a Marseille deck). My final question was- What is the potential energy of our working relationship? The answer was RX magician- which usually indicates deceit, loss of power, dis-empowerment, weak or over-inflated ego etc... Am REALLY baffled about this answer- does it mean we SHOULDNT work together? Would LOVE to hear your thoughts...

I've always had a rocky relationship with The Empress and can never quite figure out what she's trying to tell me... Sometimes she's full of creative energy and other times (especially when reversed) it's a complete disaster. 🤔 What are everyone's thoughts about this card? How have you encountered her before? Would be very grateful to hear some of your insights. 😄 For the record, I'm thinking of The Empress in the standard RWS deck, but any ideas regarding any deck's Empress are more than welcome! DS

I have pulled this card (Rider Waite based) for timing a few times in past few days. After googling timing methods: it can be read as in four weeks or sometime after that depressive phase lifts (Picture appears to be of a person apathetic towards everything around them) Any input and/or experience you all have on calculating timing when you pull four of cups? Thanks!

Of late I have been getting repeat cards on my daily guidance pulls. This week it is the 8 of swords. I use the Rider-Waite deck. I struggle a bit with this card. I liked what Lindsay Mack said in one of her posts if you feel trapped check to make sure you can open the window or something like that. I also read it is a feeling of unworthiness. Curious other's thoughts on the card and repeater cards in general.

Though it hasn't popped up a lot lately, it's been bugging me for quite some time what this card could possibly mean. I kept getting it during my daily readings, too. My intuition at the time was telling me it was about my friend (who is young), but I couldn't figure out what exactly that meant? I can explain a little what was going down: I really needed to talk to her - we were in a bad place because of a recent diagnosis I acquired, and I was planning on visiting her. I was really super paranoid about all of that. That's why I kept pulling this card. I was also trying to get the money to go visit her as fast as I could. Any help at all would be f…

(And the rest of the court cards, for that matter) Hi I'm back again, with a topic that I'm not sure has been had in the forums yet. I've struggled with the court cards for a long time, and although I've started understanding them a little more especially recently, I get stumped with differentiating the Queens and Kings mostly because the cards that I've used have always gendered them in obvious or visible ways, which makes it hard for me to remove them from their stereotypical gender roles. What's the difference between the Queens and Kings anyway? I've read about the queen being more nurturing, sympathetic, motherly etc. and the King being more responsible, …

Hi Iv been struggling a bit to know the differences with the lovers and two of cups just hoping to get peoples views on how they interpret these cards, any similarities and differences and there interptetations. I have mis read the lovers card before linking it more to new romatic love when it was more to do with a longer term partnership or insights into how the partnership was unfolding, the 2 of cups is also a coming together of partnerships just wondering how others interpret these cards and if hiw they differ or can be interpreted weather the 2 of cups is more romamcy than the lovers card. Keen to get peoples thoughts and interpretations to help me wit…

So I know this card is generally related to heartbreak, break ups, difficulties in relationships etc. But given that it's a swords card it has me a bit confused. Swords deal with mental/intellectual aspects, while cups deal with emotions. Therefore, I'd expect to see a card about heartbreak to be in the cups suit more than with the swords suit. What is your take on this card? Do you think it relates more to the mental aspects of heartbreak, like when your mind is racing and you can't stop thinking about someone/something? Or do you think that regardless of the suit, it can still relate to heartbreak on an emotional level?