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Dove: The dove is a common spiritual icon with symbol meanings indicating hope, purity, aspiration, and ascension. In Greco-Roman mythology, the dove is a sacred creature to Aphrodite/Venus, and therefore is a powerful symbol of love. Featured on the ace of cups, it is a promising symbol. Note the dove (in the Rider-Waite version) is pointing down. This is a second-pass message indicating: "whatever goes up, must come down." In other words, fly high, but ground yourself first.

Water: Water is a symbol of emotion and subconscious. Water also symbolizes purity, cleansing, and rebirth. It is associated with the moon too which causes its symbolism to lean towards femininity. This is in line with the core ace of cups Tarot meanings that deal with love and compassion. Although males are surely just as capable of love as women are - human history primarily hands over the softer, nurturing, compassionate concepts of love to women. There is further connection here because many First People (ancient cultures, primitive man) believe the earth was formed from a watery womb. Here we are seeing water as a symbol of love rebirth and all the other associations that go along with these.

Lotus: Traditionally, the symbolic meaning of lotus deals with ascension (rising up to or above the occasion). When we see the lotus unfolding its petals beautifully in the midst of inky, murky soils we can liken ourselves unfolding as divine beings emerging out of unclear situations or states of consciousness. Simply put, the lotus in the ace of cups Tarot card tells us there is beauty in all things as long as we have the inner eyes to select only the beauty among us. This enhances the other prime symbols of the card as it dovetails into the idea that love, peace and regular renewal are keystones to igniting the new emotional highs in our life.

In a reading this card indicates new sparks of passion are being lit up in your life. It also tells the querent to start all endeavors from a place of love, and the results will always be blessed. We can also see this card as a sign of renewal, rebirth, or starting over. Observe the other cards surrounding the ace of cups to obtain more clarity about this card's meaning in your reading. For example, if you are reading for yourself, and health is in the uppermost of your thoughts, the surrounding cards may indicate you are experiencing a renewal in health.

Mainly it is a card symbolizing love as well as a signal of new relationships beginning (aces signifying new beginnings), but it's much more than that. This card is a sign of blessing. A blessing that assures us if we hold ourselves (our thoughts, feelings, body, etc) in a place of love there is no end to the beauty we may allow to flow into our lives.

The ace of cups is a message for us to start at the place of love. Whatever our intent, need, desire, direction may be; if we initiate your action from the starting point of love and compassion then our result will be blessed.

New beginning—a new love or a one-on-one relationship of any kind. These are previous unfelt emotions coming into play now, perhaps a new way of seeing a relationship or a birth—of a child or an idea. This is a fertile time for emotional or creative growth. This Ace symbolizes the consummation of something hoped for. Initiation of search within the soul for one’s true purpose or desires.

Reversed: Delay or disappointment in love or a new beginning that won’t go anywhere. Disappointment, difficulties in getting a new relationship or creative effort off the ground. Meeting unforeseen and frustrating obstacles. Perhaps not the right time to be starting something new.

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Caduceus: Varied in its meaning, the Caduceus symbol meanings deal with balance, health, duality (union of opposites), proper moral conduct, protection and cosmic energy. Seen on the two of cups, the caduceus bodes well for new partnerships, and serves as a message that with honor and respect to balance, new relationships shall be fruitful. It may also indicate the querent is joining forces with another party in order to facilitate healing.

The Two of Cups speak of emotional engagements. These may be in the form of deep connections made with our lovers, friends, family, partners, or co-workers. To be sure, these connections are complimentary as if two halves are coming together to form a perfect union.

This coming together is a new beginning and one filled with promise, hope and trust. There is a prickling at the back of our neck at the freshness and vitality a new relationship brings us. There is an intensity of our focus upon the sparkly energy of high emotion as we connect more deeply with our unifying contra.

There is also a sense of vulnerability here - as if we have to remove a mask in order to tap into that promising union the Two of Cups represent. All bets are off, we must be at our most exposed in order to reap the fullest benefit of this new connection with another or ourselves. On an esoteric level, this card is also symbolic of bringing together the dualistic nature of self into a harmonized whole.

You’re moving in tandem, with another person now, and all is going smoothly—plenty of accord, lots of mutuality full of good will toward each other. Ordinarily, this card refers to a love match between the sexes, but can also indicate a joining of another sort—union, alternatively, too, an old relationship can gain new harmony. Partnership; sexual attraction.

Reversed: Only may be delays or the relationship may have to be kept secret for some reason… perhaps a temporary relationship.


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Flowers: As we would guess, flowers possess symbol meanings of joy, beauty, growth, sensitivity and unfolding. They are predominant features on the six of cups and four of rods, but they are seen sprinkled throughout many deck renditions (see also the Sunflower symbol meanings entry).

Flowers are all about opening up and receiving the light of love, joy and compassion into our lives. They remind us of the better things in life, the good times, the sweet smell of success, and the beauty that surrounds us if only we open up to its presence.

Undoubtedly you will find your own harmonic resonance and personal meanings for the Three of Cups, but for me this card consistently draws comparison to the Three Graces in Greek myth.

Indeed, Botticelli's artistic rendition of the Three Graces and Pamela Colman Smith's illustration (in conjunction with Arthur Waite's influence) are undeniable in similarities upon comparison. We can see these similarities and marvel at the richness in sensuality, and human elation housed in these illustrations. As cups are the emotion keys, we are that much further pulled into the intoxicating heights of celebration this card proposes. When the Three of Cups shows up in our readings it's time to dance in the footsteps of the lithe and lively graces, and heed their hypnotic songs of vitality and elation.

This card also signifies that you are experiencing success and plenty of celebration is at hand. Your feelings are clear and not murky and you are understanding your emotional patterns in a positive and growth producing way. You are on your way now to great things—brought into completion, it may have resulted in a baby or creative venture. There’s mutual support. It can also indicate the need to spend more time with friends.

Reversed: Gratification may be more sensual than deeply emotional—you will still have success, but may be in small things. You are perhaps not taking the time that you need… a workaholic.



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Tree: Trees speak to us of being rooted yet reaching for ever higher vantage points on our journey through living this life experience. Trees also remind us of the words: "as above, so too below" spoken by Hermes Trismegistus and countless others which imply what moves in the ethereal produces as identical motion in the physical. We draw this symbolic connection with trees because their root system is visually similar as their branch system. We also gain symbolic understanding from trees by utilizing another quote: "A man may be judged by his fruits" - which begs the question, what kind of fruit are you producing?

Further, on the one side, we see the integration; union and potential elation expressed in the three cups gathered in the foreground (see meanings of the Three of Cups here). Yet, our central feature holds himself back while all around him stirs the magic, mystery, and infinite possibilities to experience life to its fullest - if only he would open his awareness to its presence.

The Four of Cups reminds us that we are the only limiting factor to our own endless gain. The Universe is a porous domain and from every orifice there dwells an opportunity for our highest advantage. It is up to us to open ourselves (uncross our arms), open our eyes (unleash our pineal-eye for a metaphysical view), and reach out to embrace all of the enhancement that naturally flows to us (as depicted by the levitating/magically appearing cup in this card).

In the four of Cups, it seems as though there is so much focus on something that one does not have that there is a lack of interest or concern with what one actually does have before him/her. In the picture before me, there is a hand of God bringing forth a cup from a cloud; meantime, the figure has been waiting for so long; he has become grown over with leaves and vines... One can often get the sense with this card that the individual may have been waiting for something for so long, that when they actually get it; they aren't really sure they want it anymore.

Simply put, he can be a dreamer. This card also denotes that you are in a state of withdrawing your emotions from a situation or a person after an intense emotional involvement; you may need some space in which to be yourself. There’s a feeling of let-down after build-up, as in the post-partum blues or when you have to face the daily grind of ordinary life, dealing with all the nitty-gritty’s of making a marriage work. Discontent, boredom, and resentment. It can also mean a message, such as a telephone call—unwelcome news.

Reversed: May be experiencing displeasure, disappointment with a relationship or creative projects—you want to tune out in order to get away from your emotional, negative feelings. Regain perspective and balance in order to find your own meaning for life, satisfaction, and purpose.



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Bridge: Bridges take us from one point to another, and, therefore, they symbolically represent resources or help available to us. In a reading, bridges remind us that the ways and means to accomplish something is always available to us. In the five of cups the bridge represents moving from a place of grief or regret on to another phase of life.

The back is turned, the body is covered, and there is major readjusting that is suggested in the Five of Cups Tarot card meaning.

When we see figureheads in the cards facing west, as the gentleman in the Five of Cups is, it is an indication that the querent is dwelling on the past. The turned back and west facing feature is symbolic of regret, loss, and holding oneself in a position of self-blame or self-doubt.

The distant bridge in the card is our source of silver lining. It is an indication that we can bridge the gap between the lower emotions we feel now, to the higher more positive feeling we want to feel. With purposeful intent, we can reach that golden castle (on the other side of that bridge), and leave behind the barren (unhelpful) feelings of fear, doubt, and loneliness behind us.

The placement of the cups in this card illustration is intriguing. It brings to mind the rule of karmic threes. In a readings, it can mean that those who attract this card have gone through the "three strikes you're out" phenomenon or, they have had their own actions come back to them threefold.

Effectually, this card serves as a reminder to be aware of our actions, lest we are faced with undesirable consequences. Remember, the cups deal in the realm of emotion and the movement it takes in our lives. This card asks us to follow the tracks of our tears - follow the path our emotions have taken us down, and calmly navigate our way to solutions.

Cups are spilled, yet it doesn’t mean his journey or his tribulations are over… he has a lot to do. In essence, your unhappiness is a result of your attitude, which you can change—card of choice, turn around and contemplate or brood over what went awry. You don’t have to be miserable unless you enjoy misery—losses, disappointments, or hurts. Looking backward at a painful past and refusing to look forward to a positive future. Depression, loss, sadness… literally, emotional disappointment.

Reversed: State of indecision—there’s some issue about which you are refusing to make your mind; refusing to face facts. Losses do not mean there cannot be future gains. If you stay this way, it will get worse.



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House: In houses we live, die, play, cry, grow, hide, dream, the list goes on. As such, they are symbols of our deepest secrets and the tenderest parts of our hearts. House symbol meanings also deal with protection and the value that we feel we must guard against theft. When houses jump up to our vision in a reading it may be a sign that our security is threatened, or it may convey the opposite, and we should not be concerned with safety and we are already protected.

Gone are the fears about what others may think of us. This card marks a time in our lives when we give of ourselves, our talents and skills freely without concern. We are undaunted in our efforts to shine our inner light into the world. We fear no retribution. We work in cooperation of a universal flow, and we know that nothing but goodness and kindness rises to meet our endeavors.

In a reading, this card represents a green light to share our special talents with the world. Do so without looking back. Take no notice of what others might say or do in response to your gift. Simply know you are brilliant, and that light which you offer is equally brilliant.

The six of cups in a reading also indicates trust and forgiveness in partnerships, relationships, or family ties. Reunions are on the horizons, as are new understandings from other points of view.

This card also asks us to take time to smell the roses, be keenly aware of the blessings that saturate every inch of our lives, and take a moment to thank the people around us for simply being who they are. This, moreover, can also indicate that you are experiencing some feelings that are connected to your past that will shed light on your future. You are feeling calm and connected about events, putting them into perspective and beginning to understand how they engender fruition in the present—a future renewal—a sentimental remembrance of things past; pleasant and comforting memories.

Knowing you have been happy in the past, will enhance your ability to be happy in the future. Happiness and well-being; giving and receiving. Innocence, generosity for better or for worse, your guard is down. In short, reconciliation, apology, past lives, childhood.

Reversed: Changes in the immediate environment that will make you feel more secure. It may involve meeting new friends or making new associations; new emotional tools that will aid you in the future; releasing past patterns…perhaps an important event soon.



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There is a lot of blue in the card, which usually symbolizes logic and communication.

The cups are all offering a lot of different choices, which need to be viewed with both emotion and logic.
There is a lot of confusion and lack of focus with card. There are a lot of choices, each of which could bring satisfaction in their own way. There is the dragon for wisdom, the snake for sexuality, the house for the home and also for fairy-tale-castle-in the-air- ideas, jewels for wealth, the wreath for success, the mask for identity and the shrouded cloth for something completely unknown.

It is important to be clear on what you really want and what you want to feel and experience. It is also vital that you explore your motives for taking certain actions. Some of your choices may appear easier than others. Beware of false promises from others and maybe not being entirely honest with yourself over your motivations.

If there are too many choices, there is a risk of errors of judgment. Give careful consideration to all options and certainly sleep on big decisions before rushing in.
This can be a time of a bit of an identity crisis, a loss of confidence, perhaps feeling undermined and inadequate. This can be as a result of a rigid structure falling apart and now there are so many more opportunities that you do not know which way to turn.

It may also be that you are indulging in wishful thinking and daydreaming and lacking focus and action towards your dreams and goals. There is often a decision and a commitment that does need to be made. You can get as much information as possible; however, you may still end up making that decision with an unknown quantity in place.

Sometimes it is not possible to know everything in advance especially if you are stepping into unknown territory.

Moreover, the snake symbol meaning deals with renewal, rebirth and development primarily because they shed their skin during each cycle in growth. Snakes are also cold-blooded which means they depend on their environment for their body temperature. This is a symbolic message that we must be adaptive, flexible and adjust as best we can to our circumstances. When the snake slithers across the cards into our consciousness way may need to ask ourselves if we need to shed a part of ourselves to allow further growth, or perhaps we need to be a little more flexible in situations at work or home.
A little meditation and research will help us with the symbolic meaning of clouds. Clouds conjure ideas, dreams, thoughts, illusions, transitions and mystery. Same symbolic meaning holds for the predominant card coloring of blue.

By refreshing our vision with foundational symbols, we begin to see a trend. We could sum up that trend with one sentence: "Now I observe the diverse manifestations that flow to me on the waves of my dreams and emotions." This is a catch-phrase combined with the water element. In a cleansing/rebirthing aspect, one is inclined to wonder if the seven of cups Tarot card meaning deals with a kind of life-reflection. An image of the choices we have made throughout our lives being reflected to us in the pools of our psyche.
With these few foundational aspects in place, we can overlay the additional symbols presented in the card. By doing this, we culminate our deeper vision of this card into a unifying story that speaks of limitless diversity, unbounded potential. In a nutshell, this card leaves everything up to the imagination.

*Choices—everything is in front of us… perhaps making the wrong choices. Each cup tempts him with a different fate: love, prosperity, wealth or revenge. You are looking at a number of possibilities now. Too many to make an easy choice; you are leaving out different roles in your imagination but having a hard time deciding which to manifest in reality. Many options are available: The difficulty is in choosing the right one—fantasy and imagination, about building castles in the air—wishful thinking, unrealistic desires and goals. Don’t go by our Ego, go by the unforeseen figure your Higher-Self, guardian angel…. indecision; many choices. It can also indicate that the decision(s) and/or choice(s) need to be given time; perhaps 7 days, 7 weeks, or 7 months, depending on where the card lands in the spread.

Reversed: A state of total confusion—too much going on, you need a calm space where you can sort through the multiple choices confronting you… let your feelings be your guide. Committing to one course of action is essential.


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The ruling element of water no longer flows, and this is noteworthy in a symbolic sense. Indeed, we look into the card and see the water is becoming increasingly shallow, even drying up when meeting the goblets in the forefront of the scene.
Our figurehead recognizes the lessening of emotional flow, and begins to move away from what appears to be scarcity. The figure is a pilgrim, seeking new heights of spiritual/emotional greatness. His cup once overflowed with understanding, but now it is time to evolve and progress further on his pilgrimage.

The phases of the moon in the eight of cups give a confirmation of the progress we make in phases of our lives. As we satisfy areas of our lives with timeless understandings required to be at peace - it's time to move on to the next chapter, and fulfill our destiny to move onward in a natural evolution.

When we pull this card in a reading it is important to focus on the accomplishments we have made. This card indicates we've reached an achievement of sorts (symbolic of all eight cups proudly erect in their fullness) - it's simply time to embark on another journey into fulfillment.

Furthermore, as we move into new adventures, we turn our psychic focus on the elegance of each step we take into ever higher atmospheres of awareness. When we take our spiritual eyes off the path (focusing on the future, or overly goal-oriented) we inevitably waiver.

This concept is emphasized by the rocks and mountains we see in the card. Challenges are certainly a potential in our pilgrimage, but with properly aligned focus, our path can be a fluid, organic pleasure.

Lastly, the concept of surrender is relevant in the eight of cups Tarot card meaning. Chances are if you are a Tarot practitioner, you're usually evolving in your progress. However, the lure of comfortable places can be enticing.
This card reminds us to always be aware of our inner and outer landscapes - to not be too comfortable with our lot - when the signs come - accept the challenge to progress. As Einstein says: "Nothing happens until something moves." That would be us moving up the rungs of enlightenment.
He is walking away, but he knows what’s ahead of him; the cups are not turned over. "Deserting the cups of his felicity." Leaving the house or home; changes in the family(-circle). Little chance to see one's wishes and ambitions realized. Shyness, timidity; disorder. You are wishing things may have been different, but knowing they are not, you have to let go. Time to cut your losses and get out of the situation that has failed despite your best efforts. Unfortunately, this usually refers to a relationship that has reached such a state of deterioration that the only solution is walk away from it. Effort that was made in vain and now needs to be abandoned, which the neatly eight cups represent. You are bored and have lost interest. The full moon symbolizes here a need to release things in your life that are not making you happy. The missing cup may perhaps denote that there’s something missing in the situation.

Reversed: You are waling away without facing the facts behind the problem you need to escape from; taking the coward’s way out. Things haven’t worked out as planned and wasted. And you want to cut and run without giving the situation a second chance; if you don’t, you may regret it later. You are stuck and feel unhappy in a situation, but not being or able to leave it.



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The nine of cups is commonly called the "wish card." Many practitioners (including myself) shirk at this label. It's not the wishing that puts us in a position of gaining our fondest desires. It is knowing our value, and knowing we've pre-paved our own way on the path of success insures the realization of our desires.
In a reading, the nine of cups indicates we are fully aware of our value, and are prepared for the benefits of that knowledge. Simply put, this card tells us we've made savvy investments (primarily self-investment), and we are now "setting pretty" to receive our just desserts.
By viewing the suit of cups as a chronological time-line (from the ace of cups to present card), we can intuit the journey to this place of confidence, assurance and satisfaction has been rife with plenty of challenges.

This is why our figure head in the nine of cups looks cocky. Odds are, if this card comes up in a reading you have a reason to be cocky too. If not now, then soon enough because the nine of cups indicates a persistent aim for progress in soul development.

We wear those memories as markers of courage. Now stronger and positioned with knowledge that only comes from life-experience. There is no stopping the fulfillment pouring into our lives. The feathers featured in this card is also a point of intrigue. Feathers deal with levity, and higher ideals. Jaunty feathers featured on our card character's hat is symbolic of high-mindedness. Further signification that this card hints at a quality of intelligence that is deeper than average. A profound sense of knowing - on a visceral scale - that all things are well, and everything is moving in a beneficial flow.

Bearing in mind cups deal with emotional matters lends further fuel to the nine of cups Tarot card meaning dealing with the concept of emotional fulfillment. In a reading, this card signals all systems are go, and we are in a prime position for satisfaction and advancement.

Great joy and happiness, all of your dreams coming true. “Wish card”—Success, triumph… everything you want to hope for—“what is it I really want,” the answer is that you’ll get…. contentment. Opportunities and lucky events can occur with ease. It can, however, also represent greed or excessive pride.

Reversed: The worse thing is if you refuse to believe in your own good fortune and take a negative attitude… you can mess things up for yourself. Not getting what you wanted or you got it and it wasn’t what you expect it will be.


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The ten of cups Tarot card meaning comes through loud and clear. This card is an energetic indicator of good times, accomplishments and relishing all the joys that come from being a part of a community of loving friends and family.

It’s important to call attention to the traditional (see Rider-Waite image, far right in the top trio of cards) card imagery. When figureheads in the cards are depicted with backs to us, it's a signal of a time of reflection. How does the concept of reflection fit in with the status of contentment?

Perhaps for some it might mean a time of counting blessings. Being grateful for the supreme joy we're experiencing right now in our lives. Or, it could indicate our progress on a long journey to get where we are presently. That long journey, very likely, has been a conscious effort. Each step is taken deliberately in order to obtain the exuberance we feel in this card.

We get a feeling of community and partnership in the ten of cups, and we are reminded it takes effort to build life-long relationships that are rewarding and satisfying for everyone.

Bearing in mind cups are the suit of emotions, it's fitting we see rivers and water in most deck renditions for this card. These flowing waters are our signal for keeping a smooth emotional flow within ourselves. We neither forge rewarding relationships by "rocking the boat" and bullying, nor by "rolling over" and denying our own inner impulses.

Building relationships and strong communities depends on the wisdom of balance and a keen understanding of respecting others while still honoring ourselves.

The rainbow featured in the ten of cups is a testimony to this concept of balance. Only a precise mix of elements causes the rainbow to unfold before our eyes. Keeping that balance of wisdom and insight will inevitably land you that pot of gold you seek in your relationships.

While on the subject of rainbows, remember these natural phenomenons are indicators of bright health. They are symbolic of the chakras, and another message of maintaining balance within the body. This inner balance is vital. As all esoteric practitioners know, the outer landscape of our lives is a direct result of our inner scenery. The balance within equals a beautiful, techno-colored life experience. Reap your rainbow today.

Everything that most people wish for: Love, harmony, happy family life, true love and compatible companionship. Time of completion—not necessarily wealth, but symbolizes an abundant life in the true sense. People living harmoniously together, sharing their lives and their love unconditionally.

Reversed: Delays and obstacles are standing in the way of you achieving the happiness you long for. Circumstances beyond your control may be the cause—nothing you can do but keep a positive attitude and hold tight while waiting to change—they will change…. current unhappiness, failure, bad luck.

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Fish: It is no coincidence that the fish is featured on all the cups court cards because fish symbol meanings deal with emotion, intuition and creativity. When considering the fish in the Page of Cups, we must first recognize the nature of the water in which it lives: in motion, unpredictable, and representative of the subconscious (see Water symbol meanings). The fish is a symbol of prolific abundance if we have the wherewithal to harness our own passion responsibly.

As the Page of Cups, is the artist of the Tarot and notices things in Technicolor. Some people think this page is eccentric, and the page of cups agrees with that. Loves being showy and flamboyant. People love the page of pentacles for his/her spunk and colorful exuberance.

Being a gifted artist, the page of cups has an uncanny sense of style and fashion, but does not limit his/her creative expression in this one media. The page’s artistic ability spans through paint, clay, writing, and more. Because his/her waters run so deep, the page of cups feels there is no limit to his creative vision.

The page of cups is closely aligned with the mother, and has her strong intuitive abilities. The page of cups can sense what people are feeling (clairsentient) and sometimes that makes them uncomfortable. In fact, sometimes they think the page of cups is too bold with his/her inner knowledge (anticipating their actions and behaviors and acting on them before they do).

However, the page of cups is just trying to be helpful. The page of cups is a caring person, but tends to be naïve about people. He or she takes for granted that everyone is not as tender as he or she is. When people behave badly it really shocks the page of cups. Consequently, his or her feelings get hurt easily.

Because the page of cups sees everything through the eyes of a tender-hearted artist, he or she is often left vulnerable. As said, his or her feelings are easily bruised. Because of this, he or she wants to retreat back into dreamy depths. The page of wands really has to work on trust issues, and constantly reminds himself or herself that not everyone is out to harm (and even the ones who do, often don't mean their damage intentionally).

Regardless of the temptation to hide and slip into obscurity, the page of cups still has a deep desire to please people, and often finds himself or herself changing personality to match those around him.
People mistake the page of cups changeableness as moodiness. Or, they think he or she is overly sensitive. That may be, but the page of cups likes to think he or she is just deep and complicated. Such is the way of an artistic soul.

The page of cups can have dark hair and olive skin. His or her eyes change colors with my mood; varying from browns to greens; appears to be very young, much younger than his or her real age, and also has full, innocent features. Both men and women find the page of cups attractive and that's fine with the page of cups. This page loves being an object of beauty and desire. Just like people admire a painting in a gallery; the page of pentacles thinks it's just fine if they admire his or her physical features too.

When the page of cups shows up in the cards, he or she will tell you to trust your intuitive inclinations, and encourage you to embrace the childlike wonder because when you do this, there is no limit to your creative flow. Further, the page of cups will ask you to keep yourself open and vulnerable. Let no one else's judgments against you make you close your heart.

The page of cups is a young person, male or female—possibly a son or daughter, or a young sibling bringing you a message about love—engagement or a wedding. Some situation wherein there’s inherent emotional risk. Circumstances may be exciting yet scary, as with a sudden elopement. If the querent, you’ve had the idea of already deciding to take the risk—you feel it will work out. He has a playful activity, a positive self-esteem; he is imaginative, and dreamy. This card can also signify a pregnancy

The Tarot meaning of Pages have a special place in my perception because these are the dreamers of the Royal family.

Pages always have their ears perked up, listening for oracles of the universe. They hear messages no one else in the Royal family can, and they deliver these messages to us through our Tarot readings.

Pages capture the essence of transition, and they can tell us how to smoothly move through changes they often foretell in the cards.

Tarot meaning of Pages will vary according to the suit from which they hail. Pages of the Tarot are important because they inspire us to think outside non-linear terms. Because they are receivers of unorthodox data, they serve as the muse in our lives. They can facilitate impressive enlightenment to our perceptions - if only we open ourselves to heed their calling.

Moreover, Pages have a playful spirit about them. Reminiscent of simplicity, and almost childlike qualities, the Page holds no threat or harm. These archetypes give loving service, with generosity equal to our willingness to interact with their presence. For example: The realm of cups deals with matters of the emotion, intuition and feelings. So, when we pull the page of cups will herald the coming of love, a growth in perception, and an evolution in emotional understanding.

Reversed: “Fishy” situation, you need to look carefully. If a person, there may be deceit, flattery for gain, unwanted pregnancy, or secrecy in matters of the heart—seducing you and perhaps you’re blinded, or you may be the role of the seducer, playing around carelessly… a caution to take care, you might get hurt yourself. Thoughtlessness, introverted.


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Rivers, Streams, Waterfalls: Water is a symbol of emotion and the subconscious. Therefore, rivers and waterfalls deal with the constant running and flowing movement of our emotions and the stirring movements of our deeper minds. Observing the river in the Knight of Cups, we see they typically move at such a rushing speed that they tend to take everything with them in their path - rocks, trees, any debris in the midst of a waterfall is subject to its pull. This is symbolic that we must not let our emotions run away from us

You've never met anyone quite like the knight of cups. He is unpredictable but you can't help but be attracted into his energy because he’s magnetic. Even when he frustrates you because you can't figure him out, you will come back for more.

It's the water-fire combination of his suit (cups=water) and station (knights=fire). It makes for a whirl-pool, combustive personality. Sometimes he even surprises himself with his own behavior.

He rides a pale horse, and this is symbolic of his intent to eradicate misdeeds within the kingdom. The knight of cups has an unorthodox approach too. He can "read people" easily, and use this ability to manipulate. He figures people should know their own minds, and if they leave themselves open (and give their "tells" so easily) then they are asking to be manipulated.

In truth, he is a very sensitive person; he hates violence, and that is why he reverts to mental and emotional tactics to get results. While his brothers (the other Knights) are charging with their swords, he prefers not to dirty himself in such ways, and so he uses his intuition as a means to an end. However, the knight of cups is extremely perceptive and the more he’s exposed to mankind, the more he can discern their motives and foretell their next move.
Being the Knight of Cups puts him in a defensive position, but he is most comfortable when his armor is off. He is in the presence of artists, friends and lovers. Beneath his protective layers rests an amorous spirit, full of love and bright ideas. He keeps privacy to himself to be safe; only revealing to his closest confidants.

This is not to say the knight of cups does not entertain the company of companionship. He is naturally charming, and loves being loved. He is all about romance. Candles, satin, luxury, he is always employing all the trappings Cupid has to offer to woo his heart's fancy. He gets no complaints from the objects of his desire either.

Fortunately, he has great looks to go along with his flirty ways. He could have strikingly blue eyes and wavy hair; his physique is a work of art too.

When he comes to you in the cards, he will send you mixed messages. His appearance will mark your need to weed out dishonesty in your life and kill it at the source. Further, he will ask you to take this action by means of emotional intelligence. Use your ability of intuitive perception to gain the knowledge you need in the situation expressed in the cards. The knight of cups may just woo you too, and invite you to entertain some spice in your love life.

The knight of cups is bringing you a message about love, or he may represent your true love. It indicates you are deeply involved in an emotional situation, to the point where little else matters. You may be awaiting this message, such as a declaration of love or a proposal or marriage—with such an anticipation that everything else seems insignificant. All other relationships pale by comparison to this one. If not love, certainly a friend who is honest, intelligent and willing to aid you… good natured.

These cards are archetypal of motion. These are the personalities who carry out the task of battle on the front lines. They are the right arm of the law for the kingdom. They facilitate law, order and execution.
Knights are about forward motion, high spirit, drive, determination and almost wreck less demand for compliance. Knights need their environment to bow to their will. They aren't quite mature enough to know not everything crumples to the application of force.

Kings know this, and that's why they're kings. Queens know how to make situations and people yield to her will too, but she certainly does not use force as the Knight does. . The role of the horse is part and parcel with the Knight persona. The horse in the knight cards speaks to us about strength, ignition and mobility. Further meanings of the knight will be wrought from the suit within which he lives. For example: The realm of cups deals with matters of the emotion, intuition and feelings. So, when we pull the knight of cups we're conquering the heart, and charging matters of love head-on.

Reversed: The message you hoped for has been delayed or may never be received—the relationship you yearn for may be based on deceit or be superficial on the other person’s side—he may never make a commitment, even if he has led you to believe he is sincere. Young man (or woman) who is fickle, likes to flirt, but belongs to the love’em and leave’em school for romantic encounters. Lacking energy and drive… manipulates.

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Angels and Mermaids: Angels in the Tarot system are symbolic of divine messages. They are messengers of important information. In a reading, their appearance indicates a message (relating to the card) may be coming to the querent in the form of inspiration, divine intervention, or subtlety. Angels and mermaids also symbolize higher thought and ideals. (angels are seen on either side of the chalice or ciborium the Queen of Cups holds)

Shells and Shellfish: Shells and shellfish deal with cycles, regeneration, and protection. These creatures are lunar symbols; they cast off their shells for new ones, and this is where the rebirth/cycling association plays its part. The protective symbolism is evident in the hard spinney exo-skeleton found with these creatures. This refers to the protection of that which is sacred and holy. When shells surface in the Queen of Cups card, we're reminded of the cyclical nature in our lives and what protection we may need for the path on which we embark on.

The world is like a conch shell hold up to her ear and it whispers to her all its secrets. Some people call the queen of cups faraway and reserved. Truth be known, she does feel a little foreign to the world, and perhaps this is why people call her "distant." She feels as thought she has very little control over where her thoughts take her. One minute she’ll be working on a presentation speech at the next ceremonial gathering, and the next minute her mind has drifted into whirlpools of otherworldly proportions. It feels like she is in a dream most of the time. She has a reputation as a powerful Knower; a deep knowing that all life comes from love. In fact, you may notice the chalice she hold while seated in her throne. It's called a ciborium, and it holds the essence of life. The angels who dwell with her are always guarding its contents.

When the queen of cups drifts in to your Tarot cards, you can guess she will extol the virtues of listening to your own conch shell (the intuitive oracle within) to discern deeper understanding about the energy that moves around you, and your connection with it.

The queen of cups is any kindly woman in the querent’s life, usually someone with a water sign in the chart. If the readee is a man, she may signify his wife or the woman he loves. She is creative, perhaps an artist with visionary tendencies, psychic ability is highly developed and tends to be accurate; she is of mature nature. If the querent herself, all applies, although they may still be in the nascent stage and need developed—if not a person, the situation is creative endeavor that is positive. She is, moreover, wise in the ways of love and the human heart. Her attitude is one of receptiveness and approachability.

Tarot meaning of Queens are similar to King meanings. Queens are just as commanding, authoritative and strikingly intense in their ruling authority as Kings.

However, there is one massive departure in queen persona: One) She is feminine, and, therefore, subtle in her reign. That said, further queenly qualities take on more meaning according to the "queendom" (the queens domain or suit) in which the queen resides. For example: The queendom of cups deals with matters of the emotion, intuition and feelings. So, when we pull the queen of cups she will softly speak to our emotions in the matters of the heart.

Reversed: A love relationship gone sour, or someone who is having trouble expressing emotion. If a person, it can be a dishonest advisor—warning of being careful with whom you trust with your secrets and emotional life; possessive, suppresses her emotions. If it’s the querent, you are playing with possible psychic matters you don’t understand.

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The king of cups establishes higher learning in his kingdom. He endorses educational programs and encourages everyone (men, women and children) to participate in continued learning.

He is also a religious man, and as the King of Cups, he promotes spiritual education, too. He believes everyone should have an equal sampling of religion, science and philosophy, and works very hard to make these things available to every one no matter what their economic status.

His suit is water, so he is emotionally intuitive, yet his station as King is air-bound which dwells in the realm of thought. This gives him an advanced edge because he can effortlessly communicate the intuitive perceptions he receives.

The king of cups is an eloquent speaker, writer and even expresses his philosophical perspectives in art too. Although, he is not in a position to nurture his artistic side as much as he would desire. More appropriately, he devotes much attention to studying the fine arts. The king of cups has a savvy eye for classic design, art and style. He promotes many arts programs in my kingdom too.

He sits on a foundational throne in the center of the ocean, which gives testimony to his exclusivity in communicative, intuitive realms. Further, his stone island in the sea is symbolic of his solid rock ability to discriminate the truth from the babble that is uttered from the collective consciousness.

He is fastidious about his appearance. As a diplomat, it's important for the King of Cups to maintain a polished appearance. He can have brownish hair, cut short and well tended. His eyes are most noted for their crispness more than color, but they are light and bluish like the seas of his homeland. There is something about his presence that is authoritative. He holds himself as if he is always in control. This is a quality that goes beyond the realm of kingship.

When he appears to you in the cards, he will encourage you to be a leader, to be the voice of your own people. But he will tell you that in order to be a strong voice in a sea of opinions, you must first listen for the people's needs. Let both intellect, compassion and intuition be your guide as you serve as an ambassador for the greatest good of your tribe.

A man who is kindly disposed. A kind father figure—could represent an older man or someone who takes that role for you. It could represent an older man with whom the readee either has or wants a love relationship with. As a friend, advisor, or lover, he is utterly trustworthy and dependant and can be relied upon when you need him—A man of culture, knowledgeable, and interested in the arts. If not a person a situation that is favorable, especially if it’s an artistic pursuit; he is emotional and intense.

The king’s qualities will take on more meaning according to the kingdom (or suit) the king resides. For example, the kingdom of cups deals with matters of the heart, emotion, intuition, love and feeling. Appropriately, when we pull the king of cups it will speak to us with authority in these matters.

Reversed: Involvement with some kind of love situation is ending, but should not cause much pain. Time to move on from dependency of an older person—perhaps your father, mentor, or teacher and strike out on your own. Whether a person or to your own inner psychic process the result is the same—It’s possible that the king reversed represents someone who is trying to get rid of you for some reason, romantic or otherwise. Let go if necessary moving the passing of something that was good once, but now is over.

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Crown: We might initially think of royalty or nobility when considering the symbolic meaning of crowns, but consider where the crown rests, on one's head of course. Consequently, the crown in the ace of swords is a symbol of thought. Specifically, the clarity and force behind our thoughts. Use this visual image to slice through all the distracting thoughts you may have about an issue and point your mind squarely to the core of the matter. This kind of keen focus will see your way to success.

The ace of swords Tarot card meaning has to do with aligning yourself. Visually, this card is clearly making a statement of solidarity. When we see the strength of that sword standing erect in the center of this card, there is no doubt in our mind that we must focus upon the issues at hand (indicated by surrounding cards) and make our stand.

Often the ace of swords Tarot card meaning deals with gaining clarity in our lives after a long bout of disillusionment. Often this card appears in matters of love when the ties need to be cut in a relationship. This is particularly the case in one-sided relationships where the partner requires (excessively so) more of attention than you.

This confirms the ace of swords meaning as this card signals its beaming light to you. This card cries out "this is your time, the focus is on you!" But what kind of focus? We can make a simple assessment that the ace of swords Tarot card meaning is symbolic of uncovering a new way of thinking. Or, cutting away at some old thought to make way for a brighter perspective.

More specifically, the ace of swords is a call to stop fooling ourselves and look into the crux of the matters of our soul. The ace of swords is bright and brassy. There is no room for excuses with this card, and it demands full honesty of the querent in a reading.

This card resonates to the vibrational frequency of the number one, not only because it is the beginning of the suite (ace), but also because the erect sword visually mimics the number one. This means that new projects, ideas, thoughts, or relationships are on the horizon. Due to the sharp nature of this card, you had better be mindful and clear about your intentions first before starting these new ventures.

New beginnings—triumph over difficulties over mental means. Emblematic of a major breakthrough. New life style—prosperity, new development, especially spiritual growth. Birth of an idea, enterprise or a child—clarity of mind, sharp focus, expanded consciousness which can manifest as returning to school, writing a book, or expanding your level of perception… a decision has been made or needs to be made.

Reversed: Extremely positive card which can only indicate delay. Frustration and tension as there’s delay on what you planned.



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Moon: The moon symbol meanings deal with cycles, time, psychic power, reflection, and emerging from one phase into another. Consider the power of the moon - able to influence oceans, and affect the realm of nature in strong subtle ways. Also, a symbol of femininity, the moon is a sign of the softer, intuitive side of all of us. When the moon lights up on our readings, it is a prompting to consider our level of awareness. The moon asks us if we are listening to our intuition and what are we allowing influencing our direction in life.
In the spirit of duality and balance (suggested by the number two), two of swords interpretations commonly focus on split decisions or opposing choices.
As swords are symbolically wielded in the realm of thought and communication, this card deftly illustrates the status of "being of two minds" about something.
We see the solidarity in posture of our central figure. She is poised is a seemingly prepared, calm stasis. Both feet securely planted on solid foundation. Further, her feet are pointed outward which hints of openness in her nature (perhaps even a sexual persuasion here).

The openness of the two of swords card continues as we see rippling waters in the background, suggesting intuition, perception, and the ability to garner information from unorthodox sources to make the decisions required of us.

The moon adds to this theme, with a message indicating physical evidences can be deceptive (hence the blindfold). However, when we surrender ourselves to the subtle influence of a psychic motions (the moon), our outcomes are inevitably more favorable.
There is no struggle in this card. There is patience, and assurance that whatever choice is made, we are nobly prepared to make it. Furthermore, this card is a challenge for us to trust in the intangible, and make our decisions from a place where the physical world does not compute; a place where the spiritual world is our only compass.

In addition, the person is in a period of stasis, maintaining the situation in a state of balance by ignoring the underlying tension that exists—uncomfortable position to be in, yet the person isn’t ready to do anything about it… communicating is important. ***This card means heaviness… Perhaps a couple who really does not get along, yet puts a perfect façade to the outside world—A determination to pretend things are fine. Denial; remove the blindfold… an emphasis to have a peace of mind; a compromise, accepting less than what you really want. There’s heaviness in her…

Reversed: It exacerbates the situation above except that the person feels helpless to make the necessary changes—Discourse is impossible to get into reconciliation of fights when involving a wife or husband, in essence, making the discourse impossible. Deceit, disloyalty, lying or duplicity are the most likely outcome.

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Heart: As one would assume, the heart has long been as symbol of love, joy, and affection. The heart is also a symbol of truth, courage and conscience. The symbolic hear is the center of existence - physically speaking it pumps out life to the rest of the body. When we note the heart in our readings we must be mindful of our own center, and what is at the center of our focus. We may also ask what we love most - that which is positive or negative.

The imagery in the Three of Swords Tarot card conjures up some potentially disturbing feelings within us. These internal stirrings kick up within us because this card deals with the heart of the matter.

Now we know why we squirm a bit when this card comes up in a reading. However, when we see the Three of Swords through eyes of honesty and embrace it as signal for us to wake up, pay attention and begin to candidly observe the inner-workings of our heart, we can use its message to catapult us into a profound transformation.

The symbolic placement of the three swords reminds us of these spiritual trinity's. The triune or trident concept is intriguing as we see this motif in all spiritual traditions. One such reflection of the triune is Shiva's trident (pitchfork). It is symbolic of the Hindu trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva (creator, preserver, destroyer - respectively).

In this light, these swords hint to our ability to balance core and supporting beliefs leading to heartfelt breakthroughs in our lives. More succinctly, the veil of obscurity is pierced, and the heart of our desire is made manifest through our practice of living an observed, aware, and balanced life.

You are feeling the pain of separation right now quite possibly in the are of love, or “love triangle.” A third party has caused the break up, but it was ready to happen anyway… time to let it go; don’t try to hold on to the past. Separation, sorrow, the breaking up of a love relationship—negative thoughts and words bringing pain to the heart. “Rain and sun are necessary for our growth,” although we may prefer the sunshine of joy.

Reversed: Separation is taken too much to the heart and not thinking clearly—Blaming someone else instead of looking within—depression and unwilling to pull yourself together.

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He's laying supine. The word describes the position, but the word supine also means inactive and passive.

That's the primary avenue we can travel upon in this card. When this card solemnly surfaces in our reading we must take effort to quiet the din (internal and external) and become passive. This is a time to let intuitive waves move on their own accord within our energy. No action is needed.
There are spiritual undertones in the four of swords Tarot card, meaning our faith will support this time of soul-hibernation. No matter how demanding our situation is or how strongly we are pulled to take action, this card insists we must be still. And, higher energies will honor that stillness by keeping events at bay while we take the time cocoon our souls.

Note in traditional versions, such as this, we see one foundational sword while the other three are suspended above the figurehead. This is a symbolic cue; there is one issue, one thought dominating the querent's energy. The three down-pointing swords indicate focus on that one thought while in a prayerful (supplicating), meditative manner in order to manifest solutions to that prime theme.

The four of swords Tarot card meaning is often that you are living in the past. All past, present, and future is the same; you are stuck on hold. He is laying on what seem coffins, which can signify that he is living in the past.

The four of swords meaning is also expressed when we have gone through a time of battle (hence, the armor). It beckons us to retreat within our deeper selves for recuperation. We can do this by diving into our dream worlds, where we are nourished by the loving motions of our highest energies and life-giving imaginations.

You feel the need for introspection and solitude; a necessary period of aloness and contemplation in order to get a solid perspective on what happened and why—you have been in pain but bow you are in the first stage of recovery whether from emotional or physical illness—“The calm after the storm;” you may want to go into exile away from other people to think, plan, reevaluate—a time of rest, prayer, meditation. A possible possibility of illness.

Reversed: You are not allowing yourself the rest and respite you need. If you continue this way, you may make yourself ill. Refusing to recuperate both mentally and emotionally will only worsen the situation… take time out.

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Ocean: Ocean symbol meanings deal with infinite possibilities. Consider the ocean, and you will be considering the essence of vastness, mystery, and depth. It seems in exhaustible and the holder of wondrous things unseen. When the oceans in the cards crash their waves against our consciousness, it is time to pay homage to the great divine - meaning we should recognize the burgeoning power around us, the animating force that runs through us - the expansive and expressive nature of the universe. In other words, we must acknowledge that there may be other (higher) powers at work in our lives and it may be time to release our control in order to allow these powers to open up incredible opportunities to us.

The five of swords Tarot card meaning is born out of a place of deep inner reflection and contemplation as seen in the fourth sword card.

An interpretive snapshot: Our figurehead has emerged standing triumphantly from a challenge. He is the victor, having won the challenge that threatened his beliefs…We know the suit of swords speaks to us of thoughts and beliefs. Our victor stands holding the majority of his shares (thoughts/swords) in tact. He has gotten his point across, and is met with no further conflict by would-be nay-sayers. Indeed, these usurpers seem to concede, or surrender; relinquishing the honor of righteousness to our figurehead in the card.

The concept of challenge surfaces in the presence of mountains in the cards. We get the feeling a long-standing opposition has been held, and through quiet persistence (as visited in the four of swords) the mountain has been conquered.

We get the idea that faith or beliefs are either upheld or amended in this imagery
Onno and Rob classify the five of swords Tarot card meaning as: "Remembering the Self." To paraphrase their interpretation:

    "Through the reflective time in the Swords Four, we have overcome ourselves and our inner enemies and identifications which sap our energies. These are personified by the defeated persons walking away in the background. These having dropped off from our experience, a new goal and plan for life originates." Rob Docters van Leeuwen

One can be particularly fond of the keyword, "amputation." The implication urges us to cast off, or amputate those aspects of our lives that no longer serve the goal or plan the van Leeuwens' speak of.

In addition, The five of Swords is probably one of the "worst" cards in the deck, on an esoteric level. It shows gain from an unfortunate situation. Swords have been crossed and the spoils of war are ripe for the taking. This is probably the classic picture of the “I WIN, YOU LOSE” scenario. And, unfortunately, its meaning is not much improved by reversal.

The advice here is that a situation of conflict is at hand and needs resolution. How we choose to make that resolution is up to us. Do we take the higher road and try to resolve it in such a way that everyone can walk away with dignity and integrity intact? Or rather, do we assert ourselves over another (or perhaps give up our power and allow another to conquer us) and leave them a broken person?

It has been said that into our lives a little rain must fall. What would we learn if everything were handed to us on a silver platter? It is by overcoming obstacles... and ultimately learning just “who” It “is” that actually puts these obstacles in our path, that we grow and re-member exactly “Who We Really Are.” This is one of the lessons of the entire Tarot, but particularly the suit of Swords.

You are in a period of adjusting to some kind of change brought by distress or loss… a necessary process—whether is being challenged or calling for change--your life style, philosophy, inner beliefs about yourself… now is the time to get to work and bring those changes into your life. It denotes, again, gain from an unfortunate situation; a card of gain, but at another’s expense—their loss is your gain; defeat, misfortune, betrayal, and loss; conflicts with others or within yourself.

Reversed: Losses have hit you hard, and you are on a state of great unhappiness. You feel hurt and betrayed, angry and discouraged. Time of agony; deep down you are aware of the reasons even though you may be confused—you just don’t want to face them.


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Boat: Boats are a sign there are some pressing thoughts rumbling within the subconscious. These thoughts will have a tendency to put us in motion, and this is another symbolic trait of the boat. Boats deal with deeper thoughts and the motion (to action) these thoughts produce. In a reading, boats may also indicate travel or movement in a different direction (usually after much thought and deliberation). See also the ship of symbolism.

Note the Pattern of the Waters:
Notice the choppy water illustrated on the forefront of the card (the starboard side of the boat)? Notice the port side gives way to serene, tranquil waters.
What does this mean? Succinctly, it indicates we are moving away from troubled waters (hard times or emotional tribulations) to calmer seas (peace is on the horizon).

In seafaring language, the term starboard refers to the right side which is traditionally the steering side of the boat. Symbolically, those uneasy waves on the "action" side of this card may indicate rash action may have been taken and we're taking further action to soothe the raging seas in our lives.

Port, the left side of the boat, was originally the side seamen loaded cargo into the boat. We could take this as an intuitive signal that as we seek (move into) more tranquil states of emotion, we shall be "loaded" with the precious cargo of peace.

It’s vital to look what the Swords are doing in this card: Using one’s intuitive eyes, those six swords are acting as plugs. When this card comes up in a reading, it often indicates there are holes in our boat (holes in our stories, those we tell ourselves and others, or holes in our theories).

Recall, logic is represented by the suit of swords. Plugging up leaky (self-deluding) stories with logic is a common theme in this card. This is what I mean by "band-aid action." Stuffing ineffective solutions into a problem is a temporary fix. Further, running away, as the six of swords Tarot card meaning suggests, may give us some relief but isn't always the most fitting answer.

It is important to frequently bring attention to the directions of the figures in the cards. When we see backs turned in the card, it's often a sign of turning away from past events. In this case, we're moving away from the past, moving into the future with the hope and promise of being "loaded up" with the peace we seek.

Moving a way from past troubles, putting them behind you; it’s the beginning of a new phase after a time of upheaval—you are feeling a new peace of mind. Time of integration or reintegration. Harmony and lack of tension prevail. New friends and relationships come into your life, ones you can trust, after some intense sufferings; you are now feeling find and together. This card can indicate a move or journey over water, the destination may be unknown or the effects of the move may be uncertain, but luck is on your side… any change you make will go smoothly—you were weighed down by sorrow.

Reversed: Delays, harmony may be internal and not being expressed externally—affirming your old beliefs and attitudes.

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We get the feeling of "in-between-ness" with in the seven of swords Tarot card meaning. Not fully grown into maturity, and not in infancy either.

Traditional Rider-Waite imagery shows the figurehead of the card dancing between two focal points. On his left there is the establishment of a community, where home is. To his right, there is a small cluster of people, seemingly in deep discussion.
Note how our figure points his head (the seat of our senses - hearing, smelling, tasting, seeing - although, note the eyes are closed) to the gaily colored tents - where the community is established. Yet, his entire body points in the opposite direction.

Here we see the first interpretive hit leaning towards impulsivity, and an unheeding nature. We must ask ourselves, why does the figure walk with eyes closed? And why is he moving in the opposite direction of where his senses are pointed?
Do you get the sense of blind indirection in the seven of swords card? Our figure cannot know where he goes without projecting his senses in that direction first. The message: "There is no hope of finding our true path if we give no consideration to the direction we are taking first."

Put your attention to what the swords are doing in the (Rider-Waite version) card. We have a mind divided (swords representing the thought world).

To wit, right-handedness indicates conscious motivation; left-handedness is symbolic of unconsciousness. Two swords in the right hand are symbolic of the conscious need to follow traditional orthodoxy. Three swords in the left hand throw wildness into the once logical equation. Threes speak of creativity, and wielded in the left hand we get this sort of dialogue? The Unknown + Options = Creative potential, but without current proof?

Now we begin understand the juxtaposition. Do we take the path of orthodoxy? Do we try and follow the true way? The way yielding expected results? The path we know is safe?
Or, what if we take the dreaming mind's path? What if we hold the thoughts of hearth and home in our consciousness while closing our psychic eyes and conjuring up creativity to be our sole guide on the journey to exotic realms?

Whichever path we take, when this cards shows up in a reading it is essential to make that clear choice first. The high advice of this card is: "Be not of two minds."

Also, this card can signify that you’ve got the upper hand over a tricky situation, but exercise caution in handling your affairs. New attempts can be started to overcome previous failures—discretion and discrimination are required as are diplomacy and evasive tactics. It’s the best approach even though you many not like… you may get good advice. Nothing is quiet, indirect, communications and you have to use your wit to achieve your aims. Warning of overconfidence. Lack of proper prudence may or could still do you in… a possibility of betrayal.

Reversed: All of the above, but possibility of deception. Maintain caution—remain mentally flexible so that you can respond with quickness. You may be experiencing with different plans of action, getting various points of views.


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Blindfold: As one would guess, blindfolds deal with our inability to see things clearly. They represent unwillingness to face the truth, inability to accept the facts, or a sign that something is being hidden from us. In a reading, blindfolds are a sign that we need to be honest with ourselves, do more research, and/or get a different perspective.

Ropes: Another obvious emblem, ropes infer binding, confinement or restriction. When we think of ropes, we often think of knots, and being all tied up in them. In the case of the Hanged Man, however, the rope is a utility - it serves as a necessity in order to pull away from our internal knots. When we are tied up, we are forced into a state of non-action and this is precisely the answer to our problems. The more we struggle with the ties that bind, often the tighter they become.

Now the blindfold first seen in the two of swords has moved to incapacitate all hope of mobility. The eight of swords Tarot card meaning effectively drives the point of helplessness and immobility home.

We have to ask ourselves why? How did we get ourselves into these constricting ties that bind? Quite simply, we've let a rabid mind control our reality. When unchecked, a mind can breed the worst kind of fears and insecurities. And, I think you would agree there is no implement more destructively misleading and strangling than fear.

Further evidence of this line of thinking is our heroine standing in sloggy bogs of emotional (emotion = water) waste. The pools are putrid, and unclear - a sign we have surrounded ourselves with the worst kind of misleading thoughts (thoughts = swords). Advice wrought from a ravenous mind run amuck. Essentially, fear has produced toxic waste, which has paralyzed us into inaction.

There is high irony in the eight of swords. It shows itself in the surrounding swords (thoughts) which are both our captor and salvation. The steely blades can slice effortlessly through our bindings, setting us free in one liberating swipe. Yet, unwisely we remain duped by our thoughts of limitation, and remain in an abysmal state of delusion.

Further, one can appreciate how the castle or (in some versions) strong erecting pillars protrude from the background of the eight of swords. When these structures project themselves in readings one can think of what many people call hind mind? Or the Occipital lobe.

The Occipital lobe is chiefly in charge of visual perception. More irony…. Although our figure is blindfolded, our foundational urges are at the back of our sensory perception. More succinctly (and in terms of the eight of swords Tarot card meaning): We always have the "eyes" to see our sure footing; we can choose what is projected on the screen of our minds that which is our rock of foundation remains our strength (whether we see this with our physical eyes or not).

Some Questions the Eight of Swords Asks of Us: What do I refuse to see, and why would I prefer to be blinded? Which is stronger: My founding faith, or illusory fears? What can I do to filter out the emotional toxins in my life? Do I prefer helplessness over empowerment? What are the benefits of being a victim? For what am I responsible for in my life experience? Why should I feel like my goals are out of my line of vision? How can I regain control over rampant thoughts and fears?

In this card, moreover, there’s a situation that causes great unhappiness, but the person is not without resources to change matters—the bad situation is temporary and, if the card falls in the “future” position, can even be avoided—He/she is completely conscious of the choices available, yet there’s a feeling of being trapped—maintaining a painful state, due to being unable or unwilling to make a choice. The swords are like negative thoughts that have cut the woman off from others and bound her in her fears, anger and depression—can mean incarceration and isolation, yet temporary—seeing limitations instead of possibilities.

Reversed: Can get worse—which is a warning or a difficult situation approaching. If putting off taxes, delays, insurance, or settling some legal matter take care of it.

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Bed: It's where we're most vulnerable, and let down all our defenses. And so, the symbolic bed infers an awareness we make known to no one (sometimes not even to our conscious selves). Beds can also symbolize our dreaming life, and those thoughts we keep in the realm of fantasy. When the bed unfolds in our awareness in a reading, pull the covers and take a good look at what's going on in the surrounding cards for more clarity. Define the deeper meanings lurking in dreamy themes. Find clarity for the sake of solution.

Black: Logic tells us the presence of black indicates the absence of light. We may be in the dark as to our true understanding of a situation. Or, maybe we don't want to see the light at all, preferring anonymity with ourselves and those around us. Contrarily, black can also provide a theater of expression. With no distraction, complete surrender to the abyss is our only option. Which is the case in your reading?
It gives us insight into the underbelly of the thoughts we'd rather not face, but are there nonetheless. What's more, these suppressed thoughts always return to haunt us when our guard is down. The figurehead in the nine of swords is traditionally depicted in a bed. This is where we get the symbolism of suppressive and disillusioned thinking. And, as we've all experienced, the thoughts or behaviors we shove beneath the surface often bubble up in our dreaming or less conscious states of awareness.
The figure covering her face confirms this interpretation. She is unwilling to face her fears. She chooses to fall victim to a predatory mind; remaining deluded and ignorant of the potential for freedom.
When the nine of swords comes yawning at us in the dawn of our awareness we must deftly address those unhealthy thoughts we're avoiding (and have typically harbored over a long period of time).

Although these are often deep rooted issues and unsavory bedfellows whom we'd rather not share our lives with, we owe it to ourselves to face them. Just face them. Better yet, treat them like bed bugs.
Nurture yourself into alignment; replace ill-mannered thoughts with ones that hold promise and compassion. Doing so will break the recycling loop of negative thoughts the nine of swords card suggests, while enhancing your divine growth at the same time.

This card indicates worries, heaviness, extreme anxiety, nightmares, tension, unhappiness, regrets over past mistakes or misfortunes—if it appears it’s an unhappy person in a tense state of mind. Maybe trouble by bad dreams, nightmares, or horror fantasies in the person’s mind—where? Could be unknown but probing will reveal that there are deep-rooted causes at work trying to come to the surface. You can be under spiritual attack. The need for psychological counseling may be the indication. Extreme mental torture as you are being forced to change your attitudes—the changes needed forecast a better future; suffering loss.

Reversed: Mental anguish—get to work on what no longer applies to your life and are standing on your way of your progress. You are suffering because you cannot perceive the cause of your problems; not dealing with it.


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posted October 08, 2009 01:37 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for SilverStone     Edit/Delete Message

Fire: Fire is represented in the ten of swords as the bright yellow sun-lit sky in the foreground (Rider-Waite). It is a symbol of both creative and destructive power. Among its many cultural symbol meanings are: energy, transformation, passion, ambition, inspiration and power. In many faiths fire is a symbol representing a test of faith or the measure of one's purity.

We have seen the momentum building up to this card. From start to finish, the story line of the suit of swords tells a tale of struggle with the mind in every twist of the plot. The dénouement lands quietly in the ten of swords, illustrating the culmination of perennial philosophical conflict: Nature vs. man; life vs. death; mind vs. divine will.

But suppose we approached these age-old touchstones as balancing points rather than conflicts. Perhaps there is no "versus" but only a fulcrum - a point of center balance between two polarities.

How does this relate to the ten of swords Tarot card meaning? This card invites you to overlook for a moment the gruesome scene in the foreground (tough, it’s apparent...the image is designed to elicit shock).

Refocus your eyes to engage in the background of the card - particularly the Rider-Waite version (shown far right in the card trio above). In the background, there is perfect division of natural order. Perfect strata of elemental order from bottom to top: Earth, Water, Fire, Air layered upon themselves to perform a composition of transcendental unity.
One can find it fascinating our impaled figure is facing this divine strata. It is as if, in his final moments, he is met with epiphany, awakening to the secrets of an inclusive universe.

He releases himself from "battle mode," surrendering the concept of conflict and struggle altogether. And, in those dawning moments of liberation from self-inflicted bondage, our hero slips into the universal strata depicted in the card foreground, immersing into energetic interconnectedness (see the symbolic meanings below, where discussing all five elemental strata illustrated in the card foreground).
It is the constricting mentality of "Me vs. Everything Else" that got our fellow in the ten of swords nailed down in the first place. As we've explored in preceding sword cards, it is a mind unchecked that leads us down the path of destruction. A mind that holds allegiance with lack, fear, and other conflict-driven thoughts will always, always manifest a scene like the one we see in this card.

That is why the foreground is pivotal for our psychic eyes to see in a reading. It indicates that nature and her lessons are still available to us on all levels. Even after the passing of physical life we re-integrate into her energetic folds of inclusion, and perfect balance.

So, when the stark shock of the ten of swords assaults your readings, don't panic. Simply know its presence is a result of conflict-focused thinking. And, a shift can be made by converting those fear-driven thoughts. No more "vs" no more noise, no more exclusion…just oneness.

The mind is not our master. If it were, we'd all be walking around like our pin-cushion friend in the ten of swords card. Rather, the Divine within is our master; the mind, our obedient servant. When this concept consumes us, we melt into one-ness within the divine order of nature.
You need to make a clear break from the past—whether this means divorce, quitting a job, changing careers, etc.—it’s now necessary to make the break, and make it cleanly, leaving no loose ends. Time to see clearly without previous illusions that have clouded your vision—its appearance marks the beginning of the end of a period of trials and tribulations. Represents pain, severe criticism of being “stabbed in the back;” worst has happened—forgiveness is an important part of healing… In essence, this card denotes destruction, misery, lost, disaster, and possibly physical death, especially if near the Death and Tower card—ending and loss.

Reversed: You are hanging back from taking the necessary steps to move the new cycle—you are delaying actions of deceiving yourself about the truth of the situation—making excuses and prolonging your agony—make a choice. There’s scandal, humiliation, shame, deceit.



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Bird: The symbol meanings of the bird deals with higher thoughts and matters of the spirit. They are creatures of the air, so they symbolize higher ideals. They also represent freedom and ascension. When the bird symbol pops out at us during a reading it is a message that we are rising to a higher level that we need to free ourselves from bondage and we must make our hearts light.

The page of swords deal with the conflict by escaping into the fantasies of his or her own mind. The page of sword’s mind is not as "in the sky" as everybody thinks it is. On the contrary, like the other pages in the cards, his or her station is affiliated with the earth, so the page of swords can be very grounded when he or he or she have to be (usually when working, and when need to meet a time limit).

As the Page of Swords, this gives him or her a great knack at discernment…knows know the difference between fantasy and reality. Consequently, he or she have magnificent clarity. This aspect of me is often overlooked by others, which is a big mistake. I should be called upon when the natural flow and order of things needs to be identified in any project.

Because of the page of swords association with the earth, along with the sword’s affiliation with the air, he or she have a unique understanding of the cyclical nature of things. He or she have keen on concepts of rebirth, renewal and expansion by organic, naturally evolutionary modes.
In spite of the common perception that the Page of Swords is mostly wistful, his or her personality type tends to mature into an extremely effective innovator.

He or she is usually tall and gangly, and much to his or her chagrin seems to get hung up in puberty for an interminable amount of time. You'll know this by the apparent awkwardness in his or her own skin and an unfortunate tendency for acne. The page of swords hair color can range from blonde to reddish brown, and his or her eyes are blue as the skies as the page of swords are always peering into.

When he or she pays a visit in the cards, he or she is going to ask you to remember how you felt when you were his or her age. The page of swords presents a mixture of nervous energy joined with calm assurance that everything will roll his or her way. The page of swords is the dreamer who can apply those dreams with uncanny alacrity and clear-minded intelligence.

This page brings news of problems and difficulties perhaps to a younger person you know—an offspring may have failed college exams, or be in trouble with the law. There’s an element of experimentation—the page is motivated by unconventional activity—Risking on a mental level—the move is internal and mental. Impatience, eagerness to begin, fights and is curious.
The Tarot meaning of Pages have a special place in my perception because these are the dreamers of the Royal family.

Pages always have their ears perked up, listening for oracles of the universe. They hear messages no one else in the Royal family can, and they deliver these messages to us through our Tarot readings.

Pages capture the essence of transition, and they can tell us how to smoothly move through changes they often foretell in the cards. Tarot meaning of Pages will vary according to the suit from which they hail.

We appreciate Pages of the Tarot because they inspire us to think outside non-linear terms. Because they are receivers of unorthodox data, they serve as the muse in our lives. They can facilitate impressive enlightenment to our perceptions - if only we open ourselves to heed their calling.

Moreover, Pages have a playful spirit about them. Reminiscent of simplicity, and almost childlike qualities, the Page holds no threat or harm. These archetypes give loving service, with generosity equal to our willingness to interact with their presence. For example: The area of swords challenges points to the balance of our thoughts, mental challenges were faced with and effective communication. The page of swords will be the "light bulb" or mental break-through for your intellectual pursuits.

Reversed: Having trouble “getting it together” Although attractive and charming—not exactly on the up and up. It could indicate someone who is anxious or capable pf spiteful action. Rushing without proper preparation; a liar and gossiper.


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