The Major ArcanaTHE STAR (17) This card represents a beautiful process. Cosmic inspiration is received and manifested on the material plane. It brings optimism, hope, faith and unexpected gifts. Upright: Combination with High Priestess shows spiritual revelations and psychic power and with the Fool a readiness to expand horizons. Reversed: Combination with the Moon means inner tensions that should be expressed and dealt with. People Upright: Guardian angel, Young woman, Astrologers, Healing agencies, Mystics, Optimists Reversed: Pessimists, Depressives, Ill-people, Narrow-minded, Aloof individuals Key Words Upright: Inspiration, Luck, Faith in future, Protection, Sense of direction, Renewed health, Guiding light Reversed: Difficulty accepting help, Delays, Pessimism, Fleeting happiness, Distrust, Egotism Suggestions Upright: Trust your imagination. Connect with all-encompassing Consciousness to realize your ideals. Reversed: Let your star rise but stay in contact with the earth. Trust environment and let others share in it. THE MOON (18) This card promises highly charged emotions. You are in the process of diving further and deeper into the darker realms of the soul. It is the only entryway into a higher consciousness. Upright: Combination with Sun shows initial difficulties of partnerships that will be overcome. Reversed : Combination with Empress show feminine medical problems/conception difficulties. Paired with Wheel of Fortune predicts accidents People Upright: Mothers, Artists, Psychics, Impractical dreamers, Star-crossed lovers, Con-men, Imposters Reversed: Emotionally troubled, Mentally ill, Crooks, Subversives, Liars, Secret enemies, Devious Key Words Upright: Fantasy, Netherworld, Secret truths, Escapism, Fear, Deceit, Hidden enemies, Clandestine affair Reversed: Hidden matters come to light, Slander, Deception and trickery, Sabotage, Underhand tactics Suggestions Upright: Pay attention to the voice of your heart. Scrutinize offers of assistance/guidance. Reversed: It’s always darkest just before dawn. Not the right time to have a clandestine affair THE SUN (19) Simply one of the best cards, it foretells good health, happy times, love and joy. A source of light it is the essence of clarity, awareness and highest consciousness. Upright combination with any card, even negative ones, brightens the outlook. With High Priestess you are in the right, with Chariot, victory is certain. With Death dramatic changes which bring incredible benefits. Reversed combination with Moon shows uncertainty—but even this will eventually be overcome. People Upright: Children, Fathers, Leaders, Kings, Prominent/ Happy people, Scientists, Virile men, Inventors Reversed: Arrogant/Boastful/ Ostentatious people, Egotists, Those concerned with superficial appearances Key Words Upright: Success, Fulfillment, Happiness, Glory, Fame, Ambition, Illumination, Pure rational thought Reversed: Delayed/Partial success, Seeking success for wrong reasons, Modified happiness Suggestions Upright: Fulfillment of wishes is possible here and now. Relax and give yourself up to the dance. Reversed: Don’t let success go to your head. Too much sunlight can also be blinding. JUDGMENT (20) Fanfare of judgment card sounds and you cannot ignore its clarion call. It signals an end and a new beginning. The scoreboard of life will be tallied and judgment passed. Upright combination after Magician means far-reaching change of outlook/attitude to life. If Fool follows Judgment free thinking is good. A Reversed combination with the Death card coming after shows an inability to face facts/change. People Upright: Judges, Supreme Court, Executioners Reversed: Those learning lessons of negative karma, failures Losers in a lawsuits Key Words Upright: Summing up, Rebirth, Milestone, End of an era, Self-appraisal, Judging/Being Judged Reversed: Negative Karma, Negative assessment, Delay, Unwanted transition, Remorse, Fear of death Suggestions Upright: Time for rejoicing. Duty is done. Rewards of efforts will follow. Look forward to next phase Reversed: As you sow so shall you reap. Drop your worm’s eye view and see from a higher platform THE WORLD (21) This last card closes the circle which began with the Fool and returns to the innocence of the Fool. The final goal is reached with the return to the original cosmic oneness. Its appearance signals the arrival of your heart’s desire. Upright combination followed by High Priest/Hanged Man spiritual progress indicated with mystical overtones. Reversed combination followed by reversed Magician shows hectic, even hysterical atmosphere. People Upright: Winners, World travelers, Those who have achieved their goals, those in International Affairs Reversed: Jack of all trades, Quitters/Losers, Procrastinators Key Words Upright: Natural conclusion, Ecstasy, Completeness, All’s well that end’s well, Reaching promised land Reversed: Stagnation, Unfinished business, Delayed success, Further to go, Travel postponed Suggestions Upright: Be one with the Universe. Get ready for a favorable completion, the stage is set Reversed: Trust your perceptions. You have just that extra mile to go before the rewards come in. |
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