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Tarot Card Meanings: Wands Overview

The Page of Cups represents a gentle, young female who is loving, intuitive and embraces her emotions. She is likely artistic or interested in the arts. Figuratively, the Page of Cups could indicate the receipt of news or messages regarding one's interpersonal relationships, or information that will have an emotional impact. Reversed, it could mean unrealistic expectations, impractical visions, emotional instability or a young woman in the seeker's life with those qualities negatively impacting them.
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Tarot Card Meanings: Wands Overview

The Page of Cups represents a gentle, young female who is loving, intuitive and embraces her emotions. She is likely artistic or interested in the arts. Figuratively, the Page of Cups could indicate the receipt of news or messages regarding one's interpersonal relationships, or information that will have an emotional impact. Reversed, it could mean unrealistic expectations, impractical visions, emotional instability or a young woman in the seeker's life with those qualities negatively impacting them.
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  • Page of Wands
  • Knight of Wands
  • Queen of Wands
  • King of Wands
  • Page of Cups
  • Knight of Cups
  • Queen of Cups
  • King of Cups
  • Page of Swords
  • Knight of Swords
  • Queen of Swords
  • King of Swords
  • Page of Pentacles
  • Knight of Pentacles
  • Queen of Pentacles
  • King of Pentacles
  • Notes on Interpreting Court Cards
  • Charts for Interpretation

Page e of Wand ds

The page wears w a yello ow tunic with h circling sa alamanders a and a red fe eather in the cap. Orange dese ert and mou untains beyon nd.
Creative, en nthusiastic, co onfident energ gy, with a lot of youth. Ora ange is the co olor of creativity. The T salamand ders represen nt spirituality y, opportunity y, resourcefu ulness, great power r, resilience. The Page of f Wands is a young wom man who lov ves to explore the unknown; who w is advent turous and en nergetic. Card d may figura atively indicate the e receipt of news n or mess sages regardi ing Seeker's career or cre eative projects. Warm, W ambitio ous, passiona ate, a high a achiever, dyn namic person nality. However, th he Page of Wands W is also t too young in mind. Much growing up i is still needed. Ten ndency to be immature. In n a reading fo for a young m male Seeker a asking about love, could indicat te the appear rance of a young woman w with the fore egoing qualities. Rev versed Mean ning. Lackin ng creativity y or innova ation. Cowa ardice. Pass sivity. Fear of exploring th he unknown i is what holds Seeker back. May ds to take gr indi icate insecuri ity in Seeker . Seeker need reater control l over own n life and be more articul late of his or r her own ne eeds. Seeker has a tend dency to put others first to the point where Seek ker's own nee eds to entirely neglected. If Seeker i is a young fem male, this car rd in reverse could indi icate a peer who w is insecur re with hersel lf and as a res sult, is taking it out on the t Seeker and causing a n negative impa act on Seeker''s current situ uation. If Seeker is a you ung male, cou uld indicate a girlfriend, significant oth her, or fem male friend wit th such an im mpact.

ELEM MENT OF FI IRE Ar ries Leo L Sagittarius

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes PAGE E OF WAND DS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young woma an, light com mplexion A Aries, Leo, S Sagittarius M Motivated, ca areer-driven n, fiery tempe ered, e energetic ind dividual; crea ative artistic ty ype. Figura ative Interpretation Facet of the Self, right Upr Facet of the Self, versed Rev Sym mbolic Rep presentation C Creative; Dyn namic; Full of Promise P Passivity; Ina articulate of Own Needs s R Receiving ne ews or messa age re: caree er or c creative proje ects.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Creative fields; Working wi ith hands; H High-paced ca areers; op trades; He ealth; Agricu ulture Sho

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Knigh ht of Wan nds


In the sam me orange desert d with t the mountai ins beyond a as the Page e, the Knight of Wands W rides s his brown steed gallan ntly. He, too o, wears a yellow tunic with circling sal lamanders. R Red feathers s adorn his armor. He is in motion and d ready for action. a
Fiery impetu uous characte er. Likes to s stir conflict. Thrives on c challenge. Eas sy for this character to get into o fights. Has sty. Competit tive. Motivat ted. Career-d driven. ontrol This charac cter has a lot t of potentia al to become e great someday. Must co immaturity. In a reading g for a youn ng female Se eeker asking about love, could indicate the appearance of o a young m man with the f foregoing qua alities. Hot-h headed personality. Figuratively the Knight o active of Wands cou uld indicate sift action or a progress in Seeker's S caree er or creative projects. Rev versed Meani ing. Insecurit ty. Dragging feet on an im mportant dec cision. Hes sitating in a daunting d or ris sky project. L Look to other r cards in spre ead to see whether hesi itation is war rranted or wh hether Seeker r needs to be more asse ertive. If card d appears in n reverse for a young fem male Seeker, , may indi icate negative e influence in n Seeker's life fe from a you ung man with h such qual lities.

ELEM MENT OF FI IRE Ar ries Leo L Sagittarius

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes KNIGH HT OF WAN NDS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young man, light comple exion A Aries, Leo, S Sagittarius M Motivated, ca areer-driven n, fiery tempe ered, e energetic ind dividual; crea ative artistic ype. ty Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self, Upr right Face et of the Self, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation Im mpetuous; C Competitive H Hot-Headed; Tendency to be Insecur re S Swift action; active progr ress in caree er or c creative proje ects.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Crea ative fields; Working wi ith hands; H High-paced ca areers; Shop trades; He ealth; Agricu ulture

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n of Wan nds Queen


The Queen n, in yellow robe, sits on n a throne o of lions and d sunflowers s. She holds a sunflower in one o hand, a and her wan nd in the ot ther. A blac ck cat stands guar rd at her fee et.
Energetic, self-assured, s attractive w woman. Matur re woman w with the pow wer of attraction. Lover L of natu ure. Great wi ith animals. Great keeper r of the hom me and hearth. We ell-liked and honorable. Strong-wille ed and virtu uous. Has sound judgment. However, H wh hen she is ril led to anger, can becom me erratic and d hotheaded. Oth herwise, she is normally quite down-t to-earth and balanced. In other words, do not make her angry. a Unlike e the Page of Wands, who is a bright bu urst of creative ene ergy that has not yet been harnessed, th he Queen of W Wands can co ontrol and channel her creativ ve energies to o yield resul lts. Figurativ vely the Que een of Wands can represent str rong, effectiv ve nurturing of Seeker's career or cre eative projects. Rev versed Meani ing. Capitulat tion. Indicates a yielding d disposition. S Seeker is yi ielding to oth hers. Non-con nfrontational. Card could a also indicate a acting with hout honor or r virtue. Card d could sugge est an older, m motherly, nurt turing figu ure in Seeker's life with wh hom Seeker a argues with a lot. Quarrels s with this mother figur re is having an n adverse imp pact on the sit tuation at han nd.

ELEM MENT OF FI IRE Ar ries Leo L Sagittarius

Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes QUEEN N OF WAN NDS Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature woman, light com mplexion A Aries, Leo, S Sagittarius M Motivated, ca areer-driven n, fiery tempe ered, e energetic ind dividual; crea ative artistic ype. ty Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation B Balanced; Do own-to-Earth h T Too Easily Y Yields to Oth hers; C Capitulation; ; Mediocrity y; Wishy-Wa ashy S Strong, effective nurturin ng of career or c creative proje ects.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Crea ative fields; Working wi ith hands; Hi igh-paced ca areers; Shop p trades; He ealth; Agricu ulture

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King g of Wand ds
A red-head ded fiery man, one hand d clenched in n a fist, the o other holdin ng his wand, sits s on his golden g thron ne. Lions, symbolic o of strength, and salamander rs, symbolic c of intuition n and psych he, emblazon n his throne e and cloak. The points p of his s crown are reminiscent of flames.
Creative ma ale energy. A man who pr robably think ks he is alway ys right. A m man of strong will. Fiery male energy with au uthority. Man n is most like ely married or r head of his household. Hands some, passion nate, noble, strong, but h hasty and qui ick to temper, quic ck to judgmen nt. Profession nal man with executive po owers. Figura atively dership or eff the King of Wands could d indicate lead ffective manag gement of Se eeker's career or cre eative projects. Rev versed Mean ning. Patroni izing male a authoritarian figure. Tyr ranny. Cou uld indicate an a authoritativ ve male figu ure in Seeker's life who S Seeker ofte en quarrels with. w Could indicate a n negative, con nflicting, or tense relationship betw ween the two. May suggest t someone wh ho is too dogm matic, a do octrinaire. Could also sugg gest a strict disciplinarian.

ELEM MENT OF FI IRE Ar ries Leo L Sagittarius

Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes KING G OF WAND DS Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature man, light compl lexion A Aries, Leo, S Sagittarius M Motivated, ca areer-driven n, fiery te empererd, en nergetic indi ividual; crea ative a artistic type. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Representation P Passionate; A Authoritarian n T Tyrannical; E Egotistical; H Hot Temper L Leadership o or effective m management of c career or crea ative project ts.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Crea ative fields; Working wi ith hands; Hi igh-paced ca areers; Shop p trades; Health; Agricu ulture

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Pag ge of Cup ps
A colorful, well-dresse ed character r holds a goblet contain ning a fish. I In the back is a rolling rive er. An ornat te floral pa attern covers s the character's tunic. The Page P wears pink p and blu ue, the soft c colors of a ch hild-like stat te.
Gentle youn ng female wh ho is loving, i intuitive, and d embraces he er emotions. S She is likely artisti ic or interested in the arts. Fish symboli izes creativity y; a dreamer; also a ver in reference to Jesus Christ. Sweet-natur red. Full of im magination. T The rolling riv the back may m suggest immaturity i o or a need for more perso onal develop pment. Warm, pacifist, sweet pe ersonality. Lik kely an emot tional person. . In a reading g for a young male Seeker askin ng about love e, could indic cate the appe earance of a y young woman with dicate h the foregoin ng qualities. F Figuratively t the Page of C Cups could ind the receipt of o news or messages m regar rding Seeker's interperson nal relationshi ips, or information that will have an emotion al impact. Rev versed Mean ning. Unreal listic expect tations. Quix xotic. Impra actical visio onary. Impu ulsive. Emot tional instab bility. Indole ence. Could also indi icate a young woman in Se eeker's life wh ho embodies the qualities of the Page of Cups, but b who has a negative im mpact or infl luence on Se eeker's curr rent situation. .

MENT OF ELEM WA ATER Ca ancer Sco orpio Pis sces

Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes PAG GE OF CUPS S Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young woma an, moderate e complexion n C Cancer, Scor rpio, Pisces S Sensitive, wa arm, emotion nal individua al m more focused d on interper rsonal re elationships. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Representation E Emotional; Im maginative Q Quixotic; Dre eamer; Over rly Sensitive e R Receiving ne ews or messa age re: in nterpersonal l relationship ps.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Spir ritual or past toral work; C Counseling; Social Work k; Arts s & Humanit ties

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Knig ght of Cups


A knight in n armor with red fish pri inted on his t tunic. There e are wings o on his feet and wi ings on his head armor r. His stead marches for rward. A str ream, fertile land d, and hills are in the bac ckground.
A charming g young man of high intell ligence. Grea at people skil lls. The fish o on his tunic are em mblematic of f Jesus Chris st. Romantic. Sensitive. D Dreamer. Som meone with lofty thoughts. t Sk killed in the arts. Social. . Charismatic c. Sees the world through poe etry and beaut ty. He is likel ly physically y attractive ma an. In a readin ng for a young fem male Seeker asking abou ut love, could d indicate the e appearance e of a young man with the foregoing qualit ties. Figurativ vely the Knight of Cups could indicate ass sertive behav vior in interp personal rela ationships or r being outw wardly expressive of o one's emoti ional state. Rev versed Meaning. Feeling s of discour ragement. Co ould also ind dicate som meone who is out of touch h with reality. . Overly emo otional. Withd drawn from m the world. Laziness. Co ould also ind dicate a youn ng man in Se eeker's life who embodi ies the qualit ties of the K Knight of Cup ps, but who has a nega ative impact or o influence o on Seeker's cu urrent situatio on.

ELEM MENT OF WA ATER Ca ancer Sco orpio Pis sces

Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes KNIG GHT OF CUP PS Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young man, moderate co omplexion C Cancer, Scor rpio, Pisces S Sensitive, wa arm, emotion nal individua al m more focused d on interper rsonal re elationships. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Representation S Sensitive; Af ffable; Charm ming G Gets Discour raged Easily; Unmotivat ted A Assertive in i interpersona al relationshi ips.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Spir ritual or past toral work; C Counseling; Social Work k; Arts s & Humanit ties

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Quee en of Cup ps
Of all the golden g cups and goblets s depicted in n the Suit of f Cups, the Q Queen holds the most m ornate, most detaile ed, and gran ndest of the c cups. Two a angels stand atop two candelabra-like ar rms protrudi ing from the e cup. Unlik ke the other cups with open tops, the Q Queen's is co overed. She sits on a th hrone carved with h cherub-lik ke mermaids s, a seashell l, and a fish h. Her feet a are at the edge of the ocean. The Queen n wears wh hite, with a cloak cover red in clouds.
MENT OF ELEM WA ATER Ca ancer Sco orpio Pis sces

A loving ma ature woman. Tender. Nur rturing. This woman is a c counselor. Sh he is a nurturer. Em motional. A go ood wife and/ /or a good mo other. Poetic. Kind. She is wellloved by many. m The orn nate and uniq que golden cu up she holds signifies her r high privilege an nd status in li ife over othe rs. Her cloth hing suggests purity in tho ought, good intenti ions, and som meone who is s a dreamer, l likely very id dealistic. Merm maids symbolize an a idealized and rare form m of feminin ne beauty. Th hey also repr resent vanity and a fickle temp per. The ocea an water at h her feet are r rippling, unse ettled. This sugges sts that Seeke er is someon ne who tends s to over-thin nk situations. Also shows ampl lification of emotions. e Fig guratively the e Queen of C Cups could indicate strong, effec ctive nurturing of interpers sonal relation nships. Rev versed Meani ing. Warning g that woman n who appear rs to be tende er and war rm is in fact manipulativ ve. Deceit fro om a close f friend or som meone Seek ker trusts. Co ould indicate t the negative influence of t the Queen of f Cups on Seeker or th hat Seeker is embodying the negative e personality traits attri ibuted to the Queen. Q

Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes QUEE EN OF CUP PS Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature woman, moderate e complexio on C Cancer, Scor rpio, Pisces S Sensitive, wa arm, emotion nal individua al m more focused d on interper rsonal re elationships. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Representation N Nurturing; Te ender M Manipulative e of Others Emotions S Strong, effective nurturin ng of in nterpersonal l relationship ps.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Spir ritual or past toral work; C Counseling; Social Work k; Arts s & Humanit ties

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King of Cup ps
The king in n blue and cloaked in yellow and red, sits on n his throne e and platform in n the middle of the ocean n. The waves s are strong. . A ship is sa ailing in the back kground. A single s fish l leaps out of f the water. The king's s shoes seem to be made of sca ales.
Wise and di iplomatic ma ature man. Ca aring male en nergy. Howev ver, may be a man with a troub bled conscienc ce or a lot of f stress and pr ressure in his life. Yet his life is good overal ll, fruitful, an nd full of bles ssings. He de eals with his stress well. Q Quiet, calm temper r. Could be a professional man in law o or business; v very strong sk kills in the arts and d letters. May y think too m much. Figura atively the Ki ing of Cups could indicate lead dership or eff fective manag gement of inte erpersonal rel lationships. Rev versed Meani ing. Too emo otional. Being g spiteful to someone who cross k to temper. C you u due to being g overly emoti ional. Agitati ion. Too quick Could indi icate the negative influen nce of the Ki ing of Cups on Seeker o or that Seek ker is embody ying the nega ative personal lity traits attri ibuted to the K King.

ELEM MENT OF WA ATER Ca ancer Sco orpio Pis sces

Liter ral Interpre etation Phys sical Attribu utes NG OF CUPS S KIN Astr rological Asso ociations Character Traits s M Mature man, moderate co omplexion C Cancer, Scor rpio, Pisces S Sensitive, wa arm, emotion nal individua al m more focused d on interper rsonal re elationships. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upri ight Face et of the Self f, Reversed Sym mbolic Representation C Caring; Diplo omatic O Overwrought t; Worries T Too Much L Leadership o or effective m management of in nterpersonal l relationship ps.

Ca areer Inclinat tions: Spir ritual or past toral work; C Counseling; Social Work k; Arts s & Humanit ties

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Page of Swor rds


The young page p stands s on a small h hill wielding g a sword. R Red boots, wi ind blowing in hair, and cu umulus cloud ds in the bac ck, there is some instabil lity, yet the youn ng page is passionate p an nd ambitious s.
Aggressive but graceful young woma an. A strong intellectual. Great capaci ity for learning. Gr reat potential for diplomac cy. Likewise, , great potent tial for becom ming a fighter. Quic ck to judgmen nt. Quick to f fight. Confron ntational. Cou uld be great a at war. Too swift to o action sometimes. Needs to learn grea ater self-contr rol. In a readin ng for a young male Seeker ask king about lov ve, could indi icate the appe earance of a y young woman with h the foregoin ng qualities. F Figuratively c could indicate e receipt of ne ews or messages re egarding politics or ambitio ons. Rev versed Meani ing. Fear inh hibits action. Seeker is lett ting other pe eople's judg gments, bad advice, a and o opinions affe ect his or her r perception o of the self f. Be wary of f gossip. Do not care so much about what others think. Cou uld also indic cate a young woman in S Seeker's life w who embodie es the qual lities of the Page of Sw words, but w who has a negative impa act or influ uence on Seek ker's current s situation.

MENT OF ELEM AIR A Gemini Li ibra Aqu uarius

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes PAGE E OF SWOR RDS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young woma an, olive com mplexion G Gemini, Libr ra, Aquarius H High intellec ct; analytical and thought tful; a ambitious; as ssertive, con nfident in ndividual; T Type A per rsonality. Figura ative Interpretation Facet of the Self, right Upr Facet of the Self, versed Rev Sym mbolic Rep presentation A Ambitious; Ju udicious In nhibited; Self-Conscious R Receiving ne ews or messa age re: politi ics or a ambitions.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Com mmunication ns; Analytica al careers; Technical fiel lds; Specialized prof fessions

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Knigh ht of Swo ords


An armored knight flas shes his swo ord and cha arges impetu uously onwar rd on his white steed. s Stratu us clouds a are in the s skies behind d him. Birds s are printed on both the knight's cloak and his hor rse's saddle. Winds are high. Both knigh ht and horse e are fierce and focused d. A single, bright red heart adorns the horse's reig gns.
Strong, brav ve, domineer ring young man. If in a reading, th his young m man is charging fas st into Seeker rs life. This is a man who o has the pot tential to beco ome a great warrio or, a fighter in n life. Headst trong. Scatter rs away threa ats and compe etition with intimid dation tactics s. In a readin ng for a youn ng female Se eeker asking about love, could indicate the appearance a o of a young ma an with the f foregoing qua alities. Someone wh ho likes to do ominate. Note e also the tiny y red heart on n the horse's reigns. It gives a re evised meanin ng to "wearin ng your heart on your slee eve." The cha aracter represented by the knight t loves fast, ru rushes into it, and has a penchant for fig ghting uratively coul wift action or r active progr ress in in the name of love. Figu ld indicate sw politics or am mbitions. Rev versed Mean ning. Warpat th. Hostility. . Clever at deceit. Wra athful. Eng gaging in agg gressive purs suits out of a anger. Recon nsider aggres ssions. Seek ker is followi ing the "shoot t first, ask questions later" mantra. Not good. Tak ke a step back k to clear and calm head. C Could also ind dicate a young g man in Seeker's S life who w embodie es the qualitie es of the Knig ght of Sword ds, but who o has a negative impact or influence on Seeker's curr rent situation.

ELEM MENT OF AIR A Gemini Li ibra Aqu uarius

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes KNIGH HT OF SWOR RDS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Trrait ts Y Young man, olive compl lexion G Gemini, Libr ra, Aquarius H High intellec ct; analytical and thought tful; a ambitious; as ssertive, con nfident in ndividual; T Type A per rsonality. Figura ative Interpretation Facet of the Self, Upr right Facet of the Self, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation D Dominant; Pr rotective; W Warrior W Warpath; Sho oot first, ask k questions la ater S Swift action; active progr ress in politi ics or a ambitions.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Com mmunication ns; Analytica al careers; Technical fiel lds; Specialized prof fessions

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Queen n of Swor rds


The queen wears a golden g crow wn of butterf flies. Her c cloak is mad de of clouds. Low in the sk kies behind h her are the same dense e, cumuloni imbus clouds. Tre ees in the dis stance sugge est a strong wind blowin ng through them. A winged cherub c and more butterf rflies are car rved into he er throne. W We see her from her h side prof ofile only. Sh he wields a sword conf fidently. A s single black bird soars s in the distance.
Intensely pe erceptive, quic ck, and confi ident adult wo oman. Perhap ps childless. S Strong character. Sh he can bear her h own sorro ows. She does s not like to s show her wea akness to others. Witty. W Astute. Fiercely ind dependent. Th he Queen sho own from the e side profile only and the dense low-level c clouds suggest a woman wh ho is hard to get to know. Other rs find her difficult to read d. They may even find her r intimidating g. The butterflies symbolize s bea auty and met tamorphosis. This is a wo oman who be ecame the way she is today, of her h daunting s stature, becau use at one poi int early in he er life, she was vul lnerable and she was inse ecure about h her self-worth h. The story o of her transformati ion mirrors that t of the caterpillar to o butterfly. F Figuratively could indicate stro ong, effective nurturing of politics and a ambitions. Rev versed Meani ing. Elitism. Snobbery. T Tendency to be cruel. Na arrowf pettiness o min nded. Prideful. Spiteful. A Acting out of or malice. Ho olding grud dges. Could also indicate e a literal w woman in See ekers life w who is havi ing a negativ ve influence on Seeker. L Look to neig ghboring card ds and also o the location in the spread d that the Que een of Sword ds reversed ap ppears in to o determine whether w it sho ould take on a literal or figu urative meani ing.

ELEM MENT OF AIR A Gemini Li ibra Aqu uarius

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes QUEEN N OF SWOR RDS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature woman, olive com mplexion G Gemini, Libr ra, Aquarius H High intellec ct; analytical and thought tful; a ambitious; as ssertive, con nfident in ndividual; T Type A per rsonality. Figura ative Interpretation Facet of the Self, Upr right Facet of the Self, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation S Striking; Inte elligent; High h-Achieving g E Elitist; Snobb bery; Spitefu ul S Strong, effective nurturin ng of politics s and a ambitions.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Com mmunication ns; Analytica al careers; Technical fiel lds; Specialized prof fessions

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King g of Swor rds


The king si its on a thro one with butt terflies and both the wa axing and wa aning crescent moons. He we ears blue. Th There are a f few dense clo ouds behind d him, but they ar re not as thick and pro minent as th he clouds w with the Que een of Swords. Th he inner lini ing of his c cloak is a bo old red. A w winged cher rub is carved into o his crown. Two black b birds soar in n the distance e.
Stern demea anor. Intellect tual, analytic cal, articulate male energy. Adult man in the military, or a judge, or a man of ex xtremely high h discipline with an anal lytical mind. Firm m in friends; ; firm in en nemies. Ove ercautious. A wise coun nselor. Sometimes in his mind he h believes he e has made a fair judgmen nt, but it is no ot. He is a man of action. a Figura atively could indicate lead dership or effe ective manage ement in the areas of politics an nd Seeker's am mbitions. Rev versed Meaning. Ruthles ss actions. M Malice. Ulter rior motives. Evil intentions. Not acting a with in ntegrity. Des structive, self f-serving amb bition. Cou uld also indica ate a literal m man in Seeker rs life who is s having a neg gative influ uence on See eker. Look to o neighboring g cards and a also the locati ion in the spread that the King of f Swords rev versed appear rs in to determine whe ether it should d take on a lit teral or figura ative meaning g.

ELEM MENT OF AIR A Gemini Li ibra Aqu uarius

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes G OF SWORD DS KING Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature man, olive compl lexion G Gemini, Libr ra, Aquarius H High intellec ct; analytical and thought tful; a ambitious; as ssertive, con nfident in ndividual; T Type A per rsonality. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upr right Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation A Analytical; S Stern M Malicious; Sm mall-Hearted d; Unyieldin ng L Leadership o or effective m management of p politics and a ambitions.

Ca areer Inclina ations: Com mmunication ns; Analytica al careers; Te echnical fiel lds; Spec cialized prof fessions

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Page of o Pentac cles


A young page p wearin ng a red ha at stands in green past tures admiri ing a pentacle. The T earth ar round the pa age is green n with life. A blue mou untain peak is seen n in the dista ance. The sk kies are a bri ight yellow.
Making a difference. This T is some eone with g great respect for learning g and scholarship. Perseveranc ce. Born in nto a good family. Ma aterial things s and possessions. . In contemp porary times, the Page of f Pentacles c can also sugg gest a stylish wom man, someone with great ae esthetic taste. In a reading g for a young g male Seeker askin ng about love e, could indic cate the appearance of a y young woman n with the foregoin ng qualities. Figuratively y could indic cate the rece eipt of news or a message reg garding Seeke er's finances o or property. Rev versed Mean ning. Exces ss. Wasteful l. Love of f luxury. O Overly mat terialistic. No ot responsible e with money y. Could also o indicate a y young wom man in Seek ker's life wh ho embodies the qualities of the Page of Pentacles, but wh ho has a nega ative impact o or influence o on Seeker's cu urrent situa ation.

ELEM MENT OF EAR RTH Ta aurus Vi irgo Capr ricorn

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attrib butes PAGE OF O PENTAC CLES Ast trological Associations Ch haracter Trait ts Y Young woma an, dark com mplexion T Taurus, Virgo o, Capricorn n M Materially an nd financially y successful l; in ndustrious h hard worker; stable and s ecure, reliab ble; strong bu usiness mind d Figura ative Interp pretation Fac cet of the Se elf, Up pright Fac cet of the Se elf, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation n In ndustrious; P Practical; Sc cholarly M Materialistic; ; Superficial l R Receiving ne ews or messa age re: finan nces o or property.

Career C Inclinations: Bu usiness; Finan nce; Corpora ate; Adminis stration & C Commerce; Fas shion; Entrep preneurial

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Knight t of Penta acles


An armore ed knight sits s on a black k steed. They ey are stationary, but ap ppear solid and stable. Green n leaves ado rn the head of his armor r, and also a adorn the head of f the horse.
Methodical, rational man n. Trustworthy y, reliable, bu ut perhaps not t very imagin native. Conventiona al. May have e a heavy, dul ll, or materia alistic outlook k. Kind to ani imals. Loves natur re. Will be fin nancially stab ble. Will alwa ays take care of his loved ones. In a reading g for a youn ng female Se eeker asking about love, could indicat te the appearance of a young man with t the foregoing g qualities. F Figuratively could indicate imp pending swift t action or act tive progress in the areas o of finances, w wealth, or property. Rev versed Meanin ng. Money af ffairs are at a standstill. Ti imidity. Could also indi icate a young g man in Seek ker's life who o embodies t the qualities o of the Knight of Penta acles, but wh ho has a neg gative impac ct or influenc ce on Seek ker's current situation. s

ELEM MENT OF EAR RTH Ta aurus Vi irgo Capr ricorn

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attrib butes KNIGHT K OF PE ENTACLES Astrological Associations Ch haracter Trait ts Y Young man, dark comple exion T Taurus, Virgo o, Capricorn n M Materially an nd financially y successful l; in ndustrious h hard worker; stable and s ecure, reliab ble; strong bu usiness mind d Figura ative Interp pretation Fac cet of the Se elf, Up pright Fac cet of the Se elf, Re eversed Sym mbolic Re epresentation n M Methodical; R Rational; Sta able In nertia; Aloof; Detached S Swift action; active progr ress in finan nces, w wealth, or pro operty.

Career C Inclin nations: Bu usiness; Fina ance; Corpor rate; Admini istration & C Commerce; Fas shion; Entrepreneurial

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Queen of Penta acles


She wears a red robe and a golden crown and h holds a sing gle gold pentacle. Her throne e bears car rvings of a ram, for po ower and le eadership, a and a cherub ang gel behind her, watching g over the qu ueen. The la and around h her is abundant and a lush. Ro oses adorn her from abo ove. A rabbit t darts acros ss the foreground d, a symbol of o luck, abun ndance, and harmony.
Resourceful l and intellig gent woman. Creative in n business ve entures. Rich h and charitable. Great G at gener rating prosper rity. Would m make a great e entrepreneur. Has a lot of material possession ns or very int terested in ma aterial posses ssions. Pride in her beauty, wea alth, fortune, materials, friends, netw twork, etc. L Like the Pag ge of Pentacles, the t Queen of o Pentacles is also styli ish, with gre eat aesthetic taste. Tendency to o be vain. Fig guratively the e Queen of P Pentacles cou uld indicate st trong, effective nur rturing of See eker's wealth, , finances, or property. nce on others versed Meani ing. Dependen s. Not self-su ufficient. Insecurity Rev with h one's own n capabilities s. In revers se, the rabbit darting in n the yness. If the card appears fore eground indic cates vulnerab bility and shy s in a cles indicates read ding for a wo oman, the Qu ueen of Pentac s her potentia al, but ther re are delays before the S Seeker will re each that pot tential, most likely due to insecurity y and passivity ty. May sugge est indebtedn ness to others. May indi icate a sense of self-prese ervation; depe endency on o others for fina ancial sust tenance. Coul ld also indicat te the negativ ve influence in n Seekers lif fe of a wom man who fits the profile o of the Queen n of Pentacles s, especially when read ding for a mal le Seeker.

ELEM MENT OF EAR RTH Ta aurus Vi irgo Capr ricorn

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attrib butes ACLES QUEEN OF PENTA Astrological Associations Ch haracter Trait ts M Mature woman, dark com mplexion T Taurus, Virgo o, Capricorn n M Materially an nd financially y successful l; in ndustrious h hard worker; stable and s ecure, reliab ble; strong bu usiness mind d Figura ative Interp pretation Fac cet of the Se elf, Up pright Fac cet of the Se elf, Reversed Sym mbolic Representation n R Resourceful; Charitable; Noble D Dependent on n others; Vu ulnerable; T Tendency to be self-abso orbed S Strong, effective nurturin ng of wealth and p property.

Career C Inclin nations: Bu usiness; Finan nce; Corpor rate; Administration & C Commerce; Fas shion; Entrep preneurial

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King of o Pentac cles


The king wears w a bla ack robe co overed with grapes and d vine. He looks confident, content, c and d proud. Ram m heads adorn his throne. He sits ou utside but within his castle, his big, be eautiful, and regal cas stle around him. Greenery is s in full bloo om everywhe ere in his cas stle walls.
Chief of industry. A ma ature man of f exceptional l self-control. Reliable, st teady, enterprising male energy y. A man in fin nance, bankin ng, real estate e. Reliable m married man with children. c Grea at financial g gifts; accomp plished with finances. He is of dicate great help to the Seek ker or poten ntially very helpful. Co ould also ind materialism or dwelling too t much on the value of m material thing gs, overlookin ng the spiritual. On O the negat tive side, th his person i is susceptible e to bribery y and temptations. . Figuratively y could indi icate effectiv ve manageme ent of wealth h and property; ha aving full control over one''s finances. Rev versed Meaning. Corrupt tion. Prone t to corruption n. Bribery. S Shortsigh hted. Obtuse. Sophomori ic. Mental laziness. De esires wealth h and poss sessions, but is not even willing to w work hard eno ough to attain n that wea alth and thos se possession ns. Could in ndicate unproductive fina ancial figure ende eavors. Card reversed cou uld also indica ate an author ritarian male f in Seeker's S life who w Seeker is financially d dependent on, , such as a fat ther, a boss s, an older male, m etc., but t Seeker has a terse or negative relatio onship nfluences of a man that fi with h this figure. Could indica ate negative in its the prof file of the Kin ng of Pentacle es.

ELEM MENT OF EAR RTH Ta aurus Vi irgo Capr ricorn

Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attrib butes KING OF O PENTAC CLES Ast trological Associations Ch haracter Trait ts M Mature man, dark complexion T Taurus, Virgo o, Capricorn n M Materially an nd financially y successful l; in ndustrious h hard worker; stable and s ecure, reliab ble; strong bu usiness mind d Figura ative Interp pretation Fac cet of the Se elf, Up pright Fac cet of the Se elf, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation n E Enterprising; ; Reliable; C Competent S Stoic; Sophom moric; Conc ceited L Leadership o or effective m management of w wealth and pr roperty

Career C Inclin nations: Bu usiness; Finan nce; Corpora ate; Administration & C Commerce; Fas shion; Entrep preneurial

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NOTES ON INTER RPRETING G COURT CARDS C Rider-Waite-Smith

When a court c card ap ppears in a re eading, TEL LL CLIENTS S: Generally G cou urt cards can n take on eith her a literal or figurative e meaning. W When literal, , they re epresent the voices that influence a situation. Th hey can be a actual people e in our live es and offer insights s into their physical p and personality traits so tha at we may be able to ide entify th hem. Court cards c can als so take on a figurative m meaning. The ey can repre esent facets o of the Self that are pertinent to o the situati ion or they can assume e a symboli ic representa ation: pages mean messages, knights mea an action, q queens mea an nurture, and kings m mean management. m What those e representat tions pertain n to will be reflected by y the suit: w wands fo or work/car reer, cups for relation nships, swo ords for th he intellectu ual, politica al, or id deological sp phere, and pe entacles for material con ncerns and fi finance. sted practice is to review w both dimen nsions of me eaning to the e client. A sugges

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Chart of Physical Attributes WANDS PAGE


Young woman with light complexion. Young man with light complexion. Mature woman with light complexion. Mature man with light complexion.

CUPS
Young woman with moderate complexion. Young man with moderate complexion.

SWORDS
Young woman with moderate or olive complexion. Young man with moderate or olive complexion.

PENTACLES
Young woman with olive or dark complexion. Young man with olive or dark complexion. Mature woman with olive or dark complexion. Mature man with olive or dark complexion.

KNIGHT

QUEEN

Mature woman with Mature woman with moderate moderate or olive complexion. complexion. Mature man with moderate complexion. Mature man with moderate or olive complexion.

KING

Chart of Personality Traits WANDS PAGE KNIGHT QUEEN KING Creative. Dynamic. Impetuous. Competitive. Attractive. Down-to-earth. Passionate. Authoritarian. CUPS Emotional. Imaginative. Sensitive. Affable. Nurturing. Tender. Caring. Diplomatic. SWORDS Ambitious. Judicious. Domineering. Aggressive. Striking. Intelligent. Analytical. Stern. PENTACLES Industrious. Practical. Methodical. Rational. Resourceful. Proud. Enterprising. Reliable.

Age Indications
COURT CARD DRAWN

PAGE SEEKERS SIGNIFIER CARD PAGE KNIGHT QUEEN KING Female Peer Female Peer Younger Female Younger Female

KNIGHT Male Peer Male Peer Younger Male Younger Male

QUEEN Older Female Older Female Female Peer Female Peer

KING Older Male Older Male Male Peer Male Peer

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Astrological Attributions WANDS CUPS SWORDS PENTACLES Fire signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Air signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Temperament by Suit WANDS A motivated, career-driven, fiery, and energetic individual or quite simply an individual with a light complexion. Wands can indicate a creative, artistic type. A sensitive, warm, emotional individual who is more focused on interpersonal relationships. Cups could also indicate someone with a moderate complexion. A person of high intellect and thought, an ambitious, aggressive individual. Swords tend to suggest a Type A personality. A can indicate someone of material or financial success, an industrious hard worker, or a strongly business-minded individual.

CUPS

SWORDS PENTACLES

Multiple Court Cards in a Spread Literal 2 IN A SPREAD PAGES Competing for Seeker's attention or affections. Competing for Seeker's attention or affections. Competing for Seeker's attention or affections. Competing for Seeker's attention or affections. 3 IN A SPREAD Social clique of children or youth. Social clique of young men. Close female bonds; circle of close female friends or sisterhood. Strong male bonds; close male friends or brotherhood. 4 IN A SPREAD School, classroom; Large family; Many children in matter at hand. War, competition, combat; may indicate men in the services. Women's organization or special interest community of women. Men's organization or special interest community of men.

KNIGHTS

QUEENS

KINGS

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General Symbolic Representations WANDS Receiving news or message re: Receipt of News work/career or creative projects. PAGES KNIGHTS Pending Action QUEENS Nurturing Swift action; active progress in work/career or creative projects. Strong, effective nurturing of work/career or creative projects. Leadership or effective management of work/career or creative projects. CUPS Receiving news or message re: love or relationships. Swift action; active progress in love or relationships. Strong, effective nurturing of love or relationships. SWORDS Receiving news or message re: Seeker's politics or ambition. Swift action; active progress in politics or ambition. Strong, effective nurturing of Seeker's politics or ambition. Leadership or effective management of Seeker's politics or ambition. PENTACLES Receiving news or message re: finance, wealth, or property. Swift action; active progress in finance, wealth, or property. Strong, effective nurturing of Seeker's finances, wealth, or property. Leadership or effective management of Seeker's finances, wealth, or property.

KINGS Management

Leadership or effective management of love or relationships.

Character Keywords - Relevant Facets of the Seeker's Self WANDS PAGE Creative Motivated Visionary Flamboyant Impetuous Cavalier Rebellious Opinionated Attractive Adored by all Self-assured Down to earth Creative Successful Passionate Authoritarian CUPS Sensitive Expressive Dreamer Seeks to Please Handsome Charming Romantic Proud or Vain Loving Nurturing Spiritual Seems aloof Wise; Noble Diplomatic Well-liked Communicator SWORDS Assertive Graceful High Intellect Fighter Gallant Domineering Valiant Competitive Astute; Strong Dignified Accomplished Solitary Stern Intellectual Powerful Conqueror PENTACLES Practical Learned Easygoing Financially Secure Methodical Rational Steady; Loyal Conventional Resourceful Charitable Affluent Self-Absorbed Enterprising Gifted; Clever Prosperous Broad shoulders

KNIGHT

QUEEN

KING

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Multiple Court Cards in a Spread Figurative 2 IN A SPREAD PAGES A social event will be relevant to the matter at hand. There will be incidental conflict to the matter at hand. If Seeker is a woman, then there will be competition or a confrontation. If Seeker is a man, then strong female influences will have an impact. If Seeker is a woman, then a conference will take place. If Seeker is a man, then there will be competition or a confrontation. 3 IN A SPREAD Seeker will find help from the young in the matter at hand. There will be sudden changes or unexpected news. Strong friendships or partnerships will be relevant to the matter at hand. Sisterhood. Close circle of female to female bonds and support. Seeker will be enjoying newfound higher rank, promotion, or will be bestowed a high honor. 4 IN A SPREAD New ideas or plans with be the solution to the matter at hand. Events in the matter at hand are going to be moving swiftly. Female authority figures will be helpful to Seeker in the matter at hand. Large network of female to female bonds and support.

KNIGHTS

QUEENS

KINGS

Seeker will be meeting with high level individuals who will have an impact on the matter at hand (leaders, executives, etc.).

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Ar
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L
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