The 22 Major Arcana cards 

represent life's karmic and spiritual lessons. They represe

UPRIGHT: Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit

REVERSED: Holding back, recklessness, risk-taking

The Fool is numbered 0 – the number of unlimited potential – and so does not have a
Major Arcana is often considered The Fool’s journey through life and as such, he is e

On The Fool Tarot card, a young man stands on the edge of a cliff, without a care in t
is about to skip off a precipice into the unknown. Over his shoulder rests a modest kn
purity and innocence. And at his feet is a small white dog, representing loyalty and pr
challenges yet to come. They are forever present, but The Fool doesn’t care about the

UPRIGHT: Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action

REVERSED: Manipulation, poor planning, untapped talents

The Magician card is numbered One – the number of new beginnings and opportuniti
down to the earth. His positioning represents his connection between the spiritual real
that converts energy into matter. The Magician’s robe is white, symbolising purity, an

On the table in front of him are the four symbols of the Tarot suits – a cup, pentacle, s
elements) he needs to manifest his intentions into being. Above his head is the infinity
foreground is an array of foliage and flowers, symbolising the blossoming and fruition

UPRIGHT: Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind

REVERSED: Secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal and silence

The High Priestess sits in front of a thin veil decorated with pomegranates. The veil re
initiated may enter. The pomegranates on the veil are a symbol of abundance, fertility
year.
On either side of The High Priestess stand two pillars, marking the entrance to this sac
strength’) and the other is white with the letter J (Jachin, meaning ‘he will establish’).
acceptance of duality are required to enter this sacred space.

The High Priestess wears a blue robe with a cross on her chest and a horned diadem (
signifying the Greater Law (according to A. E. Waite). It is partly covered, signifying
realm. The crescent moon at her feet symbolizes her connection with the divine femin

UPRIGHT: Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance

REVERSED: Creative block, dependence on others

The Empress is a beautiful, full-figured woman with blonde hair and a peaceful aura a
world (the twelve months of the year and the twelve planets). Her robe is patterned w
symbol of Venus, the planet of love, creativity, fertility, beauty and grace – the essenc
A beautiful, lush forest and winding stream surround The Empress, signifying her con
nature. In the foreground, golden wheat springs from the soil, reflecting abundance fr

UPRIGHT: Authority, establishment, structure, a father figure

REVERSED: Domination, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibility

If The Empress is the Mother archetype of the Tarot deck, The Emperor is the Father.
right hand, The Emperor holds an ankh, the Egyptian symbol of life, and in his left is
He wears a red robe, indicative of his power, passion, and energy for life. Underneath
white beard is symbolic of his age-old wisdom and experience, and along with his gol
Behind his throne looms a tall, impenetrable mountain range, signifying that he is bac
giving some hope that despite his tough exterior, he is still an emotional being – it wil

UPRIGHT: Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition,institutions

REVERSED: Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo

The Hierophant is the masculine counterpart to The High Priestess. He is also known
The Hierophant is a religious figure sitting between two pillars of a sacred temple – th
crown, both representing the three worlds over which he rules (the conscious, sub-con
right hand in a religious blessing, with two fingers pointing towards Heaven and two

Before him kneel two followers. The Hierophant’s task is to pass down his spiritual w
a rite of passage to enter the next level. The crossed keys at The Hierophant’s feet rep

UPRIGHT: Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices

REVERSED: Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values

The Lovers card shows a naked man and woman standing beneath the angel, Raphael
reminds them of their union with the Divine.
The couple stands in a beautiful, fertile landscape, reminiscent of the Garden of Eden
temptation of sensual pleasures that may take one’s focus away from the Divine. Beh
signs, the symbol of time and eternity. The man looks to the woman, who watches the
spiritual concerns.
The volcanic mountain in the background is rather phallic and represents the eruption

UPRIGHT: Control, willpower, success, action, determination

REVERSED: Self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction
The Chariot Tarot card shows a brave warrior standing inside a chariot. He wears arm
alchemical symbols (spiritual transformation). The laurel and star crown signals victo
Magician’s – symbolizing that he controls through the strength of his will and mind.
The charioteer stands tall – there’s no sitting down for this guy, as he’s all about takin
Divine will. In front of the vehicle sit a black and a white sphinx, representing duality
his willpower and sheer resolve to steer the chariot forward in the direction he wants.
Behind the chariot flows a wide river, symbolic of the need to be ‘in flow’ with the rh

UPRIGHT: Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion

REVERSED: Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion

In the Strength Tarot card, a woman gently strokes a lion on its forehead and jaw. Eve
of raw passions and desires, and in taming him, the woman shows that animal instinct
she channels her inner strength to subdue and subtly control the lion.
The woman wears a white robe, showing her purity of spirit, and a belt and crown of
potential and wisdom.

UPRIGHT: Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance

REVERSED: Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal

The Hermit stands alone on the top of a mountain. The snow-capped range symbolize
heightened state of awareness.
In his right hand, he holds a lantern with a six-pointed star inside; it is the Seal of Solo
than the full journey. He must step forward to see where to go next, knowing that not
power and authority), which he uses to guide and balance him.
UPRIGHT: Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
REVERSED: Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles

The Wheel of Fortune card shows a giant wheel, with three figures on the outer edges
also the letters TORA, thought to be a version of the word Torah, meaning ‘law’, or T
building blocks of life and the four elements – and represents formative power.
On the outer circle is a snake, the Egyptian god Typhon (the god of evil), descending
Egyptian God of the dead who welcomes souls to the underworld. And on top of the w
In the corners of the Wheel of Fortune card are four winged creatures, each associated
signify stability amidst movement and change, and each holds the Torah, representing

UPRIGHT: Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law

REVERSED: Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty

The figure of Justice sits in front of a loosely hung purple veil, signifying compassion

She holds a sword in her right hand, showing the logical, well-ordered mindset necess
our actions always carry consequences. The scales in her left (intuitive) hand, show in
ordered thoughts, and a red robe with a green mantle. A little white shoe pops out from

UPRIGHT: Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives

REVERSED: Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision
The Hanged Man shows a man suspended from a T-shaped cross made of living wood
suggesting that he is in this hanging position by his own choice. He has a halo around
at the knee and tucked in behind his right leg. His arms are bent, with hands held behi
vest for knowledge. The Hanged Man is the card of ultimate surrender, of being suspe

NOTE: T

UPRIGHT: Endings, change, transformation, transition

REVERSED: Resistance to change, personal transformation, inner purging

The Death card shows the Messenger of Death – a skeleton dressed in black armor, ri
invincibility and that death will come no matter what. Its dark color is that of mournin
decorated with a white, five-petal rose, reflecting beauty, purification, and immortalit
and beginnings, birth and rebirth, change and transformation. There is beauty in death
A royal figure appears to be dead on the ground, while a young woman, child and bis
In the background, a boat floats down the river, akin to the mythological boats escorti
dying each night and being reborn every morning.

UPRIGHT: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose

REVERSED: Imbalance, excess, self-healing, re-alignment

The Temperance card shows a large, winged angel who is both masculine and feminin
Earth and natural law (square). The angel balances between one foot on the rocks, exp
symbolic of the flow and alchemy of life.
In the background, there is a winding path up to a mountain range, reflecting the journ
staying true to one’s life purpose and meaning.
UPRIGHT: Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality
REVERSED: Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment

The Devil card shows Baphomet, or the Horned Goat of Mendes, a creature that is ha
however, more recently, this figure has been linked to the occult and has become a sc
The Devil has the wings of a vampire bat, an animal that sucks the lifeblood out of its
who come near him, bringing them under his power. Above him is an inverted pentag
famous by the film series, Star Trek. In his left hand, he holds a lit torch.
At the foot of The Devil stand a man and a woman, both naked and chained to the pod
their necks are loose and could be easily removed. Each has small horns on their head
animalistic tendencies and raw instincts, and the grapes and the fire on their respectiv

UPRIGHT: Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening

REVERSED: Personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster

The Tower shows a tall tower perched on the top of a rocky mountain. Lightning strik
destruction.
The Tower itself is a solid structure, but because it has been built on shaky foundation

The lightning represents a sudden surge of energy and insight that leads to a break-thr
through the crown chakra. The people are desperate to escape from the burning buildi
Tree of Life, suggesting that even in times of disaster, there is always divine intervent

UPRIGHT: Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality

REVERSED: Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection
The Star card shows a naked woman kneeling at the edge of a small pool. She holds t
the earth and to continue the cycle of fertility, represented by the lush greenery around

The woman has one foot on the ground, representing her practical abilities and good c
naked, representing her vulnerability and purity under the vastness of the starry night

UPRIGHT: Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition

REVERSED: Release of fear, repressed emotion, inner confusion

The Moon card shows a full moon in the night’s sky, positioned between two large to
illuminates the path to higher consciousness winding between the two towers.
In the foreground is a small pool, representing the watery, subconscious mind. A sma
howling at the moon, representing both the tamed and the wild aspects of our minds.

UPRIGHT: Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality

REVERSED: Inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic

The Sun Tarot card radiates with optimism and positivity. A large, bright sun shines i
suits of the Minor Arcana and the four elements.
In the foreground, a young, naked child is sitting on top of a calm white horse. The ch
innocence and purity of childhood. The white horse is also a sign of purity and streng

UPRIGHT: Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution

REVERSED: Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call
The Judgement card shows naked men, women, and children rising from their graves,
respond to his call, ready to be judged and to find out if they will be accepted into the
avoiding judgement.

UPRIGHT: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel

REVERSED: Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays

The World card shows a naked woman wrapped in a purple cloth, dancing inside a lar
like the one The Magician holds. It is a symbol that what was manifested with The M
and new beginnings because, as the woman steps through the wreath, she is completin

Around the wreath are four figures (a lion, bull, cherub and eagle), similar to those in
its cycles. The four figures represent the four fixed signs of the Zodiac—Leo, Taurus,
corners of the Universe. They are here to guide you from one phase to the next, bring

The
The Major Arcana Tarot cards represent the life lessons, karmic influences a
Also known as the Trump Cards, the Major Arcana cards include 21 numbe
What Doe
When you see a Major Arcana card in a Tarot reading, you are being called
What Does It Mean
When a Tarot reading is predominantly made up of Major Arcana cards, you
If many of the Major Arcana Tarot cards are reversed, however, it may be a

The Suit of Cups Tarot cards deal with the emotional level of consciousness
The Suit of Cups is associated with the element of water. Water is fluid, agi
The element of water is symbolic of fluidity, feelings and emotions, intuitio
In a deck of playing cards, Cups corresponds to Hearts.
What
Cups Tarot cards indicate that you are thinking with your heart rather than y
The negative aspects of the Suit of Cups include being overly emotional or c
Cups Tarot cards often represent the astrological signs of Water – Pisces, Ca
What Does It M
Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Cups cards, you are seeking soluti

The Suit of Swords Tarot cards deal with the mental level of consciousness
Swords are often double-edged and in this way the Suit of Swords symbolis
The Suit of Swords is associated with the element of Air. Air is intangible a
In a deck of playing cards, Swords corresponds to Spades.
What D
The Suit of Swords Tarot card meanings are associated with action, change,
The negative aspects of the Suit of Swords include anger, guilt, harsh judgem
Swords Tarot cards often represent the astrological signs of Air – Aquarius,
What Does It Me
Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Swords cards, you are seeking sol

The Suit of Pentacles Tarot cards deal with the physical or external level of
The Suit of Pentacles is associated with the element of Earth. Earth is tactile
In a deck of playing cards, Pentacles corresponds to Diamonds.
What D
The Suit of Pentacles Tarot card meanings cover material aspects of life inc
The negative aspects of the Suit of Pentacles include being possessive, greed
Pentacles Tarot cards often represent the astrological signs of Earth – Tauru
What Does It Mea
Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Pentacles cards, you are seeking s

The Suit of Wands Tarot card meanings are associated with primal energy, s
The Suit of Wands is associated with the element of Fire. Fire is hot, wild, u
Fire is symbolic of passion, energy, enthusiasm, and sexuality. It is a mascu
In a deck of playing cards, Wands corresponds to Clubs.
What D
The meanings of the Wands Tarot cards deal with the spiritual level of cons
The negative aspects of the Suit of Wands include illusion, egotistical behav
Wands Tarot cards often represent the astrological signs of Fire – Leo, Sagit
What Does It Me
Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Wands cards, you can be sure that

The 22 Major Arcana cards represent life's karmic and spiritual lessons. They represent a path to spiritual self-awareness a
tanding. In this way, the Major Arcana cards hold deeply meaningful lessons on a soul level.
rcana card meanings are deep and complex – in beautiful ways! These Tarot cards t
urney through each of the cards, meeting new teachers and learning new life lessons
l often set the scene for the entire Tarot reading, with the other cards relating back t

pay attention to in order to progress further in your spiritual and personal quest.
n before being able to move forward.

andy shore, or it can be powerful and even forceful, like a raging river.
thin women. It is receptive, adaptable, purifying and flowing.

ed to creativity, romanticism, fantasy and imagination.

ere may be repressed emotions, an inability to truly express oneself and a lack of cre
Cancer, and Scorpio star sign. Generally, Cups people are emotional, artistic, human

udes, and beliefs.

, the Swords must be balanced by spirit (Wands) and feeling (Cups) to have the mos
wind. It is powerful yet refreshing and cleansing. Symbolically, the air element rela

rius, Libra and Gemini star sign. Generally, Swords people are intelligent, thoughtfu

e could be many arguments or even violence at present. While Swords can carry wit

with what we make of our outer surroundings – how we create it, shape it, transform
urtures the plants and trees. Earth is grounded, stable, supportive and fertile. It is a f
entacles include manifestation, realisation, proof and prosperity.
overly focused on career to the detriment of other life priorities. Often what is requi
a Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn star sign. Generally, Pentacles people are practical,

the seeds through which life springs forth.

ke a devastating bush fire or house fire.

personality, ego, enthusiasm, self-concept, and personal energy, both internal and e

gittarius or Aries star sign. Generally, Wands people are energetic, charismatic, war

evelopment. You may also be seeking greater purpose and meaning in your life and
essons on a soul level.
! These Tarot cards truly represent the structure of human consciousness and hold th
ning new life lessons along the way, and eventually reaching the completion of his j
 cards relating back to that core Major Arcana meaning.

nd personal quest.

ng river.

self and a lack of creativity.

ional, artistic, humane and creative. They are connected with their emotional selves

ups) to have the most positive effect.

, the air element relates to knowledge, action, power, and change. It is a masculine e

intelligent, thoughtful, rational, logical and excellent communicators. They are ratio

Swords can carry with them many negative or very strong, forceful messages, Swor

t, shape it, transform it and grow it. On a more esoteric level, Pentacles are associat
e and fertile. It is a feminine element that is receptive – it takes in nutrients and sun
. Often what is required to counteract these negative aspects is a return to nature to
people are practical, career-minded, down-to-earth and generous. They are tactile be

y, both internal and external.

tic, charismatic, warm, spiritual.

ning in your life and will want to understand more about what motivates and energi
sness and hold the keys to life lessons passed down through the ages.
mpletion of his journey with the World card. This is known as the Fool's Journey an
motional selves and will draw energy from what they feel within.

is a masculine energy that can lead by force and power, even though it remains uns

s. They are rational beings and like to experience the world by understanding and a

messages, Swords serve also as a warning to be more cautious of what is occurring

cles are associated with the ego, self-esteem and self-image.

utrients and sunrays and then uses this energy to sustain the life that grows out of it
urn to nature to ground oneself and rediscover what is truly important.
hey are tactile beings and like to experience the physical, tangible world. They are c

vates and energises you.

Fool's Journey and is a helpful way of understanding the story line of the Major Arca
gh it remains unseen.

erstanding and analysing what is occurring around them. On the flipside, Swords pe

hat is occurring around you.

t grows out of it.

orld. They are connected through the senses and seek pleasurable and sometimes in
f the Major Arcana Tarot card meanings.
pside, Swords people can be ruthless, domineering, confrontational and rigid.
nd sometimes indulgent experiences.
and rigid.
The Numbers In The Minor Arcana
There are 56 Minor Arcana cards in the Tarot deck – 40 numbered cards and 16 Cour
The 40 numbered cards are separated into 4 Suits – Cups, Pentacles, Swords and Wan
An easy way to get to know the 40 numbered cards of the Tarot is to learn basic nume
Here are a few keywords to get you started:
1 – (Aces) New beginnings, opportunity, potential
2 – Balance, partnership, duality
3 – Creativity, groups, growth
4 – Structure, stability, manifestation
5 – Change, instability, conflict
6 – Communication, cooperation, harmony
7 – Reflection, assessment, knowledge
8 – Mastery, action, accomplishment
9 – Fruition, attainment, fulfilment
10 – Completion, end of a cycle, renewal
It also helps to know a little about each of the Suits in the Tarot:
Cups (element = water): Emotions, creativity, intuition, relationships
Pentacles (element = earth): Material wealth, money, career, manifestation
Swords (element = air): Communication, truth, intellect, thoughts
Wands (element = fire): Inspiration, energy, enthusiasm

Now, combine what you know about the numbers and what you know about the Suits
40 numbered cards mean.

For example, the Five of Cups is about conflict (5) in love and relationships (Cups).
And Four of Pentacles is about stability (4) in finances (Pentacles).
See – I told you it would be easy!

Now, you might be wondering how to interpret the 16 Court Cards with numerology

For now, let's jump into the Major Arcana cards.

The Numbers In The Major Arcana
You can apply the same ‘Tarot by numbers' technique for the 22 cards of the Major A

The Fool is the first card, but starts at 0, and the final card is the World (21).

Each card in between the Fool and the World has its own numerological association w
about the numbers to the Major Arcana Tarot cards.

You don't have to know double-digit numerology either. For now, keep it simple and
number.

For example, the Tower is Card 16 and 1 + 6 = 7. 7 is about assessment and evaluatio

While single-digit numerology can be helpful, it can also help to understand the mean
depth to your Tarot card interpretations.

For example, Death is Card 13 and both Death and the number 13 relate to upheaval.
we need to learn a life lesson in order to evolve spiritually.
The 56 Minor Arcana cards reflect the trials and tribulations that we experience on a da

The Meanin

The Suit of Cups Tarot cards deal with the emotional level of consciousness and are asso
The Suit of Cups is associated with the element of water. Water is fluid, agile and ‘in flo
the sandy shore, or it can be powerful and even forceful, like a raging river.
The element of water is symbolic of fluidity, feelings and emotions, intuition, relationsh
within women. It is receptive, adaptable, purifying and flowing.
In a deck of playing cards, Cups corresponds to Hearts.

What Do The Cups T

Cups Tarot cards indicate that you are thinking with your heart rather than your head, an
linked to creativity, romanticism, fantasy and imagination.
The negative aspects of the Suit of Cups include being overly emotional or completely d
There may be repressed emotions, an inability to truly express oneself and a lack of crea
Cups Tarot cards often represent the astrological signs of Water – Pisces, Cancer, and Sc
Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio star sign. Generally, Cups people are emotional, artistic, hum
they feel within.

What Does It Mean When A T

Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Cups cards, you are seeking solutions to what

The Meaning

The Suit of Swords Tarot cards deal with the mental level of consciousness that is center
attitudes, and beliefs.
Swords are often double-edged and in this way the Suit of Swords symbolises the fine b
such, the Swords must be balanced by spirit (Wands) and feeling (Cups) to have the mos
The Suit of Swords is associated with the element of Air. Air is intangible and unseen, b
fierce wind. It is powerful yet refreshing and cleansing. Symbolically, the air element re
power, even though it remains unseen.
In a deck of playing cards, Swords corresponds to Spades.

What Do The Swords

The Suit of Swords Tarot card meanings are associated with action, change, force, powe
The negative aspects of the Suit of Swords include anger, guilt, harsh judgement, a lack

Swords Tarot cards often represent the astrological signs of Air – Aquarius, Libra and G
Aquarius, Libra and Gemini star sign. Generally, Swords people are intelligent, thoughtf
the world by understanding and analysing what is occurring around them. On the flipsid

What Does It Mean When A Ta

Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Swords cards, you are seeking solutions to wh
there could be many arguments or even violence at present. While Swords can carry wit
more cautious of what is occurring around you.

The Meanings

The Suit of Pentacles Tarot cards deal with the physical or external level of consciousne
do with what we make of our outer surroundings – how we create it, shape it, transform
image.
The Suit of Pentacles is associated with the element of Earth. Earth is tactile, earthy and
nurtures the plants and trees. Earth is grounded, stable, supportive and fertile. It is a fem
sustain the life that grows out of it.
In a deck of playing cards, Pentacles corresponds to Diamonds.
 What Do The Pentacles

The Suit of Pentacles Tarot card meanings cover material aspects of life including work,
of Pentacles include manifestation, realisation, proof and prosperity.
The negative aspects of the Suit of Pentacles include being possessive, greedy and overl
being overly focused on career to the detriment of other life priorities. Often what is requ
what is truly important.

Pentacles Tarot cards often represent the astrological signs of Earth – Taurus, Virgo, and
with a Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn star sign. Generally, Pentacles people are practical,
physical, tangible world. They are connected through the senses and seek pleasurable an

What Does It Mean When A Tar

Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Pentacles cards, you are seeking solutions to w

The Meaning

The Suit of Wands Tarot card meanings are associated with primal energy, spirituality, i
and the seeds through which life springs forth.
The Suit of Wands is associated with the element of Fire. Fire is hot, wild, unpredictable
like a devastating bush fire or house fire.
Fire is symbolic of passion, energy, enthusiasm, and sexuality. It is a masculine element
In a deck of playing cards, Wands corresponds to Clubs.

What Do The Wands

The meanings of the Wands Tarot cards deal with the spiritual level of consciousness an
your personality, ego, enthusiasm, self-concept, and personal energy, both internal and e
The negative aspects of the Suit of Wands include illusion, egotistical behaviour, impuls
Wands Tarot cards often represent the astrological signs of Fire – Leo, Sagittarius and A
Sagittarius or Aries star sign. Generally, Wands people are energetic, charismatic, warm

What Does It Mean When A Ta

Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Wands cards, you can be sure that you are seek
of development. You may also be seeking greater purpose and meaning in your life and
rent issues that have a temporary or minor influence
Within the Minor Arcana cards, there are 16 Tarot Court Cards each representing 16 different pers

How To Read The Ta

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Court Cards in the Tarot are often the most complex and confusing cards to interpret. W
situations, and more.
In this post, I show you the different ways to read the Court Cards and share some tips o
Court Cards As Specific People
Most often, Court Cards represent a person. That person can be either yourself or someo
yourself or someone else represented by that card.
Court Cards primarily reflect personality traits and characteristics. They provide clues as
The Court Cards have often been linked to the Myers-Briggs Personality Trait Indicator
respected method of gaining a deeper understanding about personality types and motivat
According to the MBTI tests, there are 16 different Personality Types. Interestingly, this
If you have worked with MBTI before, you may like to draw your own conclusions abou
stage, there is no single universal system of correspondences between the 16 court cards
In more traditional Tarot books, Court Cards are also given physical attributes such as h
However, in my experience, I find that this is very limiting and often inaccurate. Many t
forth.
Connecting With The Court Card Personalities
It's a great idea to develop your own connection with each of the Court Cards and decide
learn and connect with the Court Card personalities:
Technique #1: Put a face to a name
Lay out all of the Tarot court cards in front of you. Now pick one up and think of someo
acquaintance, or even a celebrity. Write down a few sentences about that person and how
Work through each Court card until you have 16 real people that you can relate to when
Technique #2: Go speed-dating with the cards
Again, separate your court cards from the rest of the cards. Randomly choose two and pu
What would they say to each other? Would there be some chemistry? Write down the co
Now draw another two cards and create a new conversation. Rinse and repeat.
Soon, you’ll have a sense of not only the personalities of each card but also how the cou

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Court Cards As A Part Of Yourself
Sometimes, the Court Card may indicate a part of yourself, rather than your complete pe
part of you that you draw upon regularly, or that you need to nurture and develop.
For example, the appearance of the Page of Swords in a career reading may indicate that
questions, its appearance confirms that you’re doing everything you need.
Court Cards As A Situation Or Event
However, there are times when it just doesn’t make sense for the Court Card to represen
event that takes on a personality of its own. For example, the appearance of the Page of
Wands suggests a situation where you are maturing your goals and visions in life.
Court Cards As A Level Of Maturity
In addition to Court Cards representing people, personalities or situations, they also repr
From a personal perspective, maturity can allude to the age of the person in question, bu
viewed as a young, immature person, doesn’t have to be under the age of 21, but may in

Maturity level can also point to the various stages of a journey. The Page represents the
and a deep understanding.
How To Know What Interpretation To Use And When
With so many different ways to interpret the Court Cards, no wonder many Tarot studen
Here are a few tips:
Before you start your reading, determine whether or not you want the Court Cards to sy
Use your intuition. Listen out for your inner voice to guide you in the right direction.
List out possible interpretations for the Court Card as a person, personality and situatio
I also asked the Biddy Tarot Community how they interpreted the Court Cards in a read
“Sometimes I see them as the emotions they represent or the level of understanding of a
moving, or a message.”
“Personally, the Court Cards represent people, without fail! I have given myself goose b
“I usually try to match it to a person. If I can't find a person who matches I try to take o
“The querent's question or which spread I am using, clues me in to whether it is a perso
I hope this has given you some inspiration and new tools to get to know the Court Cards
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