Court Cards: Practical Pentacles

Sasuraibito tarot The Suit of Pentacles is associated with the element of earth. This suit is very grounded, practical and hardworking. Concerned with matters of the material world, this isn't a very spiritual suit, but it does have a love for nature and abundance. Sometimes called the Suit of Coins, it is also associated with … Continue reading Court Cards: Practical Pentacles →

Court Cards: Rational Swords

This Might Hurt Tarot The Suit of Swords contains some of the most painful cards in the tarot. The sword can be used to cut through illusion, and it is used by heroes. But it also can cause pain and suffering. In tarot, the swords represent thoughts, communication, and the mind. Many of us harm … Continue reading Court Cards: Rational Swords →

Court Cards: Overflowing Cups

Borderless Rider-Waite-Smith The Cups Suit is associated with water, and represents emotions, love, relationships, intuition, and so on. It focuses on your inner experiences, and how you connect to the world around you. Although it can often be a harmonious suit, strong and uncontrollable emotions can cause us a lot of harm. We see how … Continue reading Court Cards: Overflowing Cups →

Court Cards: Fiery Wands

Modern Witch tarot A lot of people struggle to connect with the Court (sometimes known as Face) cards. Maybe it's difficult to relate to royalty (for some maybe not!) or maybe it's because there isn't as much of a story in the images. The Pages all just stand there, the Knights are always on a … Continue reading Court Cards: Fiery Wands →

Ten: Cycles and Endings

Borderless Rider-Waite-Smith Card 10 of the Major Arcana is Wheel of Fortune, which represents how your fortune changes, how you can be doing great one day and then be at rock bottom soon after. Have you ever been stressing out and dissatisfied with life, and then the next day something truly terrible happens and you … Continue reading Ten: Cycles and Endings →

Nine: One-Track Mind

This Might Hurt Tarot It feels like I'm being called out if I'm procrastinating and pull a Nine of Wands. The Nines cards all ask you to do the work, the kind of work depending on which one you pull. Work isn't just what you do to make money, it's also working on yourself to … Continue reading Nine: One-Track Mind →

Eight: You Can Do It!

Sasuraibito Tarot We are nearing the end of the numbered cards now, so it's kind of crunch time for your project or whatever situation you're reading for. Some of these cards are pretty intense, and I especially like the imagery from the deck above, The Sasuraibito Tarot. Card eight of the Major Arcana was Strength, … Continue reading Eight: You Can Do It! →

Seven: Mindful Decisions

Rider-Waite-Smith Borderless According to Biddy Tarot, the number seven means reflection, assessment, and knowledge. Take a look at these cards and notice if you can see those ideas playing out. The Seven of Pentacles has a man looking like he is reflecting on some work he's done. The Seven of Cups depicts someone assessing various … Continue reading Seven: Mindful Decisions →

Six: Moving On

Sasuraibito Tarot Previously, we looked at dealing with setbacks. In any journey, there are challenges and successes. With the number six, we will see how your course can change, how sometimes big decisions have to be made. Six of Wands: This card depicts some kind of a victory. It's about being recognised by other people … Continue reading Six: Moving On →

Five: Dealing With Setbacks

Modern Witch Tarot So far on this Minor Arcana journey, we have conceived of and set out on a new journey, a new project, maybe a new relationship. So far we have had success, but then the inevitable setback occurs. It's okay to be disappointed when this happens. The Fives are difficult. It's common to … Continue reading Five: Dealing With Setbacks →