Tarot 101 Ecourse
Created by Kyra Howearth // Herbal Moon Goddess Tarot 101
Thank you for purchasing the Tarot 101 Ecourse!
We are discovering the tarot cards as set out in the Rider-Waite deck - other tarot decks are similar but there may be some differences with the cards. Using the techniques learnt here, you'll be able to work with other decks too.
herbalmoongoddess.com How To Use This Booklet
Print out this booklet (I recommend printing through Adobe Acrobat and selecting the Booklet print option, the fold & staple the booklet together) and use it to record the traditional meanings & your intuitive interpretations.
Use this workbook in conjunction with the videos in the ecourse. When you're finished, you'll have your very own tarot guidebook to reference when reading tarot cards!
herbalmoongoddess.com About Tarot
Tarot cards originated over 500 years ago in Europe, originally as playing cards, and have evolved into the cards we use today for divination. Keep this in mind, tarot is meant to be light-hearted and playful. Don't take it too seriously!
The cards are open to interpretation, and can be read intuitively or by their traditional meanings.
Let this workbook guide you through learning the traditional interpretations & intuitively discovering the hidden meanings behind the cards!
It's all in the eye of the beholder...
One person's interpretation can differ from another's, and that's totally okay.
herbalmoongoddess.com Major Arcana
The Major Arcana contains 22 cards, which are meant to represent the keys to life and follow a logical sequence. It's helpful to line up these cards and tell a story to help you interpret + remember what each card means.
The Major Arcana symbolises archetypes within us, and can represent deep influences or changes in our lives.
The following pages contains space for interpretations and associations of each of the Major Arcana cards. Each card has associations with astrology, herbs and crystals, which you may feel called to use in combination with tarot readings. These associations can be helpful in remembering or deepening your insights into each card.
herbalmoongoddess.com 0 The Fool
Interpretation:
Astrology: Uranus
Herbs: cedar, rose geranium, ginseng
Crystals: aventurine, agate 1 The Magician
Interpretation:
Astrology: Mercury
Herbs: carnation, rosemary, astragalus
Crystals: sunstone, agate herbalmoongoddess.com 2 The High Priestess
Interpretation:
Astrology: Moon
Herbs: peony, sandalwood, acacia
Crystals: moonstone, rose quartz 3 The Empress
Interpretation:
Astrology: Venus
Herbs: dong quai, hazel
Crystals: turquoise
herbalmoongoddess.com 4 The Emperor
Interpretation:
Astrology: Aries
Herbs: atractylodes, ginger, laurel
Crystals: ruby, sapphire 5 The Hierophant / High Priest
Interpretation:
Astrology: Taurus
Herbs: sage, lavender, violet
Crystals: jade, topaz
herbalmoongoddess.com 6 The Lovers
Interpretation:
Astrology: Gemini
Herbs: parsley, dragon's blood
Crystals: agate 7 The Chariot
Interpretation:
Astrology: Cancer
Herbs: cyperus, iris, St John's wort
Crystals: amber, fluorite herbalmoongoddess.com 8 Strength
Interpretation:
Astrology: Leo
Herbs: ginger, basil, angelica
Crystals: jasper, tiger's eye 9 The Hermit
Interpretation:
Astrology: Virgo
Herbs: licorice, chamomile, sage
Crystals: bloodstone herbalmoongoddess.com 10 Wheel of Fortune
Interpretation:
Astrology: Jupiter
Herbs: daisy, clover, slippery elm
Crystals: opal 11 Justice
Interpretation:
Astrology: Libra
Herbs: plantain, honeysuckle
Crystals: jet
herbalmoongoddess.com 12 The Hanged Man
Interpretation:
Astrology: Neptune
Herbs: kelp, sea vegetables, ivy
Crystals: aquamarine 13 Death
Interpretation:
Astrology: Scorpio
Herbs: elder, chrysanthemum, blackberry
Crystals: amethyst
herbalmoongoddess.com 14 Temperance
Interpretation:
Astrology: Sagittarius
Herbs: echinacea, agrimony
Crystals: jasper, pyrite
15 The Devil
Interpretation:
Astrology: Capricorn
Herbs: lobelia, rosemary
Crystals: obsidian herbalmoongoddess.com 16 The Tower
Interpretation:
Astrology: Mars
Herbs: garlic, yarrow
Crystals: lodestone, labradorite
17 The Star
Interpretation:
Astrology: Aquarius
Herbs: skullcap, rose
Crystals: quartz herbalmoongoddess.com 18 The Moon
Interpretation:
Astrology: Pisces
Herbs: lemon balm, eucalyptus, lotus, water lily
Crystals: moonstone, selenite 19 The Sun
Interpretation:
Astrology: Sun
Herbs: sunflower, calendula
Crystals: sunstone, citrine herbalmoongoddess.com 20 Judgement
Interpretation:
Astrology: Pluto
Herbs: golden seal, cinchona bark
Crystals: malachite
21 The World Interpretation:
Astrology: Saturn
Herbs: comfrey
Crystals: lapis lazuli herbalmoongoddess.com Minor Arcana
The Minor Arcana is divided into 4 suits with 14 cards each.
The court cards (King, Queen, Knight & Page) often represent personalities, or your life journey from other's perspectives.
Kings: power, action, dynamic force, male authority
Queens: passive, creative, feminine authority, protection, nurturing
Knights: pushy, the best & worst qualities of the suit, immaturity
Pages: light-hearted, childish, playfulness, teenagers or children
The numbered cards (ten through to ace) often represent day-to- day events, activities, or behaviours.
Ace: new beginnings Two: balance, duality Three: creativity, achievement Four: doubts, inhibitions Five: communication, being versatile Six: harmony & peace Seven: illusions, dreams Eight: overcoming obstacles Nine: action, courage Ten: endings & beginnings
herbalmoongoddess.com Suit of Pentacles
The Suit of Pentacles is associated with the element earth.
Pentacles cards are about: reality resources substance security possessions self-identity
In some decks, pentacles may be substituted by coins, discs, crystals or earth.
herbalmoongoddess.com Suit of Cups
The Suit of Cups is associated with the element water.
Cups cards are about: feelings emotions intuition connection love friendships relationships
In some decks, cups may be substituted by goblets, chalices or water.
herbalmoongoddess.com Suit of Wands
The Suit of Wands is associated with the element fire.
Wands cards are about: passion creativity ambition growth action adventure
In some decks, wands may be substituted with clubs, staffs, rods or fire.
herbalmoongoddess.com Suit of Swords
The Suit of Swords is associated with the element air.
Swords cards are about: thoughts self-expression mind power cutting through illusions rationalisation logical thinking
In some decks, swords may be substituted with air.
herbalmoongoddess.com Aces
- New beginnings - opportunities - inspiration -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Ace of Pentacles:
Ace of Cups:
Ace of Wands:
Ace of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Twos
- Balance - duality - doubling -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Two of Pentacles:
Two of Cups:
Two of Wands:
Two of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Threes
- Creativity - achievement - acceptance -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Three of Pentacles:
Three of Cups:
Three of Wands:
Three of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Fours
- Doubts - inhibitions - letting go -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Four of Pentacles:
Four of Cups:
Four of Wands:
Four of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Fives
- Communication - being versatile -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Five of Pentacles:
Five of Cups:
Five of Wands:
Five of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Sixes
- Seeking peace & harmony -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Six of Pentacles:
Six of Cups:
Six of Wands:
Six of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Sevens
- Dreams - being unrealistic - disillusionment -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Seven of Pentacles:
Seven of Cups:
Seven of Wands:
Seven of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Eights
- Overcoming obstacles - freedom -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Eight of Pentacles:
Eight of Cups:
Eight of Wands:
Eight of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Nines
- Taking action - reaping rewards -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Nine of Pentacles:
Nine of Cups:
Nine of Wands:
Nine of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Tens
- Endings & new beginnings - completion -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Ten of Pentacles:
Ten of Cups:
Ten of Wands:
Ten of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Pages
- Light-hearted - opportunities -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Page of Pentacles:
Page of Cups:
Page of Wands:
Page of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Knights
- Immaturity - pushy - extremist -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Knight of Pentacles:
Knight of Cups:
Knight of Wands:
Knight of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Queens
- Feminine - creative - passive -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
Queen of Pentacles:
Queen of Cups:
Queen of Wands:
Queen of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Kings
- Powerful - dynamic - authority -
Complete this page using keywords from the video + use your own intuitive interpretations.
King of Pentacles:
King of Cups:
King of Wands:
King of Swords:
herbalmoongoddess.com Cleansing your cards
Cleanse your cards often to get rid of energies that may be lingering. It's important to cleanse your cards when you first receive them, after others have been handling the cards, or after you've had a break from using the cards. Cleansing helps to re-calibrate the energies of your deck!
Smoke cleanse by wafting a herbal smoke bundle around your cards
Knock on your cards 3 times
Lay them in the sun for a few hours
Leave them under the full moon for a few hours/overnight
Keep a piece of black tourmaline & a piece of selenite with your cards to cleanse & absorb negative energies from your cards
Hold your deck in your hands and imagine them being surrounded by white light herbalmoongoddess.com How to do a reading
Set the space for your reading, make it comfortable and ambient with candles, light music, incense, crystals, comfortable seating, and whatever else you desire.
Clear the energy by smoke cleansing or surrounding the space with your white light.
If you are reading for yourself, hold the cards in your hands and put your energy into your cards. If you are reading for someone else, let them hold the cards and put their energy into the cards.
It's important to ask the cards a specific question! Ask the question aloud or be clear of your question in your mind.
Shuffle the deck however works best for you.
Sometimes a card will fall out of the deck as you're shuffling - I feel this is the card jumping out at you, it's the intended card for your question! Otherwise, feel free to draw a card from the top, bottom, or anywhere in the deck you are drawn to.
herbalmoongoddess.com Sample Tarot Spreads
3 card spreads: You | Partner | Relationship Past | Present | Future Situation | Obstacle | Outcome Mind | Body | Spirit
5 card spreads: You now | Present obstacle | Unresolved past | Past obstacle | Future
Situation | Action | Challenges | Outcome | Affect
herbalmoongoddess.com Sample Tarot Spreads
Celtic cross:
10 3
1 9 5 2 6
8 4
1: you now 7 2: challenge 3: goal 4: past foundation 5: recent past 6: future influences 7: inner resources 8: environmental factors 9: hopes/fears 10: outcome herbalmoongoddess.com Notes
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