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Tarot 101 Ecourse Workbook 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
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