Written By: Dark Soul Gypsy the Secret Mysteries of Tarot Minor Arcana
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Copy Right by Gyspy Entertainment The Mysteriesthe Tarot of dba Dark Written by: Dark Soul Gypsy Soul Gypsy The Secret Mysteries of Tarot Minor Arcana I thought I would start off with the Minor Arcana these are things we have influence over on a day to day basis. The word arcana means “secret mysteries” and “minor” is a lesser degree of sorts. SoCopy In this chapter, we are exploring the meanings of Lesser Secret Mysteries of the Tarot. To simplify your readings lets briefly discuss the importance of the numbers in the Minor Arcana Suits. Right Aces: An Ace will always be an indicator that this is the beginning of some sort. In the case of the Ace of Wands, we are taking the first step toward an action that will require action. Two’s: Two’s are a balanceby or a need of said balance Three’s: Growth and expansionGyspy of learned lessons Four’s: A stable balance, a security, order, and an alliance Five’s: A true need for change Entertainment Six’s: A relief after strife and struggle (these cards can also indicate travel depending on the suit that is present) Seven’s: An evolution of the creative process. Eight’s: The boundaries, situational limitations, and actions to take to see the fruition of labor and desire. dba Nine’s: Making connections Ten’s: Completing the cycle Dark This concludes the numbered suits. The next phase of the suits is the face cards. Just like a normal playing deck there resides, King, Queen, and Knight (or Jack), howeverSoul in tarot we have Pages as well. Page’s: A messenger card or a card to represent a child either male or female. Gypsy Knight's or Jack’s: An action taken or a young male Queen’s: A female or someone with highly feminine attributes. Feminine qualities of a situation such as intuition, creativity, and growth. Kings: A man generally older and wiser than the Knight this card can also represent a very masculine female as well. A stable force. Now we will move onto the suits of the tarot starting with Wands, move to Cups, next Pentacles and finally Swords. The reason I have chosen to interpret the suits in this fashion is strictly to assist with the correlation of the appearance of each suit. The Suit of Wands Wands are energy and deal with all aspects of energy and the flow of it. Copy This suit also will represent those who are born under the Fire Signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Wands canRight also be referred to as the following names but are not limited to them, Clubs (this is the common symbol when using playing cards in divination), Rods, Staves, Spears, Baton, Scepter, Caduceus, Twigs, and Flames in some Asian decks this suit is represented by the Tortoise because the Tortoise symbolizes protection and strengthens energy. Wands also describe bya particular appearance of someone. These people are usually blonde or have light hair, fair skin, and blue eyes. Mostly these people have straight hair. It will be up to you to know your cards andGyspy go by your own intuition as to whether or not the card is speaking of a person or an energy or action. Let’s begin with the interpretations. Also, take note that we are starting with the beginnings and working our way through the suit throughEntertainment the natural progression of the lessons learned in each card. (Pay close attention to the symbolism on your deck, they are there for a reason I will let you explore that on your own for now and will more than likely follow up on the symbolism of tarot in another book). Ace of Wands: Exciting new possibilities. A new job, or career change, a fresh start, the first step towards a manifestation. Revered: Cultivate Patience, rushing or being impulsive coulddba cause the things you want to be delayed. Focus and pace yourself. There are no short cuts to success. Two of Wands: Pay attention to details and always use tact. Keep yourDark perseverance up and you will be rewarded. Reversed: Ask questions, get clarification before taking another step. Don’tSoul allow yourself to be intimidated especially if you are cultivating a manifestation. If you haven’t planned out your map to success and don’t put sufficient effort into planning you will not succeed. Gypsy Three of Wands: Be ready to act and be open to additional resources. This is a fortunate cycle for you at the moment and could mean a promotion due to the hard work you have put the energy into. Reversed: Collect your thoughts, being scattered in your energy will only create chaos and you will only be walking into pipe dreams. Create a solid foundation to proceed. Four of Wands: Reaping the reward of your efforts but this is not the final step. Be ready for the next step, and feel the peace of mind that you are making it happen. Reversed: Make sure you don’t overlook those who have assisted you and appreciate their contributions. It’s ok to let yourself been vulnerable. Let those around you know how you are feeling. Share your thoughts. Five of Wands: Be decisive and make the decisions to follow through. Give this time your all. Make this happen. Reversed:Copy Reflection of the steps you have taken to reach this point is critical. You should feel a force of harmony knowing that you are at a good place and efforts are vigorously feeding your vitality. Six of Wands:Right Communication in your relationships will improve but you must put forth the effort to do so. Continue to pursue your goals you will be successful. Reversed: Don’t panic. Just re-evaluate the situation and be willing to re-invent yourself (no matter how many timesby you have done so). Get rid of unnecessary tension and animosity it will only create havoc and destruction. Do not run from your problems, you cannot escape yourself. Gyspy Seven of Wands: Stay focused and continue to put one step in front of the other. Even though you can feel energy putting pressure on you, you need to do what you need to do in order to get things done. Do not get too relaxed at this moment it’s a critical time for you. Things are about to change completely. Entertainment Reversed: You are so much stronger than you see yourself. Believe in yourself no more than anything. Do not be indecisive and above all do not be intimidated. Eight of Wands: Be prepared to travel. Lines of communication must remain open especially activity relating to work or business. Acknowledgment of efforts is at hand. Reversed: There is a need to set time aside to do some meditation and think things out calmly and clearly. Be cautious of emotional outbursts that could causedba more friction and upheaval in your surroundings. Nine of Wands: Contemplate your upcoming venture it may be just Darkwhat you are looking for and the added leverage you need. The path you are on is about to expand. Maintain control no matter how confident you feel in your plans. Soul Reversed: The foundation is weak and you need to analyze the weak spots of your plan. There is further research needed before neglect sets in. Ten of Wands: You have taken on way too much and need to lighten your load of responsibilityGypsy it’s causing too much stress on your system. Set what your priorities are and have the comfort you are on the brink of true success. Reversed: Stop! You are neglecting or misusing your gifts and abilities. Start again. Being Selfish. Look inside yourself and understand what you are throwing away if you continue to continue in this fashion. This concludes the numbers of the suit of Wands. Page of Wands: You will be given interesting news, Keep lines of communication open this could be to your advantage. This news could be some sort of letter or a phone call. Reversed: You have the feeling you are being ignored and you are not very happy with how things are being handled. Decide what your next step should be according to the attitude around you. Knight of Wands: A start or a conclusion of a phase of life that has been actively interesting regardingCopy the home or business. Actions that create change can motivate new possibilities into play. A young man ready to act. Reversed: Turn the page already. Stop being indecisive and allowing emotional frustrations to interfere withRight the life you are trying to create. Quit living in the past. A young man who acts before thinking. Queen of Wands: Be open to negotiations, be practical and leave no stone unturned. Peacemaker. You will catch more beesby with honey. Reversed: Holding a grudgeGyspy because of past emotional experiences. This will hinder your point of view and make things harder for you to grow. Difficulty letting things go. King of Wands: Solid business-minded individual. A future business meeting will need to be carefully reviewed make sure you areEntertainment happy with the pending outcome. Reversed: This time rely on your feelings. If you are not happy it’s pointless to continue. If something doesn’t feel right then withdraw, it’s ok to protect yourself. The Suit of Cups The suit of Cups deals with emotions, love and some family relations. This suit can also be referred to but not limited to the followingdba names; Hearts (this is the common symbol when using playing cards in divination), Chalices, Stein, Vessel, Goblet, Grail and in some Asian decks Cups are referred to as Phoenix which is the symbol of yin and yang the feminine and masculine aspects.