ASTRID TAROT ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Central Card: Represents the enquirer. Group 4: What the enquirer expects. Group 1: The character of the Group 5: The unexpected or unknown enquirer and the recent factors. past. Group 2: Love life and emotional Group 6: The near future. links. Group 3: What the enquirer desires. Group 7: The distant future. CENTRAL CARD: THE ENQUIRER The Knight of Cups The Knight of Cups is depicted as a young man, often with a fair complexion, riding a black charger. He is often casual in appearance. He is well travelled. The Meaning of The Knight of Cups Tarot Card The Knight of Cups is a good friend and a faithful lover. He is amiable, enthusiastic, passionate, graceful and poetic. This card signifies attraction, inducement, request, appeals, challenges and proposals. The Knight of Cups tarot card signals opportunities, invitations and offers. Summary: ____________________________________________________________________________ GROUP 1: THE CHARACTER OF THE ENQUIRER AND THE RECENT PAST The Seven of Wands The Meaning of The Seven of Wands Tarot Card Defiance. You must stand up for yourself - only a firm attitude and resolute actions will win the day. A time of adversity. Stand your ground and do not give an inch. The Seven of Wands indicates triumph over overwhelming odds - overcoming obstacles - success, gain and advantage. The Five of Pentacles The Meaning of The Five of Pentacles Tarot Card Money troubles. Poverty. Monetary loss and hardship. Destitution, error, failure and impoverishment. All is not lost: fresh opportunities await. You will not find yourself alone in this misfortune as others share your fate. Be careful not to go looking for emotional or financial support in the wrong place, however. The Six of Pentacles The Meaning of The Six of Pentacles Tarot Card Generosity. Money put to good use. Philanthropy, charity and kindness. Help from someone else. Gifts and benevolence. Don't waste this bounty - put it to good use. Financial support from someone who sees talent in you. Outstanding debts will be settled. Summary: ____________________________________________________________________________ GROUP 2: LOVE LIFE AND EMOTIONAL LINKS The Ten of Wands The Meaning of The Ten of Wands Tarot Card Overburdened. Too much pressure. Heavy duties and a stressful working life. Striving to meet a goal or just maintain a level or position. You may be taking on other people's burdens. Problems which need to be resolved and difficult tasks to complete. This card indicates that you will successfully complete your work, but the cost in terms of health and anxiety could be high. Some of your obligations may need to go. The Page of Wands The Page of Wands is often depicted as a fair- haired young man, with blue or hazel eyes. He is a traveller - a messenger. He is adaptable, hardworking and enthusiastic but can be very impulsive in nature. The Page of Wands is easily bored and has little staying power. He can be a little hyperactive. The Meaning of The Page of Wands Tarot Card The Page of Wands symbolises a faithful and loyal person. Possibly a friend, or possibly a stranger with good intentions. He could be the bearer of surprising news. The High Priest Card 5 The High Priest tarot card, sometimes known as the Pope or Hierophant (an Ancient Greek word for "priest"), is the male counterpart of The High Priestess. Whereas The High Priestess is associated with intuitive wisdom, the High Priest tarot card is indicative of the concept of moral law. He is ruled by steadfast Taurus. As with The Emperor tarot card, the High Priest is often representative of a paternal figure. Unlike The Emperor, however, the High Priest tarot card represents not so much worldly status and power, but spiritual wisdom. The triple cross and three tiers of his crown represent the physical, intellectual and divine worlds. In Christian terms they represent the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The Meaning of The High Priest Tarot Card The High Priest card symbolises a wise and capable advisor. It is associated with comfort and forgiveness, the power of the conscious mind and the influence of established faith. This card could represent a father or lover, but it could also represent a teacher or man of authority and rules to get along by. The High Priest represents mercy, kindness, humility, lenience and compassion. Advice being offered. The High Priest tarot card has a strong male connection, but is more indicative of spiritual wisdom than material matters. Summary: ____________________________________________________________________________ GROUP 3: WHAT THE ENQUIRER DESIRES The Queen of Wands is a dignified woman with a fiery disposition. She is usually portrayed with fair hair and blue or hazel eyes wearing beautiful robes. She is a lively, freedom-loving woman who is active - a practical person with good common sense. The Queen of Wands is creatively gifted. She may be an entrepreneur and run her own business or hold a responsible position. The Queen of Wands is warm natured and a practical organiser of others. She is a nature lover. The Meaning of The Queen of Wands Tarot Card The Queen of Wands represents a sympathetic and understanding person, full of grace and feminine charm. Practical, chaste, honourable, loving and friendly. The King of Cups The King of Cups is a mature man who has achieved great things. He is kind and considerate, level-headed and responsible. The Meaning of The King of Cups Tarot Card A man of responsibility and creativity. The King of Cups represents a sociable, warm- hearted man who enjoys the comforts of life. A learned person, with a love of the arts. A professional - possibly a businessman, lawyer, scientist, religious person or artist. He is kind, loving, generous and sensuous. A reliable and responsible person. The King of Cups is highly intelligent with strong intuition. The Three of Wands The Meaning of the Three of Wands Tarot Card The Three of Wands represents opportunity. The Three of Wands tarot card is a lucky card, indicating that your ship will soon come in and your problems will be solved. Practical knowledge and business acumen. Enterprise, strength and negotiations. You may need to be a little more patient, but your troubles will soon be behind you. Summary: ____________________________________________________________________________ GROUP 4: WHAT THE ENQUIRER EXPECTS The Star Card 17 The Star tarot card is one of the more mysterious cards in the tarot deck. In the Star, a naked maiden with long, flowing hair pours water from two pitchers. One stream of water flows to a pool. This signifies the stirring of new concepts and ideas. The other falls on the dry earth. In the background, a bird perches in a tree. Above the maiden, eight stars shine brightly. These are the stars of hope, ascending above her. The concept of "wishing upon a star" is the essence of the Star tarot card. The universe is not the unjust, senseless place it can sometimes appear to be. The Star tarot card tells us there is always something else, even when the going is tough. The Star can represent a gesture of goodwill and affection - possibly a gift. The gifts of the Star are not necessarily material, however. The Star is ruled by the Aquarius zodiac sign. The Meaning of The Star Tarot Card Hope, faith and trust. Insight and understanding. The Star tarot card is a good indication that wishes will be fulfilled, though not always as one expects. Nevertheless, the unexpected can bring about a happy outcome. The Star is a good omen, promising opportunity. A bright future, satisfaction, inspiration, optimism and spiritual love. It denotes good health and indicates the giving of gifts. Take care not to ignore the spiritual dimension of life. The Four of Wands The Meaning of the Four of Wands Tarot Card Prosperity. Harmony. Peace, tranquillity, romance and society. The Four of Wands tarot card is associated with the harvest. Personal achievement and conclusion of a project. Material wellbeing. Newly acquired prosperity. This Four of Wands is associated with the home and can suggest home improvements or that a move is on the cards. The King of Pentacles The King of Pentacles sits upon his throne, holding aloft a great coin. He has a dark complexion. An experienced, capable, prosperous person with considerable responsibility. The Meaning of The King of Pentacles Tarot Card The King of Pentacles tarot card represents an experienced, successful leader. A practical realist. He is person of character and intelligence, with sound business acumen and mathematical ability. He may represent a bank manager or farmer with considerable wealth. He is shrewd. Despite his wealth, he is unpretentious. A married man and a loyal friend. The King of Pentacles has a stable disposition and is slow to anger. Summary: ____________________________________________________________________________ GROUP 5: THE UNEXPECTED OR UNKNOWN FACTORS The Devil Card 15 In the Death tarot card, the image is rather sinister. In the tarot card he squats over two slavish figures who are chained to his pedestal. This card is associated with materialism at its worst. The Devil symbolises tyranny of the senses and physical body. He is the bearer of the inevitable, often of misery and disaster. The Devil tarot card represents lust and greed - the refusal to value anything except pleasure for pleasure's sake. The Devil is ruled by the Capricorn zodiac sign. The Meaning of The Devil Tarot Card An object which cannot be overcome yet may be worked around. Lust, unyielding power, tyranny and greed. Depression and discontent caused by an overwhelming force. The Devil tarot card represents bondage and in some situations can be a good omen for marriage. Temperance Card 14 In the Temperance tarot card, a winged, angelic figure stands pouring liquid from a pitcher in her left hand to a cup in her right hand.