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    YOUR KEY TO DEMYST NGTHE TAROT

    "By lea ing the K Words, a student could lea toread for others in a matter of days ! have beenusin this s m for2 y with reat success."

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    t m di rs m t r syst ms that us K y Wb caus it appli s t th card umb rs f 78 Tar tcards i st ad f just t Maj r Arca a. F r amplth K y W rd syst m all v umb r Tw cardTw card f ach suit i t Mi r rca a as w ll as

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    About the Au orS ia A aham is owne of The Cosmic ante Book

    sto e in ong Beach, Ca ifo ia, whe e she has een n usiness se ing meta hysica ooks and su i for mothan yea s. She has devoted over yea s to read ng theTa ot and teaching others how to inter et the Ta ot.

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    L ewe yn' How o erie

    Howto.Readthe Tarot

    BY SYLVIA BRAHAM

    1997

    w Pub ca onsP.O Box 64383, t Paul, MN55164-0383

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    How to Read the Tarot.Copyright© 994 by Sylvia Abraham. Al righ s rese ved. Prin ed in he United States ofAmerica. No par of his book may be used or reproduced in any manner wha soever withou writ en pemission from Llewel yn Publica ions excep in he case ofbrief quo a ions embodied in cri ica artic es and reviews.

    I I IOFourth Printing, 997

    Cover I lus ration: Robin WoodTaro card il ustrations reproduced o the designs by

    Pa e a Col an S ith in e 922 reprint of theoriginal 9 0 edi ion ofThe PictorialKe to the Ta otby A hur Edward Wai e, Wi iam Rider& Son L d.,London

    Library of Congress Cata oging-in-Pub ication DataAbraham, Sy via, 92

    How o read the arot by Abraham, Sy viap . Includes bib iographical referencesISBN 567 8 00 9

    Tarot 2 Divination I TitleBF 879 T2A37 994

    33 2'2 2 --dc20

    L ewellyn Pub icationsA Division of ewe Wo ld de, tdP O Box 6 383, S au ,MN55 6 -0383

    93- 8787CIP

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    ACKNO EDGMENTSN ne e e w es a k al neI w s a kn wledge my ea e s s uden s fam ly and end

    aug me alua le less ns al ng e wayI am g a e- my fam ly w we e supp e n my e ga n kn wledge ega d ng e Ta

    e R der-Wa te Tarot as een e efe en e fs k T e sym l sm f ese a ds s

    mean ng and s espe ally g d f e eg ns uden

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    CONT NTS

    ar t ar Beginnings•1 •

    e ar t eck•9•

    ar t prea s• 215

    b ls:ls r n erstan ing

    • 247

    Bibli graph• 260

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    RO C RDEG NN NG

    I n an i nt tim o ult tudi w r taughttho who d ir d to l arn Truth and h m aing of lif Th pi tur of lif w r paintprint d on ub tan u h a ro k papyru lwood and mor r nt y pap r Tarot imagpi tur d in th pyramid of an i nt Eg pt whmany r t hool t d In th pa t Tarow r al o u d a r t od p ia l

    tim of trif and unr tThrough di r nt p riod of hi tory d p ndion th r ligiou b li f of th tim o ult tw r op n to or taught in th hidd n hool Thp nalty for di lo ur of thi knowl dg to high o

    ial of th hur h wa rtain d ath Th myhool w r in omp tition with th hur h t

    ing mor o n than not A quiring an du ationany nd during tho nturi wa po ibl through th hur h Many myth and up r titiow r proj t d by th hur h in ord r to ontrol t

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    2 ow O E HE TARO

    ma Th hur h r g at d or d ni d any inmation that would nlight n th p opl

    Th r ar no d nit an w r on rning wth Tarot wa r at d, only p ulation Th Tb am a pi tograph y t m, putting into art forth m aning of lif a it wa liv d by p a ants, warrior and ing. Th fourt nth ntury h

    b n laim d a th tim Tarot ard w r rv il d It ha b n tat d that th ard b gan w22Major Ar ana; that in ord r to on al th trum aning of th ard an additionalw r add d(Minor Ar ana . It i po ibl that thi tat mtru or tur vid n may prov it oth rwi .

    It ha b n aid that th ard w r broughtItaly om Spain around th y ar37 .D and w rintrodu d by th Moor Oth r laim th ir orto b Egypt a Tarot hi roglyphi w r found thTh my t ry ontinu

    R gardl of wh n Tarot ard a tually math ir app aran , on di ov r d th y b apart of many ultur throughout th world andhav b n a main tay in th o ult (hidd n lfor mor than v n nturi Th y hav with

    th t t of tim imply b au th y plain manand liv ng ondition univ r allyEdward Arthur Wait and Al i t r rowley bo

    Engli hm n and m mb r of th rm ti Ordth Gold n Dawn w r primarily r pon iblb inging th Ta ot ba into popular ag in

    arly tw ntieth ntury Mr Wait wa a my tiholar i Ta ot de nam dThe Rider Waite Tarot

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    RO R EG NN NG 3

    i on of th mo t wid ly u d in thi ountryrowl y wa a po t, writ r, and tud nt of magi

    Tarot d a dhe oth arot i al o v ry popuar Oth r not d for th ir ontribution to Tarot aa fo low O wald Wirth, G rard En au( arot ofthe Bohemia s)and Paul Fo t r a(Builders of theAd tum arot) All of th ard hav r main d i

    u for many d ad b au th y worOp n mind d p opl wi l ar h for on rmtion r garding all o u t tudi in luding Tarot will not b d t rr d if it i la ing lo -minp opl f ar hang and any n w information Thpr f r to liv with o d do trin and worn-out rgiou li f b au it i mor omfortabl

    Tarot ard ar mor than pr tty pi tur Thymboliz our un on iou und r tanding of pn pa t, pr nt and tur Thard r pr

    nt man ind and al th probabl p ri npo ibl to it in if Tarot ard giv informatiov ryon through ar h typal ymbol and an tiulat th ir d ir to now mor P rhap now itim to u mor ymbol and l onv r atiothat w may l arn to und r tand a h oth r in l

    and on i wayTh Tarot ha had a r urg n in th pa t1 to20y ar Th Tarot ard fa l from favor p riodion y to b r urr t d by tho who now th and d p r m aning b hind th ir ymboli m Swith limit d int llig n in th world may

    tingui h thi b auti l tabl au only to b thwartin th ir att mpt

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    4 ow A H ARO

    Tho who r fu to a pt antiquat d an wto t rnal qu tion b gin to ar h for Truth th n that th y ar l d to Tarot and oth r r lat d ubj t in th ld of m taphy i Tim and n

    p nd d will bring ri h r ward to any a piring d nt. Wh th r th tud nt k m r ly a n waimpr i nd th ability to pr di t ir um ta

    or a tool for riou m ditation th r ult wil ptartling Gr at r awar n and a n w knowl dgth lf ar ju t two omp n ation d riv d froman i nt work Tarot ard ar a t p forward in o

    volu•ion to p rf tion

    T OT D NAT ONThrough th nturi Tarot ard hav b n uand abu d by r ad r all ov r th world Th r

    tho who d ir to b fortun t ll r and ml ad th ir u tom r a tray Th Tarot r ad r wi h to impart information and knowl dg of po itiv natur to a li nt mu t hold a po itiv atud without judgm nt

    During th tudy of Tarot and it ymbologyon op n th inn r door to intuition Th p r ogrowth attain d through thi tudy i appar nt to th

    tud nt M ditation on th ard awak n th bology h ld in th ub on iou mind and allowto r aliz truth Our id a on rning lif and

    nvironm nt hav b n loth d in mat riality Tar h typ h ld in ub on iou n ar id a

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    RO R GINN NG 5

    more piritual nature Wor ng with the Tarot opena pa ageway between the e two area

    The individual who on ult a reader of Tarotfeel that the information they re eive i ab oluttruth In thi regard, the reader mu t a way be awof the re pon ibility involved The Tarot i an arate method of divination que tion po ed to the

    ard wi l be an wered along with many moin ight the lient i on erned about

    CHOOSING A T OT DECKThere are many Tarot de on the mar et today andnew one being printed every year Mo t Tarot reader do not ettle for one de , but enjoy u ing di eent de depending on the type of reading theyintend to give The di erent ymbol in ea h de

    will lue the mind of the reader into the informationthey are ee ingMany di erent Tarot de e i t at thi time Y

    may want to try the Egyptian, elti , Mayan, orrowley de ju t to mention a few Study ever

    Tarot de wh e you are an apprenti e In beginning one or two de may feel more omfortable and the ymbol more re pon ive to your needRe t a ured that when you have ma tered one dethe re t an be ea i y under tood

    Severa de are ompatible with thi boo a theRob Wood Tarotthe N Golde Daw the

    t hes Tarot and the Albano Waite de The e

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    6 o O H ARO

    ard hav ba i ymbol whi h an b r oga ily

    Uth K y Word for a h Major Ar ana a

    and t t your killTh r t of Tarot i in it appli ation A

    d nt of Tarot will oon o int r t in th tudth y do not r ult With thi book a tud nb gin to r ad th ard in thr w k . Thi av ry iting Th book i informativ and a yu with mo t Tarot d k

    Th following d k an al o b u d with modi ation thE och a Deck emple of s sthRoyal Fez Morocca Deckth arot of the Mag c a s

    and th Marse llesd k Th Major and MinorAr ana of all d k hav numb r Pla th Minor ard of a h numb r n t to th Major aof th am numb r Fami iariz your lf with

    ymbol of a h d k you own M ditating on Major Ar ana wi l giv you v n mor informatio

    Th Tarot d k you ar urr nt y u ing wr pond to an inn r ymbology that you und r tanR l a all t n ion and allow th ymbol to ptrat your ub on iou mind. f th Tarot dwhi h you hav pur ha d do not r pond you buy anoth r t do h lp to f an af nity th ard you ar u ing

    Th r ar many mod rn Tarot d k involvwith urr nt tr nd Som of th m ar on rwith ry tal anima h rb or Nativ Am

    and n w on b ing i u d on tantly Ch k fod k at your favorit tor .

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    RO R G NN NG

    RE ING THE TAROT

    Wh n a ud n b gin o r ad Taro card forfamily, fri nd , and f, a c r ain pa rn d vwi hin h m Th con d nc gain d hrough

    udy now allow h in ui ion o ow moo hk y word of h Major Arcana c ick in o p ac

    h r ading progr wi hou dif cul y Thma ion pr n d o h c i n ha h pochang ha p r on if comp y

    A h b ginning, h r ad r hou d ngagc i n in conv r a ion r garding h qu ion opo of h r ading Th r hou d b a i

    chang b w n h r ad r and c i n o pua a f h r ading i for fun, no pro , hb n ion and mor camarad ri f hi for pro , h r ad r (if no p ri nc db com ov ran iou and hu o any p ychic

    chang b n h two Th mor r a d hr and cli n ar , h cl ar r and mor compr h nh r ading

    Taro r ading can b hau ing, u ing up and n rgy Wh n a r ad r b com con d n

    h ir k ll, charging a f i qui prop r b ing hav a nd ncy o r p c wha th y pIn ha v in, r ading wil hav a va u and b mor riou y Thi do p ac a h avy r p

    y on h r ad r Th hica r ad r will nocli n on a fa rai nor mb i h h r

    yp of n ga ivi y ad o Karmic p ri ncr ad r uch a a you ow, o ha l you r ap

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    HE RO E K

    A Taro d k ha ard whi h ar brok n downin h following mann r22Ma or Ar ana40 Minor ana16 our ardTh word ar ana m an r or hidd n

    Ma or Ar ana ar big r Th Minor ar li l r

    Th Ma or Ar ana ard r v al h haram n al ondi ion of h Qu r n (p r on gr ading Th ard ar h mo impor an

    pr ad Th Ma or Ar ana ard an b u dand an w r wha r qu ion ar a k d of

    Th Minor Ar ana ard how p i dirin h p r on lif and hinking and plain ip opl a work or hom , and o h r in r la ionTh Minor Ar ana ha four ui Wand , up ,

    a l , and Sword Th plana ion on hpag giv k y word and d rip ion of a h

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    1 ow O H

    ANDy ords Work and o al a t v t

    Eleme t of F reA t on nthu a m ourag pa on nt rpr

    Zod acal S g sAr L o Sag t ar u

    u s

    y ords ov and mot onEleme t of ater Emot on ntu t on ub onm mor b rth marr ag

    Zod acal S g s an r S orp o P

    ENTAC EKey ords Mon y and h althEleme t of Earth Stab l ty d p ndab l ty r l ab

    mat r al po on h alth matt rZod acal S g sTauru V rgo apr orn

    Sw RDy ords Probl m and troubl

    Eleme t of A rM ntal att tud d r m nattr f , adaptab l ty

    Zod acal S g sG m n bra Aquar u

    In a pr adMa y a ds Work or o al a t v tMa y Cups ov or mot onal matt r

    Ma Pe c es Mon y matt r or h lth probl mMa y Swords Probl m or troubl

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    H ARO CK 11

    • Ma Major Ar a a d Court Cards: Too manyp opl ar trying to in u n th Qu r ntTh ard ar d rib d on th following pag

    m mori th k y word for a h uit and a h nb r If a Major Ar ana ard i not in th pr ad bMinor Ar ana ard of that am num ri al rith k y phra of th Major Ar ana ard appli

    ample: of Wa dsTh k y phra of th igh Pri t , K y2, i Iknow Ev ry ard mark d numb r2 in th MinorAr ana al o r f r to th phra know So t2ofWand i k ow m work a d social activities

    ample of CupsTh k y phra of th Emp ror K y4, i " r aliEv ry ard mark d numb r4 in th Minor Ar anaa o r f r to th phra I r ali So th4 of Cupi reali m love a d emotio s but am still thi ki g about past loves.

    ample: of Pe taclesTh k y phra of th Empr , K y3, i makEv ry ard mark d numb r3 in th Minor Ar anar f r to th phra mak So th3of P nta l i

    make mo because I am a master cra sma a d dom job wellxample: 6 of Swords

    Th k y phra of th Lov r K y6, i hooAll Minor Ar ana ard mark d numb r6 r f r toth phra oo So th6 of Sword i chooseto sta or ru awa from m problems a d troubles

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    TH T RO CK

    THE G CKey Wo ds:I w lRuled : Mer ury

    M o A ca a:A esleme :A r

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    Pos ve A bu es:New eg nn ngs Understand ngMed tat on Mental growth Des re LeadersOr g nal ty AwarenessNega ve A bu es:Stagnat on Im alan e Boredom La ks self on den e Closed m �d ntent Phys al dr ves Egot st al nature

    The Mag an s self ons ous awareness. He ustands "As A ove So Below. The Mag an musan e h s des res and pass ons n order to have a l fe Med tat on s v tal to h s growth The wphall sym ol wh h he must learn to ontrthrough h s m nd. The garden refers to the vegetak ngdom as do the roses l l es and the greeneryroses sym ol ze des re and the ve senses; the wh

    l l es sym ol ze knowledge and pur tyMer ury an a r planet rules oth Gem n a r s gn) and V rgo (an earth s gn) Mer ury s the "Messenger of the Gods! He s sw a

    hangea le

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    H ARO CK 17

    AGICIA RIG T I A S READI w l have new be nn n s n many rect ons l fe Lea ersh p potent al amb t on es re f

    ty an new relat onsh ps L fe s eternal lessons to learn Pay attent on to eta ls Growtthe mental bo y we l the phys cal Me tate onthe tools at your sposal for a new exper ence

    AGICIA EVER ED I A S READI w l not have any new be nn n s n areas oes res Lack of amb t on or r ve Stat c be

    Feel n put own, low self esteem reat v ty are Phys cal an sexual focus I nor n responst es Be n close to new nformat on

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    H ARO CK 19

    AC OF ANDS

    cE OF D RIG I S RE D wil have new beginnings in work and social activties. New thinking in business, new opportunitiesand new contacts socially Excitement due to newinterests Beginning a new job

    cE OF D EVER ED I S RE DI will not have new beginnings in work or sociallyPostponements, trips deferred, and plans canceledDepression ittle happiness End of relations i work or socially No growth.

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    H RO CK 1

    ACE OF CUPS

    cE OF u s RIG I S RE D wil h ve new beginnings in love rel tionships N

    residence h ppiness nd ple sure Emotion be t Pe ce nd b l nce in life Good he lth intuition now Good news

    cE OF EVER ED I S RE D will not h ve new beginnings in love Emotio

    inst bility oss or sep r tion Feeling dr ined. Lof inner trust Upsetting news St gn tion Qu r with iends

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    H RO CK 3

    AC OF P NTACL S

    cE OF E CLE RIG I S RE D w ll ve new beg nn ngs w t money P oew o e s nvolv ng money n e t nce o w

    oug g mble Re t ons p b sed on nsecu ty mp oved e lt cond t ons H pp

    cE OF E CLE EVER ED I S RE Do new beg nn ngs w t money n nc l p

    g oomy G eed nd je lousy c n ffect t e eneg t ve w ys Le n to b l nce t e budge bo ow money t s t me Conse ve esou c

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    TH TARO CK

    ACE OF S ORDS

    cE OF SWORD U RIG T IN A S READ

    I wi have new beginnings in prob ems and roubO d prob ems are ending making way for new oneA need o re ease nega ive men a a i udes Afami y or friend Po en ia for an opera ion or

    ing o some experience New even s now

    cE OF SWORD EVER ED IN A S READI wi no have new beginnings in prob ems or r b es need o reso ve he ones I have now Lackmen a percep ion. Li e se f con dence Feafu ure Boredom. No new ideas regarding changes my ife

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    ECK

    II THE HIGHPRIESTESS

    K Wo ds knowuled : Moon

    M o A a:Twosleme Water

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    Pos ve A bu esSc ence, Reason, ood ntellect,emory, Knowledge, Secret w sdom, Emot ons

    Subconsc ous, Intu t onNega ve A bu es:Closed m nd, Egot st cal, Overe t ona , Super c al, Uns led, Sel sh, Dual

    earful, llus on

    e H gh Pr estess s a repos tory for secret w se symbol of the Moon tells of the danger f releas

    n h er kn wledge t unprepared m nds he Hr estess s ts at the do rway f t e temple (b deady and w l n t al ow entrance t all asp

    udents he water low n at er feet runs throe ent re ser es f Tar t cards he Moon and w

    refer to subconsc ousness, t e female, ntu t on, ae color blue The scroll she h lds n her hand s

    emory we all carry w th n us of our past, presenand future called asha She s ts between two p

    ars Jach n and B az nd cat ng the dual ty ofe he cross on the H h r estess sh ws a balanf the four elements re, a r, water, and earth

    egranates symbol ze t e seeds of l fe (female fronds symbol ze p nted reenery (male)Moon rules Cancer, fourth s gn f the zod ac

    e M on s water The M n nd cates the ens, memory, m ther, and the me

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    ARO CK

    IG RIE TE U RIG T IN A S READ know the secrets of the universe Intelligent com

    prehension of nature. Scienti c and mathematicalowledge. Nurturing and caring for others. Desire

    or a sharing relationship Self con dent attitudea man s spread it represents a desire for an intelligen

    ate. Trust intuition. Use information wisely.

    IG RIE TE EVER ED IN A S READ don t know the meaning of life or how to make ood relationship. Fi ed mental attitude Fear o

    ommitment. Emotionally drained Intuitive abiliies ignored. Critical or overanalytical. Informationa en at face value denoting super ciality Illusion

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    HE RO ECK 31

    O OF DS

    w OF AND U RIG T IN A S READ

    kn w my w k and s cial a ti ities ha w ld in my hands and can be su ess l I use kn wledge in s cial inte a ti n and in business

    esi e balan e in b th a eas f ife Using willeg in w k and s ially

    w OF AND EVER ED IN A S READ d n t kn w my w k my pla e in s iety

    anced a ti ns at w k in elati nshi s with thBusiness kn w h w la king Little n dence abi ities skills ea f fai u e c iti at e ambiti n

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    THE TARO ECK 33

    1 O OF CUPS

    w OF U RIG T IN A S READ know about love and e otionsI know a ood ela

    onship is e otionally healthy Potential fo an a e ent a ia e o bi th announce eappy events. Plans fo the tu e. T ustin intuition

    w OF EVER ED IN A S READ know nothin about love. Health a ected due

    unhappy e otions. Se ual inco patibility Supec al love neve lasts oss o sepa ation c eate

    motional d ain Unbalanced e otions Divo ce

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    THE TARO ECK 35

    O OF PENTACLES

    w OF ENTAC E U RIG T IN A S READ know how to balance my money Financial gath o gh othe s Balancing money and health is aete na st ggle Desi e fo mate ial possessFaith in t e p ospe ity. Good health conditions

    w OF ENTAC E EVER ED IN A S READ don t know how to handle money. Dep ession ovnancial a ai s Money loss Pove ty minded H

    p oblems d e to money conditions Ea ning capacty limited th o gh lack of skills. Mate ialistic.

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    O OF S ORDS

    wo oF SwoRD U RIG T IN A S READ

    I know my problems and troubles but I don t wantto see them. Refus ng to face the problems wh ccan be dangerous Go ng w th n for answers. Inunderstand ng Pass ve att tude but may need take act on Intu t on may not be clear

    wo OF SwoRD EvER ED IN A S READdon t know my problems or troubles I don t wa

    to face them e ther. Illusory th nk ng. S tuat on mnot be as hopeless as t seems Not w ll ng to use

    t on or trust nner resources. Fear of new knowledPhys cal focus not mental.

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    THE T O ECK

    III THEEMPRESSK Wo ds: I makeRuled : Venus

    M o A aThreesEleme s:Earth and Air

    39

    Pos ve A bu esMother Nature, Creativity, Mar-riage Union regnancy Communication Imagint on, leasure SexualityNega ve A bu esUnhappiness, Infertil t Mentalproblems Unloving Sel shD Lack of growth,Lacking talent

    he Empress is Mother Nature at work bringing usfe and a good things in abundance She is Ve

    t e p anet of oving and g ving The Empress is pnant and promises us a arvest in the ture She isn pursuit of pleasure sex, creativity, and union Si t e mother of all and cares for all her childrene ually Her shield is ove and her scepter is a symof Venus The crown on her head shows her author-

    ty Her color is green referring to love and growthVenus rules Taurus and ibra, the second andseventh signs of the zodiac Taurus is an earth signLibra is an air sign Venus is the planet of love beaty, desires, and pleasure

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    E M RE U RIG T IN A S READ make or create my experiences Potential for pre

    nan y The focus is on happiness travel and enjment need to communicate desires now Issuesrelating to mother sisters or other females important Time to use creative talents A very positigrowth period Put intuition to good useauthority gure who is gentle and caring

    E M RE EVER ED IN A S READ don't make or create my experiences Problem with mother and or other fema es Miscarriage seually un l lled don't make myself happy b love into my life or feel con dent about my creativtalents ost relationship Mental anguish Tripdelayed Inability to communicate true feelings

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    HE ARO ECK 43

    THREE OF DS

    REE OF AND U RIG T IN A S READ

    make my work and soc al act v t es Potentartnersh p Des re to create a new bus ness or ma new relat onsh Seek ng nner gu dance for

    lans n work or soc ally. ew deas br ng sucand happ ness. Creat ve grow h.

    REE OF AND EVER ED IN A S READ don t make my work or have a ha y creat ve so

    fe Lack ng fa th n ersonal talents. o comment n the work or to a relat onsh . Commun ct on sk lls ne ect ve. Inner gu dance gnored

    rowth or balance n l fe V s on faulty

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    THE TARO ECK 45

    THREE OF CUPS

    REE OF U RIG T IN A S READ

    ma e myse f happy doing the things I ove Gmes with friends Emotiona pbeat Ma ing pr a ce ebration inc ding marriage engagemrth or trave . A sex a period, pregnancy, r

    t vity thro gh the arts m sic and iterat re J

    REE OF EVER ED IN A S READdon't ma e myse f happy in ove. Having di c

    es in a ove re ationship An emotiona drain, epression, and/or oss. Potentia for miscarriage

    ortion Overind gence Friendship at an enr b ems with iq or or dr gs. Lone iness

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    THREE OF PENTACLES

    REE OF ENTAC E U RIG T IN A S READ make my money I am a master cra sman, good

    w at I do Creative talents bring nancial rewardCommunications regarding money and ealt Success t roug fait in my abilities

    REE OF ENTAC E EVER ED IN A S READdon t make money. Feeling overquali ed or un-

    ski led in my work Lacking fait or trust in creatiabilities Un appy wit personal nances Monconcerns can affect t e ea t Materia ism

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    THREE OF S ORDS

    HREE OF SWORD U RIGHT IN A S READ

    make my own problem and rouble . A love rgle or feeling be rayed Shedding ear . Lawroug epara ion or divorce Con ic can lea

    acciden . Heal h problem can indica e an opeion Chea ing. Incompa ibili y.

    HREE OF SWORD EVER ED IN A S READdon' make my problem or rouble A rivnhappine in a love rela ion hip Feeling ab

    in he back Decei . A friend prove un ru woMen al con ion A air of he hear crea e heproblem

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    THE EMPERORK Wo ds I R alizRuled : Ari

    M o A ca aFourEleme Fir

    51

    Pos ve A bu esBalanc Stability L ad r iAut ority Fat r imag Knowl dg Action PTrutNega ve A bu esLack aut ority ImmaturityIn x ri nc Im ul iv Un tabl Untrut l

    llation In rtia

    m ror i a ymbol of balanc d m ntal actity H i x ri nc and aut ority by irtu of iand o ition T m ror i wi dom and kindn

    own by i a iv attitud ( at d) but dr d for action (armor) H i t fat r gu w om w ut our tru t and o Ari ruland indicat t will and go ld in c ck t rour alization T t ron on w ic i at d

    im t rig t to b rul r T gyptian ank l

    t m ror rig t and i a ymbol of lovimmortality T color blu om t Hig Priim a intuitiv und r tanding

    Ari i t r t ign of t zodiac Arit ad (m ntal) It i t ign of l ad r itiv action n rg and n w id a

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    THE TARO ECK 53

    HE M EROR U RIGHT IN A S READDesire for balance, realization, and a tion Ability t

    se authority wisely. Leadershi ualities tem eredith love Benevolence. Real estate buying or se liome issues resolved Mental abilities used before

    tion taken Seeking truth through ex erience wise and gentle counselor. Ambition with the energyto accom lish goals

    HE M EROR EVER ED IN A S READot realizing otential, being fearful and immature.Re sing to acce t leadershi roles due to inex eri-

    ce or laziness Egotistical and arrogant Ruthletions and little follow through in many areas ofe Sexual needs too im ortant Juve ile menta

    Dishonesty Instability Materialistic

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    FOUR OF ANDS

    o R OF AND U RIGHT IN A S READrealize my need fo wo k and social activities S b e business methods and ha y social encounters

    ruit lness and endu ance Marriage Buying oe ling ea estate Achievement and ha mony

    O R OF AND EVER ED IN A S READdon t ea ize my imbalance in work or in my soci e Loss of os e ity. Business activity decli

    travagance de letes nancia assets Se a ationdivorce Immature actions Egoism

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    FOUR OF CUPS

    ouR OF u s U RIGHT IN A S READ

    rea ize my love and emotions The oc s is on love ex eriences which may not be ositive Be awo a new love relationshi otential Overcomde ression with a new mental attit de Old habit

    atterns m st be released A need or sex al balan

    ouR OF EVER ED N A S READ am not realizing my love and emotional drain

    unha y love a air Disa ointed in a love or sexuelationshi . Fear o commitment or re ection Bo

    dom Se aration or loss Inex erienced in relationshi s Unrealistic ex ectations

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    THE TARO ECK 59

    FOUR OF PENTACLES.

    ouR OF ENTACLE U RIGHT IN A S READ ea ze my money and the va ue of mate a p

    s ons. Ava ce Buy ng o se ng p ope ta anced att tude a out money don t do zenhe tance Good hea th. he M das touch

    O R OF ENTA E EV R D N A S READ don t ea ze the va ue of money et anances Gam ng pendth A need to

    ou udget. ea th adve se y affected nap o ems Ine pe enced n mone matte s P

    y va ues de ated

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    'E TARO ECK 1

    FOUR OF S ORDS

    O R OF SWORD U RIGHT IN A S READ rea ze my prob ems and troubles Rest om st

    Hav ng the fa th to overcome menta struggleRetreat rest and recover Seek ng he p from sources Over ndu gences must be ha ted Heneeds must be reco zed now

    O R OF SWORD EVER ED IN A S READ don't real ze my problems and troubles ety

    and nervous tens on urn ng the candle at botends creates phys ca prob ems ack ng fa th

    des res are the focus Immature act ons

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    THE TARO ECK

    H HKey Wo ds B v

    u ed byTaurusM o A a a v s

    eme EarthPos ve A bu es r T ach r/Gu d , Karma

    u t o Psych c ab ty D sc p SoM or cha g s M d at oNega ve A bu esto ra c Dogma r

    or dom S doub Ma r a s c o ch

    Th ropha t s r T ach r y urs v s r ugh m d ta w st

    sma vo c a d ar gu d d g v g us mor T rough h s m thod w ca ov rcom a

    v p r c s a d b c m w th ous urc Th ropha t ho ds a sc pt r that sym

    s th thr wor ds p ys ca astra a d s r g t ha d s d up to g v b ss gs o

    m s rs a h s r pr s r v r c u d rsta d g T p ars sh w pr v us

    h gh Pr st ss d cat dua

    wor d T wo K ys ar go d (ma ) a dma ) Th yok th rop a a d tm st rs r r to h Path a d yoga

    Taurus s c d s g h zod ac Taurusar h s g Mat r a symb o p asur

    s worth a d th s s s Taurus s ru d p a t us v a d cr at v ty

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    THE TARO ECK

    HE IERO HANT U RIGHT IN A S READsir for a t ach r N ding h lp to ov rcom pms Tim to m ditat b sil nt and trust intuit

    armic conditions must b r solv d onging fopproval R s nting authority or control by oth rith in th High r S lf brings positiv r sults In

    ist ning Small chang s availabl at this tim Inigat motivations in p ri nc s

    HE IERO HANT EVER ED IN A S READl asur s k r indulg nt and mat rialistic Dision acks faith in s lf or a high r sourc F

    chang Intol rant and judgm ntal vi ws R sio acc t n w information S ual focus and phys

    grati cation important now Unus d cr ativ tal nt

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    F F W DS

    VE OF AND U R GHT N A S READ b n work and soc a act t s I bd as, w , and go o r oth rs D s r for an work cond t ons Many cha ng s from cowrs Fam y str f D scord and d sharmony

    IVE OF AND EVER ED IN A S READI don't b n my d as n th work or so

    ar of d sharmony n r at onsh ps p rsona work L tt fa th n s f or ab t s

    ack ng and ow s f st m ga prob m

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    F F CU S

    IVE OF U RIGHT IN A S READe eve n ove Fa se ove r ngs emo on

    en . Ignorance n ove re a ons Cr ng ovem k. Broken marr age or romance. Des re for and p easure L quor or drug pro ems A

    over. Memor es of a os ove s hur

    IVE OF EVER ED IN A S READdon e eve n ove or romanceemo ona

    dra n regard ng fam or oved ones. Un a aemo ons, fear of he fu ure, and e rus

    onsh p D vorce or separa on. Frus ra on.

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    THE TARO ECK 7

    F F PENTACLES

    IVE OF ENTACLE U RIGHT IN A S READ

    I elieve in money, it i my go . Belief in money e rippling. Unemployment ar a k of faith elf an reative talent . Poverty min e He

    i ue mu t e he ke . Feeling un upporte . DrU e pro perity a a mantra.

    IVE OF ENTACLE EVER ED IN A S READ on t elieve in money a my go . A new jo

    work that e i ult Beginning of faithowntalent an elf. No hange reate fear an ep

    ion. Take are of health. Get in tou h with youinner gui e for ire tion.

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    TARO CK

    H L SK Wo ds: I ChooseRu ed : Gemini

    M o A a a:Sixeseme :Air

    75

    Pos ve A bu es:aking e isions igher minResponsibility onesty arriage Faith Attra ti

    Nega ve A bu es:In e ision Frustration Irre-sponsibility Dishonesty In elity Sexual r

    e onisti

    The Lovers ar refers to is rimination mak

    right hoi es an having faith The male an femaprin iples are look ng to the igher Self for guian e. The Tree of Life stan s behin the male anhol s 1 uits (signs of the zo ia The Tree oKnowle ge of goo an evil stan s ehin th

    female an in i ates our ivi e min an feelingof separation from our sour e The two gures represent A am an Eve i the gar en of E en an thtemptations before us The pyrami is a sym ol ophysi al manifestation an remin s us of our a ilityto rea h high for a tainment This ar also in i athe marriage of our ual natures The ar hangel iRaphael Go as ealer. The serpent epi s the ku

    alini for e going up the spine an bringing enlight-enment The serpent is also wis om an temptation

    Gemini is the thir sign of the zo ia an air sig

    (mental an rules over si lings neigh ors lmin versatili y literature tea hing an sho

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    THE LOV RS.

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    RO CK

    HE OVER U RIGHT IN A S READMaking a choice between vice and virtue Using dicrimination in experiences Seeking answers omthe Higher Se and having aith that help be

    orthcoming Accepting responsibilities oractions Controlling desires being in harmony withothers Be aware o subconscious habit patternrepeating themselves Make decisions now No tim

    or marriage Make plans or a trip social eventaking care o health matters

    HE OVER EVER ED IN A S READNot making choices Engagement or marriage plandelayed Apprehensive about making decisions o being wrong ack o trust in sel or inner sSuper cial Sexua indu gences In delity Pote

    or health prob ems Closed minded Irresponsibactions ishonest in relationships

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    RO CK 79

    S F W DS

    SIX OF ND U RIGHT IN S R Dc se my w rk a d s c a ac v es ak

    dec s s re ard w rk a d my s c a ry Ba a ced e eeds C r f e se suse f w a d e er y

    SIX OF ND V R D IN S R Dak u w se c ces Ne a ve use f e er

    w w rk a d s c a ac v es empc me c mm se se De ays a w rk N v

    v d se backs by r ac a d u

    e p fr m w

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    RO CK 8

    S F CU S

    SIX OF U RIGHT IN A S READak ng ntell gent c o ces n love relat ons Hmot onal a a rs Tem tat on to l ve n t e asn t e resent Fr end or lover f om t e a

    Res ons b l t es n fam l matters G fradm rer. Des re for new love a a r or marr age

    SIX OF u EVER ED IN A S READot mak ng c o ces creates an emot onal drandec s on n love/marr age rres ons ble actelat ons s Loss se arat on or d vorce

    t roug stress l events Lack of growt or armon

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    RO CK

    SIX OF PENTACLES

    SIX OF ENTACLE U RIGHT IN A S READ make choices with my money earning to be nd sharing with resources alanced nances mak

    e happier and healthy am choosing new waycreate money Helping the less ortunate

    SIX OF ENTACLE EVER ED IN A S READ don t make choices about money Not charitable

    sharing Unwise decisions in nancial mattersoverty minded Health problems due to ear o

    material lack Spendthri Sel sh with resources

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    ARO CK 85

    S F SW DS

    SIX OF SwoRD U RIGHT IN A S READMaking h ga ding my p bl m and b . Th t mptati n i t un a ay tay anth mu i (p bl m and t ubl ) Unh althy

    n hip. La k kn l dg alizati n p bl m t y u Taking a t ip v at ( at ). M ntal t ain. S k h lp ithin.

    SIX OF SwoRD EVER ED IN A S READd n t mak h i ab ut my p bl m and t

    b . I mu t tay and a th ituati n Havinulty ping ith th p bl m D p n.

    aith. Plan d lay d. D n t all th t makd i i n Att nd t h a th matt

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    RO CK

    II THE CH IOTKey Wo ds The Pathuled Ca cer

    M o A ca aSeveleme Water

    Pos ve A bu esSucce Me tal co trol Securit

    er guida ce Area of activity Cycle Co dNega ve A bu esOverco de ce Materiali mLack of k owledge U table force Prejudice of Directio Su er titio

    he Chariot i the hy ical vehicle (the body) whicmu t be me tally directed There are o rei uide the e e ( hi xe ) Thi im lie tha

    er o mu t u e co trol with their mi d over aerie ce i their ive The wheel of the Ch

    ig i cycle a d i dicate cha ge The Moothe houlder of the Charioteer) refer to ubcociou emotio a d old habit atter of thi ki g

    which mu t be tra formed The white a d blahi xe are a ble d of elf co ciou e

    ciou e ma culi e a d femi i e e ergie .tal aware e i the are a of ex erie ce referred toKey The belt a d kirt o the Charioteer howtime a d the zodiac

    Ca cer a water ig i the fourth ig of zodiac a d refer to home mother real e tate

    athy urturi g a d te acity

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    TH T RO CK

    HE HARIOT U RIGHT IN A S READNow s the t me to use mental powers to contro det ny and be v ctor ous D rect your energ es on

    path mental then take act on The Char oteeryour H gher Self trust H m to gu de you n ala a rs Know what you want rst fe s cyclthe whee s turn s owly se sexual energy w

    ake a tr p

    HE HAR OT EvER ED IN A S READnw se d rect on of energy oderat on s a mu

    a l t mes ack of trust n nner gu dance maked cult se care w th quor/drugs Self ndulgSnobbery Impr sonment Op n onated A need

    mental clar ty

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    THE T O K 91

    SEVE OF WANDS

    SEVEN O AND U RIGHT IN A S READ

    king he men l h in wo k nd soci l cSuccess nd vic o in business. el on own umen . Selec ive in soci l m e s Feeling su e wo k Desi e o ex ess own ego nd will in hke l ce New ide s. Men l con ol.

    SEVEN OF AND EVER ED IN A S READNo vic o in business o soci ll . Feeling infe ioincom e en wo k. Ph sic l nd m e i l

    re he focus. No men l con ol. P h uncle he ure T ke c e wi h liquor d ugs. Ego no being me . No ch nges his ime.

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    T RO CK 93

    SEVEN OF CUPS

    SEVEN OF U RIGHT IN A S READVi tory gained in love Path of reative vi ua izaor daydrea ing Mental ontrol over e otion

    ring alan e De ire for aterial happine or itual attain ent Seek guidan e o within Liquoand drug add to the i lu ion re ove the ro e o

    red gla e

    SEVEN OF EVER ED IN A S READDefeat through love and e otional need Lo

    eparati n reate an e otional drain Little faith ru t in inner re ur e Phy i al path ore i p

    ant than u ing enta abilitie La king ontrol ohe en e Anger/jealou yruin health

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    RO CK 95

    SEVEN F EN ACLES

    SEVEN OF ENTACLE U RIGHT IN A S READ

    e at to money brings victory Mental focus is onancial responsibilities A wis to use money wis ly Prosperity minded Maintaining ealt and w being t roug feelings of security Ego con denand stability wit money

    SEVEN OF ENTACLE EVER ED IN A S READUncertain pat to money Success not assured nomoney tree Healt a licted t roug material loss lack of con dence in self Frustration and anxiety

    nsecurity and paranoia Little money sense Ninner fait Pettiness and jealousy

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    H RO CK 97

    SEVEN F SW DS

    SEVEN OF SWORD U RIGHT IN A S READ

    Tak ng a path to pro lems an trou les The s tut on s temporary entally creat ng pro lems relat onsh ps Feel ng cheate or loss of valuaDanger through travel or sports Des re for newexper ences ut not na honest way Pay attent on

    SEVEN O SWORD EVER ED IN A S READo v ctory w th my pro lems an trou les The

    uat on s stagnate ealousy over others succental eas are recte to phys cal an materes res Unhappy relat onsh p that seems perm

    nent No fa th or trust n self

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    RO CK

    V S NG HKey Wo d:Stren thRuled Leo

    M o A a:Ei htsEleme :Fire

    99

    Pos ve A bu es:Ener y Coura e Overcomintemptation Menta rowth Attraction/Repu sio

    Fortitude PowerNega ve A bu es:E otism Lack of ener y Ruth

    essness Physica focus Litt e faith Deceit/CoCowardice Gamb in

    he Stren th card refers to the eterna stru e overcome the anima istic passions within each of ushe ion (Leo the e o ra es inside our bodies a

    desires to be heard The fema e (subconsciousnesmust subdue these tendencies She has the coura e

    She is seen here puttin her hands around the ionmouth We must a have the stren th to contro opassions and desires so that we may continue ourevo utionary rowth. he wreath symbo of victoentwines the fema e and the red ion revea in tharmony can be maintained between them. The

    emniscate ( ureover fema e s head is the siof eternity The reenery over her head indicatementa rowth

    Leo a re si n is the h si n of the zodiacrefers to ener y action and initiative and is the si

    of the e o creative ta ents amb in enerositis n ovin

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    O CK 1

    STRENGTH U RIGHT IN A S READWe have the strength to overcome a di cult eCourage and endurance Leadership qual t es. Peson has the ability to win over any adversity. earn

    ng to control pass ons and des res. A true ienStrength to resist temptat ons Artist c talents shoue nvestigated A need for ego recognition Sexa ance

    S RENGTH EVER ED N A S READLacking the strength to overcome di culties in lifeLittle self-control Egot stical, oud and vain overly ambitious mited know edge regardin

    nner resources Active sexual l fe. Not a trustwortr end due to jealousy or d shonesty A fo ower

    a eader Ruthless in positions of power

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    T E T RO ECK 103

    E GH OF W DS

    IGHT OF AND U RIGHT IN A S READI hav th str ngth to do th work and b nvolv d an a t v so al l f Balan d plans n busOv r o ng obsta l s n work and also so allTrav l ng for bus n ss and or pl asur M ssagr gard ng work S lf- on d n and a b t on

    IGHT OF AND EVER ED IN A S READa k ng str ngth n work or so al a t v sr at ustrat on on th job or n y so al l f

    s g s or trav l plans now Ins ur ty Unbalanthoughts or a t ons br ng fa lur n th work or

    n a r lat onsh p H althsu r

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    TH T RO CK 105

    EIGHT OF CU S

    IGHT OF U RIGHT IN A S READI hav s ng h in my lov and mo ions Oving m a ions and d si s S a ching fo s im aning S nsing dang oo much hysical ac ivi y ing go of as mo ional x i nc sing in ui ion. T av l lans a wo king ou hana i ud s ga ding lov and la ionshi s.

    IGHT OF EVER ED IN A S READacking s ng h in lov o mo ionsmo ionad ain du o loss s a a ion o o h n

    v n s H al h ob ms sul ing om unbalamo ions. Physical and s xual d iv s l ad o f usion. onc i and go ism R using o s h

    g of an ov ac iv libido.

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    T T RO CK 107

    GH OF P N ACL S

    IGHT OF ENTACLE U RIGHT IN A S READ

    aving the strength and persistence to earn money.The apprent ce Learn ng new sk lls Perseverancwork br ngs nanc al rewards. Using nner strengtto create a new mage and ego. Ga ning con dencand self-esteem Amb tion

    IGHT OF ENTACLE EVER ED IN A S READNot hav ng the strength to make money or spendtime learn ng new s lls. D sl ke of hard work. Desfor qu ck money Cr m nal act v t es L ttle resb l ty w th money and a lack of con dence azy

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    T RO CK 109

    EIGHT OF SWORDS

    IGHT OF SWORD U RIGHT IN A S READ

    v ng the strength to cope w th problems nd troubles In bond ge On uns fe ground Troubles rel t onsh ps Potent l he lth problems. Fe rm ng ch nges Loss or sep r t on Loo w th

    nswers

    IGHT OF SWORD E ER ED IN S READL c ng the strength to h ndle problems nd troubles Feel ng uns fe n the m dst of ch os Meunh pp ness Let go of unhe lthy s tu t ons or suthe consequences L ttle con dence or f th n self

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    RO CK

    I TH H Ty Wo ds: Wisdom M o A ca a:Nin sThrough Exp ri nc

    Ruled : Virgo Eleme :Earth

    Ill

    Pos ve A bu es:Knowl dg Guidanc StudAlon n ss Wisdom Exp ri nc Insight Spir

    Qu stNega ve A bu es:Immaturit Pr ju�ic In xpri nc d Unr asonabl Uninspir d Not nlight nH alth issu s Dogmatic

    Th H rmit ho ds his lant rn alo to show us th wato attainm nt Th two int r ocking triang s s mboli th four l m nts r arth air and waharmon Th H rmit is anci nt indicating wisdomauthorit maturit and judgm nt H has had man

    xp ri nc s in iving and now d sir s to shar hinformation with us Th H rmit is our inn r t achand guid whom w contact through m ditationTh gray of his b ard and c oak ar s mbo s of thmasculin and f minin l m nts b nd d Th point d star is th Star of David David in th Bibl

    r f rs to th "b lov d of God Th sta (phas mbol) is h ld in th hand (subconsciousn ssTh H rmit stands on th mountaintop indicatingthat h has r ach d his goal W must do th sam

    Virgo an arth sign is th sixth sign of th odac It is practical mat rialistic and r liab It rth imp rf ct is id alis ic and discriminating

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    RO CK 1 3

    HE ERMIT U RIGHT IN A S READaving the wisdom through experience and now

    able to function n a more posit ve way Seeking teacher or guide. Desire to learn meditat on for spiritual guidance New lessons in work or relation

    ships Getting adv ce om one you trust and respectSetting up new goals for inner advancement Tolerance Completing a project Plans for a trip Mee

    ngs with an older male (parent)

    HE ERMIT EVER ED IN A S READ

    Person lacks wisdom or insight. Sel sh and intolerant Critical and judgmental views Not open to newinformation Sexual inhibitions Closed minded andprejudiced Feeling misunderstood Not seek nspiritual enlightenment Fear and guilt Delayed

    plans and stagnation. Person focused on physicaland material needs

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    RO CK 11

    NINE OF W DS

    INE OF AND U RIGHT IN A S READ

    Usin wisdom in work and social activiti s Knowinhow to prot ct your int r sts in busin ss and r lationships Usin fair tactics ind alin s Achi vm nt throu h int l i nc Ov rcomin comp titi

    INE OF AND EVER ED IN A S READackin wisdom or xp ri nc n work or soci

    Unwis p ans caus d spair Op n to abus om ousid sourc s, in busin ss or r lationships ack ocon d nc in cr ativ abiliti s Succ ss di cult. Na stabl p rsona ity

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    H O CK 11

    NINE OF PENTACLES

    INE O ENTAC E U RIGHT IN A S READi o t roug x ri n wit on y inan i

    in n n r ulting o wi in t nt o o ar H alt y xi t n U of r

    tal nt ro u ono i w ll b ing In ritot ntial Making rig t oi wit on y

    INE O ENTAC E E ER ED IN A S READa k of wi o in on y att r , o t rougfri n or wrong in t nt D n n y n

    r at r ion In urity Mu t l a to ulin in nan ial att r H alt robl

    t ri

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    THE T RO EC

    EEL OF FORTUNEK Wo ds an y lM o A c T nRuled Ju it r Eleme irPos ve A bu esu an Trav l Na tivity Ti in Ha in M ditation Evolut

    Neg ve A bu estagnation P y i al fo u aof an Un a in i it d und r tandUn u l Ga bling Guilt

    T W l of ortun y boliz ajor anglif T four l m nt ar d i t d n t fourn r of t ard and al o in t ond ir lfour y bol r r nt t l nt in t ir natu

    tat M r ury alt ul r and Et r T gin t orn r ar own in arly tag of rowT in it al ly abov wat in t w

    kar a lowly turning T l tt r around t wll Rota t Royal Road and al o Tarot Tgur a ndin H r anubu a t body of

    and t ad of a ja kal Ja kal ar known for tu rb y ig t T r nt i ual n r

    do and t tation T four ur r r nt td i n of t zodia Tauru o or io

    Aquariuu it r ( lan t) rul a ittariu nint i n

    t zodia A r lan t ( n r y a tion) Jurul r li ion law ilo o y i r l arnin

    t ar for trut

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    RO CK 5

    HEE oF oRT NEU RIGHT IN A S READ

    Tim now to mak chang s, tak a chanc on a n wv ntu o t av l Gambl fo fun o p o t L told ti s in busin ss o ationships that a a bu

    d n N w xp i nc s a availab in a as oif G t ma i d o ngag d. S k happin ss dthis p ak p iod Mak plans fo that t ip you wanTh tim is ip fo succ ss B positiv and h a

    HEE oF oRT NE

    EVER ED IN A S READNo chang s at this tim Do not gambl o takundu isks Us hon t tactics in all d alings Sc ss is lusiv now This is not th tim to b gin nv ntu s o s ious lationships Tak ca ofand h alth n d T av l plans may not mat ialiS xua i s a in focus

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    OF UP

    EN O HT N A SChang n o and o on N w cy far a on Lov on a h gh r p an .ov or hor

    r p N w o r a on h p Happ n and harE o ona w -b ng Joy n h ho and n fa

    a r Po n a or goo or un

    EN O EVE ED IN A So ona ra hrou h fa y a a r Ov rn u g n r u nh h Lo , para on

    pr on F ng b ray d Prob w hr n Unhappy ov r a on h p F u on

    n d T ar Brok n pro

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    THE T RO EC 3

    OF ACL S

    EN O ENTACLE U I HT IN A S EAD

    Majo chang s nanc s cquisition of hom obusin ss Inh itanc Un ct d t ips Financs cu i y th ough oth s Succ ss in mon y mattma iag fo mon y and s cu ity Mat ialistGood h alth tt tim s ah ad

    EN O ENTACLE EVE ED IN A S EADNo chang s in th nancial pictu Family misfot n with mon y Old p opl o lativ s may bbu d n mon ta ily oss of inh itanc GamblinSp ndth i Pay att ntion to h alth n ds

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    T T RO CK 133

    TEN OF SWORDS

    EN OF SwoRD U R GHT IN A S READBig changes in problems and roubles Burdens wi

    be removed Back prob ems eased Queren feepinned down and unable o move Nega ive c cnow ending Need o exercise men all mediand work wi h he chakr s energ cen ers. Cheunf vorable desires

    EN oF SwoRD EvER ED IN A S READNo changes in problems and roubles bu no newones Need o have he courage o rise again Si

    ion no as black as i appears Ph sical desires are impor an S agn ion causes miser Excessive

    dens resul in back problems Men al focus unclear

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    O CJ 3S

    X J S C Wo ds Just c qu b um

    Ruled b a Eleme APos ve A u esalanc , aw, a m ny, Ka ma,

    Fa n ss, M at n, qua tyNega ve A u esImba anc , D sha m ny, D s-h n sty, C m nal ty, In c s n, Pa an a, R b

    Th J st c ca d f s t th q l m f

    ng f c s s ch as g d and v l, l ght and da k, mand f mal , tc J st c nd cat s l gal mattm cy, t th, ha m ny, and ndsh p Ka mact n and act n Th scal s f j st c w gh

    f s and th sw d f t uth v hangs v h ads Th c wn sh ws auth ty In th s ca ds that j st c s n t bl nd Th cap s g n

    f V nus ( v and g wth) Th tw p lla s fth pa s f pp s t s n balanc Pu pl s th

    f yalty In days g n by th k ngs and qu nhand d t just c Th tw dg d sw d sh ws

    c m nat n and ght s f m nta p w sL b a, an a (m nta ) s gn, s th s v nth sth z d ac It s th s gn pa tn sh ps, lsh ps, c nt acts, ma ag , alanc , law, p n m s, an d c s n mak ng

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    T T RO CK 137

    J TICE U RIGHT IN A S READSeeking justi in business or personal a airs egamatters need to be resolved fairly Unfair treatm nt

    aus s resentment and frustration Moderation

    rings happiness Potential for marriag A su esf l g battle and s ttl ment authority gure nur side Old karma remov d by kindness and ar

    ing attitudes. Balan e

    JusTICE EVER ED IN A S READ

    Legal ompli ations du to ang r and hostility Unmpromising attitud s surround you Prejudi edws O er on den e an lead to failure La

    lan e and little happiness at this time Mentalpression as a result of unfair pra ti es ntemper

    te Potential health problems

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    RO C 139

    II THE H GED K Wo ds S cri ce, Revers lRuled Neptune Eleme :W terPos ve A bu esTri ls, Duty, F ith, Contempl -tion, Surrender, Intuition, Discipline, SuspendedmindNega ve A bu es:Foolish ctions, F nt sy, Indeci-sion, Esc pism, L ck of f ith, Fe r nd guilt, Undisciplined, Unst ble

    he nged M n is suspended om living ree ofLife e is bound by duty nd necessity e mustsurrender to higher source within Growth poten-

    i l is shown by he green le ves on the Tree ndgreen is Venus, pl net of love y me ns of medit -

    ion the nged M n overcomes tempt tion ndbecomes enlightened The ur surrounding hishe d is yellow, color of Mercury the mind is

    rossed legs reve l the hidden l ngu ge of limit tionnd exp nsion v il ble to ll of hum nity he

    nged M n i bound to the ree by his nkle which

    is r led by Aqu rius, sign of the mind We musreverse our opinions bout the world round usNeptune rules Pisces, t el h sign of the zodi c

    Pl net symbolizes be uty, the se , dre ms, prophecy,music, nd psychic bility It c n lso show f nt s

    nd illusion

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    RO CK 143

    III D H

    K Wo ds: T ansfo mationRuled : Sco pio Eleme :WatPos ve A u esR n wa ndings D st uctionand bi th ction Immo tality N w id as Phcal chang R g n ationNega ve A u es:D cay F ust ation InactionIgno anc Mo tality S uality Mat ialiR s ntm nt

    Th D ath ca d symboliz s th t ansfo ming pow

    of lif and d ath D ath is th p p tu mov m nof c ation fo mo p f ct p ssion Th bancontains th mystical whit os sign of pu lovTh os with its v p tals f s to th v s n

    mmo tality and th h a t (wh n it is wh t ) Tsun ising d not s su ction Th st am of wsubconsciousn ss ows om th igh P i st ssca d No on is immun to th R ap (Satu

    ga dl ss of ag w alth o posit on W mucc pt chang as a n c ssity of l f Satu n lso

    s nts th bony st uctu of th body Th whit ho

    d p cts th v s ns s pu i d Th p i st is a sigfa th and a b li f in a high powSco pio ighth sign of th zodiac is a wat

    sign f min n ntuitiv subconsciousn ss anmotional Sco pio is th sign of d ath s g

    ation oth p opl 's mon y int nsity and stiv n ss.

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    T E T RO ECK 145

    EATH U RIGHT IN A S READTh nd of a situation and a chang fo th b ttN w id as and futu plans a h althy.inh itanc o mon y coming to you f om som sou cUs n gy to gain nlight nm nt t go of o

    xp i nc s that no long hav m aning Makcommitm nt now R l as s ntm nts and b opto lov . Tak ca of h alth issu s

    EATH VER ED IN A S READ

    tagnation, f ust ation, and unhappin ss. R lationships not wo king w ll J alousy, ang , and sm nt can a ct you h alth ost ov S xual nmay c at p obl ms. Too mat ialistic F ad ath. No int st in spi itual knowl dg . ittl faithMak d cisions and s t n w goals fo th tu .

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    H A O CK 47

    TEMPE CEKey Wo ds Moderat on, Tests, Tr a sRuled Sag ttar s leme F rePos ve A bu esalanced act ons, Adj stments,Self contro , G dance, P r f cat on, Pat en

    Asp rat onNega ve A bu esD sharmony, Lack of self con-trol, D shonesty, Ignorance, Wanderl st, Intoler-ance, Immoderate

    The Temperance card refers to moderat on, balanceand harmony exper ences are g ded by o rH gher Self w th ove and compass on The angelM chael (sp r t of f re and the s n). Temperanceshows the ab l ty to eq al ze and harmon ze selfconsc o sness w th s bconsc o sness. e aware thwe do noth ng of o rselves and we m st earn to relyon o r nner teacher and g de The letters on h

    obe worn by M chael (at the neck) are "Yod HehVav Heh the name JEHOVAH The S n s r s ng

    he north, p ace of greatest darkness The pool s

    fem n ne symbol The tr angle refers to the elementof re; the sq are s a symbo of earth and balanceSag ttar s, n nth s gn of the zod ac s a

    s gn nergy, act v ty, and asp rat ons Sag ttar sthe s gn of trave , o tdoor sports, exerc se, rel g oph losophy, and law

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    TH TA O 14

    EM ERANCE U RIGHT IN A S READositi e use of ene gy, self cont ol and ha mony

    T usting the inne self fo guidance Meditat onnc eases wisdom M ing plans to t a el alancin

    emotions atience du ing di cult expe iencesTempe ing ego needs Potential fo lea n ng a newski l o a sho cou se pe tain ng to a hobby

    EM ERANCE EVER ED IN A S READelf indulgent, estless, nd lacking patience at this

    t me Uncont olled passions o desi es can lead ouble and defeat A push fo f eedom can b n

    waste loss, o misfo tune Negati e use of sexuaene gy Egotism An emotional d ain and unhappiness Igno ance of highe laws o an nne sou

    ttle faith

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    H A O CK 151

    THE DEKey Wo ds Mat ialism, D c ptionRuled Cap ico n leme a thPos ve A bu esH alth iss s, i ing th il,N d to di t, Chang d i ws, D si fo lR sponsibility, S a ch fo t thNega ve A bu esG d, D p ssion, Bond gD si s, R s thinking, T mptation, I sponsiity Wast d n gy, S p ci lity

    h D il is a mythical c at with no s bstanc

    H has b n manif st d by mankind th o gh ignoanc and a lack of p sonal sponsibility Th Df s to th s oflow instincts to acq i physi

    nd mat i l poss ssions W m st nd o to bnc o s bconscio s nd s lf conscio s minds

    t sting o High S lf to l ad and g id s w g nt d o ab ndanc now W th n f o s

    nd a no long p ison s of o low instinh s p ntag am is man t n d psid dond a symbol of black m gic Th o gh m ditation

    q i ting o mind, w can s th t th abo t th

    D il Th sign on th p ais d hand of th D ilSat n f ing to limitation, o ganization, andt sting Sat n is th plan t th t l s Cap ico n

    Cap ico n, t nth sign of th zodiac, is an a thsign mat i , physical It is th sign of ca ,

    ti abiliti s, social standing, d i , and d si to gto th top

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    THE W

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    HE O ER

    Wo d: C t st opheRuled M s leme :Fi e

    155

    Pos ve A bu es:Unexpected ch nges K micctions New insights Rele se of old h b ts Am

    tion Insp tion Illumin tionNega ve A bu es:Impulsiveness ck of self con-t ol Se shness Sexu l focus Ange St ife

    nce In ctivity

    The Towe ep esents the body of m n F lse ide

    nd old h bit p tte ns must be elinquished to voidc t st ophic events The lightning sh st ik ng thc own (he d) indic tes ment l illumin tion light

    nd new info m tion which ch nges ou lives Thepe k is the s me s in Key The e�mit The f ll

    gu es e m le (self conscious) nd fem e (subcoscious) These e old ide s being th own out of thebody m king oom fo new insights The th ee open-ings efe to the t ini y nd e ene gy The yodson the ight side po nt to Key 10, The Wheel of Fotune nd the 10 sphe es of the Q b listic T ee o

    ife The 2 yods on the le point to Key 12, TheH nged M n nd the 12 connecting p ths of the T eeof ife (See the 0 of Pent c es fo the T ee of ife

    M s ules A ies nd is co ule of Sco pio Mis e pl net ene gy desi e w nd ction

    ules thletes w f e independence initi tive le de sh p

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    H A O CK 1

    HE o E U GHT N A S EADe th o of false deas and old hab t patte ns

    Potent al catast ophe due to negat e act ons ecenly o f om the past Sudden e ents St fe and d sc

    ega d ng elat onsh ps, fam ly membe s o fAccept ng changes eleases fea and p omotes be tehealth cond t ons Ne ns ghts b ng hope afa th A need to cu b speech and spend t me alone

    HE o E EvE ED N A S EADRefus ng to change old hab t patte ns. he focus on sexual ty, ealousy, and esentmen Fea , f us

    on, and dange f om nseen so ces L mnde stand ng. F eedom s n eopa dy. F nan

    oubles W ong use of ll Mate al st c e

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    THE S JR .

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    H ARO CK 161

    HE STAR U RI HT IN A S READFaith and t st in if S tting n w goa s fo tf t N w oppo t niti s in ca o ationF i ndship is impo tant Don't wast tim o nin t ivia p s ts A d si to know t th Bmistic and hav th co ag to fo ow n w pathwayMaintain ba anc in a nd avo s

    HE STAR EVER ED IN A S READP ssimistic abo t ca mov s, ationships, a

    if in g n a No n w goa s fo th f t adf ings of bo dom nd of f i ndship o ma ib ings sadn ss H a th p ob ms and m nta disct nt Scatt d n gy St bbo nn ss F a of n w ways itt ambition o d iv Low s f s

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    M N

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    H A O CK

    III THE MOON

    Key Wo ds Atta nmentuled P sces leme Wate

    Pos ve A bu es:mag nat n, D eams, The nn wn, Re lect n, l s n, Em t ns, p t a

    Nega ve A bu esFantasy, Decept n, mpat ence,nt le ance, T eache y, Restlessness, Unw se des e

    The M n ca d s a sym l f t me and e lectedght The f ll M n can c eate menta n es

    dep ess n and melanch ly F m the s c nscess (p ) c me fea s, des es and pass ns

    m st nde stand th s and g de se es w th nd c mpass n The M n ca d efe s t em t

    t t n, psych c a l ty and cyc es The New Ms the t me t eg n new p jects n a pe s na sen

    n the p c a ena The w f s a symntamed an ma st c tendenc es w th n each pe sThe d g has een d mest cated and s f endly The

    ay sh c awl ng t f s c nsc sness nd cathe ea ly stages f th ught The t we s n the d stance a e n t the end f the path, t a h ghe stage

    f atta nment as we p ceed They ha e the samemean ng as the p l a s we ha e seen n the ca ds

    P sces, twel h s gn f the z d ac, s a wates gn m t nal, female, and nt t e P sces s ths gn f c eat ty, psych c a l ty, l s ns, a ec

    ma ty d m, and sympathy

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    M N

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    H A O K

    HE ooN U RIGHT IN A S READDeception and illusion, refusing to face the truthProblems from secret enemies Person must learn tocontrol negative thinking Fears and doubts about

    ife and the future Not using psychic ability or intuition to overcome di culties wayed by emotionsFeeling victimized by others Indecisiveness. Moody

    HE ooN EVER ED IN A S READDepression due to delayed plans. Emotions sublimated through fear and doubt Health can be affected adversely. Feeling betrayed by someone close Becareful of expectations. Uncontrolled desires maybe harmful Keep your feet on the ground and besensible. Use artistic talents to best advantage. Trustyourse f.

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    H S •

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    H A O CK

    I THE SUNK Wo ds: R n wal

    u ed L o E eme :FirPos ve A bu es:En rgy, Vitality, Con d nc ,r th, Achi v m nt, Ta nt, S cc ss, R g n ration

    Nega ve A bu es:Wast d tal nts, Unso nd j dg-m nt, Arroganc , ss n rgy, Egotism, Exp cta-t ons, Littl s lf st m

    h S n is lif , n rgy, vitality, go and th d sir tattain Th S n card signi s lib ration and n wb ginnings Th S n is th so rc of o r pow r Icall d o r day star Th child is n d , which showshon sty, innoc nc , and op nn ss Th s n ow rar lif and th s ds ar n w id as Th wall ind

    cat s limits in th physical world, a tho gh th r arnon in th spirit al world Th card also r f rs toth st dy of sci nc and math matics Th straightlin s coming down from th s n ar masc in thwa y lin s ar f minin . Th r d bann r shows n rgy and action Th hors r f rs to th v s ns s analso n rgy.

    o, h sign of th zodiac, is a r sign activ-ty, pow r, and driv L o is th sign of th go, d s

    for prais , att ntion, appla s , r cognition, cr ativity, i nd in ss, and g n rosity.

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    H S •

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    TH TARO CK 1

    HE S N U I HT IN A S EADk ng t uth and happ n ss N w work n sc n

    math mat cs av ng con d nc n our a tr ng succ ss nto ou l f Op n to n w thoug

    Cou ag to ca ry out plans fo th futu . Mat rga n Approval om oth rs Plann ng a t p fo wor pl asu Good h a th and v tal ty.

    HE SuN EvE ED IN A S EADack of cou ag or con d nc s d f at ng. ow sst m. ual n ds ar th ma n ssu ow nl v ls can ad to s ous h alth pro l ms. D shsty cr at s d sco d and loss of trust f om oth rs

    Gr at p ctat ons of oth r p opl w ll caus d spo ntm nts R s ng to acc pt l m ts r gardl sscost. Egot st ca . Ost ntat ous

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    3U G M NT

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    TH TA O CK

    JUDGMENK Wo ds: wa eness

    uled : P uto leme :Wate

    71

    Pos ve A bu es:Fa th, Inne l sten ng, mmol ty, ghe M nd, waken ng to t uth, R ght ju

    ment, Unde stand ngega ve A bu es:Lack ng fa th, Mate al sm,

    n s n, Be ng unawa e, Fe and gu lt, Physcus, Mo tal ty

    he Judgment ca d efe s c sc e ce, he Helf th nd mm t l y The a gel s ll ng us bec me awa e he S u ce h

    e e t es em ted om he um e s ge en chak as, the se en l ne s, the se en c dl

    cks and the se e se ls. The Judgme c d shs tu n g y m d n l e ch ng

    ledge mm l y he b ne h h he ed c oss e e s he u elem, e d ea th, ll n b l ce The ch ld

    e ts the ne b th n c sc usness The c ns

    mbols the hys c l b dy n h ch he se ombedPluto ules Sc , a e s g nd he e

    gn he od ac Plu s he l net f geneegene a on, dest uct n, the u de ld, mashob as, c me, g u s, and t nsf m .

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    ;u G M NT

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    RO CK 173

    J D EMENT U RI HT IN A S READFaith in a igh Pow within N w knowl dgb ings joy and happin ss R fusing to acc pt t aditional vi ws Chang of sid nc , n w position oca Spi itual attun m nt and t usting th sH alth imp ov m nt N w und standing b ingadd d conf d nc Study of N w Ag mat iansw s p p ing qu stions

    J D EMENT EVER ED IN A S READ

    Mat ialistic app oach to lif Blind faith and mistak n judgm nts F a of N w Ag mat ia Aph nsiv about chang s Tunn l vision B li f mo tality oss o s pa ation f om family and o

    nds alth issu s A n d to fac th t uthditional thinking

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    THE �ORLD.

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    HE ECK

    I HE ORL DK Wo ds C smic C nsci usn ss

    uled Satu n Eleme :Earth

    175

    Pos ve A bu esC mpl ti n Vict ry Kn wl-edg Salvati n Succ ss R wa d Insight Ful lNega ve A bu esAnxi ty Limitati n Mat ia istic Mist st Unwise acti ns Cl sed mind St bb

    he ld c d sh ws balance and s pp t byns en f c s h c nt al g is and gynnd cating all f h manity his is the nal ca d

    the M j A cana and p s nts c mpl ti n m nt and t tal nde standing he gu in e ch the f c n s has b en s n i sly in Keythe heel f F t ne. hese f g es h e

    h nged d matically d ing thei ex i n sfe. he g es a e l e le s a thght L e uppe le Aq i s ai ght Sc pi t h e li tical sha feath ll des t s c nsci sness he ibb

    n th t nd b tt m a e sh ed ike g e eighmeaning t nity and st ng h h w ath a s in

    tes success and v ct y in lifSatu n ules C p ic tenth sign f th z diac

    t is the p anet f disciplin ganizati n limitatia eness and tim .

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    THE �ORLD .

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    TH TA O CK 1

    HE ORLD U RIGHT IN A S READSucc ss n all nd avors and th atta nm nt of algoals. ong journ y prov s b n c al N w oppotun t s off r d A n w job, car r chang , or moF ng support d by nn r r sourc s Inh r taor som mat r al ga n. Ab l ty to ma nta n ba

    n any cr s s V ctory! Fa th and trust n a HSourc .

    HE ORLD EVER ED IN A S READ

    No succ ss or mat r al ga n P ans d lay d or d fd Lack ng v s on or truth F l ng unsupport dvuln rabl to outs d n lu nc s Frustrat ng l mt ons F ar of chang or th unknown Unbalanc

    mot ons. Illus on and d c pt on. L ttl m ngrowth Phys cal and s xual d s r s ar n d mand

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    H A O K 179

    COUR DS

    The na s teen cards (Court Cards) are representedby: ings, Queens, Pages, and nights.These cards represent in uences in the environ-

    ment such as iends, family members, lovers, andpeople in the marketplace Theyc refer to ideas inthe mind of the Querent.

    The Court rds have dividua astrological signsand physical character sti s, they are easily identiable. When they are upright they indicate positivetraits of that person or idea When reversed, they showa negative n uence, a female the case of a reversed

    ing, or a male in the of a reversed Queen.

    f a Court Card is the n l card in a reading

    • The event will occur at the time of the astrologica sign of that card

    • The Querent (questioner) will receive infor-mation from another person

    • The Querent is waiting for someone else to m kethe decisions regarding the question

    K NGSAge3 or older ings signi a father gure authority, wisdom, and experience.

    UEENSAge3 or old Qu ns si a mo her image, author-i y gure mat ri y n r r ng, and nderstanding

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    0 o HE T RO

    KNI HTAg 25 to 35 (40) Knights a also m ss ng s c ma o f ma Th m ssag is positiv wight sid up, n gativ wh n v s d

    A EAg to 21 (25) Pag s p s nt chi d n in vstag s of g owth and xp i nc Th y can indica

    ss ng s, schoolchild n, young adults, andasso t d p obl ms

    SoME SAM LE UsiN o RT ARDIf a King is n x to a Pag it might sugg st

    • A man and his son• A man acting lik a child• A man involv d with a young p son, sam o

    di nt s x

    If a King and Qu n a sid by sid• Husband and w f• Pa nts of Qu nt, oth lativ s, o old p

    pl in th nvi onm nt

    If a King, Qu n, and Pag a tog th• A fam y unit (Qu nt s)

    P obl ms tw n pa nts and chi d• Child com s t n pa nts if th Pag ca d i

    shown t n th King and Qu n

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    E ARO DE K 181

    Ch ck th dir ction th Court Cards ar facing; ifaway th p rson is not int r st d in th situation

    If two Qu ns ar sid by sidFri nds lov rs or r lativ s

    If Qu n and Pag ar sid by sidMoth r and son or daught rA woman involv d with a young r lov rImmatur old r woman

    If s v ral Kings ar in th spr ado Probl ms with authority gur s or polic

    If s v ral Qu ns ar in th spr adSocial gath ring or sp cial m tings

    If s v ral Pag s ar in th spr ad

    Youngst rs involv d with Qu r nt party tim ofri ndsIf s v ral Knights ar in th spr ad

    M ssag s r garding busin ss or pl asur ; p oplof that ag in th nvironm ntOur soci ty has b com v ry div rs . Mal s and

    f m s now work in th sam positions m ing dif-f r ntiation di cult A woman ay b s n througha mal card du to h r position and authority wh r -as a man might b id nti d through a f mal cardThis occurs qu ntly with th Court Cards.

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    RO D K

    KING OF W DS

    Ruled A s Ma ch 21 to Ap l 20)T me:W ks

    H ICA HARACTERI TICR dd sh compl x on, l ght to m d um ha cobody l ans fo a d, long o blunt nos , and foh ad slop s sl ghtly

    KING OF AND U RIGHT IN A S READ

    Th s K ng s nd p nd nt, n u nt al, and an autty n bus n ss H s amb t ous, has x cut v

    and l ad sh p qual t s H s a good f ndloyal. Th K ng of Wands njoys sta t ng n ntp s s but do s not usually stay fo th n sh H

    soc ally act v and l k s to nt ta n h s fam lyf nds Pot nt al fo nh tanc

    KING OF AND EVER ED IN A S READTh s K ng s ch ld sh, d p nd nt, and sho s ansoc al b hav o H can b s l sh, dom n na p tty ty ant. H has lat onsh p p obl ms duan ov b a ng, uny ld ng, and ntol ant att tH ad nju s happ n qu ntly to th s A s tyTh s can b an A s f mal h n v s d pot v o n gat v

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    E ARO DE K

    KI G OF C SRuled : Canc r (Jun 22 to July 23)T me:Days

    H ICAL HARACTERI TICarg h ad and ody w d ch st ar al ps largy s and small ars road h ps

    KING OF U RIGHT IN A S READ

    Th s K ng s mot onal ov ng car ng and nng s a good fam ly man wh n marr d nt r sts nclud r al stat hom products nt

    d s gn food th arts and sc nc Th K ng on ds to f l saf and s cur n what v r prof ss

    h follows. s a wat r s gn and could n thNavy as a car r

    KING OF EVER ED IN A S READTh s K ng s cold uncar ng and do s not nurtu

    th rs can untrustworthy n lov or us ns mo