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Correspondences1
1—The Magician
Having the power to change thought into form; creative control and mastery; time to
take action and seize opportunities; skill and initiative.
Raphael best represents the Magician, with his power over the winds, science,
creativity, healing, magickal tools, and the gifts of the pentacle. When the Magician
appears in your reading, look for a message from this blessed archangel. Remember
that Raphael is also a Seraphim. The Dominions fulfill the role of divine leaders
whose efforts involve integrating the material and the spiritual without losing control.
The prince of the Dominions is either Hashmal or Zadkiel. Remember, Dominion is
also the name of the first recorder angel. Here, Dominion and the Magician are one.
Capricorn angels can help you “make do” when you think you can't bring thought into
form.
AA: Mercury
2—The High Priestess
Mysteries revealed; occult teachings and study; often shows up right before an
epiphany or initiatory experience; secrets; intuition; the subconscious; wisdom; the
symbol for alchemy and the goddess Sophia. Awareness of planes of existence; hidden
forces with new solutions; feminine balance and occult learning; leadership potential;
matriarchal thought.
Ask Gabriel to held in the women's mysteries. Ask Uriel to reveal hidden
knowledge (he is both Archangel and Seraphim). Shekinah holds the key to all hidden
1 Adapted from RavenWolf ,S, Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation (Woodbury,
Minnesota, Llewellyn Publications, 2007) and RavenWolf, S, Angels: Companions in Magick (Woodbury,
Minnesota, Llewellyn Publications, 2006)
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secrets. Raziel is the divine snoop and can help you ferret out hidden agendas that
may be affecting your life. Remiel is the angel of true vision, but his assistance
demands that your intentions be honest. Vesta angels represent feminine aspirations
toward particular paths or goals. Pallas angels focus on feminine energy involved in
intuition, flashes of genius, keen insights, and the formulation of new and original
thoughts. The Thrones are interested in divine knowledge and the dispensation of this
knowledge to humanity. Ariel is the guardian of visions, dreams, and prophecies.
Although Ariel was first recorded as male, many angel believers today associate Ariel
with the feminine divine. Angels of Neptune will give the querent mystical
experiences, clairvoyance, and inspiration.
AA: Moon
3—The Empress
Heralds pregnancy in body, mind, or spirit; abundance; fertility; motherhood;
nurturing experience; gardening; female entrepreneurship; Gaia; domination over the
Earth. Financial and emotional security; motherly or womanly love; good fortune and
happiness; a female partner; pregnancy; the matriarch of a family.
Ask the Queen of the Angels for assistance in matters of fertility or
manifestation for the good of yourself or others. The nurturing angels of Ceres, most
interested in the principle of unconditional love, and the angels of the Great Mother
are also associated with the Empress. Venus angels are concerned with matters of the
heart and beauty. Angels of Venus are Anael, Hasdiel, Eurabatres, Raphael, Hagiel,
and Noguel. As the Empress can also stand for fertility, any entreaty to Gabriel
regarding this condition might be a good idea. Gabriel is the guardian of Goddess
energy on earth and the protector of childbirth and pregnancy.
AA: Venus
4—The Emperor
Leadership capabilities; business pursuits; male entrepreneurship; authority; CEOs;
bosses; responsibility; fatherhood; power. Reason over emotion; government; politics;
system; command and authority; patriarchal thought; the need to be famous; the
patriarch of a family.
Michael, chief among the Virtues, chief of the Archangels, a Seraphim, and the
guardian of those organizations or groups in need of structure, will always help
someone who has questions of business, order, and structure. Angels of the
Principalities (guardians of large groups), Dominions (divine leaders), and the Thrones
of earth can all be seen in the Emperor card. The Cherubim also function under the
energies of the Emperor card, as they are available when you are seeking divine
protection, wisdom, and knowledge to bring order out of chaos. Virgo angels are
excellent representations of the Emperor card. Angels of Virgo are Voil, Voel,
Hamaliel, Iadra, and Schaltiel. These angels are interested in the perfection of a
thing, thought, action, duty, or person. Angels of the sun (Arithiel, Galgaliel,
Gazardia, KorshidMetatron, Michael, Och, Raphael, Uriel, and Zerachiel) will assist
the querent in his or her greatest ambitions. These angels are associated with
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authority figures, favors, advancement, health, and promotion. Angels of Capricorn
are concerned with banking, insurance, and the government.
AA: Aries
5—The Hierophant
Tradition; need for approval of others; stuck in dogma; conformity and tradition;
spiritual guidance; search for enlightenment; going with the flow because everyone
else is; dealing in a facade; karma; marriage or a ceremony of some kind; pomp and
glory.
Metatron fits especially well here. Metatron is a super angel, a divine prince,
and all sorts of glorious good stuff. He is both creator and librarian of the Akashic
records. He holds all secrets and keeps track of what all humans are doing. Truly, no
better card represents Metatron than the Priest. Angels of Neptune will provide
seriousness, humility, sincerity, and wisdom.
AA: Taurus
6—The Lovers
A choice; a contract; love and desire; temptation; struggle between love and
infatuation; working toward harmony. The choice between two opposites; a decision
that will affect several people; second sight; love versus practicality; possible new love;
passion.
Look to the angels of Venus for questions of the heart, such as courtship, dating,
affection, alliances, and harmony. They adore cooperation and romantic love, as well
as marriage and partnerships of all kinds. Mercury angels (Tiriel, Raphael, Hasdiel,
Michael, Barkiel, Zadkiel, and the Bene Seraphim) will assists in matters of
communication between loved ones. If you need to make a decision, ask your guardian
angel what your best move should be. Angels of the moon bring messages,
reconciliation, and love. Angels of Juno will help you if you are experiencing marital
troubles. They are interested in harmony and happiness in relationships.
AA: Gemini
7—The Chariot
Balance; victory after a struggle; possible purchase of a new vehicle of a vehicle
requiring repairs, or the selling of a car; achievement; success; control; selfdiscipline;
greatness; movement in life/career; travel. Balance through movement; bringing two
opposites under control; selfcontrol; vehicular movement.
Angels of the moon watch over trips and travel, as do the Cherubim (the
guardians of light and stars). The Virtues are the spirits of movement, working and
guiding the elemental energies that affect our planet. Sagittarius angels govern long
distance travel.
AA: Cancer
8—Strength
Speech or the written word over forceful actions; inner strength; quiet determination;
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using your talents to your best advantage; integrity; courage. Victory over difficulty;
successful end to a tiresome event; spiritual strength; sharp and incisive mental
action.
Michael, the angel of strength and victory, applies to this card. The Powers are
warrior angels who will assist you when you are in trouble or when you feel you need
additional strength to deal with a problem. If you are looking for emotional strength,
call on Gabriel. Uranus angels provide the gift of strength and resourcefulness. Mars
angels (Uriel, Sammael, Gabriel, and Chamael) provide independence, strength,
courage, energy, determination, selfreliance, boldness where needed, and devotion.
Mars angels are victory angels.
AA: Leo
9—The Hermit
Selfanalysis; solitary search for the truth; philosophical pursuits; selfreflection;
solitude; meditation. Introspection and spiritual enlightenment; planning and
evaluating the next move; seeking a higher intelligence; meeting a physical teacher.
The angels of Neptune best represent the Hermit. They are the caretakers of
the oppressed and the misfits of society. They like people who are visionaries or are
involved with mysticism, psychic awareness, and compassion. Angels of Neptune will
give you the gifts of clairvoyance, inspiration, genius, devotion, mystical experiences,
and reverence. The angels of Libra are concerned with counseling.
AA: Virgo
10—The Wheel of Fortune
Unexpected change in fortune or luck; a new chapter in an old project; new choices;
new circumstances; learning to flow with circumstances without being a victim.
Rotation of any situation or life event; tidal movement; steady and even turn of
events; upward mobility.
Jupiter angels (Zachariel, Zadkiel, Sachiel, Abadiel, Barchiel, and Zadykiel) are
most interested in prosperity, including selfimprovement and the wellbeing of others.
Angels of Jupiter govern the accumulation of material assets, power, and status, and
bolster your optimism, bringing joyful events toward you and helping you develop your
aspirations. The quiet and stable angels of Taurus oversee income and assets. These
angels are Tual, Asmodel, Bagdal, and Araziel.
AA: Jupiter
11—Justice
Justice; equality; being fair; court cases or legal proceedings; finding seasonable
solutions to difficulties; impartial judgment. Legalities, contracts, agreements; what
you sow so shall ye reap; think before you act; the Goddess will balance the situation.
The prime concern for Juno angels is the balance of power and our individual
freedom. The terminator angels (Michael, Gabriel, and Uriel) are excellent in
obtaining justice for those who deserve it. The Powers are warrior angels who can help
you in your time of need. You can call on the Principalities in times of discrimination,
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destruction of animals or people, inadequate rulership, or to bring the strength to
make necessary reforms. Angels of the dark moon deal with addictions, change,
divorce, enemies, justice, obstacles, quarrels, removal, separation, criminals and their
acts, and death by unjust means. Angels of the waning moon also deal with divorce.
Angels of the disseminating moon assist in removing stress and negative emotions in
general and can help in a divorce case. Angels of the full moon will assist with general
legal matters. Saturn angels take care of debts and deal with lawyers, money matters,
real estate, relations with older people, and anything involving family and finance
(such as wills and estates). The angels of Libra are drawn to legal incidents, the
counsel of others, or when cooperation and interaction are needed between
individuals. They will shine the light upon your enemies. The angels of Saturn are
Orifiel, Kafziel, Michael, Maion, Mael, Zaphiel, Schebtaiel, and Zapkiel. Scorpio
angels are excellent when working on criminal cases that involve homicide or an
unresolved death; Virgo angels will look for minute clues. Finally, don't forget the
Powers, who are warrior angels.
AA: Libra
12—The Hanged Man
Sudden reversal in thought; surprising others with your actions; postponement of
plans; letting go of people, places, or things that no longer serve you well; suspending
issues. Thoughts, ideas, or projects in suspension; stuck between a rock and a hard
place; getting ready to move in a definitive direction.
The angels of Chiron best represent the Hanged Man. These angels hold the key
to the universe and are thought to be the male aspect of the wounded priest or
wounded healer. Angels of Chiron can unlock any door, move any block, pull you from
suspension, and allow you to reach below the tree of life and grasp the knowledge you
need at the roots.
AA: Neptune
13—Death
Radical, unplanned change; transformation; communicating with the dead; abrupt
ending; release of outmoded life patterns followed by new growth; new ideas and
opportunities; illusions swept instantly away; a new life path.
Azrael, the angel of death, brings change into the querent's life. Saturn angels
also institute change and are concerned with authority, karmic lessons, boundaries,
and endurance. The angels of Uranus are concerned with mass media and
communication with the dead. The angels of Scorpio are extraordinarily mystical and
deal with death, rebirth, and karma.
AA: Scorpio
14—Temperance
Your guardian angel watches over you; learning to be patient; selfcontrol; making
sound decisions; working with groups of people; compromise; happy partnerships.
Ability to adapt to new circumstances; action as a result of higher self or guide
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information; mature love; control through wisdom; the art of mixing and matching.
This is the guardian angel card. If this card is inverted, the querent should be
reminded to talk to his or her guardian angel; a message is waiting. Angels of
Neptune provide patience, endurance, humility, sincerity, and seriousness. Angels of
Mercury also fit here, bringing adaptability, mental activity, brilliance, eloquence,
dexterity, and awareness. The angels of Mercury are Tiriel, Raphael, Hasdiel,
Michael, Barkiel, Zadkiel, and the Bene Seraphim. Angels of Aquarius deal with
friends, hopes, wishes, and the brilliance of our mission. The angels of Pisces are most
interested in healing and energies of unseen strength and power. Temperance can be
seen as the healer's card. I believe that those who gravitate toward the healing arts
and the auspices of the Pisces angels have this card turn up frequently. The Virtues
can also be associated with Temperance, as they are known as “the miracle angels”.
Raphael, the healer, also fits comfortably here.
AA: Sagittarius
15—The Devil
Constricted; bound to something for good or ill; drug/alcohol addiction; personality
disorders of all kinds; unethical behavior; abuse of power; avoiding responsibility;
temptation; denial. Binding by thought, word, or deed; unbridled lust or deep passion;
a charismatic but untrustworthy person; human frailties; violence; obsession.
Angels of Ceres, the nurturing angels, will assist in counseling friends and in
divination for the sole purpose of helping others. These angels find and heal lost pets
and children. The angels of Neptune will assist with issues of confinement,
abandonment, addiction, or physical intolerance to drugs or other substances.
AA: Capricorn
16—The Tower
Feelings of guilt; being in the wrong place at the wrong time; disaster that brings
enlightenment; overthrow of plans; shattered illusions; learning humility; breaking
down of an existing structure to rebuild. Swift breakdown of a situation; seeing things
for what they really are; unexpected setbacks or repercussions; danger; fate.
Revolutionary change can be attributed to the angels of Uranus. They will help
you understand unpredicted change that may look dark and dreary on the surface, but
is actually for the best. To me, the Tower represents situations that hit us from the
outside and difficulties that we we did not cause, but are dealing with anyway. Ask
the angels of Uranus for help in dealing with this sort of unexpected change of events.
AA: Mars
17—The Star
Hopes, dreams, and wishes; the interest in astrology; understanding; clarity of
thought; renewal of faith; insight; harmony; optimism; success ahead; positive
guidance; promise given. Faith, confidence, and hope; positive influences; the ability to
cut through illusion; new life with wider choices; fated good fortune.
This card is best linked to the Cherubim, who function as the guardians of light
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and stars. They also create and channel positive energy from divinity to humans. They
are known as “those who intercede.” The Cherubim watch over galaxies, guard any
religious temple, and function as personal swordwielding guards to help you reach
your destiny.
AA: Aquarius
18—The Moon
Intuition; deception; night work; hidden dangers; instinct; struggle for sanity; change;
possible confusion; magick; gossip; stuck between a rock and a hard place; selfesteem
issues; empathetic. Dreams, intuition, vision questing, imagination, psychic prowess,
emotionally charged circumstances; being pulled in two different directions; magickal
work; the possibility of deception.
Gabriel and the angels of the moon best represent the energies of this card.
Moon agels concentrate on our emotions or the emotions of others. Angels of Cancer
govern intuition and sensitivity and also ward off negative energy, protecting family
secrets and ensuring security. The angels of the moon include Cael, Manuel, Muriel,
Rahdar, and Phakiel.
AA: Pisces
19—The Sun
Success; the will; happiness; pleasure; good partnership or marriage; positive attitude;
creativity; action oriented. Joy, earned rewards; family celebrations; new and creative
environment; good news on its way.
Of course, angels of the sun are related to this card. Michael and Metatron, who
represent shining personalities and success, are also important here. The angels of
Leo (Verchiel, Sagham, and Seratiel) are flamboyant, optimistic, enthusiastic, and
loyal. The Virtues are especially fond of those who try to go beyond their capabilities
to achieve more than everyone says they can. Angels of the sun deal with the power of
will, authority, and recognition. Issues of concern to them are advancement, health,
fun, pleasures, loyalty, and generosity.
AA: Sun
20—Judgment
Things coming back to haunt you; revisiting and taking responsibility for one’s actions
(past or present); spiritual awakening; forgiveness; facing consequences; learning from
experience; reaping what you have sown. A project or situation nearing completion;
final decision has yet to be made; awakening at the end of a long process; ending may
not be what is expected; you are too critical of yourself.
After much consideration, I have paired the Judgement card with the
archangels (Michael, Raphael, Uriel, and Gabriel). When this card pops up, for good or
ill, it is time to make a decision—although this may not be as soon as you would like.
This card, for me, is the “angel redtape” card. Not everything is finished yet. The
Thrones also stand for Judgement. The Thrones create, collect, and channel incoming
and outgoing positive energies that deal with justice and judgement. They are the
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“manyeyed ones” who will send healing energy to any victim. Thrones take a great
interest in what humans are doing, though they may channel their energies through
your guardian angel.
AA: Pluto
21—The World
Conclusion of a cycle; success and fulfillment in any project; completing anything;
alchemy; spiritual understanding; movement and travel; searching for the
philosopher’s stone; the study of science and quantum physics. Reaping your just
rewards and traveling onward and upward; scenario has played itself completely out;
no loose ends left; satisfactory conclusion; possibility to explore new avenues.
To me, Shekinah best represents the World card. Shekinah is known as the
glory emanating from the divine; she stands for liberation, therefore this is her card.
She is the Holy Ghost, bringing two halves (or many lines of thought or work)
together. Her message is that of maturation.
AA: Saturn
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The Minor Arcana
Pentacles/Disks
Money, property, and things you value.
Associated with Earth
Season for timing: Winter
Ace of Pentacles
Abundance; wealth; a monetary contract; accomplishment; good news; a new start,
especially in financial and property matters; gifts; positive material gain; new
business proposition.
Two of Pentacles
Juggling money; robbing Peter to pay Paul; balancing situations that often involve
money or property or something that you value; competition; conflict of interest; a
little money coming; learning to be flexible in financial and business affairs; possible
monetary partnership that requires added responsibility but may not be financially
lucrative.
Three of Pentacles
Going to school, especially college or workrelated courses; specializing in something
that will bring monetary success in the future; skill; artistic achievement; initial
stages of a project have successfully begun; approval or recognition for hard work that
could involve a raise, a certificate of achievement, or other financial perks.
Four of Pentacles
Beginning a garden; adding on to a building; purchasing property; home and property
renovations; setting down roots of a projects; prosperity; stability; working toward
ambitions.
Five of Pentacles
Unexpected financial difficulties or problems with something that you value; feeling
emotionally out in the cold; setbacks; distress; disappointments; solving problems
brought on by divorce or death in the family; probate difficulties; legacy problems;
financial loss; lack of detail in finances.
Six of Pentacles
Generosity of yourself and others; prosperity; kindness; deserved reward; acquiring a
benefactor; gifts of all kinds.
Seven of Pentacles
Investing to reap later; progress and gain. A change on luck based on your
performance. Success, revolving around something you value. Career changes coming
that will positively affect you if you have worked hard. Change in direction that
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involves financial planning or projects having to do with finances. Decisions now will
have farreaching impact on your financial standing.
Eight of Pentacles
Mastery of a skill; pleasure in your work; handicrafts and the arts; reaping what you
have sown; completing a cycle in finances or business; apprenticeship; new directions
in career planning possible; taking a more profitable road without hesitation.
Nine of Pentacles
Obtaining wisdom; being happy and worthy; an appreciation of what you have;
material and financial security; building a legacy for your children or loved one;
monetary gratification.
Ten of Pentacles
Material fulfillment; efforts rewarded; completion of a particular job, project, or
settlement on a home or property; a happy conclusion; security assured. Solid
foundation.
Page of Pentacles
Harbinger of good news involving money, property, or rewards. A young person with
new, creative ideas.
Knight of Pentacles
The coming or going of any matter relating to money or property. Endurance and
patience. Dedication to a particular cause.
Queen of Pentacles
A downtoearth woman known for her financial acuity; nurturing; one who enjoys the
outofdoors and gardening; one who saves; financial fertility; putting practical ideas
to good use.
King of Pentacles
Experienced, successful business man or leader. One who saves and is reliable,
steadfast, and often resourceful. Good planner. Downtoearth personality.
Staves/Wands
Communications, thoughts, and ideas.
Associated with Fire
Season for timing: Spring
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Ace of Wands
New venture, idea, project or trip. Translating ideas into action. Using one’s
imagination. Creativity. Aces always stand for beginnings.
Two of Wands
A new partnership; using leadership to solve communication difficulties; meetings;
resolving conflicts; appropriate mitigation of circumstances; business merger; success;
using one’s initiative to overcome obstacles.
Three of Wands
Possible travel over water, such as a vacation or traveling sales, or a career that
involves travel; international trading; business savvy; the initial completion of a
project; looking at overseas investments or travel; working with others in a leadership
position. The “idea person” of a group. Conferences, symposiums, and trade shows.
Four of Wands
Setting prosperity; peace; joy; setting down creative roots; attending or participating
in a marriage ceremony; festivals; picnics; holiday fun; celebrations of all kinds
including birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, and accomplishments. Building a
gazebo and buying outdoor or patio furniture or accouterments; romance, but look at
the other cards surrounding this one.
Five of Wands
A meeting of the minds through conflicts; debate; verbal conflicts that result in new
ideas; competition; mental struggle; rebellion (check the surrounding cards); delays
and frustrations; difficulty deciding between will and desire.
Six of Wands
Victory and success; feelings of triumph; receiving public or outward recognition for
your hard work; overcoming all obstacles; winning; promise of fulfillment is genuine.
Seven of Wands
Going where angels fear to tread; fulfillment through courageous actions; challenges
but they can be overcome; uncertainty and risk; success after extreme difficulties.
Eight of Wands
Messages; communications; Internet surfing and business; emails; phone calls; faxes;
longdistance travel; hasty action; letters of love and passion; action and excitement;
forward pursuit of one’s goals; much can be accomplished if you think before you act.
Nine of Wands
Taking the bull by the horns and moving forward; action; the ability to inspire others
in a positive way; liberation in thinking; acquiring a position with leadership;
determination in the face of opposition; travels, journeys, and moves.
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Ten of Wands
Overworked; carrying too many burdens; too many family or work responsibilities;
feeling like a project will never end, but you are advised not to give up—the end is
closer than you believe. Trying to hold on to outdated or outmoded situations. Trying
to accumulate too much too fast.
Page of Wands
Messages having to do with information, career, or creative ideas. A young person who
is impulsive and enthusiastic.
Knight of Wands
Coming and going of issues involving your career, projects, or ideas that you may
have. Wellintentioned though often unreliable young man.
Queen of Wands
Success in family, career, and outdoor recreational pursuits; love of beauty; intelligent,
quickthinking woman.
King of Wands
Creative individual with an eye for beauty; oft times impulsive but friendly. Helpful in
business or communicative pursuits.
Cups
Emotions.
Associated with Water
Season for timing: Summer
Ace of Cups
Beginning of a romance or something that you love; overflowing with happiness;
productivity caused by emotional pleasure; a gift of beauty; a new project full of
potential that pleases you. Landing a project or situation that you feel will be
emotionally fulfilling.
Two of Cups
Partnership based on positive emotions; new friendship; an affair; harmony and
balance.
Three of Cups
Joining a group of likeminded individuals; emotional celebrations of all kinds;
positive group mind; comfort; a happy outcome of an emotional situation; good luck;
emotional fulfillment of something long awaited.
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Four of Cups
Too much of a good thing; emotional indecision; apathy; making the wrong choice due
to emotional dissatisfaction or emotional baggage; weariness; histrionics (making a
mountain out of a molehill); boredom; refusing to see the good in a situation and
concentrating on the negative.
Five of Cups
Emotionally hurtful conflict; a change brought on by loss or regret; pay attention to
the positive things that you have left; emotional disappointment; loss of a friend;
foolish regret.
Six of Cups
Living in the past; not willing to let the past go; the study of history or genealogy; a
discovery about the past; meeting someone from your past; learning about a legacy; a
gift from an admirer (usually supported by other cards); nostalgia; the possibility of a
lover returning (again, look at the surrounding cards). Actions of the past bear
emotional fruit in the present; sentimental journey.
Seven of Cups
All that glitters isn’t gold; read the fine print; concentrating on illusion—whatever
that may be; illusionary magick; imagined success; selfdeception; possible personality
disorder; denial; wearing many faces but not allowing yourself to be the “real you”.
The warning with this card is: “To your own self be true. Look at the writing on the
wall and read it.” Possible poison in your choices—beware, someone is trying to trick
you.
Eight of Cups
Walking away from people, places, or things that no longer spiritually serve you.
Taking a fresh look at yourself and moving on to brighter horizons. Disappointments
in love. Moving to a higher level of spirituality. Time to do emotional housecleaning;
purposefully changing one’s lifestyle to create spiritual harmony; death of unwanted
or unneeded emotional tags.
Nine of Cups
All your wishes will be granted. One of the best cards in the deck. Prosperity, oodles of
love, and emotional satisfaction. Just be careful what you wish for. Success in
magickal endeavors.
Ten of Cups
Success; lasting happiness; a happy home environment; loving friends and partners;
excellent friendships and great love; contentment and emotional reward.
Page of Cups
Messages of an emotional nature. An artistic, imaginative student. An emotionally
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expressive and creative child.
Knight of Cups
The coming or going of any emotional matter. Possible message or invitation. Fickle
young man. Young person emotionally striking out on their own.
Queen of Cups
Secretive, creative woman. Oft times “the other woman” in an illicit affair. Gossipy
and vindictive. Emotional.
King of Cups
Emotional, selfpossessed individual. Creative. Emotional. Not particularly stable. Ill
tempered. Wears many faces but owns none. Possible cheater and trickster.
Swords
Intellect, health issues.
Associated with Air
Season for timing: Fall
Ace of Swords
A striking new idea; using your intelligence to attack a problem in a new way; a
personal victory.
Two of Swords
Can’t see forward and can’t see backward; stuck between two opposites; coming to
grips with the duality of a situation; dealing with gossip; indecision; a search for
balance.
Three of Swords
Grief and pain. Querent has definitely experienced some sort of loss in the recent past
(although sometimes they are in denial about this, though this is rare). Emotional
agony, disappointment, betrayal; quarrels and separations.
Four of Swords
The need for rest and relaxation; the need for a stressfree environment; time to take a
vacation, preferably around nature; a welcome release or a change for the better.
Five of Swords
Theft by a friend; loss or defeat; humiliation; the inability to defend oneself;
unfairness; understanding one’s limits before success can be achieved; up against a
bully.
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Six of Swords
Moving away from illness, pain, or sorrow; recovery; taking action to overcome one’s
problems; better times ahead so keep going; a journey often planned due to unhappy
circumstances; the need to “get away”.
Seven of Swords
Theft by a stranger; possible move of house; a setback; a cycle of bad luck; tact is
necessary in any situation; partial success that will not justify the risks involved.
Eight of Swords
Bound by the garbage everyone is feeding you; low selfesteem caused by the negative
comments of others; crisis point; imprisonment with eventual release; restrictive
surroundings; learn to think for yourself.
Nine of Swords
Nightmare; bound by your own fears; difficulty sleeping at night; personally imposed
misery or disappointment; worrying needlessly; being disappointed in someone;
possible danger—check surrounding cards.
Ten of Swords
The desire to escape from pain and unhappiness; it’s always darkest before the dawn
—this situation will change; feeling like you’ve been stabbed in the back; mental
anguish; emotional detachment to protect the self.
Page of Swords
Messages of a factfinding nature. Young, intelligent individual. A flair for secrets and
spying. Individual with an impressive network that can relay information.
Knight of Swords
The swift coming and going of any matter. Fearless defender of justice.
Queen of Swords
Loyal, decisive, businessminded woman. No funny business. Logical. Smart and
intense. Sometimes lives alone, but not always. Aggressive, occasionally emotionally
detached; sees through plots, cons, and other nefarious dealings. An excellent friend
and unbeatable foe.
King of Swords
Strong, powerful authority figure. Loyal, intelligent, often involved with law, the
courts, the military service, or dangerous occupations such as police officers or EMT
personnel. Good doctors and surgeons. An excellent friend and unbeatable foe.
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