MacGregor Mathers

Rider Waite NL Name

De Magier

The Magician

II

The High Priestress

De Hogepriesteres

III

The Empress

De Keizerin

IV

The Emperor

De Keizer

The Hierophant

De Hogepriester

VI

The Lovers

De Geliefden

VII

The Chariot

De Zegewagen

VIII

Justice

Kracht

IX

The Hermit

De Heremiet

The Wheel of Fortune

Het Rad van Fortuin

XI

Strength

Gerechtigheid

XII

The Hanged Man

De Gehangene

XIII

Death

De Dood

XIV

Temperance

Matigheid

XV

The Devil

De Duivel

XVI

The Tower

De Toren

XVII

The Star

De Ster

XVIII

The Moon

De Maan

XIX

The Sun

De Zon

XX

The Last Judgment

Het Oordeel

The Foolish Man

De Dwaas

XXI

The Universe

De Wereld

22

King Of Sceptres Queen of Sceptres Knight of Sceptres Knave of Sceptres Ten of Sceptres Nine of Sceptres Eight of Sceptres Seven of Sceptres Six of Sceptres Five of Sceptres Four of Sceptres Three of Sceptres Two of Sceptres Ace of Sceptres

Symbolises
Will

Meaning Will, Will Power, Dexerity

Science

Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Educational

Action

Action, Plan Undertaking Movement in a matter, Initiative

Realisation

Realisation, Effect, Development

Mercy, Beneficence

Mercy, Beneficence Kindness, Goodness

Wise Disposition

Wise Disposition, Proof, Trials Surmounted

Victory

Triumph, Victory, Overcomming obstacles

Equilibrium

Equilibrium, Balance, Justice

Prudence

Prudence, Caution, Deliberation

Fortune

Good Fortune, Success, Unexpected, Luck

Fortitude

Power, Might, Force, Strength, Fortitude

Sacrifice

Self-sacrifice, Sacrifice, Devotion, Bound

Death

Death, Change, Transformation, Alternation for the worse

Combination

Combination, Conformation, Uniting

Fate

Fatality for Good

Misfortune

Ruin, Disruption, Over-throw, Loss, Bankruptcy

Hope

Hope, Expectation, Bright promises

Deception

Twilight, Deception, Error

Happiness

Happiness, Content, Joy

Result

Renewal, Result, Determination of a Matter

Folly

Folly, Expiation, Wavering

Reward

Completion, Good Reward

Meaning Reversed Will applied to evil ends, Weakness of Will, Cunning, Knavishness

Conceit, Ignorance, Unskilfulness, Superficial Knowledge

Inaction, Frittering away of power, Want of Concentration Vacillation

Stoppage, Check, Immature, Unripe

Over Kindness, weakness, Foolish exercise of generosity

Unwise Plans, Faliure when put to the test

Overthrown, Conquered by Obstacles at the last moment Bigotry, Want of Balance, Abuse of Justice, Overseverity, Inequality, Bias

Over-prudence, Timorousness, Fear

Ill-Fortune, Failure, Unexpected Ill-Luck

Abuse of Power, Overbearingness, Want of Fortitude

Selfishness, Unbound, Partial sacrifes

Death just escaped, Partial change, Alternation for the better Ill-advised combinations, Disunion, Clashing interests, &c

Fatality for Evil

These in a more or less partial degree

Hopes not fulfilled, Expectations disappointed or fulfilled in a minor degree

Fluctuation, slight Deceptions, Trifling Mistakes

These in a minor degree

Postponement of Result, Delay, Matter re-opened later

Hasitation, Instability, Trouble arising herefrom

Evil Reward, or Recompense