Tarot Mastery- Rider Waite

Wands represent...

Fire; action and initiative; inspiration; career

One of wands

New ventures or way of life. Pregnancy. Birth.

Two of Wands

Initial accomplishment. Possible partnership.

Three of Wands

Completion of first stage of project. Progress.

Four of Wands

Stability. Holidays. Marriage plans.

Five of Wands

Conflict. Quarreling. Competition.

Six of Wands

Success. Achievement. Promotions.

Seven of Wands

Defending position. Overcoming obstacles.

Eight of Wands

Fast progress after delays. Travel.

Nine of Wands

Perseverance. Pull reserves together for final push.

Ten of Wands

Feeling overburdened. Weary. Determination required.

Page of Wands

Good news (work related). Active

Knight of Wands

Change of home or long journey. Energetic young man.

Queen of Wands

Warm

King of Wands

Entrepreneurial

Cups represent...

Water. Love and emotions

Ace of Cups

New relationship. New start that brings happiness for all at home.

Two of Cups

Important union. Balance in a relationship

Three of Cups

Happiness and achievement. Wedding/family celebrations.

Four of Cups

Boredom and discontent.

Five of Cups

Feelings of disappointment. Letdown or betrayal. Regrets.

Six of Cups

Happiness from the past. Old friends. An old love revived.

Seven of Cups

Feeling overwhelmed with choices. One must be made. Imagination.

Eight of Cups

Abandoning a path. Disillusionment. Emotionally unfulfilled.

Nine of Cups

The "wish" card. Emotional and material fulfillment.

Ten of Cups

Committed and contented love. Marriage. Happy home life.

Page of Cups

Happy news (emotional nature). Sensitive

Knight of Cups

Love proposals. Romantic

Queen of Cups

Kind

King of Cups

Warm

Swords represent...

Air. Intellect

Ace of Swords

Triumph over adversity. Inner strength and mental clarity.

Two of Swords

Stalemate.

Three of Swords

Quarreling. Misery through separation.

Four of Swords

Rest and recovery following strain.

Five of Swords

Deceit. Hidden agenda. Unfair dealings.

Six of Swords

Harmony after strain. Long journey over water.

Seven of Swords

Diplomacy

Eight of Swords

Feeling restricted by fear. Being withdrawn.

Nine of Swords

Sense of anxiety and despair. Feelings of oppression.

Ten of Swords

Disappointment. End of cycle. Failed plans.

Page of Swords

Delayed

Knight of Swords

Swift movement

Queen of Swords

Perceptive lady

King of Swords

Man in uniform

Pentacles represent...

Earth. Material aspects of life. Finance. Property.

Ace of Pentacles

Start of successful venture. Important document. Gift.

Two of Pentacles

Maintaining balance with more than one area of life.

Three of Pentacles

Success through effort. Gains and recognition.

Four of Pentacles

Overly cautious. Fear of loss. Material focus (or miserly).

Five of Pentacles

Temporary hardship. Guard against loss.

Six of Pentacles

Successful gains. Sharing. Gift.

Seven of Pentacles

Work and patience rewarded. God news financially.

Eight of Pentacles

New job. Moneymaking venture from existing talent.

Nine of Pentacles

Financial success. Material security.

Ten of Pentacles

Financial and family stability. Property or inheritance.

Page of Pentacles

Good news (financial). Academic

Knight of Pentacles

Eventual positive outcome. Reliable young man.

Queen of Pentacles

Woman of worth. Capable. Practical.

King of Pentacles

Successful man who works with finance/figures.

1. The Fool

Unexpected opportunity. Major choice.

I. The Magician

You have the ability you need to succeed. Mastery.

II. The High Priestess

Intuition

III. The Empress

Nurturing to full potential

IV. The Emperor

Ambition

V. The Hierophant

Traditional values

VI. The Lovers

Love relationship

VII. The Chariot

triumph over difficulties

VIII. Strength

Gentleness with inner strength and courage.

IX. The Hermit

Withdrawal for contemplation

X. The Wheel of Fortune

Change of fortune

XI. Justice

Fairness

XII. The Hanged Man

Understanding

XIII. Death

Major change

XIV. Temperance

Patience

XV. The Devil

Manipulation

XVI. The Tower

Destruction of something built upon false beliefs.

XVII. The Star

Hope

XVIII. The Moon

Uncertainty

XIX. The Sun

Success

XX. Judgement

Renewal

XXI. The World

Triumph and achievement