Waite tarot card interpretation. Classic deck of tarot cards from the Rider Waite
Humanity learned about the mythical system of Tarot symbols in the early Middle Ages. But mystics claim that the deck appeared much earlier: either during the times of Ancient Egypt, or they are the legacy of the legendary Atlantis. Be that as it may, Tarot is still very popular.
Like any knowledge system, this one has undergone development over time. Today you can find many options for decks, which are stacked in different ways. You can even download them on the Internet for free. The interpretation of the cards sometimes differs significantly. Which ones are better to buy? They decide this on their own. The Waite Tarot stands out from all types of cards for its versatility, brevity and depth of interpretation.
History of appearance
As stated above, Tarot has always been popular. Arthur Edward Waite could not pay attention to this system in the century before last. This scientist became famous for trying to systematize the mystical knowledge of Western culture. From his pen came dozens of works devoted to the study of the occult, esotericism and bondage, and they received approval even in academic circles. With his characteristic analytical thinking, the writer studied Tarot cards. He decided to create his own version of the deck, the interpretation of which was more consistent with the realities of modern life. The classical system sometimes gave more vague answers. He introduced a number of innovations, in particular: he swapped the cards and clarified the interpretation of some.
In addition, the minor arcana received a painting. Before this, only the elders had it. The talented artist Pamela Colman-Smith worked on the drawings. She, like Arthur, was a member of the Order of the Golden Dawn and was his ideological ally. The drawings, although they were simple, were pleasing to the eye with pleasant color backgrounds and faces that depicted emotions.
The first publisher of the deck was the Englishman William Rider, which is why the decks are sometimes called the Rider-Waite Tarot. The front side of the box with cards is decorated with a drawing that depicted a boy with a white dove taking off, and on the back side the Queen of Pentacles mysteriously looks at us. Photos of the deck can be found in the gallery of any search engine.
Arcana of the Waite Tarot deck
Waite's universal tarot, like classic cards, is divided into major and minor arcana. There are 78 cards in total, with 2 more empty ones. The latter is usually used to cover the deck, but is sometimes used in a layout. If they fell out, then the answer to the question asked is not known.
Minor Arcana
There are 48 Minor Arcana cards in total. They are divided into 4 groups according to certain suits, which correspond to a certain element:
- swords - air;
- wands - fire;
- pentacles – earth;
- cups - water.
Each element has 14 cards, 4 of which depict people (King, Queen, Knight and Page), and the remaining 10 are 9 numbers (two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten) and Ace. And the elements themselves are responsible for certain aspects of human life. The suits have the following meanings:
- Swords are the elusive wind, our spirit or thoughts. Here the spiritual triumphs over the physical. The essence of our plans, which are aimed at achieving success, is described. The suit encourages you to manage your emotions and solve problems in a logical way. At the same time, swords have several sharp sides, while the second highlights our misconceptions, fears and illusions.
- Cups (in other decks these are Cups) are flowing, fickle water, human emotions. The suit distinguishes the inner world of a person above the outer one. This suit indicates love, relationships with other people, creativity and the ability to adapt to surrounding life conditions.
- Pentacles – material interests. They are simple and constant, like the ground under your feet. The Rider Waite Tarot cards of this suit depict coins that symbolize our capabilities, the development of various situations and some abstraction from the process. Pentacles show how you can solve this or that situation; they encourage you not to despair and look at troubles with a smile.
- Wands (aka Staves) are manifestations of irrepressible flame, our energy and actions. The suit indicates passion, impulsiveness, enterprise, the growth of something new, responsibility.
The minor arcana describe a person’s daily life, his immediate environment, and his reaction to certain events. In other words, they help us in earthly affairs. They themselves do not teach anything, but they show the current situation and ways to solve problems.
Major Arcana
They consist of 22 cards that show a person's path, from birth to death. The major arcana of the Waite Tarot describe the deep energies of the querent, the fundamental main events in his life, and subconscious complex reactions. Here man is an individual universe. The lessons of these arcana are very important for a person. They start with the Fool card. Every person, having gone through childhood and adolescence, reaches maturity. He can enter into alliances (the Lovers card speaks about this) or do without them. His guiding star is the virtues: Justice, Temperance, Strength and Prudence (in the deck this is the Hermit). He evolves from a Fool and a Jester to a Magician.
The first half of life's journey is often filled with crisis and rethinking of what has been passed. Its symbol is the Wheel of Fortune. Having realized his path and overcome contradictions (the Chariot), a person rushes in search of eternal spiritual truths. The Rider Tarot cards show them as the Hanged Man, Death, the Devil and the Tower. At this stage, he himself is already a Priest (or Priestess), knowledge comes to him from above. Understanding the basics of spiritual life and harmonizing his personality allows him to come into contact with the highest divine principles: the Star, the Moon and the Sun. As a result, the Fool will achieve rebirth and triumph, which are represented by the Judgment and Peace cards. He becomes the Emperor (Empress) in his life.
Waite Tarot spreads
- 3 cards. To start the layout, you need to ask a specific question. Then cards are randomly drawn from the deck. In this case, the first characterizes the present or the problem that has arisen. The second represents solution options, and the third is a forecast for the future.
- Cross. It is used to describe the development of various situations, for example: relationships, careers, and so on. 4 cards are randomly taken from the deck and laid out in the form of a cross. The first card describes the current situation, the second what cannot be done, the third - ways to solve the situation and the fourth - the expected result.
More complex layouts require practice and knowledge of the meanings of the cards, so it is better for a beginner to use the layouts described above.
Waite Tarot - the most popular and practical deck
The most practical and popular is the Waite Tarot deck. A characteristic feature of the attribute is that there are drawings with the plot on both the Minor and Major Arcana. For this reason, the Rider Waite Tarot is used as the basis for Tarot training courses.
The origin story of the Waite Tarot
Arthur Edward Waite was not only a researcher and translator, but also the creator of several dozen books about the occult. He also wrote biographies of famous mystics and magicians. And in 1909, esotericist Edward Waite created his own unique deck of Tarot cards. The name of the deck comes from the name of the ideological instigator Arthur Edward Waite, the publisher Williams Ryder and the American artist Pamela Colman Smith.
It is worth noting that Pamela Colman Smith was a member of the Order of the Golden Dawn, a talented artist and a woman with magical abilities.
For this reason, Arthur chose her to create illustrations for a deck of Tarot cards. The drawings were made in a simple style, but her individuality lies in the fact that she selected the background favorably and successfully imparted emotions to the depicted faces. And after publication, the classic tarot deck gained momentum in popularity.
In 1991, the equally talented artist Mary Hanson-Roberts made her own adjustments to Pamela Colman's drawings. After modification, the deck began to bear the name “Universal Tarot Cards.”
On the front of the box there is an image of a boy releasing a dove, and on the back there is an image of the Queen of Pentacles.
Tarot cards are divided into the Minor and Major Arcana
- The minor arcana are divided into suits:
- Swords suit;
- Cups suit;
- suit of Pentacles;
suit of Wands.
Major Arcana
When doing fortune telling, the major arcana of the Waite Tarot give a description of significant events and serious turns in the fate of the person for whom the alignment is being made. Moreover, they reveal the very essence and causes of circumstances.
By getting to the root cause of events, a person can influence what is happening and prevent some unpleasant moments.
For this reason, if the client wants to find out about serious events in life, then the fortuneteller uses a shortened deck during fortune telling, consisting only of the major arcana.
List of Major Arcana
Fool, buffoon. Mag. Priestess. Empress. Emperor. Priest. Lovers. Chariot. Force. Hermit. Wheel of Fortune. Justice. Hanged. Death. Moderation. Devil. Tower. Star. Moon. Sun. Court. World. Suit of Swords
Description
Swords are the most dangerous and powerful suit of all that exist. It symbolizes power that is directed for one's own benefit. It also reflects evil and self-interest.
Even during fortune telling, the suit of Swords symbolizes our plans and can warn of approaching dangers, scandals, quarrels and defeat in business. It is worth noting that this suit not only describes our thoughts, but also fully reveals their essence. Also, the minor arcana indicate decisive action and victory, but also remind us that there cannot be victory without defeat. And what is a victory for one is a defeat for another.
The swords include two groups of amrahs with 7 cards in one group.
Group one:
- Ace of Swords "Victory".
- Two of Swords “Ready to fight.”
- Three of Swords “Heart Wound.”
- Four of Swords "Calm".
- Five of Swords “Defeat”.
- Six of Swords “Difficulties are behind us.”
- Seven of Swords “Cunning”.
Group two:
- Eight of Swords “Powerlessness”.
- Nine of Swords "Suffering".
- Ten of Swords “Loss”.
- Page of Swords “Dangerous Encounters.”
- Knight of Swords "Ally".
- Queen of Swords “High Patronage.”
- King of Swords "Power".
Suit of Cups Description
The meaning of the cards in the suit of cups is a symbol of strong experiences and other human feelings. Cups denote not only love feelings, but also such strong emotions as:
- excitement;
- happiness;
- disappointment;
- anger;
- sincerity;
- jealousy;
- oppression.
The suit of Cups is also called Cups. In regular cards, Cups represent the suit Hearts.
The cups include amrahs which are also divided into two groups, with 7 cards in each group
Group one:
- Ace of Cups “Ideal Feelings.”
- Two of Cups “Mutual Love”.
- Three of Cups "Holiday".
- Four of Cups “Satiation”.
- Five of Cups “Regret”.
- Six of Cups “Sincerity”.
- Seven of Cups “Temptations and Dreams.”
Group two:
- Eight of Cups “Searching for a new path.”
- Nine of Cups “Fulfillment of desires.”
- Ten of Cups “Family Happiness”.
- Page of Cups “Imagination and Dreams.”
- Knight of Cups “Power of Feelings.”
- Queen of Cups "Harmony of the Soul".
- King of Cups “Stability of feelings.”
Suit of Pentacles Description
In Waite's tarot card layouts, Pentacles indicate financial needs and feelings. The description also suggests that the person has everything under control: both relationships and career. But do not forget that the range of meanings of the cards of Pentacles is large. In addition, the Pentacles cards symbolize:
Pentacles cards can talk about sexual relationships
- poverty, wealth;
- intimate relationships;
- family and Children;
- career growth.
The suit of Pentacles also has another name - Denarii. In a deck of playing cards, it matches the suit of Diamonds.
The suit of Pentacles includes two groups of amrahs of 7 cards per group.
Group one:
- Ace of Pentacles “At the pinnacle of success.”
- Two of Pentacles "Dexterity".
- Three of Pentacles “Mastery”.
- Four of Pentacles "Possession".
- Five of Pentacles "Loss".
- Six of Pentacles "Generosity".
- Seven of Pentacles "Waiting".
Group two:
- Eight of Pentacles “Labor”.
- Nine of Pentacles “Security”.
- Ten of Pentacles “Prosperity and Stability.”
- Page of Pentacles "Acquisition".
- Knight of Pentacles "Master of the situation."
- Queen of Pentacles "Wealth".
- King of Pentacles “The Power of Money.”
Suit of Wands Description
In Rider White tarot layouts, the suit is called “Wands”, the description suggests that amrakh is a symbol of everyday affairs, and also denotes work or study, business, responsibilities. The implementation of conceived plans, the advancement of affairs, obstacles, the defense of one’s own opinion - all such areas of activity are symbolized by the Wands.
The suit of Wands is also called “Maces” and “Staves”. In a deck of regular playing cards, Wands are identical to Clubs.
The suit of Wands includes two groups of amrahs, 7 cards per group.
Group one:
- Ace of Wands "Success".
- Two of Wands “Plans and Prospects.”
- Three of Wands “The beginning of a new stage.”
- Four of Wands “First Fruits”.
- Five of Wands “Rivalry”.
- Six of Wands "Triumph".
- Seven of Wands “Guarding your interests.”
Group two:
- Eight of Wands “Movement without obstacles.”
- Nine of Wands “Readiness for anything.”
- Ten of Wands “Heavy Burden.”
- Page of Wands “Business Connections”.
- Knight of Wands “Professionalism”.
- Queen of Wands "High patronage."
- King of Wands “Career and Power.”
What are the Waite Tarot spreads?
The Rider Tarot layouts, the Waite Tarot, the interpretation of which is quite simple for beginners, are the third type in the history of tarot cards in chronological order. Thanks to the efforts of Arthur Waite and artist Pamela Smith, a unique deck was created that has been valued for a century. According to tarologists, although a large number of cards have been published by other authors, the universal Waite tarot has no analogues.
Waite's Universal Tarot - a deck that has no analogues
The peculiarity of the deck is that during fortune telling, the fortuneteller penetrates the client’s subconscious and intuitively, with the help of the layout and his own feelings, reveals the meaning of the questions of interest. And to reveal small events and other details, not only the major arcana were needed, but also the minor ones. For this reason, a complete set of cards with illustrations, called “Classic Tarot Cards,” has become a real find for fortune tellers, as well as for experienced fortune-tellers and beginners. Description of the Waite Tarot cards
The tarot card gallery consists of 78 units. The meaning of each of them is purely individual. A big role is played by the position in which the card fell - upright or upside down. When reading the Waite Tarot, you can ask a wide variety of questions, to which you can actually get answers in the smallest detail.
But before you lay out the cards and try to correctly interpret their meaning, you need a lot of preparation. I will tell you how to carry it out based on my own experience, because I began to guess professionally and correctly interpret the meaning of the layout 8 years later, after the Tarot deck was in my hands.
Should you trust inexperienced predictors?
Fortune telling is a very serious and responsible process. After all, without having skills in this matter, it is not recommended to seriously evaluate the alignment. Let me give you an example of what a false interpretation can lead to. You have probably all heard that we ourselves attract certain events into our lives.
If an inexperienced fortune teller or, God forbid, a charlatan, “sees” something in her own way and tells a woman that her husband has a mistress and will soon leave his family, then you can roughly guess what will happen. The wife will become a real “detective”. She will carefully check her husband’s phone and pockets, will monitor his behavior, and if the unfortunate man stays at work for an extra hour, then the wife will have a verdict in her head: “he is with his mistress.”
As a result, his wife will still pester him with her jealousy, causing him to pack his bags and head in an unknown direction. For this reason, you should not trust a fortune teller about whom you know nothing. You shouldn’t try to tell fortunes yourself if this is your first time holding a deck in your hands.
Preparing for Tarot reading
It is required to study in detail the interpretation of the Waite tarot cards using a textbook for beginners, which is called the “classic Waite tarot.”
The above points must be completed. After all, this is required for the correct execution of the ritual. The main thing is that there must be a special desire to use the power of thought to find the desired amrah and interpret it correctly. If a person does not believe the cards, then this will only get in the way. Therefore, this ceremony must be taken seriously.
It is very important to reflect and imagine what incident might fit the scenario. Therefore, not only theoretical knowledge is important, but also your own feelings. In other words, the “sixth sense” must be well developed.
In order to start working with a magic deck, you first need to familiarize yourself with the meaning of each card - without this, complete and reliable fortune telling simply will not work. Interpretation of Tarot cards is the most difficult, but at the same time the most interesting process for a tarot reader. And today we will talk about how you can generally interpret cards, how to learn to understand classic and specialized decks.
Ways to Interpret Tarot Cards
There are two main ways to interpret magic cards. The first is to study the basic meanings of each Arcana according to the instructions attached to the deck, specialized literature, various courses and master classes. The second is an independent study of the symbolic field of each card, when the tarot reader simply takes the deck and gradually, carefully examining each Arcana, records his own associations associated with it.
It is difficult to say which method is better, since each master has his own opinion on this matter. So, for example, for a person with a rich imagination, interpreting the Tarot Arcana in an intuitive way may be more convenient than memorizing book interpretations. Some people generally prefer to combine both methods - familiarity with the book, traditional meanings of the cards, as well as their own elaboration.
A lot depends on the deck itself. For example, the interpretation of Rider-Waite Tarot cards usually does not cause any difficulties, since all Arcana, including the Minor ones, are depicted in the form of simple pictures, the meaning of which can be understood without even looking at the book. But Aleister Crowley’s Tarot of Thoth cannot be understood intuitively, since the Minor Arcana are not drawn, and the meanings themselves put into the cards by the author are very different from the classical interpretations. Of course, for an experienced tarot reader this deck will not be particularly difficult, but it will be quite difficult for a beginner to work with it.
Personally, I try to find an individual approach to each deck. I studied the Thoth Tarot from the works of Aleister Crowley himself, and only then worked through each card independently, adding my own associations to the traditional meaning, which I recorded in a notebook. I began to study the Wild Unknown Tarot intuitively, and only then, after recording my own associations, I looked into the MBK - it turned out that my vision of the Arcana is very close to the meaning that the author put into them. The interpretation of Tarot cards in layouts made on Nicoletta Ceccoli’s deck still varies for me depending on the topic of fortune-telling: these cards are more reminiscent of metaphorical ones than traditional Tarot. The MBK for this deck seemed to me not at all informative. But it turned out to be difficult to study the Hermetic Tarot without a book attached to the deck.
As you can see, there is no single correct way - it all depends on you. For example, I know one girl who, on principle, does not look at reference books at all and works exclusively with her own feelings - her layouts always hit the mark, despite the fact that some of her interpretations are very far from the classical ones. So the interpretation of Tarot layouts is a purely individual thing.
General interpretation of the Major Arcana Tarot
Despite the fact that different decks may have different interpretations of the same card, the Major Arcana usually retain a similar meaning. Now we will look at the interpretation of the Waite Tarot cards - beginners can rely on these meanings. However, do not forget that the final interpretation depends on your personal perception and the specifics of the deck.
Card number | Title of the Major Arcana | Brief interpretation |
0 | Jester | Beginning, spontaneity, stupidity, something new, taking risks |
1 | Mage | Possibilities, action, concentration of will, awareness |
2 | Priestess | Intuition, inner voice, mystery, potential, trust |
3 | Empress | Fertility, motherhood, abundance, harmony with nature, sensuality |
4 | Emperor | Power, structure, strength, management, control |
5 | Hierophant | Commitment to tradition, compliance with rules, spirituality, mentoring |
6 | Lovers | Relationships, choices made by the heart, love |
7 | Chariot | Will, victory, self-affirmation |
8 | Force | Inner strength, curbing passions, patience, self-control |
9 | Hermit | Loneliness, spiritual search, inner experiences, rethinking |
10 | Wheel of Fortune | Fate, turning point in life, movement, change |
11 | Justice | Responsibility, decision, cause and effect |
12 | Hanged | Suspended state, the role of the victim, letting go, radical change |
13 | Death | The end of something, the transition to a new level, an inexorable force |
14 | Moderation | Harmony, balance, coherence, moderation |
15 | Devil | Attachments, slavery, materialism, harmful passions |
16 | Tower | Unexpected changes, getting rid of something, revolution |
17 | Star | Hopes, plans, self-realization, inspiration, peace |
18 | Moon | Illusions, fears, dark side, fantasies, imagination |
19 | Sun | Confidence, vitality, success, recognition, fame |
20 | Last Judgment | Karma, rewards/punishments, inner challenge, rebirth |
21 | World | Uniting, achieving, seeing the big picture, success, completion |
As you understand, the full interpretation of Tarot cards will be much broader than the meanings given in the table. But you need to expand the symbolic field of each Arcana yourself, based on your feelings.
A Brief Interpretation of the Rider-Waite Tarot Cards
So, we have talked about the main meaning of the Major Arcana, now we should move on to the Minor Arcana. We will also take White's interpretation of the Tarot as a basis. Please note that the interpretation of the Minor Arcana and court cards in different decks can change, sometimes quite significantly.
Wands
- Ace: new beginnings, breakthrough energy
- Two: Partnership, plans for the future
- Three: Success, leadership
- Four: Prosperity, harmony, enjoyment of the results of labor
- Five: Unrest, problems
- Six: Social recognition, success
- Seven: Competition, defending your position, views
- Eight: Rapid change, communication
- Nine: Self-Defense
- Ten: Success that brings difficulties
- Page: News, new interests
- Knight: Travel, action, trip
- Lady: Business acumen, activity
- King: Activity, influence
Cups/Bowls
- Ace: Creative energy, love, the beginning of a romance
- Two: Happy relationships, successful partnerships
- Troika: Holiday, party, celebration
- Four: Apathy, boredom, sadness, satiety
- Five: Depression, grief
- Six: Simple joys, nostalgia, greetings from the past
- Seven: Confusion, multiple options, illusions, dreams
- Eight: Lifestyle change, leaving something behind
- Nine: Desires Fulfilled
- Ten: Satisfaction, happiness, luck
- Page: News that touches your heart
- Knight: Invitation, proposal
- Lady: Intuition, help
- King: Gentleness, advice, healing, kind soul
Swords
- Ace: Critical moment, success through difficulties, triumph of intelligence
- Two: Neutral position, waiting, balance
- Three: Separation, unhappiness, anxiety
- Four: Retreat from the world, rest, sometimes hospital
- Five: Pointless struggle, restrictions
- Six: Get away from difficulties, troubles
- Seven: Theft, deception, refusal to resist
- Eight: Fall into a trap
- Nine: Mental anguish, worry, anxiety
- Ten: Failure, collapse, failure
- Page: Surveillance, receiving information by phone or letter
- Knight: Argumentation, destruction of change
- Lady: Bad faith, bitter experience
- King: Authority, ambition
Pentacles/Coins/Denarius
- Ace: Material success, good health
- Two: Manipulation of money or time, frivolous attitude
- Troika: New business, success
- Four: Success, but at the same time unwillingness to meet changes
- Five: Material losses, deterioration in health
- Six: Getting Help
- Seven: Willingness to work hard
- Eight: New hobby, study, work
- Nine: Self-made success, security
- Ten: Property, money, inheritance
- Page: News about money or work
- Knight: Caution, patience to achieve the goal
- Lady: Practicality, self-confidence
- King: Honesty, practical view of the situation
Interpretation of Tarot cards in relationship readings
It can be difficult for beginning tarot readers to interpret a particular card when it appears in a thematic reading. So, for example, what can the Ten of Pentacles mean if we ask about a person’s feelings, if the main meaning of the card is money, property, inheritance? In fact, the interpretation of the Tarot for relationships is not as complicated as it sometimes seems. You don’t have to memorize some lists of keywords and copy the meaning of each card in various areas of life into a notebook - you just need to turn on your imagination and think about how the traditional interpretation can manifest itself in a narrower way.
Let's take our example with the Ten of Pentacles: since the card talks about property and money, then it can answer the question about a person’s attitude like this: he is more concerned about the material background of the relationship, some kind of personal gain, rather than feelings. This may well be a marriage of convenience or a couple where one person has some kind of material benefit. A girl who clings to a young man for money or a man who is in a love affair with a “good match” - this could be this interpretation of the Tarot card. The Three of Cups in feelings will mean true joy from relationships, a celebration of the soul, or a union in which lovers spend a lot of time in companies, parties, and lead an active lifestyle in society. The main thing here is to think a little and turn on your imagination - then you will be able to intuitively choose the correct meaning of the card in any thematic scenario, not only in love.
Features of the interpretation of non-classical decks
Separately, it is worth mentioning the interpretation of cards in specialized decks, which differ from Rider-White, which is considered a classic. For example, the interpretation of Crowley's Tarot is simply impossible without studying the works of the author himself. This occultist's deck is based on the Kabbalah and astrological correspondences. It is filled with esoteric symbols, including those from Egyptian and Celtic mythology, so it cannot be interpreted purely intuitively. More precisely, if you wish, of course, it will work out, but without understanding the full depth of symbolism put into these cards by the author, you will not be able to see many of the subtlest nuances of interpretation.
The interpretation of the Decameron Tarot is based on the world of human passions. This deck is best suited for addressing love relationship issues. It will not be possible to tie the interpretation of cards to the classics when working with it - you need to study the specifics of the deck and penetrate into the meaning intended by the author.
The interpretation of the Tarot of Shadows by Vera Sklyarova is generally a topic for a separate discussion. Here you will not see the usual names of the Major and Minor Arcana, but instead you will meet dark angels, entities, phenomena and objects. So, for example, in the place of the usual Magician in this deck stands Satan, and the fourth Arcana is not the Emperor at all, but Lucifer. Among the Minor Arcana there are magical herbs and objects, human vices and tools of sorcerers - in a word, the deck is very far from the classics, and to understand it you need to be well versed in the world of black magic.
As you can see, cards can be interpreted in different ways. And a lot depends on your personal perception and the meaning laid down by the author.
All people interested in fortune telling with Tarot cards have definitely heard the name Rider Waite (White), because the deck he created is recognized as a classic version, from which tarot readers start when making their forecasts for the future. Waite Tarot interpretation and meaning of the cards, as well as general information about the deck - that’s what we’ll talk about in this material.
The history of the creation of the Rider Waite deck, its distinctive features
The personality of Waite himself is of quite great interest - he was a comprehensively developed person, engaged in translating books, as well as writing his own works and research activities.
Rider White had his own vision of the use of Tarot cards. So, he called for using them exclusively as a mystical attribute, and was against their magical use.
Waite was helped in creating his Tarot deck by a woman with psychic abilities - Pamela Colman Street, an artist and member of the Order of the Golden Dawn. It was she who developed the graphic image of the arcana.
Perhaps her drawings at first glance seem quite primitive, but they tell in detail about the small details of the design and faces of the characters, which indicates the deep sacred meaning of the cards.
Before you begin to interpret the Waite Tarot, you need to note the characteristic features of this deck:
- There have been changes to the plot illustrations of each of the 78 arcana. Before this, Low cards looked almost the same as playing cards - they only contained information about suit and value (with the exception of 4 “court cards”). And in his deck, Rider White developed an illustration for each of the Minor Arcana, personifying their deep meaning.
- Changed card order. So “Strength” (11th card) in the Waite Tarot took the place of “Justice” (8th).
- Another meaning of the “Lovers” card. Previously, the 6th Tarot card was called “Choice” and depicted an insecure young man who could not make a choice between two queens. In White's deck, the meaning of the arcana has changed dramatically - now the card depicts a biblical scene with the participation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and tells about original sin, love and passion.
- The "Genuine Tarot" is very symbolic, while the Waite Tarot is more esoteric. All arcana of the deck are described in simple, easy-to-understand language. These cards can be used by beginners.
Description of the meaning of Rider White Tarot cards
Major Arcana
Jester (0th lasso). The card will tell about the reckless behavior, stupidity of a youth, tomfoolery, extravagance. It will also indicate uncertainty and incomprehensibility. In the opposite position: speaks of alertness, waste of energy.
Mag. A person strives for independent achievements, is distinguished by energy, strong will, skill, and dexterity. Smart intentions to influence the world. The beginning of new projects, the birth of children. In the opposite position: speaks of passivity, lack of will, conservatism, lack of experience. The real does not correspond to the expected. Inhibition of the process.
High Priestess. It is a heavy card that speaks of the unknown, deception, and concealment of information. The person does not know who is really in control of the situation. He will also talk about the intuitive perception of the world, the influence of the subconscious on our lives. Reverse: secrets are revealed, the situation becomes clearer, negative changes, materialism.
Empress. Speaks of action, initiative, and implementation of something. This is a card of creation, fertility, financial profit, stability. In the reverse position, he will talk about laziness, lack of action, creative unfulfillment, fear and addiction.
Emperor. Indicator of authority, father. The Emperor speaks of fundamentality, solidity, material wealth, and describes a strong-willed person. The mind prevails over the emotional sphere. A very successful lasso for men. The opposite position: there is no father or his influence is very weak, the routine of life is disrupted. Subordination.
Hierophant(also called Priest or Pope). Evidence of training and mentoring. Predicts contacts, communication, friendship, charity and spirituality. But at the same time there is no finances, sex, or household order. In reverse: a period of intrigue, dark plots, doubts.
Lovers. You may need to make some decisions. The main meaning of the lasso is love themes, and we are talking about true spiritual love, and not about sexual desire. In the reverse position: it will tell about unrealistic plans, disturbed harmony, the presence of internal personal conflicts.
Chariot. It will indicate a zealous defense of one’s position, a period of conflicts and disagreements (may talk about military action). A person will be able to cope with all challenges. In the reverse position: not enough vitality, knowledge. Period of stagnation.
Force. Finding a balance between fear and haste. Kindness and strong will help you achieve what you want. In the reverse position: intellect and instincts conflict with each other, your plans collapse, and a force is released that is no longer realistic to hold.
Hermit. It will tell about prudence, making informed decisions, but also about separation from the world, secret plans, asceticism, perfectionism, loneliness. A person does not depend on society, he lives on his own. In the opposite position: excess perfectionism, a person demands too much from himself and others. Rash behavior that is dangerous for himself.
Wheel of Fortune. It promises rather dubious luck, which is best treated as a surprise. Talks about strange gifts of fate, unexpected acquaintances, proposals, changes. In reverse, it demonstrates the desire for change, but instead, receiving delays and interference.
Justice(also called fairness). In this case, truth in any of its concepts will triumph. Karma controls a person’s destiny and decides when and to whom to give what they deserve. The beginning of legal proceedings and the conclusion of a marriage union are possible. In the reverse position: negative karma is worked out, others are biased towards you
Hanged. Arkan speaks of spirituality, the desire to comprehend higher wisdom, harmony and humility. The verdict of fate begins to take effect, negative karma is worked out. A person suffers from voluntary torment and illness. The opposite position will tell about pride and selfishness.
Death. Something new comes, often unexpectedly. The current situation is changing. A person renounces his will and gains inner freedom. In the opposite position it speaks of stagnation, a dead end.
Moderation(also called Abstinence). The map sets out certain frames, modes, systems. You will have to make efforts to achieve what you want. Monotonous work, lack of creativity. In reverse: it will talk about sudden disturbances in order, excessive emotionality, and anxiety.
Devil. It is a fatal lasso, the meaning of which is quite negative. It will indicate karmic attachments, selfishness, strong pride, and increased aggressiveness. A person does not know how to love. In the reverse position: “insight” and spiritual improvement are possible.
Tower. Higher powers intervene in life, drastic changes. In reverse, it speaks of fear and internal tension.
Star. It is a karmic card, it promises the fulfillment of plans, but not now. An inverted “Star” speaks of depression, uncertainty, detachment from everything, and laziness.
Moon. Indicates danger, uncertainty, unknown, confusion in business. The person feels lonely and abandoned. In the opposite position it speaks of mercy and clarification of the situation.
Sun. A fortuneteller knows how to enjoy life, his wishes will be fulfilled. It is an indicator of triumph, reward, optimism. In the reverse position: the past interferes with the completion of the present. Increased egocentrism.
Last Judgment. Any restrictions are eliminated, a person rediscovers himself, works off his bad karma. The reverse card tells about a difficult period of life, resistance to change.
World. A symbol of wisdom, gaining knowledge, openness, the desire to change and improve. The reverse lasso speaks of partial victory; one feels an unpleasant limitation in development and spiritual growth.
This was the abbreviated meaning of the Rider Waite Tarot cards (Major Arcana). Also, when considering the meaning of the Waite Tarot, we must not forget about the group of Minor Arcana, which the following video will tell about
There are many different tarot decks. Each deck has its own individual design, its own history, and origin. Behind each deck is its creator, who put his experience, feelings, knowledge and faith into the image of each card.
Rider–Waite deck of cards- this is the work of several people at once. As the name of the deck suggests, it owes its origins to Arthur Edward Waite and William Ryder.
Actually this is not true. There was also a third person who took part in the creation of the deck of cards, and an important and significant one at that.
Description of the deck
The Rider-Waite deck of cards is still very popular among both professionals and beginning tarot readers. The deck owes its origin to Order of the Golden Dawn, which existed in Great Britain throughout the second half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Arthur Edward Waite occupied a high position in the order, he was an explorer and mystical scientist, and had extensive knowledge of Freemasonry. In 1910, he had the idea to create his own deck of Tarot cards, each card of which would be a kind of key to knowledge.
Under his leadership, artist Pamela Colman-Smith began designing the deck, and William Ryder became the first publisher of new Tarot cards. The author himself called his deck “The Illustrated Key to the Tarot.”
Despite the fact that the deck was relatively close to the classic Tarot deck, it has its own important features. For example, Cards numbered eleven and eight are swapped. Waite considered it more correct to assign Strength number eight, and Justice takes its place in the deck at number eleven.
The creator did not comment on this peculiar rearrangement; he only clarified that he made this decision based on important and reliable sources. The changes also affected the major lasso “Lovers”. Traditionally, it was customary to depict this card as a certain choice that a young man must make when he is between two girls. One girl personified the mind, the other - feelings.
Waite changed not only the image on the map, but also its entire meaning. From now on, the card had nothing to do with the choice and looked like an illustration of a biblical story. The card shows naked Adam and Eve in Paradise. The card was interpreted as feelings, love, passion and nothing more.
To this day, even those who preferred the Rider-Waite deck to the others can interpret the Lovers lasso in the old fashioned way, as a fateful choice that needs to be made.
Important changes also affected the minor arcana. Now each card of all four suits also depicted simple plots, based on which the meaning of the card could be easily interpreted. Accompanying your deck Waite published a book. It contained a complete description of the deck, interpretation of each card, layouts and other information regarding the deck.
Characteristics of Tarot-Waite
The deck begins with the major arcana. Let's look at all the major arcana:
Interpretation and description of the minor arcana
Interpretation of the minor arcana not as diverse as in the case of the major arcana. Most often, the minor arcana gives only one meaning or is adjusted by neighboring cards and is understood quite simply.
In order to interpret the minor arcana from the Rider-Waite deck, you will have to learn to understand the image on the card.
For example, ace of swords depicted as a sword raised upward, at the tip of which a golden crown floats. The card predicts victory, achievement, success. The Ten of Swords depicts a man with ten swords stuck into him. The card may indicate betrayal, great losses, or a heavy blow.
The Two of Cups depicts a woman and a man. They stand opposite each other with cups in their hands, ready to drink to good luck, love and prosperity. This is exactly the interpretation the card should have.
Layouts
The fastest schedule is daily schedule, month, year. It is enough to pull out just one card from the deck to understand what awaits you in the future indicated at the beginning of the layout. The same layout can be used for YES/NO fortune telling. For more experienced tarot readers, a good option from quick layouts would be fortune telling with three cards.
This layout is also universal. It can be used when fortune telling about a situation, and when telling fortunes about the future, and when telling fortunes about love. The first card signifies the past or where it all began, the second card signifies the present and what you need to pay attention to now, and the third card will give you a glimpse into the future.
A more complex but universal layout is Celtic cross. This layout is very popular and has a lot of different options. A more complete layout consists of ten cards laid out in a specific order (depending on which version of the Celtic cross you chose). The layout gives a complete and clear answer to any question asked.
In addition to universal layouts, there are also those that are intended for fortune telling exclusively on one thing, for example, love relationships or health.
The famous Waite Tarot deck of cards was created by English occultist Arthur Edward Waite (1857–1942). He was an expert in the study of Kabbalah, Freemasonry and other mystical teachings.
The Rider Waite Tarot originated in the early 20th century.
The deck was first published in December 1909 by Williams Rider, hence its name. In addition, according to some data, this deck is also called “Ryday-Waite-Smith”, because professional artist and designer Pamela Colman Smith helped illustrate a unique gallery of Tarot cards.
Very often this deck is called the Universal Waite Tarot.
Handmade
We should begin with a short description of Mrs. Smith's life. Pamela was born in 1978 in England. Since childhood, I have been interested in fine arts, which, having reached the right age, I began to study at one of the universities in the USA.
Under Waite's careful guidance, she created 78 color images for the Tarot cards. The drawings were so bright and realistic that after publishing, this deck became extremely popular.
These are the first Tarot cards where not only the Major Arcana were drawn, but also all the remaining 56 cards, called the Minor Arcana.
In choosing symbols for his cards, Waite relied on the occult works of Eliphas Levi, who lived in the 19th century.
Pamela Colman Smith created the designs for the Waite Tarot
Differences between Rider Waite cards and the classic Tarot deck
A structural feature of the Rider White Tarot is that the creator of the cards changed the order of the Arcana “Justice” at number eight and the Arcana “Strength” at number eleven. But the author himself did not explain the reasons why he did this, limiting himself to general explanations.
In most later versions of Tarot card decks, created even in the likeness of Arthur's deck, the eleventh and eighth Arcana are again in their old places, as in the classic deck.
You can verify the latter by looking through various thematic resources on Tarot cards on the Internet.
In addition to this innovation, Waite also changed the symbols on one of the cards of the higher Arcana “Lovers”, located at number 6. The rest of the Major Arcana in the Waite Tarot had exactly the same symbolism as the classic deck.
In old decks of cards, in the Tarot of Marseilles deck created by de Gebelin, as well as in other decks of followers of the French school, a young man was drawn on this card between two women, in an uncertain pose. Sometimes two female figures were depicted.
In the Waite Tarot, the interpretation of this card is quite unusual. The fact is that on this map he depicts a picture from the Bible: naked Adam and Eve in paradise, and above them the shining sun and Archangel Raphael. There is absolutely no choice here, there is only a love motive and everything that people associate with this concept: passion, attraction, vice. It should be added that many tarot readers, even when laying out the Rider Waite Tarot deck, use the “Lovers” interpretation for the concept of meaning. A more detailed interpretation of Waite's Tarot cards can be found in his writings.
It should be added that it is extremely important to fully understand the meaning of the Tarot cards.
The Waite tarot lovers are depicted as Adam and Eve
Interpretation of the Major Arcana
It is noted that in order to make it easier to learn how to interpret the cards from this deck, it is necessary to study the description of the Major Arcana.
Below is an interpretation of the Universal Tarot (Waite Tarot) cards, which relate to the Major Arcana:
- Fool. They literally predict unexpected changes in life. Inverted - problems in various areas of life.
- Mag. Certain successes on the way to your goal, excessive self-confidence. Inverted - excessive selfishness, deterioration of relationships with friends and family.
- High Priestess. I am hiding some important information from you. Inverted - weakness of spirit, indecision.
- Empress. Mutual understanding in the family, love, the approaching birth of a child. Inverted - constant quarrels with loved ones, problems in the financial sphere.
- Emperor. The appearance of a person in your life who will become your support. Inverted - the presence of ill-wishers.
- Priest - wedding or the beginning of a new life. Inverted - describes weakness of character, inability to defend one’s point of view.
- Lovers. A union that is sure to be strong. Inverted - disappointment in a loved one, divorce, destruction of a business.
- Chariot. Long journey. Inverted - collapse of plans, disorganization.
- Force. Good health and self-confidence, the ability to stand up for yourself. Inverted - nervous breakdown, problems with mental state.
- Hermit. The desire to succeed, even in the face of enormous obstacles. Inverted - fear of opening up to other people, loneliness.
It is also necessary to remember that there are other Major Arcana:
- Wheel of Fortune. Frequent changes in mood and desires, luck. Inverted - financial losses, life problems.
- Hanged. The desire to be freed from the guardianship of loved ones. Inverted - depression, a serious illness.
- Death. It implies a transition to a new path in life. Inverted - disappointment in a person who was an ideal, collapse of hopes.
This is not a complete list of the Major Arcana, there are also: Justice, Temperance, Devil, Tower, Star, Moon, Sun, Last Judgment, Peace.
The chariot promises a long journey
Rider Waite card spreads
There are various Rider Tarot spreads.
Here are some of these tarot readings:
- playing the fool;
- Celtic cross;
- Leonardo;
- star;
- gate.
Layouts are divided depending on the purpose of fortune telling:
- answers to questions about the current situation;
- related to the problem of choice;
- description of love relationships;
- related to general problems;
- schedule for the future.
One of the popular layouts called the “Celtic Cross” was also invented by Arthur Waite. This name was promoted by its visual similarity to the Celtic cross. In this situation, it will not be difficult to tell your fortune by laying out the cards according to the instructions, a detailed description of which can be found almost everywhere.
If you see words somewhere about the classic Waite Tarot deck, then do not be surprised, because for many people, especially in the English environment, this fortune-telling system is a classic, although there are many other similar systems. It is surprising that the classic Waite Tarot is one of the most popular in our country.
Waite Tarot is a universal deck that will help you look into the past, future, and learn everything about the present. The most powerful mystics and clairvoyants use this tarot to get answers to their questions. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced magician, the Rider Waite Tarot is a great addition to your collection.
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Waite Tarot - Major Arcana
Today there are various decks of tarot cards. This is also the Baphomet tarot. This deck was created by American artist Pamela Colman Smith. The Rider Waite tarot saw the light of day at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, it has become an integral attribute in the work of every esotericist.
To this day, the teaching itself remains mysterious, a subject of debate and speculation. If you want to learn everything you can about this deck, you can use the book “Waite Tarot as a System: Theory and Practice.” The compiler of this book is Andrey Kostenko.
The book will help you answer many common questions about tarot cards in general and reveal some of the deck's secrets. In order to get started with the universal Waite tarot, you need to become familiar with the major arcana.
Fool- significant changes are coming in your life, which will most likely be unplanned and will require a lot of vitality from you. Inverted (hereinafter - P.) - instability, malfunctions, carelessness, helplessness, making mistakes.
Mage- progress, achievement of set goals, great opportunities, comprehension of something new, self-confidence. P. - fame, selfishness, loss of ties with family or friends, psychological illnesses, unfulfilled dreams.
High Priestess- intuition, the power of emotions and feelings, extrasensory abilities, a large number of secrets that will be hidden from you. P. - weakness, indecision, seething of various emotions, lack of spirituality, intuition.
Empress- love, understanding, mutual assistance, wedding, birth of children, harmony. P. - lack of balance and harmony, irritability, money problems, troubles at home.
Emperor- a powerful, strong person, purposeful, who will become a reliable support, help in the work sphere and in love. P. - pressure, powerlessness, presence of enemies, failures, moral violence.
Priest- sexual attraction, search for truth, wedding, presence of a wise mentor, powerful and strong. You should listen to this person, as he will lead to success. P. - cruelty, increased interest, violation of canons, weakness, inability to defend one’s thoughts.
Lovers- the embodiment of the first people on earth, a strong union that will be crowned with success, the right choice, harmony with oneself and others. P. - disappointments, breakdown of relationships, discussion of plans that are almost impossible to implement, illness.
Chariot- travel, victory, striving for light and triumph, confidence, overcoming all obstacles. P. - defeats, negative emotions, uncontrollable rage, lack of organization, failure.
Force- platonic love, recovery, replenishment of the body’s vital reserves, fearlessness, harmony, willingness to take responsibility and act. P. - despotism, tyranny, detachment, defeat, an unbalanced person next to you who will negatively impact your life.
Hermit- knowledge, detachment, caution, removing unnecessary acquaintances from the field, the ability to achieve success in solving the most complex problems, awareness of mystery, truth. P. - loneliness, forced isolation, fear of others, fraud, neglect of reason.
Wheel of Fortune- movement, desire for success, inconstancy, frequent mood changes, changes for the better, luck. P. - gambling, losing, money problems, failures, inability to self-realize.
Justice- making the right decision, winning a competition, respect from colleagues, professionalism, balance. P. - fanaticism, aggression, despotism, money problems, abuse of power.
Hanged- a martyr who made a conscious sacrifice, the search for personal freedom, change, you move to a new level, renunciation of material wealth. P. - illness, passivity, creative stagnation, futile sacrifice, depression.
Death- does not imply physical death, it is the end of one life stage and the beginning of a new one. Change in life, change. P. - depression, loss, betrayal of ideals, collapse of plans.
Moderation- economy, the ability to compromise, diplomatic relations, the emergence of new employees, humility. P. - trials, struggle in the work sphere, losses, stinginess, incontinence, breakup of relationships.
Devil- various challenges await you along the way, but you have enough strength and desire to overcome them. Obsession with power and money. P. - ambition, cruelty, failure of plans, uncontrollable situation.
Tower- difficulties, devastation in the soul, collapse of plans, losses, oppression. P. - financial losses, severance of attachments, disaster, deception on the part of a loved one.
Star- your life will completely change for the better, new perspectives, recovery, renewal of spirit, happiness and peace. P. - isolation, dissatisfaction with oneself, disbelief, powerlessness, disappointment.
Moon- deception, you don’t know something and it significantly spoils your life, the presence of an enemy, illness is likely in the near future. P. - instability, illness, fears, dangers.
Sun- health, conception, birth of children, happiness, wedding, material wealth, harmony with oneself. P. - recovery, impatience, success, but excessive self-confidence.
Last Judgment- change, rebirth, new job, wedding, birth of children, good news, victory over oneself. P. - fear, illness, resistance to natural changes in life, repentance.
World- success, harmony, travel, pleasant meeting. P. - calmness, willingness to help others.
Swords - interpretation and meaning of cards
Ace of Swords- victory, impact on people, birth of children, wedding, financial stability. P. - deception, severance of communication, despotism, tyranny.
Deuce- strength, readiness to defeat the enemy, you have already passed a difficult period and there will be improvements ahead. P. - deception, betrayal, showdown, promiscuity.
Troika- broken heart, love triangle, breakup, confrontation with others, a large number of negative emotions, betrayal. P. - grievances, a situation that cannot be changed; you feel sorry for yourself too often, nothing can be changed.
Four- loneliness, escape from life, trying to relax, improving health. P. - hypocrisy, lack of funds, loss of close friends.
Five- tension, lack of faith, conflicts, someone is encroaching on what belongs to you. P. - deception, fraud, bad deal, lack of self-confidence.
Six- you managed to overcome difficulties, there will only be changes for the better, travel, success. P. - you are too slow, you need to be more decisive, problems are on the way.
Seven- next to you is a liar who pretends to be someone else, he encroaches on what belongs to you, spreads gossip, and because of him there are a lot of problems. P. - be on the lookout, they will give you good advice, offer patronage, do not refuse the help of an influential person.
Eight- the situation is getting out of control, plans collapse, health problems, conflicts. P. - you can’t hesitate, it’s time to act, since your indecision can significantly worsen the situation.
Nine- disappointment, mental illness, suffering, betrayal, betrayal. P. - hope, faith, the need to pull yourself together.
Ten- grief, betrayal by a loved one, the need to give up everything and start living again. P. - trouble, next to you there is a very strange person who is plotting.
Page- a young man who is ready to help you, laziness, lack of strength. P. - enemies, bad news, variables for the worse.
Knight- the appearance of a strong person who is ready to protect you, movement, victory. P. - accident, aggression, illness, appearance of enemies.
King- an adult domineering, cruel and strong man involved in politics or military affairs. P. - submission, struggle, conflict situation, competition.
Waite Tarot Deck - Cups
Ace of Cups- generosity, wedding for love, children, abundance, creative energy. P. - selfishness, unhappiness in love, breakup of relationships.
Deuce- love, carnal pleasures, unity with a partner, passion. P. - disagreements, cooling of feelings, unrequited love, promiscuous sexual relations.
Troika- success, material well-being, positive emotions, recovery. P. - betrayal, failure, lack of harmony.
Four- longing, depression, melancholy, reluctance to do something in your life. P. - good changes, love, new acquaintances.
Five- losses, depression, relationship breakdown, emotional wounds. P. - the emergence of new friends, rethinking the situation, calmness.
Six- financial well-being, the appearance of an old lover, family happiness. P. - vanity, learning new skills, approaching a joyful event.
Seven- flight of fancy, too strong emotions, confusion, inability to adequately assess the situation. P. - making the right decision, overcoming difficulties, moving towards success.
Eight- separation, revolution in the value system, fatigue, there is a chance to start all over again. P. - new acquaintances, strong feelings, happiness.
Nine- success, financial stability, health, control over the situation. P. - abuse of power and wealth.
Ten- happiness, marriage with a loved one, desire for success. P. - instability, quarrels with loved ones, problems at work.
Page- strong emotional connection, interesting acquaintances, creative energy, possible travel. P. - not using all resources, betrayal, intrigue and gossip.
Knight- happiness, love, success. P. - mistakes, negative news, love triangle, fraud.
Queen- love, the opportunity to realize oneself, happiness in family life, wisdom. P. - gossip, promiscuity, the desire to escape from reality.
King- strong marriage, patronage of an adult man. P. - deception, fraud, cruelty, excessive ambition.
The meaning of pentacles
Ace of Pentacles- success, harmony, emergence of prospects. P. - anxiety, ruin, obsession with money.
Deuce- luck, pleasure, positive changes, good news. P. - anxiety, money problems, delusion, loss of control over the situation.
Troika- material benefits, the emergence of new partners, professionalism. P. - criticism, inexperience, stagnation.
Four- confidence, financial stability, inheritance. P. - obsession with power and money, indecision, failure.
Five- illness, failure, collapse. P. - confrontation with failures, the emergence of like-minded people.
Six- generosity, success at work, prosperity. P. - deception, fraud, loss of a large sum of money.
Seven- financial growth, movement towards the intended goal. P. - loss, bankruptcy.
Eight- success, creative fulfillment, pleasure from life. P. - routine, lack of plans, melancholy.
Nine- rest, material wealth, stability. P. - loss of money, betrayal, loneliness.
Ten- making a profit, inheritance, getting closer to relatives. P. - collapse, bankruptcy, difficult situation.
Page- gaining new knowledge, new acquaintances, changes for the better. P. - disorganization, thoughtless spending.
Knight- profit, travel, professionalism, good news. P. - instability, disorganization, losses.
Queen- patronage, generosity. P. - deception, greed, stinginess.
King- a practical person, success, will and determination. P. - dangerous fraud with money.
Wands - interpretation
Ace of Wands- luck, money, activity, career growth. P. - apathy, melancholy, failure at work.
Deuce- belief in success, gaining new knowledge, stability. P. - uncertainty, doubt, melancholy.
Troika- stability, success, reliable cooperation. P. - illness, loss, self-doubt.
Four- financial well-being, fulfillment of desires, success. P. - good news, material well-being, you need to make every effort to get what you want.
Five- emergence of competitors, quarrels, defense of interests, emergence of a source of income. P. - conflicts, fraud.
Six- victory, ambition, leadership. P. - lack of self-confidence, problems with money, unpleasant news.
Seven- competitors, conflicts, it is necessary to show determination. P. - stinginess, depression, confusion.
Eight- travel, fulfillment of desires, haste. P. - unpleasant travel, pressure.
Nine- physical health, delay, struggle. P. - stubbornness, danger, obstacles on the way.
Ten- fame, success, taking on other people's problems. P. - cruelty, it will be difficult to achieve success.
Page- cordiality, good news, implementation of plans, ambitions. P. - rivalry, deception, trick.
Knight- trip, friendliness, egocentrism. P. - problems at work, envy, competition.
Queen- professionalism, independence, experience, money. P. - selfishness, deception, envy.
King- success, happy union, wealth and power. P. - despotism, conflict, cruelty.