Tarot

Major Arcana

0 The Fool:

Upright: beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, free spirit, potential, opportunity, the unknown, curiosity, excitement YES

Reversed: holding back, recklessness, risk-taking, not ready, fear of the unknown, taking too may risks, disregard of consequences NO


I The Magician:

Upright: manifestation, reourcefulness, power, inspired action, bringing intention to fruition, turning ideas into reality, YES

Reversed: manipulation, poor planning, untapped talents, struggle to see progress, greed, trickery, not using your potential, cautious YES


II The High Priestess:

Upright: intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, subconscious mind, hidden mysteries, ability to travel between the conscious and subconscious, understanding of the universe, spiritual enlightenment, inner illumination, wisdom, conditional YES

Reversed: secrets, disconnection from intuition, withdrawal, silence, doubting intuition, gossip, hesitant NO


III The Empress:

Upright: femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance, creative expression, Mother Earth archetype, connection to nature, Venus, YES

Reversed: creative block, dependence on others, issues around body image, being overprotective, being controlling, conditional NO


IV The Emperor:

Upright: authority, establishment, structure, father figure, Father archetype, Aries, Mars, leadership, world knowledge and expertise, YES

Reversed: domination, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibilty, rigid thinking, abuse of power, shying away from leadership roles, cautious NO


V The Hierophant:

Upright: spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition, institutions, Taurus, formal doctrine, working with teachers/mentors, spiritual awareness, formal study, rituals, being part of an institution, cautious YES

Reversed: personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo, being your own teacher, inner wisdom, following one's own path, going against tradition, hesitant YES


VI The Lovers:

Upright: love, harmony, duality, relationships, union, values alignment, choices, conscious connections, soul mates, open communicaiton, raw honesty, figuring out your beliefs, unifying dual forces, YES

Reversed: self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values, being out of sync with those around you, strained relationships, feeling in a relationship are not mutual, tough choices, inner conflicts, NO


VII The Chariot:

Upright: control, willpower, success, action, determination, strength, channeling inner power, self-discipline, courage, travel, YES

Reversed: self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction, lost motivation, NO


VIII Strength:

Upright: strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion, determination, power, inner strength, overcoming obstacles, persistence, patience, composure, maturity, YES

Reversed: inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion, vulnerability, aggressive behavior, NO


IX The Hermit:

Upright: soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance, drawing attention inward, inner knowledge, self-discovery, contemplation, retreating, seclusion, YES

Reversed: isolation, loneliness, withdrawal, not taking enough time for personal reflection, taking isolation too far, becoming absorbed in oneself, unwelcome isolation, NO


X Wheel of Fortune:

Upright: good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, turning point, change, life returning to normal, factors outside of your control, critical turning point, cautious YES

Reversed: bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles, change causing stress, breaking a negative cycle, probable YES


XI Justice:

Upright: justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law, you will be judged for your actions, YES OR NO depending on the situation

Reversed: unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty, you've done something morally wrong, consequences of your actions, you are not willing to take full accountability for your actions, blaming others, inner critic, legal complications, NO


XII The Hanged Man:

Upright: pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives, release things that no longer serve you, unexpected halt in projects, feeling stuck, YES

Reversed: delays, resistance, stalling, indecision, keeping busy and distracted, racing mind, getting stuck, being left on hold by other people, moving on after a pause, NO


XIII Death:

Upright: endings, change, transformation, transition, new opportunities, renewal, necessary endings, unexpected change, letting go of unhealthy attachments, YES

Reversed: resistance to change, personal transformation, inner purging, harmful viewpoints from your past, NO


XIV Temperance:

Upright: balance, moderation, patience, purpose, go with the flow, getting life back into order, remaining calm and collected, managing emotions, middle path, peacekeeping, avoiding extremes, harmony, alchemy, higher learning, YES

Reversed: imbalance, excess, self-healing, re-alignment, restoring balance, something off, self-evulation, NO


XV The Devil:

Upright: shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality, materialism, change is possible, powerful attachment between two people, wild side, NO

Reversed: releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachement, verge of a breakthrough, confronting inner fears, hiding your darker self from others, YES


XVI The Tower:

Upright: sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening, the unexpected, destruction, natural disaster, health problems, divorce, fincancial failure, job loss, loss of a loved one, rebuilding, spiritual awakening, revelation, NO

Reversed: personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster, upheaval, questioning values, spiritul awakening, changing beliefs, existential crisis, minimizing destruction, NO


XVII The Star:

Upright: hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality, relief after destruction, peace, generosity, hopeful YES

Reversed: lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection, test of faith, uninspired, disengaged, conditional NO


XVIII The Moon:

Upright: Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition, repressed emotions reappearing, uncertainty, power of the moon, divine feminine, cautious NO

Reversed: Release of fear, repressed emotion, inner confusion, working through fears and anxieties, receiving but not understanding intuitive messages, dreams, cautious NO


XIX The Sun:

Upright: positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality, abundance, strength, things will get better, inner energy, increase in physical energy, enthusiasm, good health, enthusiastic YES

Reversed: inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic, struggling to see the bright side, tentative YES


XX Judgement:

Upright: judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution, higher level of consciousness, spiritual awakening, life-changing decision, blend of intuition and intellect, sharing struggles/experiences with others in a group environment, resolute YES

Reversed: Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call, reflection, sefl-evaluation, not listening to intuition, probable NO


XXI The World:

Upright: completion, integration, accomplishment, travel, wholeness, achievement, fulfillment, reflection, celebration, gratitude, close to completion, enthusiastic YES

Reversed: seeking personal closure, shortcuts, delays, not taking all the necessary steps, cautious NO

Minor Arcana

Cups

Ace of Cups

Upright: love, new relationships, compassion, creativity, empathetic YES

Reversed: self-love, intuition, repressed emotions, cautious NO

II of Cups

Upright: unified love, partnership, mutual attraction, definite YES

Reversed: self-love, break-ups, disharmony, distrust, cautious NO

III of Cups

Upright: celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations, enthusiastic YES

Reversed: independence, alone time, hardcore partying, three is a crowd, soft NO

IV of Cups

Upright: meditation, contemplation, apathy, reevaluation, soft NO

Reversed: retreat, withdrawal, checking in for alignment, cautious YES

V of Cups

Upright: regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism, probable NO

Reversed: personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on, conditional YES

VI of Cups

Upright: revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy, positive YES

Reversed: living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness, cautious NO

VII of Cups

Upright: opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion, impressive YES

Reversed: alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choices, careful NO

VIII of Cups

Upright: disappointment abandonment, withdrawal, escapism, clear NO

Reversed: trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, walking away, encouraging YES

IX of Cups

Upright: contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true, YES

Reversed: inner happiness, materialism, dissatisfaction, indulgence, strong NO

X of Cups

Upright: divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment, affirmative YES

Reversed: disconnection, misaligned values, struggling relationships, strong NO

Page of Cups

Upright: creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility, cautious YES

Reversed: new ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks, emotional immaturity, NO

Knight of Cups

Upright: creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty, YES

Reversed: overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody, NO

Queen of Cups

Upright: compassionate, caring, emotionally stable, intuitive, in flow, YES

Reversed: inner feelings, self-care, self-love, co-dependency, NO

King of Cups

Upright: emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic, YES

Reversed: self-compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, emotionally manipulative, NO

Pentacles

Ace of Pentacles

Upright: new financial of career opportunity, manifestation, abundance, strong YES

Reversed: lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight, gradual NO

II of Pentacles

Upright: multiple priorities, time management, prioritization, adaptability, resolute YES

Reversed: over-committed, disorganization, repriortization, hesitant NO

III of Pentacles

Upright: teamwork, collaboration, learning , implementation, YES as long as you aren’t doing it alone

Reversed: dishanrmony, misalignment, working alone, NO

IV of Pentacles

Upright: saving money, security, conservatism, scarcity, control, NO

Reversed: over-spending, greed, self-protection, YES

V of Pentacles

Upright: financial loss, poverty, lac mindset, isolation, worry, NO

Reversed: recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty, YES

VI of Pentacles

Upright: giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity, YES

Reversed: self-care, unpaid debts, one-sided charity, NO

VII of Pentacles

Upright: long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment, YES

Reversed: lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward, NO

VIII of Pentacles

Upright: apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development, YES

Reversed: self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity, NO

IX of Pentacles

Upright: abundance, luxury, self-sufficiency, financial independence, YES

Reversed: self-worth, over-investment in work, hustling, NO

X of Pentacles

Upright: wealth, financial security, family, long-term success, contribution, YES

Reversed: the dark side of wealth, financial failure or loss, NO

Page of Pentacles

Upright: manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development, YES

Reversed: lack of progress, procrastination, learn from failure, NO

Knight of Pentacles

Upright: hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism, YES

Reversed: self-discipline, boredom, feeling stuck, perfectionism, YES

Queen of Pentacles

Upright: nurturing, practical, providing financially, working parent, affirmative YES

Reversed: financial independence, self-care, work-home conflict, solid NO

King of Pentacles

Upright: wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline, abundance, favorable YES

Reversed: financially inept, obsessed with wealth and status, stubborn, wary NO

Swords

Ace of Swords

Upright: breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success, strong YES

Reversed: inner clarity, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgment, NO

II of Swords

Upright: difficult decisions, weighing up options, an impasse, avoidance, NO

Reversed: indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate, NO

III of Swords

Upright: heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt, NO

Reversed: negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness, strong YES

IV of Swords

Upright: rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation, NO

Reversed: exhaustion, burn-our, deep contemplation, stagnation, YES

V of Swords

Upright: conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs, YES

Reversed: reconciliation, makings amends, past resentment, NO

VI of Swords

Upright: transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage, solemn YES

Reversed: personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business, NO

VII of Swords

Upright: betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically, cautious NO

Reversed: imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets, cautious YES

VIII of Swords

Upright: negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality, hesitant NO

Reversed: self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open to new perspectives, hopeful YES

IX of Swords

Upright: anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares, cautious NO

Reversed: inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry, cautious YES

X of Swords

Upright: painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis, definite NO

Reversed: recovery regeneration, resisting an inevitable end, hopeful YES

Page of Swords

Upright: new ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating, enthusiastic YES

Reversed: self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste, hesitant NO

Knight of Swords

Upright: ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking, determined YES

Reversed: restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out, conditional NO

Queen of Swords

Upright: independent, unbiased judgment, clear boundaries, direct communication, resolute YES

Reversed: overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted, hesitant NO

King of Swords

Upright: mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth

Reversed: quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation

Wands

Ace of Wands

Upright: inspiration, new opportunities, growth, potential, resolute YES

Reversed: emerging idea, lack of direction, distractions, delays, cautious NO

II of Wands

Upright: future planning, progress, decisions, discovery, hopeful YES

Reversed: personal goals, inner alignment, fear of unknown, lack of planning, cautious YES

III of Wands

Upright: progress, expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities, hopeful YES

Reversed: playing small, lack of foresight, unexpected delays, probable NO

IV of Wands

Upright: celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming, definite YES

Reversed: personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with others, transition, definite NO

V of Wands

Upright: conflict, disagreements, competition, tension, diversity, resounding NO

Reversed: inner conflict, conflict avoidance, tension release, positive YES

VI of Wands

Upright: success, public recognition, progress, self-confidence, YES

Reversed: private achievement, personal definition of success, fall from grace, egotism, profound NO

VII of Wands

Upright: challenge, competition, protection, perserverance, positive YES

Reversed: exhaustion, giving up, overwhelmed, absolute NO

VIII of Wands

Upright: movement, fast-paced change, action, alignment, air travel, affirmative YES

Reversed: delays, frustration, resting change, internal alignment, guarded NO

IX of Wands

Upright: resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith, boundaries, strong YES

Reversed: inner resources, struggle, overwhelm, defensive, paranoia, strong NO

X of Wands

Upright: burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion, conditional NO

Reversed: doing it all, carrying the burden, delegation, release, hopeful YES

Page of Wands

Upright: inspiration, ideas, discovery, limitless potential, free spirit, exuberant YES

Reversed: newly-formed ideas, redirecting energy, self-limiting beliefs, a spiritual path, hesitant NO

Knight of Wands

Upright: energy, passion, inspired action, adventure, impulsivenness, enthusiastic YES

Reversed: passion project, haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration, probable NO

Queen of Wands

Upright: courage, confidence, independence, social butterfly, determination, confident YES

Reversed: self-respect, self-confidence, introverted, re-establish sense of self, resounding NO

King of Wands

Upright: natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour, resolute YES

Reversed: impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations, soft NO

Maxi's Grimoire - 2023

Information taken from Biddy Tarot and Sibyl Tarot.