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  Cups
 
 
Ace of Cups:
The Ace represents luck, and its meaning is well conveyed in the saying “the cup is overflowing”. It signifies abundance and fertility, either real or metaphorically. In a Tarot Spread, where you are concerned with your emotional life, it can symbolize a declaration of love, the opening of a new phase in your emotional life.

 Two of Cups:
The Two symbolizes marriage, deep love or friendship and sympathetic understanding and kindness from others. This card more generally relates to anything enjoyable not connected with work. 		 
 
 
 
  Three of Cups:
.The Three represents good fortune and abundance. It can also mean a favourable outcome to any conclusion to any matter about which enquiry is being made, as well as easy success. It can also mean the pleasure of senses without the harmful after effects.		     Four of Cups:
The Four represents a card of tension between good and bad fortune, and good luck of the past may not continue. More over, the card can represent stagnation and boredom in spite of the fact that the personal relationship is a more happy and prosperous one.
  
 
 
 
  Five of Cups:
The Five represents disappointments in friendships and love, where pleasant activities end in sadness, in other words, tears follow laughter and smiles. There will also be unexpected reactions from people regarding your actions. .
    Six of Cups:
The Six represents polarity, in other words, depending on the circumstances it can show very opposite meanings and can be quite difficult in Tarot Readings. Its first meaning can be looking back at the past and Nostalgia. The second, it can show the future situation. In some cases it can show both. Its future significance is that it shows happiness or success after a struggle.
  
 
 
 
  Seven of Cups:
The Seven represents vice, more over sexual vice and misuse of talent. It is a card of illusion and false glamour. The success shown is not lasting and not real.
     Eight of Cups:
The Eight signifies repletion, a certain laziness and immobility, and perhaps, unjustified dissatisfaction with past achievements. In some cases it indicates a new path in life, mainly you realize that you have been devoting time and energy to some one or a certain situation that was not worth it.
  
 
 
 
  Nine of Cups:
The Nine represents good luck, mainly financial and possessions. It also represents success and the fulfillment of desires, and good health or complete recovery from an illness. This is a particularly good card if your work involves physical activity or energetic energy.
     Ten of Cups:
The Ten represents not only physical well being, but also psychological stability and spiritual advancement. In a tarot spread, it foretells not just material success but intellectual triumphs and the attainment of spiritual wealth.

 
 
 
 
  Page of Cups:
.The Page signifies a good looking, young man or a pretty young woman. In divination, it represents a gentle dreamer, often vague on about practicalities, of either sex. It represents someone who is helpful but is to some extent, dependent on those he or she helps. It can indicate thinking at a length about some situation or the reception of news, both good and bad.		     Knight of Cups:
The Knight signifies a gentle and romantic young man. In divination, it represents the same sort of man who is liable to temporary enthusiasms but lacks staying power and dogged determination. The appearance of this card in a spread means that there is a recent arrival, or the coming of an arrival, of some sort of message or proposition, the general nature of which can be gathered from the significance of the cards dealt immediately before or after it.

  
 
 
 
  Queen of Cups:
The Queen signifies any good natured woman past her first youth. In divination it represents a woman who is generally kind and helpful as long as she doesn’t have to continue it on a long term basis. It also represents an artistic, imaginative and dreamy woman whose emotions are only skin deep – the sort who may encourage admirers but rarely commits. More over, it represents flirtation and teasing.
     King of Cups:
The King represents a mature man, with an ambitious nature. In divination, this sort of man is admired by his subordinates, but who nevertheless fears disapproval. He is only helpful to those who are valuable to him. It may also mean that a superior is hostile towards you.
 
 
Pentacles
 
 
  Ace of Pentacles:
This card is a very fortunate one especially in a tarot spread where the main divination is undertaken to ask questions concerning money, property, shares and other securities, and material possessions.
In a more general sense, it represents prosperity, security and a successful career.
     Two of Pentacles:
The Two of Pentacles represents the material opposites: a successful project and unsuccessful projects, particularly those concerned with financial; alternating good and bad fortune.
This card also reveals the psychological opposites: mood swings from highs to lows and so on. The Two of Pentacles usually represents an indication of forthcoming abrupt change.		  
 
 
 
  Three of Pentacles:
The Three of Pentacles usually represents a general improvement in the current situation, and is usually a very fortunate in any divination concerning the beginning of a new project or the completion of it.
In the area of careers, it is sometimes an indication of an imminent promotion or an increase in income.


     Four of Pentacles:
This card represents a card of material success and achievement. It also represents a security in all matters primarily concerned with money, status and career.
In some other cases it may indicate the fact that good news will be heard from, or through a woman or feminine influence.
  
 
 
 
  Five of Pentacles:
When presented with this card, it is an indication to worry about material things, particularly those concerned with career and financial matters.
In some cases it is an indication of actual money loss or job or home loss, but it may only be temporary.
This card in a normal tarot spread indicates advisability of making a wise financial decision.
    Six of Pentacles:
This card usually represents prosperity as a result from the help of others. 		 
 
 
 
  Seven of Pentacles:
This card indicates something wrong, usually concerning your personal finances, maybe due to an unwise speculation, a failure to obtain an expected profit, or failure to get a promotion or even a gambling problem.
     Eight of Pentacles:
This card usually indicates small profits and small improvements in the work life of the enquirer. It can also indicate that the enquirer pays too much attention to matters of minor importance.
  
 
 
 
  Nine of Pentacles:
The Nine of Pentacles usually represents the material good fortune of the enquirer, and it may be in the form of large profits, or a large increase in income. In some cases it may indicate the prospect of gaining a large inheritance, more over, in general the achievement of prosperity, comfort and the approval of others.
It also represents a rapid coming to pass of what is foretold by fortunate cards on either side of it in a tarot spread.
     Ten of Pentacles:
The ten of Pentacles often reveals to the enquirer that they will have great material success, but it will be achieved only after many years of efforts and therefore not altogether satisfactory.
In some cases, the ten of Pentacles will also represent the inheritance of land or property from a close relation.
 
 
 
 
  Page of Pentacles:
The Page of Pentacles represents as a significator any young man or young woman with an earthy, practical type of personality.
In divination it would represents a hard working, methodical person who is careful with money but is not a miser.
More generally it can signify the qualities associated with prudence and good management.
     Knight of Pentacles:

This card represents a significator, a rather clumsy man. In divination, it signifies a man who is hardworking and conscientious but lacking in that certain sparkle to the point of dullness.
More generally it represents the qualities of utility – say a gift or a task to complete that is useful but boring.
  
 
 
 
  Queen of Pentacles:
This card represents as a significator, a practical, mature woman. In divination, it represents the same sort of woman; sensible, understanding and warm hearted, but lacking in that sparkle.
More generally the Queen of Pentacle symbolizes the qualities of generosity and warm sincerity.
     King of Pentacles:
The King of Pentacles represents as a significator a practical man, in their late Middle Ages or old age.
In divination, it represents a similar man, unemotional and sometimes what impassive in appearance, but in reality far less dull than his outward appearance would suggest, and often very successful in business or administration.
The King of Pentacles represents a devoted friend or lover, although rarely a demonstrative one, who is capable of being a vigorous opponent of those things and people he dislikes.
It can also indicate the qualities associated with such a man – quiet energy, steadfastness of purpose and implacability.
  
 
Swords
 
 
  Ace of Swords:
The Ace represents the male sexuality and can in some cases, represent the beginning of a new relationship that will be powerful in either good or evil terms. Sometimes the Ace is a symbol of stress, tension and the appearance in your life of forces out of your control. The tension mentioned can result in success, despite all the obstacles, or utter failure of a certain circumstance.
     Two of Swords:
The Two represents a balanced force, meaning that the tensions that you possess may be in a state of Equilibrium, and harmony will reign supreme. In a Tarot spread, this card can mean an end to pain, physical or emotional, and an end to arguments and quarrels surrounding you.
  
 
 
 
  Three of Swords:
The Three represents disruptions, dis-equilibriums and separations. It can represent almost all discords, ranging from a lover’s tiff to a final divorce. The separation’s appearance in a spread indicates that it is merely temporary, resulting from a long journey.
     Four of Swords:
The Four represents an end to conflict within your life, the restoration of harmony or the relaxation of tensions. This card does not mean death, but it has a strange connection to cemeteries and tombs and in some cases, seems to foretell an event connected with these.
  
 
 
 
  Five of Swords:
The Five has been termed previously as “The Lord of Defeat”. It has a connection with the ideas that are associated with Mars, in astrology, in its malefic aspects – failure, defeat, anxiety and depression. In a Tarot Spread, it often indicates that some trouble maker is working against you.		     Six of Swords:
The Six represents success through effort, or even an improving situation. It also can mean a happy journey, perhaps to foreign countries. In some cases, it can represent the imminent arrival of an important communication.
  
 
 
 
  Seven of Swords:
The Seven represents a fluid situation or unreliable person involved in your affairs. This card can also represent a warning that you can only succeed in a particular undertaking if you show persistence and do not make hasty compromises.
    Eight of Swords:
The Eight represents a crisis, one that often imposes restraints and limitations on yourself. It can also represent a warning that you should examine all the implications before entering into a binding agreement.
  
 
 
 
  Nine of Swords:
The Nine represents misfortune, desolation, failure and general ruin in your life – or said some authority in your past life. In a more positive way, this card can represent self sacrifice, personal suffering voluntarily taken up for the sake of the other person, or a greater cause.
     Ten of Swords:
The Ten usually implies hopes blasted or grief. You must remember that this may not mean you, it may mean others surrounding you, including opponents and rivals, will come to grief. In some cases, it signifies a psychological death, where you lose a set of false beliefs. In association with the Ace of Swords, it can signify that severe limitations and restraints are imminent.
 
 
 
 
  Page of Swords:
The Page signifies a sharp young man or woman. In a tarot divination indicates a subtle-minded young man (sometimes a sporty young girl) who is graceful, physically well coordinated, tactful and conscientious of the feelings of others.
     Knight of Swords:
The Knight represents the dominant man. In divination, a forceful man who tends to bend to other to his will. He is a good friend but a dangerous opposition. More often, the card indicates that it is your personality which is involved, or will play a major role in the matter that is being inquired about.
  
 
 
 
  Queen of Swords:
The Queen signifies any mature woman, in particular if she is separated, divorced or widowed. In divination, it can indicate either a woman of this sort or general unhappiness, particularly caused by loneliness.		     King of Swords:
The King signifies an older man occupying a position of some responsibility. In divination, it is said to represent a man of any age who occupies a similar position. The man often regards himself as very practical, but is mistaken in this belief and behaves unreasonably, resulting in him making a mockery of himself.
 
 
Wands
 
 
  Ace of Wands:
The Ace of the Suit of Wands means that it is the beginning of something. It can either be a renewal or a birth, real or metaphorical, activity or energy that will lead to success or a strong probability that your aims will be achieved soon.
    Two of Wands:
The Two of the Suit of Wands means that there is power, wealth and good fortune heading your way, but it is more of a short term thing, and will not lead to long lasting happiness.
  
 
 
 
  Three of Wands:
The Three of the Suit of Wands means that there will be lasting success in a material success, more notably with those connected with partnerships and maybe the arts.
     Four of Wands:
The Four of the Suit of Wands will mean that there will be a successful conclusion to some situation or course of activity. It will more likely result in a more contented home life, or if the enquirer is older, a happier retirement.
 
 
 
 
  Five of Wands:
The Five of the Suit of Wands will more likely than most, mean that there will be arguments, trials, and struggle, and success will only be achieved after much striving. 		    Six of Wands:
The Six of the Suit of Wands means that there will be some success through your hard work and can sometimes represent the nearness of important news or new happenings.
 
 
 
 
  Seven of Wands:
The Seven of the Suit of Wands means that there will be a serious threat which can be overcome by self-reliance and your inner strength.
     Eight of Wands:
The Eight of the Suit of Wands means that there is a certain rush in your life, and everything is hurrying along perhaps to quickly to a certain conclusion. There are urgent messages in your life that need to be answered as soon as possible. If you are a married person, then there will probably be a domestic disagreement and maybe even infatuation with an outsider.
 
 
 
 
  Nine of Wands:
The Nine of the Suit of Wands represents reserved strength, resistance, and persistence. Despite the irritations of a certain situation, you will fulfill the objectives and desires of the task at hand. If the divination is concerned primarily with someone suffering from an illness, then this card represents the recovery of the person with the illness.
    Ten of Wands:
The Ten of the Suit of Wands represents a misuse of energy, mostly materialism and selfishness, and in some cases, injustice. This card sometimes indicates that “honey tastes like ashes”, which basically means material success is not always what people make it out to be, and does not produce the desired satisfaction.
  
 
 
 
  Page of Wands:
The Page of the Suit of Wands represents a significator, an attractive, daring and enthusiastic young man or young woman. It can either indicate the arrival of a stranger into your life, or particularly in the case of a female, a young faithful lover. In some cases, when in the spread of cards, it represents the receipt of reliable information. If spread next to the Page of Cups, the card means that there will be a dangerous rival for you
     Knight of Wands:
The Knight represents a significator, a man who is decisive, generous but somewhat unpredictable. In divination, the Knight represents a man who has bouts of furious energy in all his activities but tends to lack staying power. The Knight also represents a person in the Tarot Spread who is over-hasty in decisions and actions. In this case, it gives a warning to you to be careful when making a definitive move. The cards spread left to right of it symbolize the general background to a contemplated decision.
 
 
 
 
  Queen of Wands:
The Queen represents any mature woman. In divinations, it represents a woman who along with calmness and capacity to deal with practical matters is singed with considerable charm and a dislike of opposition. She may be snobbish and mean at times, but others have referred to her as “the lady of the house”, and being typical to those who have been represented by this card. When in a tarot spread this card does not refer to a specific person, it actually represents financial success.		     King of Wands:
The King represents a mature or elderly man who has strong character. In divination, he represents an honest, generous man possessed of all the old fashioned virtues and a strong sense of humour. Such a man takes ample time to make important decisions affecting his life and the life of others. When the card is not symbolizing a particular person, the card indicates a fortunate love partnership or the receiving of an inheritance.
 
       
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