Rider Waite

Card Meanings and

Interpretations
Rider-Waite Tarot
Summary
 Numerology

Number Meaning

0 Beginning and Ending, Limitless, Infinite, Unity, Pure Potential

1 Independence, Action, Motivation, Singleness of Purpose, Driven, Positivity, Will

2 Balance, Contrast, Opposites, Partnership, Communication, Negotiation, Choice

Time, Creativity, Versatility (flexibility), Mystery, Intuition, Fecundity,
3
Advancement
4 Stability, Endurance, Practicality, Physicality, Achievement, Humility, Simplicity

5 Motion, Erratic, Adventure, Passion, Expansion, Travel, Unpredictability

6 Sincerity, Unfoldment, Protection, Sensitivity, Dependability, Growth, Nurturing

7 Perfection, Imagination, Awareness, Mysticism, Understanding, Healing

8 Opportunity, Observation, Intention, Abundance, Repetition, Infinity

9 Vision, Invention, Influence, Intellectual Power, Attainment, Anticipation

Major Arcana
0: The Fool
Quick Keywords
New ideas, childlike ambitions, carefree, go with the flow, trust yourself, support
of Universe, spontaneity, faith, heading into the unknown, letting go of
expectations and feeling uninhibited and free to express yourself and to create
something magical and wonderful, simplicity, detach from worldly values and
possessions, risk, leap of faith, personal quest, potential of spirit, courage,
optimism.
Symbols
The bag on a stick - This represents his past experiences and memories. He is
taking with him just the bare minimum that he needs, which is not very much. He
is mindful of them but they do not control him. With taking so little on his journey,
he is very trusting that he will be provided for.
The white dog - Traditionally in stories and fairy tales, when someone goes off on
a journey, they have some sort of animal to accompany them.
The dog can be seen to trying to warn the figure about the possible impending
danger of stepping over the edge of what might be a cliff or might be jumping,
gleefully alongside and encouraging him every step of the way.
Meaning
There is an opportunity for new beginnings, you may feel a strong desire to take a
leap of faith and do something completely different in your life. Trust in your
heart, go with the flow and allow the Universe to support you.
You may need to add some logic into your plans, however do not use logic as an
excuse for not following your heart or your dream.

I: The Magician
Quick Keywords
Tap into your inner abilities, connect with your Universe or source, use things you
cannot see such as energies, thoughts and feelings to help with the creation
process.
Use and trust your intuition. Then take action. You probably have far more
internal resources than you give yourself credit for. Manifesting, creation, feel the
power and then ground it and turn it into something constructive and powerful.
Colours
Mostly yellow (emotions) and red (power, strength and material), white (spiritual)
Symbols
The Figure of eight is symbol of infinity
Snake around his waist - infinity
Red Roses and White Lilies love and intellect
Greenery - earth
Symbols on table - cup (emotions), wand (creativity), sword (intellect), pentacle
(money)
Meaning
You have all the talents, resources and abilities to be, do and have whatever you
wish in your life. You may not recognise the capabilities you have. This is a time
to trust in yourself and be your own Guru. With this card, you are able to decide
on a course of action and focus your attention to manifest what you want.
Set the Intention that everything you are creating and manifesting comes from a
place of Highest Love and is for the Highest Good of all concerned.
Believe in yourself and your abilities. You can attract all the people and resources
that you need. Believe in yourself and create magic.

II: The High Priestess

Quick Keywords
Secrecy, things not all they seem, intuition, mystery, all things feminine, moon,
moon cycles, hidden mysteries of nature and science, all things watery, power in
silence and contemplation, keeping secrets, psychic, strength and power of the
feminine, passive, receptive, strength through non-action, aloof, secretive,
externally unemotional, inner feelings hidden.
Colours
Mostly blue (emotions and watery- cool colour, representing emotions, yet
somehow cool, unemotional and detached), and black and white (contrast between
material and spiritual, yin/yang, male/female), white - spiritual.
Symbols
The pillars are from King Solomons temple, can also be male and female, B
Boaz in strength, J Jachin he establishes - she sits in the space between
them, opening, gateway, balanced.
Tora 5 books of Moses, book of knowledge.
Moon crown - Egyptian Isis mother of Horus - moons either side and sun (Horus)
in centre waiting to be born, also 3 phases of moon - waxing, waning and full (or
new).
Pomegranates - a symbol for righteousness.
Meaning
Trust your intuition, tap into your inner guidance system through relaxation and
meditation. There may be things hidden. It is unlikely that you have got the full
facts and information to make a decision. You may have to ask probing questions
to get all the information you need. You might only discover the right questions
to ask through meditation or by paying attention to your dreams.
The High Priestess can represent a third party in a love triangle or an undisclosed
third party, who has an impact from a distance on a business relationship.

III: The Empress

Quick Keywords
All is well, abundance, plenty, success, creativity, productivity, mother figure,
pregnancy, birth, harmony, nurturing, being at one with earth, female, fertility,
sensual pleasures, domestic stability, nurturing yourself and others, experiencing
and enjoying life through your passions and senses.
Colours
All Colours balance and harmony.
Yellow - thoughts and feelings and life giving power of the sun.
Red of cushions - power, affluence.
Green - nature and earth.
White of robe - spiritual.
Symbols
The 12 stars in crown are the Symbols of the astrology Symbols.
9 pearls of necklace - 9 planets.
The wheat represents abundance and plenty and is a sign of fertility.
The female symbol on cushion is a sign of Venus, goddess of love.
The water in background and flowing underneath her chair equals the force of
life and is a symbol of fertility.
Pomegranates on robes- symbol of fertility.
Meaning
Everything is likely to turn out much better than you have expected. There is
abundance, joy, passion and flow in life generally. There is balance and harmony
and a feeling of nurturing, whether that is for yourself or from someone else.
This is a beautiful card to see in a spread. It can point to motherhood or
pregnancy, however it is important to look at the other cards around before
presenting that interpretation to someone.

IV: The Emperor

Quick Keywords
External power, authority, strength, fairness, father figure, male energy,
government and worldly power, leadership, will power, self-control acquired
through experience, discipline, stately, commanding, executive, traditional,
inflexible, rules, conventions, male energy.
Colours
Dominant Colours are Red and Orange.
Red is colour of the base chakra, represents energy, fire, making things happen,
material power and strength. Red is the colour of Aries, a fire sign.
Orange - power, authority, outer strength, orange mountains.
Symbols
Egyptian ankh - symbol of life, health, happiness and immortality, holder has
total power of life and death.
The Orb and Sceptre - symbol of power and authority.
Rams Heads on throne - sign of Aries, God of War.
Long grey beard wisdom of ages and experience.
Armour - warrior, form of defense (physical or psychological).
Meaning
As a person, often means a person with authority such as a doctor or lawyer. It is
also about making your physical presence and mark in the world.
It represents external power, strength and presence without a need to be showy.
It can also point towards very strong male energy and a father type figure. This is
someone where rules, discipline and structure are very important and are
rigorously imposed on everyone else.
V: The Hierophant
Quick Keywords
Inner Power, Advisor, Counsellor, Teacher, education, seeker of knowledge and
wisdom, preference for orthodox and conventional, need to conform and to be
socially acceptable, social system, traditions, beliefs, priest, religious person,
religion, respect, ceremony, accept discipline, judgment, expert, belief systems,
seeking a deeper Meaning, honouring ritual and ceremony and tradition, part of a
team ort an organisation, official learning in structured groups with established
rules and assigned procedures beliefs, inner sense of obedience, inner authority
and responsibility
Colours
Mostly red indicating power and authority.
Some white - spiritual.
Cold stone grey pillars grey wisdom.
Symbols
Two pillars indicate balance and looking at both sides of something.
Crown and the scepter - triple tiered papal crown and cross earth and body,
mind, spirit and consciousness.
Roses and lilies on clothes emotion and logic.
Crossed keys - access to secret knowledge.
Hand gesture - The Blessing, forming a bridge between Heaven and Earth.
Meaning
As a person, the Hierophant will often have the role of an advisor, counsellor,
teacher or someone who is an expert in their field, who can give you guidance. For
yourself this is about developing the inner qualities of balance alongside the outer
power.
It is also dealing with your own beliefs, whether religious or spiritual and whether
you are being true to yourself or you blindly following the dogma of others

VI: The Lovers

Quick Keywords
Partnership, connection, relationship, physical, sex, attraction, love, harmony,
unity, co-operation, moral choices, values.
Colours
The Colours that stand out the most are the purples of the angels wings and dress
and the yellow of the sunshine. Purple is about spiritual growth and the yellow is
to colour of your solar plexus, which is your power centre.
Symbols
Tree of Life behind man, bearing 12 fruits.
Tree of Knowledge of good and bad - behind woman.
Serpent indicating enlightenment.
Archangel Raphael - represents the superconscious mind and is the unifying
factor between the Man (logic, reason) and the woman (passion, emotions).
Meaning
This card has many Meanings. In personal relationships, this can indicate the
more physical aspect of that relationship, including intimacy and sex. It can
indicate a relationship that is about to move from a platonic friendship to a
physical relationship.
It can literally be Lovers in a relationship. In a business relationship, there may
be also be a strong attraction between the partners.
The woman is looking to the angel for guidance, whereas the man is looking at
her. It is a card of coming together and of our desire to be connected to other
people in Meaningful relationships.
It reflects the importance of personal values and ethical choices and can represent
a moral dilemma.

VII: The Chariot

Quick Keywords
Journey, being in control, balance, focused action, will power, self-control,
discipline, leadership, energy, forward motion, charisma and force of personality.
Colours
This card is mostly yellow, which is colour of the sun, of the Solar plexus and of
internal power. There is also a lot of blue, which is logic and communication. This
is a card of balance.
Symbols
The sphinxes, which are half man and half beast represent duality, yin and yang,
black and white, and that there are two sides to everything, including the internal
and the external.
The driver is controlling the chariot without any reins, so this is also about the
power of the mind and concentrated focus, particularly where you are dealing with
opposing forces, to get where you want to go in any situation.
Meaning
It can often symbolise travel, both physically and mentally. It represents a change
of direction, as well as more focus needed on the direction.
It is about action and also seeking help where needed. It is preparing for the action
of a journey, both mentally and physically.
Take control of where you want to go, be firm and assertive without being
aggressive. Be in control of your emotions.

VIII: Strength
Quick Keywords
Inner strength, love, gentleness, empathy, trust, co-operation, harmony,
congruent, rapport, kindness, strength of feminine energy.
Colours
The white of the dress is very prominent, which is about purity, especially
spiritual. The yellow background is about connecting and communicating from
the inside and being in touch with who you are.
Symbols
There is the figure of 8 above her head, which is the symbol of infinity. The lion is
a normally considered to be the strongest, most powerful animal there is, yet he is
happily eating out of the womans hand. There is mutual trust and respect.
Meaning
Approach things and people from a softly-softly angle. You will get better results
by using tact, understanding, empathy, friendship and love than by using
aggression.
Try to see things from the viewpoint of others. Have a pure intention for the
outcome. Avoid force as that will not work for you.
Be clear in what you want to achieve and be mindful of the outcomes of other
people, so that you can bring about a situation where everyone wins.
You have the inner strength to overcome any challenge.

IX: The Hermit

Quick Keywords
Solitude, isolation, looking inward, reflection.
Colours
Mostly blue and grey, which are quite dark and almost lonely Colours.
Symbols
The lantern offers the single light in the darkness of the rest of the card and is a
symbol of hope or light at the end of the dark tunnel.
Feel
This card is about being on our own, either through choice or enforced. It is a card
of refection, of looking inward, of just being with yourself away from the world.
Meaning
This card usually points to the need for some quiet time by yourself. It may be
forced isolation.
Take stock, reflect, get to know yourself, really allow yourself to feel and
experience what is going on in your life.
The light guiding you forward is offering truth and wisdom. It is also lighting your
way to the place you want to go. This may be a physical place and it can also be a
spiritual place.
This can be challenging card for many people as they are not used to just their
own company. If you can make friends with yourself, you will never be lonely.
X: Wheel of Fortune
Quick Keywords
Change in fortune, luck, destiny, fate, opportunity.
Colours
A mixture of all the Colours, this is a balanced card and is about both internal and
external energies.
Symbols
The Bull, Angel, Lion and Eagle representing the four elements of Earth, Air, Fire
and Water.
The letters on the wheel are the same TORA or TARO as we find on the book in
the lap of the High Priestess
Feel
This is a high-energy card, things are moving in all areas of life. Things we have
previously set in motion are now coming to fruition. What goes around, comes
around.
Meaning
New opportunities are around the corner and cycles are ending and new ones are
beginning.
There can be a twist of fate here, either good fortune or challenging, depending on
the surrounding cards.
It may be a time to go with the flow and see what is being presented to you.

XI: Justice
Quick Keywords
Legal, courts, official, justice, fairness, balance, mediation.
Colours
The Colours are mostly strong red, which is the colour of external power. The
green cloak represents compassion and love, which are also important in matters
of justice.
Symbols
The double-edged sword can fall in either direction. The scales of justice suggest
balance and fairness.
Feel
This is a powerful card and the person drawing it needs to have strength and
courage in whatever they are undertaking.
Meaning
This can be a legal or official situation for someone. It may be to do with mediation
or discussions.
The situation will usually turn out for the highest good, and the phrase Justice
will be done comes to mind, although that may or may not be in favour of the
person drawing this card.
As a person, it can be pointing to someone who has a real sense of justice and
fairness and a huge desire to champion the underdog, or to support a cause they
have a complete passion for.
There may be a need to look at your situation and ask yourself whether you are
being really objective and balanced in your approach.
This is a card of logic. There is no place for emotion with this card.

XII: The Hanged Man

Quick Keywords
Delays, patience required, go with the flow, total surrender to situation.
Colours
This card has a mixture of Red (basic instincts), Blue (communication) and Yellow
(internal power and spiritual connection), which are all quite balanced.
Symbols
The Hanged Man looks very serene and calm, almost as if he is quietly waiting for
and expecting something to happen. There is no resistance with this card. There
is almost a sense of contentment.
The cross is called a T-cross and is a very old symbol. The position the figure is
hanging is called Tau. It is a very old meditation position.
Meaning
This card can be about delays, and also the need to let go of old stuff, to go with
the flow and to be patient.
Sometimes we need to stop pushing and forcing and let matters take their own
natural course.
There is an element of contemplation and maybe the solutions lie in thought and
meditation, rather than in busy-ness.
Perhaps there is a need for a new perspective or to view something from the
completely opposite direction. You certainly see the world very differently when
you look at it upside- down.

XIII: Death
Quick Keywords
Endings, new beginnings, change, let go of old.
Colours
Mostly black and white, which are opposites and represent positive and negative,
day and night, yin and yang and duality. The yellow represents the dawning of
new a day, new ideas and new beginnings.
Symbols
The White Rose is the Mystic Rose, which is the symbol of Life. Between the two
pillars shine the sun of immortality.
Meaning
The Death card rarely means a physical death. It is about massive change and
transformation.
Something is coming to an end, in its present form, and there are much better
times ahead.
Change can be very difficult because we are often moving into unknown territory
and the fear of the unknown can be much greater than the familiarity of the
present situation, even if that situation is not what we want and is not serving us.
It can be very painful and incredibly difficult to let go of the past and to embrace
new ideas, situations and people.
It is during tough times that we learn the most about ourselves and that we grow
the most. This is likely to be a very challenging time.

XIV: Temperance
Quick Keywords
Healing, balance, calm, plenty, flow of life, serenity, allowing, testing the waters,
keeping options open.
Colours
All the Colours are present here, symbolising balance in all areas. There are
elements of Earth (green), Air (White), Fire (Red) and Water (Blue). The most
dominant Colours are the white of the Angels robe, signifying spirituality and the
red of the Angels wings, which is fire connection between heaven and earth.
Symbols
With one foot in the water and one on the land, there is balance between the
emotions and actions. The figure is pouring water between 2 cups, which
symbolises the continual flow of life. The sun in the background brings a bright
new day.
Meaning
This is a card of balance, of moderation and of pausing for thought before you act.
Temperance is a great healer of mind, body and spirit.
It is a card of calm, of hope and optimism, of dipping your toe in before you act.
It is also about making sure you have all the facts and putting personal opinions
to one side.
It is inner strength, self-control and a quiet, knowing confidence. Take the time to
listen to and feel your emotions without being controlled by them.
Take inspired action when it feels like it comes from your heart and spirit.
XV: The Devil
Quick Keywords
Commitments, contracts, excess, consequences, obsession, temptation, inner
demons.
Colours
Mostly black and white, with a lot of orange on the body of the creature.
Meaning
The Devil card represents the ties and commitments that can come as the
consequences of our actions. It is often about obsession, excess, passion used
negatively or purely for self gain.
Around legal matters this is a warning to be extra careful before taking on
commitments because you may end up taking on more than you bargained for, and
then find it very difficult to extricate yourself.
In relationships it can be where there is an obsession with material wealth and
showiness along with other destructive things such as jealousy, possessiveness,
abuse, cruelty, neediness or manipulation. There is a lack of anything spiritual
with this card.
With this card, you can feel a loss of personal strength, often a sense of
powerlessness and that you are being controlled by someone or something else.
It may be that personal power can be reclaimed and new choices made or it may
be that a person has to live with the consequences of their decisions and their
actions.
If someone is contemplating something such as a love affair or dodgy business
dealings and the Devil comes up before they have done that, then it is a clear
warning NOT to do those things because the consequences are unlikely to be
pleasant.

XVI: The Tower

Quick Keywords
Upheaval, sudden change, something unexpected.
Symbols
A stone tower high on a cliff, which represents all our values, ideals and the way
we have created our life. The bolt of lightning is something out of the blue, which
can literally shake our whole world to the core.
Meaning
Something unexpected and unplanned is happening in your life. It will probably
cause a big change and possibly considerable upheaval. It will sweep away what
needs to change and make way for new and better things. It may be there have
been warnings for a while and the person has not done anything about it.
For example, someone who is very unhappy in their job, but too afraid to change,
suddenly gets fired or made redundant. Certain things have to change. Even if
the Tower were rebuilt, it would never be the same as it was before.
The Tower will bring a silver lining, although it can be very difficult to see that
when you are in the aftermath of a Tower event. The people falling seem to be in
free-flow and may well land on some soft ground below.
The biggest challenge with the Tower can be to let go of the past situation and to
go with the flow of the new one.
When people have had a Tower in their lives, most of them will look back in a few
months and say I am glad that event happened, because we have been able to do
such and such and if it hadnt, we would never have done that.
It signifies a period of growth and change, often very challenging. When a Tower
occurs, it is often one of those events you did not see coming and even if you did,
could do very little to stop it. However, you still have the choice of how you react
and the decisions you make to take you forward.

XVII: The Star

Quick Keywords
Wishes, dreams, pleasure, joy, plenty, balance, flow.
Colours
It is mostly blue, which deals with the emotions, with plenty of lush green for the
earth and a bright, yellow star of hope in the middle.
Symbols
Stars are Symbols of hope and optimism. Stars are always around, even during
the day, when we cant normally see them. The naked figure looks totally at ease
and totally comfortable with him/herself.
Meaning
This is a card of balance and plenty. It is about peace of mind, calmness,
inspiration, some light at the end of the tunnel and moving into better conditions.
There is also inner strength with this card, as well as playfulness and going back
to nature. It reminds us that true contentment comes from being at peace with
yourself.
Often the simplest of things give the greatest and most long lasting pleasure.
Body and spirit are one and there is a lack of self-consciousness or fear or doubt. It
is also a reminder to allow yourself to enjoy the innocence of childhood. It is also
a card of rejuvenation and can indicate fertility of ideas.
It is the card of hopes, wishes and dreams. It points to fulfillment in every respect.
XVIII: The Moon
Quick Keywords
Misunderstandings, deceit, lack of communication, importance of dreams, self-
delusion and seeing things through rose-tinted glasses.
Symbols
There are two faces showing on the Moon, so it is an indication that there are at
least two sides to the matter. There is a lot of blue (water) symbolising emotions
and matters of the heart and the secret, inner self.
The Moon is often associated with the Water sign Cancer, which is the sign of
motherhood. The Moon is the symbol for women and is a strong force in the female
monthly cycle.
For men and women it is about your feminine side, needs, emotions and instinctive
reactions.
Meaning
This card symbolises intuition, psychic matters and dreams, possible deceit and
misunderstandings, maybe a need to clarify matters, especially in communication.
It can also be a card of self-delusion, unrealistic expectations and a tendency to
see things through rose-tinted spectacles.
It may be that you have lost your way and are wandering rather aimlessly. The
Moon also brings the promise of the unknown and this can be a frightening
thought.
The night-time is a time of darkness and a time when our fears and anxieties come
out to haunt us. It can also be a time to see things in a totally different light, as
things look very different by night than they do by day.
This card may also be to do with imagination and creativity. It can also be
inspiring and enchanting and hold the promise that everything your heart desires
can be yours.

XIX: The Sun

Quick Keywords
Health, happiness, joy, balance, youthfulness, health, vitality.
Colours
The dominant colour is the bright radiant yellow of the sun, representing power,
energy, life-giving force, courage, strength and the source of all creation.
Yellow is the colour of the solar plexus, which relates to your inner power. The
orange banner represents physical energy and vitality
The white of the horse is to do with your spirit and a childlike sense of wonder and
innocence.
Meaning
Joy, hope, youthfulness, confidence, a youthful and almost childlike attitude and
sense of wonder, improved health and an abundance of energy, vitality, radiance
and enthusiasm.
Good physical and mental health and a positive attitude. This card can indicate
a return to health after illness.
This is also about acknowledging your self-worth and your own abilities. It can
also be about shining brilliantly in the outside worlds, maybe gaining prominence
or promotion and becoming the centre of attention.
You have a quiet knowing of your own power and will be succeeding at everything
you do. It is time to let your own light shine, both inside and outside yourself.

XX: Judgement
Quick Keywords
Rebirth, coming alive, hope, wake-up call, letting go of judgments of others and
yourself.
Meaning
This card can indicate all an awakening, a revelation, a sudden awareness, big
news, pleasure in achievement.
This can also be about awakening to possibilities and to the potential for greatness
that every person has within them. It can also be about forgiving yourself and
others as well as letting go of destructive emotions like guilt, blame and fear.
There is almost a feeling of cleansing the mistakes of the past and starting again
with renewed hope. We have learnt from our mistakes and can move on. We are
now on the right road. It can also be a wake-up call, urging us to stop trying to
hide our greatness.
You may be making a fresh start and enjoying renewed hope. If you have an
important decision to make, it is important to weigh all the factors and then act,
without recriminations if it does not quite work out as planned.
It is also about being able to acknowledge actions that did not go as planned
without losing the inherent self-worth of the individual.
In other words, it is important to assess (and maybe judge) what has not gone well
- critically and objectively- without piling on the guilt, blame and other destructive
recriminations that often accompany making mistakes.
XXI: The World
Quick Keywords
World at your feet, completeness, success, end of a cycle.
Symbols
The four Symbols of the Lion (Fire), the Bull (Earth), the Eagle (Water) and the
Golden Haired man (Air) that appeared in the Wheel of Fortune are here again.
This is a balance of all the elements of the intellect (air), the emotions (water),
inspiration and action (fire) and practicality (earth) and it is the feeling of
wholeness, balance, completeness and having the world at your feet. The laurel
wreath is the emblem of success.
Meaning
This is a card of integration, accomplishment and celebration.
It is about bringing to fruition the results of your own efforts. There is much less
element of chance than with the Wheel of Fortune. This is the end of a personal
cycle or a project. There is fulfillment and contentment with this card.
This represents a feeling of having the world at your feet, having your dreams
come true, having peace of mind, finding contentment, counting your blessings, a
successful outcome and things moving forward into a new cycle.
Everything seems to be working together in harmony and wholeness. It is also
about the beginning of a new cycle. It is the next step, once a goal has been
achieved. It is the start of a new project and building on the existing success.
 Minor Arcana
Cups Water
The Cups are the suit of emotions and spiritual experience. They describe inner
states, feelings and relationship patterns. The energy of this suit flows inward.
Cups correspond to the yin, or feminine principle, in Chinese philosophy and are
associated with the element Water. The ability of water to flow and fill up spaces,
to sustain and to reflect changing moods makes it the ideal symbol of the Cups
suit.

Ace
Quick Keywords
Creative beginnings, offer of love or friendship, new ideas, creativity.
Symbols
There is a hand coming out of the cloud offering a cup that is overflowing with
water. Water represents emotional matters.
There is also the dove of peace hovering above. It is a card of emotional and
spiritual fulfillment. It is being offered to you and it is your choice whether you
take it or not.
Meaning
This is a beautiful card. It brings peace, hope, calm, joy and fresh, new
emotions, new love and new support. It can be a new love or friendship being
offered to someone.
This may be a new love in their life, such as a new relationship. It can also be new
love and positive emotions coming into an existing relationship.
It may also be that you are relating to people in a better way and the challenges
of the past are moving away.
It is also new ideas, projects, creativity, maybe some wonderful day dreaming
before starting a new and exciting project.
For someone who is very work and action focused, this can also be about getting
in touch with your feelings, exploring your emotional side, maybe opening yourself
to others at an emotional level and trusting your intuition and feelings. Trust your
deep knowing.
As love is the essence of this card, it can also be important for you to look for love
in all areas of your life and to love yourself more. This might involve compassion
or forgiveness for yourself or others.
II
Quick Keywords
Together, co-operation, partnership, give and take, agreement.
Symbols
This is a card of union, of two people coming together in love, friendship,
partnership or union of some description. There is often a deep spiritual or almost
soul mate connection with this card. There is a feeling of mutual respect and
harmony.
Meaning
This card will often indicate falling in love and feelings of real connection with
another person. There is a real energetic connection and this can also be an
attraction, both emotionally and physically.
If this in a business context, it may be friends going into business with each other
or a new partnership where there is a lot of accord and understanding.
There is a huge amount of energy and power when two people come together in co-
operation.
This card is about connections and bonding with other people in all different
circumstances. It can also be the merging of talents.
The warning with this card can be to make sure that there is not so much synergy
between two people that others get excluded - particularly in situations with
friends or in business arrangements.
There is nothing hidden here and the people concerned want to be with each other
for who they are. This can also be about resolving difficulties and coming to a
mutually satisfactory agreement.

III
Quick Keywords
Celebration, team, female friends, success.
Symbols
There are three young women holding cups high in the air to celebrate something.
The card is light and bright with plenty of white for spiritual purity, yellow for
energy and orange and red for action.
This is a card of abundance and plenty. It could be harvest time. It could also be
as traditional dance, such as would be done around a may-pole in the summertime.
Meaning
This is a card of celebration, of merriment, of fun, of successful conclusions to
projects. It can be celebrating any special event, where people come together and
forget their differences
It is also a card of teamwork, where people are successfully working together. It
is card of community and being with other people.
It also points to the value of female friends and the connection with them,
particularly for women. This can also be a card of going out and socialising.
In a love reading, this could be a card of a female friend appearing in the
relationship.

IV
Quick Keywords
Reflection, absorption, apathy, stuck, anti-social.
Symbols
A figure sits under a tree looking bored, unhappy and dissatisfied. There is a cup
of love, friendship, support and positive emotional things being offered to him.
There are upright cups in front of him, which could contain positive emotional
experiences and he either does not see any of them or is choosing to ignore them.
Meaning
This is a card of reflection or meditation and also of shutting out the rest of the
world. This can be both a good thing and a bad thing, depending on the
circumstances.
It can be a positive period of self-reflection and concentrating on your own feelings.
It can also indicate negative self-absorption, apathy and despondency.
This is a time for re-evaluation and maybe a need to seek a more stimulating
lifestyle. This card can also show up when someone is stuck with something from
the past and is unable to open up to new ideas, people and opportunities.
It maybe that someone could do with getting out more and they are turning down
invitations that are being offered. They may be turning away help or support that
is also being offered to them.

V
Quick Keywords
Loss, regret, living in past, let down, sadness, grief.
Colours and Symbols
There is a figure in a dark cloak looking at the 3 cups on the floor in front of him
and the contents that have spilled out of them. There are 2 upright cups behind
him that he does not even see.
Meaning
This card is about looking back at things that have happened with regret and with
the feeling of If only I had done or not done or I wish I had done or not
done. It is focusing on what has gone or has been lost and not able to see the good
that may have come from the situation.
It is a card of loss, disappointment, sadness, suffering and possibly depression.
There can be a feeling of being emotionally let down by someone.
This is a card of great loss, trauma, distress and possibly grief. It can indicate
grief through bereavement or raw feelings and emotions when someone is going
through a relationship break-up.
It can also be that someone is acknowledging mistakes of the past, although they
may not yet be quite ready to turn around and look at the present or look forward
to the future.
The loss and regret can be in many forms and the surrounding cards will indicate
the area of life it relates to. Loss can be very difficult to cope with because of our
emotional resistance to change.
The cards behind indicate that all is not lost completely and that something may
be salvaged from the situation. There is some good, although it may take time and
more healing to see it clearly.

VI
Quick Keywords
Happy memories, people from past, childlike, children, inner child.
Symbols
There are children in a garden, with their cups filled with flowers. There is
happiness, enjoyment, friendship, a sense of wonder, simplicity and almost
childlike innocence. It is a card of simple goodness that encourages you to be
gentle, kind, generous, compassionate and forgiving.
Meaning
This card can be talking about children in your life, as well as happy memories
from childhood. It can also be someone coming back into your life from the past.
On its own, the card is likely to represent someone where you have happy
memories, although that depends on the cards around it.
In a romantic sense, it can be an old flame reappearing in your life or an ongoing
relationship that has strong roots in the past.
It can indicate a need to return to a more simplistic life or it can indicate that we
are perhaps being a little nave in our approach.
You may also need to look back at your childhood or inside to your Inner Child
to find things that give you pleasure and make you happy. Perhaps you need to
play more.
It can also point to things coming back into your life from the past. This can be
anything that was unresolved in some way in the past.
The cards around will indicate whether this is a positive and wonderful situation
or whether it is more challenging for you.
VII
Quick Keywords
Choices, decisions, focus, confusion, unknown.
Colours and Symbols
There is a lot of blue in the card, which usually symbolises logic and
communication. The cups are all offering a lot of different choices, which need to
be viewed with both emotion and logic.
Meaning
There is a lot of confusion and lack of focus with card. There are a lot of choices,
each of which could bring satisfaction in their own way. There is the dragon for
wisdom, the snake for sexuality, the house for the home and also for fairy-tale-
castle-in the-air- ideas, jewels for wealth, the wreath for success, the mask for
identity and the shrouded cloth for something completely unknown.
It is important to be clear on what you really want and what you want to feel and
experience. It is also vital that you explore your motives for taking certain actions.
Some of your choices may appear easier than others. Beware of false promises
from others and maybe not being entirely honest with yourself over your
motivations.
If there are too many choices, there is a risk of errors of judgment. Give careful
consideration to all options and certainly sleep on big decisions before rushing in.
This can be a time of a bit of an identity crisis, a loss of confidence, perhaps feeling
undermined and inadequate. This can be as a result of a rigid structure falling
apart and now there are so many more opportunities that you do not know which
way to turn.
It may also be that you are indulging in wishful thinking and daydreaming and
lacking focus and action towards your dreams and goals. There is often a decision
and a commitment that does need to be made. You can get as much information
as possible, however you may still end up making that decision with an unknown
quantity in place.
Sometimes it is not possible to know everything in advance especially if you are
stepping into unknown territory.

VIII
Quick Keywords
Walking away, new direction, no turning back, burning bridges.
Symbols and Colours
This is a dark card showing a figure walking away from the stack of cups. There
is no looking back. There is both the sun and moon together, which is almost an
eclipse.
Meaning
This can be someone walking away from a person or a situation or feeling like they
want to do that. The person may not be fully acknowledging their own feelings
and emotions. The person has clearly turned away from a certain path and is
going in a different direction.
This does not look as if it is an easy choice and the person seems to realise that
there may be difficulties on their path ahead. The person does not seem to want
to take anything from their past with them, although there may be something that
might help them.
This can also be a deep dissatisfaction with a life that has been built on superficial
values and a desire to set off in search of something better or more Meaningful.
As the cups are all upright, this can also indicate that the person has attracted
their hearts desire and then realised it was not what they wanted.
This card can be emotional turning point, which is going to lead to new actions. It
is a time to move on to new things. This might be a physical change such as
moving house, changing a job or leaving a relationship. It might also be an
emotional change such as letting go of old beliefs and values.
On the stack of cups, it seems like 1 cup is missing. The person might find hollow
and empty, like something is missing, in the situation that he or she is in, that is
why he/she chose to walk away.
Once this course of action has been started, there is really no turning back.

IX
Quick Keywords
Happiness, contentment, smugness, satisfaction.
Colours and Symbols
This card has a balance of Colours in it and shows a gentlemen, who look well fed,
contented and prosperous.
The cups are all upright and in balance behind him. It is a card of plenty and
having your wishes come true. It also indicates pleasure when you get what you
want.
Meaning
There is contentment, physical well-being, material success and looking forward
to the future. This card is also about victory, success and satisfaction.
It is a card of pure indulgence. Enjoy it now. You have earned it. You have every
right to savour every wonderful feeling that comes with it.
However, dont allow yourself to get too complacent.
You can celebrate your success and you can also celebrate life itself. This can be
success in any area.
X
Quick Keywords
Family happiness, blessings, love, contentment, children.
Colours and Symbols
This is a beautiful card of contentment, happy families, happiness in relationships
and with life.
The cups are all in the rainbow and there is a feeling of the magic and happiness
of dreams being here on earth. The couple have outstretched arms as if they are
giving thanks for all their blessings.
Meaning
For any goal it is success, achievement and celebration. With the 10 of cups, it is
the best it can be at this time.
It can also be a short break or a family holiday where there is a real sense of
togetherness and belonging.
There is joy, love, abundance and contentment. This is a peaceful scene and can
indicate inner our outer peace. It may be an end to conflict.

Page
Quick Keywords
Birth, pregnancy, new project, labour of love, creativity, ideas.
Person
The page can represent a child and it can also indicate a person who is younger in
age or more immature than the person you are reading for.
As a person the page is a sensitive, creative child (or person who has child-like
creativity and imagination). The child may be a bit of a daydreamer, as well as
quiet, gentle, reflective and kind.
Beware of over-sensitivity.
It can also indicate a child born under one of the Water signs of Pisces (symbolised
by the fish), Cancer or Scorpio.
The person will often be an emotional person, maybe a poet or artist or musician.
Situation
The Page of cups often indicates news of a birth or a pregnancy.
This can also be the creative birth of new ideas and projects. Let the ideas flow in
an uninhibited and creative manner. Ideas will often be coming straight from the
heart. It is important not to judge them.
The page can also be bringing opportunities for love.
It can also be good for exploring psychic, intuitive and spiritual matters, with an
open mind and sense of curiosity and wonder.
Knight
Quick Keywords
Sensitive, romantic, emotional, loving, caring.
Person
The Knight can represent a young adult or a person who is immature for their
age. He/she is a dreamy, imaginative, sensitive, emotional, probably quite
romantic person.
He/she is loving, caring, generous and will help anyone, often to their own
detriment.
On the negative side, they can be overly emotional and hypersensitive, as well as
suffering from apathy.
As they have deep emotions and feelings themselves, they will often be very
sensitive to the feelings of others and not want to hurt their feelings. This can
lead to them being unable to say No, when people ask for help.
It can represent a male or a female, although the figure in the card looks more
male than female.
The Knight of Cups is great for wonderful feelings and dreams, however they may
struggle motivating themselves or being able to put their plans into action.
Situation
The wings are the symbol of Mercury, the Winged Messenger, so this card can be
bringing a message.
It can be a person offering love, friendship or support.
Sometimes the Knight of Cups may come up in reading, when there has previously
been a King or Queen of Cups and that may be telling you that the cards are still
talking about that previous person.

Queen
Quick Keywords
Sensitive, intuitive, caring, gentle, artistic, compassion, emotions.
Person
This card represents mostly a female, of any age. On the positive side she is a
loving, caring, giving, nurturing, intuitive, sensitive, compassionate person who is
guided by her feelings and her heart.
She is often the person people turn to with their problems, which can also be a
challenge as she can take on peoples problems and worry for them.
The Queen of Cups is also about our emotional fulfillment and our connection to
ourselves and our feelings.
She has a creative, artistic side to her, which may or may not be expressed. She
can be very romantic and sometimes have her head in the clouds.
The Queen of Cups is often considered to represent a person born under a water
sign, which is Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio. Or she is likely to have a lot of those
traits in her character.
Situation
Look at the situation with gentle, loving eyes of compassion and forgiveness. Look
for the highest good in the situation and the magnificence in the people involved.

King
Quick Keywords
Loving, deep feelings, dreamer, gentle, creative.
Person
This is a man who is likely to be 40s+ in age or older than the querent.
Like the other cup cards, he can be kind, loving, giving, gentle, sensitive, quite
romantic and emotional.
He likes peace and harmony around him. Though not wanting to upset people
that can lead to him not being truthful with himself or others around him
He can be a bit of dreamer and may not be the most motivated person to take
action on his dreams. He is very creative although can be a real perfectionist.
On the negative side he can suppress his feelings and be uncommunicative,
critical, nit-picky at other people, have unrealistic expectations and/or bury his
head in the sand when there is a problem.

Pentacles Earth
The Pentacles are the suit of practicality, security and material concerns. They
are associated with the element Earth and the concrete requirements of working
with matter. In Pentacles, we celebrate the beauty of nature, our interactions
with plants and animals and our physical experiences in the body. Pentacles also
represent prosperity and wealth of all kinds. Sometimes this suit is called the
Coins, an obvious symbol of the exchange of goods and services in the physical
world.

Ace
Quick Keywords
New source of money, financial opportunity, regular money flow.
Symbols
A hand holds a Pentacle or a coin, with a 5 pointed star on it, out of a cloud. There
is a lush garden behind, suggesting plenty.
Meaning
As with all the Aces, the Ace of Pentacles symbolises a beginning and something
new coming being offered.
This will often be a new source of money coming to someone. It is usually extra
regular money of some description.
It can indicate new opportunities leading to increased prosperity. The card
indicates a change for the better financially, or at least, the opportunities are there
to improve your financial situation.
You will probably have to take some action in order to take advantage of this new
flow of money. It can also point to improved cash flow through better money
management.

II
Quick Keywords
Juggling money and life, going round in circles, business.
Symbols
Here we see a figure, who looks as if he is dancing. He appears to be juggling two
pentacles, which are going round in loops. There are ships on choppy emotional
seas in the background.
Meaning
This is a card of juggling, particularly with money. The feeling of the card is
almost about going round in very unproductive circles and not getting very much
done on a practical level.
There are constant fluctuations with money and there is probably a need to budget
better.
There can be so many balls in the air that the person is just trying to keep afloat
with everything.
They may also be in denial as to how tricky their situation is or could be.
This card calls for flexibility and fluidity. This is not a time to be fixed or rigid in
anything. It can also be asking you to see what you could put down or give to
someone else to handle.
Two cards represent balance or lack of it, decisions and duality.
Interestingly the pentacles are connected through a figure of 8, which is a sign of
infinity. This is connecting both sides of the brain and brings logic and emotion
together.
It can be pointing to a need to focus on one thing at a time and to do that well.

III
Quick Keywords
Learning, new skills, studying, apprentice, expert, foundations.
Symbols
This card shows 3 pentacles built into the arch of a building, possibly a church.
The figure on the left would appear to be a stonemason or a craftsman who is
carrying out the work on the pillar.
He is the acknowledged expert and that status has come about through both
learning and experience.
Meaning
This is a card of learning, studying and developing a skill, which is likely to be
useful in the workplace.
This can be indicating an apprentice learning his craft or his trade. It will often
come up for someone when they are starting a course of study. This may be for
pleasure or it may be a work related skill. It is a card of success through really
applying yourself and mastering your subject.
This card can also indicated teaching and lessons being learned in life situations
from someone who is more experienced in that subject than you. As with all the
pentacle cards, it is learning by doing and by experiencing. It is practical learning,
which may go alongside theoretical learning.
With this card, there is often a need for co-operation from a 3rd party, usually
someone whose expertise is needed. That is likely to be help from a professional. It
is a card of co-operation and teamwork to get a job done. This is a card of laying
foundations and it is important to get things right at this stage.
In a love reading, this card could indicate a potential rival, meeting at work.

IV
Quick Keywords
Hold onto money, budget, stuck, lack of flow.
Symbols
Here we see a well-dressed figure, maybe a king, sitting on a bench clutching a
pentacle with his feet on two others and one on his crown.
Meaning
He seems to be trying very hard to hold onto what money and material possessions
he has. This can indicate a need to be very careful with your spending at the
moment and to avoid unnecessary extravagance. Maybe you need to have a better
budget.
It can also point to someone who is being very miserly with their money and
hanging on to every penny they have.
In that case their money can be a source of stress and anxiety to them as they live
in fear of losing it and of not having enough. Their money is not a source of
pleasure to them.
Whilst someone is firmly holding onto what they have got, there is no room for
anything to flow out but there is also no room for anything to flow in. It is a card
of blockages around money. It can also indicate someone who is obsessed by
accumulating material wealth.
This is a card of trying to control and maintain the status quo.
V
Quick Keywords
Lack, financial hardship, struggle, hopeless, spiritual poverty.
Symbols
Here we see 5 pentacles in a stained glass window and 2 poor, ragged, desolate,
sick people walking past outside. They seem to have no way of being able to enter
the world of plenty behind them or even be aware of its existence.
Meaning
This card symbolises financial pain, strife, loss, debt, desperation and all the
problems that can arise from severe shortage of money. It is a card of financial
difficulty and struggle. There also seems to be a real feeling of hopelessness.
This card can also indicate money that is tied up or possibly lost in a financial
transaction.
It can also indicate that someone is not going to receive as much money as they
were expecting in a situation.
The card can also indicate spiritual poverty and a feeling that life is meaningless
and that there is no-one to turn to for help and guidance.
The lack and neglect may also be connected with our health and not taking care
of ourselves properly.
Whether the hardship is over money, health, emotional or spiritual matters, it is
important to realise it will pass. Action needs to be taken to move forward.

VI
Quick Keywords
Plenty, abundance, charity, financial help, giving.
Symbols
In this card, we see a wealthy, well-dressed man giving money to beggars.
He has scales in one hand, so he seems to be carefully weighing out what he is
giving, to be fair to all.
Meaning
This is a card of plenty and abundance. The man has spare money to give away
to charity and to help others. He seems to be kind and generous.
There is extra money around you.
This can be a card of balancing the books, of repaying money that is owed or
receiving that money back from someone.
There can also be financial help on the way from someone who is in a position to
be able to offer that help.
This may be in the form of a loan or it may be a gift or perhaps a grant.
You might be a benefactor to someone else. With this card you may be the giver
or the receiver.
VII
Quick Keywords
Fruits of your labours, earned success, keep going, evaluation.
Symbols
Here we see a man in a garden with 6 pentacles on a bush and one on the
ground. He seems to be pausing to look at what he has created.
Meaning
Money is on its way from projects that you have got underway. You have come a
long way with the project and whilst you can pause and look at what you have
created, it is important to keep going and complete it because the rewards are on
their way.
This can also come up for someone where they have put in a lot of effort, possibly
unpaid, and are on the point of giving up because they are not seeing the rewards
coming as fast as they would like.
It is important to acknowledge the progress that has already been achieved. It is
a time of reflection to make sure that you are still going in the direction of your
dreams.
This card can show up where someone is at a crossroads point with the decision to
make as to whether they continue with what they are doing or go onto something
else. It is a time of evaluation and maybe needing to do something slightly
different, in order to reap the rewards that are due.
Sometimes the hardest bit can be the last little bit because you can see the project
is largely complete because of the work you have already done. However, it is
often the last bit of effort that completes the project and brings in all the financial
returns,
This can also be the rewards from investments, which have been carefully planned
and thought out.
The money that comes is generally yours in some way.

VIII
Quick Keywords
Job satisfaction, making money, creativity, progress.
Symbols
Here we see a man who is literally making money. He has six finished pentacles
hanging up, he is working on one and there is another one on the floor, waiting to
be finished.
Meaning
This card is about working at something you enjoy and earning money from it.
There is creativity, satisfaction, a certain amount of skill and mental stimulation
in the work.
This can be someone who is turning a hobby or a passion into a business and
earning some money from it or becoming self-employed.
It can be someone who is working with their hands and it can also be someone who
is enjoying the work that they are doing.
It is the card of the craftsman, so it can also mean perfecting skills you already
have.
There is a sense of pride and of a job well done. It is a card of applying yourself
totally and methodically to what you are doing and you will reap the rewards from
that, in every sense of the word.

IX
Quick Keywords
Affluence, stability, security, prosperity, self-reliance.
Symbols
Here we see a wealthy woman in a lush, plentiful garden with Pentacles all around
her. She has a falcon on her wrist, which was traditionally a sport of the wealthy.
She has no worries from a financial point of view.
Meaning
This card points to financial stability and security. It is more than just income
coming from a job. It is about income and wealth coming from property, savings
and other investments. This can also be unearned income.
There is a sense of solitude with this card, although the woman seems quite
comfortable with that. A person may be on their own, but there seems to be
financial provision for them, either of their own creation or from someone else.
It can be a lady, or man, of leisure who does not need to work. It can also be a
self-made man or woman who has worked for the financial stability they have
and are can afford to enjoy the fruits of their efforts.
This can also indicate someone who has expensive tastes and can be extravagant.
This is likely to be a person who opts for quality over quantity and goes for the
best items they can afford.

X
Quick Keywords
Affluence, inheritance, family money, sum of money.
Symbols
Here we see 3 generations of a family, with pentacles all around them. There is
wealth, comfort, stability, prosperity, material security and luxury.
Meaning
This card often indicates a sum of money that is coming to you. It may be family
money or an inheritance or money that is yours in some way.
It can also indicate a sum of money from any source, either expected or
unexpected.
It can also indicate generosity and financial support from within the family or a
benefactor.
This can also be success from a business. It is also about tradition and convention
and can indicate a need to make financial and business arrangements that will
work in the long - term future for you.

Page
Quick Keywords
Practical, business ideas, physical enjoyment, attract resources, earth sign child.
Person
This may be a child or a person who is much younger than the querant. It may be
a student who does not necessarily find studying easy, but who achieves success
by plodding along and persevering.
As a person, they display the characteristics of the Earth type person. They are
loyal, dependable, reliable, hard-working, methodical, disciplined, like to see
material success and practical.
On the negative side they can be unemotional, a slave-driver (both of themselves
and others), stubborn, rigid, inflexible and crave recognition. They dont like
change or things which upset their routine. They require discipline and a
structure to work with.
Situation
Never worry about money. It will always be there for you when you need it, even
if it sometimes seems a bit out of reach.
This card can point towards research that will require attention to detail. This
card can show up for someone who is in a rut with his/her career or money and
needs to make a change.
This may indicate a money-making idea or a new enterprise starting, which is in
the planning and where the financial rewards are not immediately apparent.

Knight
Quick Keywords
Fixed, inflexible, finest of everything, stubborn, cautious, practical, hard worker,
dislike change.
Here we see an unhappy (or angry) looking figure sitting on a stationery black
horse. He holds a pentacle in his hand.
Person
This can be a man or a woman. As a person they are practical, conventional,
patient, hardworking, determined, persistent, detail oriented, meticulous,
thorough, prudent, cautious, save their money, likes the comfort of a financial nest
egg behind them.
They place a great value on financial comfort, like their material comforts and
insist on having the best of everything.
On the negative side they can be lacking in humour and unemotional.
They can be stubborn, rigid, inflexible, lacking direction or ambition and fiercely
resistant to change. They do not like anything which rocks the status quo of their
lives.
They can be nit-picky perfectionists. They may also work so hard to provide the
material comforts for themselves and their family that they forget to build in any
time to enjoy the things they have worked so hard to accomplish.
Situation
This card can be indicating a stalemate or things not moving as fast as you would
like. It may be that once the results come, they will be worth the effort. There
can also be a need to push the situation along a little or you may just be banging
your head against a brick wall and need to move on.

Queen
Quick Keywords
Practical, business like, organised, stability, connection with earth and nature,
homely.
Symbols
A queen sits on an ornate throne in lush, plentiful, abundant scenery. She is
looking down at the pentacle in her lap.
Person
She is an organised, matter-of-fact, practical, down-toearth person who enjoys
straightforward dealings with people. She is honest and trustworthy, generous,
action and detail oriented, good at balancing the budget and juggling the home
and family. She is shrewd and sensible.
She likes to surround herself with good quality things and will usually buy the
best she can afford. She is generally a good money manager and likes to have the
security of money behind her.
She may be a businesswoman. She could also be the type of person who makes an
excellent behind-the-scenes organiser. She does not particularly crave the
limelight and often prefers to support someone else in the background.
She is loving, caring, generous, nurturing, may have an affinity with nature or
gardening. She loves to care for others and support them. She is often the person
who has a house full of waifs and strays, pets and plants. She always has a warm
welcome for anyone.
Situation
The Queen of Pentacles points towards stability in your life. This is in both
emotional and financial matters. There is a closeness with the earth and nature
and all things practical
King
Quick Keywords
Business person, money, financial dealings, caution, check things carefully.
Symbols
A well - dressed king sits on an ornate thrown with a pentacle in his lap. He seems
to be more concerned with looking at his money than at his surroundings.
He has a suit of armour under his clothes, which suggests he has a tough interior
and is protecting himself from anything emotional.
Person
As a person, this can be a man or a woman. They are most likely a business -
person or someone involved with money. They are likely to be charming and very
persuasive when you meet them.
They are a shrewd, sharp business - person with an ability to win through on tough
negotiation. Their first priority in any transaction will be themselves and
particularly how they will benefit financially.
You may find that they gracefully and charmingly promise you one thing verbally
and then the written contracts may not quite match up to what they have
promised. They like to be in control of situations involving money.
Be very careful with this person, particularly in business and financial dealings,
check everything carefully and make sure you know exactly where you stand
before you commit yourself to anything.
Be careful of the person handling the money in business, official and financial
dealings.

Swords Air
The Swords are the suit of intellect, thought and reason. They are concerned with
justice, truth and ethical principles. Swords are associated with the element Air.
A cloudless sky, open and light-filled, is a symbol of the mental clarity that is the
Swords ideal. This suit is also associated with states that lead to disharmony and
unhappiness. Our intellect is a valuable asset, but as an agent of ego, it can lead
us astray if it is not infused with the wisdom of our Inner Guide.

Ace
Quick Keywords
Ideas, new beginnings, success, willpower, focus.
Symbols
A hand holds a sword, which has a crown on the top and the wreath of success in
the crown. As with all the Aces, this is a card of beginnings. Beware, it can be a
double edged sword.
Meaning
The card represents a new beginning, new ideas, a new (or renewed) force of will
and mental energy. This is a card of victory and success.
This card often indicates new focus and increased clarity around a decision. This
is also an indication that you have the strength and power within your own hands
to accomplish whatever needs to be done.
The opportunities offered by the Ace of Swords are likely to be challenging and
you will probably have to call on the full force of your will or personality to achieve
your goals. However the crown at the top of the sword indicates success.
It indicates the need for courage, resourcefulness and determination. It will also
call for you an honest and ethical approach. There is often a clear sense of
understanding of what needs to be done and an ability to cut through irrelevant
things.
The Ace of Swords can also point to truth and justice, to championing a cause and
standing up for what you believe to be right.

II
Quick Keywords
Indecision, lack of clarity, confusion, worry, stress.
Symbols
Here we see a blindfolded figure, holding two crossed swords, sitting on a stone in
front of water.
Meaning
The figure does not know what to do and does not seem to be able to see all the
necessary information or to think clearly. She may be struggling to see the
consequences of actions.
This is a card of indecision. It can also be a card of knowing that something needs
to be done about a situation and being in denial - a bit like the ostrich burying its
head in the sand.
You have a difficult choice or decision to make. It is something you probably need
to make logically, however there is also a lot of emotion attached to the decision
(symbolised by the water).
The choice can be one that is causing a great deal of stress and worry. If there are
other people involved, then the decision is likely to hurt or upset someone. It is a
decision where you have to look at what is best for you.
With the crossed swords the woman has put up a real barrier. It is almost as if
she is trying to block off her emotions and feelings and keep everybody out.
She seems unwilling to accept a truth about a situation or her feelings and almost
deny its existence.
III
Quick Keywords
Arguments, heart-ache, sorrow, conflict.
Symbols
Three swords pierce a heart. This is the only one of the Swords Cards that does
not have a person in it.
Meaning
This is a card of heartbreak in some form. It can be an argument. It can literally
be a heart attack and can be a miscarriage in a pregnancy (depending on the cards
around it).
There are likely to be some raw emotions around this card, although they may or
may not be expressed.
There is sorrow, sadness, strife, conflict, disappointment and great emotional
pain.
If it is an argument, it may be that there are things that need to be said in order
to clear the air, as painful as they may be to say or to be heard.

IV
Quick Keywords
Recovery, retreat, de-stress, solitude, time out.
Symbols
A knight lies resting on a table. He has 3 swords pointing down and 1 underneath
him. His hands are formed in a prayer position.
Meaning
This is a card of rest, recuperation, convalescence, retreat and solitude and
indicates a real need to take some time out and just DO NOTHING.
It may be a time of quiet contemplation and preparation for the next steps. It is a
time for mind, body and spirit to heal.
This card will often show up for someone who is overworked, stressed and worn
out.
It can also come up for someone who is recovering from an illness and it is
important for them to allow themselves to recover fully before they start doing too
much again.

V
Quick Keywords
Conflict, victory, strong adversary, hollow victory.
Symbols
Two dejected looking figures are standing by the water, whilst the 3rd has 3
swords in his hands. The swords of the other two people lie on the ground in front
of him.
Meaning
This is a card of conflict and victory, but at the expense of other people. The figure
looks quite smug with having all the swords. However this can be a hollow victory.
This can be a serious quarrel.
This may be that you are up against someone who is much stronger than you and
that they have all the factors in their favour. It may be you that is the stronger of
the people.
This is a card of arguments and hostility, and can be an us-against-them
mentality. This is a selfish card and there is no co-operation between people.
There are no real winners with this card. One person has all the swords, often to
the detriment of the other parties.
In a love reading, this could indicate a 3rd person who wants to get in between.

VI
Quick Keywords
Better conditions, look beyond current pain, moving forward.
Symbols
A figure is rowing a boat with two passengers out of the choppy waters and into
the calmer seas beyond.
However the 6 swords are still in front of them in the boat, which suggests they
may be taking their worries with them.
However the swords do not pierce the boat in any way, so the impact of past strife
may be much less now.
Meaning
This card indicates that things are improving and you are moving into better
conditions. This can be a case of head over heart and you have to go with the logic
of a situation.
You can be moving away from stress, anxiety, pain and difficulty and into better
conditions, although it can sometimes be difficult to see beyond the pain and to
focus on anything good.
This can be a card of physical journeys as well as a journey of self-development
and transformation.
Let go of the pain of a past situation and allow yourself to move forward into a
better place, especially mentally.
VII
Quick Keywords
Theft, loss, sneaking away, underhand, cunning, someone taking.
Symbols
This card shows a figure creeping away from a camp, carrying 5 of the 7
swords. The last 2 are left standing in the ground. The figure has quite a smug
expression on his face.
Meaning
This card represents something being taken away, often in a very underhand,
sneaky way.
It is a card of stealth and cunning to extricate yourself from a situation, which
might not be a bad thing. It can be that someone is trying to sneak out of situation,
rather than confront someone and deal with the matter openly.
The expression on the figures face suggests he thinks he has got away with
something he knows he really should not have done.
He is carrying the swords in a very inefficient way and not looking where he is
going. The swords could very easily slip on his toes.
It is likely that he could get found out or his actions come back to haunt him. This
can be someone who is a thief or a spy or a liar or a personal committing some sort
of fraud or wrong-doing.
If someone is contemplating actions, which they know are not quite legal or
ethical, this card can be a warning that they will get found out. If they do it will
most likely be due to their own feelings of guilt or conscience.
In a love reading, this could very possibly be a cheating activity, which might
involve sex with another person.

VIII
Quick Keywords
Restriction, limitations, obstacles, trapped.
Symbols
Here we see a woman who is blindfolded and who has cloths tied around her, which
are restricting her movements. She is standing in water, which represents
emotions. There are 9 swords forming a barricade behind her.
Meaning
This is a card of restriction. It may be self-imposed and the situation may not be
as difficult as it is perceived to be. This can also indicate restriction and obstacles
from external sources.
The bandages appear to be quite loose around the figure and she could probably
wriggle loose and take off the blindfold if she chose to.
This can be a card of limiting beliefs about your capabilities. This can also be a
card of I cant because which may or may not be justified.
This card can indicate a feeling of being trapped, backed into a corner or
imprisoned by someone or by your circumstances.
This can indicate that someone has given away their personal power to someone
else. It can be that you are feeling a victim in life and are waiting for someone or
something to come and rescue you
Some of the situation may be of your own making and you still have choices, as
difficult as that may seem to accept. By finding your clarity of thought, you can
find a solution and a way forward.

IX
Quick Keywords
Grief, despair, distress, desolation, illness, stress.
Symbols
Here a figure sits up in a bed, crying or very distressed and with 9 swords on the
wall behind.
Meaning
This card indicates grief, desolation, despair, great pain, worry, stress and
sadness. It can also indicate health issues and hospital visits.
If someone is it at their wits end, this card can mean great anxiety, depression,
nightmares and insomnia. It can mean illness.
This will often be some sort of stress related condition. In readings for women, this
card can indicate womens health issues or even surgery.
With the head in the hands, this can indicate a refusal to look at the world or to
bury your head in the sand, in the hope that problems will go away.
During the dark of the night is the time when all our fears, doubts, worries,
feelings of guilt and anxiety come bubbling up to the surface. Sometimes the pain
of these feelings is so much we feel like just putting our head in our hands and
crying.
It may be that you need to examine the choices you are making in life and perhaps
a small change could make a big difference in the way you feel and the actions you
take.

X
Quick Keywords
Endings and beginnings, let down, anxiety, stabbed in the back.
Symbols
A figure lies on the ground with a blanket partly covering him and 10 swords
impaled in his back. This is a card of feeling let down and stabbed in the back by
someone. It is a card of anxiety, loss and misfortune.
Meaning
This card can be similar to the Death card in symbolism, in that something has
come to end- metaphorically the situation is dead however, that means that there
is also some rebirth and renewal.
The gold in the sky represents the new day dawning. The darkest hour is just
before dawn. This does not minimize the sense of pain or loss, however it is a sign
that there is hope in the future.
This card can also point to an over-reaction to something, maybe making a
mountain out of a molehill or someone who is a hypochondriac or a Drama Queen.

Page
Quick Keywords
Childlike, temperamental, headstrong, aggressive, defensive.
Symbols
The card shows a youth holding a sword in an aggressive pose, as though he is
ready to strike at something.
Person
This can be someone who is very quick witted and sharp tongued. They can be a
bit of a gossip and a trouble-maker and can tie people in knots with their words.
As a person, he/she is likely to be very immature and probably prone to temper
tantrums (or the adult equivalent) to get their own way.
There is little empathy with this person. They are likely to be impatient, critical,
sarcastic and have no real understanding of the impact of their words on the
feelings of other people.
It can be a child with Air type qualities. They are bight and lively, with a quick
mind and a vivid imagination.
Situation
The page can describe things being done in far too much of a hurry, with little or
no thought to the consequences. There is impatience, rashness and not listening
to the input of other people.

Knight
Quick Keywords
Rushing, risk-taking, lack of thought, speed, impulsive, headstrong.
Symbols
A Knight on a white horse with a drawn sword is charging through the desert at
great speed.
Person
This card often symbolises someone who is rushing headlong into something
without giving it any real thought.
The person is often impulsive, headstrong and full of fantastic ideas. They are
capable and fearless and can be an impulsive risk taker.
They can be a great communicator but they can also be tactless, sarcastic, blunt
and rude. A person can have all the qualities of an Air person, i.e. quick witted,
intelligent, sharp brain, great ideas, great communicator and spontaneous.
They can also be rash and impulsive and lack empathy with other people. The
Knight is someone who is likely to be quite immature and convinced of their own
superiority.
He or she can be a strong ally and fight your corner for you, while it suits them.
They can be very fickle and whimsical and you should be careful of placing long
term trust in them.
Situation
This indicates sudden events, where someone needs to take charge quickly, so that
the whole thing does not end up in complete chaos. If you are considering
delegating a project, be careful of the person you choose to take on the role.

Queen
Quick Keywords
Tough, independent, widow, honest, shrewd, straight-talking.
Person
The Queen can show as a man or a woman, although mostly she shows up as a
woman. She can often represent an older person, perhaps someone who is
widowed or on their own.
As a person, she is a very straightforward person, likely to have quite a sharp
tongue and can be sarcastic and abrasive.
She is quick witted, intelligent, logical, analytical, can be shrewd and does not
suffer fools gladly. She can be very perceptive and see through people and
situations quickly.
She is honest, truthful and may take the moral high ground with others. She is
not one to be messed with or to lie to. She is tough, independent and likely to keep
herself and her feelings to herself.
She likes to be in control. She can be quite soft on the inside but works very hard
to make sure she does not let others see that she could be vulnerable.
Situation
This card can indicate tough bargains and negotiating. The matter is likely to be
dealt with in a very matter of fact way and by following the rule book. There will
be little room for emotional matters.
King
Quick Keywords
Businessman, honest, efficient, detail, logical, analytical.
Person
As a person the King of Swords has all the qualities of an Air character. He often
shows up as a man of Law, maybe a solicitor or a policeman.
As a business man, he is straightforward, tough, generally fair and honest in his
dealings.
He does not take any nonsense from anyone and has a very clear idea of where he
is going. He is intelligent, quick witted, can be detail oriented, analytical and
efficient.
He usually takes quite a clinical, unemotional approach to matters. He can be
rigid, strict and inflexible when it comes to sticking to the rules.
In personal matters he can be cut off from his feelings, which can show as cynicism,
sarcasm and fierce independence
Situation
The King of Swords tells you that you need a rational, logical, analytical approach
where expectations should be realistic.
You need to think with your head rather than your heart.

Wands Fire
The Wands are the suit of creativity, action and movement. They are associated
with such qualities as enthusiasm, adventure, risk-taking and confidence. This
suit corresponds to the yang, or masculine principle, in Chinese philosophy and is
associated with the element Fire. A flickering flame is the perfect symbol of the
Wands force. This energy flows outward and generates passionate involvement.

Ace
Quick Keywords
New job, opportunity or business, creativity, action.
Symbols
A hand emerging from a cloud holds out a wooden stick, which has green leaves
on it. This is about new beginnings, creativity, action, innovation, confidence,
courage, new things being offered or started. It is a symbol of possibility.
Meaning
The Ace of Wands can indicate a new job offer or a business opportunity. It can
be an opportunity within an existing job such as a promotion.
It can also be a new project which will give opportunities for creativity, self-
expression, development, power, initiative and moving forward.
Within a business this may be new business opportunities coming in. It can also
be a creative project or a hobby that someone is working on. It can also be
voluntary or charity work.
There is a lot of energy, creativity, passion, action and moving forward with this
card. It is a card of openings and beginnings.
It can also indicate personal development and taking action towards something
you really want to do (even if it may mean less money initially).
This is a time to act decisively and grasp the opportunities that are in front of you.
You have access to the resources you need, or they will open up as you get going. It
is a time to take the first step and set the ball in motion.

II
Quick Keywords
Personal power, strength, success, support, restlessness.
Symbols
A well-dressed, wealthy looking man surveys the landscape in front of him. He
holds a world in his hand. One wand is fixed to the wall and he is holding the
other.
This is a card of success and prosperity, of having reached a goal, of holding the
world in your hand. It can also signify the choices of whats next?
Meaning
This can be earned success, wealth and fortune, brought about by your own
efforts. It can be help and support from affluent individuals.
This is a card of personal power, of strength, courage and personal success. This
is a card of power and it may be that you have the power and influence and
someone else wants it or someone else has it and you want it. You may need to
seek the help of someone in a position of influence, and that help is there for you. It
may also be that someone else looks up to you as a means to opening doors for
them.
It is also important to consider the influence that material power and success plays
in your life and goals. Are you driven just by external success?
There is some contentment for what has been achieved and also looking for new
opportunities for stimulation or for growth.
There can be a certain amount of restlessness and a desire to move onto new
pastures. The person may be considering new opportunities or even moving to a
new location. There is a choice here between what is stable and fixed and moving
onto new pastures.
III
Quick Keywords
Loan, financial support, goals, focus, direction.
Symbols
A man stands facing the open sea where there are 3 ships on the water. He has 3
wands surrounding him, which look as if they are supporting him. He is on his
journey, doing his own thing and just pausing to contemplate his goal in front of
him.
Meaning
This card often comes up when someone has applied for a loan or mortgage or is
looking to get some sort of assistance from someone else to further their plans. It
is a card of success.
The figure is making his own success and realises he needs to take action for
something to happen. This is a card of courage.
There is successful support and co-operation from others with plans. There is still
a lot of thought and deliberation and projects may still be in the planning stage,
although some action has been taken.
This is also a card of vision, of seeing the big picture and taking a long term view
or matters. As the person with the long term view, you can guide and help others
to support you and also to their best future.
This is also a card of leadership and being the first to blaze the trail into uncharted
territory, so that others can follow you.
Be courageous and move bravely into new areas. Once you set things in motion,
doing your own thing and in your own way, you will be able to attract to you the
resources and support that you need.

IV
Quick Keywords
Marriage, partnership, celebration, success, home.
Symbols
Four wands decorated with lush, green wreaths and abundant fruit indicating
success and plenty. Two maidens are dancing with flowers.
Meaning
This is a card which often indicates a marriage or an engagement. It can also be
a successful business partnership.
It might be friends, spouses or romantic partners going into business with each
other as well.
It is about doing something creative together rather than just thinking about it.
This can also be successful participation in a club or hobby based activity.
This is a card of celebration of success, balance, unity, co-operation, harmony,
stability and success. It can also indicate teamwork
The number four can also indicate the four corners of the home and point towards
successful completion of projects in the home.
In relation to the home or to a physical building, the other cards around will
indicate how successful this project will be.

V
Quick Keywords
Battles, bickering, pettiness, discord, squabbles.
Symbols
A group of people are battling with wands. The closest one, in light blue, seems to
be holding the others off with very little effort.
Meaning
There are battles doing on and tempers may be getting frayed. There seems to be
a lot of aggression directed at you. However, by dealing calmly with the actual
issues, rather than attacking the people concerned, you can find a solution.
It is important not to get drawn into office or family politics and only to deal with
the facts of the matter. If there are battles going on around you, do you need to be
involved in all of it or can you just deal with the bit that directly affects you?
This is a card of pettiness, squabbling, back-biting and often tiresome
disagreements.
You probably need to put up some boundaries between yourself and the source of
the bickering. It is better if you can distance yourself from it.
This is also a card of blockages, annoyances, frustrations and things not going as
you would like them to. There is no agreement or co-operation with this card.

VI
Quick Keywords
Success, victory, triumph, praise, recognition.
Symbols
A figure rides through a group of people holding a wand with a wreath of success
on it.
Meaning
This is a card of success, of praise, of recognition, of projects coming to a successful
conclusion, of prosperity and earned success.
This is triumph and victory as a result of effort. It is enjoying the fruits of your
labours. The rewards are deserved with this card.
This is not necessarily a card of being triumphant over someone else. It is more
about the victory over yourself and your environment.
It is also important to have a healthy self-esteem and allow yourself to feel good
about your achievements, without acting as if you are superior to others.
VII
Quick Keywords
Battles, unfair numbers, in control, on top of situation.
Symbols
A figure holding a wand stands on a hill and is battling with 6 other wands from
unseen people. He is on top of the situation and is battling from a strong vantage
point.
He is wearing a shoe and a boot. The foot with the boot is in water, which signifies
mastery over the emotions.
Meaning
This is a card of ongoing battling. It can be a warning not to get involved with
fighting other peoples battles unless it is really necessary.
This can be someone attacking you (not necessarily physically) or it can be you
going into battle with other people. There are power struggles going on here and
people may be trying to control you. You need courage in the face of adversity.
This can also be an unfair battle if you are having to deal with more than one
person or issue at the same time. It is something you are doing on your own at
the moment.
It may be something you have to fight on your own, or it may be telling you to get
some support. This is a card of self-defense and it may be necessary to defend your
space or territory. Perhaps you need to put up boundaries and stand up for
yourself.
You may need to defend your position and to stand up for what you believe in or
know to be right. This is a card of aggression and defiance.

VIII
Quick Keywords
Travel, overseas, speed, movement, action.
Symbols
Eight wands are moving rapidly through the air over water. This indicates things
happening quickly and often of travel.
The wands look like they are coming down to earth, so this could be arriving
rapidly at the goal or destination.
Meaning
This is a card of motion and movement. It is a time to take action and move
forward rapidly with a project. Things are likely to be moving very rapidly around
you.
This often indicates a period of waiting is coming to an end and the time is right
for change. It is a card of satisfaction and success and circumstances wanting to
move forward.
You have probably been thinking and dreaming about a plan or an idea, which is
signified by the wands in the air.
Now is a good time to come down to earth and take action because things will move
rapidly for you.
This can also be a good time to celebrate the successes of a past project and move
onto something new.

IX
Quick Keywords
Battling, strength of will, determination, victory, still fighting.
Symbols
A battle scarred looking figure stands in front of 8 wands and is tightly clutching
the 9th. His battle is behind him, although it has not been without personal cost
and possible injury.
The 8 wands are fixed in the ground, as if creating a barricade between him and
his problems.
Meaning
Although he seems to be in control at the moment, he has an expression of caution
and suspicion on his face. He is ready to take on trouble and battles, wherever
they may be coming from.
He seems to be expecting more trouble to come from somewhere and he is quite
ready to tackle it when it comes. Be watchful and prepared.
Even if you are feeling wounded and reaching the end of your tether, you are still
standing and prepared to battle on. You may need to draw on all your reserves to
keep going, as the battling may not be finished.
Pause, reorganize yourself, give yourself a pat on the back for the victories you
have won and how far you have come so far.
Prepare yourself for the next round, as the matter is not totally finished, although
you are a lot closer to the finishing line than you may think you are.

X
Quick Keywords
Overwhelm, overwork, burdens, challenge.
Symbols
The figure is carrying 10 wands in an awkward way. He has his head buried in
them, so he cannot see where he is going nor can he see how close he is to his
destination.
Meaning
This is a card of overwhelm, oppression, being over-burdened with responsibility
and often over-work. The figure appears to have taken on far more than he can
comfortably carry and is carrying the wands in a very inefficient way.
You can also be feeling burdened because you have taken on the problems and
perhaps the workload of other people
The figure runs a real risk of dropping everything. He has his head buried in the
sticks and cannot see where he is going. It may be that the person feels they have
to carry this heavy load all by themselves. It can also indicate that they need to
get some help from others.
It is not helpful to wait for others to see that you need help and offer it to you, as
you could be waiting a long time.
This is a card of struggle and doing things the hard way. You may have to take
responsibility for something or be less to take the blame for something.
Try to lighten the load as much as you can by not taking on any more and maybe
practise saying No to people.

Page
Quick Keywords
Message, news, fiery child, high energy.
Person
People represented by the Page of Wands can be children born under one of the
fire signs of Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. They can also be people who are younger
and less mature than the querant.
They are quite fiery, outgoing, creative people with a sunny disposition. They can
be child-like and immature and have a big focus on themselves.
As people they are likely to be high energy, enthusiastic free-spirits.
They can also be impulsive, restless and not finishing things.
Situation
The Page of Wands often brings news of some sort. This can be new openings and
opportunities for you to be creative and passionate.
The news the page brings will often require you to take action quite quickly.
This may be an opportunity that excites you and perhaps rekindles your child-like
sense of wonder, passion and excitement.
Business projects represented by this card can be risky and ill thought out.

Knight
Quick Keywords
Property, move, new property, action, speed.
Person
This is a high energy person, who lives life in the fast lane and tends to do
everything at great speed.
This can be an unpredictable, headstrong person who is prone to sudden changes
and does not complete what they start.
They are exciting, confident, outgoing and fun to be around but may not be very
dependable because they are off on their next project.
They can be very passionate and also hot-tempered. The Knight of wands person
has a huge heart and is very generous but may also be tactless and hot-headed.
Situation
The Knight of Wands often shows up in relation to property. This maybe a move
of home or office or it can be taking on additional property.
There is often a sense of urgency and things happening quickly with this card.

Queen
Quick Keywords
Business woman, action, leadership, resourceful.
Person
The Queen of Wands usually represents a woman, of any age. She shares the
characteristics of the fire signs. She often comes up as an independent, strong -
minded, business woman.
She is a natural leader and will often be in a position of leadership or running her
own business.
If she does not run her own business, she is very capable of doing so. As a person
she is enthusiastic, passionate, a big thinker, generous, an action oriented person,
energetic, loyal, capable, resourceful, confident, good organiser, creative and
forward thinking.
She is generally quite a straight forward person. She is popular, outgoing, makes
friends easily, tackles things wholeheartedly, is open and sincere, has a natural
vibrancy, is confident and cheerful and has a strong sense of self assurance.
On the negative side, she can be domineering, bossy, controlling, impatient and
lacking tact. She may have difficulty delegating and believe that no-one else is as
capable of doing things as she is.
Situation
This is a good time to look at your own resources and perhaps work on your own
self development. There may be educational opportunities around for you at the
moment.
This special energy is around you at this time, either as events or for you to use.

King
Quick Keywords
Leader, business, action, risk taker, hard worker.
Person
The King of Wands has many of the same qualities as the Queen. He is a high
energy, go-getting, action-oriented, determined, inspiring, forceful man who
knows what he wants and how to get there. He creates results and then is very
happy to bask in the glory that results from his success.
He is a courageous, loyal man and will often be in business or a position of
leadership. He is not frightened to take risks. The more mature man will think
through the risks and rewards and take action. If things do not work out, he will
assess the situation, learn from it and move on.
He can have a fiery temper and says what he thinks. Tact is not his strong
point. When he has said what needs to be said, it is done and finished. He is not
a person to hold grudges.
He may be overbearing sometimes but his heart is in the right place and he means
well.
Situation
This card can signify a person. It can also be asking you to take action in a bold
and fearless way, as the King of Wands would do.