Wands | Cups

PENTACLES

Swords | Major Arcana

Minor Suit

Element: Earth

The Body ~ The Physical ~ Money ~ Health ~ Work/Job


 

The cards pictured below are from the traditional Rider Waite deck. It is the most commonly used deck for beginner tarot lessons and books. Pollyanna decided to use it here because it would be very easy for interested tarot enthusiasts to find both texts and teachers with information that is pertinent to these cards. Enjoy!

 

 

Card

Traditional Definition Traditional Reversed Meaning What would Pollyanna suggest this card was saying...  What would Pollyanna suggest to undo the reversal?

Ace

Prosperity begins and evolves. Settle into your dreams, energy and potential in balance and in joy! Success is near but it is important to stay watchful and continue to work for it. Don't stop juggling until all the balls are done... Don't stop flying the airplane until you are parked and the engine is off... Don't stop dreaming... for there are always new dreams awaiting your attention. If you have been praying for prosperity... this is the beginning! Keep holding your goal in mind... and keep evolving it, too! Patience, meditation and a good game plan are all WONDERFUL CHOICES at this time!

Two

Choices are easy now and it's a good time to make them! Change is happening and opportunities to travel, play and adapt to new life experiences abound! Think organization... think Feng Shui... think clean out the closets or file drawers or the garage... It's really, really time to clean up your act! Love making choices and you will be way ahead of the game. Change is inevitable and so you might as well love that, too. And remember to play! So... if you can... take a day off from work and organize you favorite room in your home... the one that means the most to you personally... And then think of that effort as a good beginning...

Three

Your artistry works well for your finances...

Skill, ability, talent, work.

Selfishness always stings the one being selfish... Your artistic creativity is overflowing... and it can bring you great abundance. Sounds like a great time to start a masterpiece! How may I give, serve, share or simply help?

 

Four

Selfishness, power, materialism, knowledge of self-worth, gifts, possessions, good negotiations. Obstacles, overspending. Money is not the root of all evil, greed is. Use your money with wisdom and intelligence. Think twice before spending. If you still want it, then think a third time.

Five

Feeling out in the cold, take stock of your life... there is help nearby if you take the time to notice. Loneliness, destitute, jobless. Accept your karmic lesson. New employment, stop being so stubborn. Help surrounds you and simply waits for you to ask. Work is not a 'four letter word'... it is the answer to your dilemma.

Six

Generosity, sympathy, compassion. Fair use of money and success. Jealousy, envy, debt, unfair distribution of money from a business deal, will or similar event. It's a good time to give generously. You are handling financial decisions wisely and fairly. Give... As you give, so shall you receive...

Seven

Don't hesitate... it's time to harvest! Financial anxiety causes hesitation. Fear that results will be poor. Very little gain from lots of work. Bad investment. What fun to gather the fruits of your labor! Now is the time... get to work! Energy follows thought... if you think fearful thoughts, your fear will affect your results. So, think happy thoughts, feel good... attract a wonderful outcome!

Eight

Patience and attention to detail are needed now. Skill. Time to get finances and work in order. Failure might happen. Don't listen to flattery... Einstein said that the difference between average and genius is focus. Use focus/genius to complete your work wonderfully! When things are going poorly, don't listen to bad advice or flattery, listen to your true guidance, lighten up, seek honest assistance.

Nine

This is the card of material success and enjoying all that comes with it. Also, prudence and home. You have almost achieved your dream... don't stop now!

Loss of friendship, theft, caution.

Celebrate and enjoy because you have arrived at the fulfillment of your dream! Prayers that seem to go unanswered are usually given up too soon. So, simply keep up the good work... you're almost there!

Ten

Security, peace, prosperity, inheritance, family matters. Your goals are poorly defined. Time to reform them. Family issues. Inheritance disputes. What is heaven on earth? Look at your own life and you will see! When a project is going sour it's often good to review the steps that got you there and see if changing one or more of them will help. All adults need a will... maybe it's time to write one...

Page

Young person who likes to study, introvert, deep reflection, seeking knowledge. Quiet and moody youth, illogical, excess, luxury. A young person who is in alignment with their own inner being. Student with quiet, thoughtful ways. Student of life. This youth needs some tough love or less spoiling. Time to make adult choices and be responsible.

Knight

Forward thinking person who is willing to fight for your rights, good use of knowledge and experience. Patient and reliable. Impatient and irresponsible with no planning for the future. Dull, dogmatic, careless. You have someone in your life who believes in you and will help any way they can. They are wise, patient and well educated for the job. Develop a goal and begin to work toward its fulfillment. Pay attention to details and listen when someone offers good advice.

Queen

Creative, talented lady, inspires trust, gives security, noble. Suspicious, neglectful, lazy woman. Not worthy of your trust. This woman is a natural leader, intelligent, creative and definitely trustworthy. She also cares and honors how much effort has been made. Trust and your reputation are difficult to repair... protect them with actions which testify to your talents and worthiness.

King

Good leader, generous and successful man. Steady, trustworthy. Materialistic, opinionated, pushy, dull, bribery. The man of your dreams is present... trust him... if he is your boss, work hard for him and he will reward you well. This man creates success. Generosity, flexibility, compassion and good listening are qualities which will take you far... Time to develop them!

 

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