Wands | Cups

SWORDS

Pentacles | Major Arcana

Minor Suit

Element: Air

Pure Mind ~ Truth ~ Thinking ~ Speaking ~ Lessons along the Way


 

The cards shown 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 turn the reversed card back?

Ace

The beginning of truth and justice, triumphant, winner. Be patient... The truth will always 'out'! Truth is found, born and intensified... Yahoo! Justice in its most Divine and Loving Form.  Patience is simply being in the moment. Wait in the now and the truth will meet you there!

 

Two

Don't know what to do, stalemate, indecision, don't have the power or enough information to decide. This is a great time to be decisive! Stay in balance... see both sides of the issue... Things are moving forward even if their movement isn't apparent yet. Patience... there is nothing to do for now... Hold tight until you can see your way clearly again.  Meditation will move you to greater clarity. While you can't see your way... what better time is there to go inward for guidance?

 

Three

Tears, upheaval, difficulty in understanding grief, separation, suffering. If there is something you don't understand, meditate or pray about it or even seek help from one who counsels wisely. You have the power to understand, feel and release the sorrows of the past.  Pollyanna never saw problems... she only saw opportunities to learn and grow. Wise girl!

Four

Take time to think, retreat, R & R, banishment. Things will change for the better soon. Time to get busy, but move carefully. Some success, be cautiously optimistic. Time for contemplation, meditation and prayer before moving into action. But do move into action soon! Think positively about the situation, envision a happy and successful completion. You will create good results.

Five

Personal strife and interest in self gain. Prepare to move forward soon. The stalemate is ending. Empty victory, watch out for interference, change your attitude before it's too late. If your values are a bit selfish, think about what you can do in the future to be more helpful and sharing. Change is coming soon. Compassion, generosity, loving kindness will all heal this situation.

Six

Moving away from danger and difficulty. Look to the future. Journeys. The future is bright. Let your  problems go. Be patient for a bit longer. Feeling trapped. Why not face your problems rather than ignoring them? You are moving into a better and happier circumstance. Safety, ease, travel. Pollyanna would rather face her problems and deal with them... Courage, compassion and love are her tools...

Seven

Theft, disagreements, unseen difficulties. Courage, haven't yet finished what you started, losing control, someone offers advice. Do you really need those things? They aren't really yours and they won't do you any good... Courage, more work to do, letting others participate and give advice as needed.

Eight

Restrictions, blockages, waiting for someone to save the day, helplessness, crisis. Freedom is coming, mistakes have been made, jealousy. When there's not a thing you can do about it, you might as well wait patiently and meditate on how you'll proceed once you are free. The grass is not greener on the other side. And freedom is really worth waiting for. If you know what mistakes you have made, fix them when you can.

Nine

Hopelessness, helplessness, depression, guilt, suffering. The future is filled with promise, hope, power and joy! Grief heals when it is not ignored. Prayer will open the door to the answers you feel you need. The future is filled with promise, hope, power and joy!

Ten

Sense of loss, depression, letting go, things can only improve. Improvement has begun, look to spirit for help, courage will return... When your at the bottom, there is no way to go but up... Might as well start climbing! You have the courage, Spirit and wherewithal to move forward and create better results.

Page

Worry about a young person, messages delivered, vigilance. Unpredictable youth, prepare for the unexpected, imposters, cunning. Being watchful and protective about a young  person in your life... your help is necessary and valuable. The message that comes is clear. If the youth is really unreliable, simply be more watchful and all will be well.

Knight

Well intentioned, overbearing, over enthusiastic youth. Courage, foresight, victory. Trouble maker, avoid this youth. Braggart, impatient, lacking foresight and compassion. Enthusiasm is a wonderful trait. Help him bridle it when necessary. Courage, foresight, victory. If someone is not being trustworthy, you are not required to play with them...

(But maybe when they grow up?)

Queen

Very modern woman, witty, strong, assertive, good leader, intelligent, graceful. Egocentric woman, bigoted, aggressive, unreliable. This super woman can have it all, do it all and stay cool the entire time. Listen to her advice, thank her kindly and then follow your own!

King

Man of authority, advisor, good business man, has his finger on the pulse of the situation. Original thinker. What you see is what you get. Compassionless, strict, cruel, authoritarian, malicious, mean, dominating. This man is a wonderful business man, leader, advisor, idea man. He studies the world today and advises appropriately. Develop compassion, kindness, gentleness, generosity. If you know a man who needs these qualities, teach him by example.

 

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