QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
MAJOR ARCANA
0. FOOL
Pure Impulse. Action without overthinking. Forward movement. A new phase. A leap into the unknown. Change.
1. MAGICIAN
Creativity. Expression of pent-up energy. Inspiration into action. Communication and writing. Connections. Spell casting. Illusions and tricks.
2. WITCH
Replaces High Priestess. A moment of reflection. Attunement to surrounding energy. Use of intuition. Psychic and emotional power. Mediation. Lunar cycles. Secrets.
3. PROVIDER
Replaces Empress. Nurturing. Relaxation. Stimulation of the five senses. Fertility. Craftwork. Art. Talents. Indulgence and over-indulgence. Sex. Procrastination.
4 BOSS
Replaces emperor. Obedience and defiance. Work. Maintenance. Labor. Responsibility. Unsatisfying efforts. Outside expectations. Rules, laws and regulations.
5. CLERIC
Replaces hierophant. Questioning of moral and ethical codes, established religion, the patriarchy. Need for answers. Personal empowerment or subservience.
6. RUNAWAYS
Replaces lovers. Major life choices. Curiosity. Cutting ties. Personal beliefs. Doubt. Exploration. New solutions. Owning one’s otherness. Coming of age. Sexuality.
7. GHOST CAR
Replaces chariot. Emotional, psychic & spiritual explorations. Focus on the higher self. Boredom with the mundane. Enigmas. Connections with ancestors.
8. STRENGTH
Inner strength over physical strength. Lucid dreams. Dream journaling. Hypnosis. Decoding. Connection to psychic power and the subconscious.
9. HERMIT
Seclusion. Independence. Self-reliance. Routines. Development of skills, methodologies & schedules. Working with seasonal cycles. Earth magic.
10. WHEEL
Cycles. Equilibrium. Stillness. Metaphysics. Philosophy. Moving beyond set structures. A look at the bigger picture.
The true nature of something.
11. ADJUSTMENT
Replaces justice. Justice & balance. Preparedness. Heightened awareness. Divination. Legal decisions. Course correction. Contemplation of chaos. Equality.
12. HANGED
Inverted POV. Fantasies. Intuitive connections. Surrender. Humility. Checking the ego. Realms of consciousness. Animal communications.
13. DEATH
Moving beyond doubt/hesitation. Major life changes. Transformation. New beginnings. Metamorphosis. Selflessness. Past life connections.
14. TEMPERANCE
Refinement. Purification. Alchemy. Distillation. Attunement of the higher self. Connection to the universe. Higher learning. Philosophy. Travel.
15. DEVIL
Disillusionment. Materialism. Old wounds. Lies. Gas lighting. Extreme boredom, emptiness. Procrastination. Sexual expression or repression.
16. TOWER
Noise. Need for silence. Resistance. Release of pent-up energy. Breaking boundaries. Reset. Language barriers. Communication breakdown.
17. STARS
Regeneration. Recuperation. Silence. Dissolution of the senses. Soul connections with the universe or others. Humility. Empathy. Equality.
18. MOON
Overcoming fear. Final steps toward a major goal. The unconscious. Sacrifice. Visions. Addiction. Questioning reality. Delusions. Nihilism.
19. SUN
Absolute clarity. The truth. Childlike enjoyment. Orientation to the present moment. Leaving the past behind. Success. Important observations.
20. ASSESSMENT
Replaces judgement. Legacy. Contribution. Responsibility. Conservation. Environmental protection. Sharing creations with the public. Archives. Estate planning.
21. WORLD
Healing divides. Merging opposites. Beyond gender. Absolute equality. Oneness. Completion. A beginning or an end. Major life cycles. Simplicity.
SUIT of LIGHTS
ACE of LIGHTS
Gift of the fire element. Inspiration. Creativity. Initiating projects; launches; entertainment and parties, travel and exploration; sexuality and passion.
2 of LIGHTS – The Misfit
Truman Capote. Inspiration. Desire for change. Focus on the future. Fight or flight. Frustration. Not fitting in. Sleeplessness.. Conflict at home, school or work.
3 of LIGHTS – The Acrobat
Lilian Leitzel. destination. Higher learning.. Risks. Fearless forward movement. New beginnings, projects and ventures. Self-improvement. Spectacles.
4 of LIGHTS – The Migrant
A goal reached. Success with caution. Survival skills. Passionate movement toward goals. Sacrifice. Covert actions. Unseen obstacles. Light at the end of the tunnel. Beacons.
5 of LIGHTS – The Rising Star
Jackie Shane. Unapologetic self-expression. Raw talent. Visibility. Collaboration. Breaking boundaries. Improvement through conflict. Self-defense mechanisms.
6 of LIGHTS – The Writer
James Baldwin. Celebration of achievements. Clear goals. Research. Journalism. Writing. Leisure after hard work. Parties. Success. Bragging. Exaggeration.
7 of LIGHTS – The Daredevil
Risks. Thrill seeking. Impulsiveness. Animalistic behavior. Trouble making. Disregard of boundaries. Illegal activity. Quick fixes. Impatience.
8 of LIGHTS – The Artist
Frida Kahlo. Career decisions. Artistic goals and exploration. Self portraiture. Creative pursuits. Photography. Phases. Change of career. Personal motivation.
9 of LIGHTS – The Hustler
Sexual energy. Role play. Kink. Sex work, magic. Passion. Power dynamics. Exchange. Anonymous. Transient spaces. Temporary situation.
10 of LIGHTS – The Filmmaker
Innovation. Limited means. Budgetary work-arounds. Experimentation. Discoveries. Recycling resources. Working outside of the establishment.
SPARK of LIGHTS
Fire in the realm of Fire.
Children / young adults. Transgender, LGBTQIA+ people. Someone who needs to be seen. A new transformative journey, manifesting the true self.
BILLOW of LIGHTS
Air in the realm of Fire.
Young adults. Explorers. Actors, performers and characters. Role players. Gamers. Know-it-alls. Nomads. Experimenters. Mad scientists.
FATHOM of LIGHTS
Water in the realm of Fire.
Kathy Acker & Colette. Provocateurs. Accomplished artists, writers, and performers. Musicians, singers, rappers, riot girls and punk rockers. Comedians. Taboo busters.
ROOT of LIGHTS
Earth in the realm of Fire.
Shirley Chisholm. Progressives. Leaders. Mentors. Teachers. Organizers. Politicians. Reporters. Fighters. Protesters. Speakers. Motivators. Boundary breakers.
SUIT of BOTTLES
ACE of BOTTLES
Gift of water element. Nurturing the self, another or a project. Inward reflection & deep meditation, summoning ancestors, powerful magic, love.
2 of BOTTLES – The Two Together
Sensual bonds. Intimacy. Partnerships. Coupling. Privacy. Closeness. Lovers. Psychic connections. Collaborations. Pregnancy. Best friends.
3 of BOTTLES – The Tarotists
Rachel Pollack & Eden Gray. The Tarot. Channeling. Circles. Small meetings. Deciphering. Invocations. Communication. Patience. Wisdom from elders or ancestors.
4 of BOTTLES – The Nutritionist
Carlson Wade. Supplements, potions, drugs, medications. Temporary fixes. Symptoms. Surface problems. Anxiety. Agitation. Underlying issues. Repression.
5 of BOTTLES – The Diva
Nina Simone. Black female power. Resistance, protests. Re-balance. Power of art. Disruption the status-quo. Necessary dismantling. Matriarchy.
6 of BOTTLES – The Nostalgic
Nostalgia. Sadness. Longing for something Regret. Guilt. Rewriting the past. Gaslighting. Procrastination. Issues around aging. The child self.
7 of BOTTLES – The Queen
Drag. Persona. Costume. Fashion. Extravagance. Entertainment. Flamboyance. Melodrama. A desire to be seen. Vanity. Cockiness. Inhibition.
8 of BOTTLES – The Empath
Healing. Freedom from binds. Merging. Open exploration. Self-regulation. Compartmentalization. Oppression. Therapy. Reinvention.
9 of BOTTLES – The Crone
Spell work. Rituals. Release. Curse breaking. Covens. Reversing negativity. Protection. Channeling. Psychic abilities.
10 of BOTTLES – The Glassblower
Rest. Reaching goals. End of a long project. Reconnection to inspiration. Vices. Exhaustion. Creative work for clients. New goals. Contemplation.
SPARK of BOTTLES
Fire in the realm of Water.
Children. Young adults. Daydreamers. Fantasy. Screenwriters. Surrealists. Gamers. Overprotected. The elderly. Imaginary friends. Loners.
BILLOW of BOTTLES (two versions)
Air in the realm of Water.
Dorothy Parker or Britney Spears. Individualists. Magical beings. Romantics. Procrastinators. Lonely hearts. Waiting for answers. Need to expand beyond boundaries. Overprotected.
FATHOM of BOTTLES
Water in the realm of Water.
Triple Goddess. Daughters. Mothers. Grandmothers. Witches. Crones. Healers. Feminine beings. Generations. Caregivers. Ancestors. Spirits.
ROOT of BOTTLES
Earth in the realm of Water.
Talented, accomplished, intelligent. Self-protected, self-important, or privileged. Disconnected or unempathetic. Authorities. Egocentrics.
SUIT of EYES
ACE of EYES
Gift of air element. Enlightenment. Wisdom through experience. Action toward goals, fabrication, social uprisings, protests, and on the internet.
2 of EYES – The Seer
Intuition. Freedom. Disabilities. Rebalancing, sharpening or trusting senses other than sight. New skills. Unnecessary support. Personal solutions.
3 of EYES – The Resistance
Protests. Uprisings. Revolutions. Strikes. Political prisoners. Liberation. Equality. Fairness. Visibility. Surveillance. Tracking. Tracing.
4 of EYES – The Journalist
Journalism. Revealing truths and injustices. Firsthand accounts. Propaganda. Broadcast news. Podcasts. Binge watching. Diversions. Burnout.
5 of EYES- Pseudonymous
The Internet. Mediation. On-line connections. Virtual meetings. Social media. Role play. AI. Sex work. Erotica. Misinformation. Web addiction.
6 of EYES- The Hacktivist
Aaron Swartz. Hacking. Open source. Coding. Activism. Information. Social media. Websites. Influencers. Security protocols. Information leaks or theft. Security.
7 of EYES – The Loner
Indifference. Boredom. Rejection of expectations. Transience. Slacking. Cynicism. Rejection of advice. Living in the moment. Procrastination.
8 of EYES – The Refugee
Empathy. Difficult decisions. Fears that bind. Doubts. Leaving the past. Predicaments. Courage. Unseen suffering. Kindness. Offering of help.
9 of EYES – The Fidget
Nervousness. Indecisiveness. Restless mind. Actions beyond conscious control. Release of energy. Need to divert attention.
10 of EYES – The Luminary
A journey of return. Over-ambitiousness. Taking advantage of others. Loneliness. Emptiness. Assessment of goals. Spiritual fulfillment.
SPARK of EYES
Fire in the realm of Air.
Children. Young adults. Individuals beyond their years. Peacemakers. Natural leaders. Prodigies. Mediators and go-betweens.
BILLOW of EYES
Air in the realm of Air.
Rebels. Provocateurs. Anarchists. Quick tempered. Someone out of touch emotionally. Seducers. Risk-takers. Fighters. Heartthrobs. Idols.
FATHOM of EYES
Water in the realm of Air.
Edith Piaf. Artists of all kinds. Mediums. Psychics. Anyone who taps into the psychic and emotional depths and expresses that intensity through their work.
ROOT of EYES
Earth in the realm of Air.
Carl Jung. Anyone seeking guidance, therapy or advice. Therapists. Psychologists. Healers. Counselors. Theorists. Philosophers. Scientists. Alchemists.
SUIT of ROSES
ACE of ROSES
Gift of earth element. Earth work. Farming. Agriculture. Environmentalism. Earth magic and rituals. Sharing finished creations. Grounding. Money. Inheritance. Wealth.
2 of ROSES – The Cultivator
Cultivation. Propagation. Careful, structured planning. Precision. Career. Skilled work. Finances. Investments. Something new and unexpected.
3 of ROSES – The Collective
Groups. Communities. Unions. Bands. Movements. Cooperatives. Socialism. Equal distribution. Shared resources. Collaboration. Triangulation.
4 of ROSES -The Provocateur
Leigh Bowery. Dedicated practice. Self-expression. Visionaries. Constant work. Career. Notoriety. Extroversion. Boundary breaking. Disconnect from needs.
5 of ROSES – The Naturalist
The ecosystem. Nature. Seasons. Interconnectivity. Homeopathy. Survival. Humility. Adjustment. Investments. The stock market. Taxes.
6 of ROSES – The Chosen Family
Chosen family. Friends. Alliances. Confidants. Groups. Family. Ancestors. Parents. Stability. New bonds. Emotional support. Safe spaces.
7 of ROSES – The Laborers
Essential workers. Working environment. Unfair compensation. Unrewarding work. Efforts taken for granted. Exhaustion. Capitalism. Abuse.
8 of ROSES – The Tattoo Artist
Samuel Steward. Craftspersonship. Respect & notoriety. Perfection of skills. Work with clients. Creative professionals. Freelancing. Small business. Good reviews.
9 of ROSES – The Mystic
Feminine power. Answered prayers. Miracles. Visions. Psychic receptivity. Attunement to nature. Messages / communication. Mysticism. Ecstasy.
10 of ROSES – The Cat
Cats! Pets. Spirit animals. Fetishes. Family activity. Something overlooked, hidden in plain sight. Disconnect from motivation. Lethargy.
SPARK of ROSES
Fire in the realm of Earth.
Students of any kind seeking elevated knowledge through which there will be a personal, spiritual or professional evolution. Scholars. Apprentices.
BILLOW of ROSES
Air in the realm of Earth.
Messengers. Translators. Conversationalists. Environmentalists. Enjoyment of work. Those looking to connect with nature through routine effort.
FATHOM of ROSES
Water in the realm of Earth.
My Grandmother. Elders. Sages. Grandparents. Ancestors. Advisors. Crones. Craftspeople. Oracles. Cooks. Potion makers. Gardeners. Keepers of oral traditions.
ROOT of LIGHTS
Earth in the realm of Earth.
Elders. Farmers. Harvesters. Earth magicians. Botanists. Arborists. Agriculturists. Managers. Investors. Business owners.