King of Swords

Keywords & Phrases:
Articulate. Direct. Just. Assertive. Analytical. Actively gets to grips with the situation. Objective outlook on life. Has high standards. Fair judgment. Patriarchal values. Capable and prudent. Intellectually adept. Strength. Decision. Power. Authoritative spirit. Command. Cool rationality. Sound advice. Truth. Control. Balanced judgment. Intelligence. An analytical mind. Professionalism. A fair decision. Self-assertion. Drive. Repartee. Objectivity. Rationality. Equality. Justice. Law and order. Expertise. Conviction. Good council. Logic. More head than heart. Established thought. The ability to communicate and be analytical. Sharp and quick.

Summary:
This King seems sure of himself. He has knowledge and intellect as his armory. He is highly principled. The King of Swords represents the most powerful energy of this suit, that of using the mind to solve problems, to cut through mental confusion and challenge others with ideas. The King of Swords reminds you that intellectual reasoning is as important in your life right now as your feelings. Synthesize any emotional sensitivity with your current ability to articulate and analyze a situation.

You've put on notice that it may be time to cut away from old ideas and beliefs that have outlived their purpose. However, be fair and logical when making decisions that affect other people. Your sharp intellect cuts to the heart of any matter.

The possibility of choice brings with it great responsibility. We need to bear in mind the consequences of all actions and realize that these affect others, not just ourselves. Others that we do not know, who are far away, but often others whom we love or who are connected to us. This is a heavy burden as there is never a perfect or right choice, but only the choice that we make, full of it all its consequences. A perfect choice does not exist, but we must choose nonetheless.

A decision you have been awaiting will be fair and impartial. An intelligent professional may provide you with sound advice. You are capable of much originality now. You desire to break the mold and free yourself from the restrictions of conventionality. You need to consider whether you are out of touch with your feelings.

The King of Swords is a wise, tough-minded intellectual who thinks truthfully and acts with deliberation. Unfortunately, he may be unable to believe that he could ever be wrong. Being cool and logical, he generally makes fair decisions and renders wise judgments, but he risks being harsh and judgmental. He wields authority, seeking to maintain law and order, and to uphold societal values. Sometimes, however, he loses sight of the spirit of the law in his zeal for upholding the letter of the law.

Logic is a very good thing. However, it may not always be as rigid and as narrow as you'd think. A good mind is flexible, and can bend with the winds of time and react well to whatever comes its way.

I am Coatlique, the Aztec lady of snakes. Honor and respect my will and you will be my most beloved subject. Offend me and disobey and you will be my worst enemy.

Questions:
Who is laying down the law? How are you using your ability to be rational, logical, and analytical? Who is judging or criticizing you?

Knight of Cups

Keywords & Phrases:
Idealization. Emotional sensitivity. In love with love. Invitations to love. Romantic overflow. Being temperamental. Knight in shining armor. Emotional rescue. Dashing off to rescue someone. Exaggeration of feeling. Loves beauty but hates imperfection. Imaginative but unrealistic. Gushing sentiments. New relationships. Artistic talent. An important event related to relationships and emotional concerns. New experiences. A social invitation. Imagination. Intuition. Kindness. Empathy. Following your dream. Rose-colored glasses. Moodiness. Utopian idealism. To dream the impossible dream. Follow your bliss.

Summary:
Whether you are the "knight in shining armor" yourself or the victim who needs to be rescued, you should check that your intentions, well-meaning or welcoming, are not an illusion. This card often turns up in a layout when we are not being honest about our feelings. Genuine self-questioning is always necessary with all of the Knight cards because they represent the extremes of their suit's energy.

He is part Don Quixote, a troubadour who brings social activities, romance, excitement and travel into your life. His charm is his greatest asset and his most powerful weapon. With it, he wins over his adversaries, converts people to his way of thinking, and moves through life with the grace of a fish. This knight's focus is on emotion and on the creativity that flows from it. He is usually warmhearted and communicative, but sometimes he's so caught up in his own head he seems evasive, too self-contained. If you annoy him, he won't tell you off; he'll simply tune you out.

A new kind of experience moves into your life. It buoys your spirits, stirs your compassion, and changes your beliefs about what is possible. This knight symbolizes the path with heart. Your tensions and loneliness ease as your emotions find an equilibrium that has been absent in recent months. You delve into your deepest beliefs and emotions and reach an understanding about how they create what you experience.

The Fey knight who rises from the sea finds himself on the boundaries of pure sentiment and his strong natural aggression. For this reason he debates between the chalice and the sword. He can choose whether to deceive and receive love without giving it in exchange, playing a game with emotions without participating, or else he can choose to risk and become involved, renouncing his strength and all his advantages.

The Knight of Cups is a visionary. Being a Knight, however, he tends to be active and unpredictable, and because this is a Cups card, his volatility is typically in the domain of his emotions. He also acts upon his intuition and gut feelings. Thus, he can be romantic and sensitive, but he may be temperamental and moody as well. Among this Knight's better qualities is his serenity. He is apt to stop and reflect upon his feelings, and reevaluate and reintegrate them before moving on.

Pause to reflect on your vision for your life and where it is taking you. Then act upon the intuitive wisdom of your heart.

I am always traveling and I bring messages of peace, love, harmony, and progress to the entire world. I am Epona, Celtic goddess of horses and herds.

There is something brave and beautiful about rushing headlong into love, about giving all of yourself with your whole heart. Brave and beautiful, but not without its risks.

Questions:
What dream, vision, ideal, or love are you following? Who is inviting you on a journey of emotional significance?

Queen of Pentacles

Keywords & Phrases:
Dependable. Nurturing. Warmhearted. Sensuous. Generous. Earth-mother. Taking a realistic view of life. Matter-of-fact attitude. Reliable and loyal. Feeling secure and home-loving. Genuine desire to help other people. Creative and resourceful. Opulence. Magnificence. Aesthetic spirit. Practical manager. A sensible approach. Organization. Prosperity. Love of nature. Shrewdness. Abundance. Good business sense. Common sense. Emotional maturity. Solid learning. Firm foundations. A green thumb. Channels sensory information and practical knowledge. Able to preserve and conserve. Has respect for body, food, land. Has a love of the world, earth, life.

Summary:
The Queen of Pentacles takes us further into the realm of our sense of security and connectedness to the world. She is there for everyone, always available, reliable, home-loving, willing to do anything for her family and all without any fuss. Think about what this archetypal earth-mother makes you feel. Do you identify with her at all? Do you admire her, envy her, or are you totally immune to feeling anything? Whatever your reaction, remember that the Queen of Pentacles represents a part of you. She points a finger at you and says, "look within, find your nurturing side".

She is the Empress in her guise as Mother Earth. She showers her creations with lots of TLC and it doesn't matter whether they are actual children or projects and activities. You're seeking practical, tangible solutions. You use your wealth and abilities to empower yourself and others.

Gaiety, without pretext or hidden ends, is painted on the face of this young girl. She seeks company and human contact, and is willing to give the same in exchange. She is ready to give and also ready to assert herself.

In the suit of Pentacles, the Queen is a little rebellious. Her ability to disregard things is not in harmony with the rest of the suit, but it is precisely for this reason that she manages to communicate and deal with others well. Her roots are strong like the earth, but her look and thoughts are light, never tired from troubles.

She is nurturing, practical, and responsible, and she is devoted to caring for those around her, such as her family or community. Due to her resourcefulness, she typically has attained material security, which enables her to be giving and to help others, for she knows that generosity does not deplete her. Rather, it makes way for the endless abundance of Mother Nature to flow through her. In addition, the Queen of Pentacles is sensual and sensuous. She is in touch with her physicality and with the material world, and she is at one with nature.

I am the Lady of fertility and conception. I am the generous and prodigal ancient Roman goddess. My name is Juno, ruler of time, patron of births.

Understanding our difficulties is often the first step towards overcoming them.

Appreciation of creation and the ability to create are qualities tied to the earth, the moon, the sun, and the heavens. Who says physical things are mundane?

Questions:
Am I able to nurture myself? What are my attitudes towards pleasure and sensuality?  How are you channeling your physical resources? Who inspires your need for practical skills and nurtures your desire for knowledge? Who is reliable and trustworthy? How are you grounded in Mother Earth?

Page of Pentacles

Keywords & Phrases:
Practical approach. Realistic aims. Concentrated efforts. Focus. Progress. New projects. Setting the wheels in motion. Looking for a window of opportunity. Know your limitations. Wanting to be prosperous. Financial messenger. Diligent worker. Application. Study. Knowledge. Inquiring spirit. Education. A written message. Willingness to learn. Slow and steady progress. Patience. Persistence. Realism. Kindness. Determination. Respect for material things. Love of nature. Educational opportunities. Eagerness for learning. The beginnings of a solid foundation. Open-mindedness. Seeking knowledge, experience, and new skills. Vision quest. Seeks guidance from the earth.

Summary:
The Page of Pentacles signifies that it is time to get practical or to progress with realistic aims and get involved in a new project. It is not so much simply looking at what you've achieved so far, but looking at the future to see what more you can accomplish. There is a window of opportunity out there, but you have got to look for it. Whether it is literally a new career or enterprise, or a chance for greater clarity within a relationship, this card has a "let's go on with the job" feel about it.

The Page can also represent someone you know: a reliable worker, an organized friend, someone who knows how to turn vision into reality. This person may have something useful to tell you, or they may simply symbolize a part of yourself that you haven't yet expressed or acknowledged. Ask yourself if you know your limitations; can you go further; how practical are you when it comes to working to have an effect on someone or something? Can you identify with planning and progress, focus and results?

The Page is the student/apprentice of the tarot. He signifies the type of enthusiasm and wonder that young children bring to new projects. Totally fascinated with his studies, he makes little distinction between work and play. Think of him as the equivalent of the computer nerd who is completely immersed in his virtual world. Like the Fool, the page of pentacles is a perpetual beginner. Life is seen as a continual rite of initiation.

Practical idealism, finances, and education are primary in your life right now. Your enthusiasm infects others and carries you in to a state of mind where work and play become interchangeable.

This card indicates exploration of spaces and places, rather than introspection or soul-searching. Restlessness is a characteristic of youth and also of the suit of Pentacles, and is transmitted by this errant motion and in this continual quest for answers about one thing or another.

Your thoroughness, practicality, and hard work will pay off. From small beginnings, progress will be slow but sure. You may receive a letter or a note that will affect the course of events. Pentacles indicate a need to care for physical and material needs.

The moment you realize that you can create something or make something happen is magical and empowering. Suddenly a whole new world full of possibilities opens up.

At times we must trust our instincts when they lead us to believe in those closest to us.

Prudence and wisdom, attention and conscientiousness guard with me the precious treasure of Frigg, my queen. My name is Fulla and I am a Scandinavian goddess.

Questions:
What are my instincts trying to tell me? What new information am I gathering? What new possibilities do you contain within yourself? Are you listening to the earth?

Queen of Wands

Keywords & Phrases:
Career woman. Balanced family and career interests. Queen of hearth and home. Joie de vivre (love of life). Majesty. Ambition. Center of attention. Popularity. Self-assertion. Demonstrativeness. Competence. Leadership ability. Versatility. Passion. Energy. Warmth. Vivacity. Courage. Confidence. Foresight. The power of positive thinking. Recognizes her personal power. Displays self-confidence, generosity, burning passions, and intense desires. Behaves spontaneously and has a quick temper. Utilizes her creative energies and inspires them in others. Love of happiness. Magnetic. Attractive. Optimistic. Self-assured. Upbeat. Dedicated to a task. Friendly and easygoing. Wholeheartedly involved. Charismatic and creative. Undaunted by a challenge. Brightens up the atmosphere. Creator. Cultivator. Healer. Generous spirit.

Summary:
She is businesslike and exuberant about everything she does. She seems to have inexhaustible reserves of energy, has a flair for drama, and is passionate about things she believes in. Her temperamental behavior infuriates even the closest to her, but it's simply part of who she is. Accept it because she isn't going to change. You, like she does, possess the energy and enthusiasm to create the life you desire.

The Queen is happy and warm, and she has a sunny disposition. She may be someone who can give us insights into our problems, or someone who will support us in an adventure or enterprise. She is likely to be inspirational and encouraging - a cheerleader and a morale booster. This queen always looks to the bright side of things. She may be independent in her relationships, wanting things on her own terms. You should concentrate on being cheerful, friendly, and gregarious.

The energy, independence of thought, kindness, and generosity of the Queen of Wands promises a successful outcome to any venture she initiates.

Authority and self-confidence can be acquired when we live in harmony with the people around us.

In a reading, the Queen of Wands asks you to think and feel as she does - be enthusiastic, self-assured, energetic, cheerful, and wholehearted.

My soul is benevolent and merciful. My heart is open and sincere. My suffering was my illumination. I am Kuan Yin, Chinese goddess of compassion.

Questions:
How are you expressing your creative energies? Who is giving you lots of good advice and energy? When do you feel powerful and passionate? Who is strong-willed and protective? Do I follow my hunches? Do I take the time to be creative? How can I take charge of my own life?