8 of Wands (Swiftness):
Description: Eight wands all decorated with string fly through the air in unison with Sagittarius, the wanderer, in the background.
Meaning: 8 of Wands means full steam ahead to attain your goals. The skies are opening up for your swift undertaking of you goal. This card can also mean travel, especially travel by air.
Reversed Meaning: 8 of Wands Reversed, the skies are darkening as the wands plummet to the earth. The goal appears momentarily only for the path toward it to fall apart. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
Astrological Association: Mercury in Sagittarius (The Magician/Temperance)
Gifts: Excitement, variety.
9 of Wands (Great Strength):
Description: We see a bare chested, sandaled warrior holding a wand with a violet crystal while eight other wands with white crystals sand in a line next to him.
Meaning: 9 of Wands means leadership, it’s time for you to recognize that there are many who look up to you, and so you should rise to the occasion.
Reversed Meaning: 9 of Wands Reversed, the eight other wands fall away. The meaning is scattering, you have betrayed those who looked up to you and let their hopes fall.
Astrological Association: Moon in Sagittarius (High Priestess/Temperance)
Gifts: Integrity.
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10 of Wands (Oppression):
Description: We see a man buckled under the weight of ten wands tied into the shape of an upward pointing triangle, a symbol of fire.
Meaning: 10 of Wands means that you are overburdened and in need of help.
Reversed Meaning: 10 of Wands Reversed, the wands now fall off his back. Meaning, you are no longer overburdened, you have learned to delegate the weight so that everyone can help to bear the burden.
Astrological Association: Saturn in Sagittarius (The World/Temperance)
Gifts: Sense of accomplishment.
Page of Wands:
Description: We see a young child with a red hat bearing a golden upward pointing triangle, the symbol of fire. Her body is shrouded in a cape that is predominantly red with gold accents, and beneath this cape we see a pair of dragons. She hold a rainbow colored wand.
Meaning: Page of Wands is the passion and emotion of youth, much like the Fool in that it is the beginning of new ideas and ventures, but with the virility and passion of the young.
Reversed Meaning: Page of Wands Reversed is the impetuousness and incorrigible nature of youth, a youth that is self-respecting but respects nothing much else.
Seasonal Association: Summer (Cancer, Leo, and Virgo). (The Chariot/Strength/The Hermit)
Elemental Association: Earth of fire. The Page of Wands is the earthy part of fire called explosive force, where the senses support the will.
Gifts: Attraction.
Knight of Wands:
Description: We see a knights helmet colored gold and red, with two black horns and a red plume. There is also a small skull charm attached by a chain. Upon the helmet is an image of two dragons fighting and in the background, we see two dragons fighting and scorching the land in their battle.
Meaning: The Knight of Wands has left his quest for fame and glory and he has the positive aspects of someone seeking such a goal: he possesses extreme vital energy, he is passionate, strong, and noble. He has attained an incredible power but is still immature in his use of this power (symbolized by the fighting dragons), he is capable of victory, but he is careless in the amount of collateral damage he accumulates.
Reversed Meaning: The Knight of Wands Reversed has left his quest for fame and glory and he has all the negative aspects of someone seeking such a goal: he is egotistic and self-serving, he is easily bored and shuns commitment. However, he still possesses the great power and strength in the reversed position.
Astrological Association: Last third of Scorpio, first two-thirds of Sagittarius. (Death/Temperance)
Elemental Association: Fire of fire. The Knight of Wands is the fiery part of fire. Fire supports itself and burns even brighter. This combination is called dynamic force, where the will strengthens the will.
Gifts: Desire, enthusiasm.
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Queen of Wands:
Description: We see a mature woman with her hair in a pair of buns jeweled with gold chain and rubies, with the rest in braids flowing down. She has a golden headband with red accents and she has a flowing red dress. Her face is painted with passionate, red flames.
Meaning: The Queen of Wands means a strong feminine leader, out of her intuition and contemplation, this woman rules those around her. And she possesses the positive traits of such: she’s commandeering, capable, self-governing authority. It can be a mother or another strong female authority.
Reversed Meaning: The Queen of Wands Reversed still means a strong feminine leader, but she possesses the negative traits of such: she’s bitter, domineering, high strung, and judgmental.
Astrological Association: Last third of Pisces, through the first two-thirds of Aries. (Moon/Emperor)
Elemental Association: Water of fire. The Queen of Wands is the watery part of fire. Water and fire share no qualities, are unfriendly, and weaken each other. The world is not always ready for a proud, dominant woman. The combination is called steady force, where the emotions transform the will.
Gifts: Commanding presence, passion.
Are you sure that’s an hour glass the fool is sitting on?!
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Yes, it’s an hour glass being held sideways. You can see the red sand on the side closest to the devil.
King of Wands:
Description: We see a male figure with long, black hair and wearing red robes with purple and gold accents. He holds in his hand a wand with a luminous tip and he stands before an altar with a flame burning upon it. To his back are two black banners with dragons on them.
Meaning: The King of Wands is a man who has a passion for his ideals and possesses the drive to attain them and he has all the positive characteristics of such a man: he has an entrepreneur spirit, he is self made, self-assertive, daring, energetic, and motivated.
Reversed Meaning: The King of Wands Reversed is a man who has a passion for his ideals and possesses the drive to attain them, but he has all the negative characteristics of such a man: he is driven by desire, impulsive, selfish, a daredevil, and a power hungry man.
Astrological Association: Last third of Cancer, through the first two-thirds of Leo. (The Chariot/Strength)
Elemental Association: Air of fire. The King of Wands is the airy part of fire called the swift force, where the intellect strengthens the will. He represents idealistic passion.
Gifts: Leadership, self-confidence.
Thus Ends the Suit of Wands
Ace of Cups:
Description: We see a cup surrounded and filled with water and the cup itself bears a downward pointing triangle, a symbol of water. Two koi swim around this cup which is perched on a very coral like stem. Fish swim in the background.
Meaning: The Ace of Cups is about emotional beginnings, it could mean the beginning of a romantic relationship, or the beginning of a friendship, or perhaps the beginning of a relationship with your subconscious self.
Reversed Meaning: The Ace of Cups Reversed, the cup pours itself out. You are pouring yourself out emotionally and you need to spend time recuperating and relaxing now before you begin any new emotionally heavy tasks.
Seasonal Association: Fall. The Ace of Cups rules the season of Fall through to Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius. (Justice/Death/Temperance)
Elemental Association: Water.
Gifts: A fresh start, spiritual and emotional nourishment.
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2 of Cups (Love):
Description: We see a pair of lovers reflected in each other’s cup. The arms are connected by a rope of pearls. Above them we see the symbol of Venus and blow them a crab (a symbol of Cancer) holding two hearts.
Meaning: 2 of Cups means a deep love between spouses, it could also be an intense love between friends or family.
Reversed Meaning: 2 of Cups Reversed, the water in the cups falls out. This is about a loveless marriage, a family who are only together because they’re related, friends who are only friends because of childhood memories. The emotion is gone, but they’re still inseparably connected.
Astrological Association: Venus in Cancer. (The Empress/The Chariot)
Gifts: Emotional Connection.
3 of Cups (Abundance):
Description: We see a jubilant woman in red, coming out of the water, dancing with instruments and rhythm. Three cups are are in the water beneath her.
Meaning: 3 of Cups is about celebration. Something worth celebrating is coming up: a birth, a wedding, a baptism, many ideas come to mind.
Reversed Meaning: 3 of Cups Reversed, the three cups are emptied of their contents all over the woman. This is overindulgence, a greedy lifestyle, someone who lives and breathes the party lifestyle.
Astrological Association: Mercury in Cancer. (The Magician/The Chariot)
Gfits: Merriment, support.
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4 of Cups (Blended Pleasure):
Description: A man clothed in a white and brown garb sits beneath a three with three cups at his feet. But, he is focused only on an ethereal cup that is floating in front of him.
Meaning: 4 of Cups means that you’re bored with the life you have, you’ve taken for granted the things that have served you so well, perhaps too well, and now the temptation comes for that next new thing. But, this new cup, like the next new thing, is not a reality, it’s an illusion.
Reversed Meaning: 4 of Cups Reversed, the man falls and is able now to reach the ethereal cup. The meaning is that you have a renewed vigor and energy as you are able to make your dreams come true and sieze the opportunity to reach your goals.
Astrological Association: Moon in Cancer. (High Priestess/The Chariot)
Gifts: Realism, acceptance.
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5 of Cups (Loss in Pleasure):
Description: We see a distressed woman clinging tightly two two whole cups while three cups lie in shattered pieces at her feet.
Meaning: 5 of Cups means that you have suffered a loss, and you are still obsessing about the loss. You are defensively clinging tightly to you the remainder of yourself, as you’re afraid to lose more. You’re stuck in place as the glass prevents your forward movement. You need to clean up before you can move on.
Reversed Meaning: 5 of Cups Reversed, the shards of broken glass falls away, allowing you the freedom to get up from your distress and move on with your pain into brighter days.
Astrological Association: Mars in Scorpio. (The Tower/Death)
Gifts: Have had enough, are fed up.
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6 of Cups (Pleasure):
Description: We see a young girl lying on the grass at sunset with six cups creating a circle around a memory of the girl.
Meaning: 6 of Cups means remembering fond childhood memories, perhaps even nostalgia and longing for what was. It could also mean a past friend or lover is coming back into your life. This card signals an illumination of how far you’ve grown.
Reversed Meaning: 6 of Cups Reversed means that you falsely remember your history, either you falsely remember it in a violent manner or in a pleasant manner.
Astrological Association: Sun in Scorpio (The Sun/Death)
Gifts: Idealized memories
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7 of Cups (Illusionary Success):
Description: We see seven cups each with a object and a symbol relating to a planet (and all the planets are related to one of the Major Arcana). Starting from the bottom left corner and going clockwise in the circle: a serpent, Mercury, The Magician; a veil, the Moon, High Priestess; jewels, Jupiter, The Wheel; a crown of oak leaves, Saturn, The World; a castle, Mars, The Tower; a maiden, Venus, The Empress; dragon wings, the Sun, The Sun.
Meaning: 7 of Cups means that we are spoiled for choice. We have come to a crossroads in our life and we have many potential roads to continue down, but we can only choose one. We can’t wait here forever, and we’re going to have to make a decision soon.
Reversed Meaning: 7 of Cups Reversed means that you had just come out of a crossroads at some point in your life, and now you’ve chosen well and are reaping the rewards of your good decision.
Astrological Meaning: Venus in Scorpio. (The Empress/Death)
Gifts: Imagination, possibilities.
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8 of Cups (Abandoned Success):
Description: A merman swims in the water, his upper, human half reaching out to the moon with they symbol for Pisces displayed prominently. His bottom, octopus half is holding onto the eight cups.
Meaning: 8 of Cups, the focus is on the man, this means transformation. It’s a time to let go of what you once were to become something new, different. This card usually calls for a spiritual reinvention of self.
Reversed Meaning: 8 of Cups Reversed, the focus is on the octopus, this means you are clinging onto the past and you are paralysed and unable to move forward until you let go of the past.
Astrological Association: Uranus in Pisces. (The Fool/The Moon)
Gifts: New direction, temporary success.
The art of those cards is gorgeous!
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It is isn’t it! And you guys don’t see the versions I have, Ciro Marchetti is a true artist.
9 of Cups (Material Happiness):
Description: A bounty of fruit is placed upon a table with nine cups.
Meaning: 9 of Cups is the wish card. Bounty, abundance, fertility, and successes are all meanings associated with this card. All doors are open for you to attain what you wish for.
Reversed Meaning: 9 of Cups Reversed, all the fruit falls off the table. The meaning is that your wish is delayed in coming. This is lack, infertility, and failure. All the doors have shut in front of you.
Astrological Association: Jupiter in Pisces. (The Wheel/The Moon)
Gifts: Wishes come true.
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