Very often, the number a card has gives us additional insight into the messages within the tarot card that the universe needs you to know. Six in card readings stands for give and take, balance, overcoming problems, finding a way out of obstacles, gifts, success, moving into better times and circumstances, looking at your past to see where you’re going in the future, and going from one direction to another(movement).
Also, the Lovers is numbered 6 in the major arcana, the Tower is numbered 16 which can be viewed as having an aspect of 6 or you can choose to view it as a 7 (1+6).
It can also refer to the sixth sign of the zodiac, Virgo, or even the 6th house. The sixth house governs health, coping with difficulties, serving others and being served, and daily choices in small matters.
These meanings are in addition to what each card with the number 6 means. You’ll need to look at the surrounding cards in the meaning in order to discern what the message of the tarot card layout is. How you interpret the no. 6, also depends on the question in matter!
Spirit and Matter in the Tarot
Posted on: July 12, 2012
The cards are separated into two categories. The major and minor arcanas. The major arcana usually refers to messages about your spirit that the universe is trying to convey. It is usually called the fool’s journey, which is the journey of the spirit in human form travelling through the physical universe. The spirit begins its journey, often naive of the nature of reality and so this journey represents the awakening.
The minor arcana usually represent the symbols of physical matter. The minor arcana represent the four elements that make up the physical universe(fire, water, air and earth). Very intriguing how complicated and intricate the tarot really is, isn’t it? 🙂
I’ve noticed nearly all who contact me ask me about timing. This is a controversial subject for many reasons. First, the spirit/universe, has been in existence always, never ceasing. This in turn, means that our spirits have always existed as well, and so a time frame for a human, in this current lifetime, is basically meaningless when compared to the past and future years of existence that we have and will live. We are asking a question that to the universe translates to ‘during what part of the blink of an eye’ of the entire existence of the universe, will “X” occur?’
Because of this, When I answer questions regarding timing, I rely on the tarot and always state a disclaimer. The tarot speaks in symbols and not in specifics. It was initially, and still is, meant to empower you to create a better life for yourself. However, readers over the centuries have noted certain patterns, similar to those seen in astrology, that occur within the cards and passed this information on to the following generations. They are not 100% accurate and do not promise to be.
Keep in mind, the cards, just like a person(or any entity in the universe), can be fickle and behave like a human, especially when ‘tested’ or someone ‘demands’ too much from them. Or sometimes the cards just don’t want to answer because it is the tactful thing to do!
The timing is as follows:
Wands = Summer and/or the Fire Signs of Zodiac(Aries – April, Sagitarius – December, Leo -August).
Swords = Winter and/or the Air Signs(Libra, Gemini and Aquarius).
Pentacles = Fall/Autumn and/or the Earth Signs(Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo).
Cups = Spring and/or Water Signs(Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio).
The major arcana generally corresponds to an event happening in years/months or sometimes during the time of the zodiac sign that corresponds to the card.
The minor arcana generally relate to shorter time frames. The court cards relate to months, pip cards to days.
An example:
For example the Moon card is governed by Cancer so the event may occur years from now, or sometime during the time of Cancer, or years from now during the time of Cancer, or during a time when people value the ideals emulated by Cancers. It goes on and on!
This subject could go on and on as well incorporating even more possible time frames such as ‘the age of Aquarius’ which is associated with SEVERAL YEARS, the suit of pentacles which can certainly describe the Victorian era which also spanned several years, and more!! 🙂
So…. when you ask a tarot reader about a time frame, just remember that is a very loaded question, especially when it is the universe, through the cards, that is answering the question! 🙂
Also, I don’t like time frames because that implies limitation. I like to think we are all in charge of our own destiny and WE choose when something will happen!
I wish you well and will update soon!
The Magician
Posted on: July 4, 2012
This Magician card is numbered “1” in the major arcana. Usually, the Fool card precedes it in the order of the cards as it is numbered “0”. The number one stands for a new beginning. So the Magician represents a new beginning on the fool’s journey(the spirit’s journey) through this current incarnation.
When you see the Magician be assured that you’re on the verge of beginning “something new” and that this “something new” will be very significant in your life. We know that it is significant because a major arcana card is involved.
The card is usually shown with each symbol from the four suits – a cup, a pentacle, a sword and a wand. Thus, the “something new” can be anything!
The magician also refers to the power of your will. The magician card reminds you that you have the power of your will to effect the change you want to see in your life!
Generally, if you ask when something is going to happen and you get a major arcana card. The answer will be that the event will occur in a few months.
But wait, there’s more! Many of the majors correspond to astrological signs. This is also a clue to the time frame. If you draw the Fool card when asking a time frame, the answer would be sometime between late March and late April. Why? Because in many schools of thought, the Fool card is associated with Aries. There is always the possibility that the answer could also be that the event will occur within a few months.
The following are the astrological correlations:
The Fool – Aries – March 21 (Spring/Vernal Equinox) – Ruled by Mars
The Hierophant – Taurus – April 21 – Ruled by ? possibly any 3 of the air signs.
The Lovers – Gemini – May 21 – Ruled by Venus
The Moon – Cancer – June 22 (Summer Solstice) – Ruled by the moon
The Sun – Leo – July 23rd – Ruled by the sun
The Hermit – Virgo – August 23rd – Ruled by Mercury
Justice – Libra – September 23rd – Ruled by Venus (Autumnal Equinox)
Emperor – Scorpio – October 22nd – Ruled by Aries
The Chariot – Sagittarius – November 22nd – Ruled by Jupiter
The Devil – Capricorn – December 22nd – Ruled by Saturn (Winter Solstice)
The Star – Aquarius – January 21st – Ruled by Saturn and Uranus
The Hanged Man – Pisces – February 20th – Ruled by Neptune
Additional information for you to compare:
There are other correlations, which I’m not so agreed upon because the tarot cards do not have the general qualities of the astrological sign with which they’ve been correlated. This link will provide you with more information. http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=45582 An example of why I don’t agree with these correlations is that they state Taurus and the Lovers go together. Lovers concerns two people, choices between at least two options, duplicity all of which fit in more with Gemini.
Symbols can represent astrological entities:
wands are the symbol for fire signs
swords are the symbol for air signs
pentacles are the symbol for earth signs
cups are the symbol for water signs
water is the symbol for water sings
air/clouds are the symbol for air signs
lions are leos
two people are gemini
scorpions are scorpions
phoenix is also scorpio
So if you see any of those symbols you could conclude the properties relating to the astrological signs may be pertinent.
To complicate matters – wands can indicate summertime(rather than the fire sign dates listed abobe), swords can indicate winter, pentacles can indicate autumn, and cups can indicate spring. You have to take a look at all the cards to try to help you get the time frame.
Interesting point: The Magician card has symbols for all four of the zodiacal elements, air – fire – water – earth. So does the Wheel of Fortune Card(although not as easily seen). We will go into those later.
The Fool’s Journey and the Zodiac:
Remember that the major arcana depict the Fool’s Journey. It is the spirit returned to human form and starting and journeying on life’s path. The zodiac is the same, when viewed in terms of reincarnation. The first sign we are all born under is Aries. We live and learn and then we die. We come back as a Taurus with knowledge of the Aries in our subconcious memory. The cycle continues through the zodiac until you reach Pisces. The Pisces is the old, wise, sensitive soul…these people are born wise. As well they should be having lived at least 11 prior lives.
The Fool
Posted on: April 20, 2012
Your overall life begins at – the beginning! The beginning in tarot, is represented by the Fool card. It is often called the card of the “Fool’s Journey”. What does this mean? Imagine starting out into the unknown. Imagine that even though you’re naive, you still manage not to get hurt. This is the “Fool’s Journey” in a nutshell. It also represents innocence and youth.
To sum it up, it can be viewed as venturing into the unknown and avoiding danger or setbacks. It represents the beginning of a journey on any path – work, love, friendships, dreams, and more.
How does one avoid the danger or setbacks? One avoids it by recognizing that one is already armed with inner knowledge to keep safe. In other words, listen to your voice within, your common sense, your gut feelings you inner essense/spirit. These you’re born with and are just about all you take into each life with you. This will keep you safe on the journey of life.
The card is often depicted with a young man with a wooden staff on his shoulder and he is holding a tied bag of all his belongings. The image is somewhat to how homeless people were described in the early 1900s. He is about to walk off a cliff, but is unaware of it. To his side is a faithful dog. The bag, which is all he owns on this journey, represents his inner knowledge that will keep him safe. The dog also represents safety because surely the dog will warn him about the cliff. After all, the card does not depict the Fool as actually falling over the edge!
All is well on your new journey.
In relation to astrology, I believe this card is best represented by Aries. Aries is the first in the zodiac. It is the beginning.
Major Arcana Overview
Posted on: April 20, 2012
The tarot deck consists of 78 cards, of which the first 22 are the major arcana. The remaining are the minor arcana.
The major arcana represent significant messages regarding your overall life. They also represent your journey through life(Fool’s Journey), from the beginning(birth) to the end(rebirth).
The Order of the Cards
0 – Fool
1 – Magician
2 – High Priestess
3 – Empress
4 – Emporer
5 – Hierophant
6 – Lovers
7 – Chariot
8 – Strength
9 – Hermit
10 – Wheel of Fortune
11 – Justice
12 – Hanged Man
13 – Death
14 – Temperance
15 – Devil
16 – Tower
17 – Star
18 – Moon
19 – Sun
20 – Judgement
21 – World
As we move forward, we will investigate the meaning of each of these cards.
-Love and light to you.
Introduction. Hello there…
Posted on: April 20, 2012
Dear enchanted ones,
I’ll keep this short and simple. The purpose of this site is to explain the meaning of each of the tarot cards and how to read tarot cards.
We’ll work with one card at a time so we can give in depth information.
We’ll also discuss other features of the cards.
Our background involves nearly 30 years experience in the study and reading of cards. We study and follow the practices of taoism, bhuddism, numerology, astrology, dream interpretation and more.
The order of the lessons will be fairly random. A good place to start is with the major arcana cards and then move onto each suit of the minor arcana cards. The major arcana cards are numbered 0-22.
From time to time, we’ll also go into astrology, numerology, taoism and other religions/beliefs. This will be limited to the impact these various fields have on tarot card interpretation.
Stay tuned …
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