The Kabbalistic TAROT
The Kabbalistic TAROT
The Great Arcana
FoolUpright: Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spiritReversed: Naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking
MagicianUpright: Power, skill, concentration, action, resourcefulnessReversed: Manipulation, poor planning, latent talents
High PriestessUpright: Intuition, Higher powers, mystery, subconscious mindReversed: Hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice
EmpressUpright: Fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundanceReversed: Creative block, dependence on others
EmperorUpright: Authority, father-figure, structure, solid foundationReversed: Domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility
HierophantUpright: Religion, group identification, conformity, tradition, beliefsReversed: Restriction, challenging the status quo
LoversUpright: Love, union, relationships, values alignment, choicesReversed: Disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values
ChariotUpright: Control, will power, victory, assertion, determinationReversed: Lack of control and direction, aggression
StrengthUpright: Strength, courage, patience, control, compassionReversed: Weakness, self-doubt, lack of self-discipline
HermitUpright: Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidanceReversed: Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal
Wheel of FortuneUpright: Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning pointReversed: Bad luck, negative external forces, out of control
JusticeUpright: Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, lawReversed: Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty
Hanged
ManUpright: Suspension, restriction, letting go, sacrificeReversed: Martyrdom, indecision, delay
DeathUpright: Endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transitionReversed: Resistance to change, unable to move on
TemperanceUpright: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaningReversed: Imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision
DevilUpright: Bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialismReversed: Detachment, breaking free, power reclaimed
TowerUpright: Disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelationReversed: Avoidance of disaster, fear of change
StarUpright: Hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenityReversed: Lack of faith, despair, discouragement
MoonUpright: Illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconsciousReversed: Release of fear, unhappiness, confusion
SunUpright: Fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitalityReversed: Temporary depression, lack of success
JudgementUpright: Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolutionReversed: Self-doubt, refusal of self-examination
WorldUpright: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travelReversed: Lack of completion, lack of closure
The Lesser Arcana
Wands
Ace of
WandsUpright:Inspiration, power, creation, beginnings, potentialReversed: Delays, lack of motivation, weighed down
Two of
WandsUpright:Future planning, progress, decisions, discoveryReversed: Fear of unknown, lack of planning
Three
of WandsUpright:Preparation, foresight, enterprise, expansionReversed: Lack of foresight, delays, obstacles to long-term goals
Four
of WandsUpright:Celebration, harmony, marriage, home, communityReversed: Breakdown in communication, transition
Five
of WandsUpright:Disagreement, competition, strife, tension, conflictReversed: Conflict avoidance, diversity, agreeing to disagree
Six of
WandsUpright:Public recognition, victory, progress, self-confidenceReversed: Egotism, disrepute, lack of confidence, fall from grace
Seven
of WandsUpright:Challenge, competition, perseveranceReversed: Giving up, overwhelmed, overly protective
Eight
of WandsUpright:Speed, action, air travel, movement, swift changeReversed: Delays, frustration, holding off
Nine
of WandsUpright:Courage, persistence, test of faith, resilienceReversed: On edge, defensive, hesitant, paranoia
Ten of
WandsUpright:Burden, responsibility, hard work, stress, achievementReversed: Taking on too much, avoiding responsibility
Page
of WandsUpright:Enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, free spiritReversed: Setbacks to new ideas, pessimism, lack of direction
Knight of WandsUpright:Energy, passion, lust, action, adventure, impulsivenessReversed: Haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration
Queen
of WandsUpright:Exuberance, warmth, vibrancy, determinationReversed: Shrinking violet, aggressive, demanding
King
of WandsUpright:Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honourReversed: Impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations
Pentacles
Ace
of PentaclesUpright:Manifestation, new financial opportunity, prosperityReversed: Lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight
Two
of PentaclesUpright:Balance, adaptability, time management, prioritisationReversed: Disorganisation, financial disarray
Three of PentaclesUpright: Teamwork, initial fulfilment, collaboration, learningReversed: Lack of teamwork, disregard for skills
Four of PentaclesUpright:Control, stability, security, possession, conservatismReversed: Greed, materialism, self-protection
Five of PentaclesUpright:Isolation, insecurity, worry, financial loss, povertyReversed: Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty
Six
of PentaclesUpright:Generosity, charity, giving, prosperity, sharing wealthReversed: Debt, selfishness, one-sided charity
Seven of PentaclesUpright:Vision, perseverance, profit, reward, investmentReversed: Lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward
Eight of PentaclesUpright:Apprenticeship, education, quality, engagementReversed: Perfectionism, lacking ambition or focus
Nine of PentaclesUpright:Gratitude, luxury, self-sufficiency, culminationReversed: Over-investment in work, financial setbacks
Ten
of PentaclesUpright:Wealth, inheritance, family, establishment, retirementReversed: Financial failure, loneliness, loss
Page of PentaclesUpright:Manifestation, financial opportunity, new jobReversed: Lack of progress and planning, short-term focus
Knight of PentaclesUpright:Efficiency, routine, conservatism, methodicalReversed: Laziness, boredom, feeling ‘stuck’
Queen of PentaclesUpright:Practical, homely, motherly, down-to-earth, securityReversed: Imbalance in work/ family commitments
King of PentaclesUpright:Security, control, power, discipline, abundanceReversed: Authoritative, domineering, controlling
Cups
Ace of
CupsUpright:Love, compassion, creativity, overwhelming emotionReversed: Blocked or repressed emotions
Two of
CupsUpright:Unified love, partnership, attraction, relationshipsReversed: Break-up, imbalance in a relationship, lack of harmony
Three
of CupsUpright:Celebration, friendship, creativity, communityReversed: An affair, “three’s a crowd”, stifled creativity
Four of
CupsUpright:Meditation, contemplation, apathy, re-evaluationReversed: Boredom, missed opportunity, being aloof
Five of
CupsUpright:Loss, regret, disappointment, despair, bereavementReversed: Moving on, acceptance, forgiveness
Six of
CupsUpright:Reunion, nostalgia, childhood memories, innocenceReversed: Stuck in the past, naivety, unrealistic
Seven
of CupsUpright:Fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, choices, imaginationReversed: Temptation, illusion, diversionary tactics
Eight
of CupsUpright:Escapism, disappointment, abandonment, withdrawalReversed: Hopelessness, aimless drifting, walking away
Nine of
CupsUpright:Wishes fulfilled, comfort, happiness, satisfactionReversed: Greed, dissatisfaction, materialism
Ten of
CupsUpright:Harmony, marriage, happiness, alignmentReversed: Misalignment of values, broken home or marriage
Page of
CupsUpright:A messenger, creative beginnings, synchronicityReversed: Emotional immaturity, creative block
Knight of CupsUpright:Romance, charm, ‘Knight in shining armour’, imaginationReversed: Unrealistic, jealousy, moodiness
Queen
of CupsUpright:Emotional security, calm, intuitive, compassionateReversed: Emotional insecurity, co-dependency
King of
CupsUpright:Emotional balance and control, generosityReversed: Emotional manipulation, moodiness, volatility
Swords
Ace of
SwordsUpright:Raw power, victory, break-throughs, mental clarityReversed: Confusion, chaos, lack of clarity
Two of
SwordsUpright:Indecision, choices, truce, stalemate, blocked emotionsReversed: Indecision, confusion, information overload
Three of SwordsUpright:Painful separation, sorrow heartbreak, grief, rejectionReversed: Releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness
Four
of SwordsUpright:Contemplation, recuperation, passivity, relaxation, restReversed: Restlessness, burn-out, lack of progress
Five
of SwordsUpright:Conflict, tension, loss, defeat, win at all costs, betrayalReversed: Open to change, past resentment
Six of
SwordsUpright:Regretful but necessary transition, rite of passageReversed: Cannot move on, carrying baggage
Seven of SwordsUpright:Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, stealthReversed: Mental challenges, breaking free
Eight of SwordsUpright:Isolation, self-imposed restriction, imprisonmentReversed: Open to new perspectives, release
Nine
of SwordsUpright:Depression, nightmares, intense anxiety, despairReversed: Hopelessness, severe depression, torment
Ten of
SwordsUpright:Back-stabbed, defeat, crisis, betrayal, endings, lossReversed: Recovery, regeneration, fear of ruin, inevitable end
Page
of SwordsUpright:Talkative, curious, mentally restless, energeticReversed: All talk and no action, haste, undelivered promises
Knight of SwordsUpright:Opinionated, hasty, action-oriented, communicativeReversed: Scattered thought, disregard for consequences
Queen of SwordsUpright:Quick thinker, organised, perceptive, independentReversed: Overly-emotional, bitchy, cold-hearted
King
of SwordsUpright:Clear thinking, intellectual power, authority, truthReversed: Manipulative, tyrannical, abusive
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