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The very first card of the Major
Arcana is The Fool. The Fool is, as you can imagine, the light hearted
part of ourselves who looks to the future or towards a goal with great
optimism and excitement. He is the day dreamer that is within all
of us, the inner child filled with wonder and incredible imagination.
Drawing this card may indicate that you have come to a turning point in
your life that will assist you in establishing new goals for yourself,
broadening your horizons, or taking the plunge towards developing that
new idea that's been rattling around in your head. But remember,
envisioning a dream and attaining it are two different things. This
card warns you that you must be diligent in your quest. Work hard,
be attentive, and realize that there are sacrifices and struggles that
must be overcome in order to attain your desired objective. In other
words, don't be FOOLish. ;-) |
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Ah yes, The Magician, he is all
things that kindle our imagination, mysterious, ageless and timeless.
He is our connection with the unseen forces that flow through us, whether
we believe in them or not. He is the champion and protector of our
Mother Earth and counsels us to respect and nurture our environment.
He is Merlin, guardian of the Sacred Spring. His powers come
from understanding and respecting the nature of all living things, rather
than from their domination. Awareness, wisdom, and grace are attributes
that we all must strive to achieve. Drawing this card can indicate
that you are being called upon to lead, inspiring others to follow.
You must exhibit strength of will and confidence in order to complete the
task at hand. The Magick is within you! |
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The Priestess, ruled by the Moon,
is a subtle but powerful connection with the collective unconscious or
world soul. Nimue is one of the Priestesses of Avalon, envoy
of the Goddess and bearer of ancient wisdom. She is a skilled healer
with astute psychic abilities. The Priestess represents an inspired
state of being and the feminine principles of all life. Hers is a
soul that is continuously seeking knowledge and growth. Drawing this
card can indicate that you are searching for wholeness and enlightenment
in your life. Meditation will bring new solutions to light. |
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Beauty, intelligence, and spiritual
strength are qualities of The Empress that can be found in us all.
She represents motherhood and fertility, peace and harmony, progress and
prosperity. Lady Guenevere, High Queen of Camelot, is responsible
for the welfare of both her people and the land, a position that demands
maturity, wisdom, and self-sacrifice. In contrast to the Priestess
who sits outside, Guenevere sits inside a great hall; she reigns in the
world of people and politics. Drawing this card may indicate a prosperous
business venture or perhaps even a new baby on the way :-) |
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Hail King Arthur, a man of distinction
who rules his kingdom with wisdom, compassion, truth and strength. He is
an ambitious and courageous man who is loved by his people as he exhibits
great understanding and fair play. Drawing this card can indicate
that you or someone close to you will be faced with great responsibility
or a challenge. You or that person will rise up to meet the challenge
by making a decision that will promote peace and harmony and a stable,
protective environment. Don't be afraid to take that leap, you have
good judgement on your side. |
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Is there someone in your life that
you look to for guidance, a person with otherworldly knowledge who is willing
to share this information with you? The Hierophant symbolizes just
such a person, one that is a kind and generous mentor who nurtures a profound
spiritual awareness. Seek guidance from them, as they will help you
to explore and sort out the questions that you may have regarding your
spirituality and religious beliefs. They will help you to grow and
understand. Don't be afraid to ask for help, this person will be
there for you. Trust in them and trust in yourself to make the right
choices. |
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Love is the greatest mystery of
all, is it not? Love is a concept, a feeling, and an emotion that
we all seek throughout the entirety of our lives. This card symbolizes
a balanced and valuable relationship, not just with another human being,
but also a deeper connection with the divine. Love is an equal partnership
made by choice of your own free will. It can bring the greatest of
happiness and fulfillment to your life. But remember to take care
when involved in a deep, spiritual relationship. You do not want
to lose your sense of self, your own identity and independence by collapsing
all of your energy into that other person or belief system. A secure
love is one of equal partnership, trust and respect. |
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A conflict of some sort may be
on the horizon. Will you be ready to meet the challenge? Leadership
and conviction is called for here in order to avert a potentially difficult
situation. Rise up to the challenge, remain focused and keep your
emotions in check. You will overcome these obstacles through perseverance
and strength of will. |
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The Maid aspect of the Goddess
rides the lion. Her unjaded enthusiasm and love for life has won
the lion's confidence, providing her with strength and courage. The
Crone rides atop the serpent, a symbol of the strength that wisdom brings
through the Crone's lifelong experience. Drawing this card can indicate
a need for strength of conviction in order to realize one's goals.
Intelligence and reason united with enthusiasm and energy will assist you
in the process. |
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Have you ever felt the need to
be alone in order to center yourself and examine your life and true feelings?
This may be one of those times. Drawing The Hermit indicates a need
for solitude, a time to care for and nurture your soul. Take the
time to reflect on your life. Pay close attention to your dreams
and what they may symbolize. This is a time of self-healing.
The answers to your deepest questions can be found within. Give yourself
the space and the time to find them. We can not give to others that
which we can not find within ourselves. |
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Do you believe in Karma?
If you do, then you know that the seeds of life that you have planted in
the past will come to fruition in the future. Have you planted the
proper seeds and nurtured them in a positive way? If so, you may
be headed for a fortuitous change of fortune, an arising chance for growth
and development. You must however, recognize that this may be only
a fleeting opportunity that you must act upon now, as it may disappear
with the inevitable turn of the Wheel of Fortune. Go for it! |
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The Lady of the Lake symbolizes
karma and destiny. She appears to King Arthur to remind him that
there is a higher court that he must abide by, higher than the king's form
of justice. Justice is swift and exacting when it comes to life choices.
Drawing this card indicates the need for total honesty in making decisions
that will affect you and those around you. You must be able to see
both sides of a situation and weigh the consequences of the choices that
you make. Truth and honesty will bring you your just reward. |
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The Hanged Man symbolizes the endurance
of self-sacrifice as a part of initiation. This is a time to examine
old habits and outmoded thought patterns. Recent trials and tribulations
have provided you with greater experience and knowledge that you can now
draw from to change yourself and your life for the better. You may
feel weak and discouraged now, but you will have actually become more attuned
to your own psychic abilities and intuition through this suspension of
plans. Be still and wait on the will of the universe to guide you. |
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Many people often fear drawing
the Death card. In most cases this fear is totally unfounded as death
symbolizes but another turn of the wheel, the natural course of events.
We must have death in order to experience rebirth. Drawing this card
may indicate an end of one way of life and a new beginning of another.
You may need to separate yourself from past experiences or old outmoded
ways of thinking in order to start on a path of renewal. Examine
your current situation, is it time for a change? As Sheryl Crow says
in her song, "I think a change will do you good." |
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The cauldron filled with water
from the sacred spring has symbolized magic, prophesy, birth and inspiration.
It is the symbol of the womb of the Goddess. It speaks to the art
of achieving a spiritual balance between this world and the mundane.
This card also illustrates the need for temperance, the balance between
passion and reason that will guard you against making decisions that are
extreme. Moderation, patience and diplomacy are called for when you
draw this card. |
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Cernunnos, The Horned God, symbolizes
the animal nature in each of us. This card warns us against allowing
our animal instincts to preside over what we know is good and righteous
in times of inner struggle or unhealthy situations. How we handle
and resolve the problem determines the positive or negative interpretation
of the card. When handled properly, the energy that the situation
brings can serve to empower and motivate us. If however, this instinctive
nature is allowed to reign carelessly, our behavior becomes reckless and
often self-destructive. In the latter situation, drawing this card
can indicate violence, abusive relationships and drug abuse. |
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Drawing The Tower can be a bit
frightening if we refuse to heed the warning that it brings. This
card indicates that a change is necessary and imminent. It is up
to us as to how we decide to proceed with the knowledge and information
that has been revealed. We can either face our fears, making changes
ourselves that will lead us onto a path of revelation and enlightenment;
or we can ignore the call and be faced with the consequence of change that
the universe dictates. Plan B often turns out to be a bit more harsh
than Plan A. It's up to you. |
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Have you ever wished upon a star?
Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish
I might, have the wish I wish tonight! The Star represents a good
omen, a time of change for the better, a time to recognize your strengths
and natural abilities and use them to secure a bright future. Believe
in yourself and what you are capable of accomplishing. The Star heralds
the promise of a new era. |
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Have we not all felt the wonder
and mystery of a full moon as we gazed up at the glow on a warm summer
night? The moon represents the subconscious, illuminating the hidden
realms of the mind. It stimulates our intuition and our imagination.
Drawing this card can indicate a period of emotionally charged dreams that
can greatly effect our waking lives. Heed these dreams, yet take
care to interpret them wisely. Let your intuition be your guide. |
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Lleu, the High Celtic God of the
Sun, is the harbinger of joy and light, peace and harmony. You can't
go wrong with any of that now can you? Drawing this card can indicate
a multitude of good things, good health, friendship, safety and security.
Bask in the warmth of the sun's rays as you look over your achievements
and realize that your plans have finally come to fruition. The time
of the harvest has come. You can now reap the rewards of your hard
work and efforts. This card can also represent a blessed union or
happy marriage. |
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Do you believe in destiny?
Or is life simply the culmination of our past actions? The Judgement
card calls for an awakening of the spiritual self. It calls you to
look deep within yourself to reexamine your old ideas and perceptions.
Do they still ring true after all that you have learned and experienced?
This can be a time of deep personal transformation, a time to accept responsibilities
and understand how your actions effect not only you, but those around you
as well. Drawing this card can indicate achievement, promotion and
reward, or possibly a favorable judgement in a legal matter. |
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Have you ever felt the ecstasy
that comes from deep within that connects you to all of life, past, present
and future? Then perhaps you have danced the giants' dance while
gazing up at the stars on a moonlit night. Perhaps you have connected
with the collective unconscious of The Universe. This card symbolizes
the journey that we all must take in order to reach our personal goals
and the triumph that is attained upon completion of that journey.
The knowledge and understanding that is gained can be a deep and lasting
gift of faith. Drawing this card can indicate a time of confidence,
success and lasting happiness. So mote it be. |
