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Four of Swords
So, today, we have the Four of Swords. Waite gives this card the following meanings: Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit’s repose, exile, tomb and coffin. It […]
The Emperor
Today’s card is the fourth card in the major arcana, The Emperor. Waite gives us these meanings for this card: Stability, power, protection, realisation; a great […]
Nine of Pentacles
Today’s card is the Nine of Pentacles. As usual, I will give you Waite’s interpretation, being: Prudence, safety, success, accomplishment, certitude, discernment. Reversed – roguery, deception, […]
The Magician
And today’s card is The Magician. How fitting for early on a Monday morning (I’ll explain below). Waite gives the following in relation to his […]
Page of Cups
Today I drew the Page of Cups. Waite ascribes the following meanings to this card: Fair young man, one impelled to render service and with whom […]
Knight of Wands
Today’s card is the Knight of Wands. As usual, I’ll give Waite’s interpretation of the card, which is: Departure, absence, flight, emigration. A dark young man, […]
Two of Swords
And today’s card is the Two of Swords. I’ll start with Waite’s description of the card, which is: Conformity and the equipoise which it suggests, courage, […]
Five of Pentacles
This morning we have the Five of Pentacles. As you can see, the card does not depict a happy scene, with two bedraggled figures outside […]
Ten of Pentacles
The Ten of Pentacles is a hard card to read. Full of complexity. Waite gives this card the following meanings: Gain, riches; family matters, archives, […]