🎴 Tarot Poems by The Gifted and Talented Amethyst

From @praecog29 : Amethyst gave me permission to combine all of her tarot poems into one place. Links have been added so we can engage with her and the poems in their separate threads. Thank you, @Amethyst, for being a true Heart of the Forum.



0. The Fool

Upright:
Innocence, fresh starts.
The creative odyssey.
Lighthearted folly.

Reversed:
Reckless carelessness.
The Desperate idiot.
Vane. Lack of control.

0. The Fool

1. The Magician

Upright:
Action, leadership.
Creativity, success.
Skills, new beginnings.

Reversed:
Swagger. The Trickster.
Charming manipulator.
Deceit. It’s all for show.

1. The Magician

2. The High Priestess

Upright:
Privacy, wisdom
Confidentiality
Spiritual journey

Reversed:
Choosing the wrong path,
Secrets out in the open,
Intuition gone.

2. The High Priestess

3. The Empress

Upright:
Ultimate Mother.
Creative nature Herself.
Family, abundance.

Reversed:
Cold. Domestic strife.
Controlling and disruptive.
No satisfaction.

3. The Empress

4. The Emperor

Upright:
A Father Figure.
Control and security.
Powerful leader.

Reversed:
Megalomaniac.
Power-hungry, excessive.
Immature and cruel.

4. The Emperor

5. The Hierophant

Upright:
Of heaven and earth.
Tradition. Education.
Your moral compass.

Reversed:
Misleading leader.
A moral repercussion.
Terrible teacher.

5. The Hierophant

6. The Lovers

Upright:
Choices and healing.
Harmony, relationships.
Communication.

Reversed:
Fear of commitment.
Separation and anger.
Misaligned values.

6. The Lovers

7. The Chariot

Upright:
Determination.
Travel in new directions.
Success, harmony.

Reversed:
Spoiled and arrogant.
Spiraling out of control.
Travel plans delayed.

7. The Chariot

8. Strength

Upright:
Courage, patience, strength
Turning to the higher-self
Control, sensitivity.

Reversed:
Weakness of will, discord.
Lack of faith and awareness.
Avoidance of risk.

8. Strength

9. The Hermit

Upright:
Enjoy solitude.
Guide, the teacher will appear.
Heal, self, and others.

Reversed:
Lonely, no support.
Stubbornness, victim, martyr.
Unfriended, ghosted.

9. The Hermit

10. The Wheel of Fortune

Upright:
Intuition, fate,
Anything is possible
Positive changes.

Reversed:
A run of bad luck.
Shows a lack of confidence.
Closure, the Wheel turns.

10. The Wheel of Fortune

11. Justice

Upright:
Objectivity.
Balance through fairness of law.
Order over chaos.

Reversed:
Mind out of balance.
Miscarriages of justice.
The Truth disabled.

11. Justice

12. The Hanged Man

Upright:
Enlightenment, rewards.
Wait patiently for knowledge.
The time to evolve.

Reversed:
Waste. Ridged thinking.
Martyrdom and selfishness.
Hanging onto dreams.

12. The Hanged Man

13. Death

Upright:
Transformation, growth.
Let go of what you don’t need.
End and beginning.

Reversed:
Sudden and Shocking.
Anxiety, stress, quarrels.
No way out but through.

13. Death

14. Temperance

Upright:
A balancing act.
Temper your thought processes.
Blend, moderation.

Reversed:
A struggling with change.
An unfair relationship.
Feel like your held back.

14. Temperance

15. The Devil

Upright:
Avarice and greed.
Desperate situations.
Reaching and clutching.

Reversed:
A search for the light.
It’s becoming more hopeful.
Now the chains are lax.

15. The Devil

16. The Tower

Upright:
Sudden destruction.
Collapse and enlightenment.
Surrender power.

Reversed:
Instability.
Blame when you should be blameless.
Clinging to the past.

16. The Tower

17. The Star

Upright:
Creativity.
Hope, inspiration, guidance.
Change for the better.

Reversed:
Struck with writer’s block.
Bewitched by a fantasy.
Feeling you’re alone.

17. The Star

18. The Moon

Upright:
Illusion, visions.
Crisis of faith. Vulnerable.
Deep dive, examine.

Reversed:
Your needs not expressed.
An old trauma is ignored.
Coping with the past.

18. The Moon

19. The Sun

Upright:
Success, achievement.
Happiness, life will improve.
Friends who make you smile.

Reversed:
Setbacks and delays.
Trust that the sun will come out.
Temporary blues.

19. The Sun

20. Judgement

Upright:
Rejuvenation.
A letting go of the past.
Rebirth, great changes.

Reversed:
Locked in old patterns.
Refusing to learn lessons.
Feeling trapped, delays.

20. Judgement

21. The World

Upright:
Success, completion.
Joy, reward for your efforts.
Manifestation.

Reversed:
Blocks, and holding back.
Do you deserve successes?
You’ll get there. Keep faith.

21. The World



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The Ace of Cups

Upright:
First bloom of true love.
Nurturing relationships.
Protecting kindness.

Reversed:
insecurity.
Doubting your relationship.
Following your heart.

The Ace of Cups

The Two of Cups

Upright:
Love and partnerships.
Harmony, friendship, caring.
People connections.

Reversed:
Relationship stresses.
Life is getting in the way.
Love needs rekindling.

The Two of Cups

The Three of Cups

Upright:
Life celebrations.
Indulgences and rewards.
Creativity.

Reversed:
Overindulgence.
A fragile relationship.
Romance becomes skewed.

The Three of Cups

The Four of Cups

Upright:
Boredom, tiredness.
Disillusionment, fatigue.
Will I ever love?

Reversed:
Dissatisfaction.
Malaise in general life.
Waiting in limbo.

The Four of Cups

The Five of Cups

Upright:
Leave-taking, sorrow.
Moving away for the short term.
Upsets and losses.

Reversed:
Let go of the past.
Finally getting stronger.
Close to recover.

The Five of Cups

The Six of Cups

Upright:
Childhood memories.
Loyalty, nostalgia, love.
Good thing from the past.

Reversal:
Stuck in the far past.
Need to move on from old hurts.
Melancholy blues.

The Six of Cups

The Seven of Cups

Upright:
Opportunities.
Potential choices, futures.
Daydreams and visions.

Reversed:
Extreme emotions.
Deceived by appearance.
Your head in the clouds.

The Seven of Cups

The Eight of Cups

Upright:
Leave-taking, changes.
Stagnation, boredom, fatigue.
Something is missing.

Reversed:
Clinging to the past.
Staying too long in one place.
Someone is leaving.

The Eight of Cups

The Nine of Cups

Upright:
Known as the wish card.
All of your dreams have come true.
Joy and happiness.

Reversed:
Smugness and ego.
Short-term gain, narcissism.
Misunderstandings.

The Nine of Cups

The Ten of Cups

Upright:
Happy Families.
Achievement, life goals, level up.
Joy, peace, contentment.

Reversed:
Keeping appearances.
A disruption in routine.
Brief problem but good.

The Ten of Cups

The Page of Cups

Upright:
Messages of love.
Good company and good fun.
Improving projects.

Reversed:
Irresponsible.
Intoxication, partying.
Seeking attention.

The Page of Cups

The Knight of Cups

Upright:
Proposals of love.
Sweet things whispering in ear.
A true romantic.

Reversed:
A disappointment.
A Sad manipulation.
Players gonna play.

The Knight of Cups

The Queen of Cups

Upright:
Love in abundance.
Nurturing, compassionate.
Stable boundaries.

Reversed:
The Smother Mother.
Jealousy, unfaithfulness.
A drain on those near.

The Queen of Cups

The King of Cups

Upright:
Charming gentleman.
Following intuition.
Charisma, feelings.

Reversed:
Secretive, ashamed.
Emotional vulnerable.
Addiction issue.

The King of Cups



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The Ace of Pentacles

Upright:
New prosperity.
You can have what you desire.
Wealth being offered.

Reversed:
Misery and greed.
Financial mismanagement.
Selfishness, reaching.

The Ace of Pentacles

The Two of Pentacles

Upright:
Managing money.
Making of a decision.
Find a good balance.

Reversed:
Ego, an unfair boss.
Irresponsible spending.
Gambling, recklessness.

The Two of Pentacles

The Three of Pentacles

Upright:
The Master Craftsman.
Self-starters with ambition.
Let your talents shine.

Reversed:
Laziness, tired.
Push through to get the work done.
Improper planning.

The Three of Pentacles

The Four of Pentacles

Upright:
Holding to money
Financial stability.
The hard work pays off.

Reversed:
Never have enough.
Grasping, reaching, and clutching.
Self-centered and smug.

The Four of Pentacles

The Five of Pentacles

Upright:
Financial losses.
Finding support from others.
Fear of poverty.

Reversed:
Fear of change, hoarding.
Examining your values.
Selfish behavior.

The Five of Pentacles

The Six of Pentacles

Upright:
Generosity.
Circumstances will improve.
A gift from my friends.

Reversed:
Watch what you’re spending.
The money with strings attached.
Lost or stolen cash.

The Six of Pentacles

The Seven of Pentacles

Upright:
Nurturing and work.
The potential for success.
The end goal in sight.

Reversed:
Procrastination.
Anxiety with money.
Think of a new job.

The Seven of Pentacles

The Eight of Pentacles

Upright:
Practice makes perfect.
Taking things seriously.
An education.

Reversed:
Job only for cash.
Feeling of being trapped.
Cycle at an end.

The Eight of Pentacles

The Nine of Pentacles

Upright:
Safe in familiar.
Appreciate all you have.
Fruits of your labor.

Reversed:
The ego at large.
Overspending needs control.
Struggling with debtors.

The Nine of Pentacles

The Ten of Pentacles

Upright:
Generosity.
A love that brings happiness.
Family support.

Reversed:
Conflicts over cash.
Boomers versus the youngsters.
Control the purse strings.

The Ten of Pentacles

The Page of Pentacles

Upright:
Good news and travel.
Opportunities beckon.
Talents, achievements.

Reversed:
A selfish action.
A sense of entitlement.
Irresponsible.

The Page of Pentacles

The Knight of Pentacles

Upright:
Hard work grows money.
Good details ensure progress.
Finding home secure.

Reversed:
Misleading advice.
Secretive, clutching, greedy.
Stubborn and plodding.

The Knight of Pentacles

The Queen of Pentacles

Upright:
Earthiness, grounding.
A reliable woman.
Health, fertility.

Reversed:
Financial mishaps.
An emotional spender.
Buying people’s love.

The Queen of Pentacles

The King of Pentacles

Upright:
A generous man.
The King will work for rewards.
Success and comfort.

Reversed:
The untrustworthy.
In debt and overspending.
Gambling, corruption.

The King of Pentacles



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The Ace of Swords

Upright:
Winning! Victory!
New beginnings, clear thinking.
Mind agility.

Reversed:
A battle of wills.
A lack of intelligence.
Not holding your ground.

The Ace of Swords

The Two of Swords

Upright:
Stalemate. Time to think.
A truce before crossing swords.
Precarious balance.

Reversed:
A time of action.
Blind to the situation.
Manipulation.

The Two of Swords

The Three of Swords

Upright:
Heartbreak and despair.
Disloyalty. Face the truth.
Sorrow, loss, endings.

Reversed:
Drama, arguments.
Sadly, more of the same thing.
Take care of your heart.

The Three of Swords

The Four of Swords

Upright:
A time to rest. Quiet.
To conserve your energies.
Return to basics.

Reversed:
Illness. Enforced rest.
To surrender to events.
Find your inner peace.

The Four of Swords

The Five of Swords

Upright:
Tension and conflict.
The agony of defeat.
Being a good sport.

Reversed:
An unneeded fight.
Drama, bullying, ego.
Selfish agendas.

The Five of Swords

The Six of Swords

Upright:
Now moving forward.
Distancing from all drama.
A break to travel.

Reversed:
A need to escape.
To stay focused and grounded.
Check your intentions.

The Six of Swords

The Seven of Swords

Upright:
Theft, dishonesty.
Smugness and deviousness.
Discover the truth.

Reversed:
Do not surrender.
It’s now time to take a stand.
Beware of thieves.

The Seven of Swords

The Eight of Swords

Upright:
Bondage. Restriction.
Being blind to the problem.
Trapped and anxious.

Reversed:
Frustration and guilt.
A lashing out at others.
Now, this too shall pass.

The Eight of Swords

The Nine of Swords

Upright:
Nightmares and bad nerves.
Anguish. Wake up worrying.
Mental health issues.

Reversed:
Despair, guilt, trapped.
The darkest part of the night.
Then the Wheel will turn

The Nine of Swords

The Ten of Swords

Upright:
No, it is that bad.
An inevitable change.
End of an era.

Reversed:
Examine your past.
Endings and repercussions.
Now, pick yourself up.

The Ten of Swords

The Page of Swords

Upright:
Your hard work pays off.
Time to observe, be alert.
Cleverness, contracts.

Reversed:
Manipulation.
Gossip and misconception.
Need for attention.

The Page of Swords

The Knight of Swords

Upright:
Tempestuous times.
Roller coaster of drama.
Disputes and tension.

Reversed:
Thriving on drama.
Let down by the steadfast one.
Big head, little mind.

The Knight of Swords

The Queen of Swords

Upright:
A woman in charge.
Ambitious, single-minded.
Strength in conflict’s face.

Reversed:
A bad behavior.
Unreasonable demands.
A bitter woman.

The Queen of Swords

The King of Swords

Upright:
Focus on the mind.
Logical and ambitious.
Take charge commander.

Reversed:
Mind games and pressure.
Feeling oppressed and unheard.
A pig-headed man.

The King of Swords



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The Ace of Wands

Upright:
New beginnings, work.
A flash of inspiration.
Travel, adventure.

Reversed:
Projects abandoned.
Writer’s block, travel delays.
A workaholic.

The Ace of Wands

The Two of Wands

Upright:
Partnerships, offers.
New plans and proving your worth.
Two sides of a tale.

Reversed:
Skills, talents, wasted.
Need for understanding friends.
Unreliable.

The Two of Wands

The Three of Wands

Upright:
Ships are coming in.
Successful relationships.
Making time for friends.

Reversed:
Difficult progress.
Communication problems.
Few minor glitches.

The Three of Wands

The Four of Wands

Upright:
Happiness, rewards.
To share your light with others.
A firm foundation.

Reversed:
Mild irritations.
Should focus on what you love.
And this too shall pass.

The Four of Wands

The Five of Wands

Upright:
A competition.
Surrounded, strong opinions.
Debates. Stand your ground.

Reversed:
Misinformation.
An ass out of u and me.
Careful who to trust.

The Five of Wands

The Six of Wands

Upright:
Victory, winning.
Hard work paying off, good news.
Ticker-tape parade.

Reversed:
A card of delay.
A frustrating wait for news.
Things beyond control.

The Six of Wands

The Seven of Wands

Upright:
Courage and effort.
Challenged but victorious.
Success is in reach.

Reversed:
Doubting your purpose.
Accept what cannot be changed.
Overwhelming fears.

The Seven of Wands

The Eight of Wands

Upright:
Communication.
Positive news and projects.
New love and travel.

Reversed:
Petty arguments.
Blocked ambition and delay.
The lack of contact.

The Eight of Wands

The Nine of Wands

Upright:
Defense and safety.
Coming from strong position.
Endured challenges.

Reversed:
Strong opposition.
A little thanks in return.
Act defensively.

The Nine of Wands

The Ten of Wands

Upright:
Struggles and burdens.
All responsibilities.
Carrying too much.

Reversed:
Ongoing stresses.
Burdens perceived over real.
The need for self-care.

The Ten of Wands

The Page of Wands

Upright:
Communications.
Good news, negotiations.
Chatty reunion.

Reversed:
Not following through.
Delays and email demons.
A Debbie Downer.

The Page of Wands

The Knight of Wands

Upright:
Fire spreading fast.
To push forward on projects.
Successful pursuits.

Reversed:
A creative block.
A miscommunication.
The lack of progress.

The Knight of Wands

The Queen of Wands

Upright:
Creativity.
Loyal and self-aware queen.
Enthusiastic!

Reversed:
Breaking promises.
Jealous of others’ stardom.
Chaos, disorder.

The Queen of Wands

The King of Wands

Upright:
A man in motion.
Individuality.
Is considerate.

Reversed:
Restriction, selfish.
Bullying, narrow-minded.
His way or highway.

The King of Wands



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Thank you for this, I’m so honored that you like my poems. I’ll try to keep up and add the new ones to this. Thank you @praecog29, for doing such a good job on this wiki! :hugs:

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That is soooo cool! I LOVE it. Thank you @Amethyst and @praecog29

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Great job @praecog29!! You put a lot of effort into this anthology!

Kasie’s work is truly is a treasure :grin: Almost done with the Major Arcana! Let’s keep adding!!

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Awesome @Amethyst and @praecog29 ! This is exactly what I meant when I said I thought you deserved your own section!

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Thank you, everyone, for your kind words to me. I did nothing but compile kasie’s words in one place. :man_shrugging:t4: She deserves so much credit for all of it. :slight_smile: I can’t wait to see the rest, but no pressure, @Amethyst. :wink:

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Gorgeous work @praecog29 and @Amethyst- this is some quality teamwork right here! :raised_hands: I think it is wonderful to have all of Kasie’s lovely masterpieces on display in one collection. And it’s presented very beautifully! Thank you both :pray::blush:

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It was mostly @praecog29 hard work to make the wiki so that you for that Ben. But I’ll keep chugging along with my poems, it’s helping me learn a lot!

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I updated this when I posted my poem today but you may want to check and see if it’s how you like it. Just thought I’d let you know. Hugs! :hugs:

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You did perfect. :slight_smile:

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Great! I was worried that I’d mess up your pretty system.

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Thank you! Such great information!

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I hadn’t a clue that these were all in a single post!!! Congrats to you @Amethyst :blush::heart: this is awesome

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Isn’t it though! The gentlemanly @praecog29 set this up and picked up where I forgot to link this past weekend. He’s great!

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This topic is looking amazing!! Great job @praecog29 and @Amethyst! I can’t believe you’re almost done with the Major Arcana!! :clap: :clap:

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I know! I’ll probably start on Swords after that, I find that to be the most difficult suit for me to understand and the Two of Swords stalks me. Get them out of the way first. Glad you’re liking them @Francisco!

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Special Thank You to @Francisco! He helped me with sub headings in the wiki. Now you can go straight to Kasie’s Major Arcana or Minor Arcana poems using the Quick Links at the top of the wiki. Yay!

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Thank you @Francisco and @praecog29! That looks nifty!

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This is so amazing! Great job! So talented!

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Thank you kind sir! Glad you like them!

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