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.
Quick links:
- Major Arcana
- Minor Arcana
Cups
Pentacles
Swords
Wands
0. The Fool
Upright:
Innocence, fresh starts.
The creative odyssey.
Lighthearted folly.
Reversed:
Reckless carelessness.
The Desperate idiot.
Vane. Lack of control.
1. The Magician
Upright:
Action, leadership.
Creativity, success.
Skills, new beginnings.
Reversed:
Swagger. The Trickster.
Charming manipulator.
Deceit. It’s all for show.
2. The High Priestess
Upright:
Privacy, wisdom
Confidentiality
Spiritual journey
Reversed:
Choosing the wrong path,
Secrets out in the open,
Intuition gone.
3. The Empress
Upright:
Ultimate Mother.
Creative nature Herself.
Family, abundance.
Reversed:
Cold. Domestic strife.
Controlling and disruptive.
No satisfaction.
4. The Emperor
Upright:
A Father Figure.
Control and security.
Powerful leader.
Reversed:
Megalomaniac.
Power-hungry, excessive.
Immature and cruel.
5. The Hierophant
Upright:
Of heaven and earth.
Tradition. Education.
Your moral compass.
Reversed:
Misleading leader.
A moral repercussion.
Terrible teacher.
6. The Lovers
Upright:
Choices and healing.
Harmony, relationships.
Communication.
Reversed:
Fear of commitment.
Separation and anger.
Misaligned values.
7. The Chariot
Upright:
Determination.
Travel in new directions.
Success, harmony.
Reversed:
Spoiled and arrogant.
Spiraling out of control.
Travel plans delayed.
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.
9. The Hermit
Upright:
Enjoy solitude.
Guide, the teacher will appear.
Heal, self, and others.
Reversed:
Lonely, no support.
Stubbornness, victim, martyr.
Unfriended, ghosted.
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.
11. Justice
Upright:
Objectivity.
Balance through fairness of law.
Order over chaos.
Reversed:
Mind out of balance.
Miscarriages of justice.
The Truth disabled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
16. The Tower
Upright:
Sudden destruction.
Collapse and enlightenment.
Surrender power.
Reversed:
Instability.
Blame when you should be blameless.
Clinging to the past.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ace of Cups
Upright:
First bloom of true love.
Nurturing relationships.
Protecting kindness.
Reversed:
insecurity.
Doubting your relationship.
Following your heart.
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 Three of Cups
Upright:
Life celebrations.
Indulgences and rewards.
Creativity.
Reversed:
Overindulgence.
A fragile relationship.
Romance becomes skewed.
The Four of Cups
Upright:
Boredom, tiredness.
Disillusionment, fatigue.
Will I ever love?
Reversed:
Dissatisfaction.
Malaise in general life.
Waiting in limbo.
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 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 Seven of Cups
Upright:
Opportunities.
Potential choices, futures.
Daydreams and visions.
Reversed:
Extreme emotions.
Deceived by appearance.
Your head in the clouds.
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 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 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 Page of Cups
Upright:
Messages of love.
Good company and good fun.
Improving projects.
Reversed:
Irresponsible.
Intoxication, partying.
Seeking attention.
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 Queen of Cups
Upright:
Love in abundance.
Nurturing, compassionate.
Stable boundaries.
Reversed:
The Smother Mother.
Jealousy, unfaithfulness.
A drain on those near.
The King of Cups
Upright:
Charming gentleman.
Following intuition.
Charisma, feelings.
Reversed:
Secretive, ashamed.
Emotional vulnerable.
Addiction issue.
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 Two of Pentacles
Upright:
Managing money.
Making of a decision.
Find a good balance.
Reversed:
Ego, an unfair boss.
Irresponsible spending.
Gambling, recklessness.
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 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 Five of Pentacles
Upright:
Financial losses.
Finding support from others.
Fear of poverty.
Reversed:
Fear of change, hoarding.
Examining your values.
Selfish behavior.
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 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 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 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 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 Page of Pentacles
Upright:
Good news and travel.
Opportunities beckon.
Talents, achievements.
Reversed:
A selfish action.
A sense of entitlement.
Irresponsible.
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 Queen of Pentacles
Upright:
Earthiness, grounding.
A reliable woman.
Health, fertility.
Reversed:
Financial mishaps.
An emotional spender.
Buying people’s love.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Ace of Wands
Upright:
New beginnings, work.
A flash of inspiration.
Travel, adventure.
Reversed:
Projects abandoned.
Writer’s block, travel delays.
A workaholic.
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 Three of Wands
Upright:
Ships are coming in.
Successful relationships.
Making time for friends.
Reversed:
Difficult progress.
Communication problems.
Few minor glitches.
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 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 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 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 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 Nine of Wands
Upright:
Defense and safety.
Coming from strong position.
Endured challenges.
Reversed:
Strong opposition.
A little thanks in return.
Act defensively.
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 Page of Wands
Upright:
Communications.
Good news, negotiations.
Chatty reunion.
Reversed:
Not following through.
Delays and email demons.
A Debbie Downer.
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 Queen of Wands
Upright:
Creativity.
Loyal and self-aware queen.
Enthusiastic!
Reversed:
Breaking promises.
Jealous of others’ stardom.
Chaos, disorder.
The King of Wands
Upright:
A man in motion.
Individuality.
Is considerate.
Reversed:
Restriction, selfish.
Bullying, narrow-minded.
His way or highway.
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