THE MOON Symbolism The Moon is pictured with different phases shining brightly down onto the earth showing the important cycles that we experience in life. There is the repeated symbol of two towers of duality shown here for the last time in the Major Arcana. The towers are identical here and show one of the […]

The Two of Wands Symbolism A man stands on the ramparts of his castle looking out to a landscape of hills and ocean. He holds his wand in one hand resting on a wall and in the other he holds a small globe representing the world which he is observing. He represents us as we

The Three of Wands Symbolism Here stands a man looking out to sea while supporting himself on his wand. He is looking out to the future or seeing where he has come from. From his vantage point, he can see far into the distance.  Behind him are two more wands planted in the earth. These

The King of Wands Symbolism This red-haired King sits in profile to us looking out to life and his wand. He has a fiery crown and his throne is ornate with the power and strength of the lion.  There are also symbols of the salamander eating its tail, showing regeneration, rebirth and our infinite connection

The Ten of Cups Symbolism Here is the simple image of ten cups inside a rainbow of joy. The rainbow is the light mixed with the water element and shows the effect of shining a light on the full range of emotions. Below the rainbow, a family is standing in an idyllic countryside setting. A

The Three of Penacles Symbolism Here there are three figures, coming from different walks of life. There appears to be one from the court, a clergyman, and then there is the mason or worker. The creative trio is in communication and is talking about a common project which seems to be a church or temple. 

The Four of Cups Symbolism A young person sits under a tree gazing out at three cups laid out in front of him. Out of a small cloud beside him comes a hand offering the fourth cup. This represents the hand of an angel and shows that the cup is a genuine gift from above.

The Queen of Cups Symbolism This Queen is the owner of the emotional realm, a very feminine kingdom of sensitivity and subconscious connection. She represents the inner communication to all desires and feelings.  She stares intensely at her cup which is the only highly intricate and ornate cup in the deck. Her cup has two

THE TOWER Symbolism The Tower card shows a tall building in flames with a lightning bolt hitting it and blowing a huge crown off its top. There are two figures, one crowned, falling from the Tower head first to the ricks below. The tower represents our false identity and the beliefs that we have built

Five of Swords Symbolism There are three figures in this picture; one fighter standing victorious and two more who have surrendered their swords. The victor holds three swords with a smug look on his face, showing his pride in feeling better than the others. There are two other swords on the floor suggesting that he