Significator (The Empress ~ Ruled by the Planet Venus)The Empress is one who nurishes and lovingly cares for others. She is the archetype of the fertile, life giving mother. She's deeply connected to the natural world, is the earthy type, is grounded and healthy. She takes pleasure in all things beautiful and anything that stimulates the senses. She loves music, art, children, nature and animals. She is artistic, sensual, generous and open. She has a good sense of her own elegance and charisma. She feels rich and welcomes abundance of all kinds.
Card 6 (Queen of Wands ~ Card of Water, Suit of Fire)This Queen is enthusiastic, upbeat, and outgoing. She leads an active life, is restless and has lots of energy. She is naturally attractive and takes pride in her appearance. She has sex appeal, is passionate and commands attention. She makes friends easily and is open and sincere. She approaches life with humor and an optimistic attitude. She is creative, self assured and determined. She is encouraging and generous with others and has a warm and inviting way. She can also have a quick temper, be intimidating, domineering and overwhelming.
Card 7 (Knight of Swords ~ Card of Air, Suit of Air)This Knight is all about expressing the ideas, thoughts or philosophies he is committed to. He seeks and fights for the truth in all things. He is direct and outspoken, sharp and intelligent. He easily grasps subject matter and makes rational judgements without a lot of emotion. He is about communication and is a great debater. He is restless and needs constant mental stimulation. He is logicial in his reasoning and is a critical thinker. He is authoritative and assertive. He can also be tactless, close minded, undiplomatic, impatient and opinionated.
Card 8 (Wheel of Fortune ~ Ruled by the planet Jupiter)This card is about having a personal sense of destiny and feeling fate in action. It about the laws of Karma and the recognition of continual fluctuations, patterns and cycles in our lives. It's about the change in fortune and turning points. This card reveals to us that everything connects. There is a much larger picture and our lives and our destinies are all meshed together. We are subject to universal laws and cycles. The shifts in our world are part of a great plan that is in constant motion. This card can indicate a realization that strikes us with amazing power. It signals twists of fate and unexpected surprises.
Card 9 (The Fool ~ Ruled by the planet Uranus)This card is about all about new beginnings and phases. The Fool is the archetypal optimistic wanderer on a journey toward self knowledge and fresh experiences. This card represents our need for adventure and the unpredictable. The Fool is one who heads carefree into the unknown. It's about all the exciting and curious feelings that go along with doing something completely different. The Fool is open to all experiences, has faith in the universe and trusts the heart. The fool is spontaneous, carefree and enthusiastic. The Fool doesn't plan but instead acts on impulse and takes chances. This card embodies the childlike spirit of adventure and the willingness to trust in the risks we take. The fool is full of potential and is the playful, innocent inner self, who follows rules of its own.
Card 2 (Ace of Swords ~ Element - Air)This card is about integrity~having it, looking for it, needing it. It's about justice and truth, being responsible and courageous. It is an offer to right wrongs, defend a cause or challenge ideas. This Ace says "I will take this opportunity to find the truth, be just and use my intelligence to figure things out or overcome obstacles". This card could indicate a challenge being presented to you. The test is to resolve them thoughtfully and ethically. This card also indicates new energy to create from "an analytical base rather than intuitively." (Sandra A. Thomson)
Card 3 (The Star ~Ruled by Aquarius, Element - Air)This card is about having hope and faith in the future. The Star sends us light and makes us feel blessed. We are inspired to give something of ourselves and let love flow. It's about feeling free and finding peace. The pool of water represents the collective unconscious and the stars represent the universe with all it's mystery,wisdom and power. The woman pouring the water connects the two. In the same way that we "imprint" our reflection in the water, the unconscious is connected to the universe. As we tap into the universe, the universe taps us. It is a returning of what has been given us. This card is about being the conduit of universal wisdom and guidance. It is regenerative and energizing. According to Mary K. Greer it can also indicate "Using systems of self insight such as astrology, Tarot, numerology, etc."
Card 4 (Justice ~ Ruled by Libra, Element - Air)This Card is about law of the universe, karma, strict fairness. It's about getting exactly what is deserved. Justice represents the ideal. It is about doing what is right no matter what and after all, you get what you deserve. We get what is absolutley fair and absolutley right under the circumstance. With Justice, things work out the way they should according to what is just and honorable. It's reaping what we sow and the laws of cause and effect. Her scales are perfectly balanced and she sees just what needs to be done. She is impartial and calls us to weigh our actions and values. This card also refers to all kinds of legal matters.
Card 5 (The Emperor ~ Ruled by Aries, Element - Fire)The Emperor is the archetypal father figure. He represents those in authority. He is the one in charge, the rule maker, the leader, the commander. He is powerful, protective and orderly. He is the one who brings order to chaos. He is the provider of security and stability. He represents structure and discipline.
