Beginner's Manual - lesson 10 continued
Basic meanings of the cards 2
A very quick introduction to the majors that was, gives you an overlook for
what the cards is about. There are so many books about tarot, and of what the
cards are about. I have already introduced you to Thirteen's "Tarot
Basics" in Aeclectic.
More will come *S*
The
Court Cards are the actors
There is 16 court cards divided in 4 suits and with 4 main characters in each
suit.
Court cards are used as significators, they show aspects of a person or a
situation, or they show aspects directly related to your own personality. When
relating to certain people in your life, look for:
| Association |
King |
Queen |
Knight |
Page |
| Pentacles |
Dark or black hair, dark brown or
dark, deep blue/green eyes |
Dark or bronze red hair, dark eyes
with sparks |
Dark brown or black hair, deep and
dark eyes |
Deer brown eyes, dark hair |
| Swords |
Dark brown, dark hair and dark
eyes |
Brown, light brown and grey or
grey/blue eyes |
Dark hair and dark eyes |
Light brown and blue eyes |
| Cups |
Fair, light brown and blue eyes |
Golden brown hair and blue eyes |
Brown hair, grey or blue eyes |
Brown hair, brown eyes, child of
artistic nature |
| Wands |
Red or blond hair, blue or hazel
eyes |
Red or blond hair, blue or brown
eyes, mature |
Blond, blue or grey eyes, outgoing
and energetic |
Red or blond hair, blue eyes,
young |
| Table
3 - Court cards and associations |
The
Pentacle Family:
The
King is the father of this earthly people. With his patience he rules his
lands of the forest. He is very material and will always be the steady provider
for his family.
The
Queen is the mother, with her ease and grounded calm nature; she is the
teacher of making dreams come true. She is a very strong woman, very practical,
though does she not share her emotions to anyone.
The
Knight is the young and eager craftsman. If you want a job done, and done it
well this is the man you are seeking. With stamina and determination he will
always finish what he has started.
The
Page is the ever-going student. Does not have time for work or fun, because
there is always something new to be discovered and learned. Some might call
him/her the Peter Pan who refuses to grow up and take responsibility.
The
Swords Family:
The
King is the father of this airy family. With his firm and non-arguable harsh
personality he rules his lands of the icy Rocky Mountains.
He is very strict and conservative, because the lands has taught him that only
the strongest will survive the harsh winters and live to see the more smooth
summer days.
The
Queen is the mother; with her rational thinking she strictly divides
emotions and facts. It is okay to feel sad for a good reason, though do not let
heart take over where the mind should be handling things.
The
Knight is the young man who will take up the fight any day. He is very
strong in his principles and no one will be able to convince to turn ways if he
has set his mind to it.
The
Page is the scout always on guard, though not old enough to fully comprehend
why and for what. (S)he has learned that the lands are dangerous and there for
should always stay alert.
The
Cups Family:
The
King is the father of this water family. With a warm and heartfelt
compassion he rules his lands of the oceans. He understand the necessarily of
looking out and taking care of the environment and mother earth.
The
Queen is the mother, she is the loving creature who is always willing to
lend a hand when needed, loving all creatures on earth. With a heart of gold she
understand the importance of giving and taking just the right amount of love.
The
Knight is the young man who eagerly loves everybody that comes his way. He
is the woman wooer who can have anybody he wants. Though he is the Prince
Charming do not think that this is the man that will walk the aisle saying “I
do” to 3 kids and a household.
The
Page is the young and restless. (S)he sees the beauties in the world so
easily and is so eager to see it develop (S)he can hardly stand still and wait
for it to happen.
The
Wands Family:
The
King is the father of this fiery family. Passion flow in his veins and makes
him a very strong and outgoing king. As he lives in the green and peaceful
valley, there is no need to stand guard or be alert. He can spend all his time
indulging in life. He is the type
that keeps to one project at the time till he fully masters it.
The
Queen is the mother, a true housekeeper, and perfect at it too. She is very
creative and productive. The mysteries she keeps for her self well hidden in her
black cat, who will only reveal the secrets if you have been properly initiated.
The
Knight is the young man who never is at home. He has literally thousands of
things going in his life, never was the one to sit still. Instead of being a
spectator this one will rather be a participator.
The
Page is the young knave you never know exactly where you got. You could
believe (s)he was just entering your life only to discover (s)he already half
way out the door again. This is the one who loves to bring news and then
disappear again.
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Basic meanings continued
