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Symbology in Tarot

Jolene RopiakThe High-Heeled Wisewomanhighheeledwisewoman@gmail.comwww.highheeledwisewoman.com

Divination using cards – 1540 Most common imagery today – Rider-

Waite Deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith to the instructions of Arthur Edward Waite, published by the Rider Co. in 1910

Hebrew and Christian imagery prominent

History of the Tarot

Major Arcana – Greater Secrets Cards 0-22 “Life Path” Guidance

Minor Arcana – Lesser Secrets Suits – Swords, Cups, Wands, Coins Aces (1) though Ten Court Cards Specific guidance, timing, physical

features

Breakdown of the Deck

Numerology – Meanings of Aces through Ten Cards

Cards 1-5, structural evolution of an issue Cards 6-10, spiritual evolution of an issue

22 Major arcana cards are cyclical, Fool is the beginning of a cycle, World is completion

Symbolism in Tarot Decks

Imagery – Every aspect of the image in the Rider-Waite deck has meaning

Colors Placement of body parts Animals Plants Items Elements

Symbolism in Tarot Decks

Symbols are meant to impress upon your subconscious mind and assist with interpretation of the card

When doing a reading, what images jump out at you? That is your mind interpreting what you need to know about the card in this situation!

Remember phrases – “Justice is blind”, “The World is your Oyster”

Everything Has Meaning!

Class Project - Magician

Class Project - Magician

RosesMagic Wand

Red Robe

Minor Arcana

Lilies

Number

Leminscate

White Robe

Blue SnakePointed Finger

Elements

Class Project - Temperance

Class Project - Temperance

Number

Red Wing Triangle

Lower Cup

Crown

Field and Path

Water

Rocks

Third Eye - Golden

Yellow Flower

Placement of Feet

Reeds

Upper Cup

Blue Robe

Useful in spells to visualize an outcome Useful in day-to-day life to manifest Useful in art to “suggest” meaning, or to

manifest And of course, keep an eye out for

omens!

Using Tarot Imagery

Image Interpretation

www.tarotteachings.com/symbol-meanings-of-tarot-introduction.html

www.biddytarot.com/tarot-and-numerology www.wikipedia.com

References