Lessons
Examination of each card 
(Trumps and Minor Arcana) from 
a reader aspect as well as a self-intuitive approach

 
 
 
 
Tarot Thoughts

The Trumps (Major Arcana) represent the soul’s path in life and challenges.  Consider each card and the message for you.  Let it be a guide and a cosmic hug on your journey.  This first line for each Trump is a general meaning; the second is an affirmation for your consideration.  Blessings to you and yours!

Fool:   Beginnings and choices to be made; inaction is a choice as well.
I am open to the possibilities life presents and ready to forge ahead.  I will explore life and all the paths I find along the way.

Magician:  Will power, abilities and knowledge.
My potential flows from my own creative skills. I make myself happy.  I am the artist of my life’s picture.

High Priestess: Intuitiveness, seeking the unknown, finding answers.
I will allow myself to trust my inner feelings.  I examine my fears without emotion and embrace them as part of myself.

Empress:  Beauty, nurturing, material well-being, emotions with others.
I feel my inner power, security and experiences.  I create my own harmony.  I will treat myself.

Emperor:  Discovery, leadership, reason over emotions.
I trust my abilities and power.  I lead myself then I can serve others.  I have authority in my life.

Hierophant:  Spiritual well-being and contemplation, teacher, advisor.
I listen to my own heart and inner voice above all others.  I am my own teacher and best friend.

Lovers:  Relationships, heart matters, love of self and people.
I accept and love myself; I can accept and love others for themselves.

Chariot:  Advantages through change, imposing of self will and control.
I prepare myself for change and being an influence in the world.  I have the right to my opinions.

Strength:  Courage, seeing things through to conclusion.
I will not give up on myself or give in to others.  I will not run away from life for I cannot run away from myself.

Hermit:  Introspective pause, wisdom from experience and enlightenment. 
I do not fear being alone with myself.  I am my own guide and best friend in life.  For only I know my life’s experiences and lessons.

Wheel of Fortune: Luck, the unexpected, beginnings, expansions and endings,      cyclical life cycles.
Life is change and I am flexible to curve balls.  I make my own luck by planning for the unexpected, but I do not fear it.

Justice: Balance and harmony in your personality.
 I am willing and open to new ideas and learning.  There are few if any absolutes in my life unless I choose them for a time.

Hanged Man: Wisdom from the spiritual, self sacrifice, reflection of position.
 I will break unhealthy patterns in my life that do not serve me well.  I will not allow myself or others to physically or emotionally abuse me.

Death: Transformations, renewals or rebirth.  Old ways give over to new methods. 
 I am free and unshackled by my past.  I look ahead, not behind for the future.

Temperance: Combinations, coordination, management and adaptability. 
 I am open to the divine for my creative energy.  I blend the ingredients, which make up my life.  And I can change them.

Devil: Feelings of bondage to others ways or thoughts, acting out emotions, humor or seriousness in your life.
 I will not allow myself to be victimized!  I will laugh rather than be frightened by situations or others.  I control, create and destroy my own fears. 

Tower: Change, stubbornness, reactions, results of decisions.
 Everything that happens in my life has a reason and is good in hindsight.  I will not give in to guilt or regret, as they cannot change the past.  I give myself permission to forgive myself.

Star: Possibilities, potential, inspiration, confidence in the future.
 I trust my decisions and myself.  I embrace the adventure of life.  I heal from new experiences. 

Moon: Imagination, dreams, psychic abilities. Testing your self.
I use intuitiveness as a tool, not as crutch in my life.  It will aid me, but not make my decisions.  I am responsible for my actions. 

Sun:   Attainment, satisfaction, fulfillment, achievements and 
contentment.
 I am happy with my life and myself.  I am doing my best and take pride in my personal excellence.  I will reward myself.

Judgment: Awakening, renewal, revelations and self-changes.
 I will notice situations in my life and not allow them to throw me off balance.  I will answer the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ answers in my life and minimize the ‘maybes’ as these can sometimes create extra baggage.  I will begin and end each day with a smile. 

World: Conclusions and new beginnings as a result, completion, self-analysis.

I am comfortable myself. 
I am part of the universal fabric.
I searched outside myself for answers.
I followed clues I thought were mine
I found Self was also on the journey, 
And was in me all the time.”
 

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