Symbolism

Question 1

Fundamental traits of Wands

Answer 1

Element: Fire
Zodiacs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Suit: Clubs
Rules: Spirit
AKA: Batons, rods, spears, sticks, staves

Summary: associated with gusto and life force. Excitement, exploration, creative pursuits. Passion as well as grandiosity and impulsiveness.

Keywords: creativity, action, willpower, passion, desire

Question 2

Fundamental traits of Pentacles

Answer 2

Element: Earth
Zodiacs: Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo
Suit: Diamonds
Rules: Success/prosperity
AKA: Coins, discs

Summary: associated with the material realm. Physicality, the body, work, environment. Abundance as well as scarcity and greed.

Keywords: finances, home, body, growth, security

Question 3

Fundamental traits of Swords

Answer 3

Element: Air
Zodiacs: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Suit: Spades
Rules: The mind
AKA: Blades, daggers

Summary: associated with the mental realm. Rationality, logic, communication. Useful thoughts as well as anxieties and fears.

Keywords: intellect, thoughts, ideas, strength, power

Question 4

Fundamental traits of Cups

Answer 4

Element: Water
Zodiacs: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio 
Suit: Hearts
Rules: The Heart
AKA: Cauldrons, Bowls, Chalices

Summary: associated with the emotional realm. Connection, love, dreams and wishes. Happiness as well as sorrow and vulnerability.

Keywords: emotions, relationships, intuition, consciousness, formative

Question 5

Aces or Ones

Answer 5

New beginnings

Root, seed, possibility, initial spark, great potential, opportunity

Question 6

Twos

Answer 6

Duality

Combination, merging, partnership, decision (this or that), opposites (harmonious or inharmonious), balance

Question 7

Threes

Answer 7

Growth

Initial achievement of goals, clarity. Development, advancement, expansion, expressions, groups

Question 8

Fours

Answer 8

Foundation

Stability, structure, endurance, base, manifestation

Question 9

Fives

Answer 9

Change

Instability, conflict, loss. Taken out of comfort zone, unpredictability, erratic.

Question 10

Sixes

Answer 10

Harmony

Balance, nurturing, clicking into place, communication, problem solving, healing, cooperation

Question 11

Sevens

Answer 11

Control

Reflection, assessment, motives, awareness, intuition, understanding

Question 12

Eights

Answer 12

Action

Reap what you sow, working with/overcoming limitations, resourcefulness, movement, change, mastery, accomplishment

Question 13

Nines

Answer 13

Fruition

Attainment, fulfillment

Question 14

Tens

Answer 14

Completion

End of a cycle, renewal

Question 15

Pages

Answer 15

the “youngest” of the courts. Has an explorative, playful relationship with the suit’s energies. May still have a lot to learn about the suit, but on the other hand often interacts with the suit in fresh and unbiased ways.

Question 16

Knights

Answer 16

the “teenager.” Prone to shift erratically within the suit’s energy – sometimes showcasing that energy in proactive ways, the next moment in unbalanced ways.

Question 17

Queens

Answer 17

the “inwardly mature adult.” The queen embodies the traits of her suit and radiates that energy from the inside out. She leads by example, through her intentions and beliefs.

Question 18

Kings

Answer 18

the “outwardly mature adult.” Projects the energy of his suit outwards, imposing it upon the world. He leads through action and by setting external guidelines.