Key to the Minor Arcana
These two words, expressing the core meanings of the Arcanum, are often similar, but also contain subtle differences to provide a greater understanding of the card. Use the words as a starting point in your Tarot journey, as a focus for Tarot meditation or simply memorise them Even if you know only the Essential Meanings, you will still be able to read the number cards.
Essential Meanings
Keywords
An expansion of the Essential Meanings. The Keywords provide Readers with an association of ideas, connected to the meaning of the Arcanum.
Element
The element that is associated with the card.
Yes/No/Maybe
Notes whether the card represents Yes, No or Maybe
The key message from the card
Here we will give a short description of the card.
Here will be further information on the card.
Radiant Wise Spirit
A summary of the meanings and qualities of the Radiant Wise Spirit card.
Questions
These are a selection of queries that you can ask of yourself or your Querent when the card in question appears in a reading. The questions that are listed should serve as a starting point in a conversation about what the card means.
Thelema
Contains an affirmation based on the card in the Thelema deck
Correlations
This box gives some of the advanced associations of the card, including its number, element, season and esoteric name.
Marseille
Keywords from the Marseille deck
Pre-Raphaelite
A summary of the meaning of the card in the Pre-Raphaelite deck
Vice Versa (Front)
A summary of the meaning of the front side of the card in the Vice Versa deck
Universal Celtic
A summary of the meaning of the card in the Universal Celtic deck
Illuminati
A summary of the meaning of the card in the Illuminati deck
Egyptian
A summary of the meaning of the card in the Egyptian deck
Golden Art Nouveau
A summary of the meanings and qualities of the Golden Art Nouveau card.
Symbols
Picking out the major elements in the image on the card, their meanings and interpretations, will help you understand the imagery more clearly. Use the symbols as a gateway to a deeper reading of the card and leaping-off point for further study.
What the Card Shows Us
This section of the Card in Detail page will describe the imagery that appears on the card being profiled, explaining the associations and meanings of the symbol - in other words, what the card shows you.
Lessons
This provides you with valuable insight into how the Arcanum cold teach you to look at the world, relate to others and learn more about yourself.
Harmonious
A summary of the teachings found within the Thelema deck
Traditional Meanings
These are the traditional interpretations for both upright and reversed cards, providing helpful keys to unlocking the meaning of each. These meanings are derived from some of the oldest texts on the subject, when Tarot was concerned with looking into the future.
John Bauer
A summary of the meaning of the card in the John Bauer deck
Vice Versa (Rear)
A summary of the meaning of the rear side of the card in the Vice Versa deck
Arcanum
A summary of the meaning of the card in the Arcanum deck
Visconti
A summary of the keywords of the card in the Visconti deck
Fairy
A summary of the meaning of the card in the Fairy deck
Before Tarot
A summary of the meaning of the card in the Before Tarot deck
Thematic Meanings
As you grow familiar with and confident in the art of Tarot, thematic meanings like the ones listed below become an integral part of your readings and help you address specific types of questions.
Personal Life
These meanings refer to specific areas of your life that are personal to you. Love: Matters relating to romance, love and interpersonal relationships.
Work: Your work, colleagues and the path your career may take.
Money: Connected to business, finance and economic matters in general.
Divination
Answer: This can be taken as an answer to a question when the Arcana is drawn.
Tip: A suggestion on behaviour and attitude.
Timing: How to interpret the Arcana as an answer to a question that starts with the word 'When'
Psyche and Soul
Self-Esteem: How to improve your idea of the self and how you value yourself.
Meditation: How and on what to focus in order to harness the energy of the cards.
Spirituality: Providing a vision of the spiritual aspects of the Arcana.
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2 February 2025 at 14:26:33