Tarot card names and meanings
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Name
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Upright Meaning
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Reversed Meaning
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The Fool
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beginnings, freedom, innocence, originality, adventure, idealism, spontaneity
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reckless, careless, distracted, naive, foolish, gullible, stale, dull
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The Magician
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willpower, desire, being resourceful, skill, ability, concentration, manifestation
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manipulation, cunning, trickery, wasted talent, illusion, deception
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The High Priestess
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unconscious, intuition, mystery, spirituality, higher power, inner voice
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repressed intuition, hidden motives, superficiality, confusion, cognitive dissonance
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The Empress
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divine feminine, sensuality, fertility, nurturing, creativity, beauty, abundance, nature
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insecurity, overbearing, negligence, smothering, lack of growth, lack of progress
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The Emperor
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stability, structure, protection, authority, control, practicality, focus, discipline
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tyrant, domineering, rigid, stubborn, lack of discipline, recklessness
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The Hierophant
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tradition, social groups, conventionality, conformity, education, knowledge, beliefs
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rebellion, unconventionality, non-conformity, new methods, ignorance
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The Lovers
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love, unions, partnerships, relationships, choices, romance, balance, unity
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disharmony, imbalance, conflict, detachment, bad choices, indecision
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The Chariot
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success, ambition, determination, willpower, control, self-discipline, focus
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forceful, no direction, no control, powerless, aggression, obstacles
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Strength
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courage, bravery, confidence, compassion, self-confidence, inner power
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self-doubt, weakness, low confidence, inadequacy, cowardice, forcefulness
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The Hermit
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self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, withdrawal, solitude, search for self
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loneliness, isolation, recluse, being anti-social, rejection, returning to society
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Wheel of Fortune
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change, cycles, fate, decisive moments, luck, fortune, unexpected events
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bad luck, lack of control, clinging to control, unwelcome changes, delays
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Justice
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justice, karma, consequence, accountability, law, truth, honesty, integrity, cause and effect
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injustice, retribution, dishonesty, corruption, dishonesty, unfairness, avoiding accountability
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The Hanged Man
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sacrifice, waiting, uncertainty, lack of direction, perspective, contemplation
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stalling, disinterest, stagnation, avoiding sacrifice, standstill, apathy
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Death
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transformation, endings, change, transition, letting go, release
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fear of change, repeating negative patterns, resisting change, stagnancy, decay
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Temperance
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balance, peace, patience, moderation, calm, tranquillity, harmony, serenity
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imbalance, excess, extremes, discord, recklessness, hastiness
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The Devil
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oppression, addiction, obsession, dependency, excess, powerlessness, limitations
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independence, freedom, revelation, release, reclaiming power, reclaiming control
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The Tower
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disaster, destruction, upheaval, trauma, sudden change, chaos
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averting disaster, delaying the inevitable, resisting change
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The Star
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hope, inspiration, positivity, faith, renewal, healing, rejuvenation
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hopelessness, despair, negativity, lack of faith, despondent
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The Moon
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illusion, intuition, uncertainty, confusion, complexity, secrets, unconscious
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fear, deception, anxiety, misunderstanding, misinterpretation, clarity, understanding
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The Sun
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happiness, success, optimism, vitality, joy, confidence, truth
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blocked happiness, excessive enthusiasm, pessimism, unrealistic expectations, conceitedness
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Judgement
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self-evaluation, awakening, renewal, purpose, reflection, reckoning
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self-doubt, lack of self-awareness, failure to learn lessons, self-loathing
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The World
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completion, achievement, fulfilment, sense of belonging, wholeness, harmony
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lack of closure, lack of achievement, feeling incomplete, emptiness
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Name
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Upright Meaning
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Reversed Meaning
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Ace of Wands
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inspiration, creative spark, new initiative, new passion, enthusiasm, energy
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delays, blocks, lack of passion, lack of energy, hesitancy, creative blocks
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Two of Wands
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planning, first steps, making decisions, leaving comfort, taking risks
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bad planning, overanalysing, not taking action, playing it safe, avoiding risk
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Three of Wands
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momentum, confidence, expansion, growth, foresight, looking ahead
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restriction, limitations, lack of progress, obstacles, delays, frustration
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Four of Wands
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community, home, celebrations, reunions, parties, gatherings, stability, belonging
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lack of support, instability, feeling unwelcome, transience, lack of roots, home conflict
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Five of Wands
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conflict, competition, arguments, aggression, tension, rivals, clashes of ego
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end of conflict, cooperation, agreements, truces, harmony, peace, avoiding conflict
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Six of Wands
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success, victory, triumph, rewards, recognition, praise, acclaim, pride
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failure, lack of recognition, no rewards, lack of achievement
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Seven of Wands
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protectiveness, standing up for yourself, defending yourself, protecting territory
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giving up, admitting defeat, yielding, lack of self belief, surrender
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Eight of Wands
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movement, speed, progress, quick decisions, sudden changes, excitement
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waiting, slowness, chaos, delays, losing momentum, hastiness, being unprepared
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Nine of Wands
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last stand, persistence, grit, resilience, perseverance, close to success, fatigue
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stubbornness, rigidity, defensiveness, refusing compromise, giving up
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Ten of Wands
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burden, responsibility, duty, stress, obligation, burning out, struggles
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failure to delegate, shouldering too much responsibility, collapse, breakdown
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Page of Wands
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adventure, excitement, fresh ideas, cheerfulness, energetic, fearless, extroverted
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hasty, impatient, lacking ideas, tantrums, laziness, boring, unreliable, distracted
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Knight of Wands
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courageous, energetic, charming, hero, rebellious, hot tempered, free spirit
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arrogant, reckless, impatient, lack of self control, passive, volatile, domineering
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Queen of Wands
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confident, self-assured, passionate, determined, social, charismatic, vivacious, optimistic
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demanding, vengeful, low confidence, jealous, selfish, temperamental, bully
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King of Wands
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leadership, vision, big picture, taking control, daring decisions, boldness, optimism
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forceful, domineering, tyrant, vicious, powerless, ineffective, weak leader
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Name
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Upright Meaning
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Reversed Meaning
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Ace of Cups
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love, new feelings, emotional awakening, creativity, spirituality, intuition
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coldness, emptiness, emotional loss, blocked creativity, feeling unloved, gloominess
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Two of Cups
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unity, partnership, attraction, connection, close bonds, joining forces, mutual respect
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separation, rejection, division, imbalance, tension, bad communication, withdrawal
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Three of Cups
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friendship, community, gatherings, celebrations, group events, social events
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gossip, scandal, excess, isolation, loneliness, solitude, imbalanced social life
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Four of Cups
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apathy, contemplation, feeling disconnected, melancholy, boredom, indifference, discontent
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clarity, awareness, acceptance, choosing happiness, depression, negativity
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Five of Cups
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loss, grief, disappointment, sadness, mourning, discontent, feeling let down
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acceptance, moving on, finding peace, contentment, seeing positives
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Six of Cups
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nostalgia, memories, familiarity, healing, comfort, sentimentality, pleasure
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stuck in past, moving forward, leaving home, independence
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Seven of Cups
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choices, searching for purpose, illusion, fantasy, daydreaming, wishful thinking, indecision
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lack of purpose, disarray, confusion, diversion, distractions, clarity, making choices
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Eight of Cups
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abandonment, walking away, letting go, searching for truth, leaving behind
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stagnation, monotony, accepting less, avoidance, fear of change, staying in bad situation
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Nine of Cups
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wishes coming true, contentment, satisfaction, success, achievements, recognition, pleasure
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unhappiness, lack of fulfilment, disappointment, underachievement, arrogance, snobbery
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Ten of Cups
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happiness, homecomings, fulfilment, emotional stability, security, domestic harmony
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unhappy home, separation, domestic conflict, disharmony, isolation
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Page of Cups
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idealism, sensitivity, dreamer, naïveté, innocence, inner child, head in the clouds
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emotional vulnerability, immaturity, neglecting inner child, escapism, insecurity
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Knight of Cups
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idealist, charming, artistic, graceful, tactful, diplomatic, mediator, negotiator
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disappointment, tantrums, moodiness, turmoil, avoiding conflict, vanity
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Queen of Cups
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compassion, warmth, kindness, intuition, healer, counsellor, supportive
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insecurity, giving too much, overly-sensitive, needy, fragile, dependence, martyrdom
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King of Cups
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wise, diplomatic, balance between head and heart, devoted, advisor, counsellor
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overwhelmed, anxious, cold, repressed, withdrawn, manipulative, selfish
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Upright Meaning
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Reversed Meaning
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Ace of Swords
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clarity, breakthrough, new idea, concentration, vision, force, focus, truth
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confusion, miscommunication, hostility, arguments, destruction, brutality
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Two of Swords
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stalemate, difficult choices, stuck in the middle, denial, hidden information
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indecision, hesitancy, anxiety, too much information, no right choice, truth revealed
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Three of Swords
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heartbreak, separation, sadness, grief, sorrow, upset, loss, trauma, tears
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healing, forgiveness, recovery, reconciliation, repressing emotions
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Four of Swords
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rest, relaxation, peace, sanctuary, recuperation, self-protection, rejuvenation
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recovery, awakening, re-entering world, release from isolation, restlessness, burnout
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Five of Swords
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arguments, disputes, aggression, bullying, intimidation, conflict, hostility, stress
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reconciliation, resolution, compromise, revenge, regret, remorse, cutting losses
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Six of Swords
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moving on, departure, leaving behind, distance, accepting lessons
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stuck in past, returning to trouble, running away from problems, trapped
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Seven of Swords
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lies, trickery, scheming, strategy, resourcefulness, sneakiness, cunning
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confession, conscience, regret, maliciousness, truth revealed
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Eight of Swords
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trapped, restricted, victimised, paralysed, helpless, powerless, imprisonment
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freedom, release, taking control, survivor, facing fears, empowered, surrender
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Nine of Swords
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fear, anxiety, negativity, breaking point, despair, nightmares, isolation
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recovery, learning to cope, facing life, finding help, shame, guilt, mental health issues
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Ten of Swords
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ruin, failure, bitterness, collapse, exhaustion, dead end, victimisation, betrayal
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survival, improvement, healing, lessons learned, despair, relapse
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Page of Swords
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curious, witty, chatty, communicative, inspired, vigilant, alert, mental agility
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scatterbrained, cynical, sarcastic, gossipy, insulting, rude, lack of planning
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Knight of Swords
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assertive, direct, impatient, intellectual, daring, focused, perfectionist, ambitious
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rude, tactless, forceful, bully, aggressive, vicious, ruthless, arrogant
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Queen of Swords
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honest, independent, principled, fair, constructive criticism, objective, perceptive
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pessimistic, malicious, manipulative, harsh, bitter, spiteful, cruel, deceitful, unforgiving
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King of Swords
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reason, authority, discipline, integrity, morality, serious, high standards, strict
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irrational, dictator, oppressive, inhumane, controlling, cold, ruthless, dishonest
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Name
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Upright Meaning
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Reversed Meaning
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Ace of Pentacles
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new opportunities, resources, abundance, prosperity, security, stability, manifestation
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missed chances, scarcity, deficiency, instability, stinginess, bad investments
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Two of Pentacles
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balancing resources, adaptation, resourcefulness, flexibility, stretching resources
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imbalance, unorganised, overwhelmed, messiness, chaos, overextending
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Three of Pentacles
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teamwork, shared goals, collaboration, apprenticeship, effort, pooling energy
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lack of cohesion, lack of teamwork, apathy, poor motivation, conflict, ego, competition
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Four of Pentacles
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possessiveness, insecurity, hoarding, stinginess, stability, security, savings, materialism, wealth, frugality, boundaries, guardedness
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generosity, giving, spending, openness, financial insecurity, reckless spending
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Five of Pentacles
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hardship, loss, isolation, feeling abandoned, adversity, struggle, unemployment, alienation, disgrace
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positive changes, recovery from loss, overcoming adversity, forgiveness, feeling welcomed
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Six of Pentacles
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generosity, charity, community, material help, support, sharing, giving and receiving, gratitude
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power dynamics, abuse of generosity, strings attached gifts, inequality, extortion
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Seven of Pentacles
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harvest, rewards, results, growth, progress, perseverance, patience, planning
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unfinished work, procrastination, low effort, waste, lack of growth, setbacks, impatience, lack of reward
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Eight of Pentacles
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skill, talent, craftsmanship, quality, high standards, expertise, mastery, commitment, dedication, accomplishment
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lack of quality, rushed job, bad reputation, lack of motivation, mediocrity, laziness, low skill, dead-end job
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Nine of Pentacles
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rewarded efforts, success, achievement, independence, leisure, material security, self-sufficiency
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being guarded, living beyond means, material instability, reckless spending, superficiality
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Ten of Pentacles
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legacy, roots, family, ancestry, inheritance, windfall, foundations, privilege, affluence, stability, tradition
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family disputes, bankruptcy, debt, fleeting success, conflict over money, instability, breaking traditions
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Page of Pentacles
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ambitious, diligent, goal oriented, planner, consistent, star student, studious, grounded, loyal, faithful, dependable
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foolish, immature, irresponsible, lazy, underachiever, procrastinator, missed chances, poor prospects
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Knight of Pentacles
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practical, reliable, efficient, stoic, slow and steady, hard-working, committed, patient, conservative
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workaholic, laziness, dull, boring, no initiative, cheap, irresponsible, gambler, risky investments
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Queen of Pentacles
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generous, caring, nurturing, homebody, good business sense, practical, comforting, welcoming, sensible, luxurious
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selfish, unkempt, jealous, insecure, greedy, materialistic, gold digger, intolerant, self-absorbed, envious
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King of Pentacles
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abundance, prosperity, security, ambitious, safe, kind, patriarchal, protective, businessman, provider, sensual, reliable
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greed, materialistic, wasteful, chauvinist, poor financial decisions, gambler, exploitative, possessive
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