Tarot & Other Types of Divination

A learning-based blog for students of tarot. Existing blog posts cover all tarot card meanings, card layouts, and other bits relevant to the practice of tarot. New posts about runes, Lenormand, and other stuff coming soon.

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King of Wands

The King of Wands is powerful on a soul level. He can be charming and usually quite laid back and tolerant. One of his finest qualities is the ability to live and let live. Whilst he has strong personal ethics, he rarely tries to impose his standards on others. Will either travel the world or explore the mind. Interesting to know and rarely dull.

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Queen of Wands

The Queen of Wands is the representative of the archetypal warrior woman. She can be compassionate and understanding but does not suffer fools. She can be incredibly outspoken and is apt to bluntness. Her need for honest self-expression comes from deep within and has little to do with societal rules of what is acceptable. When she tells you how it is

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Knight of Wands

Personal freedom. Sometimes shows a foreign person coming into your life or extensive travel for you. Not usually ready to settle down. A lively and distinctive personality that thrives on unique individuals. The Knight of Wands hates routine and may have an aversion to authority. Traditionally, the knights are supposed to be under

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Page of Wands

Creative intelligence, honest, outspoken and active. An attractive personality with an interest in life itself. Can be reckless and impatient. Could be too demanding for some to tolerate. If this card represents an actual person (or you), then you can expect a high degree of energy to be present. She may be bossy and arrogant when

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King of Cups

This can be the knight in shining armour. He understands without you having to say anything at all. The King of Cups can represent someone who is very much in tune with his feminine side. I've had some odd results from the king and have often found him to represent a man that has split himself in two. He will show up frequently

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Queen of Cups

Sometimes this can represent a woman that is emotional in nature. Other cards around will indicate whether this person has good or not-so-good intentions, but one thing is clear she is not a neutral party. Feelings are involved, which means opinions are too, and sensitivity is present. There can be a lot of projection

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Knight of Cups

With the knight, we enter the stage where we fall in love. Trust is established, and there is a desire to move forward towards intimacy. Sometimes the knight can be unreliable; his heart can be fickle. Trust your emotions. As with all court cards, the level of personal development can be crucial in determining how the card will

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Page of Cups

The page of cups can often indicate the birth of new feelings, yet there is frailty here. Things need to be nurtured, and the necessary trust is only just beginning to form. Feelings are genuine. This card will often indicate that someone is ready to open their heart and love again. It doesn't have to be about romance

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King of Swords

Often represents an authority figure, so official dealings could come up. When it represents a person, he can be very good at teaching and giving direction but may not always have a good grasp on the practical/physical outcome of his ideas. Like the Queen of Swords, he can be slow to offer emotional support but is great if

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Queen of Swords

This is the woman you need to turn to for advice. She will be impartial and fair. She gives clear communication and delivers opinions without being caught up in emotion. She isn't just going to tell you what you want to hear, and if you're looking for tea and sympathy, you need to find someone else. Negatively, she is cold and calculating

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Knight of Swords

If this card represents an actual person, he's one of those who brings complete chaos and then leaves all the mess for you to tidy up. Quite often, it indicates a period of increased activity that doesn't lead to anything substantial unless other cards say otherwise. I've found that the Knight of Swords normally indicates three to four

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Page of Swords

When she represents a person, she is mentally sharp and inquisitive. This card shows someone who needs to express ideas, and whilst she may have some amazing qualities, the ability to read people’s emotions isn't one of them. The Page of Swords is usually happiest when she's socialising and mixing with large numbers

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King of Pentacles

An older man who is secure in work. Often he is well established in his chosen field. Like the queen, he is practical and realistic, yet he may be considered dull and lifeless at times, although he is a great provider and a steady and reliable husband. Touch is important, and like all pentacle court cards, he can be very sensual

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