Quick and Easy Tarot Card Meanings

By Crystal, OCS Clairvoyant Psychic

These are exceedingly simplified meanings for each card in the Tarot Deck,
invaluably useful for those just starting to read the cards by themselves.
After you have become acquainted with these meanings using the cards will
show you more and more of the myriad messages contained within the Tarot.

The Major Arcana
0, The Fool : Childlike new starts
1, The Magician : Master of skills
2, The High Priestess : Intuition
3, The Empress : Mother Nature
4, The Emperor : Father figure
5, The Hierophant : The Establishment
6, The Lovers : Love
7, The Chariot : Holding opposite forces together
8, Justice : Fairness, Law
9, The Hermit : Choosing solitude
10, The Wheel of Fortune : Changing luck
11, Strength : Fortitude
12, The Hanged Man : Suspension
13, Death : Endings
14, Temperance : Moderation
15, The Devil : Primitive drives
16, The Tower : It all falls down
17, The Star : Hope
18, The Moon : Confusion
19, The Sun : Your day in the Sun
20, Judgement : Pay the piper
21, The World : Accomplishment
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The Minor Arcana

Ace of Swords : Yes, Pure logic
2 of Swords : Stalemate
3 of Swords : Heartbreak
4 of Swords : Resting
5 of Swords : Self-interest
6 of Swords : Sadness/Recovery
7 of Swords : Going it alone or behind someones back
8 of Swords : Feeling bound
9 of Swords : Nightmares, Cruelty
10 of Swords : Complete mental Anguish
Page of Swords : Telephone Messages
Knight of Swords : Rushing in to a situation
Queen of Swords : An intellectual Woman
King of Swords : An intellectual man

Ace of Wands : Yes, Pure Creativity
2 of Wands : Originality
3 of Wands : Visionary
4 of Wands : Celebration
5 of Wands : Competition
6 of Wands : Victory
7 of Wands : Fight for yourself
8 of Wands : Speed
9 of Wands : Hang tough
10 of Wands : Over burdened
Page of Wands : Internet messages
Knight of Wands : An adventurer
Queen of Wands : A creative woman
King of Wands ; A creative man

Ace of Cups : Yes, Pure love
2 of Cups : Emotional union
3 of Cups : Parties
4 of Cups : Dissatisfaction
5 of Cups : Emotional grieving
6 of Cups : Nostalgia
7 of Cups : Desires
8 of Cups : Walking away
9 of Cups : Emotional Satisfaction (Wish Card)
10 of Cups : A happy Relationship (marriage)
Page of Cups : Love Messages
Knight of Cups : Proposal, invitation
Queen of Cups : A woman in touch with her emotions and intuition
King of Cups : A man in touch with his feelings

Ace of Pentacles : Yes, Pure Material goods (money)
2 of Pentacles : Balancing money
3 of Pentacles : Working together
4 of Pentacles : Holding on, Greed, Savings
5 of Pentacles : Lack of money
6 of Pentacles : Charity
7 of Pentacles : Expanding projects
8 of Pentacles : Apprentice
9 of Pentacles : Comfortable life
10 of Pentacles : Home/Legacy
Page of Pentacles : Written Letters, gifts
Knight of Pentacles : Pataince
Queen of Pentacles : A wealthy woman
King of Pentacles : A wealthy man

Introduction to the Tarot

By Crystal, OCS Clairvoyant Psychic

The traditional tarot deck is comprised of 78 illustrated cards. The
cards are of two orders, The Major Arcana and The Minor Arcana. The
Major Arcana, referred to as The Trump Cards are pictorial archetypes
such as The Sun, The Moon, The World, Death, The Emperor and the
Empress. These cards express grand themes. The Minor Arcana are similar
to the cards in a regular playing deck with four suits, Cups, Pentacles,
Wands, and Swords. They are numbered aces to ten in each suit with Kings,
Queens, Knights and Pages. The cards are shuffled and spread face down
in a fan shape so that the questioner (Querant) may choose their cards.

There are myriad layouts for card readings the simplest of which is the
single card spread. By picking a solitary card from the deck you can get
a very direct understanding of the situation though there will be no
other cards with which to show obstacles, past influences ect.

Common methods to answer direct questions are the Three and the Five Card
Spreads. A Three Card spread is laid out from left to right and read as
past, present and future respectively.

How to Do A Celtic Cross Spread
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A more complete layout is the Celtic Cross Spread. a ten card spread that
offers many points of information. After choosing ten cards from the faced
down fanned deck the first card is placed in the center (1) the second is
laid across this (2), the third, forth, fifth, and sixth cards are placed
around the center cross clock-wise starting under the first two cards
(3),(4),(5),(6) and form the outer cross, the remaining four cards are
laid one above the other along the side with the last card at the top.
(7),(8),(9),(10).

The First Card (1) Shows the current position of the client, the heart of
the matter upon which the reading is based.
The Second Card (2) Is that which crosses the client, something that is
impacting them directly at the time of the reading.
These two cards make up the Inner Cross and should be interpreted together.

The Third Card (3) Shows the root cause most pertinent to the reading, this
lies generally in the distant past.
The Fourth Card (4) Is the forces in the recent past that bear upon the
clients question.
The Fifth Card (5) Is the wisdom of the higher self and can offer insight
into what steps should be taken by the client to achieve the best results.
The Sixth Card (6) The card of the near future, that which can be expected
to happen soon in the clients life and has bearing upon the question at hand.
These four cards make up the Outer Cross and should be interpreted together.

The Seventh Card (7) Is a card of the Self, the qualities positive of
negative that the client possesses that contribute to the Outcome.
The Eight Card (8) Outside Influences, the forces of other people and things
seen and unseen that are working upon the Outcome
The Ninth Card (9) Either "Hopes and Dreams" or "Advice" this card adds
insight to that which is hidden but important none the less, to the Outcome.
The Tenth Card (10) The Outcome. This is the long term outcome that can be
expected in the clients life, if it is undesirable the client is instructed
by the other cards on how best to change it. The Most probable Outcome.

Magical Properties and Uses of Herbs E-G

By Fern, OCS Herbalist

Echinacea : Adds Strength to Spells in Which it is Used, Given as an Offering,
                  Raises Power, Increases Magical Strength

Elecampane : Attracts Love, Used in Protection Spells, Promotes Psychic
                     Powers, The Planet Mercury, The Element of Water

Eucalyptus : Purifying Herb, Hang Leaves Over the Bed or Stuff Them Inside
                   of Pillows to Heal the Infirmed, Promotes Health and Healing,
                   Used in Protection Spells, The Moon, The Element of Air

Eyebright : Increases Mental Powers, Promotes Psychic Power when Drunk as
            a Tea, The Element of Air, Used to Gain Clarity, Fosters Joy,The  Sun,
            Thanks, Aids in Transition,  Facilitates Visions when Applied to the Eyelids

Fennel : Used in Protection Spells, Facilitates Healing, Purification Spells, Wards
            off Ticks, Repells Evil Spirits, The Masculine, The Planet of Mercury,The
            Element of Fire

Fenugreek : Draws Money, Grand Plant to have Growing Around You, The
                  Masculine, The Planet of Mercury, The Element of Air

Fern : Burned Out of Doors to Bring Rain, Used in Protection Spells, Brings Luck,
         Riches,  Eternal Youth, Facilitates Health, Aids in Exorcism, Dispels
         Negativity, Promotes Mental Clarity, Cleanses and Purifies

Feverfew : Protection from Accidents, Relieves Headaches, Reduction of  Pain,
                 The Masculine, Facilitates Travel, Aids in Uncrossing, Herb of Venus,
                 The Element of Water

Fig : Facilitates Divination, Grants Fertility, Attracts Love, Heals Impotency, Restful
                 Sleep, Brings Good Luck, Safe Homecoming

Figwort : Facilitates Health, Used in Protection Spells, The Feminine, The Planet
                 Venus, The Element of Water, Burn in the Mid Summer Bonfires

Flax : Seeds Draws Money, Used in Protection Spells, Flax Flowers Increase
                 Beauty, Promotes Psychic Powers, Facilitates Healing, The Masculine,
                 The Element of Fire, The Planet Mercury

Foxglove : (Digitalis) *Poisonous* Protection of the Home, Contact with the
                  Underworld, Attracts the Faeries, The Planet Saturn and Venus, A
                  Grand and Beautiful Protective Plant for the Garden

Frankincense : Used in Consecration, Protection Spells, Aids in Exorcism, Promotes
                Spirituality, Facilitates Meditation, The Masculine, The Sun, The Element
                 of Fire, Drives Away Evil and Negative Energy when Burned, Used as the
                 Primary Ingredient in Temple Incense

Fumitory : Draws Money, Aids in Exorcism, The Feminine, The Planet Saturn, The
                  Element of Earth

Galangal : Used in Protection Spells, Sparks Lust, Facilitates Health, Draws Money,
                Promotes Psychic Powers, Hex-Breaking, The Masculine, The Planet
                Mars, The Element of Fire

Garlic : Used in Protection Spells, Aids in Exorcism, Purification spells, Facilitates
               Healing, Sparks Lust, Anti-Theft, Breakups, The Element of Fire,The Planet
               Mars, The Masculine, Promotes Passion, Increases Strength, Useful in
               Uncrossing, Use Garlic Against Negative Energy, Harmful Magic, Spirits and
               Jealous People

Gentian : Attracts Love, Increases Power, The Planet Mars, The Masculine, The
                Element of Fire, The Root is Used in Health Tonics (Moxie)

Ginger : Attracts Love, Draws Money, Assures Success in Magical Workings,
             Quiets Storms at Sea, Increases Power, Fire, Facilitates Healing, Health,
             Promotes Passion, Relationships, Adds Strength and Speed to Spells

Ginseng : Attracts Love, Grants Wishes, Facilitates Healing, Brings Beauty,
              Used in Protection Spells, Wards off Evil, Curse Breaking, Sparks Lust,
              Increases Sexual Potency, Ginseng Root Can be Used as a Substitute for
              Mandrake Root

Goats Rue : Rutwica (Not the Same As "Rue") Facilitates Healing, Promotes Health,
              Aids Milk Production

Goldenrod : Draws Money, Facilitates Divination, Attracts Love, Locates Lost Items
                and Valuable Treasures, Brings Good Luck when Found Growing by Your
                Door

Golden Seal : Facilitates Healing, Draws Money, Assures Success. Use to Increase
                the Power of a Spell, Attraction Magic, The Planet Venus, The Element
                of Fire, Wards off Evil

Gorse : Draws Money, Attracts Love, Romance and Protection of Weddings,
                 Blesses Handfasting, Protects Against Negativity and Dark Magick,
                 Spring Time, Equinox, Ostara

Grains of Paradise : Sparks Lust, Brings Good Luck, Attracts Love, Draws Money,
                 Grants Wishes, Used in Protection Spells

Grape : Grants Fertility, Garden Magic, Increases Mental Powers, Draws Money,
                  Promotes Prosperity, Grants Wishes, Fosters Joy and  Happiness

Ground Ivy : Facilitates Divination, Protection Against Magic,Carry to  Overcome
                   Shyness, Peaceful Sleep, Promotes Meditation, Facilitates Healing, Attracts
                    Love, Fosters Friendship, Promotes Fidelity Add whenMaking Home
                    Made Beer for Health, Mid Summer's Eve