Waite, the creator of the world’s most influential Tarot deck, was a spiritual seeker and mystic who supported himself with freelance translation and writing. Why? Because I feel a more mundane connection with this deck and I think that it can provide all I need to know, all the hints and the guidance to solve day-to-day problems and to see things clearly.A. I use this deck mostly to ask for something related to a life event, something practical and not about existential questions. I bought my Rider Waite tarot deck online on Amazon! I found a beautiful foil version that would give me some different vibes from the common traditional decks I used as a child while still having the same asset and pattern to work with tarot and their meaning.Īlso read: A Review of The Starchild Tarot Deck (With Homemade Pics) How I use this deck The King of Pentacles has a slower and more thoughtful approach, typical behavior of the Earth Element. The King of Cups, being of the Water Element, is less energetic than the previous ones, representing emotions and sensitivity. The Kings of Wands and Swords of the Fire Element cards are agile and quick to react. They symbolize sensitivity, receptivity, protection, the maternal instinct and the inner world, be it male or female. The Queen – Represents the institutions, the undertakings carried out, the strength of the female personality. It is the spirit that prevails over matter. The Knight – Symbolizes the idealistic and fighting side, the person who throws himself into the unknown to defend those who are next to him and his projects without fear of adversary or of difficulties. It also represents a playful, opportunistic spirit or the need to take advantage of an opportunity. The Page – Represents young characters or new situations such as a business idea or a candidacy for a new position or job interview. These can both be interpreted as people or as situations. The figures in the deck are the Jack (or the Page), the Knight, the Queen (or the Lady), and the King of each card. Representations – Mind, reasoning, decisions, fear, ego issues,opposition The figures/Court Cards Representations – Passion, communication, desire, creativity, inspiration, movement, activity, conversations Representations – Emotions, love, relationships, imagination, sensitivity Pentacles Earth element Representations – Physical reality, material world, physical body, money, home, security, work In most cases, each of the cards is related to one of the four primordial elements of nature: Water, Earth, Fire and Air. The Minor Arcana are divided into four cards:Ĭups, Pentacles, Wands and Swords. As you learn more about the meaning of the Cards, you will be able to make new connections between your teachings and intuit new meanings between the Cards.Īlso read: Tarot Spreads For Beginners (My Recommendations) The Minor Arcana The numbers of the Minor Arcana are a key indicator in interpreting a reading. Rider Waite can teach you all you need to know to work with any tarot deck! In fact, in the Rider Waite deck we can find the traditional suits: Especially when you start your journey exploring tarot cards, it’s very important for you to rely on a deck where each card can speak by itself. I like this deck as it’s very easy to work with and also highly symbolic.
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