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Quick & Easy Tarot Card Meanings (Yes, All 78)

The Modern Phrasal approach is a novel method of learning tarot.

It queers older card meanings by applying them to a wider context of human life.

Each phrase is built for modern concerns, attention spans, and situations.

I developed the Modern Phrasal Approach during my twenty-two years of tarot study.

Temperance Queer Tarot, my tarot service for queers, feminists, and leftists, has been in operation for the past twelve years.

The Modern Phrasal Approach also comes out of my lifelong work as a poet. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University.

SLINGSHOT, my first book of poems, won several awards. It also reminded me of the importance of the phrase to language.

The primacy of the phrase is what poetry understands better than all other forms of writing.

The Modern Phrasal Approach combines tarot, storytelling, and poetry to paint a picture of possible futures.

You may notice that there are no reversed card meanings.

This is because the reader is intended to read reverse as a return to the unlearned lessons of the previous card.

That is the best method of reversal reading for this system. Of course, you may elect not to read reversals at all.

Ok, let’s go!

(P.S. I don’t know how to put in anchor links so control + F is your friend!)

Major Arcana

0: The Fool

Keywords: Risk-Taking. New Beginnings. Variability.

Love & Sex: Androgynous and/or Bisexual Lovers. Risk-Taking in Love. Asking Someone Out.

Friendship: A Scattered, yet Affable Friend. New Friendship.

Money: Making Money Through Gambling, Speculation, and Other Risks. Money Lost and Won.

Career/Business/Work: Self-Employment. Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow.

1: Magician

Keywords: Initiation. Manipulation. Communication. Technology. Alchemy.

Love & Sex: Making the First Move. Manipulating a Lover (Especially with The Fool).

Friendship: Forming or Forging a New Friendship. Initiating a Friendship.

Money: Creating Money Out of the Ether. Money Drawn Through Clear Communication.

Career/Business/Work: Technologists. Scientists. Alchemists. Clear Communication At Work.

2: High Priestess

Keywords: Mystery. Prophesy. Intuition. Three-Faced Goddess: Maiden.

Love & Sex: Lesbians. Sex Activating Deep Desires. Mysterious Love. Secrets in Love.

Friendship: Covens. Clandestine (Informal) Gatherings. Psychic Friends.

Money: Money Made From Secret or Hidden Sources. Money Made From Psychic Work.

Career/Business/Work: Therapist. Psychics. Mediums. Religious Leaders in Feminist Traditions.

3: Empress

Keywords: Three-Faced Goddess: Mother. Fertility. Abundance. Nurturing. Creativity. Nature.

Love & Sex: Being Worshipped By a Lover. Getting Pregnant. Creative Sex.

Friendship: Abundant and Nurturing Friendships.

Money: Financial Ease and Abundance.

Career/Business/Work: Nannies. Housewives. Career Success Without Much Work.

4: Emperor

Keywords: Power. Valor. Stability. Direction. Hierarchy. Decisiveness. Masculinity. Experts.

Love & Sex: Aggressive Sex. Love With Someone Who Has Power. Older Lovers.

Friendship: Being Friends With Your Boss. Friendships With People Who Have More Power.

Money: Making Money Through Wise Decisions or Powerful Connections. Money Moves.

Career/Business/Work: Brokers. Military Leaders. Power. Expertise. Promotion.

5: Hierophant

Keywords: Religion. Order. Secret Organizations. Organization. Governments. Three-Faced Goddess: Crone.

Love & Sex: Serious Relationships. Missionary Sex. Marriage. Escalator Relationships.

Friendship: Socially Sanctioned Friendships. Mentorships.

Money: Money From Investments, Banks, and Business. Money From Religious Work.

Career/Business/Work: Clergy. Trustees. Security. Working Up an Established Business Ladder.

6: Lovers

Keywords: Love. Romance. Choice. Harmony. Balance Between People and Sides of Yourself.

Love & Sex: True Love. Deep Romance and Understanding. Loving Sex. Self Love.

Friendship: Spiritual Friendships. Loving Friendships. Friendships That Encourage Self Love.

Money: Money Made in Harmonious, Easeful Ways.

Career/Business/Work: Harmonious and Spiritually Aligned Jobs.

7: Chariot

Keywords: Ambition. Success. Drive. Self-Determination. Missions. Journeys.

Love & Sex: Landing an Idealized Partner. Satisfying Sex. Athletic Sex. Competitive Dating.

Friendship: Friendships That Bring Success or With Successful People. Competitive Friends.

Money: Money Gained Through Ambition, Drive, or Brute Force.

Career/Business/Work: Professional Success. Military Service. Sports.

8: Strength

Keywords: Boundaries. Force. Grace. Human/Animal Dichotomy. Willpower.

Love & Sex: Breaking Old Patterns in Love. Setting Boundaries.

Friendship: Setting Boundaries With Friends. Helping a Friend Advance Emotionally.

Money: Applying Grace To Your Financial Life. Being Honest About a Financial Situation.

Career/Business/Work: Strength of Will At Work. Overcoming Rivals.

9: Hermit

Keywords: Seeing the Light. Being Alone. Leading the Way. Self-Isolation. Loneliness.

Love & Sex: Celibacy. Needing To Put Yourself Out There. Frigidity. Too in Your Head.

Friendship: Need To Make New Friends. Philosophical Friendship.

Money: Money Made in Isolation.

Career/Business/Work: Work That Requires Long Periods Alone To Complete. Scholars.

10: Wheel of Fortune

Keywords: Gambles. Wild Rides. Fate. Turning Your Present Condition Upside Down. Cycles.

Love & Sex: Relationship Ups and Downs. Fated Meetings. New Relationships. Karma.

Friendship: Fated Friendships. Changes in Friendships. Long-Term Friendships.

Money: Surprise Money Gain or Loss. Money Appears From an Unexpected Source. Gambling.

Career/Business/Work: Gamblers,Poker Players, and Card Sharks. Taking a Chance At Work.

11: Justice

Keywords: Balance. Fairness. Legal Decisions. Karma. Retribution.

Love & Sex: An Equal Romance. You Reap What You Sow in Relationships.

Friendship: Being in Right Relationship With a Friend.

Money: Money From Legal Settlements. A Fair Split. A Fair Wage.

Career/Business/Work: Contracts. The End of a Business Dispute.

12: Hanged Man

Keywords: Patience. Surrender. Sacrifice. Martyrdom. Enlightenment.

Love & Sex: Waiting For the Right Person. Getting a New Perspective in Love. Pillow Queens.

Friendship: Tripping With Friends. Friends Who Change Your Beliefs or Attitudes.

Money: Money From Alternative Healing. Waiting For Money To Come.

Career/Business/Work: Yoga Teachers. Wise People. Allowing a Boss To Show Their True Colors.

13: Death

Keywords: Endings. Clearings. Rebirth. Transformation.

Love & Sex: Breakups That You Could See Coming. Strong Orgasms. Relationship Transformation.

Friendship: Ending Friendships. Life-Changing Friendships.

Money: End To a Source of Income. Clearing the Way For New Money.

Career/Business/Work: Losing a Job. Moving On From a Career. Working With the Dead.

14: Temperance

Keywords: Balance. Budgeting. Human/Divine. Miracles. Healing. Spiritual Expansion.

Love & Sex: Making Up After an Argument. Equitable Sexual Encounters.

Friendship: Friendships That Come From or Lead To Spiritual Expansion.

Money: Creating a Budget. Putting Money in the Correct Accounts. Expansive Financial Thinking.

Career/Business/Work: Philosophy. Spiritual Work. Exceeding Your Estimations At Work.

15: Devil

Keywords: Obsession. Abuse. Capitalism. Celebrity. Greed. Sexuality. Addiction.

Love & Sex: A Volatile, Abusive, Dangerous, or Manipulative Lover. A Lover With an Addiction.

Friendship: Friends Who Bring Trouble. Charismatic, yet Abusive Friends.

Money: Developing an Unhealthy Relationship To Money. Greed. Money Over Everything.

Career/Business/Work: Film Industry. Jobs That Use Underhanded Tactics. Watch Your Back.

16: Tower

Keywords: Shock. Surprise. Confinement. Revolution. Major Changes. Potential Danger.

Love & Sex: A Surprising End or Change To a Relationship. A Quickie.

Friendship: Shocking End To a Friendship. Major Changes in a Friendship.

Money: Changes in Wealth, Like Sudden Home Moves and Bank Account Closures.

Career/Business/Work: Working in Prisons or Hospitals. Job Loss or Radical Job Change.

17: Star

Keywords: Healing. Faith. Renewal. Guidance. Prophecy. Wisdom. Altruism. Social Justice.

Love & Sex: An Altruistic Relationship. Healing in Relationships. Asking For Relationship Advice.

Friendship: Renewal of a Friendship. Wisdom Gained From Friendship.

Money: Money Made For the Social Good. Giving Money To Charity.

Career/Business/Work: Social Justice Organizations. Listening To Internal Guidance At Work.

18: Moon

Keywords: Emotions. Confusion. Illusions. Psychic Ability. Repressed Emotions and Trauma.

Love & Sex: Problems and Confusion in Relationships. Trauma Affecting Relationships.

Friendship: Emotional Illusions in Friendship. False Friendship. Confusion Due to Friends.

Money: Money Made Through Night Work, in Theaters, Hotels, or Nightclubs. Financial Illusions.

Career/Business/Work: Any Work That Creates Illusions. Wait For the Truth About a Job.

19: Sun

Keywords: Revelation. Clarity. Children. Optimism. Heat. Passion.

Love & Sex: Clarity in a Romantic Relationship. A Partner With Whom You May Want Children.

Friendship: Friends With Children. Clarity About Friendships. Optimism About Friendships.

Money: Revelation of a New Way To Make Money. Summer or Seasonal Jobs.

Career/Business/Work: Optimism About Your Career Careers in the Public Eye.

20: Judgment

Keywords: Decisions. Accountability. Outcomes. Awakening. Recovery.

Love & Sex: Making Romantic Decisions. A Lover Holds You Accountable. Turning Points in Love.

Friendship: The Outcome of a Conflict With a Friend. Deciding Whether or Not To Stay Friends.

Money: Successful Business Deals and Financial Endeavors. Careful Where You Put Your Money.

Career/Business/Work: Be Decisive At Work. Becoming the Person in Charge. Responsibility.

21: World

Keywords: Completion. Attainment. Breaking Cycles. Moving Up in the World. Fulfillment.

Love & Sex: Major Life Events in Love Like Starting a Family or Moving in Together.

Friendship: Events Where Friends Can Watch You Succeed Like a Graduation or Wedding.

Money: Confidence in Financial Endeavors. Financial Success After Hard Work. Public Trading.

Career/Business/Work: Traveling For Work. Fulfilling Jobs.

Minor Arcana: Wands

Ace of Wands

Keywords: Beginnings. Conception. Sex. Invitations. New Jobs. Opportunity.

Love & Sex: Flings. Impatience in Love. Sex Without Love. Quickies. Meetings.

Friendship: New Friends. Sudden Return of Old Connections.

Money: Quick Cash. Temporary Increase in Income. Gambling.

Career/Business/Work: Move Quickly Towards a New Opportunity. Invitations.

Two of Wands

Keywords: Working Together. Expansion. Making Decisions. Road To Success.

Love & Sex: Wandering Eye. Grass Always Greener On the Other Side.. Practical Decisions.

Friendship: Working With Friends. Friends Made At Work.

Money: Money From Small or Self Owned Businesses. Helping Your Job Make More Money.

Career/Business/Work: Interviews. Evaluating Potential Employers. Collaboration.

Three of Wands

Keywords: Media. Communication. Travel. Evaluating Your Companions. Taking the Next Step.

Love & Sex: Decisions About Love. Traveling Together. Online Dating. Ultimatums.

Friendship: Traveling With Friends. Online Friends. Expansion. Early Stages of Friendship.

Money: Making Money Online. Investing in Yourself. E-Commerce.

Career/Business/Work: Remote Work. Online Donations. Advertising. Creative Business.

Four of Wands

Keywords: Surprises. Success. Celebrations. Luck. Rites of Passage.

Love & Sex: Good News. Weddings. Baby Showers. Wedding Showers. Housewarmings.

Friendship: Celebrations With Friends. Joyous Occasions. Graduations. Creating Memories.

Money: Hosting Parties For Money. Enjoying Your Money. Down Payments. Abundance.

Career/Business/Work: A Thriving Team. A New Workplace. Joyful Work.

Five of Wands

Keywords: Conflict. Play. Team Sports. Young People. Debate.

Love & Sex: Conflict. Arguments. Difficult Conversations. Light Kink. Group Play.

Friendship: Banter. Conflict With Friends. Disagreement. Team Sports.

Money: Auctions. Fighting For a Contract. A Competitive Financial Environment.

Career/Business/Work: Friendly Rivalries At Work. Professional Competition. Business.

Six of Wands

Keywords: Power. Drive. Moving Quickly. Success. Accomplishment. Achievement. Esteem.

Love & Sex: Attractive Companions. Coming On Too Strong. Success in Love.

Friendship: A Successful Friend. Making the First Move. Success With Friends.

Money: Winning Grants and Awards. Promotion. Asking For a Raise.

Career/Business/Work: New Jobs and Promotion. Success in Business Assignments.

Seven of Wands

Keywords: Battle. Drive. Uncertain Outcome. Defending Yourself. Hostility. Arguments.

Love & Sex: Surprising Conflict. Too Much Sex. Differing Sexual or Romantic Needs.

Friendship: Arguments With Friends. Annoying or Competitive Friends.

Money: A Competitive Field. Feeling Like There Isn’t Enough Money. Overwork.

Career/Business/Work: Unrealistic Demands. Rivals. Overbearing Boss.

Eight of Wands

Keywords: Swift Movement. Letters. Information. Quick Results. Communication.

Love & Sex: Flirtation. Love Letters. Sexting. Sneaky Links. Unexpected Connections.

Friendship: Sexy Parties With Friends. Being a Wingwoman/Wingman. Flirting With Friends.

Money: Quick Flow of Money. Spending Money. Money Spent To Advance Yourself.

Career/Business/Work: A Fast Moving Project. Hearing Back From an Interview. Internships.

Nine of Wands

Keywords: A Pause in Battle. Attractiveness. Health. Considered Action.

Love & Sex: Being Admired. Multiple Love Interests. People Fighting For Your Attention.

Friendship: Working Out With Friends. Friend Who Has a Crush On You. Conflict Between Friends.

Money: Negative Attitude About Money. Bank Charges. Temporary Loss of Money.

Career/Business/Work: Negative Performance Reviews. Need To Work Harder.

Ten of Wands

Keywords: Overwhelm. Burdens. Taking On Too Much. Demands. Final Straw.

Love & Sex: Too Much of a Good Thing. Need To Take a Step Back. Too Much Work To Date

Friendship: A Needy or Demanding Friend. Picking Up the Slack For Irresponsible Friends.

Money: Low Return On Investment. Not Planning For Taxes. Money That Becomes Burdensome.

Career/Business/Work: Too Many Jobs. Too Much Work. Suffering Under Your Own Ambition.

Page of Wands

Keywords: Young People. Active or Sporty People. Fun. Casual, Short-Term Relationships.

Love & Sex: Dating Around. Casual Sex. Short-Term Relationships. Younger Lovers. Speed Dating.

Friendship: Younger Friends. Immature Friends. Acquaintances.

Money: Figuring Out How To Make Money. School or Learning. Gig Economies.

Career/Business/Work: Playing Around At Your Job. Gig Work. Still Figuring Out What You Want.

Knight of Wands

Keywords: Rushing in. Valor. Enthusiasm. Being Seen. Physical Attractiveness.

Love & Sex: Partners Who Aren’t Taking You Seriously. Affairs. Heartthrobs.

Friendship: Opinions About Friends’ Romantic and Sex Lives. An Attractive Friend.

Money: Grabbing a New Opportunity. Getting the Financial Upper Hand. A New Idea About Money.

Career/Business/Work: Changing Jobs. Becoming the Office Hero. Creative Problem Solving.

Queen of Wands

Keywords: Popularity. Influence. Grace. Glamor. Magnetism.

Love & Sex: Waiting For Lovers To Come To You. Having Your Pick of Lovers. Feeling Sexy.

Friendship: Popularity. People Who Seem To Be Friends With Everyone. Powerful Women Friends.

Money: Feeling Control Over Your Financial Life. Influencing or Being Influenced About Money.

Career/Business/Work: Businesses That Empower Women. Motivational Speaking in the Office.

King of Wands

Keywords: Powerful. Self-Directedness. Leadership. Paramour. Businessman.

Love & Sex: An Unavailable Man. A Sexy, yet Short-Term Relationship. Cheating. Hot Sex.

Friendship: Friendship With a Business Mentor or Superior

Money: Making Your Own Money. Money That Comes Based On Image or Appearance.

Career/Business/Work: Owning a Small Business. Becoming a Leader At Work or Business.

Minor Arcana: Swords

Ace of Swords

Keywords: Information. Endings. Truth. Death. Cutting Through the Bullshit.

Love & Sex: Finding Out the Truth About a Lover. A Turning Point in a Relationship.

Friendship: A Crisis in a Friendship. A Secret Is Revealed About a Friend.

Money: Money From Legal Decisions. Security Deposits. Making Financial Decisions.

Career/Business/Work: Applying For New Jobs. Communicating With Your Employer.

Two of Swords

Keywords: Inability To Make a Decision. Fear of Moving Forward. Denial. Legal Issues. Delays.

Love & Sex: Filing For a Divorce. Applying For a Marriage License. Denial About a Lover.

Friendship: Difficulty Making a Decision About a Problem in a Friendship.

Money: Delayed Money From Legal Sources. Process Difficulties With Money.

Career/Business/Work: Delays in Signing Contracts. Uncertainty About Leaving a Job.

Three of Swords

Keywords: Heartbreak. Sudden Endings. Miscarriages. Pain. Unavoidable Ruptures. Discord.

Love & Sex: Break-ups. Arguments. Misunderstandings. Affairs. Hurt Feelings.

Friendship: Ending a Failing Friendship. Big Fights Between Friends. Being Abandoned By Friends.

Money: Expected Money Fails To Come Through. Contracts May Be Dissolved. Finances Stalled.

Career/Business/Work: Job Loss. Communication Problems. Workplace Harassment.

Four of Swords

Keywords: Rest. Healing. Confinement. Loneliness. Isolation.

Love & Sex: Missionary Position. Boring Love. Healing Conversation After a Fight.

Friendship: Visiting Friends in the Hospital. Not Having Many Friends. Missing Friends.

Money: Finances On Hold. Considering the Next Financial Move.

Career/Business/Work: Taking a Leave of Absence From Work. Considering Your Options.

Five of Swords

Keywords: Impasse. Deception. Duplicity. Abuse. Selfishness. Abandonment. Worry. Strife.

Love & Sex: Two-Faced Lovers. Verbal Abuse. Selfishness In Bed. Sexual Abuse. Ghosting.

Friendship: Friends Who Use You. Entitled Friends. Abandoning a Friend.

Money: Theft. Scams. Things That Appear Better Than They Are. Taking Advantage of Others.

Career/Business/Work: Abusive Workplace. Wage Theft. Bait and Switch In Business.

Six of Swords

Keywords: Moving On. Getting Away From Abuse. Travel and Movement. Finding Safety.

Love & Sex: Establishing a New Pattern of Healthy Relationships. Leaving Abusive Relationships.

Friendship: Staying With Friends. Moving in With Friends.

Money: Making Money Through Travel. Finding a Clear Path To Make Money After a Hard Time.

Career/Business/Work: Traveling For Work. Finding More Harmony in The Workplace After Strife.

Seven of Swords

Keywords: Theft. Cheating. Doing What’s Best For You. Forcing Change. Surprising Behavior.

Love & Sex: Infidelity. Leaving Suddenly. Lying. Considering Multiple Partners.

Friendship: Lies and Deception in Friendship. Sudden Changes in Friendship.

Money: Getting Over On Others. Stealing Money. Scams.

Career/Business/Work: Lying To Your Boss. Going Behind Your Colleagues’ Back. Hidden Rivalry.

Eight of Swords

Keywords: Feeling Trapped. Fear of Moving On. Being Stuck in Hostile or Painful Patterns. Incarceration. Addiction.

Love & Sex: Being Trapped in Abusive Relationships. Fear of Leaving. Limiting Beliefs About Love.

Friendship: Friends That Hurt You. Continuing Painful Friendships.

Money: Limiting Activities Due To Lack of Funds. Repeating Patterns That Keep You Broke.

Career/Business/Work: Being Stuck At An Unsupportive or Bad Job.

Nine of Swords

Keywords: Trauma. Grief. Shadow Work. Sadness. Humiliations. Betrayal.

Love & Sex: A Relationship That Causes Pain. Fear of Relationships Because of Past Hurt.

Friendship: A Painful Event in a Friendship. Difficulty Making Friends Due To Trauma.

Money: Financial Stress. Poverty Trauma. Money Worries. Self-Worth Issues Related To Money.

Career/Business/Work: Prolonged Unemployment. Stressful or Unrewarding Work.

Ten of Swords

Keywords: Final End. Release. Destruction. Goodbyes. Relief Caused By Letting Go.

Love & Sex: Unresolvable Issues. Emotional Catharsis. Feeling Better After a Relationship Ends.

Friendship: Ending a Friendship For Good. Resolving Old Issues.

Money: Failure of Some Kind in Finances. Ending a Period of Hardship By Making New Decisions.

Career/Business/Work: End of a Job. Termination. Lay-offs.

Page of Swords

Keywords: Gossip. Chit Chat. School Groups. Casual Conversation.

Love & Sex: All Talk. Relationship Gossip. Flirtatious Texts. Getting To Know Each Other.

Friendship: Casual Friend Groups. Gossipy or Shallow Friends.

Money: News and Documents Related To Money. New Plans to Make Money.

Career/Business/Work: News About a New Job or Potential Job. Applying For Jobs.

Knight of Swords

Keywords: Breath of Fresh Air. Fools Rush in. What’s Done in the Dark Will Come To Light.

Love & Sex: Intellectual Companions. Romantic Banter.

Friendship: Sparring Partners. School Friends. Debate Partners. Intellectual Friendship.

Money: Surprising Information About Money. Possibly Bad News Related To Money.

Career/Business/Work: Information About a Possible Job. Communication. Marketing.

Queen of Swords

Keywords: Exacting. Cold. A Single Parent or Divorced Person. Could Be a Widow/er/x.

Love & Sex: Frigid. High Standards. Wants a Partner, But Doesn’t Need One.

Friendship: People Who Are Difficult To Get To Know. Friends Who Seem To Have It All Together.

Money: Wise Financial Decisions. Independent Assets. Clear Financial Communication.

Career/Business/Work: Working Independently. Nurses. Thought Leadership. Witches.

King of Swords

Keywords: Smart. Logical. Unemotional. Professional. Charming. Lacking Empathy.

Love & Sex: A Professional. Someone Who Needs To Feel Above or Removed From Others.

Friendship: A Collegial Relationship. A Professional Friend.

Money: Anticipating Future Needs. Wills. Trusts. Bonds. Financial Deals Go Well.

Career/Business/Work: Law. Communication. A Charming Boss. An Intellectual Environment.

Minor Arcana: Cups

Ace of Cups

Keywords: Emotional Beginnings. Outpouring. Abundance. Fertility.

Love & Sex: Conception (Especially With the Ace of Wands.) Orgasm. New Love.

Friendship: New, Emotionally Fulfilling Friendship. Emotional Sharing With Friends.

Money: Creative Money. Outpouring of Money.

Career/Business/Work: Jobs in Creative Fields. Renewal in Business Life.

Two of Cups

Keywords: Partnership. Harmonious Relationships. Romance.

Love & Sex: Romantic Love. Lovemaking. Early Stages of a Great Romantic Partnership.

Friendship: Harmonious Friendships. Friends To Lovers.

Money: Making Money Through Strong Business Partnerships.

Career/Business/Work: Mixing Love With Money. Counting On a Good Team.

Three of Cups

Keywords: Friendship. Parties. Gatherings. Revalry. Socializing.

Love & Sex: Group Sex. Friendly Relationships. Taking a Lover To Meet Your Friends.

Friendship: Friend Groups. Parties and Events With Friends. A Sweet Time With Friends.

Money: Money Made In Groups. Money Made From Social Events.

Career/Business/Work: Working With Groups of People. Harmonious Group Dynamics At Work.

Four of Cups

Keywords: Meditation. Isolation. Shutting Out Information. Trance. Transcendence.

Love & Sex: Ignoring Potential Suitors. Not Listening To Your Partner’s Needs. Celibacy.

Friendship: Not Returning Texts. Feeling Like You Don’t Have Friends. Isolation.

Money: Focus On a Particular Stream of Income. Ignoring Sound Advice About Money.

Career/Business/Work: Overworking To Avoid Emotional Problems. Honing Your Craft.

Five of Cups

Keywords: Grief. Loss. Counting Your Blessings. Reevaluation. Taking Things For Granted.

Love & Sex: Grief Over a Lost Relationship. Emotionally Unfulfilling Sex.

Friendship: Losing a Friend. Mourning Lost Relationships.

Money: Losing Money. Poverty Trauma.

Career/Business/Work: Underemployment. Considering Leaving Your Job.

Six of Cups

Keywords: Reunion. Innocence. Immaturity. Sharing. Mutual Aid. Karma. Children.

Love & Sex: Getting Back With an Ex. Synchronicities With a Karmic Link. A Younger Lover.

Friendship: A Younger Friend. Reunion With Friends. An Immature Friend.

Money: New Beginnings With Money or Potentially a New Source of Income.

Career/Business/Work: Working With Children or Teens. Harmonious Work Environments.

Seven of Cups

Keywords: Choices. Illusions. Social Media/Online Environments. Spiritual Journeys.

Love & Sex: Online Dating. Choosing Between Partners. Promises That Don’t Materialize.

Friendship: Choosing Between Friendships. New Friendships You’re Idealizing.

Money: Money From Spiritual Work. Money With Hidden Strings.

Career/Business/Work: Choosing Between Jobs. Contracts That Aren’t Exactly As They Seem.

Eight of Cups

Keywords: Moving On. Leaving the Past Behind. Ending Abusive Dynamics. Disappointment.

Love & Sex: Trial Separation. Going To Bed Without Resolution. Sexual Disappointment.

Friendship: Ending a Friendship. Recognizing Unhealthy Dynamics in a Friendship.

Money: Financial Loss. Moving Forward With a Bad Investment.

Career/Business/Work: Leaving a Dead End Job. Drudgery At Work.

Nine of Cups

Keywords: Wishes. Manifestation. Satisfaction. Pleasure. Egotism.

Love & Sex: Great Sex. Manifesting a Partner. A Partner Who Is Too Good To Be True.

Friendship: Trying To Make Friends Jealous. Wishing For Friends. Manifesting With Friends.

Money: Manifesting Money. Desired Money Arrives.

Career/Business/Work: A Seemingly Perfect Job. A Job That Gives You a Big Head.

Ten of Cups

Keywords: Creating a Family. Lasting Love and Friendship. Joy. Abundance.

Love & Sex: Excellent, Loving Sex. Life Partnerships.

Friendship: Friends That Are Family. Happiness in Friendship.

Money: Money Through Those You Love. Money That Comes With Happiness.

Career/Business/Work: Joyful Work Environments. Family Businesses.

Page of Cups

Keywords: Becoming Emotionally Aware. Naivete. Creative Beginnings.

Love & Sex: Getting Attached To a Casual Date. Emotional Hookups. Good First Dates.

Friendship: New Friends. Playing With Friends.

Money: A Small Amount of Money From a Creative Source.

Career/Business/Work: Being Creative At Work. Creative Employment. Creative Apprenticeship.

Knight of Cups

Keywords: Fools Rush in. Pitching Woo. New Suitor or Date.

Love & Sex: One of the Best Indications of a New Lover. Short, yet Passionate Romance.

Friendship: A New Friend Who Becomes Emotionally Invested Quickly. An Earnest Friendship.

Money: Money or News About Money Arrives Quickly From a Creative Source.

Career/Business/Work: Delivering a Presentation With a Creative Element.

Queen of Cups

Keywords: Nurturing. Parenting. Psychic Power. Mysterious Emotions. Femininity.

Love & Sex: Kind and Sweet Lover Who Can Be Overgiving. Sensitive Partners.

Friendship: Friendships That Have a Caretaking Element. Caring Friendships.

Money: Money Made Through Intuitive Prediction. Money Made in the Care Economy.

Career/Business/Work: Work Helping Others. Working With Mothers.

King of Cups

Keywords: Emotional Control. Creative Power. Self-Mastery Through Emotional Understanding.

Love & Sex: An Emotional Lover. Drama Queens. Romantic Environments.

Friendship: Friendships With People Who Like High Drama Settings. Emotionally Mature Friends.

Money: Money Made Through Others’ Emotional Responses.

Career/Business/Work: Theater. Artistic Professions. Working For an Emotional Boss.

Minor Arcana: Pentacles

Ace of Pentacles

Keywords: Financial Beginnings. New Homes and Businesses. Beginnings of Stability.

Love & Sex: A New Relationship That Could Go Somewhere. Sex For Conception.

Friendship: A New Dependable Friend. Money that comes through friends.

Money: A New Source of Income That Could Last. Investing.

Career/Business/Work: A New Job. A Promotion. A Raise.

Two of Pentacles

Keywords: Balance. Robbing Peter to Pay Paul. Juggling Responsibilities. Financial Fluctuation.

Love & Sex: Creating Balance in Relationships. Overwork That Affects a Relationship.

Friendship: Juggling Social and Professional Responsibilities. Sharing Responsibilities.

Money: Money Comes and Goes Fast. Economic Change. Stock Markets. Gambling.

Career/Business/Work: Promotion or Demotion. Revolving Door Jobs.

Three of Pentacles

Keywords: Building. Collaboration. Creation. Communication. Religious Spaces.

Love & Sex: Co-creating a Future With a Lover. Getting Serious.

Friendship: Working With Friends. Creating Something With a Friend Group.

Money: Money Made Collaboratively. Sometimes Money Made From Building and Construction.

Career/Business/Work: Real Estate. Clergy. Construction. Working Together To Meet Goals.

Four of Pentacles

Keywords: Stinginess. Hoarding. Control Issues. Greed. Afraid To Let Go.

Love & Sex: Selfishness in Bed. Controlling Your Partner. Putting Pressure On a Relationship.

Friendship: Forcing a Friendship. Controlling Your Friends. Rubbing Your Gains in Their Face.

Money: Holding On To Your Money. Greed. Bank Accounts.

Career/Business/Work: Working With Money. Being Selfish At Work.

Five of Pentacles

Keywords: Poverty. Unwilling To Ask For Help. Feeling Shut Out of Care.

Love & Sex: Relationship Problems Caused By Financial Problems. Emotionally Cold Sex.

Friendship: Feeling Shut Out of Friend Groups and Friendships. Friends Talking Behind Your Back.

Money: Loss of Money. Needed Money Doesn’t Come Through.

Career/Business/Work: Job Loss, Business Failure, Economic Problems.

Six of Pentacles

Keywords: Charity. Philanthropy. Hierarchy. Provider. Financial Harmony.

Love & Sex: Making the Relationship Officiall. Crumbing. Stone Top/Pillow Queen Dynamic.

Friendship: Lending Money To a Friend. Feeling Secure in a Friendship Due To Established Rules.

Money: Money Comes in From an Established Source. Money Through Charity or Venture Capital.

Career/Business/Work: Charity Work. Working in Philanthropy, NGOs, or Non-Profits.

Seven of Pentacles

Keywords: Investment. Patience. Sowing So You Can Reap. Doing the Hard Work.

Love & Sex: Quality Time. Long Sexual Sessions. Orgasm Denial.

Friendship: Long-Term Friendships. Investing Time Into Your Friendships

Money: Investing Your Money. High-Yield Savings Accounts.

Career/Business/Work: Working Overtime. Working At Banks, Trusts, and Financial Institutions.

Eight of Pentacles

Keywords: Apprenticeship. Higher Education. Philosophy. Working Towards a Professional Goal.

Love & Sex: Breakthroughs. Learning Each Other’s Sexual Desires.. Working On a Relationship.

Friendship: Friends Made Through School or Internships.

Money: MoneyFrom Academic Gigs. Building Wealth. Grants. Fellowships.

Career/Business/Work: Academia. Professorships. Internships. Apprenticeships. Mentors.

Nine of Pentacles

Keywords: Beauty. Isolation. Self-esteem. Healing Alone. Reaping the Fruit of Your Labors.

Love & Sex: Relationships With People You Already Know. Masturbation. Friends To Lovers.

Friendship: Lovers To Friends. Dinner Parties. Garden Parties.

Money: Easy Money. Having More Than Enough Money. Abundance.

Career/Business/Work: Gardener. Independent Wealth. Domestics. Home Offices.

Ten of Pentacles

Keywords: Inheritance. Elderhood. Wisdom. Maturity. Family.

Love & Sex: Sex or Relationships With Older People. Solid Relationships. Families.

Friendship: Very Well Established Friend Groups. Sou-Sou.

Money: Money Gained Through Family or Inheritance.

Career/Business/Work: Estate Planning. Wills. Working For Long-Established Organizations.

Page of Pentacles

Keywords: Financial Support. Moving Toward Stability.

Love & Sex: A New Prospect That Represents What You Ultimately Want in Love.

Friendship: Solid New Friends That Could Become Close Over Time.

Money: Small Amounts of Money From a Raise or a Small Promotion.

Career/Business/Work: Financial Literacy and Education. Starting a Retirement Fund.

Knight of Pentacles

Keywords: Money is Coming. Caught in a Financial or Career Whirlwind.

Love & Sex: A Stable Prospect Arrives. A Reliable Lover. Reliable Orgasms, Quickly.

Friendship: A Trustworthy Friend Arrives. News About a Close Friend.

Money: Money Arrives Shortly. News About Money. Digital Banking (Venmo, PayPal, Cash App). Transfers.

Career/Business/Work: Bank Tellers. Truckers. Security Personnel. News About Income.

Queen of Pentacles

Keywords: Pregnancy. Growing Money. Watching Over Your Money. Patience.

Love & Sex: A Good Spouse. Love That Creates Family Relationships. Submissives.

Friendship: Mom Friends. Friendships With People in Traditional Lifestyles.

Money: Being a Good Steward of Your Own Money. Checking On Investments.

Career/Business/Work: Stay At Home Parents. Daycare Workers. Teachers. On the Right Path.

King of Pentacles

Keywords: Financial Stability. Mastery in Career. Patriarchs and Matriarchs.

Love & Sex: A Predictable, yet Stable Romantic Relationship. A Partner Suitable For Marriage.

Friendship: Mature Friendships With People Who Are Established in Their Lives.

Money: Money Made in Traditional Ways. Having Mature Insight On How To Make Money.

Career/Business/Work: Bankers. Patrons of the Arts. Business People. Mastery in Career.

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Four Basic Steps for Effective Creative Visualisation 🌀🌀🌀

From Creative Visualisation by Shakti Gawain📚

Four Basic Steps for Effective

Creative Visualization

1. Set Your Goal

Decide on something you would like to have, work toward, realize, or create. It can be on any level — a job, a house, a relationship, a change in yourself, increased prosperity, a happier state of mind, improved health, beauty, or better physical condition, or whatever.

At first, choose goals that are fairly easy for you to believe in, that you feel are possible to realize in the fairly near future. That way you won't have to deal with too much negative resistance in yourself, and you can maximize your feelings of success as you are learning creative visualization. Later, when you have more prac-tice, you can take on more difficult or challenging prob-lems.

Creative Visualization

2. Create a Clear Idea or Picture

Create an idea or mental picture of the object or situation exactly as you want it. You should think of it in the present tense as already existing the way you want it to be. Picture yourself with the situation as you desire it now. Include as many details as you can.

You may wish to make an actual physical picture of it as well, by making a treasure map described in detail later). This is an optional step, not at all necessary, but often helpful (and fun!).

3. Focus on it Often

Bring your idea or mental picture to mind often, both in quiet meditation periods, and also casually throughout the day when you happen to think of it. In this way it becomes an integrated part of your life, it becomes more of a reality for you, and you project it more successfully.

Focus on it clearly, yet in a light, gentle way. It's important not to feel like you are striving too hard for it or putting an excessive amount of energy into it — that would tend to hinder rather than help.

4. Give it Positive Energy

As you focus on your goal, think about it in a posi-tive, encouraging way. Make strong positive statements to yourself: that it exists, that it has come or is now coming to you. See yourself receiving or achieving it.

These positive statements are called "affirmations." While you are using affirmations, try to temporarily suspend any doubts or disbelief you may have, at least for the moment, and practice getting the feeling that that which you desire is very real and possible.

Basics of Creative Visualization

Continue to work with this process until you achieve your goal, or no longer have the desire to do so. Remember that goals often change before they are realized, which is a perfectly natural part of the human process of change and growth. So don't try to prolong it any longer than you have energy for it — if you lose interest it may mean that it's time for a new look at what you want.

If you find that a goal has changed for you, be sure to acknowledge that to yourself. Get clear in your mind about the fact that you are no longer focusing on your previous goal. End cycle on the old, and begin cycle on the new. This helps you avoid getting confused, or feeling like you've "failed" when you have simply changed.

When you achieve a goal, be sure to acknowledge consciously to yourself that it has been completed. Often we achieve things which we have been desiring and visualizing, and we forget to even notice that we have succeeded! So give yourself some appreciation and a pat on the back, and be sure to thank the universe for fulfilling your requests.

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🌿✨ A Beginner’s Guide: Embarking on the Enchanting Journey of Kitchen Witchery✨🌿

Good Evening! 🌙✨ Are you ready to infuse a dash of magic into your daily culinary adventures? Welcome to the whimsical world of Kitchen Witchery—a delightful blend of spell work, herbalism, and culinary enchantment! 🌿🧙‍♀️✨

🍲 Basic Ingredients for Your Magical Pantry:

Herbs: Rosemary for protection, basil for love, and mint for healing. Experiment with your favorites!

Spices: Cinnamon for prosperity, ginger for energy, and nutmeg for luck. Let your taste buds guide your magical choices!

Crystals: Place a few on your kitchen windowsill for added energy. Clear quartz, amethyst, and rose quartz are popular choices.

🌈 Setting Up Your Kitchen Altar:

Choose a Sacred Space: Designate a corner of your kitchen for magical workings. A windowsill, shelf, or small table works wonders!

Magical Tools: Incorporate a cauldron, candles, and small bowls for herbs and crystals. Personalize it with items close to your heart.

🕯️ Candle Magic in the Kitchen:

Color Magic: Choose candle colors aligning with your intentions. Green for abundance, white for purification, and red for passion.

Enchant While Cooking: Stir your intentions into soups, sauces, and stews. Feel the magic in every motion!

🍵 Brewing Magical Teas:

Create Tea Blends: Mix herbs like chamomile, lavender, and mint for relaxation or energy. Sip with intention and let the magic steep into your soul.

🌕 Harvesting Moon Energies:

Full Moon Feasts: Plan magical meals during the full moon for amplifying energy. Charge crystals and herbs under the moonlight for added potency.

📚 Witchy Wisdom:

Start a Grimoire: Record your magical experiences, recipes, and discoveries. It’s your personal book of kitchen enchantments!

Experiment & Trust Intuition: There are no strict rules in kitchen witchery. Trust your instincts, and let your intuition guide your magical creations.

🌻 Infusing Love into Every Bite:

Cook Mindfully: Turn cooking into a meditation. Infuse your dishes with gratitude, love, and positive energy.

Share the Magic: Share your enchanted meals with loved ones. The joy of kitchen witchery multiplies when shared!

🌿 Nature’s Bounty:

Grow Your Own: Cultivate a small herb garden or keep potted plants in your kitchen. Nothing beats the magic of using homegrown herbs!

Remember, dear beginner kitchen witch, your journey is as unique as the flavors you create. Embrace the magic in simplicity, trust your instincts, and let the cauldron of your heart stir up spells of nourishment and enchantment! 🌈🌟💖 ✨🌿🔮

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2024 Witch's Calendar

January

11th: New Moon

25th: Full Moon (Cold Moon)

February

2nd: Imbolc

9th: New Moon

24th: Full Moon (Quickening Moon)

March

10th: New Moon

19th: Ostara / Spring Equinox

25th: Full Moon (Storm Moon) / Lunar Eclipse

April

1st: Mercury Retrograde

8th: New Moon / Solar Eclipse

22nd: Earth Day

23rd: Full Moon (Wind Moon)

25th: Mercury Direct

May

1st: Beltane/May Day

7th: New Moon

23rd: Full Moon (Flower Moon)

June

6th: New Moon

20th: Litha / Summer Solstice

21st: Full Moon (Strong Sun Moon)

July

2nd: New Moon

21st: Full Moon (Blessing Moon)

August

1st: Lammas/Lughnasadh

4th: New Moon

5th: Mercury Retrograde

19th: Full Moon (Corn Moon)

28th: Mercury Direct

September

2nd: New Moon

17th: Full Moon (Harvest Moon) / Lunar Eclipse

22nd: Mabon / Fall Equinox

October

2nd: New Moon / Solar Eclipse

17th: Full Moon (Blood Moon)

31st: Samhain

November

1st: New Moon

15th: Full Moon (Mourning Moon)

25th: Mercury Retrograde

December

1st: New Moon

15th: Full Moon (Long Nights Moon) / Mercury Direct

21st: Yule / Winter Solstice

30th: New Moon

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2024 Witches' Calendar

For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2024 dates for the solstices, quarter days, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom.

Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed and check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what special events will be visible in your area. Enjoy!

Solstices, Harvests, and Quarter Days

February 1-2 - Imbolc / Candlemas

March 19 - Spring Equinox / Ostara

April 30-May 1 - Beltane / May Day

June 20 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer / Litha

August 1 - Lughnasadh / Lammas / Summer Harvest

September 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon / Fall Harvest

October 31 - Samhain / Halloween / Final Harvest

December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule

Full Moons

January 25 - Wolf Moon ♌

February 24 - Snow Moon ♍

March 25 - Worm Moon ♎

April 23 - Pink Moon ♏

May 23 - Flower Moon ♐

June 21 - Strawberry Moon ♑

July 21 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑

August 19 - Sturgeon Moon* ♒

September 17 - Harvest Moon* ♓

October 17 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon)* ♈

November 15 - Frost Moon (or Beaver Moon)* ♉

December 15 - Cold Moon (Black Moon) ♊

*- Supermoon

Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. Once again this year, that month will be September.

New Moons

January 11 ♑

February 9 ♒

March 10 ♓

April 8 ♈

May 7 ♉

June 6 ♊

July 5 ♋

August 4 ♌

September 2 ♍

October 2 ♎

November 1 ♏

December 1 ♐

December 30 (black moon) ♑

Special Celestial Events

January 3-4 - Quadrantids meteor shower peak

March 25 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

April 8 - Total solar eclipse

April 22-23 - Lyrids meteor shower peak

May 6-7 - Eta Aquarids meteor shower peak

August 11-13 - Perseids meteor shower peak

August 19 - Sturgeon Supermoon / Seasonal Blue Moon

September 17 - Harvest Supermoon / Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

October 2 - "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse

October 17 - Hunter's Supermoon

October 21-22 - Orionids meteor shower peak

November 15 - Frost Supermoon

November 16-17 - Leonids meteor shower peak

December 13-14 - Geminids meteor shower peak

December 30 - Black Moon

(Check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what will be visible in your area!)

Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)

April 1 - April 24

August 4 - August 27

November 25 - December 15

Happy Witching!

SOURCES & FURTHER READING:

Bree's Lunar Calendar Series

Bree's Secular Celebrations Series

Moon Info - Full Moon Dates for 2024

Calendar-12 - 2024 Moon Phases

Full Moonology - 2024 Full Moon Calendar

AstroStyle - All the 2024 Full Moons

Your Zodiac Sign - Astrology Calendar 2024

Old Farmer's Almanac - Mercury Retrograde Dates 2023-2024

Lonely Planet - Best Star-gazing Events of 2024

Sea and Sky - Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events 2024

DarkSky International - Dark Sky Placefinder for Stargazing

Pagan Grimoire - Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar (2024 Edition)

If you're enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. 😊

EDIT: Mercury is stationed direct on Jan 1st, 2024. The source I used which stated it was in retrograde until the 18th had a typo.

EDIT: Fixed the zodiac signs for the full moons using a new source.

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~ Helmingham herbal and bestiary.

Place oforigin/Published: Helmingham, Suffolk

Date: ca. 1500

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Reading list for Afro-Herbalism:

A Healing Grove: African Tree Remedies and Rituals for the Body and Spirit by Stephanie Rose Bird

Affrilachia: Poems by Frank X Walker

African American Medicine in Washington, D.C.: Healing the Capital During the Civil War Era by Heather Butts

African American Midwifery in the South: Dialogues of Birth, Race, and Memory by Gertrude Jacinta Fraser

African American Slave Medicine: Herbal and Non-Herbal Treatments by Herbert Covey

African Ethnobotany in the Americas edited by Robert Voeks and John Rashford

Africanisms in the Gullah Dialect by Lorenzo Dow Turner

Africans and Native Americans: The Language of Race and the Evolution of Red-Black Peoples by Jack Forbes

African Medicine: A Complete Guide to Yoruba Healing Science and African Herbal Remedies by Dr. Tariq M. Sawandi, PhD

Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh, African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed by Bryant Terry

Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston

Big Mama’s Back in the Kitchen by Charlene Johnson

Big Mama’s Old Black Pot by Ethel Dixon

Black Belief: Folk Beliefs of Blacks in America and West Africa by Henry H. Mitchell

Black Diamonds, Vol. 1 No. 1 and Vol. 1 Nos. 2–3 edited by Edward J. Cabbell

Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors by Carolyn Finney

Black Food Geographies: Race, Self-Reliance, and Food Access in Washington, D.C. by Ashanté M. Reese

Black Indian Slave Narratives edited by Patrick Minges

Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition by Yvonne P. Chireau

Black Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry edited by Camille T. Dungy

Blacks in Appalachia edited by William Turner and Edward J. Cabbell

Caribbean Vegan: Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion by Taymer Mason

Dreams of Africa in Alabama: The Slave Ship Clotilda and the Story of the Last Africans Brought to America by Sylviane Diouf

Faith, Health, and Healing in African American Life by Emilie Townes and Stephanie Y. Mitchem

Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land by Leah Penniman

Folk Wisdom and Mother Wit: John Lee – An African American Herbal Healer by John Lee and Arvilla Payne-Jackson

Four Seasons of Mojo: An Herbal Guide to Natural Living by Stephanie Rose Bird

Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement by Monica White

Fruits of the Harvest: Recipes to Celebrate Kwanzaa and Other Holidays by Eric Copage

George Washington Carver by Tonya Bolden

George Washington Carver: In His Own Words edited by Gary Kremer

God, Dr. Buzzard, and the Bolito Man: A Saltwater Geechee Talks About Life on Sapelo Island, Georgia by Cornelia Bailey

Gone Home: Race and Roots through Appalachia by Karida Brown

Ethno-Botany of the Black Americans by William Ed Grime

Gullah Cuisine: By Land and by Sea by Charlotte Jenkins and William Baldwin

Gullah Culture in America by Emory Shaw Campbell and Wilbur Cross

Gullah/Geechee: Africa’s Seeds in the Winds of the Diaspora-St. Helena’s Serenity by Queen Quet Marquetta Goodwine

High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Jessica Harris and Maya Angelou

Homecoming: The Story of African-American Farmers by Charlene Gilbert

Hoodoo Medicine: Gullah Herbal Remedies by Faith Mitchell

Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals by Luisah Teish

Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care by Dayna Bowen Matthew

Leaves of Green: A Handbook of Herbal Remedies by Maude E. Scott

Like a Weaving: References and Resources on Black Appalachians by Edward J. Cabbell

Listen to Me Good: The Story of an Alabama Midwife by Margaret Charles Smith and Linda Janet Holmes

Making Gullah: A History of Sapelo Islanders, Race, and the American Imagination by Melissa Cooper

Mandy’s Favorite Louisiana Recipes by Natalie V. Scott

Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present by Harriet Washington

Mojo Workin’: The Old African American Hoodoo System by Katrina Hazzard-Donald

Motherwit: An Alabama Midwife’s Story by Onnie Lee Logan as told to Katherine Clark

My Bag Was Always Packed: The Life and Times of a Virginia Midwife by Claudine Curry Smith and Mildred Hopkins Baker Roberson

My Face Is Black Is True: Callie House and the Struggle for Ex-Slave Reparations by Mary Frances Berry

My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem

On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker by A'Lelia Bundles

Papa Jim’s Herbal Magic Workbook by Papa Jim

Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens by Vaughn Sills (Photographer), Hilton Als (Foreword), Lowry Pei (Introduction)

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome by Dr. Joy DeGruy

Rooted in the Earth: Reclaiming the African American Environmental Heritage by Diane Glave

Rufus Estes’ Good Things to Eat: The First Cookbook by an African-American Chef by Rufus Estes

Secret Doctors: Ethnomedicine of African Americans by Wonda Fontenot

Sex, Sickness, and Slavery: Illness in the Antebellum South by Marli Weiner with Mayzie Hough

Slavery’s Exiles: The Story of the American Maroons by Sylviane Diouf

Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time by Adrian Miller

Spirituality and the Black Helping Tradition in Social Work by Elmer P. Martin Jr. and Joanne Mitchell Martin

Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs by Stephanie Rose Bird

The African-American Heritage Cookbook: Traditional Recipes and Fond Remembrances from Alabama’s Renowned Tuskegee Institute by Carolyn Quick Tillery

The Black Family Reunion Cookbook (Recipes and Food Memories from the National Council of Negro Women) edited by Libby Clark

The Conjure Woman and Other Conjure Tales by Charles Chesnutt

The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature by J. Drew Lanham

The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin

The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas by Adrian Miller

The Taste of Country Cooking: The 30th Anniversary Edition of a Great Classic Southern Cookbook by Edna Lewis

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: An Insiders’ Account of the Shocking Medical Experiment Conducted by Government Doctors Against African American Men by Fred D. Gray

Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape by Lauret E. Savoy

Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine by Bryant Terry

Vibration Cooking: Or, The Travel Notes of a Geechee Girl by Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor

Voodoo and Hoodoo: The Craft as Revealed by Traditional Practitioners by Jim Haskins

When Roots Die: Endangered Traditions on the Sea Islands by Patricia Jones-Jackson

Working Conjure: A Guide to Hoodoo Folk Magic by Hoodoo Sen Moise

Working the Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing by Michelle Lee

Wurkn Dem Rootz: Ancestral Hoodoo by Medicine Man

Zora Neale Hurston: Folklore, Memoirs, and Other Writings: Mules and Men, Tell My Horse, Dust Tracks on a Road, Selected Articles by Zora Neale Hurston

The Ways of Herbalism in the African World with Olatokunboh Obasi MSc, RH (webinar via The American Herbalists Guild)

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Make Your Own Divination Tools

Hermit-Wizard's Custom Craft Series Pt. 2

These are my Arcana Tiles - a custom tool I created for divination. This is 100% my own design, and is a combination of Runes & the 22 Major Arcana cards of a tarot deck.

The symbols were created by staring long & hard at the original Rider-Waite deck. Some are clearly more obvious than others, but these are in order from The Fool to The World.

To read them, I scoop them into my hands and shake'em like bananas. This is not a quiet process. I like the clacking though. Then I toss em out like runes on a piece of fabric.

Face down, removed. Off or half off the fabric, removed. The remaining tiles are read.

This tends to read like a timeline, a literal or metaphorical map, or just a few groupings of advice. I try to keep them as close to their original positions as I can.

They also tend to "point" to each other in a way that weaves the story.

This also makes an AWESOME tool to elaborate on existing tarot readings too. I'll toss 'em on a spread and watch it flesh out the story more.

I've tried to explain the reading method to people before. It's probably 50% intuition & 50% method, but either way it's extremely accurate and way fun.

The best part, is that your Craft doesn't have to make sense to anyone else.

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A Short Guide to Pyromancy

The generic practice of reading fire is called pyromancy.

We can break a candle reading session down to 3 main parts:

Observation (flame watching)

Gathering and Understanding (decoding fire’s messages)

Final Question and Goodbye (ask if there’s anything else you should know before leaving, thank and salute fire salamanders)

During the observation phase, watch for:

Length of the flame for 1 to 2 minutes to know WHEN, the timing, PAST

Shape of the flame for 2 to 3 minutes to know WHAT-the actual matter is, the PRESENT

Direction and Behavior of the flame for 3 to 4 minutes to know HOW, the true nature of it hints at the FUTURE (see where the fire is pointing to know what type of matter it is, concentrate on the opposite direction telling you how to counteract to solve or banish whatever it might be; it also indicates what elemental energy is strongly supporting/protecting you in taking action as well as in related spell work)

Presence/Absence of Smoke for 2 to 3 minutes to understand the SOURCE of your awareness *****Keep a compass handy!*****

Salamanders fire will try to communicate with you as soon as you light the fire/candle so pay attention from the very beginning.

Fire energy is impulsive, blunt, active, carefree and wild.

This type of divination detects negativity effectively because it easily speaks the brutally honest truth regardless of how you feel or what’s happening. It brings up issues that we refuse to deal with. Again, it’s pure blunt energy.

Because of its wild nature, fire will also charge us with optimism and explosive determination to overcome problems and bad news: typically after pyromancy we feel motivated and “ready to go”.

Length

Long, Extra Long: Something has been bothering you for a very long time now (trust your intuition, probably for years) which you never actively faced, You’ve been quiet for too long, Unsolved problems from the past are challenging your patience, Relevant stuff that had to be cleared much earlier

Medium: Something that has been lurking in the back of your mind for 1-3 months, Aplan or an idea that could change/shake your life but is not currently a priority to you, It might be something you heard from another person or a vague thought

Short: Something intense that happened within the last couple days, Avery recent thing is bothering you and has almost caught you by surprise, Unexpected news from day to day, Anew sudden event that physically or emotionally shook you

Shape

Double: Two things that were generated consequentially or have a common link, Two entities/people united by a common theme.

Super-thin Line: Something you felt or suspected but never had proof of evidence about, A subtle suspicion, A doubt, An insinuation, A sneaky or secretive individual

Regular: Something/someone that you accept and is part of your routine, Your own mindset, Something very close and not disturbing, A solid milestone in your daily life

Round: One thing in particular that constantly “fills you up”, Makes you feel complete, Full, Exploding or either extremely delighted, Aperson who represses/suppresses you, Someone ghosting you on purpose just to humble you or to make you feel lesser

Behavior

Steady: Things are happening in the background, far from the “public eye” and without you even realizing. You and people around you are calm, clueless, peaceful and the surroundings seem safe. Good vibes are in the air but definitely keep your eyes open and intuition awake.

Shaky, Wiggly: Things are visibly happening before your eyes, making you confused, uneasy or giving you mood swings andanxiety. You are able to feel bad vibes around you. Take control of the situation and protect yourself.

Weak, Petite, Almost Extinguished: Someone is now annihilating you before the eyes of everybody, but still no one defends you. Seek help in others. Protect yourself and take action to win this ripe, suffered battle.

Directions

EAST | AIR: Communication, Mindset, Mental/Spoken/Written Things, Logical Reasoning, Ideas, Plans, Spring, Morning, Sunrise, Masculine

WEST | WATER: Emotions, Unconscious, Gut Feelings, Passivity, Illogical Reasoning, Intangibility, Blue, Flow, Moisture, Fall, Sunset, Feminine

SOUTH |FIRE: Action, Guidance, Strength, Activity, Blood, Warmth, Creativity, Masculine, Red, Impulse, Summer, Noon

NORTH | EARTH; Stability, Firmness, Art, Finance, Grounding, Material Things, Tangibility, Stillness, Death, Birth, Winter, Midnight, Green

(ALL YOUR PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE about the elements and how they can be interpreted, what meanings they have in our lives and their specific correspondences)

Smoke

Absence: You are the source of awareness. Your body and soul have sent you signals about matter.

Presence: Someone else enlightened you with their words and made you fully aware of matter. Something popped up as an obvious proof that you weren’t expecting to find. This has awakened your inquisitive mind and led it to this reading.

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You Have No Power Over Me

A spell to stand up for yourself and become a confident badass witch.

Requires:

medium sized bowl filled with water (snow water or tap water)

red candle

dried thyme

vanilla extract

cinnamon

an item you wear everyday (jewelry, body spray/perfume, lip chap, etc)

Steps:

Burn the candle so you have enough wax to pour.

In the bowl of water, set your item in. If it is something that can not be set in water, then place it in a jar inside the water.

Drip the wax into the water and add the thyme, vanilla and cinnamon in as well.

Using your finger, stir the water around the item/jar clockwise while saying “you have no power over me”. Focus your energy on to the item and stir as many times as needed.

Wear the item everyday and repeat the spell every couple of months or when you feel the need too.

Slay witches <3

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Planetary Days

These are some of the meanings, correspondences, deities, etc. associated with each day of the week. These can also be used for planetary hours. For example, if performing a working during the planetary hour for Jupiter, one could use the information listed under Thursday, the day that corresponds to Jupiter. This is not a complete list. Consider this as a list of possibilities to add more layers, structure, effectiveness, and symbolism to your rituals, and magick. Not as necessities, or anything like that. Enjoy. 🖖 SUNDAY Works of: Wealth. Planet: Sun. Numbers: 6, 66, 666. Color: Gold, Yellow, Orange. Rules: Leo. Metals: Gold, All Yellow and Lustrous Alloys. Stones/Minerals: Tiger’s Eye, Topaz, Goldstone, Zircon, Citrine, Chrysoberyl. Trees: Pine, Walnut, Date, Oak, Witch Hazel, Mimosa, Acacia. Herbs: Sunflower, Chamomile, Yellow Rose, Chrysanthemum, Marigold, Eyebright, Pineapple, Mistletoe, St. John’s Wort, Laurel. Incenses/Oils: Cinnamon, Frankincense, Saffron, Vanilla, Heliotropin, Cashew, Copal. Element: Fire. Direction: South. Tools: Symbols, Lamen, Lance, Sword. Deities: Apollo, Baal, Belenus, Grainne, Helios, Lugh, Mithras, Horus, Osiris, Ra, Sol, Shamash, Vishnu. Angels: Michael, Raphael. Shape: Hexagon, Hexagram. Design: Radial Forms, Swirling Spirals. Concepts: Advancement, Dominance, Healing, Egotism, Friendship, Prosperity, Abundance, Illumination, The Self, Joy, Leadership, Power, Wealth, Success, Will. Intentions: Developing Harmony, Giving/Receiving Healing, Acquiring Money, Obtaining Patronage, Gaining Promotion, Establishing Peace, Increasing Wealth, Improving Willpower. MONDAY Works of: Mystery. Planet: The Moon. Numbers: 9, 99, 999. Color: Silver, White, Gray, Lavender, Purple. Rules: Cancer. Metals: Silver, Platinum, Yttrium. Stones/Minerals: Beryl, Moonstone, Alexandrite, Rock Crystal, Alabaster, Fluorspar, Mirror Glass. Trees: Willow, Coconut, Bay, Hazel, Papaya, Carob, Laburnum. Herbs: White and Purple Lilies, Hyacinth, Iris, Narcissus, Gourds, Peas, Beans, Turnip, Yam. Incenses/Oils: Camphor, Orris Root, Galbanum, Artemisia, Wintergreen, Eucalyptus Oil, Jasmine Oil, Aromatic Seeds, Ylang-ylang. Element: Water. Direction: North-West. Tools: Bow and Arrow, Magick Mirror. Deities: Artemis, Bendis, Diana, Hecate, Isis, Khonsu, Luna, Selene, Shiva, Sin, Ta-Urt, Thoth, Tivs, Varuna. Angels: Gabriel. Shape: Nonagon, Enneagram. Design: Circular, Crescent, Elliptical, and Maze-like. Concepts: Astral Work, Birth, Psychic Ability, Cycles, Divination, Dreams, Glamor, Illusions, Balance, Shapeshifting, Subconscious and Unconscious, Spirituality, Tides, Transformation, Transmutation. Intentions: Astral Travel, Safety for Birth and Children, Developing Psychic Senses, Increasing Intuition, Increasing and Remembering Dreams, Developing Glamor(s), Accessing the Subconscious and Unconscious Minds, Creating/Dispelling Illusions. TUESDAY Works of: Power. Planet: Mars. Numbers: 5, 55, 555. Color: Red, Amber, Pale Yellow. Rules: Aries, Co-rules Scorpio. Metals: Iron, Brass, Rust, Steel, Nickel, Strontium, Magnetized Iron Fillings. Stones/Minerals: Ruby, Garnet, Red Agnate, Bloodstone, Amber, Rhodochrosite, Red Jasper, Lodestone, Flint (worked flint particularly). Trees: Ash, Mountain Ash, Holly, Pepper Tree, White Fig, Mountain Mahogany, Arbutus. Herbs: Thistles, Cacti, Dandelion, Snapdragon, Stinging Nettle, Arrowroot, High John Conqueror, Bloodroot, Wild Ginger, Bamboo. Incenses/Oils: Opoponax, Dragonsblood, Nicotiana, Peppermint, Mustard, Cumin, Asafoetida, Turmeric, Sweet Woodruff, Galangal. Element: Fire. Direction: South-West, North-East. Tools: Anvil, Burin, Hammer, Scourge, Spear, Whip, Magic Sword. Deities: Aries, Bellona, Horus, Mars, Nergal. Angels: Khamael, Zhamael. Shape: Pentagon, Pentagram. Design: Zig-zag, Pointed Forms. Concepts: Anger, Atavism, Conflict, Courage, Ego, Energy, Passion, Sex, Strength, Vengeance, Vigor. Intentions: Controlling Anger, Enhancing Courage, Causing Discord, Increasing Energy, Dispelling Fear, Increasing Sex-Drive, Increasing Strength, Increasing Vigor. WEDNESDAY Works of: Mind. Planet: Mercury. Numbers: 8, 88, 888. Colors: Orange, Light Blue, Violet, Light Yellow, Mother of Pearl. Rules: Gemini, Virgo. Metals: Mercury, Aluminum, Aircraft Composites, Quicksilver, Lanthanum. Stones/Minerals: Fire Opal, Carnelian, Cairngorm, Sard, Banded Agate, Coins, Small pebbles, Skipping Stones. Trees: Birch, Aspen, Almond, Mulberry, Lombardy Poplar, Magnolia, Pistachio. Herbs: Marjoram, Lavender, Ferns, Medicinal, Castor Palm, Mandrake, Stillengia, Parsley. Incenses/Oils: Mace, Star Anise, Mastic, Sandalwood, Orange, Lemongrass, Lavender Oil, Fennel Oil, Walnut. Element: Air. Direction: East. Deities: Hermes, Mercury, Thoth, Ganesha, Nebu, Woden. Angels: Mikael, Raphael. Shape: Octagon, Octagram. Design: Segmented Shapes, Mirror Images, Countercharged Patterns. Concepts: Business, Communication, Deception, Flexibility, Healing, Hyperactivity, Magick, Memory, Music, Poetry, Protection, Psychopomp, Science, Speed, Theft, Travel, Trickery, Divination, Education, Mystical Knowledge and Insight, Predictions, Resourcefulness, Self-Improvement. Intentions: Business Success, Improving Communication, Preventing Discord, Exam Success, Developing Flexibility, Divination, Developing Influence, Increasing Knowledge, Improving Memory, Improving or Learning Music, Establishing Peace, Recovering Property, Public Speaking, Improving Mentality, Mental over Emotional, Writing. THURSDAY Works of: Expansion. Planet: Jupiter. Numbers: 4, 44, 444. Colors: Blue, White, Lilac, Shell-Pink. Rules: Sagittarius, Co-rules Pisces. Metals: Tin, Zinc, Antimony. Stones/Minerals: Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Labradorite, Turquoise, Aquamarine. Trees: Oak, Cedar, Pine, Olive, Juniper, Hickory, Sassafras, Maple, Chestnut, Horse Chestnut, Lime, Sycamore. Herbs: Flax, Borage, Brook Lime, Liverwort, Green Ti Plant, Agrimony, Purple Betany, Sage. Incenses/Oils: Nutmeg, Clove, Pine Gum, Sarsaparilla, Hyssop. Element: Air/Water. Direction: South-East. Deities: Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, Jupiter, Minerva, Marduk, Indra, Amun-Ra, Thor. Angels: Tzadkiel, Sachiel. Shape: Square, Four-Pointed Star. Design: Regular Rhombic and Rectangular Forms, Parallelograms, Squares, Intersecting lines. Concepts: Ascendancy, Devotion, Enthusiasm, Ethics, Expansion, Honor, Fortune, Humor, Law, Politics, Expansion, Health, Growth, Increase, Healing, Spirituality, Fortune, Luck, Philosophy, Optimism, Opportunity, Generosity, Justice. Intentions: Developing Ambition, Career Success, Increasing Enthusiasm, Increasing Health, Improving Fortune, Improving Health, Improving Luck, Developing Ethics, Dealing with Law, Increasing Wealth, Gaining Promotion, Seeking or Promoting Truth, Spiritual Contact, Taking Responsibility. FRIDAY Works of: Beauty. Planet: Venus. Numbers: 7, 77, 777. Color: Green, Turquoise, Pink. Rules: Libra, Taurus. Metals: Copper, Bronze. Stones/Minerals: Emerald, Malachite, Peridot, Jade, Rose Quartz, Amazonite. Trees: Apple, Pear, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Cherry, Cinchona, Beech, Elder, Fig. Herbs: Rose, Hawthorn, Vervain, Myrtle, Columbine, Anemone, Strawberry, Periwinkle, Cyclamen, Foxglove, Tulip, Hibiscus. Incenses/Oils: Storax, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Valerian, Geranium, Licorice, Tonka Bean, Cardamom, Spearmint, Lemon. Element: Earth. Direction: Center. Tools: Belt, Girdle, Harp, Necklace. Deities: Aphrodite, Venus, Freya, Turan, Ishtar, Ushan, Lakshmi, Hathor, Bast. Angels: Haniel, Anael. Shape: Heptagon, Heptagram. Design: Branching Forms, Flowing and Harmonious Lines, Arabesque. Concepts: Attraction, Art, Beauty, Creativity, Culture, Emotions, Fertility, Grace, Inspiration, Love, Passion, Pleasure, Self-Confidence, Sensuality, Sexuality, Sociability. Intentions: Increasing Attraction, Developing Beauty, Increasing Creativity, Increasing Fertility, Developing Friendship, Obtaining or Promoting Love, Satisfying Lust, Increasing Passion, Pleasure, Self-Confidence, Improving Social-Skills. SATURDAY Works of: Form. Planet: Saturn. Numbers: 3, 33, 333. Color: Black, Brown, Rules: Capricorn, Co-rules Aquarius. Metals: Lead, Antimony, Tungsten, Zirconium, Cobalt, Titanium. Stones/Minerals: Diamond, Jet, Onyx, Basalt, Slate, Black Salt, Anthracite, Geodes, Obsidian, Pumice, Smoked Glass. Trees: Yew, Elm, Cypress, Pine, Ebony, Acacia, Pomegranate. Herbs: Violet, Trillium, Poppy, Nightshade, Horsetail, Amaranth, Mullein. Incenses/Oils: Myrrh, Spikenard, Guaiac Wood, Tamarind, Cassia, Patchouli. Element: Earth. Direction: North. Tools: Hourglass, Scythe, Scales, Sickle, Veil. Deities: Kronos, Saturn, Hera, Juno, Kali, Brahma, Ea, Uni. Angels: Tzaphkiel, Cassiel. Shape: Triangle, Three-Pointed Star. Design: Abstract based on Natural, Concentric Circles, Geometry suggesting Spatial Perspective. Concepts: Agriculture, Austerity, Binding, Conservation, Duty, Equilibrium, Formation, History, Legal Matters, Limitation, Patience, Practicality, Preservation, Prudence, Reservation, Restriction, Self-Discipline, Teaching, Time, Wisdom. Intentions: Banishing, Binding, Dispelling, Establishing Equilibrium, Performing Duty, Studying, Self-Discipline, Protecting Home, Developing Patience, Developing Practicality, Decrease, Teaching. Sources: “Planetary Magick: The Heart of Western Magick” by Melita Denning, Osbourne Phillips. “Practical Planetary Magick” by David Rankine, Sorita d’Este.

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Tarot Meanings: The Wands Suit

Ace of Wands

Upright: New beginnings, good news, physically starting something, creative spark, new initiative, finding new passion, enthusiasm, urgency, accepting a challenge, potential, talent, growth, action, travel, excitement, getting in the game, getting fired up, spontaneity, fun, being bold/daring, fertility, birth, conception, new lease of life Reversed: Delays, disappointing news, stopping something, creative blocks, lack of initiative/ passion/ assertiveness/ energy/ enthusiasm/ motivation/ growth/ action/ spark/ fun, slow, hesitant, missed opportunities, wasted talent/potential, infertility, pregnancy issues, cancelled travel, being too intense, stuck, bored, predictable

Two of Wands

Upright: Two paths, decisions, options, planning, grass is always greener on the other side, emigration suddenly leaving, deciding to stay or go, waiting, anticipation, restlessness, detachment, withdrawal, wanderlust, lack of contentment, business partnerships, co-operation, expansion overseas, overseas travel Reversed: Fear of change, indecisiveness, restricted options, lack of planning, fear of the unknown, staying put, cancelled emigration, deciding not go, being held back, choosing the safest option, self-doubt, disappointment, anti-climax, cancelled or delayed travel, choosing a mundane life, sudden arrival or return

Three of Wands

Upright: Travel, moving abroad, foreign land, foresight, forward planning, moving forward, self-confidence, self-belief, freedom, success, happy with choices/outcome, hard work paying off, experiencing life, spreading your wings, adventure, long distance/ travel romance, fortune favours the brave, overseas trade/expansion, growth Reversed: Returning travels, moving home, lack of foresight/ planning, holding on to the past, haunted by the past, lack of confidence, self-doubt, restriction, failure, disappointed with choices/outcome, frustration, clipped wings, lack of progress/ adventure/growth, failed long distance relationship, failed overseas trade/expansion

Four of Wands

Upright: Happy families, reunion, coming home, celebrations, surprises, parties, weddings, events, feeling welcome, community or family coming together, community spirit, teamwork, success, prosperity, stability, security, laying down roots, pride, self-esteem, being proud of achievements Reversed: Unhappy families, postponed/ cancelled reunion, leaving home, cancelled celebrations/surprises/parties/ weddings/ events, feeling unwelcome, not fitting in, community divided, lack of community spirit, instability, insecurity, uprooting, self-doubt

Five of Wands

Upright: Conflict, fighting, arguments, rows, disagreements, struggle, opposition, battles, aggression, temper, clashing personalities/egos, strikes, chaos, unruliness, being defensive/ territorial, assertive, pent up energy/aggression, lack of control/ cooperation, frustration, irritation, competition, adrenaline, sports, being rough, petty Reversed: Compromise, end of conflict/ row/ struggle, reaching agreements, peace, harmony, battle fatigue, fear of confrontation, shyness, intimidation, suppressed temper, finding solutions, cooperation, control, focus, order, lack of competition, war, looking for an argument, extreme aggression, short fuse

Six of Wands

Upright: Success, victory, winning, having the advantage, triumph, achievement, praise, acclaim, awards, recognition, applause, goodwill, fame, celebrity, fans, well-wishers, supporters, crowds, being in the spotlight, riding high, being a leader, stability, strength, confidence, self-esteem, pride, sharing your victories, campaign trail Reversed: Failure, lack of achievement/recognition/ support/ confidence/ endurance, losing, disadvantage, disgrace, being hunted, ill-will, mob/ pack mentality, treachery, disloyalty, disappointment, broken promises, being a follower, weakness, fame hungry, diva, arrogant, egotistical, pride before a fall, unsuccessful campaign

Seven of Wands

Upright: Standing up for beliefs, fighting your corner, protective, defensive, determined, challenging, opposing, stamina, holding your own, taking high road, maintaining control, territorial, assertive, forceful, relentless, strong will, under attack, blame, harassment, scapegoat, resisting, busy, hectic, demanding Reversed: Folding on your beliefs, giving in/up, admitting defeat, yielding, quitting, surrendering, weakness, being timid, lack of courage/ self-belief/ stamina, failing to defend/ protect, resolution, compromise, scandal/losing moral authority/ control/ power/respect, sharing territory, being overbearing, worn down, burnout, exhausted

Eight of Wands

Upright: Hastiness, speed, progress, movement, action, rushing, exciting times, travel, freedom, vacation, taking off, gaining momentum, ahead, thinking on your feet, sudden action, hard work paying off, results, solutions, energetic, positive, infatuation, obsession, being swept off your feet, jumping in Reversed: Slowness, lack of speed/ movement/ action/ results, slow progress, delayed/ cancelled/ returning from travel or vacation, restriction, bad timing, losing momentum, missed opportunities, late start, unfinished business, lack of energy, negativity, lack of romance, panicked, hysterical, impatient, impulsive, out of control

Nine of Wands

Upright: Ongoing battle, battle weary, fatigue, drained of energy, nearly there, close to success, courage, persistence, perseverance, backbone, learning from past failure, gather your strength, fight your corner, last stand, guarded, wounded, expecting trouble, holding out, not working out as planned, setbacks, strength of will Reversed: Refusing to compromise/ give in, stubborn, rigid, obstinate, last one standing, not learning from past, no fight left, chronic fatigue, stalemate, retreat, withdrawal, falling at the final hurdle, lack of courage/ persistence/ perseverance/ backbone, weakness, dropping your guard, unexpected trouble, giving up, chip on shoulder

Ten of Wands

Upright: Overburdened, overloaded, responsibilities, stress, problems, weight on shoulders, duty, drudgery, obligation, saddled, restricted, burn-out, uphill struggle, taken for granted, taking on too much, delays, struggle, resistance, lost your way, lost focus, major challenges, lack of fun/ spontaneity, keep going, end in sight Reversed: Insurmountable problems, flogging a dead horse, duty-bound, resigned to fate, too much responsibility/ stress, cross too heavy to bear, collapse, breakdown, no stamina, not up to the challenge, working hard but getting nowhere, learning to say no, off-loading, dumping, shirking duties/responsibilities, letting go

Page of Wands

Upright: Good news, swift news, letters, phone calls, word of mouth, fresh, cheerful, childlike, fun playful, active, optimistic, full of energy, bright ideas, new exciting plans, creativity, lovable rogue, charismatic, free-thinking, confident, intelligent, extroverted, fearless, rushing into things, finding your passion Reversed: Hasty, gullible, impatient, lack of energy/ ideas/ creativity/ ambition/ goals/plans, lazy, lethargic pessimistic, spoiled, loud mouth, tantrums, problem/inner child, delinquent, lack of confidence, self-conscious, close-minded, predictable, fearful, boring, procrastinating, failure to act, feeling uninspired, not finding your passion

Knight of Wands

Upright: Being hasty, adventurous, energetic, charming, warm, exciting, fearless, confident, self assured, hero, rebellious, brave, revolutionary, open minded, free spirit, sexy, warm, shameless flirt, hot tempered, travel, moving country, swept off your feet, finishing what you start, success, taking risks Reversed: Arrogant, reckless, hyperactive, daredevil, overly confident, loud, show-off, lack self-discipline/ control, passive, fearful, lack of enthusiasm/ ambition/ purpose, chip on shoulder, violent, abusive, jealous, volatile, extremely aggressive/ hasty, overly competitive, domineering , not finishing what you start, cancelled travel

Queen of Wands

Upright: Energetic, vivacious, strong, courageous, passionate, funny, independent, confident, optimistic, outgoing, assertive, sexy, chaotic, hot tempered, forgetful, efficient, accomplishing many tasks, efficiency, motherhood, fertility, helping others, organizing your life, taking charge Reversed: Pushy, demanding, overbearing, self righteous, busybody, bully, unfriendly, jealous, catty, manipulative, spiteful, vengeful, malicious, liar, deceitful, unfaithful, trouble maker, low confidence/ self esteem/self belief, temperamental, overwhelmed, exhausted, burnt out, fertility issues, bitchy

King of Wands

Upright: Energetic, experience, optimistic, confident, strong, friendly, funny, charming, way with words, fearless, freethinking, motivated, action orientated, proud, passionate, honest, loyal, lenient, dependable, protective, natural born leader, self centered, controlling, hot tempered, taking control, daring to be different

Reversed: Rude, boorish, forceful, bully, dictator, tyrant, impulsive, abusive, nasty, vicious, bitter, weak, unreliable, lack of energy/ experience/ enthusiasm, breaking promises, womanizer, volatile temper, taking a back seat, setting a bad example, afraid to be different, not being proactive, undependable, ineffective, powerless

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