Minor Arcana Tarot Meanings

Reversals in italic.

Wands

Ace - Creation, desire Lack of energy, lack of passion, boredom 2 - Planning, making decisions Fear of change, playing safe 3 - Looking ahead, rapid growth Obstacles, delays 4- Community, celebration Lack of support 5 - Conflict, rivalry Avoiding conflict, accepting differences 6 - Victory, success Excess pride, punishment 7 - Perseverance Giving up, overwhelmed 8 - Movement, quick decisions Panic, waiting 9 - Resilience, grit Exhaustion, fatigue 10 - Accomplishment, responsibility, burden Stress, burn out Page - Exploration, freedom Lack of direction, conflict Knight - Action, adventure, fearlessness Anger, impulsivity, recklessness Queen - Courage, joy, passion Selfishness, jealousy King - Leader, big picture Impulsive, overbearing

Cups

Ace - Spirituality, intuition Emotional loss, emptiness 2 - Unity, partnership Imbalance, tension 3 - Friendship, community Gossip, overindulgence, isolation 4- Apathy, disconnectedness Acceptance, awareness 5 - Loss, grief, disappointment Acceptance, finding peace 6 - Memories, familiarity, restoration Moving on, independence 7 - Choices, daydreaming Disarray, confusion 8 - Disillusionment, leaving behind Avoidance, fear of change or loss 9 - Satisfaction, luxury Smugness, dissatisfaction 10 - Fulfillment, inner happiness Shattered dreams Page - Dreamer, sensitivity Insecurity, disappointment Knight - Romantic, idealistic Moodiness, fickleness, fantasy Queen - Calm, comfort, compassion Insecurity, dependence King - Emotional control Coldness, emotional manipulation

Swords

Ace - Clarity, sharp mind Confusion, chaos 2 - Difficult choices, indecision, stalemate Lesser of two evils 3 - Heartbreak, grief, suffering Recovery, forgiveness 4- Rest, restoration, contemplation Restlessness, burn out, stress 5 - Ambition, sneakiness Lingering resentment 6 - Transition, moving on Emotional baggage, unresolved issues 7 - Deception, trickery Coming clean, deception 8 - Imprisionment, entrapment, self-victimization Self-acceptance, freedom 9 - Anxiety, hopelessness, trauma Home, despair, reaching out 10 - Failure, collapse, defeat Can't get worse, inevitable end Page - Curiosity, restlessness Deception, manipulation Knight - Action, impulsiveness No direction, unpredictable Queen - Complexity, clenrmindedness Cold heartedness, cruel, bitterness King - Truth, discipline Manipulation, cruel, weakness

Pentacles

Ace - Opportunity, prosperity Lost opportunity, missed chance 2 - Balancing decisions, adaption Loss of balance, disorganized, overwhelmed 3 - Teamwork, collaboration Disorganized, group conflict 4- Conservation, frugality, security Greediness, possessiveness 5 - Need, poverty, insecurity Recovery, charity, improvement 6 - Charity, generosity, sharing Stinginess, power, domination, strings attached 7 - Hardwork, perseverance, diligence Distractions, no reward 8 - Passion, high standards No passion, uninterested, no motivation 9 - Reckless spending, rewards Living beyond means, obsession with work 10 - Legacy, inheritance, culmination Fleeting success, lack of resources Page - Ambition, desire, diligence Greed, laziness Knight - Efficiency, hard work, responsibility Obsessiveness, work without rewards Queen - Practicality, security Self centeredness, jealousy, smothering King - Abundance, prosperity, generosity Greed, indulgence, excess

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Potion Ingredient Code Names?

Okay so obviously witches didn't use ingredients like bat wings or bloody fingers... right?

Right. Mostly.

Witches used code names for their potion ingredients so that other people couldn't make their potions themselves. They were running a business here. Plus these code names were much cooler then just saying holly leaves and foxglove.

However, it is possible that there were some unconventional ingredients being used. These ingredients, although not commonly known or accepted, may have possessed unique properties that contributed to the effectiveness of the potions.

For modern times, it is best to use these ingredients as code names rather than incorporating them literally.

By using code names, witches can protect their trade secrets and maintain the allure of magic. These code names can be as creative and enchanting as their potions themselves, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the mystical world of witchcraft.

The next time you come across a potion recipe with ingredients like "dragon's breath" or "moonlight essence," remember that these are not to be taken literally. Instead, they are the magical aliases for the actual substances that hold the power to create wonders.

Major Arcana Tarot Meanings

Reversals in italic.

Major Arcana

0 The Fool - New Beginnings, innocence Being naive, recklessness 1 The Magician - Creation, mastery Trickery, deception, craftiness 2 The High Priestess - Intuition, unconscious Secrets, loss of self 3 The Empress - Fertility, nurturing Smothering, selfishness, excess 4 The Emperor - Authority, structure Chaos, anger, domination 5 The Hierophant - Tradition, religion Conviction, servitude, blind faith 6 The Lovers - Love, unions, choices Indecision, conflict 7 The Chariot - Success, discipline Loss of direction, lack of discipline 8 Strength - Courage, compassion Doubt, pride, weakness, cowardice 9 The Hermit - Contemplation, solitude Isolation, rejection, loneliness 10 The Wheel of Fortune - Fate, destiny, cycles Bad luck, lack of control 11 Justice - Truth, fairness, clarity Dishonesty, unfairness 12 The Hanged Man - Sacrifice, release Stalling, fear of sacrifice 13 Death - Change, new beginnings Fear of change, holding on 14 Temperance - Middle path, patience Extremes, excess, lack of balance 15 The Devil - Playfulness, pleasure, materialism Freedom, release 16 The Tower - Disaster, upheaval Disaster avoided, delaying disaster 17 The Stars - Hope, healing Discouragement, insecurity, faithlessness 18 The Moon - Unconscious, illusions, intuition Misinterpretation, confusion, fear 19 The Sun - Joy, success Negativity, sadness 20 Judgement - Reflection, awakening Doubt, self loathing 21 The World - Fulfillment, harmony Incompletion, emptiness

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The Basics of Tarot

Tarot cards contain 78 cards split into two categories. The first category being the Major Arcana. The Major Arcana follows The Fool's Journey. The second category being the Minor Arcana, which is what i really want to talk about.

The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits, similar to playing cards. However, instead of diamonds, hearts, spades, and clubs, tarot cards are categorized into cups, pentacles, wands, and swords. Each suit includes an ace, numbers 2 to 10, a page, a knight, a queen, and a king.

Each suit represents one of the four elements.

Cups

Cups are representative of water making them representative of your emotional self. Your emotions, desires, dreams, romance, and creativity.

When you see cups in a reading, it's an indication that you should pay attention to the emotional aspects of your life. This could mean exploring your feelings, understanding your desires, and tapping into your creative energy. Cups also remind you to nurture and express your emotions in a healthy way.

Pentacles

Pentacles are tied to the element of earth. They represent your physical self. They encompass various aspects of your material life, including financial matters such as careers, jobs, and actual currency. Additionally, pentacles also encompass the realm of ideas and represent the power of manifestation.

In addition to using pentacle cards for readings, another application is utilizing them as a tool for enhancing manifestation. By focusing your intentions and energies through these cards, you can amplify your ability to bring your desires and goals into reality.

Swords

Swords represent air. They represent your mental self, thoughts and ideas. They also represent intellect and wit. They bring a sense of clarity and sharpness to your thoughts, cutting through illusions and revealing the truth. This sharpness can also lead to conflicts and disagreements, as swords can symbolize the clash of ideas and differing perspectives. To me, they feel cold just like a breeze is cold.

In readings, swords can indicate mental challenges, intellectual pursuits, and the need for rational decision-making.

Wands

Last but not least, Wands represent fire. Tied to spirituality, they can represent your highest being and all of your flaws and virtues. They are cards of intuition, inspiration, transformation, passion, and spiritual growth

It is important to note that just like fire, Wands can be both constructive and destructive. While they inspire and motivate, they can also bring challenges and conflicts.