Western Tarot symbolism
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Divinatory systems arrange signs into patterns of meaning. Explore the cards, symbols and correspondences described in particular works, and examine how their writers explain interpretation.
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Western Tarot symbolism
An alert figure and disturbed clouds place vigilance at the centre of this Page's description.
Western Tarot symbolism
A standing messenger turns the suit's wand into an emblem of proclamation.
Baughan’s historical astrology
Baughan associates Pisces with the feet and toes and the colour pure white.
Baughan’s historical astrology
The relationships through which planetary powers are considered strong or weak.
Western Tarot symbolism
This queen's description joins visionary contemplation with purposeful action.
Western Tarot symbolism
The Queen's contemplation of her symbol is described as an expression of intelligence and generosity.
Western Tarot symbolism
An upright sword and extended hand accompany the Queen's described familiarity with sorrow.
Western Tarot symbolism
Leaf-bearing wands connect this queen's symbolism with life and animation.
Baughan’s historical astrology
Baughan associates Sagittarius with the thighs and hips and the colour yellow and green.
Baughan’s historical astrology
Baughan describes saturn as cold and assigns its house or houses to Aquarius and Capricorn.
Baughan’s historical astrology
Baughan associates Scorpio with the lower parts of the body and the colour brown.
Western Tarot symbolism
Visionary cups place imagination and impermanent attainment at the centre of the card account.
Western Tarot symbolism
A figure contemplating pentacles is paired with the source's frank admission of contradictory meanings.
Western Tarot symbolism
Five carried swords and two left behind accompany the source's admission of uncertain meaning.
Western Tarot symbolism
A figure above six raised staves holds the seventh from a higher position.
Baughan’s historical astrology
An angular relationship in the book’s fivefold scheme of aspects.
Western Tarot symbolism
Children and flower-filled cups support competing readings of memory and unfamiliar surroundings.
Western Tarot symbolism
Weighed and distributed money supports a gift image alongside a cautionary supplementary reading.
Western Tarot symbolism
A ferryman's manageable passage supplies a relatively calm image within the Swords suit.
Western Tarot symbolism
Laurel crowns a mounted bearer whose companions also carry staves.
Baughan’s historical astrology
An angular relationship in the book’s fivefold scheme of aspects.
Western Tarot symbolism
A woman’s gentle mastery of the lion rather than a contest of force.
Western Tarot symbolism
Vessels of nourishment, relationship, and emotional exchange.
Western Tarot symbolism
The coin-like Tarot suit, distinct from ceremonial pentacle talismans.