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Symbology in Tarot
Jolene RopiakThe High-Heeled Wisewomanhighheeledwisewoman@gmail.comwww.highheeledwisewoman.com
Divination using cards – 1540 Most common imagery today – Rider-
Waite Deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith to the instructions of Arthur Edward Waite, published by the Rider Co. in 1910
Hebrew and Christian imagery prominent
History of the Tarot
Major Arcana – Greater Secrets Cards 0-22 “Life Path” Guidance
Minor Arcana – Lesser Secrets Suits – Swords, Cups, Wands, Coins Aces (1) though Ten Court Cards Specific guidance, timing, physical
features
Breakdown of the Deck
Numerology – Meanings of Aces through Ten Cards
Cards 1-5, structural evolution of an issue Cards 6-10, spiritual evolution of an issue
22 Major arcana cards are cyclical, Fool is the beginning of a cycle, World is completion
Symbolism in Tarot Decks
Imagery – Every aspect of the image in the Rider-Waite deck has meaning
Colors Placement of body parts Animals Plants Items Elements
Symbolism in Tarot Decks
Symbols are meant to impress upon your subconscious mind and assist with interpretation of the card
When doing a reading, what images jump out at you? That is your mind interpreting what you need to know about the card in this situation!
Remember phrases – “Justice is blind”, “The World is your Oyster”
Everything Has Meaning!
Class Project - Magician
Class Project - Magician
RosesMagic Wand
Red Robe
Minor Arcana
Lilies
Number
Leminscate
White Robe
Blue SnakePointed Finger
Elements
Class Project - Temperance
Class Project - Temperance
Number
Red Wing Triangle
Lower Cup
Crown
Field and Path
Water
Rocks
Third Eye - Golden
Yellow Flower
Placement of Feet
Reeds
Upper Cup
Blue Robe
Useful in spells to visualize an outcome Useful in day-to-day life to manifest Useful in art to “suggest” meaning, or to
manifest And of course, keep an eye out for
omens!
Using Tarot Imagery
Image Interpretation
www.tarotteachings.com/symbol-meanings-of-tarot-introduction.html
www.biddytarot.com/tarot-and-numerology www.wikipedia.com
References