Introduction
Translations of this text should be considered rough at best. I claim no special gift of translation, nor have I any great knowledge of other languages, including Japanese. Before I set out to try and translate the book that accompanies the J.K Waite, I did an extensive search online to see if it had already been translated before. I knew before I started translating that it would be a very time demanding and difficult task, and I would have rather guided others to an existing translation but the search results came back with nothing.
What I can say is that I have done my best to translate this through the help of using various programs.
First of all, I scanned each page, turning it into an image and then uploaded the scanned "image" into a program called “OCR image to text converter”. Sometimes pages were scanned multiple times to get a more balanced understanding of what was being said, when the initial scan proved indecipherable. After the OCR image to text converter had done its job, the Japanese Kanji was copied and pasted into Google Translate. After this, we viewed the results. Of course, dealing with scanned images, in theory, sounds straight forward, but there are occasions when certain words are not picked up properly, or do not translate easily from Japanese to English. In these instances, we had to make editorial decisions. This is where we had to rely on what we already knew in this particular field.
It is here that I must confess that there is much more to the book than what I have translated here. There is a little on the history of Tarot and the various tarot decks referred to in this translation. I would estimate a good 30% - %40 percent of the actual book also consists of astrological themes related to the cards. Since I know virtually nothing of astrology, It would have made even less sense to translate something I cannot verify is a logical translation. Instead we focused specifically on the cards themselves. I am only an artist and so will leave a full translation of the book for those better equipped for such tasks.
Sometimes this translation may read a little strange here and there, but I have generally refrained from making it read "better", instead wanting to let the author, through this rough translation, do the talking. The original book that accompanied the deck reads from right to left, and so rather than arriving at the Fool first, we begin with the King of Wands.
Of particular interest is Mokusei-ou's view of the narrative going on in some of the cards. An example of this is the 10 of Wands through to the 4 of Wands. While in the West, we might find a narrative going from left to right, for example we've often talked about the sequence of events going from the 4 of Pentacles through to the 6 of Pentacles, Mokusei-ou sees some storytelling going on from right to left.
I tend to believe our translation, while by no means perfect, will still be of interest to those curious about this wonderful Japanese version of the Waite-Smith Tarot.
I only ask that you do not copy this verbatim and put it elsewhere online because 1, it is not my own writing, and 2, I don't know how accurate the translation is. Rather I see this as a sort of "extra" if you own the deck and want something to read regarding the cards.
James Battersby
August 7th 2024
Author Alexandria Mokusei-ou AKA King Jupiter
Artist Seigan Nakajima
King of Wands
The wand that emerges through this suit is distinctive in that it has leaves attached to it, as if it were sprouting roots. This kind of wand is a ``magic wand'' held in the hands of a magician. The leaf symbolizes the eternal life force or vitality given by magical power.
Now, the person depicted here is a king. In the ``IJJ'' and ``Etteilla'' versions, he is an old king, but here he is a young king, consistent with ``vitality''. He is gentle, neither tyrannical nor combative. He appears spiritually enlightened, indicating a state of trance.
"Douglas' version" has the interpretation that he possesses a throne and rich nature, is passionate, has an indomitable spirit, and is courageous, but this should be taken when the picture is depicted in a manly manner.
Upright card: A man who lives in the countryside and leads a peaceful life (``Etteilla version'')
He doesn't stand up, but he's a hidden gentleman. A person who has achieved enlightenment. Rather than material things or the glamour of the city, he wants to pursue spiritual fulfillment.The feeling is clearly expressed.
A person who loves nature. Honest, conscientiousness, knowledge, meditation. An unexpected legacy.
Reverse card : A good person, but very strict. Too cautious. Lack of consideration and emotion for people other than themselves. A dictatorial, ascetic, ruthless, intolerant style. Independent. Having deep prejudice. Narrow-minded moral views.
Queen of Wands
This card joins the king in front of it, and its nature is consistent with that of the king. She holds a staff in her right hand and a sunflower symbolizing a short streak in her left hand. The lions that were used to represent the king appear on the chairs on either side of the statue. In the Marseille version, the king, queen, knight, and page each hold a different staff or stick, suggesting their different social status. In the "Waite version", the shape of the staff remains unchanged throughout this suit. I like the "Etteilla version" picture because it seems to have the best feeling.
Upright card: Loveliness, A hidden lady. Rich both materially and spiritually. Has a big heart. Honor. Practical.
She is frugal; If you like flashy things, you don't tend to waste money, so that's what I mean.
Business success.
Reverse card : No faith, not believing in religion or the results of fortune-telling. Conflict, obstruction, opposition, jealousy, lies, unfaithfulness (in this case it should be read carefully in relation to the other cards, and should be read lightly.
Imitation and arrogance, superior to women. Sharp words, poisonous tongue. Cruel, smug. She makes mistakes by imagining things too much.
Knight of Wands
As is generally the case with tarot, it is a ``Waite version'' (here it is the ``Waite JK version'' with modifications). What makes it particularly interesting is that it has a mysterious pattern. This knight also wears chain mail. This is a feature that is not found in Marseille's version or Etteilla's version.
Well, he doesn't have a weapon (of course a knight should carry one), and it doesn't look like war. I thought he might have been returning from a field trip, but his clothes aren't in disarray, so I don't think he was. According to Waite's explanation, the horse's movements are the key to the knight's personality, indicating restlessness or something similar.
Upright card: Related to travel, such as departure, travel, passport, flight, etc.
Change or relocation of residence.
Separation, and leaving a husband and wife with their hearts and worries. Even in the sense of living separately, it is simply a separate living.
This is a measure taken after much thought and hesitation.
*The "Hoi Polloi version" (USA), which is a modified version of the "Waite version", adds promotion and business in addition to departure.
In the case of navigation, it technically means sailing due east or due west.
*Advance and rush toward the unknown.
*Agile and active. There is no rationality, but it is an intuitive movement.
*Friendly man. young people. A temperament that attracts people's hearts.
Reverse card
*Love conflict : Arguments and fights with women. Discord, division, rupture, and deliberate destruction.
*Divorce. Separation. The breakdown of relationships.
*Arguments planned in advance. Disturbances, sudden changes.
*In Etteilla's version, ``Separation / Division '' is placed in the reverse position, and this meaning is largely adopted.
Page of Wands
A young man is standing in almost the same place as the background depicted in the previous knight. In this card, the young man is holding a wand with both hands, which seems to have some meaning, but this is a "declaration".
It is a figure that is making a ``statement'' or ``promulgation.'' He is the king's faithful servant, and he must have been given a decree by the king.
It seems that they are going around to inform the residents of the territory of the king's edicts, but this one has the words ``postman'' and ``messenger'' often attached to it.
Kaplan also interprets him as ``a messenger who brings unusual news,'' and Waite describes him in the same way. A letter or phone call can always bring unexpected news, but this card is probably the one that will give him the most real fortune telling.
Upright card : Messenger, post office, mail. In modern times, it may also mean things like telephone notifications.
*Loyalty, honesty, and trust.
*A person to whom you can entrust important matters and matters. For example, he was like Kissinger to Nixon. Close friend.
*When the Page of Cups appears next to each other, it means "Dangerous rival."
*A young man who doesn't stand out on the surface, but is satisfied with his hidden existence. At work, he is often referred to as an assistant.
Reverse card: Bad news. Having a secret. Worries, hardships. Scandal spreads. Slanderous gossip. Weak. Represents indecision and the instability that accompanies it. mislead people.
10 of Wands
A man was walking with a cane on his shoulder, more than he could carry. There were ten of them, and as the destination, the lord's mansion, came into view, the cane began to slip from the man's shoulder. He is on the brink of collapse due to his weight and the unwieldy burden of ten walking sticks. He can't give up.
Therefore, Waite interprets this card as ``If you look at it simply, it means oppression" which means he must endure hardships until he achieves his goal. What on earth is this large amount of wands? It should be seen as a weapon. The side that obtains this wins,
It is a card that can be expected to bring good luck and success, but it also means betrayal to those who stand on the other side.
Upright card: Overwork, hardship, oppression (especially oppression of success, acquisition, and good fortune)
It's too much of a burden. Anxiety. Distress.
When the 9 of swords appears consecutively it indicates success is uncertain. In other words, the cane cannot be carried to the destination. *If you are involved in a lawsuit, the answer would be, ``It will cost a certain amount.''
According to Alfred Douglas, it can also be interpreted as victory through force or stubbornness.
Reverse card: Unreliable. Untrusted. Denial, counter transportation, conspiracy, betrayal, traitor. Fornication. Cheating between men and women who have families. Lie. Deceitful, cunning, repression, oppression, and suffering.
9 of Wands
It seems that this suit is actually a series of pictures. It is a kind of a drama. There is clearly consistency starting from 10 on the previous page and ending with 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and 4. So, looking at it, the card was 10, and the large number of wands the man was carrying were ``weapons,'' and perhaps he had finished carrying them, or maybe he was halfway through carrying them, but he lined them up like a shield. The man set up camp there in preparation for an enemy attack. He holds one of his wands and stares at the approaching enemy with trepidation in his eyes.
Upright card: Kaplan introduces an interpretation that predicts the trials, difficulties, and changes that await.
Nakasako: ``This man can't even see the appearance of a certain enemy.'' I can't predict what kind of opponent he will be. I think this can be seen by the fact that the enemy is not depicted even when looking at this suit. Therefore, it also means "hidden enemy".
This card represents "strength" in the event of a "conflict" such as a one-sided love relationship or a rival appearing in business, and as a result, it also suggests that you will become extremely brave when attacked.
In addition to these meanings, it also means delayed, undecided, suspended, postponed.
Gain success and victory by attacking with words and actions.
*Hidden great power.
Reverse card : Obstacles, enemies, disasters.
Lack of adaptability, stubbornness, and unwillingness to compromise. Adversity, challenges, and challenges await. Delays can be avoided. Unpleasant, unfortunate. distrust.
8 of Wands
Eight wands are flying through the wilderness. If you compare it with 9 on the previous page, the wands, which were stationary and stuck on the ground, are here depicted flying through the air. Change from motionless to motion.
Also, number 9 is a picture of him waiting for an approaching enemy, but number 8 tells us that the enemy has finally come to attack. These eight wands are definitely arrows.
Upright card: Super speed, haste, quick action, rapid changes. To move. Fluctuations in market conditions and cargo movements. Relocation, transfer.
What had been delayed begins to move. Lively.
Important trips - especially overseas trips, and domestic trips to unknown regions.
The action of trying to do something. That something is read on the adjacent card and then on the next card. His actions are fast.
The speed slows down towards the end where great hope and good fortune are promised.
An arrow of love, shot by Kyuubito (or possibly Kitsune - editors note).
Reverse Card: Arrow of jealousy. Suddenly something happens that makes you jealous.
Objections arise internally (to the issue). Argument. Pain of conscience. Hasty decisions that lead to problems.
Worries, thoughtless actions. Discord. Waste of energy. A wasteful trip. Talking too much.
Problems arise within the families of married people.
The relationship within the group is disrupted. Trouble between colleagues at work.
7 of wands
A young man is brandishing a cane on a cliff. Six sticks stick out from the bottom. In 8, it was a prelude to the war where the enemy fired arrows, but here the battle has finally progressed. There are many enemies at the bottom of the cliff, but this card does not explain who they are at all. The enemy may have been hiding within himself.
It should be seen as a battle between ``good'' and ``evil.''. It is also a card that tests his courage as he has to fight against many enemies.
Upright card : Although there are many enemies, being courageous.
Intellectually, there is "debate", ``quarrel'' and ``competition.''
In business, it is interpreted as profit or success. We should have "business talks" and "trade war".
It is in a very privileged location. Therefore, “advantageous position”, “Competition,” “big profits,” and “success.” Yes in all these aspects
Reverse card: Confusion, bewilderment, worry. Doubting (one's own success or advantage) Feeling confused or worried about finances.
Hesitation. Indecisiveness (misses chances of winning) This interpretation should be taken for questions about finances and money.
6 of Wands
The picture on this card depicts the result of a battle fought with 7s of the same suit. He was able to win his battle against the invisible enemy. His hat appears in different forms on each card up to now in the wands suit, but the one worn by the knight here is probably a laurel wreath, representing victory. The wand in his hand also holds aloft a crown announcing victory. He is followed by his men with wands in hand. He is heading towards their territory, which is also visible in the background of the Four of Wands.
This card means "victory". It is considered a victory in love, or a victory in a competition such as sports, etc. However, the meaning of business victory comes first with this card.
Upright card : *success in his work.
*Conquest (such as taking over a business company).
*Big news arrives. This also has the strongest meaning from a business perspective, and in modern times, big news is delivered by telephone, express delivery, telegram, or sudden errand. Despite the quality of this news, please take it as good news.
*(Business) promotion, advancement, expectations.
*Wish come true. The feeling of satisfaction that comes from completing a task.
Reverse card *
Fear and betrayal in business. Indefinite delay in business.
*News and announcements that arrive late.
*Hidden activities of (business) enemies;
Concern about the formidable enemy that lies within. Learn about a secret action.
5 of Wands
I want you to look back at the 6 of Wands on the previous page. You can see him as a knight on horseback, followed by five servants (soldiers?). He has been hiding in plain sight, but he made his appearance in 5. The picture shows the five servants brandishing wands, but what on earth are they doing? Waite wrote on this card, ``Young people are waving their wands around, as if they were in a hurry or in a fight. It's an imitation of war.''
However, from my perspective, this does not mean that. Although the battle was won, once the master, the knight, left, the soldiers began to fight over merits and spoils. I think if you read the following meanings with this in mind, you will understand better.
Upright card : A constant struggle for wealth and money (They are competing for prize money and spoils.)
*Acquisition of wealth, gold (and also of jewels). Big profit. A great opportunity (for making money, etc.).
*A labor union (From where a large number of servants are depicted). Worker.
*Competitors will appear in sales, entrance exams, etc. Fight. Try hard to get the job done.
Reverse card
Dispute → Law → Lawyer → Litigation → Trial.
*Deceit, ploy.
The meaning of any of these. In any case, the Japanese gang is strong when it comes to court cases.
According to Douglas, "lawsuits can be avoided," "fraud can be avoided," and "swindlers can be defeated."
This means that in the presence of a ``Good card or ``Strong countervailing card'' which is adjacent, the outcome will be good.
4 of Wands
On the front of the card, four wands stand as if sticking out of the ground, and are tied with garlands of flowers. It is truly a triumphal arch. The lord's mansion can be seen in the background, and two women are depicted walking across the bridge, holding flowers high in their hands. This composition welcomes knights and soldiers who return after winning a battle, and is continuous from around 10 of this suit.
This is the final part of the story.
Upright card : A peaceful place where beauty, peace, and prosperity can be seen by everyone.
*Repose. Harmony. *Prosperity, peace.
*Romance,
Peaceful match. Companionship, Satisfaction. Even in the ``Etteilla version,'' there is also the meaning of ``relationship '' in the correct position.
Reverse card
"Romance that does not exist" "Losing one's composure"
However, the "Waite" says ``The reverse case also means the correct position.''
The ``Douglas edition'' also supports this view.
3 of wands
A man stands on a cliff, staring ahead. Judging by the feel of his head and his clothes, he is a merchant and is watching the ships passing below him. The long-awaited merchant ship has finally arrived.
It must have arrived. Or maybe the merchant ship chartered by this merchant is leaving port smoothly.
Upright card
Business and success in business, commerce, trade.
*A person with an enterprising spirit. Trade man. Practical knowledge.
* Good business cooperation can be obtained. Large companies and trading companies are looking at it.
Banks and others are trying to help your company.
Reverse card . The meaning doesn't get worse even if it's reversed, but it's still bad. Trouble marks the end. Hardship. Delays.
2 of Wands
The person who appears here is Alexander the Great. The Macedonian king led an allied army from all of Greece and defeated a large Persian army. After conquering the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, he moved on to Central Asia and entered India, but his ambitions for conquest came to an end just before India, as his soldiers refused to advance eastward. Even so, the king's feat of establishing a vast empire was an epoch-making event that opened up the Hellenic world that connected the Greek world and the Orient, but he fell ill before he could reach his goal. In the end, he died of illness in Babylon, and the great empire was divided, but the ball in the hand depicted on the card was placed in the hands of the great king.
He looked at the territory with a regretful expression, his thoughts wandering far away.
Upright card : Waite gives this card two meanings at the same time. Even if I warn him, he still wants it. Obtain money, gain wealth, and gain wealth from the accomplishments of Alexander the Great. Good luck, magnificent temple.
Illness, pain, penance, regret, sadness, and poverty. Even in the ``Etteilla version,'' he gives his titles such as ``Sadness'' and ``Unhappiness." Either meaning can be taken, but a combination of both is also valid, such as ``gaining wealth, but at the same time suffering psychologically'' or ``a rich sick man.''
Reverse card . *A surprising event. Something unusual happens. Surprise. Unfortunate. Trouble, fear, hardship. Sudden event. Suddenly marry someone other than your lover.
Ace Wands
A hand protrudes from the cloud, clutching a wand. As you can tell from the glowing aura in his hands, he is not a human but a shadow. W.E. Hattler defines a divine spirit as ``a spirit that exists between heaven and earth and exerts a variety of good and evil effects on humans,'' and this card is exactly as it says. Due to the action of the divine spirit, the two extremes emerge: ``good'' and ``the beginning '' in the upright position, and ``evil'' and ``the end'' in the reverse position. I want you to remember that it is this ace that has such extreme meaning in terms of positive and negative. The suits of the Minor Arcana are usually arranged from King to Ace.
The mysterious pattern of a rootless wand with lively leaves attached to it can only be understood once we know that the Ace's correct position means ``creation,'' ``birth,'' and ``the beginning of things.''. Human beings created by divine spirits act both for good and for evil in various situations, as shown in the ten pieces from Knight to 3. In the end, he will end up in a situation where he spends peaceful, spiritually fulfilled days in the countryside like the King and Queen, or like the King in 2 (Alexander, above), he will be doomed to die in austerity even though he has acquired the world. The tarot is telling you that it is in your heart that you are going to fall.
Upright card : Birth, creation, beginning, Source, fertility, initiation. Get a degree. Inventions, innovations, and businesses. Inheritance of money and property.
Reverse card : Depression, destruction, abolition, Hell, violence, tyranny, brutality, persecution. The joy that has become cloudy. Death.
King of Cups
Many introductory books simply dismiss the cup that appears through this suit as a grail, but it is actually the holy grail. It refers to the cup that Christ used at the Last Supper, or the cup in which Joseph of Arimathea received the blood of his striker. Since the Holy Grail was lost after Christ's death, many stories arose in medieval Europe about the search for it. Chretien de Troyes' ``The Holy Grail'' and Wagner's last opera are famous. The Holy Grail is an essential part of Christianity and is used in the Holy Mass and Communion. So, should we take this religious meaning directly? Or should we take it in our minds as a background?
However, an occult interpretation is also necessary. W.E. Butler defines the Holy Grail as ``referring to the self that is lost in everyday life.'' This suit is the answer to that quest. The King here is sitting on a throne at sea. He holds the Holy Grail in his right hand and the King's scepter in his left hand, and the dolphin and ship appear nearby.
Upright Card : A man with a beautiful complexion. A pure man. A fair person. He has a strong sense of responsibility and has a strong sense of duty. He is kind, generous and trustworthy.
Business leader. Law extract. A patron of the heart, the arts, and scientists, or a professor who teaches them. Intellectuals with more creativity than in the general sense. A born gambler.
A man with an ideal that he strives to reach.
Reverse Card : Contains quite strong evil meanings such as dishonesty, fraud, plunder, and vice.
Dual personality, scandal, lack of morals, betrayal of trust. Greed. Force. Significant loss.
Queen of Cups
This card is the counterpart to the king on the previous page. If you compare them, you will immediately notice that even though they are the same tarot, in the Marseille version and the "1JJ" version, the queen's gaze is not directed toward the Holy Grail. She is simply holding the Holy Grail, the symbol of this suit. However, in this series of Waites' and in the Etteilla version, she is depicted as the queen gazing at the cup. On the previous page, I added an occult interpretation to the Holy Grail, but it is a card that can be understood if you have that in mind. Her Holy Grail represents her "true self" and she is trying to find something within herself.
In``Douglas'" version her eyes are emphasized. From these pictures, it is easy to imagine an introverted woman who is prone to meditative thinking.
"She is active, and she expands her vision through her actions," Waite said.
Upright card : A fair-skinned beautiful woman. She is a good, honest, and dedicated woman. She is the perfect mate. Good mother.
Sympathy, mercy. A woman full of passion.
A person with a wealth of artistic talent. A woman with keen intuition and an inspirational woman.
Success, happiness, joy, optimism, virtue, excellence.
Smart. Daydreaming.
A woman with a warm heart.
Reverse card : Twisted woman. Born selfish. Unrighteousness, distrust, some kind of trouble, dishonor, depravity. Selfish, destructive. Change your opinion often.
A woman who spews meaningless words. Whimsical. Immoral.
She is a well-known woman in society, but cannot be trusted.
Knight of Cups
If you collect only the court cards of the minor arcana and compare them, you will see that there is no change in the composition of the four suits, even for knights. It depicts a knight riding a horse. In the ``Waite version,'' a knight wearing a helmet with feathers rides quietly astride his horse. He keeps the Holy Grail in his hand horizontal and stares intently into it. Like the Queen on the previous page, he is searching for his ``true self.'' In ``Etteilla's version,'' the composition emphasizes this point even more, as if he were staring intently at his own face reflected in the golden chalice. Waite said, ``This knight is a dreamer,'' but he prefers art and elegance, rather than combat.
He is a knight who likes thinking and making plans.
Upright Card : Arrival, approach, or a messenger arrives to act as a bridge in love, or a business intermediary approaches. Approaches to gain friendship. The approach of important things. Half plan, proposal. Publish new ideas and ideas. New effort. Reception.
Kindness of heart, artistic, and sophisticated.
President, Principal, Director, Store Manager.
Commercial sales items. Good commercial opportunity. Action, incitement.
Reverse card : Fraud, fraudulent means, and deception in Nichi City.
Deceit, ploy? A sinister person. The person who threatens the discussion and talks passionately.
Page of Cups
A cute, somewhat cheerful, feminine-looking young man was standing there. As is common with the court cards of this suit, he too has the Holy Grail in his hands, out of which he has a fish leaping forth. It is a composition that seems to have a meaning, as the figure is staring at the fish. This fish does not seem to have appeared in any old tarot cards up until that point, and since Waite was the first to add it, I believe he was the one to do it, but in the ``Aquarian Tarot,'' which was born in the United States after that, he placed emphasis on fish, and he said, It is drawn even larger inside the card. So, what does this jumping fish mean? If you look closely at the ``Rider version,'' you will notice that the fish appears to be having a dialogue with the young person. In the projection of his mind, the fish says, ``It's his time to have a dialogue with his own heart (spirit).'' I'd like you to go through Queen again. The idea of something like this arises, and the next Knight is the image of ``going out in search of it.'' This page shows that ``what he had been completely hesitant about has finally taken on a concrete form.'' So the kind of spirit he has is shown in the numbers under 10. (Ten of Cups)
Upright Card *Reflection, thoughts that come to mind. Memories. Contemplation. Reveal the secret. trust. News – These are likely to have business-related meanings.
A cute young man, a serious young man, a young man who was taught to serve.
Reverse card : Hobbies, attachment, and appreciation of beauty.
Playing pieces, scheming, irresponsible, selfish. Temptation.
The events of my childhood are stuck in my heart. Great foresight.
10 of Cups
It seems to be happy at first sight, but it is a card that makes you wonder. Please interpret it honestly as shown in this picture. First, to explain the scene; a beautiful rainbow bridge appears in the sky. That's just a young man on earth. It seems as if he is blessing the woman. The idyllic countryside stretches out, and you can even see a comfortable-looking mansion in the distance.
Living between green dripping trees, the couple is in love, and the man is holding his wife with his right hand. The children can't contain their joy as they dance hand in hand.
How do you view this composition? The cup is the human subconscious mind. It symbolizes desire, and while the previous court cards showed each person chasing various desires and dreams, this number 10 shows them in a more concrete manner. These 10 represent the typical desires that everyone has. He wants to live in a quiet rural area and build a happy family there with the person he loves. Before long, children are born, both male and female, and a peaceful time passes.
Everyone shows him his dream of a ``peaceful and happy family life.'' However, just as the planet Uranus is most commonly associated with astrology, something unexpected may happen to a peaceful family at any time.
Upright Card : Satisfaction, peace of mind, peace.
*A safe environment, a happy marriage, and a happy family life.
* How human relationships go well.
Reverse card : False peace of mind. Anger.
Fixing of constant procedures. Selfish use.
Waite added the meaning of ``violence,'' and Douglas added the interpretation of ``antisocial behavior.''
9 of Cups
This painting depicts a middle-aged man drinking a lot of wine, eating meat and bread, and feeling extremely satisfied. Waite interprets him as a ``good-looking person,'' but the author emphasizes the feeling of a greedy materialist. The Holy Grail symbolizes the various desires that human beings have, and while the number 10 is excited about the spiritual desire of "a peaceful family life," the number 9 is full of food and drink. This man always wanted ``gourmet food'' first and wanted ``the best clothes'' (hats and dresses express this).
He is a materialist who wants to live up to his dreams, and as if his wishes have not come true, he is completely obese. Of course, it also appears that their property and wealth are secured. However, it is questionable whether his heart is satisfied. For the table and the food on it, I added things that were not in the original ``Waite version.'' In ``Fred Douglas'" version the figure is replaced by a woman, and the figure is depicted naked, expressing freedom, as she attempts to bring a glass of fine wine to her mouth.
Upright Card : Represents wealth, material wealth, abundance, and prosperity.
Profit (in business, business, court, etc.) or victory. Success (at work or materially).
Satisfactory situation. Excellent health.
Reverse card : Material loss, failure, false prosperity or victory.
Incomplete, misplaced facts. Payment of debts, vanity, capriciousness.
8 of Cups
This is a painting of a dejected man walking away at night with a cane.There are mountains in his path, symbolizing the brightness of the future ahead. The eight cups in the foreground symbolize ``happiness'' and ``business.'' In other words, the man leaves behind his happy things and business. Now, how should we understand this picture? This 8 card cannot be understood unless it is read in conjunction with 10 and 9. The various people who appear on his court cards, such as kings, queens, and knights, also have various desires and dreams. Some people, like number 10, seek a "happy and peaceful family," while others, like number 9, want to be "fulfilled with material things."
Some people wish, however, and whenever the wish is fulfilled she realizes that it was not enough, and leaves her disappointed with her material prosperity, which is the card of 8.
For example, a man can lose the happiness he was looking for.
Upright Card * Decline in things, abandonment of plans or things that were in progress. he stops trying. *Business failure. A decline in business or commerce, or a decline in stock prices. *Cowardice, modesty, shyness, anxiety. *Cooling of love, running away from home, separation.
Reverse card : Please remember that this ``Holy Grail 8 is better in reverse.''
*Happiness, great joy. *Keep trying until you achieve your goal. *Depending on how it is interpreted, it can also mean a mistake, misunderstanding, or incompleteness.
7 of Cups
This card represents fantasy and imagination. Some people are realists (9 and 10 of cups) who can concretely describe their own dreams and desires, while others have this or that fantasy. There are also dreamers who are just chasing after something. This card represents a rambling fantasy or complex subconscious mind. Large cups float in the clouds, emitting a mysterious light, with jewels, laurel wreaths, snakes, thorns, and other objects sticking out from the cups. The figure puts out his hands to grab them, but he can't seem to grab them. The man's appearance is not a real image, but a shadow. In other words, on the outside this man is a realist, but on the inside he is chasing a fantasy.
Upright Card : Daydreamer, fantasy, visionary event.
The plan will be achieved to some extent, but not permanent achievement. Sentimental, unrealistic attitude.
Reverse card *Desire, will, determination, plan. *Achievement of goal is near. Depicts chasing a fantasy. It's easy to end it as a temporary thing.
6 of Cups
It is a painting that expresses fond childhood memories and nostalgia for a childhood gone by. Among the ``human dreams'' symbolized by the cup, there are people who have dreams of the future, but it is also true that there are people who tend to get stuck in their childhood. Some men and women marry their childhood friends, and it can be said that they are forever influenced by the stimulation they received as children. Therefore, when this ``6 of Cups'' card appears, it should be interpreted that the strong stimulus the questioner received in his childhood is having a great influence on his destiny.
Upright card : Looking back at your childhood and past and remembering the happiness that came with it! An event filled with love and heart.
*Immerse yourself in memories
*Environment has an influence on this person's personality and life course.
"It's controlling me in my subconscious and getting in the way."
Nostalgia of things that have already disappeared
Given new knowledge and new relationships.
Reverse card : Future, update. A past event that was too good. Important matters that come by chance. Opportunities ahead. Important matters coming soon.
5 of Cups
This card represents the tangible and intangible "heritage" from our ancestors. In our dreams and desires, there is often a feeling of relying on the fortunes of our parents and siblings. The fact that three of the five cups at his feet have fallen over and spilled, something tells us that the inheritance he expected to inherit was a miscalculation. Inheritance is like that, and it can be seen as encouraging over-expectations and strife. However, since two of the five cups are available, there is no need to be disappointed, which he shows with his back to the cups. In other words, it is a legacy that he did not desire, but considering that C.C. Zain puts Jupiter first in this card in relation to astrology, it is actually a legacy that bestows good fortune.
I want to think that this card, in combination with other cards, can lead to things like ``genetics'', ``inheriting one's father's business'', and ``adoption''.
Upright Card : There is something inherited, inherited from parents, something that is transmitted, but it is not as much as expected.
Waite says, ``Some people say that the Five of Cups represents marriage, but it brings with it bitterness and frustration.''
Adopted child. Arranged marriage.
Reverse card : Matters related to blood relations, ancestors, and family status. Depending on the related card, the family history may be great.
Dissolution of marital separation or adoption legally obtained (as a result of mediation).
4 of Cups
A young man is sitting somewhere under a large tree in a field, arms crossed, and staring at the three cups in front of him. The expression on his face is quite bitter. Also, a hand appeared from within the clouds, holding out another cup to him. How should we understand this picture? In other words, it is ``dissatisfaction with the current situation and environment''. This becomes clear when we translate it into the current situation in Japan. Food, clothing, and shelter are satisfied, and whether it's a car, sex, or a desire for knowledge, they can be satisfied at any time as long as they have the money. Politicians and the old-age class believe that there is no other country as peaceful and prosperous as it is, both materially and spiritually. In fact, he should have been fulfilled both materially and spiritually, but these things now make him vomit.
As a young man, he fundamentally cannot stand the current political and social system.
Here again, the Holy Grail symbolizes two dreams, which are ``new ideas'' and ``a new society.''
It is a dream for the system. The cup sticking out from between the clouds represents this.
Upright Card *Discomfort, disgust, boredom. The current situation is becoming unbearable. Dissatisfaction with the current system.
The ``Hoi Polloi version'' lists ``fatigue,'' ``facts that do not meet expectations,'' and ``disappointment with many things.''
Reverse card : Aims for new teachings, new ideas, and social reform.
New possibilities, new relationships.
The Hoi Polloi version also mentions poor health and lack of love.
3 of Cups
I would like you to take a look back at the Holy Grail suit, which began with the King. On the court cards from King to Page, you will notice a figure holding the Holy Grail. They are asking themselves questions, trying to find out what the desires, dreams, and hopes are in their own hearts. The numbers from 10 to 4 show the various manifestations of the dream. Please note that in these seven cards from 10 to 4, no figure is holding the Holy Grail, which is different from the interpretation of the picture on the court card. Then, in the third scene, the three maidens depicted once again hold the Holy Grail.
With the Holy Grail is in hand in this ``Cup 3'', each person finally comes to a conclusion as to what they should pursue most among the various dreams they have pursued. The three innocent maidens agree and say, ``This is it.'' What was the conclusion that they came to? This is shown in ``Cup 2.''
Upright card : Kaplan finds this card has the meaning of ``conclusion,'' ``problem solving,'' and ``achievement,'' as it means that you have finally come to a conclusion about what you need most in your dream.
*Cure of diseases.
*Speaks of accomplishment, victory, happiness, completeness, and abundance in all aspects.
Reverse card *Represents the point where physical and material becomes excessive. Excessive pleasure. Excessive sex.
*Delay, finality, dispatch.
2 of Cups
Before reading the explanation for this card, please read "Holy Grail 3" on the previous page.
In 3, he finally comes to the conclusion of his dreams and desires, and they turn out to be "love."
A young man and woman press their cups together and stare at each other with passionate eyes. Then a staff, a messenger of God, comes down from heaven. Rather than material desires or building a peaceful family, it is more important than new and innovative ideas to say that love is the most important thing.
Upright card : Love, camaraderie, passion.
Kaplan derives the interpretation of ``marriage'' from this card, and Waite also gives it an unusually clear meaning of ``sex.''
*Alliance, union, collaboration, cooperation.
*Unanimity of feelings, goals, opinions, etc. *Promise, union.
Reverse card : This card is a strong card, and the meaning is the same even when it is in the reverse position and when it is in the upright position.
Ace of Cups
Like the Ace of Wands, a hand protrudes from the cloud and holds a gigantic chalice. Four streams of water drip from the cup. A dove flies with an object in its mouth bearing the symbol of the cross. It's coming down. It depends on how you interpret this picture. Originally, the Holy Grail card represented love and happiness, and the inside of the Holy Grail was filled with water of joy, happiness, and love. To some, that water looks like alcohol, and to some it looks like gold, but to those who have discovered that it is ``love,'' it turns into water of happiness. This picture is for those who have discovered love.
Upright card : *Joy, contentment, happiness, fertility, wonderful abundance. The house of truth.
Reverse card : *A house with mutation, instability, reform, and a false heart.
It is a composition in which God bestows happiness, and water gushes out and bathes the earth, giving happiness continuously.
The Holy Grail mentioned here refers to the Holy Grail that Christ used at the Last Supper.
King of Swords
This is where the suit of the sword begins, and Kaplan explains that the sword symbolizes ``courage,'' ``boldness,'' ``power,'' ``strength,'' ``authority,'' ``aggression,'' and ``ambition.'' Although the sword may have such a meaning, it is a rather vulgar interpretation and does not unlock the key to this suit. Waite suggests that this card is related to the Major Arcana, ``Justice'' but therein lies the key. Indeed, the image of a powerful person sitting on a throne holding a sword is the same as ``Justice'' in the Major Arcana. The meaning of that card in the Major Arcana is explained in detail in this suit of the Minor Arcana.
Swords are terrifying weapons that can damage the lives and spirits of humans no matter how they are used. Isn't he saying that it should be used for the sake of justice? Now, this ``King of Swords'' is a king with a sword in his hand, sitting at the judgment table, staring at his opponent with a dignified and fierce expression. That sword is the difference between life and death for the other person. This king at the pinnacle of power needs no fighting or time to carry out his ideas. He can put innocent people to death with just one wave of his hand. That is why justice is required the most.
Upright card : *Power, authority, law, absolute command.
*Justice, militant intellectual. *trial.
Reverse card : *Cruelty, brutality. Sadist.
*Malice, malicious acts. Obstinate, unfaithful.
*Dangerous person.
Queen of Swords
This card has a strong meaning of "widow" first and foremost". In the ``Waite Edition'' there is no particular impression of a widow in the painting, but if you have the ``Grand Etteilla Edition'' at hand, please take a look at her. The Queen is beautifully depicted looking out into the distance (perhaps at the battlefield where her husband was killed) with a sad expression on her face.
The sword in this Queen's hand is vertical, not raised, and is unique in that it rests against the armrest of the throne. So why did she become a widow? I wonder where it is related to swords. The first one can be imagined as being related to kings who were scattered due to wars and struggles for power. The second thing is that her words and actions are as sharp as a sword, which is common among women who are strong-willed and stand above others, and it shows that she is the one who drives men away. She raises her other hand to welcome her opponent, but she cannot let go of her sword either. Kaplan also interprets it as ``a person who brings hateful words and slanderous words.''
Upright Card : *Widow, Divorce, Old Miss.
*Loneliness, grief, women's sadness, confusion, and hesitation.
Reverse card : Deceitful card *Malice, trickery, narrow-mindedness.
*Pretend to be chaste. Look classy.
*Disaster. I'm stubborn. Vengeful spirit.
Knight of Swords
Knights depicted on court cards are always depicted as mounted warriors. Therefore, it is also given another name such as "Horseman". Now, of the four suits, this card is depicted as the most knight-like. He scatters the swarming enemies, wields a sword, and rides his horse at full speed. At first glance, this card can be seen as a battle scene. Now, regarding the connection with the sword the king is trying to use the sword in his hand to maintain power and maintain justice.The queen uses her words and attitude to match the sword. This knight uses the sword in its simplest form as a weapon against the enemy.
Upright card : *He who faced the battlefield
From the moment you pick a sword up and start swinging it, you can fight and kill humans.
"Hostility" quickly arises, and the enemy's side has nothing to do with it.
Or perhaps he will destroy himself. In the ``Douglas version,'' he is depicted as a knight fighting fiercely, but in the ``Grand Etteilla version,'' he is depicted as a knight quietly riding his horse.
There is a possibility that he will die in battle, so this card also has the meaning of "death". However, it stipulates that the amount is limited to cases where other fate cards appear adjacent to each other. In other words, it is when "Shinigami" (Death) is combined with "Devil", "Tower", etc.
*Fight, destruction, destruction, opposition, resistance, hostility. *Courage, defense, skill, heroism.
Reverse card : *Inability, waste of energy, arrogance.
*A future of conflict with women and destruction.
Page of Swords
A young man wearing active clothes walks with a graceful manner. That path is not a normal path. They are crossing wasteland where no people or vehicles can pass. He pays attention to his surroundings, not what's ahead. Moreover, he holds his sword tightly in both hands, because his enemy might attack him at any moment. So, who exactly is this page?
In the ``Etteilla version,'' the title is ``Spy,'' and the word ``Spy'' is given the correct interpretation, but when we associate him with the sword, a hidden meaning emerges. The sword that this page holds tightly in his hand is neither a weapon for battle nor a weapon for judgment.
It's a sword called "Information " that can defeat enemies without fighting, such as rumors and secret information. However, the one that best conveyed that feeling was probably "Etteilla's version" of "your casual gossip." It can also damage certain objects and even cause death, so it seems to be teaching us in the information age just how terrifying information can be.
Upright card : *Spy, information, rumor, hoax, private detective, investigator. Director. *Background checks, marriage checks, and confidential services. *Vigilance, examination. *Warning. An unexpected pitfall.
Reverse card : *The bad side of upright meaning.
*Events that cannot be predicted or prepared for.
* Powerlessness against a stronger force.
*disease.
10 of Swords
It is an eerie card that depicts a man lying face down on the ground with ten swords stabbing him, leading to a tragic end. It is easy to take the meaning of ``unnatural death'' or ``accidental death'' from this card, but Waite notes that ``it is not a card that specifically announces an unnatural death.'' In the case of Minor Arcana, you cannot grasp the hidden meaning by looking at just this one piece. When you arrange all the swords suit and try them out, it comes to light, but this number 10 corresponds to ``Sword/King.'' A king in a position of power is required to provide ``justice'' both in politics and in court. When rulers gain power, they tend to become dictatorial, but this card hints at the end of that and warns against it.
The ten swords pierced through him represent the rebellion of the people, and the wasteland where he fell indicates that he had no supporters and was abandoned by all. When it comes to the ``Alfred Douglas version'', this ``Sword 10'' is quite interesting.It has been revised to have ten swords stuck in its abdomen instead of its back, and a corpse floating in the ocean. By the way, the title of the ``Ettiella version'' is ``SORROW'' on this card. The translation is ``sorrow'', but when it comes to ``The Man of Sorrows'', it means Christ, so he tries to do justice and rebels. He also has the sound of a martyr who was assassinated by a traitor.
Upright card : *Rebellion, dying for justice. I am prepared to die for my beliefs. *Sadness, unhappiness, pain, anguish
Reverse card : *(temporary) success or profit, victory etc.
9 of Swords
This is a card that represents "grief." This card corresponds to the queen of the same sword suit. When the widow Queen is alone in her bedroom at night, she remembers the assassination of the king.
I wonder if she is grieving again. Waite simply explains, ``There's a grieving woman in bed, and there are swords lined up above her. She's never felt so sad.'' When we consider the meaning of the sword, another hidden lesson emerges. As someone in power, or someone close to it, she wields her sharp words and demeanor like a sword.
This time, she is faced with criticism from the public. ``Those who use the sword will perish by the sword'' is a chapter in the Book of Matthew, and she is reminded of this as well. As such, there are many different ways of looking at it.
Upright card : *If you look at the "Grand Etteilla version", you will see the unusual title "Priest" (also meaning priest or monk). The meaning of Priest is related to the meaning of misfortune and sadness that this card has, and Waite also gives the interpretation of the ominous ``death"
* Failure, miscarriage, disappointment, failed surgery. Termination of pregnancy.
*Anxious events about lovers, theories about love, and break-ups.
Reverse card : *Confinement, suspicion, suspicion. *Defamatory rumors. False rumor. *Fear, shame.
8 of Swords
This card represents temporary patience. Please understand that 10 corresponds to King, 9 corresponds to Queen, and 8 also corresponds to Knight. The knight on horseback faces the enemy and swings his sword, trying to defeat the enemy's soldiers to the best of his ability. He is confident in his ability to fight, and ends up thinking that everything can be solved with just the power of his sword. It is reminiscent of the Japanese military during World War II, but an unexpected situation occurred here.
The enemy (the swords in the card symbolizes the enemy) takes a woman, who is irreplaceable to the knight, as a hostage. If he dares to defeat the enemy, the female hostage will be sacrificed.
Upright card : This card teaches "patience before using the sword."
The "Etteilla" version has the titles ``criticism'' and ``condemnation.''
*Intense discomfort. Crisis, struggle, bondage. *Bad news, slander, imprisonment, arrest. *disease.
Reverse Card : *Unpredictable events, *Betrayal, anxiety. Destiny. Accident.
*An upheaval or incident (in a certain incident).
*Alfred Douglas puts “despair” first
7 of Swords
A man with a modest social status who is not a knight is trying to take away the five swords in a hurry. As if there was no longer any capacity to carry swords larger than that, two of them are stuck on the ground and are about to be left behind. A camp can be seen behind it. There's probably an army hanging out there. The question is how to understand this picture. Just as the previous cards corresponded to court cards, this 8 also corresponds to the ``Page of Swords.'' Page, who appeared in the suit of swords, was a "spy." He was capable and nimble, able to out-handle a large army all by himself, but there was a mysterious secret he held tightly in both hands.
The sword is a double-edged sword and if you try to use it, you could cut down not only your enemies but also your allies.
In other words, it depicts him becoming a ``reverse spy'' and a ``duplicity.'' This man is valuable from allied forces.
They are trying to steal "information" and sell it to the enemy.
Upright card : * Hidden enemy among friends.
*Kaplan only uses the meaning of "new plans and expectations" but I think he is wrong.
Leakage of secrets. Corporate whistleblower. An uncertain opponent.
Reverse cards : High behavior and reporting.
*Hope. The future has unexpectedly opened up.
6 of Swords
A ferryman is carrying a passerby to the other side. The course is smooth, the cargo is light, and it looks like it will be easy to reach the other side. The scenery is also peaceful. So, what does this picture tell us? Please pay attention to the sky in Waite's original version, Just as 5 is related to the Knight with the jagged clouds in the original version, this 6 is the same as 8, and the two are related. 8 shows a woman being held as a hostage. If the knight wanted to continue fighting, he had to sacrifice the hostage. By persevering with patience he succeeded in his rescue.
6 shows the rescued hostages returning to their hometowns on the opposite shore. Could the six swords be the bodyguards protecting them? It can also be seen as a messenger carrying hostages to negotiate a truce. The sword that appears here is the sword of peace.
Perhaps it was the appearance of an escort who was leaving.
Upright card : * Returning home. Journey, voyage, itinerary, path. *A messenger or mediator for peace negotiations and discussions.
*Eden Gray mentions ``The Passage Through Difficulties'' and ``The Success That Comes After Worry''
Reverse card : *Advertisement, declaration, confession,
Confession of love
*The "Hoi Polloi version" cites "unwanted interference" and "intrusive kindness".
*Unnecessary suggestions. *Interference in love affairs.
5 of Swords
A road runs diagonally at the bottom of the screen. On the other side is a wasteland, which contrasts with a richly fertile field. Please pay attention to the sky in the original version of the card. It is the same as the sky in ``Knight of Swords,'' and these two images are related to each other and tell us about him. In other words, it depicts the scene after the battle that took place at night. The two characters walking away are losers who have been defeated in battle, and are about to abandon their swords and leave, realizing that neither the splendid weapons they had acquired nor the martial arts they used were of any use. However, a man (a farmer or a landowner) standing on this side of the road became obsessed with material possessions and lost the sword he had thrown away.
Is he a materialist, trying to protect farmland with his weapons?
Until now, from King to 6, the sword was treated as "property", "golden thing", and "symbol of material desire".
Is he planning on reselling it? However, here we are expressing the monetary value of the sword.
Upright card : Infatuation with material possessions, dishonor, loss. Money worshipers, robbers, thieves.
The "Hoi Polloi" version lists ``destruction '', ``kill a large number of people'', and ``extinction'' first.
Reverse card : Waite has the meaning of "burial" and "funeral". A misfortune that a friend may encounter. Death. Loss, failure.
4 of Swords
This is a picture of a knight lying on top of a coffin in a cemetery, praying for something.
Even if you read the ``Tarot Illustrated Guide'', there is no detailed explanation added. So how should we interpret it? This knight appeared in the court card "Knight of Swords". There is no doubt that he is a knight. He usually considers his final moments an honor.
However, this knight knows that his own death is near. Rather than die like a knight on the battlefield, he would rather die peacefully and go to heaven to be with his family. Isn't that what he is praying for? . It represents deceased family members such as his grandfather and father, or perhaps the knights who were close friends. This cemetery is probably his family's graveyard. Three swords hang on the wall,
Waite also gives this card meanings such as ``retreat'' and ``wandering ,'' so this can also be interpreted as a knight who retreated after being defeated by the enemy on the battlefield and is now seeking death in shame after wandering. Even so, the sword has been discarded.
Upright card : * Graveyard, Coffin, Easy Death, Solitude, Recluse. * Rest, prayer, retreat, wandering, vigilance.
Reverse card : *Will. Thoroughly prepared. *Vigilance, wise administration, thrift. *Greed. I wish for the restoration of what was lost.
3 of Swords
It is depicted as three swords piercing the heart. In the background, heavy rain and windy clouds indicate signs of a storm. If interpreted simply, this card would mean "split" and "separation".
Judging from the shape of the clouds, the King, Queen, and Page are the same. When you line up these cards, you can naturally assemble a story. The hostage in the 8 seems like she can escape to a safe place, like in the 6. The King, being in a fierce war on the battlefield, does not return. The war ends and the queen returns home, but the king is killed in battle, and she becomes a widow.
The three then depicts the Queen's heart and its grief. I think you'll be able to understand ``Queen of Swords'' even more if you open it up.
Upright card : * Separation of husband and wife, division, dispersion of love. A flashy quarrel with a lover (*removal, absence, absence, delay).
Unexpectedly, she is forced to live separately from her husband.
Marital separation, division, dispersion,
*Movement, sadness, and one-on-one relationships. *Designer, sashimi/handicraft artist, hair designer.
Reverse card : Triangular relationship. Handicraft artist, hair designer
Loss, too much. Mistake the process.
* Mental transference, madness, confusion. Unrighteousness.
*Illegal acts by government officials.
She was forced to live separately from her husband, the king, and
She has become a widow and tells a story.
2 of swords
A blindfolded woman sits with two swords crossed on her shoulders. The new moon is behind her, and the composition is truly mysterious and fantastic. I made some changes to the original version, but I think I was able to emphasize the feel of her card even more in this version. Even in his commentary, Waite makes no mention of the mysterious composition of a woman crossing two swords
I think it represents a certain V. I was wondering about the mysterious composition of a woman crossing two swords. This composition is the initials of the astrological signs VIRGO and VENUS, which are related to this card. The woman depicted here is also Venus, the goddess of beauty and love.
What I would like you to pay attention to is the background of this card. It is painted in clear blue. In the original version, the three cards in her suit of swords that are depicted in similar packs are the King, Queen, and Page. All three images also depict clouds, symbolizing mistrust, anxiety, and an unfavorable current situation.
Her widowhood eventually gains her love and turns her heart towards joy. Judging from her relationship with the Page, the other party is probably a young man.
Upright card : *Love, friendship, sex, balance, unity, fragility of affection, and firm determination. *Young women, beautiful women, actresses, singers, mistresses. *The joy of remarriage. The joy of love with a younger man.
Reverse card : * Lies, deceit, double personality, dishonesty, creepiness, gruesomeness, betrayal, dishonorable events. *Cheating, betrayal by a younger man, a lonely widow. disease.
Ace of Swords
A hand emerging from a mystical cloud, common to the Ace card, is clutching a sword. A crown rests on its tip. Older editions have similar compositions, and many have leaves and cao sprouting from the sword. Here, the pattern has changed to a crown with leaves hanging down, and the leaves and cao symbolize progress and development.
It goes without saying that the crown is a symbol of authority and the throne. Even though Ace is a great card, it is not portrayed as such. Authority and the throne are also supported by power, and sometimes that power goes too far and the people sacrifice themselves. So the rulers built the pyramids and the Sphinx.
Kevin Martin also gives this ace the meaning of ``conqueror,'' but what does the divine hand that emerges from the clouds tell us? The power that a ruler or conqueror gains with the sword can easily lead to tyranny and evil, but without such power, his great projects such as flood control and national unification (symbols of the pyramids) cannot be accomplished. It's telling a story. The king is showing that he must do it while on the throne, even if it means using the power of the sword.
Upright card : *A big project, a big job that must be completed. Takeover, merger. *Conquest and victory by force. Too much of everything. Fertile. *Supreme Court, faculty association, bar association, university law faculty.
Reverse card : *The meaning is the same, but the result is the worst. The power of darkness. Capricious destruction. *Pregnancy and childbirth. *Retrenchment, big losses, barrenness.
King Of Pentacles
This is where the suit of Pentacles begins. The symbols of this suit have long been known by names such as ``coin'' and ``diamond,'' and have been seen to refer to money, treasure, and material things. In response, Waite says, ``In many old tarot cards it has meant currency, gold. I have not invented anything to replace the pentacle as a symbol of this suit, nor do I have any reason to stick to this traditional star shape.'' However, it cannot be said that these cards specifically deal with money. I think there should be some changes in the interpretation of this star shape. Since his Tarot Revolution, meanings such as "knowledge," "wisdom," "truth," and "class" have been added.
It seems that the meaning of ``wealth'' and ``material things'' still remains strong, but please be careful when using the word ``wealth.'' Now, regarding this lord, his face is painted dark and lifeless. The bull's head represents the rebirth of the throne. He is an experienced man, knows everything, and has lived a long life filled with everything. From the meaning of ``rebirth of the throne'', it is likely that he has revived something that had once been abdicated, but the paradise he sought (here it is a star-shaped piece, but it also connects to an ace) ) seems to be difficult to build there and has become lethargic.
Upright card : *Learning and business acumen. Mathematical aptitude, normal intelligence. Success in these avenues. *Bankers, industrial managers, and representatives of large political organizations.
Reverse card : * Obstinacy, evil, ugliness, depravity, destruction. Waste. *
Alfred Douglas gives it meanings such as ``cautiousness, discipline, and practicality.''
Queen of Pentacles
Her facial expression reveals a dark queen. She gazes at her pentacle, symbolizing the depth of her knowledge. She is trying to find something in the world of academia that she can immerse herself in. The bird in her crown is spreading her wings and is about to take flight, and she is thinking of giving up her current status and material possessions. This card represents a woman who survives on ``academics'' and ``research,'' but on the other hand, has lost interest in ``romance.''
In fact, the crown bird flies from the queen and lands on the hand of a young village girl who appears on the 9 card.
Eden Gray saw her as the ``Mother of the Earth'' and emphasized her ``graciousness'' and ``noble soul.'' This is certainly a card that can be strongly understood.
Upright Card : *Philanthropist. A person with a gracious heart and has motherly love.
*A woman with knowledge, a woman who devotes herself to studies and research rather than romance. Philosophical woman. *A woman with a good spirit. Abundance, tolerance, security, freedom.
Reverse card : *Doubt, suspense, fear, disbelief. *Terrible negligence or failure. *There is also a view that charity and grace are emphasized even when the card is reversed. *Lost love.
Knight of Pentacles
Although he is a knight, he does not have the speed of The Knight of Swords. The horse's gait is slow and exhausted, which also reflects his image and mind. He looks at the pentacle in his hand, but he doesn't look inside. In other words, he is a person who has no connection to academics, philosophical thinking, or the soul. Eden Gray calls him a ``materialist'' because his thinking is unrelated to the soul. The cross is visible, indicating that it is a knight with a religious background or role, such as a crusader.
What he is looking for is probably searching for treasure at the expedition site. The heaviness of his steps indicates that he has not achieved his purpose, but he is willing to sacrifice his wealth for his own desires and is simply trying to faithfully carry out the orders of his materialistic lord
Upright card : *Materialist. Honesty, service to the boss. *Strong sense of responsibility. A methodical man. *Importer,
Reverse card : *A feeling of loss of passion in one's career or human relationships. A state of doing things by inertia. *Neglect, sloppy rest, and skipping rest. *The state of things becoming stagnant. *Disappointment, carelessness. *Passion for work, relationships, etc. seems to be fading.
Page of Pentacles
A young man is gazing intently at the Pentacles located on his hand. He is so distracted by Pentacles that he continues walking, oblivious to the wonderful nature around him and the terrain beneath his feet. This page always refers to young people. Waite emphasizes the meaning of learning and knowledge in the Pentacles, and he associates this with youth, and Eden Gray draws out the meaning of ``student'' in this card.
Upright card : *Caution, diligence. *Students (especially junior high and high school students, though mainly the serious but quiet type)
*Refers to people who are good with money and finances.
*Contemplation, research, and application. *Management, laws. Newspaper company,
Magazine publishers, other information industries, young reporters,
Reverse card : *Bad news in terms of money and finances. *Waste, luxury. A waste of energy like taking the exam over and over again. *See things narrowly (especially in terms of academics and future career paths).
10 Pentacles
The building depicted here is the lord's mansion, which often appears in ``Waite's version.'' There are a man and a woman near the gate that leads to a vast territory. Looking at them with their children, I wonder if they are a married couple. In the foreground is an idyllic scene with an old man who appears to be a feudal lord, cradling his dog. The suit of Pentacles represents the division of people with the same wealth, knowledge, and education into classes. First of all, these 10 express ``traditional family lines'' and ``wealth built by ancestors.'' This is evidenced by the fact that the elderly, young adults, children, and several generations of a family are depicted in one painting.
In other words, if you are born into a feudal lord's family, you will receive a huge amount of money, even though you did not make any effort to survive.
You will be given great wealth and honor.
Upright card : Property and wealth given to you from birth. Pedigree. Good family background.
*A splendid residence where a family can live, rather than living in a boarding house.
*Family matters. Old record.
Acquire (wealth or power).
Excellent health. It's mentally relaxing. *A retired life in a fulfilling environment.
Reverse card : *The ``Hoi Polloi version'' lists ``theft'' and ``bad news"
＊Robbery, loss, fate. Dangerous play. ＊Benefits, gifts.
9 of Pentacles
A young woman stands in the lord's garden, holding a well-tame crow in her hand. Her garden is full of grapes and her pentacles, representing the abundance of everything. So who is this woman? A queen must appear only in the lord's mansion, but the fact that she is not a queen is expressed by the difference between her hat and her crown. What she wears on her head is a hat that symbolizes the common people. She is the bird in her hand, but she drew your attention to the fact that she is depicted on the Queen's crown.
This woman, who came from a humble commoner family, was favored by the feudal lord, and she earned the title of queen or his mistress.
She is said to have held her crown bird in her hands. I wonder if the lord paid a lot of money to acquire this beautiful young village girl. The number 10 represents those who are born with wealth and family status, and the number 9 represents those who acquire wealth and family status through effort or strategy. It makes sense that Waite attaches the meanings of ``success'' and ``achievement'' to the upright position, and ``bad deeds'' and ``fraudulent purchases'' to the reversed position.
Upright card : *Prosperity. People who have acquired not only money and wealth but also fame and social status. Foresight. *Success, fulfillment, security, and achieving one's purpose. *Freedom to act and make decisions (based on one's own judgment). *Marrying into a rich or prestigious family. Dating and marrying a man with a considerable age difference.
Reverse card : *Deception (deceiving or being deceived), plans being canceled or invalidated. Mischief, theft. *You can see that even the wealth and fame you have earned is the result of an accumulation of bad deeds. *Being surrounded by rich people and company presidents. Seeking patrons for money. *High class call-girl.
8 of Pentacles
Simply put, it is a card that refers to ``work'', ``employment'', or ``skilled occupation''; of course, if it is in the correct position.
Tarot cards also have cards that indicate occupations, and when these cards appear, you can clearly see that he is an ``artist,'' ``engineer,'' or ``craftsman.'' This design depicts a young man passionate about stone work, and Waite describes this man as an ``artist.'' It also refers to "industry" within agriculture, industry and commerce.
I am struck by how it expresses the human heart, which seeks the "one skill" rather than simply working to earn money. Mercury, the related planet, rules human mental activities such as cognition, understanding, and criticism, and Venus represents artistic talent and aesthetic sensitivity, so this card can also emphasize this point. The lord's mansion can be seen beyond this man. Is he doing this work for the sake of his lord, or is he devoting himself to it to satisfy his own heart? Probably both.
Upright card : Has artistic talent and aesthetic sense. Connections and relationships with intellectuals and artists are implied. *Work, labor, employment, artistic work, skilled work, craftsman (however, even if we refer to artists and skilled workers, we do not mean skilled workers, but rather artisans). *Job mediation. Industry, cottage industry, light industry.
Reverse card : *The ambition (of trying to succeed as a magician) is crushed. Emptiness. *Greed, coercion, and one-time interest lending. * Use talents and skills wisely. Artists who create imitations, etc.
*Imitation, plagiarism, and similar products.
7 of Pentacles
The seven pentacles symbolize the harvest of crops, the cane in this young man's hand symbolizes labor, and the number 7 card can clearly be seen as representing ``farmer'' and ``agriculture.'' He is looking at the crops that are bearing fruit. Waite has added meanings to this card, such as ``ignorance,'' ``originality,'' and ``his financial concerns,'' but this depends on how you read this man's expression.
Looking blankly, he has no desire for knowledge or desire to improve, and is simply engaged in labor.
Attempting to improve crop varieties by utilizing knowledge and research.
Worries over things not going as planned and Financial worries. However, which interpretation to take depends on the adjacency (or relatedness) at the time of spread.
Kaplan finds the meaning of ``growth'' and ``progress'' in this number 7.
Upright card : Agriculture, farmers. *Creative and purifying.
Fisheries, fishermen. Money, trade.
Reverse card : *Financial worries. concern.
*Ignorance, depravity. Throw it away.
Overproduction.
6 of Pentacles
``Merchant'' and ``Commerce'' are expressed here. A merchant is always easy to treat as a symbol of greed, but he is a man who gives charity to the needy, and is known for his ``success in life'' and is depicted as a ``good human being with a humane heart and religious spirit.''
What's interesting about him is that he weighs things in a scale before giving, and even when he gives charity, he doesn't forget to calculate it, and it makes you imagine him being always in a state of arrogance. Although he is a man with a good reputation, his charity suggests that it is a calculated act, rather than a passion or a genuine attempt to save humanity. Perhaps merchants are hated, and no matter how charitable they are, they are treated coldly.
Upright card : Commerce, merchant. Businessman. Success in life,
*Philanthropist. Charitable acts of businessmen and merchants.
Economic prosperity (which more often means prosperity in the present than in the future).
*Bonus from the company. salary. *Present, satisfaction. *Caution, caution (warning against the collapse of haransu), kindness.
Reverse card : *Wish (especially wishing for career advancement or economic prosperity). *Greed, greed. *Envy, jealousy, illusion. *Charity in disguise. Bonuses and salaries that were betrayed. *egoism. Self-preservation.
5 of Pentacles
On a snowstorm night, two beggars are walking outside, panting. Because he was there wandering through the snow on such a night, they still had no food for the day. There is also a view that the suit of Pentacles indicates class, so naturally this card was one of the most popular at the time.
It represents the lower class. Although it may seem inappropriate in modern times to simply mean ``beggar,'' it would be better to understand it as referring to ``material hardship.'' Waite introduces this by saying, ``According to one card researcher, there is a theory that it refers to love and lovers - wives, husbands, friends, lovers,'' but as far as the ``Waite version'' is concerned, there is no explanation.
Isn't that a bit of a twisted way of looking at it? However, the stained glass window with five pentacles in it hints at this meaning. It is clear that these two beggars are now passing in front of the monastery, and there are bright lights. The door of the monastery is opened, hinting at the hope of receiving protection. This may mean ``love,'' but it must be interpreted separately from ``romance'' or ``lover.''
Upright card : *Beggar, Wanderer, Homeless
*Love of humanity, love of neighbor, and a heart of grace. *Consultation partner for church, temple, and other students.
Material hardship. Knowledge, academically difficult situations (failing an exam, expulsion, etc.).
Reverse card : *Confusion, destruction, discord, depravity. *Spiritual devastation. *A situation where there is no hope or salvation.
4 of Pentacles
This card is a card that expresses "obsession with matter" and "possessive desire ". The man who received the crown holds one pentacle above his head, one he holds with both hands, and two pentacles he stomps on with both feet, for a total of four pentacles. He does not want to let go of these pentacles, but the crown symbolizes a king or a lord. What do these four pentacles mean?
You'll notice in these four :
6……Commercial 7...Agriculture 8...Industry Ace...Great wealth.
As you can already see this lord is trying to control all commerce, agriculture, and industry. By controlling these three parties, it suggests that you can earn great wealth.
Upright card : * Possessiveness, obsession with what you have. Desire for control. Big business, banks, parent companies. *Inheritance, inheritance, gifts. Targeting property. * Miser, usurer. Businessman, politician. *Business ambitions.
Reverse card : * Interruption, opposition, delay. *Frustration of materialism. Loss of business partners and friends. *Advice from seniors and influential people.
3 of Pentacles
This is a picture of a man carving stone in a monastery. This 3 card is in contrast to the 8, and while the 8 artist indicates an "apprentice" the 3 person refers to a "skilled worker" or "master" or "a first-rate artist.". If you look at the suit of Pentacles simply, it refers to occupation or class, but I want you to understand that the meaning of such occupation is included here.
However, about this card 3, Waite writes, ``Skilled Worker - However, it is usually seen as a card of nobility, fame and brilliance"
Although it is easy to focus on the artists directly associated with Pentacles, I think that in the older editions, the focus was more on the two other figures depicted. A monk is depicted. The other person's entire body is covered with a fitted gown. This person was an aristocratic donor, and I believe he was listening to an explanation of the construction
Upright Card : *Skilled Worker. A first-class artist. Full-fledged artists and engineers. Master. *Monk, priest, temple, shrine, church, nobility, nobility. Fame, brilliance. *Trade. *Members of secret societies such as the Freemasons. Member of Rotary, Lions, etc.
Reverse card : *Childishness, weakness. *Mediocrity (at work or otherwise). *The small things. *Not being able to become a full-fledged person forever.
2 of Pentacles
A young man is dancing and holding a pentacle in each hand and it goes without saying that the number 8 represents eternity. He has no attachment to material things or money. He thinks that money is what makes the world go around, and is all about having fun. He has similar ideas about life and does not pay much attention to acquiring knowledge or skills.
The number 10 represents wealth and power passed down from generation to generation, but young people tend to squander and eat up valuable assets.
That's all I think about. Let's calculate it. The 8 card depicts an apprentice artist or craftsman. On the one hand, young people who spend money and have fun, and on the other hand, they are solid. It's interesting to see the stark contrast between the young man honing his skills.
Young people with family backgrounds are not necessarily hard workers, and can learn from others.
It is ironic that a young man from a family is not a hard worker, but a young man born into an unknown family is a hard worker.
It seems to be preaching the liberation of humans from matter.
Upright card : *Recreation, Leisure, entertainment, fun. Entertainment facility. A fun date.
*News, written messages, obstacles, problems, confusion. *A way of life that does not depend on material things. An unpretentious person.
Reverse card : *Forced joy. The joy of dressing, the pleasure of pretending, the joy of getting dressed.
*Eating up and wasting property. A life without solidity.
Ace of Pentacles
As usual, the hand extending from the cloud holds a star, which is the symbol of this suit. Beneath it lies fertile land, and the trees are filled with fruit. There is always greenery and water here, and there are fruits to quench your thirst and fill your stomach. Beautiful nature spreads out, and there are no greedy merchants or feudal lords who want to rule. This is the paradise that each of them has been looking for. Specifically, it is the holy city of Jerusalem. We save money for fear of the future and fight for a little food, but in this paradise he has no need to worry or fight.
The Pentacles cards with gray backgrounds in Waite's original deck are 8, 7, 6, 4, and 3, along with Ace. This type of divination has existed for a long time in Western divination, but when religious people (3), feudal lords (4), farmers (7), merchants (6), and craftsmen (8) come together, it is possible to build a paradise. It seems that they are confident that this will be possible.
Upright card : * Happiness, paradise on earth, supreme joy, complete satisfaction. Money, treasure. The highest intelligence and truth.
*Kaplan also said that this card ``represents a very favorable future and prosperity. ``The meaning of ecstasy, supreme satisfaction, fulfillment, and perfection in the correct position.''
Reverse Card : *It also refers to great wealth, prosperity, and satisfying material conditions in the reverse position, but it is not necessarily a good thing for the owner, and the bad side is emphasized.
MAJORS
One set of tarot cards is made up of two parts: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana.
I think you have already understood that. From here on, we will add explanations to the Major Arcana.
Each one has a number on it, so if you look at it carefully, you'll see that it goes from 1 to 21 and you will notice that it consists of "0" too. Where number 0, Fool, should be included in the Major Arcana is still an issue that needs to be studied.
In some types of tarot, it is located at the end of the Minor Arcana. There are also decks where "0" is placed at the beginning of the deck.
The Minor Arcana became independent as playing cards, but seeing that "The Fool" was attached to it as a "Joker", it seems that it was included in the Minor Arcana, with 77 cards + 1. Based on the above-mentioned fortune telling, the author believes that the Major Arcana consists of 22 cards, and 0 is included in them.
Magician
It would be a huge mistake to interpret ``Waite's Version'' as ``Illusionist''. It is the appearance of a practitioner of magic. The picture drawn on this card is a ritual called ``The Chasing Ceremony of the Six Shadows'', which is the most commonly performed in magic. It is also understandable that he has the symbols of the four suits of the Minor Arcana on the table. This is not an illusionist distributing a commercial prop. The fact that they are necessary tools for rituals can also be seen from the fact that they appear in magical books.
If you ever have a chance to travel to the United States, consider seeing these at the Museum of Magic in San Francisco. The chalice, magic staff, sword, and pentacles on the table represent fire, water, earth, and wind, and in this ritual, the four spirits, rulers of the four elements that govern the universe; Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael. What he wears is beauty, and his right hand points toward heaven, and his left hand points to the earth.
``Beauty'', ``Virtue '' and "Light'' are brought from heaven to earth. He does not have time to go into detail about the magical "Little Pentagram Ceremony," but he is now immersed in his thoughts, and the spiritual is coming from above and below. Well, it becomes about him fulfilling his personality from the bottom to the top. Another thing that cannot be overlooked is the 8 symbol above the head. In older editions such as the Marseille version, the number 8 is represented by an illusionist's hat, but in this version it is a clear sign. Waite writes that this sign of 8 is very noteworthy. "It represents the land full of milk and honey, the sacred land of gods and kings, and the holy city of Jerusalem. There is also a theory that 8 is the number of Christ's number." In other words, the beautiful land depicted in number 1 represents Jerusalem, and the beautiful nature that appears on other cards also hints at the holy city. He is a magic applicant, and his rigorous training begins from here.
Upright card : *Creation. Both Eden Gray and Zain give this card the meaning of "country first." The way he tries to do something, the way he wants something. Skillful. Skilled. Founded.
*Start training. Trying to acquire superpowers or telekinesis. *The beginning of a romance or relationship, entering a school, or the first step as a member of society. The beginning of things. *Sacred place, saint. A pilgrimage trip to a religious headquarters. *Weddings, honeymoons.
Reverse card : Eternal indecision, inadequacy, weakness, instability. *Lack of nerve, lack of creativity. Timidity about future plans. *Marriages and weddings that are forced, and love that stagnates due to lack of technique.
High Priestess
There are three different interpretations of the woman who appears on this card. 1, A high priestess who appears in European legends. 2, Juno, the greatest Roman goddess and 3, Isis.
In magic, High Priestess refers to the chief priest of witches. It is easy to listen to interpretation from the title of ``Waite Edition'', but when it comes to ``Waite Edition'' and its series of decks, it is clearly 3, Isis. This "JK version" has modified her, but she is adorned with a half-moon, sun (cross), and earth (orb seen in the crown of Waite's original version), making her unmistakable as Isis, the chief goddess of Egypt. Isis has no connection to occultism.
As Seligman notes, ``Isis continued to live on in the Christian West, even in the esoteric teachings of sorcerers.'' In the ancient Mother of God a mystical allegory was discovered, an allegory of the World Spirit who, at the command of God, heals all creation.'' (Seligman, ``Magic: Its History and Identity''). Waite even built a temple to Isis in London. There are two pillars next to Isis, marked J and B in Waite's original version. J and B are Yaheen and Boas, the iron gates that stand in front of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In occult mysteries, it is called the Jerusalem Temple of Isis, but she herself is the church where she teaches magical teachings. Isis carries a book (Taro, sometimes represented by a scroll or a key) in her hands. You can see the letters ``TORA''. Torah refers to the Law of Moses and the Pentateuch, but when you combine the four letters of TORA, it becomes TAROT, which is interesting.
Upright card : Academic, intelligence, common sense, serenity. Wisdom. Calm down.
*An unrevealed future. Artist, occultist.
Reverse Card : *Late marriage, selfishness,
Thoughtless acts, fraudulent purchases.
*Sensual pleasure. Failure caused by fickleness.
Empress
She sits in a stately manner, dressed in a glittering costume, like a daughter of heaven and earth. Her crown is decorated with twelve stars representing the signs of the zodiac. The field in front of her is covered with grain, represented by corn. Behind her, a waterfall can be seen, representing the eternal flow of time. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is fascinated by the beautiful nature depicted in this painting, but in reality, this is her ``Garden of Eden,'' a heaven on earth.
In "The Lovers," the card also depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. It is clear that 3 and 6 are related because 3×2= 6. However, the place depicted in 3 is not the Garden of Eden itself, but rather the entrance. To enter the Garden of Eden, one must climb over a cliff with a waterfall. She is the only one who knows where the secret passageway is hidden, something that normal humans cannot do. By the way, in the ``Oswald Wirth version,'' she is this Empress with wings and a sun. The Marseille version also has wings, but Waite thought it was wrong and removed both the sun and the wings. In addition, although it was common for these classics to have an eagle emblem on the shield, this was also modified to the sign of Venus, which is a combination of 0 and 10. Venus is the goddess of love and beauty. The source of all joy and love and pleasure in life, those who are full of love are allowed to enter the Garden of Eden through this entrance, and like the 6 Adam finds Eve, and Eve finds Adam. It is possible. The goddess depicted here is clearly Venus, judging from the sign on the shield, but there is also an interpretation that she is the same Isis, in contrast to the High Priestess in 2. In C.C. Zain's ``Egyptian Tarot,'' number 2 is ``Isis covered with a veil,'' and number 3 is ``Isis who has taken off her veil,'' thus listing the transformations of the same goddess. In the ``Oswald Wirth version,'' the moon rests on the crown of the High Priestess number 2, symbolizing night and darkness. The Empress of 3: The moon descends at her feet and the sun rises behind her head, representing the arrival of morning.
In other words, it explains the relationship between 2 and 3. According to the ``Waite Edition'' picture, he can see the connection between cards 2 and 3, even though they are Venus. 2 seems to be intelligent, but his type is passionate about learning and searching for truth without showing her feminine side. 3 stands in stark contrast to the woman who exposes her richness and beauty to the light of day, and even looks sensual. It is implied that ``love'' transforms women in this way, but she symbolizes ``new birth,'' ``conception,'' and ``productivity,'' and she is actually depicted here as pregnant. This is because Venus promises fertility.
Upright card : *Beautiful woman, sensual woman. A stable status quo for the future. *Pregnancy, childbirth, marriage, love, family. Inspiration, peace, and solace that come from contact with nature.
*One-dimensional talent and sense. Harvest, prosperity. Sympathetic kindness, material assistance and protection. *Rich land, good land, land with undamaged nature.
Reverse card : *A sluggish marriage,
Indecisive love, indecision. The negative side of feminine personality.
*A condition in which it is difficult to conceive. A filthy woman. Lack of productivity.
Emperor
The image here depicts the emperor sitting majestically on his throne. In contrast to the beautiful scene of the Garden of Eden in No. 3, the depiction of a rugged mountain range in the background shows his harsh attitude. I think 3 talked about women's beauty and the need for love, but 4 talks about men navigating the harsh lives of men.
He seems to be preaching a mission that must be overcome. The emperor's arms are placed on the sheep's head, letting the world know that he is the ruler who reigns over the people.
Some interpretations say he is Osiris. The moon and sun are depicted on the costumes, which have a strong Egyptian influence, along with jewels symbolizing the earth.
In the Oswald Wirth version, the Emperor is portrayed as Osiris, who rules the entire universe.
In his right hand he holds a royal sword, and according to the same commentary by Eden Gray, this hand is said to hold an Egyptian ankh. It is also known as the cross of life and is also a symbol of Venus.
Upright card : *Power, control. The head of the family or the head of the clan. A leader at work or in a group. The eldest son.
*Waite emphasizes the ideological aspect rather than the material aspect, so it can also mean principals, presidents, thinkers, innovative politicians, critics, professors, etc.
*Activity, passion, fighting instinct. A strong man who wins love and women through his actions and power. Sexual urge.
Reverse card : *A man who is immature, powerless, and has a weak personality on the inside, contrary to his outward appearance. Lose leadership. Lack of leadership. Although he is the eldest son, he is not in a position to inherit the house or the family business.
Hierophant
The ``Pope'' is a spiritual card, and the title and shape seem to match. The author also feels that Jupiter is related to this card, and Jupiter is a planet that ``awakens a sense of justice and morality, and bestows a sense of ethics'' and is ``strongly religiously oriented.'' This is a side note, but Jupiter is my aura, as the author also calls himself King Jupiter. He has written many books in the past, but when he published ``Introduction to Psychokinesis'', which had religious overtones, it moved readers.
I woke up and became a bit of a best seller. It's a strange thing. It is clear from the name ``Pope'' that this 5 is also a strong religious card. So what kind of religion is he? First, I would like to add some interpretation to the painting.
It is different from the pillars that appears in ``The High Priestess'' in 2. This is interpreted to represent the ``tree of life'' that makes up Eden.
The sign on his right hand shows him kneeling at his feet, sending out esoteric signs to his followers. The two crossed keys at his feet are made of gold and silver and symbolize the moon and the sun.
He is not a pope, but rather the chief of the masters of the magical mysteries. Was magic itself an esoteric religion? Isn't the figure of the Pope borrowed from the Tarot? The ``1JJ version'' has strong Greek and Roman mythology, and this 5 is ``Jupiter''. He was the chief god of Rome and ruled over the sky, law, virtue, and justice. He was thought to be able to predict the future, reveal it to people through omens, and influence the fate of humans. The Pope here also guides troubled hearts and gives strong power to change the fate of people. He does it through the power of magic.
Upright card : *Change in life, change in heart, compassion, and deepening of love. Making the impossible possible in love.
*Religion (esoteric Buddhism), occultism. Ceremonies, weddings. You will receive support for your happiness. *A good counselor, advice, and teaching. A person who gives courage and fame. *Religious comfort.
Reverse card : *Heretic, lacking mercy and consideration. Aid is cut off.
*Misinformation, distorted truth. Some advice.
Power gained through the acquisition of information. Propaganda, distortion. Malicious.
The Lovers
The fact that lovers are depicted in number 6 is common in all decks, and it is completely different from the classic style, centered around the ``Marseilles'' version.
In some decks a third man (a father, or a middle-aged man who represented temptation) was added.
Although this card sings of ``love,'' it has been interpreted as a ``choice'' where one is forced to choose between obeying one's father's will or running to one's chosen partner. The interpretation of ``young people'' is also emerging. There is also the view that the two classical figures represent the ``Judgment of Paris'' in Greek mythology. Hera, the sister and wife of Zeus, is the most popular goddess on Olympus, but she hates Paris, who did not choose her in a beauty competition with the goddesses Athena and Aphrodite, and fought against the Greeks during the Trojan War.
As you can see at first glance from its title and design, this 6 is the card that most strongly expresses "passion" and "love." The sun shines in the heavens, and below him there appears an angel with wings who spreads out his arms and influences the earth. A figure of the angel Raphael. The two men and women are represented like Adam and Eve, and although they are omitted in this painting, the fruit bears twelve fruits to symbolize the twelve months.
This tree is also the "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil" and has a serpent coiled around it. The figures of naked men and women represent youth, virginity, innocence, and love. Waite said, ``It is a figure that is not spoiled by material desire, and to put it simply, it is a card of human love, truth, and life.'' This number 6 is related to Venus in astrology, and is paired with the Empress number 3, which is also related to Venus, so please refer to that as well.
When the card appears, it can be interpreted as mutual love, but there are subtle differences in the attitudes of men and women. As you can see from the relationship with the Empress in No. 3, it is a love affair in which the woman falls in love with him, seduces him, and finally makes the man fall in love with her.
Upright card : *Love. A successful love story due to seduction from the woman's side. Romantic relationships between innocent teens and young adults. Sex. Envy. Beauty. passion. A hobby that I love and devote myself to. The timing of selection depends on the occurrence of important events.
Reverse card : *Staggering, temptation, relationship only for fun, capriciousness. Marriage crisis. A quarrel about gossip.
*Danger due to lack of moral sense, jealousy *Inability to choose an important path regarding hope.
The Chariot
The power this person holds in his right hand is a sword. A regal young king is marching astride a chariot with a drawn sword in his hand. He does not appear to be heading to the battlefield, but rather he appears triumphantly returning home after winning a battle. Therefore, the titles ``Conqueror,'' ``Triumph,'' and ``Victory'' are also added. The sphinx below the chariot indicates that it is carrying prisoners. He was a Roman hero who probably went on an expedition to Egypt and achieved victory. In older versions, such as the Marseille version, the Sphinx was depicted as two horses pulling a chariot.
Waite, who followed in his footsteps, also followed the sphinx diagram when creating a new tarot. The king who appears here is not a hereditary king, but a hero who obtained the throne as a result of a battle. He is also not a king who shows any interest in religion. It shows him overcoming hardships and finally taking the throne. Although he is a glorious king, we can kind of see how he will end up.
Upright Card : * Accomplish conquest, victory, triumphant return, independence, promotion, and ambition. Overcoming difficulties, overcoming religion and superstition. *First victory in the lead. *Success achieved through one's own efforts. * Successful takeovers, hoardings, and economic ambitions. *Promise to success. A love made by force. *War, soldiers (Self-Defense Forces). Automobiles and other vehicles. Driver.
Reverse card : *Failure in plans, defeat in love, etc., obstacles. * Selfishness, looseness, disregard for the rights of others.
Strength
All of these 8 cards depict a person facing a lion, but if you compare the various tarot cards, you will see that there are differences in the composition. There are men and women. Male characters are depicted in the ``1JJ version'' and ``007 version,'' and this applies to Hercules, the son of Zeus. The Marseille version, the Oswald Wirth version, the Waite version, etc. are for women.
Is there a difference between various types? In any case, they were given the names ``power'' and ``female sumo wrestlers'' because of the way they fought with their bare hands against lions. This ``Waite version'' has been modified to show a woman gently placating a lion. This is a new interpretation by Waite, who was able to tame even a small lion with a ``heart of grace'' and ``patience,'' and now when you hold out his hand, he licks your hand like livestock. Additionally, the Waite has undergone major revisions. He switched the ranking with ``Justice.'' Readers who are unaware of this situation often ask, ``Isn't the Waite version wrong?'' This is not the case; in fact, this version is more correct. For some reason, he thought that in the Marseille version, etc., the woman's hat symbolizes the figure 8, but it is correct to place it as the number 8, and Waite removes her hat to clearly represent the number 8. I wrote it above her head. This number 8 expresses power and courage above all else, but the lion has the meaning of ``beastness'' and ``passion,'' and she is trying to sublimate this beastly nature and give it something spiritual. The chain that connects the lion to her is not made of iron, but a beautiful flower chain.
Upright card : Awakening the other person to spiritual purpose, moving them towards utopia and accomplishing great feats.'' This is a perfect way to describe this 8. Courage, self-sacrifice, psychokinesis, inspiration. The power to accomplish the impossible and break through common sense and social conventions. *Great spiritual leadership, patience. Love wins through hard work and perseverance. Head towards the ideal. * Eliminate the other person's ugly desires. *If you have the courage to take risks, you can put your plans into action.
Reverse card : *Losing to beast nature or strong ones. Defeating common sense and the law. *Abuse of power, lack of patience, weakness. *Missing opportunities.
The Hermit
No matter which deck you look at, the design of this 9 "Hermit" is the same. The titles have not changed much; they are ``The Hermit'' and ``The Sage.'' However, in the ``Etteilla version,'' which had a great influence on later generations of occultists, he is placed at number 18, and it is surprising to find that he has the title ``TRAITOR'' in both the forward and reverse positions. What is he rebelling against?
In older editions, the part of the lamp was covered with a cloak, or was used to hold candles or other items. Waite modified the light to reflect the image. The hexagram is a star shape with six points, and is a symbol of magic. It is unclear whether Arthur E. Waite, who was a scholar and magician, consciously modified the tarot into such a form or restored it to its original form, but he believed that the life of the painting was brought to life. Furthermore, the land where the hermit walks was previously flat and not given much meaning, but Waite added a pure mountain to it, perhaps to contrast it with the worldly world. The hermit is now standing at the top. This ``Waite JK version'' has been designed to clearly show that it is the top of the mountain so that it can be clearly understood.
The hermit lights up the world below with the lamp of ``truth'' and ``mystery,'' and he is there to impart wisdom to those who seek enlightenment. The cane is a magical walking cane. The snake is wisdom. His long cloak represents consideration and discretion. A hermit is a wise man who has mastered magical truths and philosophy, and is by no means a hermit. Although this hermit has a deep connection to magic, there is another interpretation. I think he's an alchemist. The title ``Sage'' on this card may refer to a metal magician or goldsmith. ``Isn't this the image of him walking in search of the Philosopher's Stone ? They realized the amazing power that God gave to matter. The fifth element “Philosopher’s Stone” which can be called the spirit of matter, was believed to turn base metals into gold. Therefore, he can be seen as putting his efforts into searching for the “Philosopher’s Stone”.
Upright Card : *Prudence, discretion, *Silent advice.
Refusing to enter secular society, the alchemist becomes a recluse.
*Hidden wisdom, philosophy, and true love
Self-control, action based on one's own judgment. Lawyer. Escape. A life away from the mundane world.
Reverse card : *Foolish Wisdom, *Rejection of Advice, False love, immaturity, lack of patience, stupid evil deeds. Refusal of kind advice.
Wheel of Fortune
The meaning of this card is not as difficult as the Major Arcana that I have explained so far. Called "fate," there is a large invisible wheel that revolves around and around, and there is a rhythm of good and bad luck in life. Needless to say, they are the zodiac signs of astrology.
Several introductory books on tarot have been published in Japan so far, but none have been able to figure this out.
The ring is double. Outer circle : stellar sky. The circle in the middle question the ecliptic. Inner circle: Earth (assume that the Earth is immobile and the celestial bodies rotate in a circle around it).
Furthermore, the wavy pattern inside the R is the sign of the sign of Taurus, the sign of Mercury is hidden inside the T, and the sign of the Horse is hidden inside the A. As you know, astrology is the art of reading the effects of the movement of celestial bodies on the earth and the people who live there. There are times when we are definitely lucky and times when we are unlucky.
Angel, eagle, bull, and lion also applies to the four suits of the four elements that make up the material world (the material world means the present world. )
*Serpent is Set, the evil god of Egypt. The dog-headed human being is Anubis, the Egyptian god. The Sphinx represents wisdom, eternity, and balance. This card's design has a strong Egyptian feel.
In conclusion, this wheel of fate refers to the life of change and the destiny of a person.
Upright card: Luck, success, fate, infinite expansion, destiny, astrology, and astronomy. A fateful event. A new love story. Solving problems due to changes in the environment.
Reverse card : *A fleeting chance, a sudden misfortune that comes after good fortune. Broken heart. *Business failures, failures due to lack of experience. *Reversal, setback. *Bad turn, end of incident.
Justice
This "Justice" card is placed at number 8 in traditional decks. The name was changed to 11 by Waite, and those who refer to this commentary and open the Marseille edition will understand this point and be surprised that he did not. Now, this is his card, but it has several meanings; "judgment” is the first. Fortune tellers and sorcerers have long been in the service of the king, but I think the trial itself was an important issue in politics.
The name commonly given to this card is "Justice". There is also an interpretation that it was a request to the rulers that justice be done. This is associated with 7, Chariot. The person depicted here is a young king, as can be seen from his crown and facial features. He always carries a sword in his hand. The king who appears in No. 7 also holds a sword in his hand, which is represented by a line, at a young age. Based on this connection, we can imagine that the young Roman general who invaded Egypt and conquered the pagans ruled over Egypt as an administrator. Although he promotes politics based on military force (sword), he tends to lack justice due to his overconfidence in military force. When he lacks justice, he is on the road to misgovernment.
This card seems to be teaching us that justice is always sought after by those at the top, and that it is also for his own sake. It is also a card that focuses on how to deal with economic hardship. Even if you are enjoying prosperity like the Japanese economy, if you are not careful, you can quickly fall into recession. A fall is a good example of an imbalance.
There is room for debate whether the person depicted in ``Justice'' is a man or a woman. In the old version, she is treated as a goddess, and in the latest edition, "007" , she is also feminized. If she is a woman, she is associated with this High Priestess. She is also seated between two pillars, as seen behind her. It is revealed later that the related constellation of this card is Taurus and its main planet is Venus.
The Empress is also relevant. In other words, when a woman accidentally finds love and marries, she loses her studies and spirit, and when she becomes absorbed in work and studies, she loses her femininity. Although her target audience is not only women, she also preaches ``balance of the mind and body.''
Upright Card : *Justice, judgment, trial, mediation,
Love and balance between family and work. Achieving fiscal balance.
Reverse Card : *Judge the opponent harshly. Harsh judgment (defeat) in court. Lawlessness, violence, financial failure. lack of fairness. The balance between home and work collapses.
The Hanged Man
These 12 cards are often difficult to understand. The main reason for this is that a man is hanged, but instead of being hung by the neck as in the case of execution, he is being hung from his feet. The next one comes from his expression. It shows no pain, in fact he even has a smile on his face. When things become mysterious like this, it's a good idea to take a look at the evolution of the Tarot and compare it with older versions. As mentioned in the history section, the first tarot shows a man hanging from his neck, clutching a bag full of gold coins in both hands. Rather than the legs and hands being assembled into figures like we see today, it is a realistic depiction of a suspended figure. Looking at this, I wonder if the image of a thief being caught and punished was the original meaning of the number 12.
Since the front of this is a trial, I think that the meaning of ``execution'' is the primary meaning in relation to both. It is necessary to look into the punishments of the time, but if the offense was at most theft, the punishment would be hanging.
Wasn't that a method of execution? In other words, wouldn't the image of being sentenced to death and being executed be the 13 (God of Death)? However, as artists copied it and occultists tried to find a deeper meaning, this painting was gradually modified and became more difficult to understand. For example, this version has an aura (halo). This is something that is not found in the Marseille version or, later, in the Oswald Wirth version. It appears in ``Waite's version,'' but it seems that this is also the idea of Waite, who made major changes to the tarot. Things like this change with the times and ideas, and that's not a bad thing, but how should we understand the 12, which has come to have an occult meaning?
*12...The zodiac signs, the 12 months, etc. mean space and the earth.
*Also can be interpreted as a martyr. He destroys himself to the point where he is willing to die, and the impossible becomes possible (rebirth).
Upright card : Self-sacrifice, self-abandonment. Trials, training, hardships, martyrs. Guidance from the astral world (the world of the subconscious mind).
Situation where you are stuck, obedience, resurrection, rebirth. Flexibility of mind.
Reverse card : A card with the opposite effect - Being obsessed with ego, being too selfish, and being too self-assertive.
Attitudes and situations that are difficult to grasp. A mental conflict that leads to defeat.
Death
The 13 “Shinigami ” card is the most impressive card in the 78 tarot cards.
The most amazing design for "Death" is in Oswald Wirth's deck, which was sold in Japan as the ``Microcrucius Tarot'' (Tarot of the Savage Crusade). I highly recommend you try it out. It depicts a frightening skeleton wielding a scythe and harvesting prey. He is about to cut off someone's head, while another severed head is lying at his feet. Along with ``Lover,'' Waite also made major changes to this 13, and as you can see, he added a variety of his own objects in addition to the skeleton. The sense of eeriness has diminished, but I think the meaning of the number 13 has expanded.
The Grim Reaper has transformed into a knight and is slowly appearing before them. In his hand is fluttering a black flag with the emblem of the Harvest. Beyond the horizon, the immortal sun rises between the pillars. This knight carries no weapons, but the king and children kneel, and the high priest folds his hands together, waiting for his arrival. Looking at this picture, it seems like a drama is unfolding. Various interpretations can be attempted, but it is natural that the god of death was included in number 13, and the fact that 13 is related to the previous number 12 is similar to 12's ``Touched by the Hanging Man ''.
Papus associated the months and days of the week with each of the major arcana, but the fact that he did not designate 13 and did not even associate it with the constellations shows how taboo the number 13 is. I think that death was out of the question, but what was most feared were wars, judgments due to innocent crimes at the hands of rulers, and disasters.
Disasters are represented by 16 "towers", and judgments can be read in relation to 12 and 13. Another thing I think was that people from all walks of life in the Middle Ages were afraid of epidemics. The eradication of the plague bacterium is mentioned in Nostradamus's achievements, but aren't these infectious diseases feared as the god of death? The epidemic spreads from town to town as if riding on a horse, and the king and the people are helpless, and all the religious person can do is pray. The story depicts the fear of such an epidemic. That seems to be the case. So, if you ask me if this is a card that simply depicts "death", then that's not the case.
I would like you to pay attention to the black flag held by the skeleton knight. Waite himself said that the design was a result of his own efforts. Waite himself is the leader of Britain's ``Golden Dawn,'' which descended from the Petit Cross, as mentioned in the history of Tarot. He uses this card to emphasize the need for ``unification of consciousness'' and ``change of thought,'' and brings out creation, change, progress, and rebirth. Shouldn't you abandon your current thoughts, lifestyle, and occupation and be reborn?
Upright card : *Divorce, separation, throwing everything away.Loss due to theft or fire.
The end (in a bad sense) of something. It's better to return to nothing
*Bankruptcy, suspension of transactions, suspension of production or business, expulsion from school, sudden onset of illness. Illness that causes fear
Violent death, accidental death. Poor harvest.
Reverse card : *Waite gives the meaning as ``transformation of consciousness,'' ``rebirth,'' ``creation,'' ``fate,'' and ``renewal”. I decided to put "Recovery from illness", "resurrection of love" and "receiving an Inheritance"
Temperance
The person depicted here is assumed to be a woman, and when this card comes up, it is easy to see it as an event that refers to a woman, but Waite states that she is ``neither a man nor a woman.'' I don't want you to see her as a woman, but she is.
Eden Gray, however, explains that he is ``Archangel Michael'' and in ``The Magician'', we touched upon Waite's magical ``pentastar ritual,'' and in this ritual, Michael, who is a spirit, is also the ruler of the ``wind'' along with three other spirits. In that sense, this card seems to have a deeper magical aspect than the simple meaning of "temperance" that has been explained so far. In addition, the Holy Grail appears in only 14 of the major arcana, with the exception of 1. Just as ``Justice'' is connected to the ``Suit of Swords'' in the Minor Arcana, ``Temperance'' is also connected to the ``Suite of the Holy Grail.'' The reason why Michael is spreading his conspicuous large wings can be understood because he is an angel who rules over the wind. He is holding the Holy Grail in his hand, but note that this was also modified by Waite, and in earlier versions it was a bottle. Water is flowing from the upper chalice to the lower chalice. In the card the cup towards the right is "wind" and the cup on the left is seen as ``Fire.'' The Holy Grail flows from right to left, so ``the power of the wind calls upon the power of fire,'' and conversely, ``the power of fire gives power to the wind.'' ” He is implying that. It seems like he is teaching hidden techniques of magic and alchemy. An even more important key is the archangel's disk on his forehead. In this version, it is changed but in the original version, it is the astrological sign of the sun. In the horoscope, the sun is located in the ``south center''. This suggests glory and success in the 10th house. The sun is also the source of life and vitality, and also forms the human spirit. His view is that what flows between the two Holy Grails is the ``element of life and vitality,'' pouring the subconscious into the conscious.
Upright card : * (because the Sun is in the 10th house) Will bring you success and achievements in your profession. Popular interpretations such as ``temperance,'' ``thrift,'' and ``restricting waste'' also emerge.
House. Jewelry. Thrift, save money. Vitality.
* Gain honor and pride. Noble character. Artist, love. A president, a high-paid earner, and a competitive player.
Reverse card : * Short-tempered, stubborn
(in meteorological terms) The wind comes out. Supernatural power. A love where the spiritual and physical are the same
selfishness, luxury. Waste.
*Loneliness in love. Dreamy love. Gambling. Blown away by the wind
Strong wind. A waste of life force and vitality.
The Devil
This card depicts a demon, and along with the 13, Grim Reaper, it is the most eerie image in the Major Arcana. When this card comes out, the person asking the question can't help but be shocked. There is a lot of interest in evil spirits and black magic, and there are studies that consider tarot from that angle, such as "THE DEVILS PICTURE BOOK The complete guide to Tarot Cards" (by Paul Huson).
The appearance of the devil...He has the wings of a bat and stands on the platform in the form of a goat with horns.
Waite writes that this devil has the sign of ``Mercury'' in the pit of his stomach. I immediately checked the ``rider version,'' but strangely, there was nothing around his belly button. Did the artist draw it out, or was it later edited and cut? It exists in both the "Wirth version'' and the "Paul Foster Case version,'' so it has been restored in this "JK version.''
Right hand...He is raising his right hand, which corresponds to the "Pope" in 5 also raising his right hand. I omitted it in this "JK version," but if you look closely at the original version, you'll notice that he has a signature on his palm. In the "case version" it is clear and in the sign of "Saturn".
A pentagram can be seen on the forehead. In ``Wirth's version,'' this is depicted in the correct position. The``Waite version'' is unique in that it is in the opposite position. This five star shape is a shape used to summon spirits through magic, but the fact that it is reversed indicates an evil spirit.
A man and a woman in chains...The fallen forms of Adam and Eve that appeared in the paradise of 6.
The tails on the figures represent the beast nature. This card is contrasted with the number 5 "The Pope". The Pope also sends esoteric signs, which represent white magic, but the Devil sends black magic signs.
It is the father of all occult sciences, and it is clear that the number 15 here also refers to black magic. This card seems to teach him how to challenge what is beyond human intelligence and ability, and how to make the impossible possible. In fact, the right hand sign "Saturn" is also the planet of science, knowledge, and scholarship.
Upright Card : *Illness, depression. Recession. Dissatisfied. Misuse of power.
* Fulfillment of love for a married person. Surrender to evil. *Black magic, spells. Science, academics.
Reverse card : *The beginning of understanding spiritualism and the occult. Cowardly. *Release from submission, avoidance of disease. *Lack of science or neglect. Superstition.
The Tower
"Tower'' cards have traditionally focused on lightning strikes and falling people, and have not paid attention to fire. The author would also like to derive predictions of large fires and eruptions. The tower can be seen as a symbol of a mountain, but in the ``Waite'' and ``Case'' versions, a mountain is added to the picture. C. C. Zain assigned ``Mars'' to this number 16, and Mars is associated with fire, high heat, explosives, and fire engines. Zain also mentions ``crimson'' as a color related to this card. Speaking of crimson, isn't it the appearance of a blazing fire? The next meaning is "onset". One of these 16 is titled ``House of God.'' The word "House of God" refers to a hospital, and we must not forget that it also refers to the onset of illness and hospitalization. Health is seen in the 6th house of the horoscope, but if Mars is seen there, accidents, injuries, burns, and illnesses associated with fever are predicted. Regarding this "tower," Waite said, "The occult explanation is poor and perplexing." In connection with the previous 15, "It represents the destruction of the house of life where the devil has entered, the destruction of the house of doctrine, and it represents the ruin of the house of fools. God's judgment will fall on those who follow the devil's teachings and act foolishly, and they will fall.
It also seems to teach the state of letting go. There are many different views on this tower, but I think it is a variation of the sacred towers found throughout Babylonia. The sacred tower they built had seven floors, and it was believed that God would descend from the hall at the top.
Upright card : *Great fire, eruption, earthquake, lightning strike. Disaster. Accident. *Injury, illness (burns, illness accompanied by high fever).
*Heat, explosives, violence, fire trucks, struggles, collisions, tragedy, bankruptcy, loss of trust. Overturn old concepts Predicament. False accusation. A miscalculation in love.
Reverse card : *Unfair pressure, suffering. Imprisonment, *Attitude that gets hot easily but easily cools down. * Enjoy a little thrill.
The Star
This 17 "star" card is easy to get distracted by the naked statue and overlook the rest, but If you look closely, you will see that the card is divided into three equal parts.
Light above...8 stars. Light in the middle...Nude statue. Light below...Earth and water. None of these can be ignored. First of all, the star that stands out here is actually Alpha Canis Major. It is the so-called Sirius, and the seven small surrounding stars are its companion stars. Sirius is the brightest star in the sky and is a symbol of ``shining things'' and ``hope.'' This card also has a composition divided into two equal parts; the Hebrews thought of the heavens as being divided into two. It is the place where clouds and birds fly, and is the lowest layer of the heavens. This first heaven appears in the tarot cards ``King of Swords,'' ``Queen of Swords,'' and ``Page of Swords.'' The second heaven is a place where the stars shine. The top layer is the heavenly world where the gods live. This card represents the "second heaven". She is seen releasing water from a water bottle in her hand. Please note that this picture is drawn in contrast to the 14 Temperance.
14 “Temperance” ... Not a single drop of water is released and the character wears clothes.
17 "Star"... All water is released and the figure throws away her clothes.
In addition, water is drawn at the bottom of both cards, with one foot immersed. This is truly Isis. She rules over both the earth and water elements, and is depicted with one foot in the water and one on the ground. She controls the fertility of the earth and the production of grain, and it is she who guides the magical rays of the stars to make the earth fertile. The star Sirius, which I mentioned earlier, was a great hope for sailors as they navigated their way. Isis is related to her, her mother, and the protector of all seafarers.
Another interpretation; Zain applies this number 17 to the sign of Gemini, but in Indian astrology it is said to be represented by the figures of a man and a woman. 14 is depicted as masculine in the ``Waite version,'' but 14 and 17 are probably male and female twins. If you look at it, the former expresses something spiritual, and the latter expresses something physical, so the point about clothing makes sense. In addition, number 14 is the figure that stores the essence of life and wisdom, and number 17 is the figure that releases it. The puddle at the bottom refers to the Nile River and the ocean. It refers to ``water of blessings'' and ``merciful rain'' (the water in the bottle that moistens the earth), and suggests a situation that will become a ``flood'' when it passes, and is a card that foretells the flooding of the Nile River. I think so. In fact, in Egypt, when Sirius appeared in the dawn sky, it heralded the season of floods.
Upright card : Blessed rain, rich earth, and bountiful harvest. Good medicine. Maternal love. Give love. Excellent health, hope, and the way time passes before you know it. Insight. Unselfish assistance. inspiration. Mental assistance. Beauty. Smooth love. Good voyage. Boat Journey.
Reverse Card : *River flooding, heavy rain, flood. A sense of pessimism, stubbornness. Things become excessive. Washed away by water. *Fatigue due to overwork, loss of beauty, and evil spirits. A bad voyage.
The Moon
The ``Waite version'' of ``Moon'' is almost unchanged from the classic deck. The moon looms large in the sky, and an endless road stretches out between the two towers. There is a puddle at the bottom, and a scary-looking crayfish is trying to climb out of it. Two beasts are roaring as if to warn us of the danger. The dog on the right has changed into a wolf. It should be thought that the meaning of ``mercy '' is condensed.
Moon...Here, the light from the moon has been slightly omitted based on the ``case version,'' but in the original ``Waite version,'' sixteen different sizes of light are emitted from the moon. This card is about his imagination, so it's understandable why he gave this card the title "Dream."
Drops of the moon...drops of thought, seeking peace, quiet, and meditation.
Road: Refers to the unknown world, the mysterious world.
Crayfish...Animal nature. It also shows the lowest animal nature and desire, and these low desires always rise up in the human heart, and once again they are trying to retreat to their original place. This crayfish is easily misunderstood as a scorpion, but since the relevant sign is the sign of the Crab and its ruling planet is the moon, the crayfish is correct.
The figure of Hecate. Eden Gray has a path that stretches forever in this card, but it is said that this is an allusion to the journey of the ``Fool'' in No. 1 ; Where the road leads is unknown.
When a girl who just graduated from high school wants to work in Tokyo from a rural area, she is similar to her parents who object simply because it's dangerous. It could also be said to refer to the anxiety of someone who is about to embark on a new path (employment, job change, higher education, arranged marriage, etc.).
I mentioned earlier that this ``moon'' also has the name ``Hecate,'' but Luna, the moon goddess, is also called Hecate underground. She is the god who protects the gates of the underworld, and the crayfish also symbolizes Hecate. The two towers can also be interpreted as the gates to the underworld, and the path beyond which the souls of the dead travel. Hecate is also interpreted as "evil woman" and when she becomes like this, she is believed to be a powerful symbol of inspiration and spiritual communion with the dead.
Upright card : * Unexpected danger, strange misfortune, Scandal, deception, delusion, betrayal.
*Family, family discord, and sick people in the family. Matters related to deceased persons. *Inspiration, psychic phenomena, communion with the dead, faith, graveyards, being haunted by evil spirits, exorcism.
*Departing with anxiety. Changing jobs, getting a job, going to higher education, Jumping into the unknown through an arranged marriage, etc.
*Ancestors, ancestral spirits, and the spirit world.
Reverse card : *A small lie, enjoying a small thrill, being influenced by women.
Influenced by small failures and past events.
*An unpleasant person from the past appears.
The Sun
The number 19 refers to the sun shining brightly. The night, symbolized by the ``stars'' and ``moon,'' has passed, and the morning and day symbolized by the sun, and spring has turned into summer. Even if you don't understand the detailed meaning, it's still a good card. Number 19, ``The Sun,'' originally had a large sun drawn in the upper half of the card, and below it was a composition of twins standing naked in a garden, receiving blessings from the sun. In the ``Waite version,'' he transforms into a child riding a horse. However, in the ``Case version'', which is a more strict occult modification of the ``Waite version'', for some reason, the two are somehow reverted back to their original twin status.
The modern version, ``Alfred Douglas Version,'' is also a twin type. When it comes to the Aquarian deck and ``007" perhaps they thought it would be troublesome to choose either, so they omitted the figures and just left the sun alone.
To the best of my knowledge, there are no new decks that take advantage of Waite's attempts in the original version. In this "JK version,'' we decided to add another child and return to the twin model. In the "Waite version,'' a single child is depicted naked showing that he is not wearing the obstructive clothing of preconceived notions and ideas.
Waite described the sun as ``a spiritual consciousness, a great and sacred light,'' and he imagines them bathing in the spirit that created the universe and gave life to all things, and growing rapidly.
If you look at old Italian editions, there are many pictures of young men and women, barely old enough to be adults, talking about love. It is confusing to say that it is the ``lover'' of 6, so one could argue that it is a much lower age. I also read these old Italian versions, and in my "JK version," I changed it from infants to teenage boys and girls. Adam and his Eve, in the 6, fall like 15, but with the great life force of the sun, the next generation of unsullied Adam and Eve was born, I want to understand it as riding on a horse and going on a journey in search of Eden.
Upright card : * Happiness, success, and material happiness. Reach, obtain. A happy marriage, a fulfilling love life, and passion. *Childbirth, expected pregnancy, birth of a boy, prosperity. Celebrity, popularity, career advancement. Reunion, reconciliation. Power, a person who is not bound by old ideas, a child of nature. Nature, a trip to the tropics, a honeymoon.
Reverse card : * Trouble in marriage, Engagement broken off. Losses at work or at home. Abortion, miscarriage, difficult childbirth, loneliness, dictatorship. Failure in human relations due to complacency.
Judgement
These number 20 Judgement cards throughout various decks, show very little change, both in old versions and in modern decks. The number of characters has increased and decreased, and the ``007 version'' boldly cuts out all the characters, but the essence (the meaning of the picture) remains the same. For that reason, there can't be much of a difference in interpretation between Marseille's version and Waite's version. The angel who descended from heaven is Gabriel, and he is blowing a trumpet to the earth. The trumpet bears The flag of the holy cross. In response a man, woman, and child rise from the grave in response to the angel's call. Although it was omitted in this "JK version", several other regenerated people are also shown in the distance in the "Waite original version".
It is generally accepted that this 20 is based on the ``Last Judgment.'' In Christianity, the Last Judgment refers to the coming of Jesus on the last day of the world and the death of all mankind. It refers to a judgment that is handed down. It is a doctrine that those who believe and practice the teachings will be saved, and everyone else will be destroyed, and it has often been treated in religious paintings. All the characters in the card are in a state of wonder, adoration, and ecstasy, demonstrating the accomplishments of transformation in response to God's summons.
Upright card : *Awakening, wonder, transformation, remarkable change, daily completion. Acquire immortal spiritual power, faith, and thought. Success. *Rebirth, recovery, and revived love. Maternal love.
Reverse card : *Unstable, lack of mental strength, undecided, postponed. *Disillusionment in love, indecision, separation, deception.
The Fool
The Fool card is one of the most difficult cards in the Tarot. He is not included in the serial numbers, and he literally continues to wander, either at the beginning or end of the Major Arcana, or at the end of the 78 cards. The "Waite version" falls between 20 and 21, so he decided to go with that. This is, in English, The Fool, The Foolish Man, and the French version is Le Mat, Le Fou, Le Fol. In the Italian version, IL Matto and the word ``fool'' are in common. In the ``Waite version,'' the character has been significantly revised and is now young, but in the old edition they all appear as old men. The dog is not his servant either, but rather the dog is biting his leg, and he is walking along without even noticing that the dog is biting him.
Although there are paintings of him with a wildcat instead of a dog, he is still an old man in the "Wirth'' and ``Eteilla'' versions, which influenced Waite. Who on earth is this old man?
This is the figure of a ``fool,'' a dropout who has mastered the mysteries and failed to become a ``master.'' The soul (spirit) can transcend the material world and reach the astral world, but he has nowhere to go. It tells of his aimless wandering of the soul. The term ``materialist'' refers to a person who has remained in a world dominated by matter, and who has been unable to attain enlightenment.
There is also an opposite view. The young man whom Waite altered was walking without any worries, looking at the expanse of blue sky. He stands on the cliff, but he has no fear. His intelligent expression is full of dreams. His spirit has been sublimated, and he has mastered magic through 20 ``judgment'', so he no longer has any fear or anxiety about danger or events around him. The interpretation is that the figure is filled with joy as it moves on to a new world, the next card 21 ``ghost world''. He is a soul that sets out in search of experience.
Upright card : *Stupid act. A vagrant, a person without a regular job or regular residence. A wanderer. Daido Ichijin, Kagu-shi, and Yakuza. Immature. Go the wrong way. Journey. *Neurosis, psychosis, rabies. Attachment to matter. A marriage based on material things and conditions over love.
Reverse card : * Brings hope, rebirth from the end, spiritual awakening, and enlightenment. A journey in search of learning and knowledge. Study abroad.
The World
This “World ” card also changes little from the classic deck. An Angel, eagle, bull, lion appear in the card, similar to the ``Wheel of Fortune'', but also represent the four elements or the four seasons, fire, water, earth, and wind. it refers to the ruling angels Raphael, Gabriel, Michael, and Uriel. It also refers to the saints of the four Gospels. The eagle is St. John, the lion is St. Mark, the bull is St. Luke, and the angel is St. Matthew.
Nude statues... In ``Star'' and ``The Sun,'' naked figures are depicted with no clothes on, but why is the private part hidden behind a veil here? It's easy to see her as a woman because her breasts are visible, but there's a mystery hidden in her hidden parts, and she's actually a hermaphrodite. It is also connected to the truth of alchemy through the combination of ``Sun'' and ``Moon,'' which often appear in tarot. The metal associated with this card is ``gold,'' which is why he has this connection.
The World represents ``completion'' and ``the highest '' and ``all things'', and is suitable to be brought to the final stage of the major arcana, just as Waite has brought to them. By the way, the title of THE WORLD means "astral world" in occult terms. This is the astral world beyond the physical world, where the soul lives after the body has disappeared. Words such as ``trance state,'' ``ecstatic state,'' ``blind state,'' and ``absorption of self'' apply to this condition. The practitioner who started with 1, Magician, will complete with 21, indicating that he has achieved the magical technique. The name Zain gave to this card, is THE ADEPT and is a "mentor" who has mastered secret techniques, and is a figure who has finally mastered magic.
Upright Card : *This 21 is the strongest and best-sounding card among the 78 tarot cards (if it is in the correct position).
*Achievement of purpose,
Fulfillment of a long-cherished desire. Success in marriage, love life, career, etc. A big trip around the world.
*Completion, successful. A person of character and an elevated spirit. Obtaining supernatural powers and spiritual powers. Fame. Paradise. Death. Garden
Reverse Card : *Frustration. Imperfection, a lack of experience with matter.