The common element of the two cards is the desire for peace of mind, for a more relaxed state of being. The Hermit has the tendency to withdraw in order to find answers in solitude, avoiding interference from others. The Six of Swords gives a push towards a new direction, a calmer destination. Often these two cards predict the end of crisis - the calm after the...
The Five of Wands is a card related to competition and fighting. We enter a competition to win, to get what we want, be it a job, a relationship or any other type of reward. The Ace of Swords in this case, could symbolize the reward itself. The type of reward would be described by the very nature of Swords, which are related to mind, intellect, communication,...
In this combination, the transformative nature of the Death card is given shape and direction by the Knight of Pentacles. The Death always shows some sort of ending, often unwanted and in some cases unexpected too. The Knight of Pentacles gives us insight on what happens after the ending and what the next stage/step will be. The Knight of Pentacles is about being...
When we get a combination of cards of the same number, we should always take into account what that specific number represents. In Tarot, 4s symbolize stability, foundations, results, but also stagnation and resistance to change. The Four of Swords represents a break, a pause, a desire to find peace of mind, while the Four of Cups is related to routine, stagnation,...
The Ace of Wands represents the beginning of action, the spark of an idea. Given the fiery nature of Wands, we should expect that enthusiasm, passion, optimism along with a strong desire to achieve goals will be the fuel that energizes the initiation of action. The Seven of Swords, traditionally related to theft, lies, deception, cheating, suggests we shoul...
The Queen of Pentacles represents a practical, down to earth, person, who's focused on everyday matters, financial stability and material security. The Queen of Pentacles often represents a person of earth sign/ascendant (Virgo, Capricorn, Taurus). The Two of Pentacles is a card of change and is trying to achieve balance during or after a phase of transitio...
The World is the final card of the Major Arcana, that's why it's associated with completion and endings. It's also associated with journeys and traveling. The Devil is the card of addictions, obsessions, sex, temptation and unhealthy patterns. They both belong to the Major Arcana and as a combination they could indicate a significant event or influence ...
The Page of Wands is a dynamic, energetic card, associated with the desire to create. Enthusiasm, bold moves, spontaneity, new beginnings and messages are associated with this Page. The Empress on the other hand, is a passive, wise, nurturing and supportive energy, associated with the natural world, abundance and fertility. She is the Mother archetype in Tarot....
The Ace of Wands represents the beginning of action, the spark of an idea. Given the fiery nature of Wands, we should expect that enthusiasm, passion, optimism along with a strong desire to achieve goals will be the fuel that energizes the initiation of action. The Six of Pentacles determines what sort of beginning the Ace is referring to. The Six of Pentacles...
The Lovers is the card of love, of love triangles and choices. It's about acknowledging who/what will complete us and about making (or not) the choice to pursue the object of our desire. The Death is a card of fear and endings and it show experiences or events that will transform us either we want it or not. The combination of the Lovers and the Death shows a...