Reading Tarot Cards

[christopher dale]

Reading tarot cards is not easy - there are many decks and many
different spreads (or ways to throw and interpret the cards). But
before you go on to learn these rather complicated things, you must
first learn the basic meanings of each major tarot card. Here's a
rundown.
The Fool. This card symbolizes infinite possibilities and brand new
beginnings, but it also carries a warning as well. It is a reminder to
be careful about decisions.
Magician. This card symbolizes creativity, willpower, and desire. It
suggests that a vision, an idea, or a solution to a problem is
forthcoming.
High Priestess. The High Priestess represents knowledge that is
instinctual, supernatural, and sometimes clandestine. When you get the
High Priestess, you are bound to learn some very odd things in the
near future.
Empress. The card is a symbol of creation, and usually signifies
either pregnancy, a new romance, or new business.
Emperor. The card symbolizes someone who is direct, impatient,
demanding, guileless, controlling, and sometimes tyrannous. The card
also signifies leadership.
High Priest. The purpose of the high priest is to "bring the spiritual
down to Earth," and usually symbolizes harmony and peace amidst a
predicament.
Hanged Man. This is a card not about death, but about suspensions and
postponements. It reminds the reader to meditate, become selfless, and
make sacrifices. It means that things will continue on after some
time, but that for now, a delay may be best.
Lovers. This card symbolizes growth and maturity, and also of
surrendering control to a higher power (such as love for another
person, for a career, or for a challenge).
Moon. This card symbolizes visions, illusions, intuitions, and
anything connected to sleep, dreams and nightmares. It warns of hidden
enemies or tricks. It also warns of emotional and mental trials.