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Major Arcana

0 - The Fool
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Correspondences: Air, Uranus
* Upright: innocence, new beginnings, spontaneity, unconventionality, leap of faith, trust in the universe, the inventive self, choice, the realm of the possible, potential, surprises, imagination

* Reversed: recklessness, risk-taking, naivete, obliviousness, extremes, perceived punishment, delaying choices, impulsivity, emotional instability

1 - The Magician
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Correspondences: Air, Mercury
* Upright: will, desire, persuasion, manifestation, resourcefulness, creative power, vision, inspiration, skill, cleverness, originally, alertness of mind, the strength to overcome mental illness.

* Reversed: untapped gifts, unmet potential, creative block, lack of vision, insecurity, indecision, lack of willpower, mental imbalance or sickness.

2 - The High Priestess
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Correspondences: Water, Moon
* Upright: intuition, inner knowledge, wisdom, talent, mystery, the emotional body, spiritual sensibility, reserve, discretion, sensible leadership, friendship, consciousness.

* Reversed: secrets, quietness, withdrawal, subconscious, weakness, passiveness, intolerance, ignoring one's intuition.

3 - The Empress
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Correspondences: Earth, Venus
* Upright: beauty, nature, abundance, harmony, the inner artist, fertility, feminine energy, love, creation, sensuality, pleasure, good judgment, intelligence, friendliness, comfort, understanding, empathy, loyalty, growth, nurturance, self-care, community care, creativity, growth.

* Reversed: Creative block, dependence, vanity, presumption, lack of interest or strength, shallowness, resisting feelings of abundance or wealth, wounded femininity, hesitance, difficulty allowing/accepting.

4 - The Emperor
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Correspondences: Fire, Mars, Aries
* Upright: leadership, authority, divine masculine, order, structure, self-control, personal power, power, initiative, action, confidence, willpower, ambition, ability, firmness, service, systems.

* Reversed: domination, excess control, lack of discipline, inflexibility, misuse of power, immaturity, misogyny, wounded masculinity.

5 - The Hierophant
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Correspondences: Earth, Venus, Taurus
* Upright: spiritual wisdom, knowledge, clarity, religion, beliefs, values, morals, tradition, institutions, seeking guidance, respect, benevolence, faith, tolerance.

* Reversed: personal belief, freedom, independence, questioning, spiritual or political rigidity, inflexibility, anxiety, tension.

6 - The Lovers
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Correspondences: Air, Mercury, Gemini
* Upright: love and self-love, relationships, connections, mutuality, choice, commitment, harmony, communication, alignment, freedom of choice, seeking wholeness, realization of aspirations, affection, emotional freedom, deep feelings, attraction.

* Reversed: misalignment, disharmony, indecision, resistance to commitment, dangerous temptation, disillusion, separation, suffering.

7 - The Chariot
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Correspondences: Water, Moon, Cancer
* Upright: force, diligence, triumph, movement, pacing, process, determination, focus, progress towards goals, honesty, self-control, balance of strength and moral, success.

* Reversed: stubbornness, opposition, lack of determination, paralysis, obsession with control, failure, unlawful success or power, plotting against.

8 - Strength
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Correspondences: Fire, Sun, Leo
* Upright: courage, facing fear, discipline, heart, compassion, influence, inner strength, bravery, perseverance, choosing intelligence over impulsiveness, moving forward with confidence, the beastly self.

* Reversed: self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion, forcefulness, insensitivity, helplessness, choosing violence.

9 - The Hermit
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Correspondences: Earth, Earth, Virgo
* Upright: contemplation, solitude, truth-seeking, soul-searching, taking the unconventional path, discretion, inner wisdom, introspection, solitude, silent observation, prudence, spiritual workings, clarity, discernment.

* Reversed: isolation, loneliness, distance, withdrawal, imprudence, immaturity, unsociability.

10 - The Wheel of Fortune
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Correspondences: Fire, Jupiter
* Upright: chance, change, forces outside of one's control, cycles, the simultaneity of opposites, good luck, destiny, synchronicity, timing, turning point, progress, seized opportunities.

* Reversed: resisting change, being out of alignment, self-limitation, negligence, lack of judgment, risk-taking, hesitation, anxiety.

11 - Justice
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Correspondences: Earth, Venus, Libra
* Upright: fairness, truth, goodness, balance, truth, logic, honesty, accountability, balanced decisions, discernment, morality, creating change, consequence, karma, justice, being considerate, common-sense leading to good decisions.

* Reversed: dishonesty, paying the price, lack of accountability, unjust accusations, betrayal, criticism, intolerance.

12 - The Hanged Man
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Correspondences: Water, Neptune
* Upright: perspective change, letting go, surrendering control, self-sacrifice, rebirth, pause, releasing expectations, regeneration, waiting, nonconformity, being misunderstood or othered.

* Reversed: delays, limbo, resistance, denial, not seeing the truth, self-betrayal, martydom, feeling, disempowered.

13 - Death
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Correspondences: Water, Pluto & Mars, Scorpio
* Upright: change, endings, letting go, mourning, transition, unmaking, purging, fundamental transformation, completion, sudden change, psychic gifts.

* Reversed: Resisting change, secrets, paralyzing fear of the unknown, pessimism, depression, difficulty manifesting desires.

14 - Temperance
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Correspondences: Fire, Jupiter, Sagittarius
* Upright: patience, healing, moderation, synthesis, fluidity, rebirth, combination, moderation, heart-mind balance, purpose, calm, carefulness, adaptability, self-care, cooperation, tranquility.

* Reversed: re-alignment after excess, self-healing, mental illness, worry, restlessness, feeling unsettled.

15 - The Devil
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Correspondences: Earth, Saturn, Capricorn
* Upright: controlling/being controlled, manipulation, oppression, addiction, compulsion, avoidance, denial, or liberation from the preceding; the shadow, attachment, ego, facing fears, trapped emotions, desire, inhibition, disordered thinking, feeling stuck, restriction, misalignment with self.

* Reversed: release, shadow work, detachment, accepting duality, lack of desire/desire gone wrong, spiritual awakening, opening up to healing, recovery.

16 - The Tower
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Correspondences: Fire, Mars
* Upright: destruction, deconstruction, catastrophe, chaos, sudden disruption or change, epiphany, overwhelm, desolation or misery, confronting truth, need to let go of old beliefs about oneself to welcome change.

* Reversed: fear of change, fear of truth, averting disaster, confusion, experiencing the consequence of misguided decisions, complications.

17 - The Star
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Correspondences: Water, Uranus, Aquarius
* Upright: hope, openness, fluidity, peace, acceptance, imagination, guidance, healthy idealism, faith, renewal, spirituality, freedom, expression, peace, aspiration, optimism, clarity, inspiration, kindness, beauty, sensitivity.

* Reversed: lack of faith, distrust, disconnection, need to break bad habits, unfulfilled wishes, disenchantment.

18 - The Chariot
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Correspondences: Water, Neptune & Jupiter, Pisces
* Upright: the unknown, fantasy, confusion, fear, illusion, seeing through illusion, the feminine self, the unconscious, emotion, intuition, meditation, release, hidden truths, deception, darkness, nostalgia.

* Reversed: repressed emotions, fear, secrecy, mental confusion, resisting the shadow self, denial.

19 - The Sun
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Correspondences: Fire, Sun
* Upright: joy, happiness, warmth, vitality, visibility, inspiring others, freedom, authenticity, radical self-love, confidence, fun, inner child healing, positivity, success, pleasure, integration, artistic achievements, respect, altruism.

* Reversed: inner child pain, feeling down, excess positivity, denial, vanity, delusion, feeling misunderstood, delays, obstacles.

20 - Judgement
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Correspondences: Fire, Pluto
* Upright: revolution, awakening, transcending, transformation, higher callings, re-evaluation, accountability, forgiveness, rebirth, inner calling, liberation, the cycle of life, renewal, renewed sense of purpose.

* Reversed: Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring intuition, indecisiveness, a clouded mind.

21 - The World
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Correspondences: Earth, Saturn
* Upright: journeys, completions, closure, enactment, embodiment, actualization, end of one chapter and the beginning of the next, fulfillment, oneness, realization of self, travel, accomplishment, reward, integration, successful results, satisfaction, desired outcome, physical and mental strength, good health.

* Reversed: delays, inner journey, feeling of rejection, hostile environment, unfinished business.

Suit of Wands

Domains: energy, action, passion, motivation, desire, purpose, creativity, willpower, inventiveness, vigor.

Element: Fire

1 - Ace of Wands
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* Upright: creativity, willpower, desire, inspiration, courage, positivity, a new venture, intelligence, productivity.

* Reversed: lack of energy or passion, boredom, missed opportunity, delay, fall, miscommunication, unrealized, hope.

2 - Two of Wands
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* Upright: making plans or decisions, leaving home, new ideas, movement, productivity due to collaboration, success after struggle, wanderlust, hesitation, being aware of competition.

* Reversed: playing safe, fear of change, inner conflict, poor planning, indifference, listlessness, unexpected news.

3 - Three of Wands
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* Upright: movement, happiness, looking ahead, expansion, gratitude, rapid growth, activity, audacity, first signs of success, positive cooperation, reconciliation.

* Reversed: obstacles, frustration, delays, selfishness, unwillingness to cooperate with others, excess individuality.

4 - Four of Wands
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* Upright: home, community, family, peace, celebration, harmony, good friendships, prosperity, solutions, rewarded efforts.

* Reversed: lack of support, delays, conflicts at home, transience, disharmony, insecurity, pride, struggle.

5 - Five of Wands
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* Upright: rivalry, conflict, use of force, competition, arguing, obstacles, hard work, chaos and disarray, ego shutdowns and power struggles.

* Reversed: avoiding conflict, bitter competition, sick ambitions, respecting differences, irritation, pride.

6 - Six of Wands
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* Upright: victory, public recognition, good news, success, reward, progress made, pride, achievement.

* Reversed: excess pride, fall from grace, lack of recognition, unchecked confidence.

7 - Seven of Wands
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Correspondences: Air, Mercury, Gemini
* Upright: perseverance, victory, hope, maintaining control, defensiveness, good results, productivity, inventiveness, accountability.

* Reversed: loss of confidence, giving up, overwhelm, competition, threat, doubt, anxiety, challenged willpower, avoiding accountability, defensive anger.

8 - Eight of Wands
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* Upright: rapid action, movement, blocks lifted, swift decisions, travel, communication, thoughtfulness, thriving, co-creation, working with what the universe throws at us, riding the ebbs and flows of energy.

* Reversed: uncertainty, panic, doubt, waiting, slowdown, frustration, set-backs, miscommunication, disharmony.

9 - Nine of Wands
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* Upright: resilience, holding onto achievements, recognition, strength, delimitation, last stand, prudence due to past experiences, enemies lying in wait.

* Reversed: resistance, exhaustion, questioning motivations, reluctance, close-mindedness, loss of energy, a set-back, moving ahead slowly.

10 - Ten of Wands
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* Upright: important accomplishment, milestone, burden, achievement, responsibility, taking on too much, lack of perspective.

* Reversed: inability to delegate, burn out, pressure, stress, overwhelm.

11 - Page of Wands
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Alt Name: The Explorer
* Upright: excitement, exploration, growth, adventure, freedom, chance, adolescence, poor use of faculties due to lack of experience.

* Reversed: confusion, lack of direction, procrastination, miscommunication, creating conflict.

12 - Knight of Wands
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Alt Name: The Vanguard
* Upright: action, carrying out plans, fearlessness, passion, self-confidence, adventure, a journey into the unknown.

* Reversed: impulsiveness, anger, starting arguments, recklessness, unexpected change.

13 - Queen of Wands
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Alt Name: The Artist
* Upright: courage, confidence, healthy pride, determination, joy, selflessness, gentle strength, a charming person, an artistic and ambitious personality.

* Reversed: selfishness, jealousy, insecurity, aggressiveness, envy, unfaithfulness.

14 - King of Wands
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Alt Names: The Leader
* Upright: leadership, seeing the big picture, overcoming challenges, security, warmth, vision, strength, a talented person, wisdom, responsibility, a true friend.

* Reversed: impulsiveness, unrealistic expectations, pride, arrogance, narcissism, a vicious person.

Suit of Cups

Domains: happiness, joy, friendship, love, passion, deep feelings, sensitivity, goodness, receptiveness, education, relationships.

Element: Water

1 - Ace of Cups
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* Upright: new feelings, intuition, joy, conception, renewal in relationships, celebration, happiness, creative spark, kindness, fertility, abundance.

* Reversed: emptiness, creative block, emotional pain, repressed feelings, bad news, unrequited love, instability.

2 - Two of Cups
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* Upright: munity, love, partnership, mutual attraction, compatibility, balance, connection, harmonious exchanges, friendship, empathy, good intentions.

* Reversed: imbalance, disconnection, separation, disharmonious relationships, false friends, jealousy, separation.

3 - Three of Cups
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* Upright: celebration, sociability, community, friendship, joy, togetherness, reunions, success.

* Reversed: isolation, loneliness, excess, cancellations, broken promises, gossip, set-backs, over-indulgence.

4 - Four of Cups
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* Upright: regret, negativity, boredom, remorse, stagnation, disillusion, suffering, melancholy, saying no, disconnection.

* Reversed: letting go, enthusiasm, interest, return to clarity, acceptance, a new turn of events, pleasant environment.

5 - Five of Cups
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* Upright: grief, loss, sadness, loneliness, heartbreak, mourning, abandonment, guilt, trauma, emotional suffering, self pity, being in the wrong company, disputes.

* Reversed: moving on, acceptance, healing, overcoming, releasing, forgiveness, peace, reconnecting.

6 - Six of Cups
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* Upright: memories, past mistakes and experiences, healing family wounds, needing closure, comfort, nostalgia, looking back to find peace.

* Reversed: being stuck in the past or realizing it, need for independence, focus on the future, regeneration. leaving home.

7 - Seven of Cups
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* Upright: opportunity, illusion, indecision, daydreaming, procrastination, wishful thinking.

* Reversed: avoidance, feeling trapped, missed opportunity, sobriety, clarity, revelations, awakenings, determination.

8 - Eight of Cups
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* Upright: transition, walking away, letting go, abandonment, soul-searching, withdrawal, knowing when it's time to go.

* Reversed: stagnation, avoidance, fear of change or commitment, low self-esteem, staying in a bad situation.

9 - Nine of Cups
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* Upright: fulfillment of wishes, pleasure, contentment, abundance, satisfaction, emotional wealth, good self-esteem, celebration, sensuality.

* Reversed: disappointment, lack if accomplishment, unhappiness, arrogance, pessimism, unstable sense of self.

10 - Ten of Cups
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* Upright: happiness at home, relationship bliss, family, stability, security, harmony, blessing, well-being, joyful reunions.

* Reversed: disharmony, family drama, dysfunctional relationships, separation, loss, family secrets, neglect, abuse, conflict.

11 - Page of Cups
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Alt Name: The Dreamer
* Upright: happy news, emotional growth, youthfulness, new romance, relationship renewals or proposals, messages from the inner child, sensitivity, idealism.

* Reversed: childhood pain, bad news, immaturity, emotional wounds, childishness, jealousy, obsessions.

12 - Knight of Cups
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Alt Name: The Romantic
* Upright: following the heart, being daring, showing affection or kindness, creativity, imagination, peace-making, artistic personality, psychic gifts.

* Reversed: deception, disappointment, manipulation, moodiness, avoiding conflict, creative block, hindered intuition.

13 - Queen of Cups
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Alt Name: The Empath
* Upright: balanced femininity, warmth, sensitivity, intuition, faithfulness, beauty, psychic gifts, empathy, creativity, healing faculties, security, good listener.

* Reversed: insecurity, frivolousness, selfishness, a smothering presence, lack of trust, creative block, neediness.

14 - King of Cups
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Alt Names: The Counselor
* Upright: emotional maturity, compassion, balanced masculinity, faithfulness, tolerance, diplomacy, a kind heart.

* Reversed: emotional immaturity, anxious mind, coldness, depression, controlling personality, manipulation, ruthlessness.

Suit of Swords

Domains: thoughts, reason, perception, communication, mental health, truth, ideas, mind over matter, bravery, intellect.

Element: Air

1 - Ace of Swords
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* Upright: new ideas, mental clarity, focus, breakthroughs, intelligence, justice, new projects, assertiveness, good decision-making, communication, vision.

* Reversed: confusion, injustice, lack of confidence, bad decisions, misinformation, miscommunication, arguments, injustice.

2 - Two of Swords
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* Upright: difficult decisions, stalemate, feeling torn, denial, avoidance, emotional blocks, opposition, lack of clarity, stress.

* Reversed: indecision, worry, holding onto fear, being overly cautious, resentment, mental-emotional overwhelm.

3 - Three of Swords
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* Upright: grief, sadness, betrayal, sorrow, loneliness, depression, heartache, disillusion, trauma, upheaval, tears.

* Reversed: recovery, overcoming grief, releasing emotional pain, needing to let go, optimism by way of forgiveness.

4 - Four of Swords
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* Upright: worry, meditation, recuperation, self-protection, faith, planning, seeking solitude, introspection, needing rest.

* Reversed: recovery, breaking solitude, restlessness, burnout, lack of faith in self, mental awakening, need for self-care.

5 - Five of Swords
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* Upright: self-sacrifice, mental obstacles, self-sabotage, defeat, intimidation, hostility, deception, stress, lack of communication, self defense/protection.

* Reversed: resolution, return to peace, ending conflicts, surrender, remorse, accountability, taking responsibility.

6 - Six of Swords
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* Upright: moving forward after a struggle, calm after the storm, journey, escape, relief, following guidance, stability.

* Reversed: slow progress, instability, disrupted journey, omen of challenges ahead, delays, feeling stuck.

7 - Seven of Swords
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* Upright: deceit, risk-taking, false friends, adaptability, cunning, cleverness, manipulation, cheating, scheming, lack of conscience, dishonesty.

* Reversed: return to conscience, malice, confessions, honesty, ignoring signals, cowardice, avoiding consequences.

8 - Eight of Swords
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* Upright: restriction, powerlessness, fear, mental struggles, hopelessness, perceived captivity, anxiety, victimization, feeling paralyzed.

* Reversed: releasing fear, return to freedom, self-empowerment, surrender, facing the truth, survivor mentality, resiliency.

9 - Nine of Swords
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* Upright: giving in to fear, paralyzing anxiety, guilt, shame, inability to cope, remorse, self-fulfilling prophecies.

* Reversed: improvement, chance of recovery, facing reality, welcoming help, excess guilt or shame, self-loathing.

10 - Ten of Swords
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* Upright: betrayal, exhaustion, collapse, feeling like a failure, martyrdom, violence toward self, backstabbing behavior.

* Reversed: rising above, overcoming struggles, learning from the past.

11 - Page of Swords
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Alt Name: The Scholar
* Upright: need for patience or carefulness, curiosity, truthfulness in communication, speaking out, restoring fairness.

* Reversed: defensiveness, lack of clarity, sarcasm, negativity, being distracted, mental agitation.

12 - Knight of Swords
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Alt Name: The Genius
* Upright: seizing opportunity, assertiveness, courage, rebellion, ambition, leadership.

* Reversed: missed opportunity, arrogance, aggressiveness, forcefulness, impatience, inferiority complex.

13 - Queen of Swords
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Alt Name: The Judge
* Upright: protection of self and others, mental strength, open-mindedness, wit, independence, discernment, honesty, matriarchy.

* Reversed: lack of empathy, criticism, difficulty forgiving, spite, repressed trauma, pessimism, bitterness, cruelty.

14 - King of Swords
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Alt Names: The Advocate
* Upright: logic, rationality, self-discipline, inner strength, honesty, integrity, good judgment, fairness, intelligence.

* Reversed: irrationality, excess control, cynicism, judgmental attitude, coldness, obsession with power, patriarchy.

Suit of Pentacles

Domains: resources, wealth, labor, routine, the body, material reality, values, manifestation.

Element: Earth

1 - Ace of Pentacles
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* Upright: new opportunity, feelings of security or stability, faith in the abundant self, manifestation, gifts, savings.

* Reversed: missing opportunities, scarcity, poor finances, insecurity, excess spending or fear of spending, money trauma.

2 - Two of Pentacles
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* Upright: seeking balance, partnerships, transactions, resourcefulness, adaptability, financial decisions.

* Reversed: physical imbalance, lack of planning, overwhelm, loss, confusion.

3 - Three of Pentacles
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* Upright: learning new skills, collaboration, teamwork, commitment, building up, determination, effort, worthwhile work.

* Reversed: apathy, lack of motivation or commitment, not learning from mistakes, refusing help.

4 - Four of Pentacles
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* Upright: possessiveness, control, greed, savings, materialism, hoarding, protecting unnecessarily, deep feelings of scarcity, isolation.

* Reversed: letting go, sharing, generosity, making room for the new, openness.

5 - Five of Pentacles
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* Upright: hardship, lack mentality, material struggles, adversity, poor health, loss, feeling isolated.

* Reversed: return to security, better health, forgiveness, letting go of harmful behaviors, positive change.

6 - Six of Pentacles
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* Upright: generosity, charity, supporting others, feelings of prosperity or wealth, control over one's reality, gratitude, trust, equality, reward, fairness.

* Reversed: abuse of power, inequality, being or feeling undervalued.

7 - Seven of Pentacles
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* Upright: efforts paying off, harvest, reward, profit, nurturing, patience, manifestation, first evidence of success.

* Reversed: procrastination, doubting self, poor management, setbacks, impatience, change of plans, laziness, aimlessness.

8 - Eight of Pentacles
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* Upright: building success, commitment, seeing things through, achieving security, productivity, results, ambition, dedication.

* Reversed: difficulty concentrating on goals, boredom, materialism, insecurity, failure, lack of ambition.

9 - Nine of Pentacles
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* Upright: achieving stability, prosperity, achievement, luxury, abundance, maturity, independence, thriving, freedom, security, beauty.

* Reversed: self-doubt, recklessness, overworking oneself, insecurity, over-indulgence, superficiality, dishonesty.

10 - Ten of Pentacles
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* Upright: profound security, domestic bliss, inheritance, ancestry, taking responsibility at home or at work, good values, cultivating roots, tradition, legacy.

* Reversed: unstable foundation, family issues, conflicts about finances, loss.

11 - Page of Pentacles
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Alt Name: The Maker
* Upright: promising beginnings, ambitious personality, seizing opportunity, faith, excitement, curiosity, consistency, health, creative self expression.

* Reversed: uncertainty, irresponsibility, foolishness, frustration, immaturity.

12 - Knight of Pentacles
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Alt Name: The Artisan
* Upright: practicality, enjoying work, patience, persistence, responsibility, essential labor of making a place comfortable, sustainable, and lovely.

* Reversed: impatience, unreliability, lack of common sense, obsession, stubbornness, boredom, not finishing projects.

13 - Queen of Pentacles
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Alt Name: The Curator
* Upright: grounded femininity, generosity, loyalty, independence, practicality, sensibility, kindness, mothering, nurturing, defining core values and carrying them in our material reality.

* Reversed: jealousy, envy, shallowness, lack of commitment, neglect, meanness, being stuck, lack of inventiveness.

14 - King of Pentacles
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Alt Names: The Leader
* Upright: maturity, grounded masculinity, security, stability, success, reaching goals, being dependable, providing confidently, caring for something through all its cycles of change and transition.

* Reversed: immaturity, materialism, unfaithfulness, corruption, greed, disloyalty, being supportive.