Post by moonwind333 on Apr 20, 2006 17:01:09 GMT -5
SPADES
This suit is associated with:
The Element – Air*
The Season – Spring*
The Zodiac Signs – Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius*
The Planets – Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Uranus*
(* in other traditions these associations are attributed to the Clubs)
Swords in the Tarot
Physically the Spades represent those with dark or olive complexions, dark or black hair, and dark or black eyes who tend to be strong and take an unemotional approach to life’s problems.
This suit represents the dark recesses of the mind and can show things that block you or hold you down, the things that can prevent you from moving on to achievement. It tells of habits and patterns that can only hurt you. Spades speak of things you need to let go of, of hard decisions, and deep worry, or of changes that need to be made.
Ace of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Conflicts
*Obstacles
*Difficult affair
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To bring a problem, conflict, or trouble to a head.
*To gain knowledge concerning a question or problem.
*To reveal emotional conflicts or obsessions around one.
*To help remove oneself from a difficult love affair.
*To reveal obstacles blocking ones way concerning a question or problem.
Two of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Scandal
*Danger of deceit
*Gossip
*Change
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To bring about a quick change in location.
*To bring about a change of relationship.
*To help when torn between choices.
*To bring about an unwanted but necessary separation.
*To reveal those who may be causing scandal or gossip.
Three of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Partings
*Faithlessness
*Infidelity
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To point out possible misfortune or infidelity in love or marriage.
*To point out any troubles with partnerships.
*To help move on and not dwell on unhappiness or perceived loss of pride.
Four of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Jealousy
*Business troubles
*Need to rest from turmoil
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To point out where any business trouble comes from.
*To avoid harmful jealousy
*For help in retreating for a rest.
*For decisions that need to be made while calm.
*To withdraw for a time to heal.
Five of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Interference
*Setbacks
*Limitations
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To overcome limitations and bring success in business or love after much time and hard work.
*To stop other people from interfering in ones home or business life.
*To bring about a change of opinion.
*To overcome any setbacks one may be experiencing.
Six of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Improvements
*Moving on
*Regrets/Sorrows
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To bring about small improvements.
*To help ease sorrows.
*To help bring about a journey away from difficulties.
*To bring improvements in life in general.
Seven of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Loss of friendship
*Evasion
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To guard against a possible loss of friendship.
*To help avoid serious arguments.
*To help shoulder an unexpected burden.
Eight of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Restrictions
*Disappointment
*Opposition
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To help overcome the fear of leaving a bad situation.
*To examine all relationships closely.
*To point out false friends or someone who may betray you if you feel threatened – most trouble can be avoided if caught early. Trust your instincts.
Nine of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Depression
*Self-Cruelty
*Delays
*Quarrels
*Bad luck
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To point out where delays are coming from.
*To help overcome bad luck.
(if other cards can be used instead, avoid using this card)
Ten of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Worry
*Termination
*Being realistic
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*For help in facing situations realistically.
Jack of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*A child or young person (under age 25) of either sex that has a dark or olive complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair.
*Someone who is well-meaning, but immature and unreliable.
*A precocious youth.
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*For anyone as described above.
*To bring about variety in your life.
*To point out a troublemaker.
Queen of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*A mature woman (over age 25) or a mother of any age who has a dark or olive complexion, dark hair, and dark eyes.
*A woman who is disciplined, logical, and powerful.
*A widow.
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*For anyone as described above.
*To bring to you a woman powerful in legal and business matters.
King of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*A mature man (over age 25) who has a dark or olive complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair.
*A man who can render judgments.
*A man involved in communications.
*An ambitious and authoritative man.
*A man who is usually successful in his endeavors.
*A man who has gathered wisdom in old age.
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*For anyone as described above.
*To bring to you a man who powerful in legal and business matters.
This suit is associated with:
The Element – Air*
The Season – Spring*
The Zodiac Signs – Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius*
The Planets – Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Uranus*
(* in other traditions these associations are attributed to the Clubs)
Swords in the Tarot
Physically the Spades represent those with dark or olive complexions, dark or black hair, and dark or black eyes who tend to be strong and take an unemotional approach to life’s problems.
This suit represents the dark recesses of the mind and can show things that block you or hold you down, the things that can prevent you from moving on to achievement. It tells of habits and patterns that can only hurt you. Spades speak of things you need to let go of, of hard decisions, and deep worry, or of changes that need to be made.
Ace of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Conflicts
*Obstacles
*Difficult affair
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To bring a problem, conflict, or trouble to a head.
*To gain knowledge concerning a question or problem.
*To reveal emotional conflicts or obsessions around one.
*To help remove oneself from a difficult love affair.
*To reveal obstacles blocking ones way concerning a question or problem.
Two of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Scandal
*Danger of deceit
*Gossip
*Change
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To bring about a quick change in location.
*To bring about a change of relationship.
*To help when torn between choices.
*To bring about an unwanted but necessary separation.
*To reveal those who may be causing scandal or gossip.
Three of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Partings
*Faithlessness
*Infidelity
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To point out possible misfortune or infidelity in love or marriage.
*To point out any troubles with partnerships.
*To help move on and not dwell on unhappiness or perceived loss of pride.
Four of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Jealousy
*Business troubles
*Need to rest from turmoil
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To point out where any business trouble comes from.
*To avoid harmful jealousy
*For help in retreating for a rest.
*For decisions that need to be made while calm.
*To withdraw for a time to heal.
Five of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Interference
*Setbacks
*Limitations
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To overcome limitations and bring success in business or love after much time and hard work.
*To stop other people from interfering in ones home or business life.
*To bring about a change of opinion.
*To overcome any setbacks one may be experiencing.
Six of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Improvements
*Moving on
*Regrets/Sorrows
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To bring about small improvements.
*To help ease sorrows.
*To help bring about a journey away from difficulties.
*To bring improvements in life in general.
Seven of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Loss of friendship
*Evasion
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To guard against a possible loss of friendship.
*To help avoid serious arguments.
*To help shoulder an unexpected burden.
Eight of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Restrictions
*Disappointment
*Opposition
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To help overcome the fear of leaving a bad situation.
*To examine all relationships closely.
*To point out false friends or someone who may betray you if you feel threatened – most trouble can be avoided if caught early. Trust your instincts.
Nine of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Depression
*Self-Cruelty
*Delays
*Quarrels
*Bad luck
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*To point out where delays are coming from.
*To help overcome bad luck.
(if other cards can be used instead, avoid using this card)
Ten of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*Worry
*Termination
*Being realistic
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*For help in facing situations realistically.
Jack of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*A child or young person (under age 25) of either sex that has a dark or olive complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair.
*Someone who is well-meaning, but immature and unreliable.
*A precocious youth.
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*For anyone as described above.
*To bring about variety in your life.
*To point out a troublemaker.
Queen of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*A mature woman (over age 25) or a mother of any age who has a dark or olive complexion, dark hair, and dark eyes.
*A woman who is disciplined, logical, and powerful.
*A widow.
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*For anyone as described above.
*To bring to you a woman powerful in legal and business matters.
King of Spades:
This card, depending how it appears in a reading, denotes:
*A mature man (over age 25) who has a dark or olive complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair.
*A man who can render judgments.
*A man involved in communications.
*An ambitious and authoritative man.
*A man who is usually successful in his endeavors.
*A man who has gathered wisdom in old age.
Therefore, use this card for meditation or as a significator:
*For anyone as described above.
*To bring to you a man who powerful in legal and business matters.