People in the Tarot

People in the Major Arcana

People sometimes manifest themselves as characters in the Major Arcana. Usually, when a card in the Major Arcana represents a person, he or she is likely to have a profound impact on the person's life

The Fool

The Fool represents someone who is just starting out in pursuit of a path. This person is usually inexperienced in what he or she is about to start doing and will have to learn the skills necessary to ensure success. Many times The Fool is actually the querent in the reading. As we change from path to path throughout our life.

The Magician

The Magician is someone who has just completed his or her training and now needs to go out and create their own destiny based upon what they have learned. They are also somewhat smooth talkers, and things do not appear, as they seem. Therefore, caution must be exercised when dealing with this person because he or she may be an adept confidence artist and may only be fooling themselves with their own nievety.

The High Priestess

The High Priestess is an independent woman who can carry with her a lot of emotional scars that are the reason she is not able to form harmonious relationships with others. Actually, her independence is merely a facade, because in reality she yearns for closeness, but fears rejection. Because The High Priestess has been hurt by those she trusted, she has learned to rely on herself instead of placing her self-worth into the hands of others.

The Empress

The Empress is an older woman who may be the motherly figure of the family. She has power merely because she gave birth to her family clan. If she is of a jealous disposition she can wreak havoc on the lives of outsiders who seek to come into the family unit.

The Emperor

The Emperor is a powerful man. Even if he is not the designated boss, he nevertheless has the power to influence a person's career or destiny. Some readers regard him as the Wise Man mainly due to his vast experience and worldly knowledge and expertise.

The Hierophant

The Hierophant is usually a religious person or teacher who possesses much wisdom and knowledge. He can sometimes be regarded as the Pope in who all of us recognise as Gods earthly representative.

The Lovers

As persons, The Lovers are a couple in-love. Because both persons in this union are in the first stages of courtship, they do not yet realise that the other is not a perfect human being. There is also someone who can be seen as an intruder into a relationship and much skill will be necessary to effectively deal with him or her.

The Chariot

The Chariot is someone who is always on the move. He or she will ultimately find success because he is persistent and will never accept defeat.

Strength

Strength is often a strong-willed individual who is usually in a position of leadership. These people are often not the official leaders, but have been elected by their peers as the group's unofficial leader because of their level-headedness and good judgement. Often this person has had to encounter many trials, which gives him or her the wisdom to make sound decisions. Strength can manifest as a person who enjoys the company of animals.

The Hermit

The Hermit is somewhat of a loner who is more comfortable in his own company. Many times The Hermit manifests as the querent in the reading because all of the Answers they seeks are actually within. So until the querent obtains the Answers from within a period of solitude will persist.

The Wheel of Fortune

The Wheel of Fortune is someone who the querent was Karmicly destined to meet in order to bring about life-changing events. They could also bring with them a period of luck for the querent which may last for some period of time.

Justice

Justice is a rational, logical person who generally acts as a mediator. He or she does not let emotional ties get in the way of their judgements and therefore don't lose any sleep if anyone is unhappy with the decision they have made. They bring a sense of balance to a situation.

The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man is somewhat of a martyr who tends to live life based on faith rather than taking control of his or her own destiny. They have dug themselves into a rut and fail to see anyway of getting out. Sometimes we all go through this at different periods in our lives. A type of complacency, unable to break free.

Death

Death is someone who brings about profound and extreme changes. Unlike the Hanged Man, this person gives a sense of reality back into our lives and allows us the freedom to now start making the changes necessary to change inwardly as well as externally.

Temperance

Temperance takes life easy and doesn't do anything in extremes because his or her ultimate goal is equilibrium. They could also test certain situations that have manifested over the past, which the querent has been unable or failed to test themselves.

The Devil

The Devil is someone who is involved with earthly pursuits, a strong character who may also have sexual, hidden agendas. He or she may not necessarily be a friend, but the querent must work with this person in some way before they can progress unto other levels of reality.

The Tower

The Tower is someone who shakes things up a bit. He or she often causes a lot of animosity because people don't generally like change, which must inevitably transpire if we are to evolve. Unlike the Wheel which mat be destined to happen, this person is more deliberate in their intentions.

The Star

The Star is someone who brings hope to the querent. It is unlikely they will fulfil their dreams, but without hope there is no future to dream of. The querent must have belief in something to enable them to pursue their dreams and so bring positiveness back into their life.

The Moon

The Moon is very illusive. A confused soul due to past emotional upheavals which they still carry with them in the present, At times The Moon can be insecure as well as insincere, so the querent must watch carefully for any deceit and must never regard this person as on the same level as themselves.

The Sun

The Sun is happy and cheerful. He or she brings along a lot of illumination and can be a breath of fresh air to the weary. Suddenly life becomes worth living again. The Sun, however, can at times be arrogant and may consider him or herself to be superior in some way to the querent.

Judgement

Judgement is usually someone with whom the (querent has had dealings in a past life and they have agreed to meet up with again in this life to settle some unfinished business. Judgement can be positive or negative, but his or her influence depends mainly on what has transpired ages ago.

The World

The "World brings with him or her the final events to a scenario that has reached its conclusion. After meeting the person represented by The World, the querent will need to begin a new path because the situation has been resolved. A strong possibility for worldly travel could open up to the querent due to the influence of this person.

People in the Tarot (Suits)

Occasionally individuals will manifest themselves in a reading, usually in the form of a court card or a card from the Major Arcana. The reader must now try to use their best intuition regarding the matter to promote an accurate interpretation of events. If the client knows someone similar to the character described by the card, this is a good indication that it represents an actual person. Even if the client is not yet aware of such a person, one may come into the picture at a later date to fulfil the reading. If the reader is not sure whether a card depicts a person or circumstance, it is best to inform the client of all possible aspects relating to the card.

Wands, Staves

A court card in the suit of Wands represents a person who is fiery, active, energetic, and lively. He or she is likely to be involved in getting what they want out of life and most probably they have the astrological signs of Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius highly placed in their natal horoscope. They will have a lot of energy, drive, and a tremendous will to succeed. They are generally very assertive and can be aggressive in their pursuit of success. They enjoy life, want to have a good time, and can be quite egocentric in the pursuit of their wishes.

Pentacles, Coins

A court card in the suit of Pentacles represents a person who is practical, earthy, and grounded. He or she is likely to be involved with work, getting establishing in their career and accumulating wealth. They very likely have the astrological signs of Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn strongly aspected in their natal horoscopes. They are sensuous and enjoy their earthly pleasures. They generally like to make money, own property, and need to be surrounded by luxury. Because they are primarily concerned with the material and sensual aspects of life, they may have a tendency to overindulge in food, sex, drink, or recreational drugs.

Swords

A court card in the suit of Swords represents a person who is witty, intelligent, and sociable. He or she is likely to be involved with communications, relationships, or socialising on some level. They will most probably have the astrological signs Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius strongly aspected in their birth horoscopes. They are verbal and intellectual, and must be mentally stimulated or will easily become bored. They enjoy socialising and need a varied assortment of friends to accommodate their diverse interests

Cups, Chalices

A court card in the suit of Cups represents a person who is warm, emotional, intuitive, and caring. He or she is likely to be highly sensitive, emotional, and psychic. They very likely have the astrological signs of Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces strongly aspected in their birth horoscope. They are very sensitive and caring, and this sensitivity can range from pure to compulsive love. Because they have such high ideals they may fantasies too much or become depressed when reality doesn't meet their expectations.

People in the Court Cards

The King normally represents an older or mature man.

The Queen normally represents an older or mature woman.

The Knight or Prince normally represents a young man.

The Page or Princess normally represents a young woman/man or child.