Card for today, 31st July 2021

Rider Waite card No 44, IX of Cups

Cups: Nine
Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter in Pisces [For more information, click]
Keywords: pleasure, well being, satisfied.
Description: The Nine of Cups is one of happiness and well being. Many good times and celebrations are likely to occur when this card appears. Excellent social life, parties, good friends and fun. Places where people meet. Good health, happiness and popularity. Relationships will be very fulfilling. Ease of communication and the flow of new ideas.
Upright Associations: An assured future, emotional well-being, the realization of dreams. Contentment, complacency, over-indulgence, solitary achievement. Hosting a gathering, getting your wish.
Reversed Associations: Fidelity, complacency, spoilt, taking love &/or life for granted. Never being satisfied, superficial attachments, over-indulgence, narcissism. Choosing spiritual over material.

Card for today, 30th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 5, V Hierophant

Hierophant
Astrological Correspondence: Taurus
Keywords: teaching, school, blessing, ritual, marriage, acting
Description: As a priest, the Pope represents traditional values and moral development. He is the wise teacher or counsellor guiding groups or collectives on their path in search for spiritual truth or meaning. 
Depicted as a religious figure in ceremonial vestments he interprets secret mysteries, divine law, and theological doctrine. Although this card describes that he is linked to the church, the Pope signifies not only organised religion but also focuses on groups in general, such as schools, teams, companies, any group with fixed roles and assigned responsibilities. The Pope is a symbol for rules, procedures, structure, and ritual, creating harmony within groups and staying their course so they can find identity and progress as a whole. 
Upright Associations: Ritual and routine, religious guidance and authority, academic preparation. Quest for knowledge and wisdom. Good advice, mercy, kindness, compassion, and respectful conformity.
The negative imagery symbolism dogmatism and inflexibility, extreme conformity, or conventionalism.
Reversed Associations: Bound by rules & tradition. Danger, weakness, persecution, stubbornness. Liberation from rules, unorthodox behavior, unsound advice.

Card for today, 29th July 2021

Rider Wait card No 47, Knight of Cups

Cups: Knight
Astrological Correspondence: None.
Keywords: romantic, imaginative, sensitive, refined, introspective.
Description: The Knight or Prince of Cups can have two meanings. The first interpretation is a young man who enjoys life and likes to live it to the fullest. He is generally thoughtful and loving to those he cares about. The second meaning is that a certain emotional situation is progressing nicely. A faithful lover or good friend, enthusiastic, passionate and amiable. He brings offers and opportunities. The Knight is often poetic and graceful.
Upright Associations: An intelligent but restless person, artistic, refined, amiable and full of high principals. Romantic dreamer, invitations, idealistic, empathic, following your heart.
Reversed Associations: Wanting affection, trickster, deception, flirtatious. Lack of self-worth, emotional dishonesty, illusion, escapism, false modesty, denial of personal power.

Card for today, 28th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 24, III of Wands

Wands: Three
Astrological Correspondence: Sun in Aries [For more information click]
Keywords:  success, astute business person, opportunist, knowledge and experience.
Description: The Three of Wands indicates opportunities and success are at hand, but knowledge and skill are essential components if this formula is to achieve rewards. 
Upright Associations:  Co-operation in material affairs, fruitful partnerships, accepting practical help. Assessment, appreciation. realized goals.
Reversed Associations: Problems will be solved. Being too passive, difficulty in taking action. lack of confidence, disturbing past. Need for a decision.

Card for today, 27th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 12, XII Hanged Man

Hanged Man
Astrological Correspondence: Neptune
Keywords: stop, retreat, reflect (change point of view), observe, meditate
Description: The Hanged Man is an unsettling, mysterious card, because it symbolises the reversal of our life situations, all contradictions we face in ourselves and in life in general, paradox in action. Although the Hanged Man seems restricted and helpless, he looks calm and relaxed. 
In this position the card represents the rational mind being turned off, acceptance of a new situation, a unique point of view, reflection and serenity. Deeply thoughtful he seems to have reached a higher consciousness. By letting go and giving up, as painful as it may be, this symbolism suggests that we can overcome restrictions, find what we have been looking for, and ultimately become free, self-determined beings.
Upright Associations: Adaptability to change, reversal, transformation, pausing to reflect. Rebirth, readjustment, suspension. Sacrificing one thing to obtain another. Stepping back to leap.
In a negative setting the symbolism suggests manipulation, passivity, useless sacrifice, and apathy.
Reversed Associations: Crime and punishment, pain, selfishness, the sacrifice of success, surrender. A great contentment in life. Materialism, need for approval.

Card for today, 26th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 75, Knight of Coins

Coins: Knight
Astrological Correspondence: None.
Keywords: future projects and ventures, offers of some kind.
Description: The Knight or Prince of Coins has two meanings. The first indicates a young man who is very practical. The second indicates further development of a material venture which, if handled correctly, could bring about future projects.
Upright Associations: Practical, sensuous, patient, methodical, progress. Sensible course, dependability, industriousness, hard work, conviction. Beneficial science, finding meaning, nature.
Reversed Associations: Confusion, missing vision, instability, greed, indolence. Apathy, material preoccupation, inactivity, tiredness, necessary inner turning.

Card for today, 25th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 51, II of Swords

Swords: Two
Astrological Correspondence: Moon in Libra. [For more information, click]
Keywords: balance, adversity, friendship.
Description: The Two of Swords indicates an argument or parting of ways. The persons involved are not able to find a common point of interest, so the best alternative is to agree to disagree. Friendship at a time of adversity. An ally upon whom you can depend. A decision has to be made logically, but there are no clues as to which direction to take. A balance between two equally matched opponents. A duel, either literally or one fought with words.
Upright Associations: Weighing, balancing, merging, deciding. Resolution of differences and the restoration of peace. Denial, need for space, looking inward.
Reversed Associations: Betrayal, fraud, overprotective, renewed action. Making a decision, broken tension, external focus.

Card for today, 24th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 21, XXI The World

The World
Astrological Correspondence: Saturn
Keywords: goal, realisation, expansion, world travel, fulfillment.
Description: The World card, regarded as the best card in the major arcana is a symbol for all that we can accomplish on our path through life, for perfection, beauty, success, and public recognition. This is where the cycle ends and begins again. Happiness and wholeness are key elements that provide a sense of physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. Signalling accomplishment and reaching one's goals the World card makes us aware that in completing this cycle we are ready to embark on a new adventure. We are prepared and preparing for another journey with higher awareness, knowing that active engagement and service is called for.
Upright Associations: Completion, perfection, recognition, honours, the end result, success, fulfillment, triumph, eternal life. Abundance, union, wellbeing.
In a negative situation this card can point to major obstacles in our path, to set backs, to loose ends we have left untied as well as lack of commitment.
Reversed Associations:  Loose ends, jealousy, failure, despair, hesitant. Feeling undeserving, fear of being disappointed. Need to remain confident and committed.

PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT

Which can be loosely translated from the Latin as “let whoever earns the palm bear it. ” The expression reflects the broad significance of palms, palm fronds and other branches of foliage as symbols of triumph, victory, ascension and regeneration in ancient times, and in particular may allude to the Roman custom of giving the victorious gladiator a palm branch as reward for prowess.

This picture was taken from the book

"The Divine Pymander of Hermes Mercurius Trismergistus."

Card for today, 23rd July 2021

Rider Waite card No 35, King of Wands

Wands: King

Astrological Correspondence: (Aries)
Keywords: strong, mature, experienced and knowledgeable, leader, the main man, father figure.
Description: The King of Wands is an energetic man who is often in a position of leadership, either in business, politics, or religion. He is normally very successful and exudes self-confidence.
Upright Associations: A gentleman, a good father, passionate, generous, a fair-minded leader. Entrepreneur, resolute, ability to negotiate, integrity motivation.
Reversed Associations: Bad advice, eccentric, blatant vulgarity, intolerant, narrow-minded. Arrogance, inflexibility, relinquish control, accepting limits, repression, unrealized potential.

Card for today, 22nd July 2021

Rider Waite card No 65, II of Coins

Coins: Two

Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter in Capricorn [For more information, click]
Keywords: financial control, juggling money, possible short journeys, future nest eggs.
Description: The Two of Coins indicates that enough money to pay the bills will come just when needed. Tight control of finances is necessary to ensure debt is controlled.
Upright Associations: Imminent change, and the need and ability to maintain harmony while juggling with different aspects of the situation. Flexibility, fun, playfulness.
Reversed Associations: Superficial harmony, artificial happiness, letters. Over: burdened, worked, playfulness. Carefree, careless, immature, inflexible.

Card for today, 21st July 2021

Rider Waite card No 13, XIII Death

Death XIII

Astrological Correspondence: Scorpio

Keywords: change, renewal, transforming, rebirth, a fresh start.

Description: Initially a nameless card, Death very seldom literally means death. Instead it is the image of profound transformation, the ending of one cycle, and the transition into a new state. It symbolises sudden and inevitable change, death of the old self so that the new consciousness can emerge. The experience can be saddening or painful and we might be reluctant to accept the inevitability of the ending. To accept and recognise the necessity of endings, liberates and allows for inner change, rebirth, and renewal.

Upright Associations: The completion of a phase or cycle. An abrupt change of circumstances. Transformation, making way for something new. Death or bereavement.

The negative interpretation is depression due to neglecting that a cycle has come to an end, break-up of relationships, obsession, and stagnation.

Reversed Associations: Sleep, sloth, birth. A refusal to let change happen, or a situation end. Deep depression, decay, refusal to let go, stagnation.

Card for today, 20th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 41, VI of Cups

Cups: Six

Astrological Correspondence: Sun in Scorpio [For more information, click]
Keywords: reflecting the past, memory.
Description: The Six of Cups indicates thinking about the good times from the past. Friends and family may come into the picture, which could bring about recollections of fond memories. Strong links to the past, perhaps an old friend or lover will turn up soon. Childhood, past efforts are about to be rewarded. The answer to a specific question lies in a similar situation in the past. Possibly a move of home nearer to your point of origin.
Upright Associations: A gift received, happiness and pleasure from a renewed friendship, a gift from an admirer, new opportunities. Nostalgia, childhood issue coming to the surface.
Reversed Associations: An inheritance, memories from the recent past, clinging to the past, not accepting responsibilities. Regeneration, releasing past pain, letting go of attachments.

Card for today, 19th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 57, VIII of Swords

Swords: Eight

Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter in Gemini [For more information, click]

Keywords: restrictions, entrapment.

Description: The Eight of Swords indicates a type of bondage. This bondage is likely to be verbal in nature as the person in question is not able to say what is on his or her mind. There seems to be a sense of entrapment where the person is not able to move because of prevailing circumstances that are the result of decisions made in the past. A run of bad luck, and so, much patient effort is needed to get out of this difficult situation. Help is available if you can forget pride and ask for it. Restrictions will gradually fade.

Upright Associations: Restricted action, indecision, temporary weakness. Jealousy of colleagues. Fear, self-restriction, being bound to expectations, isolation, inhibition. Playing the martyr.

Reversed Associations: Difficulties, an accident, an unexpected event, feelings of frustration, restrictions being lifted, moving on. Release, quarrels finding your voice.

Card for today, 18th July 2021

Rider Waite the card with no number, The Fool

The Fool

Astrological Correspondence: Uranus

Keywords: open to possibilities, journey, quest for something, to realise a dream, etc.

Description: The Fool is the card without a number. It usually is positioned at the beginning of the major arcana but can be either at the beginning or the end as it depicts our learning experience through life from beginning to end. The Fool signifies one's potential and abilities. Embarking on his journey toward self-knowledge, the Fool is at the same time adventurous and fearful, seemingly open to all possibilities, yet apparently unaware of the dangers along the way. Irrational impulses, foolishness, and poor judgement are some of the negative aspects of this card. At the end of his journey the Fool has learned life's lessons and is aware of his place in the world and in one with himself.

Upright Associations: New beginnings, either mental spiritual or physical, new adventures, life-cycles, and new opportunities. Leaping off into the unknown, playfulness, openness.

Reversed Associations: Fear, distancing oneself from life, indifference, apathy, foolishness. reluctance to accept responsibility, confusion, the need for caution, naivety, The need for more information before starting a new venture.

Card for today, 17th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 72, IX of Coins

Coins: Nine

Astrological Correspondence: Venus in Virgo

Keywords: rest and recuperation, achievement, relax.

Description: The influence of the Nine of Coins indicates that a plateau of earning has been achieved. This is an opportune time to take a vacation, which will be a well deserved rest.

Upright Associations: Satisfaction, self-reliance, financial reward, retirement, realisation of  investments. Pleasure, fulfillment, self-assured & spiritually aware. Productive, well-deserved success.

Reversed Associations: Hopes unfulfilled, employing ruthless methods, to marry for material rewards. Entanglements, unwise decisions, losing your way, lack of discipline.

Card for today, 16th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 60, Page of Swords

Swords: Page
Astrological Correspondence: (Gemini)
Keywords: a message, news, contacts, gossip.
Description: The Page or Princess of Swords has two meanings. The first interpretation indicates that a message of some sort is forthcoming. Some communicative development is taking place care must be taken to ensure it progresses smoothly. The second interpretation of this card is a child or young person who tends to be very chatty. A quick-witted and intelligent youngster, eloquent and sharp. Eager to learn and adept at turning situations to his or her advantage. The Page may bring news, contacts and gossip.
Upright Associations: Grace, dexterity, vision, diplomatic, discerning, a great negotiator. Decisiveness, penetrating insight, curiosity, aloof, objective, electronic communications.
Reversed Associations: Surprising news, frantic, impulsive, great excitement. Detachment, hypocrisy, spying, caught up in details, malice.

Card for today, 15th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 40, V of Cups

Cups: Five

Astrological Correspondence: Mars in Scorpio [For more information, click]

Keywords: sorrow, disappointment, unhappy.

Description: Five of Cups is a melancholy card. The person in question has been disappointed in some way and is therefore a little depressed. The depression is not as great as that of The Moon, but he or she is nevertheless unhappy. Even though they feel let down, they will be able to learn to help build upon a better future. Loss of a relationship, sorrow, emotional hurt and feeling of worthlessness. However, although the card seems to be grim, the outlook is good and urges you to stop crying over spilt milk and look in another direction for happiness.

Upright Associations: Sorrow, loss, broken relationship, disillusionment, the need to start again. Angry, self-knowledge, inheritance, letting go, unused talents, sacrifice.

Reversed Associations: Reunion after a separation, lesser sacrifice, hope, regret, refusing to grieve or move beyond grief. A new beginning.

Card for today, 14th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 17, XVII Star

Star XVII

Astrological Correspondence: Aquarius
Keywords: harmony, abundance, generosity, humility.
Description: The Star, being one of the very positive cards of the Tarot, reminds us of hope and inspiration. The Star is the symbol for our faith in the future, for feeling guided on our path by its calm and serene light. As we can feel confident to not lose our direction, we regain motivation and inner strength and can experience peace of mind. The Star protects the future and gathers the forces necessary to expand our knowledge and develop emotionally and spiritually. The sense of protection, promise, inspiration, and joy encourages us to develop our talents to achieve our ideals.
Upright Associations: Hope, faith, inspiration, intuition, optimism, insight, spiritual love, pleasure, harmony, conceiving a dream.
Even in an unfavourable situation the negative elements merely throw obstacles in our way, like pessimism, a lack of realism, or the inability to accept a helping hand, thus leading to possible failure.
Reversed Associations: Failure, lack of awareness, emotional isolation, inventiveness. Rethinking dreams, inability to accept help, unfailing hope.

Card for today, 13th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 59, X of Swords

Swords: Ten

Astrological Correspondence: Sun and Moon in Gemini [For more information, click]
Keywords: ruin, betrayal, loss.
Description: The Ten of Swords is the card of ultimate betrayal. This card indicates that hope for outcomes are not likely to transpire and a sense of loss will come. When this card is the answer to a question relating to a partnership, it is best to have only minimal dealings with the person referred to because, at best, disappointment is likely to be the outcome of this liaison. This is the worst card in the pack. Lost, cold and loveless this card shows the lowest point in fortune. However, since this is the worst it can only get better, improvements must surely follow. The only way from here is up
Upright Associations: Misfortune, plans in ruins, defeat and failure. Hitting rock bottom, betrayal, the end of a cycle. Depression, dispelling false beliefs, overkill. A new day dawns.
Reversed Associations: Temporary success, drastic change, great pain, heartache, sadness. Improvements, turning a corner, opportunity for liberation.

Card for today, 12th July 2021

Rider Waite card No 11, XI Justice

Justice XI

Astrological Correspondence: Libra
Keywords: balance, rules, detachment, karma
Description: Based on the realisation that life is ultimately fair and just, the Justice card symbolises balance, harmony, and fairness in our lives. She represents the choices we make, and reminds us to base them on planning, reflection, rationality, and a weighing of options between the sword and the scales. In love relationships honesty, respect, and loyalty, in professional life reflect this by essential values like professionalism, respect for established processes and procedures and adherence to reporting systems.
Upright Associations: Harmony, balance, equanimity. The resolution of conflicts, arbitration.  fair minded, considerate, accepting responsibility.
In negative situations this card can resemble imbalance, coldness, and a destructive streak impeding relationships.
Reversed Associations: Delays, injustice, legal entanglements, bias and a lack of balance. Denying responsibility, the need to apologize, blaming others.