Have you ever wanted to learn to read the Tarot, but have endured having to memorize the meanings of the 78 cards? Well, here’s the secret: if you learn the basics of numbers 1 to 10, you will have an advantage in reading the Arcana, as Tarot and numerology go hand in hand. Competence!
Numbers of the Minor Arcana
There are 56 Minor Arcana tarot cards: 40 numbered cards and 16 face cards. These 40 are divided into 4 suits: Hearts, Diamonds, Spades and Clubs, each of which contains cards from Ace (1) to 10. An easy way to get to know them is to learn basic numerology – and for that we have listed some keywords. to start:
1 – (Ace) New beginnings; chance; potential
2 – Balance; cooperation; duality
3 – Creativity; groups; growth
4 – Structure; stability; manifestation
5 – Modification; instability; conflict
6 – Communication; cooperation; harmony
7 – Reflection; assessment; knowledge
8 – Domain; action; Realization
9 – Possession; Realization; action
10 – Conclusion; end of a cycle; renovation
The Tarot suits
It is also important to know something about each of the Tarot suits:
- Cups (water element): Emotions; creativity; intuition; relations
- Pentacles (earth element): material wealth; money; career; manifestation
- Spade (air element): communication; truth; intellect; thoughts
- Wands (fire element): Inspiration; power; enthusiasm
Put together what you know about numbers and suits and you’ll be able to determine what each of the 40 numbered cards means. For example, the Five of Cups speaks of conflict (5) in love and relationships (Hearts) and the Four of Pentacles speaks of stability (4) in finances (Diamonds). See how easy it is?
Now, you may be wondering how to interpret the 16 tarot figures and numerology, right? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple, as they traditionally don’t have a numerical association. Therefore, it is better to use other techniques to understand this group of tarot cards.
Numbers of the Major Arcana
You can apply this same technique to the 22 cards of the Major Arcana. The Fool is the first card, but his number is 0 – and the last card is the World (21). Each card between “The Fool and the World” has its own numbers, which means that you can also apply the tarot technique and numerology.
If the card is numbered with two digits, add them together until you find only one. For example: The Tower is card 16 – ie 1 + 6 = 7. The number 7 speaks of evaluation and reflection – an important aspect of this archetype. Of course, there are more meanings to the Tower than just evaluation and reflection, but knowing basic numerology will definitely help you get started.
Source: Terra
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