The Witchy Tarot

Witchy Tarot

This document is a quick summary and reference guide for both traditional and non-traditional Tarot cards. This reference is not intended to be all inclusive, but is intended to provide a general guide for the beginning Tarot Card reader. This summary was compiled from several books, papers, documents and online resources. The descriptions and images contained in this document make reference to the traditional Tarot Major and Minor Arcana along with the cards contained in a non-traditional tarot deck that uses “Witches” as the main theme. The “Witch” Theme and images were taken from the “Witchy Tarot”, by La Scarabeo. Compiled by:

Garry C. VanPool December 16, 2009

The names for the Traditional Suits and the Court Cards have been changed in the “Witchy Tarot”, see references below: Tarot Suits Chart: Witch Suit Traditional Flames Broomsticks Boulders Cups

Wands Swords Coins Cups

Court Cards: Celebration Moon Goddess Trial

Knave Knight Queen King

Element Fire Air Earth Water

Action Offensive Offensive Defensive Defensive

Frame Color Red Blue Ochre Green

The Major Arcana 0 – The Fool (Chaos)

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(The Billy Goat) Chaos Unknown New Path Lost Rebellion Rash action Fresh Start

IV - The Emperor (Solidity)

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(Hat) Authority & Power Business Man Success Be Cautious Self-Confidence Stability

I - The Witch (Free Will)

(Athame the Dagger) o Determination o Freshness o Initiative o Struggle o Power & Skill o Control o Smooth Talker

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V – The Hierophant (Master)

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(Walnut Tree) Helpful advice Well placed sign Protection Teaching Devotion Mentor

II – The Priestess (Unconscious)

III – The Empress (Intellect)

(Cauldron) Inner Intuition Patience Friends Useful Advice Spiritual Experience

(Book of Shadows) Creative Mind Successful Plan Beauty & Charm Communicative Powers New Friend Seduction

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VI - The Lovers (Revelation)

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(Garter) Sexuality Divine Union A painful choice Physical attraction Elegance Artistic sense

VII - The Chariot (Liberation)

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(Broomstick) Travel Movement Victory Clever escape Brilliant idea

VIII – Justice (Self Control)

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(Owl) Truth & Justice Concerns with the Law Wisdom Useful reflection Criticism & Judgment

IX - The Hermit (Quest)

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XIII – Death (Resolve)

XII - Hanged One (New Vision)

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(Bat) Sacrifice Mental Disturbance Control Temptation Punishment Natural therapy Possible traitor

(Yew Tree) Meditation Solitude Need to be Alone Sluggishness Cold Blood Prudence Patience

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(Digitalis) Transformation End of something New Beginning Discomfort Unexpected loss

X - The Wheel (Eternity)

(Elderberry) Cycle or routine Evolution Progression Necessary change Transformation Amusement Life & Fate

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XI – Strength (Rigor)

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XIV - Temperance (Balance)

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(Ointment) Restraint Balance & Health Readjustment Just criticism Profound friendship Commitment

(Mandrake) Strength & Pride Strong Will Self Control Emotional Wound Bullying Struggle Power of Nature

XV - The Devil (Dark side)

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(Leonardo the Devil) Temptation Addictions Risks Dark Passions Fatal Attraction Deceit

XVII – The Stars (Protection)

XVI – The Tower (Warning)

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(Monkshood) Fall from power Excessive ambition Danger Ahead Magic Intoxication Failure- Great loss

XX – Judgment (Rebirth)

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(Crow) A Surprise Renewal Awakening News Love at first sight Final judgment Travel

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(Cat) Good luck Beauty Ambition Serenity Romantic Love Creativity Higher State

XXI – The Universe (Good Fortune)

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(Mushroom) Accomplishment Completeness Amusement Cheerfulness Solid Relationship Wealth Peace

XVIII – The Moon (Shadow)

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(Toad) Deceit Imagination Gossip The Past Regrets Hard Feelings

XIX – The Sun (Light)

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(Donkey) Clear ideas Power Success Truth Happiness Friendship Clarity

Cauldrons (Chalices or Cups) Cauldrons make reference to the emotional and spiritual aspects of life and indicate love in all possible forms. Cauldrons represent desires, hopes, joys and displeasures and all the emotional aspects of a person.

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1 – Cauldrons

2 – Cauldrons

3 – Cauldrons

4 - Cauldrons

The Witch’s Kiss

A Witch’s Blessing

A Witch’s Cuddles

At Lunch at the Witch’s Home

Romantic Love Beginning of a Joyful Event Beginning of Love Party or Gathering

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Crossroads Ties to Places Happy Union Sexual Encounter Deep Connection

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Tenderness Availability Group Support Happy Conclusion Unknown Talent

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In Agreement Peace in the Home Conservative Position

5 – Cauldrons

6 – Cauldrons

7 – Cauldrons

8 - Cauldrons

A Witch’s Dressing Table

The Searching Witch

A Witch’s Pledge of Love

The Witch’s Initiation

Satisfied Desires Reconciliation Loss of Loved One Something Modern

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Indecision Weakness Obstacles Past & Present Child & Parent

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Wedding Love Temptations Intense Passion

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Renewal Variety of Choices Ending of an affair & the Beginning of another

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9 – Cauldrons

10 – Cauldrons

Celebration (Knave) – Cauldrons

Moon (Knight) Cauldrons

The Witch on Horseback Excessive Confidence A Setback New Perspective

The Witch’s Home

Celebration of Imbolic

Full Moon

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Happiness Peace & Happiness Unclouded Love Perfect Harmony

Goddess (Queen) Cauldrons

Trial (King) Cauldrons

The Roman Goddess: Bona Dea

Sabbath with Dancing

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Faithful Lover Sincere Woman Happy Union

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Triumph of Passions Wild Behavior Ability in Influence

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A Scholar An Admirer Person of Passion Interest in Art

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A New Arrival Cheerfulness Romantic Welcome Friend

Boulders (Pentacles or Coins) Boulders represent wealth, profits, contracts and materialism in general. Boulders indicate the ties between people and things; places, objects. Boulders represent events in daily living.

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1 – Boulders

2 – Boulders

3 – Boulders

4 - Boulders

The Reading Witch

Dispute Between Witches

A Witch’s Order

The Trapped Witch

Present Promise Success & Gain Initial Rewards Many Resources

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Stagnant Situation Obstacles Uncertainty Poor Finances

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Help from Influential People Creative Work New Foundations Observations

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Important but difficult task Imprisonment Greed Watch Spending

5 – Boulders

6 – Boulders

7 – Boulders

8 - Boulders

The Seduced Witch

A Witch’s Tumble

A Witch’s Snack

SMS Message Between Witches Brilliant Career Study of New Disciplines Repetitive Work

Kiss at Midnight Audacity Victory Rival

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Fall Worries Self Sacrifice Give to Charity

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Worry & Distrust Impatience Transformation Be Cautious

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9 – Boulders

10 – Boulders

Witches in Concert

A Witch on a River

Accomplishment Conquest Creativity Natural Prosperity

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Adventure Desire for New Space Prosperous Time

Celebration (Knave) – Boulders

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Goddess (Queen) Boulders

The Greek Goddess Ecate o Teacher o Mother Figure o Security o Authority o Materialistic

Trial (King) Boulders

The Brand of Fire

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Merchant Teacher Man of Finance Old Money Risky Investment

Celebration of Lammas Young Man who has good looks and material possessions but is shallow and selfabsorbed Uncertain Promotion

Moon (Knight) Boulders

Waning Moon

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Career Woman or Business Man Is a good implementer and planner

Flames (Wands) Flames represent the Work Place and the Family setting of the Querient. Flames represent actions, vitality, energy and travel. Flames represent Career and Business Ventures. 1 – Flames

2 – Flames

The Witch’s Circle

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Creative Beginning Business Venture Asserting oneself New Career New Birth

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Duel Between Witches Conflicts at Work or Home Separation Rivalry Regret

3 – Flames

4 - Flames

The Illuminated Witch

The Witch at Rest

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Courageous Feat Encounters Brief Trip Support from successful person

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Withdrawal from an Activity Completion of a Task Maturing

5 – Flames

6 – Flames

7 – Flames

8 - Flames

Seduction by a Witch

The Witch and the Butler o Help is Coming o A Critical Period o Delay of Projects o Helpful Friends provide leadership

The Jinxed Barter

The Frog and the Prince Transformation Rebirth Success Amusement Inner Peace

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Devotion Ambition Successful Love Wealth Power to influence

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Negotiation Interview Exchange Realized Desires Dreams

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9 – Flames

10 – Flames

Celebration (Knave) – Flames

Moon (Knight) Flames

The Studying Witch

Witch’s Christmas

Celebration of Beltane

Waxing Moon

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Self Reflection Soul Search Contact with Foreigners Passed Exams

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Success & Love Harvest Good Luck Carry out Project Old Memories

Goddess (Queen) Flames

Trial (King) - Flames

The German Goddess Holda

Flight with Whip and Broomstick

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Person who is inspired and can inspire others Trustworthy Friend Well liked and Honorable

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Someone who is powerful and expressive Person who sets the tone Confronting the Elements Strength of Spirit

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A Suitor A Foreigner Good News Young but talented person

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Active People Sincere Friends Be Cautious Travel or New Idea

Broomsticks (Swords)

Broomsticks represent intellect, language, communication and ideas. Broomsticks also refer to conflicts, difficulties and challenges. Broomsticks also represent a desire for freedom and independence. 1 – Broomsticks

The Witch and Her Lunch o Clear Positive Thought o Self Assertive o Self Confidence o Dynamism

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2 – Broomsticks

Dancing Witches

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Debate or Argument Intimacy & Attraction No Commitment

3 – Broomsticks

Goodbye Between Witches o Departure o Delay o Quarrel o Personality Conflict

4 - Broomsticks

A Witch’s Tears

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Meditation Retreat & Rest Solitude Emotional Pain Ineffective Help

5 – Broomsticks

6 – Broomsticks

7 – Broomsticks

8 - Broomsticks

A Young Witch in Trouble Destruction Something being Fixed Failure Humiliation Vague Future

The Traveling Witch

Braiding Witches

Witches at Work

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New Events A Change Release Travel Going with the Flow

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Hopes & Help Adversities to Overcome A Thief and Intruder

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Useless Effort Bad News Adverse Fate Period of Sacrifice. Something Captive

9 – Broomsticks

10 – Broomsticks

The Punished Witch

The Robbed Witch

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Humiliation Imposition Delay Canceled Trip Solitude Emotional Breakdown

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Goddess (Queen) Broomsticks

The Celtic Goddess Morrigan o Mature Woman o Rival in Love o Strict & Arrogant o Educated & Articulate

Regret Disappointment Solitude Theft & Envy Opportunity to be Seized

Trial (King) Broomsticks

Initiation & Kiss

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Politician Overbearing Cold Person Well Read Communicator

Celebration (Knave) – Broomsticks

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Celebration of Samhain An Assistant Observation Transformation New Development Surprise

Moon (Knight) Broomsticks

New Moon

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Active, Energetic Person Handsome, intellectual and moody Resistance Expertise