----MINOR ARCANA----

-SUIT OF BLADES-

MATRIARCH OF BLADES
individuality,strong mindedness,acutely perceptive,keenly observant,and is an accurate and subtle interpreter,she is confident in action and graceful in movement,she is one who has known great happiness and misfortune REVERSED;all noble qualities become twisted and distorted,because of her attractiveness,she is then very dangerous.

CHIEF OF BLADES
intelligence and extreme power,no regret or remorse and is indifferent to the fact that he has lost an argument or battle one or two minutes ago,this nature plus his chameleon qualities,make him impossible to defeat,he is elusive and elastic and could easily be a cultist,an addict,an alcoholic,a humanitarian,a musician or a religious fanatic,finds it easy to deceive others and can acquire a reputation for great depth of mind REVERSE;he is dull,bland and unimaginative,tho still implacable and formidable,he lacks the intelligence and wit to bring him success

MAIDEN OF BLADES
stern,vengeful,destructively logical,firm and aggressive,and is endowed with great common sense and subtlety. In practical affairs,especially if they are unconventional,she shows great cleverness and is adept at settling controversies REVERSE;her qualities are dispersed she becomes incoherent and shows low cunning,the goals of which are unworthy of her methods,she could be slow,constantly anxious and crushed by family responsibilities

WARRIOR OF BLADES;
is very active,skillful,subtle and clever,he is the idea that bugles the attack. Fierce dedicated,courageous,but altogether the victim of his ideas,he is inspired without the benefit of reflection REVERSE;he is incapable of decision or purpose. Outside opposition will negate any of his action. Remember,in order for violence to be effective it must be adequate,otherwise it is futile

TEN OF BLADES;RUIN;
downfall bought on by rash actions. Beware - be aware-of your friends as well as your enemies REVERSE;careful action could bring satisfactory results

NINE OF BLADES;POLYGAMY;
this card warns emphatically,watch for self deception,do not walk into self made traps,inherent here is also the ability to work out an untenable situation REVERSE;warns of a broken home.......even death

EIGHT OF BLADES;CAPTIVE;
warns that balance must be maintained in lifeŐs struggles if one is to acquire strength and harmony REVERSE;there may be conflicts between home and work

SEVEN OF BLADES;HORSE THIEF;
the essence of horse thief is achievement and progress,but only after danger and conflict,one must keep going and have confidence in oneself REVERSE;unfounded fears repel success

SIX OF BLADES;JOURNEY;
the essence of journey is travel for gain,but not necessarily for pleasure. Journey is a time for expansion on all levels REVERSE;the longest journey is the one within. Sometimes,if our hearts are not pure,we are left with nothing,a void

FIVE OF BLADES;SPIRITUALIST;
spiritualist is coming to terms with non material aspects of life and looking beyond,within and backward to adjust REVERSE;there is illusion,the glaze of rose coloured glasses

FOUR OF BLADES;THE SCOUT;
the essence of the scout is change for the masses as well as for individuals,it is a time of choices and decisions,for example,business versus peace REVERSE;there will be a time of slow growth and retardation

THREE OF BLADES;MOURNING;
the essence of mourning is lessons through hard times. There can be a flood of feelings,not the least of which being sorrow or self pity,and an inclination toward the erosion of emotional stability REVERSE;renewed hope and a release from sorrow is found

TWO OF BLADES;TRAVOIS;
the essence of TRAVOIS is slow,solid,constructive growth,fulfilment is through unity with the earth REVERSE;one is hampered by blind stubbornness and inflexibility and is closed of from the flow of life

ACE OF BLADES;
the essence of the ace of blades is the human need for growth and trust in the struggle for individuality. Wisdom cannot be acquired passively. One must have faith and understanding in the nature of the environment ,ones fellows and ones self REVERSE;self esteem is endangered

-SUIT OF PIPES-

MATRIARCH OF PIPES;
is adaptable she has persistent energy and a calm authority which she uses to enhance her attractiveness. She is kindly and generous but impatient with any opposition. Her compassion for friendship and love is immense,but her initiative must be her own. There is much pride,more self complacent vanity and snobbery than noble REVERSE;she broods,jumps to wrong conclusions and reacts savagely. She can easily be deceived and then will react stupidly,obstinately and tyrannically. She can be quick to take offence and does not need good cause to harbour revenge. Even her friends are not immune to her bite,often given for no reason. However her bite is such that if she is off the mark,she breaks her jaw

CHIEF OF PIPES;
is honest and conscientious person,mature wise and sympathetic,he is often slow and deliberate in making up his mind because he perceives both sides of every question. He is basically just ,but does not believe in unyielding justice .Though generous to a fault,he is also an extravagant boaster,while laughing both at what he boasts and about himself for boasting. His greatest fault is pride,but honest pride,having no use for meanness and pettiness. He is a champion of the underdog and always wins eventually,even though it may seem to take forever. He holds the civilised world in contempt,but respects every man and woman profoundly for their individual potential REVERSE;all the above qualities are degenerated to their antithesis

WARRIOR OF PIPES;
the essence of warrior of pipes is activity,generosity,fierceness,impetuosity,pride,impulsiveness and unpredictability REVERSE;the warrior represents evilmindedness,cruelty,ruthlessness,bigotry and brutality. In either case,he is a rebel and has no means of modifying himself or adjusting to circumstances. A first effort failure leaves him without resources or alternatives

MAIDEN OF PIPES;
is extremely individualistic,essentially she creates her own beauty,or rather,her energy and strength of character,she forces the impression of beauty on the beholder .she is sudden violent and implacable,whether in anger or love,and she is all consuming,ambitious,aspiring and enthusiastic to the point of irrationality,an injury is never forgotten,and her only patience is the vengeful ambush REVERSE;she is superficial and theatrical,shallow and false. Even when it is apparent to the most casual observer that she is just moody,she is totally self centred and believes entirely in herself and her motivations,she tends to be cruel,unreliable,faithless and domineering

TEN OF PIPES;MOCKERY;
mockery is a warning against vanity,through you can easily make a fool of yourself. Remember pride goes before a fall! REVERSE;praise is given for a job well done

NINE OF PIPES;DEFIANCE;
the essence of defiance is in the knowledge of human nature and perseverance,qualities which lead to success against great odds REVERSE;loss due to lack of foresight

EIGHT OF PIPES;SMOKE SIGNALS;
the essence of smoke signals is the self confidence needed for the exploration of new territory and the new responsibilities inherent in an expanded environment on any level,remember beware means be aware REVERSE;lack of interest in surroundings easily brings on personal problems. Unawareness of approaching enemies can lead to ambush,and unawareness of buffalo movements can lead to starvation

SEVEN OF PIPES;COUNTING COUP;
the essence of counting coup is in overcoming opposition against great odds for the love of it REVERSE;there is no ability to cope with the problems of life

SIX OF PIPES;VICTORY;
the essence of victory is a warning to avoid extreme ambition. Moderation is the key in reaching ones aims and goals REVERSE;overt aggressiveness brings defeat and trouble in the form of ten fold retaliation

FIFE OF PIPES;STICKBALL;
STICKBALL demonstrates gains through concentrated effort. Practise improves performance and makes perfect REVERSE;ego problems cause carelessness from over confidence

FOUR OF PIPES;HONOUR;
the essence of honour is success attracted by foresight and humility. Inherent is the climax of negotiations successfully brought to a gainful conclusion REVERSE;disgrace and danger are imminent

THREE OF PIPES;JOINT EFFORT;
joint effort is the cooperation needed to build a strong foundation with a constant flow of energy for growth REVERSE;stagnation,starvation and hopelessness predominate

TWO OF PIPES;THE TRAPPER;
the essence of the trapper is realised in the concept of beginnings,new trails to blaze,new lessons to learn and new directions. One must have the courage to stand alone,and also the power and the energy to help others as needed. The key concepts here are strength and compassion REVERSE;one is burned out too soon by moving too fast and not taking care or by not caring at all

ACE OF PIPES;
the ace of pipes embodies strength and introspection. It signifies the strength of completion and fulfilment,a time when lives direction has been found. The need for introspection precedes the necessity to put ones best foot forward REVERSE;there is a tendency toward geriatric adolescence,an inclination toward delays in growth and toward stagnation and decay

-SUIT OF VESSELS-

MATRIARCH OF VESSELS;
is able to receive and transmit without becoming personally involved. She is the perfect conductor. Dreaminess,illusion and tranquillity are associated with her. She is at the whim of every impact or impression. Her chief pleasure is to attract others;accordingly she tends to be extremely popular REVERSE;these qualities are distorted. Every thing she receives is degraded and refracted,generally,her character is dependent upon the influences around her

CHIEF OF VESSELS;
the chief of vessels is subtle,not openly violent,he is an artist in every way and vehemently secret. Calm imperturbable on the surface,underneath he hides an intense passion. He may appear to be moved by external influences,but in reality he only uses them to further his own ends. He is actually ruthless and completely without conscience in the usual sense,power ,wisdom and his own secret designs are his passions,he finds it impossible to work in harness. Goodwill ,sincerity and the proper synthesis of individual and social consciousness are the essentials of success to him. The danger is an all engulfing ambition REVERSE;all the above qualities are debased and degraded

WARRIOR OF VESSELS;
In spite of his status is usually passive,he is graceful,dilettante and passively amiable. He is quick to respond to,and even enthusiastic about,physical attraction,but his endurance level is not overtly high. He has little depth of character and is very sensitive to external influences REVERSE;he is idle and sensual and is a liar,he possesses purity and innocence as the essence of his nature,however,his superficiality makes it almost impossible to reach these qualities. As in the old adage"his name is writ in water",whichever way the card lies,a lack of character in the warrior of vessels tends to cause all his affairs to be mismanaged unless there is extreme luck,it is probable that his whole career will be a failure,one disaster after another. Schizophrenia,melancholia and drug abuse may well signal the final catastrophe

MAIDEN OF VESSELS;
is infinitely gracious,sweet voluptuous,gentle,kind and tender. She is an incurable,perpetual romantic. Unsurpassed as a help mate,rarely if ever would she be of individual importance REVERSE;blinded by illusion,susceptible,seductive and temporarily she is a slave to passion,a deviate

TEN OF VESSELS;HAPPY FAMILY;
the essence of happy family is first things first. The best that parents can do for their children is to love each other,take care of home first,the rest will follow REVERSE;there may be unhappiness loneliness and despair

NINE OF VESSELS;THE WISH CARD;
this card represents the wish,and the fulfilment of that wish,for the future wellbeing of all. It is the awakening of new emotions and a new outlook on life and means success REVERSE;small mindedness,a narrow outlook on all aspects of life. Opposition to new horizons brings stagnation

EIGHT OF VESSELS;INDOLENCE;
the essence of indolence is a warning to curtail self deception. Use logic to anticipate the reactions to your actions,listen to your inner voice REVERSE;heart over head can bring emotional disaster

SEVEN OF VESSELS;VISION QUEST;
the essence of vision quest is seeking love and harmony by giving forth vibrations of inner tranquillity REVERSE;energy are scattered and relationships broken

SIX OF VESSELS;CONTENTMENT;
contentment is the knowledge that living may not be easy,but it is satisfying. One will receive just rewards REVERSE;struggle and unhappiness is reflected

FIVE OF VESSELS;WARRIOR WOMAN;
the warrior woman symbolises dedication to a cause. Now the time is ripe to fight for a personal cause REVERSE;avoid getting bogged down in concessions and growing paranoid with unreasonable fears,even the fear of winning

FOUR OF VESSELS;PREGNANCY;
the obvious essence of pregnancy is the time for new beginnings a time for keeping calm and planning carefully for the future REVERSE;one is locked in the past and its mistakes

THREE OF VESSELS;CORN DANCE;
the essence of corn dance is stability and clarity of vision that will bring many rewards. Inherent is the power to stoke the fires ,the energy,at the core of ones being REVERSE;there is possible depression,loss and illness

TWO OF VESSELS;UNION;
the essence of union is emotional flow,the beginning of new feelings and a new life,inherent is the gift of emotional healing REVERSE;it warns of self centred,unloving,hurtful and sadistic emotions

ACE OF VESSELS;
the essence of the ace of vessels is the fulfilment,the beginning of,or the renewal of love REVERSE;feeling,emotion and love are all smothered or are delayed in their acquisition

-SUIT OF SHIELDS-

MATRIARCH OF SHIELDS;
the matriarch of shields is ambition,usually toward positive ends. She is immensely affectionate and kind and possesses greatness of heart. She is not intellectual,but rather extremely intuitive and instinctual .she tends to be quiet ,hard working,practical,sensible,domestic and yet is often lustful and debauched,she has a weakness for alcohol and drugs and is inclined to abuse them in an attempt at self oblivion,as if that would be her only chance at happiness RETURN;she is dumb,servile,foolish and is a drudge. She is mechanical,almost a robot and stuck hopelessly in her appointed lot

CHIEF OF SHIELDS;
the essence of the chief of shields is energy ,endurance,capability in leadership and steadfastness. He is like a super boy scout,competent,ingenious,thoughtful,cautious,trustworthy and unperturbable,and he has a capacity for adapting circumstances to fit his needs. He works slowly and steadily and is entirely lacking in emotion. A bit insensitive,he makes little effort to cope with,or even understand,anything outside his ken. Not overly spiritual,he is slow to anger,but when driven becomes implacable RETURN;all of the above qualities become degraded. Others reactions to the chief of shields will depend on their own temperament and prejudices

WARRIOR OF SHIELDS;
tends to be laborious and patient,but not intellectually outstanding. Success is due to instinct and to his closeness to and imitation of nature. He lacks initiative,for his is the slow ponderous energy of the process of growth. At best,he will be romantic and imaginative. Overblown ambition,superstition and the tendency to procrastinate are perils for this son of the soil REVERSE; he is stupid,slavish and incapable of foresight even in his own affairs,yet incapable of taking interest in any thing else

MAIDEN OF SHIELDS;
essentially the maiden of shields is the epitome of womanhood with all characteristics contained therein. What quality becomes paramount depends entirely upon the influences to which she is subjected. Her attributes will invariably be essentially pure but,one thing is certain,with her nothing is certain REVERSE;she gets stuck in a stereotypical characterisation of herself

TEN OF SHIELDS;HARVEST;
the essence of harvest is new methods,a change of view point brings knowledge,wisdom and rewards,however one must always keep in mind Ňa little knowledge can be a dangerous thingÓ REVERSE;speculation without proper research can bring financial worries

NINE OF SHIELDS;THUNDERBIRD;
the essence of Thunderbird is the element of growth through change,change of scene ,change of mind,using common sense and intuition for spiritual as well as material gain REVERSE;sudden turn of events will bring life change,for better or for worse,depending on ones flexibility

EIGHT OF SHIELDS;SAND PAINTER;
the essence of sand painter is luck through spiritual as well as artistic pursuits,but one must remain in tune with nature REVERSE;lack of concern brings erosion and decay

SEVEN OF SHIELDS;TRAIL OF TEARS;
the essence of the seven of shields is growth through struggle and hard work,with regret over past mistakes,but with ultimate success and gain. Like the old adage,when two people receive a lemon one may see it as only sour fruit,while the other makes lemonade REVERSE;there is no sugar and water and the lemon remains sour

SIX OF SHIELDS;GIVE AWAY DANCE;
the essence of give away is friendship,happiness and gift giving,the sharing of our wealth and ourselves with others REVERSE;selfishness fetters the heart,not letting it soar free

FIVE OF SHIELDS;CULTIVATION;
the essence of cultivation is the possibility of abundance and even wealth,but there is also the possibility of worry and exhaustion from lack of attention to all aspects of life REVERSE;growth is too rapid. Though the plant matures,it will not reach fruition

FOUR OF SHIELDS;THE SILENCE;
the essence of the silence is the act of looking inward for a solution to lives problems. Silence is a time of inner peace and tranquillity REVERSE;chaos and confusion

THREE OF SHIELDS;THE CRAFTSMAN;
the essence of the craftsman is material prosperity,the ability to merge imagination with reality produces beauty REVERSE;unimaginative responses,dullness of wit and chaotic emotions represent the essential loser

TWO OF SHIELDS;KACHINA JUGGLER;
the essence of kachina juggler is balance. This card represents the laws of wicca and physics that states"for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction"there is added the knowledge that there are three sides to every story;each party,and the truth. This is the time for detachment and an examination of all aspects of a situation REVERSE;there will be retribution for rash actions

ACE OF SHIELDS;
essentially the ace of shields is a time of fresh ideas,energies,and promise,especially on the material plane. It is a time for inceptions,great undertakings,new beginnings and taking chances REVERSE;there may be delays in physical and material endeavours of life

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