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14 - Temperance #tarot This card represents humankind's self restraint, and is often showing an angel pouring water between chalices. She is mixing water into wine, and in a spread this connects to religious acts, wealth, trade, authority and planning.

13 - Death #tarot The Major Arcana, Death, often depict the Grimm reaper wielding a scythe, occasionally on horseback. In a game on divination, Death represents not only failure and the end, but also awakening and rebirth. Fear not Death in your spread.

12 - The Hanged Man #tarot There are many interpretations of this card. The two main ones are the representation of self-sacrifice, or the punishment of the unlawful (often their own fault). In a spread, this card can mean: knowledge, selflessness, pain, or fate.

11 - Justice #tarot Justice is a representative of great power, critical thinking and equality; a man holding a long sword, and the scales of justice. In a spread this card indicates equity, law, bias and action.

10 - Wheel of Fortune #tarot Always representing great success or great loss in a person's spread; it is the card that represents the tables are turning. Either caused by divine will or merely luck, you must prepare yourself for change.

9 - The Hermit #tarot He is a tall elder with staff, and a lantern lit by a bright star. In a spread, this card tells the reader that they must reflect and know thyself. It is at this time you must look inside for the cause of the issue, and also the solution.

8 - Strength #tarot Power over body and mind. A women subduing a lion with flowers in her hair, representing one's ability to control their earthly desires. Other representations of this card depict a woman keeping together a crumbling stone pillar, which has similar symbolism.

7 - The Chariot #tarot In a spread, this card represents the calling of outside help. The Chariot carries one of great status, by way of horses or sphynxes. Either you will appear to help someone in need, or vice versa.

6 - The Lovers #tarot This major arcana represents change and decisions in relationships, with often lasting effects. Waite's depiction includes Adam and Eve, but is related to the star sign, Gemini (the twins), as well.

5 - The Hierophant #tarot This card is also known as The Pope, and represents power over militaries and political groups. The name translates to "chief priest", and in a spread portrays mercy, marriage and goodness.

4 - The Emperor #tarot The Emperor sits on a throne and represents great male strength and wisdom. Signs of the ram are on his clothes and throne, representing Aries and Mars, the God of War.

#Mars was named after the Roman God of War. This planet represents anger, confidence and physical attraction. #Venus is the emotional side of a relationship, whereas Mars is the sexual instinct that brings two people together. #planets

3 - The Empress #tarot She is a figure whose power is like the Garden of Eden; also representing mental growth and ideas. The Empress is a powerful mother figure, wearing a star crown and wand, granting her control over time and life.

2 - The High Priestess #tarot Originally titled "La Papesse", meaning "The Popess", this card represents mystery and law. She is often related to the legend of Pope Joan, and she sits between pillars B and J, which stand in the first Temple in Jerusalem or "Solomon's Temple".

Libra #zodiac Libra is represented as the scales of justice, which is used by Themis. She stands for divine law and order in Greek mythology and can foresee the future. Themis is also the daughter of Uranus & Gaia (Mother Earth).

1 – The Magician #tarot This card signifies diverse ability and intellect. The Magician is the link between heaven and earth, and also represents prosperity in society.

“Georgium Sidus” is the original title of Uranus; in relation to King George III. This meant “George’s Star”, but it was changed in 1850 to follow the theme of the other planets. Ouranos is the Greek god of the sky, and is husband and son to Mother Earth, Gaia. #planet

0 - The Fool #Tarot The title of this Major Arcana doesn't represent someone who is stupid. The Fool is one who is going to embark on a journey; They are the main character of the story. The "foolish" notion comes from the main character having mysteries to solve.

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