Old-time Tarot Meanings My Elders Taught Me
To traditional fortunetellers, these are but normal interpretations. Yet they are often alien to modern readers and sources.
It says, “No, this is nothing but wishful thinking.” It represents endless hoping, with nothing ever happening.
The Nine of Wands is victory.
This man never grew complacent after his past triumph. Such vigilance will ensure he also wins the next battle.
The Ten of Wands is abundance.
That man is not burdened. He is carrying his harvest home. It is heavy, but he is happy.
The Three of Pentacles is achievement.
A stone mason from a humble background has managed to earn the respect of both Church and State. Impressive.
The Four of Pentacles is the ideal man.
He treats his other half as his treasure. Holding her close, he is protective of and affectionate towards her.
The Five of Pentacles is true love.
The leper and the beggar are true to their marriage vows: “To have and to hold, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, till death do us part.”
The Five of Cups predicts death.
When preceded by the Ten of Swords, the Five of Cups means someone dear to the querent will pass away soon.
The Queen of Swords is a spinster.
All the other kings and queens are couples. But this queen is the King of Swords’ older unmarried sister.
The Lovers is sanctioned by the gods.
This person is the partner the heavens created for you. While the Two of Cups is a partner you choose.
The Tower predicts an inheritance.
When preceded by Death, The Tower means someone will die and leave you an inheritance… or another shocking event will happen and bring you abundance.
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