Tarot Quiz #1: The Fool, The Magician, and The High Priestess
This is the first quiz in the series, covering The Fool, The Magician, and The High Priestess. Next week (or whenever I get around to posting it), we’ll move on to The Empress, The Emperor, and The Hierophant!
Answer each question by selecting the option you think is correct. This quiz uses the Rider-Waite tarot deck, so interpretations may vary slightly with other decks. Don’t forget to share your score in the comments!
Card Meaning Questions
What does the cliff represent in The Fool card? A) A solid foundation. B) The unknown and risks ahead. C) The end of a journey. D) An obstacle in the querent’s path.
What is the phrase associated with The Magician’s pose, and what does it mean? A) “To know, to dare,” highlighting courage and the strength it takes to learn. B) “From within, so without,” representing self-reflection. C) “As above, so below,” symbolizing the connection between the heavens and the earthly realm. D) “Through action, creation,” focusing on manifestation.
What do the pillars Boaz and Jachin represent in The High Priestess card? A) Strength and wisdom. B) Intuition and knowledge. C) Strength and establishment. D) Action and creativity. Spread Scenarios
Past-Present-Future Spread: The Fool (Past) + The Magician (Present) + The High Priestess (Future) Scenario: A querent feels uncertain about starting a creative project. What does this spread suggest? A) They hesitated in the past. Now they must act boldly, and the future demands external guidance. B) They were impulsive in the past. Currently, they are gaining confidence, and the future holds intuitive growth. C) Their past risks didn’t pay off. Currently, they are rebuilding, and the future requires reflection. D) They acted recklessly in the past. Presently, they are exploring options, and the future promises success.
Past-Present-Future Spread: The Magician (Past) + The Fool (Present) + The High Priestess (Future) Scenario: A querent is deciding whether to change careers. What does this spread suggest? A) They hesitated to act in the past. Now they must plan carefully, and the future brings challenges. B) Their past was chaotic. Now they are reflecting deeply, and the future demands action. C) They lacked focus in the past. Presently, they are experimenting, and the future promises clarity. D) They built strong skills in the past. Currently, they are stepping into the unknown, and the future requires intuition to guide their decisions.
You’ve completed Quiz #1 in the series. Check below for the Answer Key to compare your answer! Stay tuned for Quiz #2, where we’ll incorporate and focus on the next three cards in the Major Arcana!