The Star
UPRIGHT
Hope. Inspiration. Faith.
SHADOWED
The long journey toward hope. Inability to see the light.
The Tower
UPRIGHT
Destruction. Wrong focus. Time to move on.
SHADOWED
Fear of change. Releasing emotions. Ego death.
The Devil
UPRIGHT
Addiction. Self imposed bondage. Sex.
SHADOWED
Releasing ignorance. Reclaiming personal power.
Temperance
UPRIGHT
Harmony. Reconstruction. Moderation. Balance.
SHADOWED
No need to compromise. Extremism. Paranoia.
The Hanged Man
UPRIGHT
Paradox. Perception. Enlightenment through sacrifice.
SHADOWED
Uneven risk/reward. Indecision.
Justice
UPRIGHT
Universal law. Principles. Karma. Self-judgement.
SHADOWED
Law of mankind. Getting what you deserve. Judgement from others.
The Hermit
UPRIGHT
Introspection. Wisdom from within. Inner-voice. Experience.
SHADOWED
Lonely. A student. Outside knowledge.
Strength
UPRIGHT
Fortitude of character. Patience. Long application. Courage.
SHADOWED
Raging desires. Lack of conviction. Noise.
The Chariot
UPRIGHT
Control. Willpower. Unexpected benefit.
SHADOWED
Low self-esteem. Directionless. Idleness
The Hierophant
UPRIGHT
Belief. Religion. Overcoming fear. Tradition. Mentor.
SHADOWED
Forbidden knowledge. Shunned. Breaking tradition.
The Empress
UPRIGHT
Motherhood. Abundance. Creation. Equality. Unity.
SHADOWED
Overprotective. Stuck. Smothered. Dependence.
The High Priestess
UPRIGHT
Intuitive and psychic knowledge. Inner self. All knowing.
SHADOWED
Unknown and hidden. Your shadow self. Success through inaction.
The Magician
UPRIGHT
Creation. Law of Attraction. Decision leading to action.
SHADOWED
Hidden Talents. Abuse of power. Your own limits.
The Fool
UPRIGHT
New beginnings. A leap of faith. Potential.
SHADOWED
Unconventional. Naive. Childlike. The unknown.
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