It so happened that this was my first tarot deck, bought in a stall like Soyuzpechat more for fun than for fortune telling. Then I did not think that I would be so passionate. By that time, many books with classical descriptions had been read, images of the Rider-Waite tarot had been studied. Therefore, the "Mirror of Fate", to be honest, at first, caused discomfort. It seems to be the same in essence, but still in some places the images on the maps are too different. Later in the practice, I really appreciated this difference, so I never returned to the classic RU. More on that later, but now for a bit of history.
The deck was printed in St. Petersburg. She's not original. It is a Russification of the Arcus Arcanum Tarot deck by the German tarot reader Günter Hager and the Swiss comic artist Hans-Rudi Wascher. The deck was first published in 1986. The author wrote a book that was sold with the deck. The deck also comes with a brochure with a brief description of the major and minor arcana, as well as several standard layouts. The translation of the deck name roughly sounds like "Secrets of the bow", "Secrets of the bow" or "Mysterious bow". This is explained by the fact that just as the bow connects two opposite poles, so the tarot allows you to connect the conscious with the unconscious.
The deck is drawn in the style of comics images and contains medieval, mythological, romantic scenes, in which it is assumed that after struggle and adversity comes happiness and beauty. The images of living beings and symbols are very clear. Clothing and buildings - from the Middle Ages.
The colors correspond to the elements. Wands are depicted in red, yellow and orange tones - the element of fire.
Cups - in blue, turquoise and light green - the element of water.
Pentacles are drawn in brown and dark green colors - earth.
And swords - gray, purple and dark blue - air.
Hager and Vasher included the minimum number of occult symbols, only the brightest and most understandable.
According to the author's idea, each scene is explained and then interpreted on two levels: a) internal, spiritual and b) external, practical. I won’t say that this is a unique approach in the interpretation of tarot cards, but it is effective and deep.
For example, for the SA Emperor, who sits near his castle and represents the element of fire, the internal interpretation is to establish and maintain stability and order according to the rules of the Emperor himself, in order to guarantee security in the future. The practical significance lies in the fact that the formation of such an order requires self-discipline, understanding the need for these measures and a reasonable attitude towards them. Often, this card speaks of the influence of a very energetic person with leadership abilities on the situation.
One of the reviews noted the peculiarity of this deck to show the main symbols in close-up. I fully agree with this thesis.
See how much more emotionally the 2 Cups card is drawn
On the 10m map, unlike many decks, the person is alive. It's hard for him, but he'll get through.
And how much more positive the card of 9 of Pentacles looks! It shows two people. In a relationship, this is important. Because in the deck of RU on this card, though happy, but a lonely woman, which does not add joy to those asked who came to consult on personal issues.
The compact size of the deck was also a godsend. It is convenient to lay out on small surfaces. There is often not enough space for a standard taro.
And of course there are some things that I didn't really like. The images seemed rough, not tender enough, and the color gamut was rather poor. Subsequently, it became clear that this was due to the comic type of the image, when all the details are first drawn in ink, and then painted with colors. Also, a medieval deck is more likely to look like this. In any case, I love this deck for its positivity and clarity. Now she is not the only workhorse, but she always gratefully answers all my questions.
In future publications, expect a description of the differences between the Mirror of Fate deck and the classic Rider-White deck and personal remarks regarding individual card values.
Materials used in the process of writing the article:
http://www.green-door.narod.ru/tarzerk.html
http://molottora.ru/Tarot/DeckReviews/ArcusArcanum
http://www.radikal.ru/USERS/129c80ee7eb24e85b2487c054cb4b988/taro-zerkalo-sud-by?pg=1
http://www.tarotpassages.com/arcus.htm
http://www.spiritone.com/~mfilipas/Masquerade/Reviews/arcanum.html
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The emperor is a structural element, he symbolizes our desire for stability, security and consistency. This is our desire for independence from the conditions of existence of Nature and our own nature, often unpredictable. Thus, it is in line with our desire for civilization, by which we build our homes, heat and air-condition them to keep ourselves out of heat, cold and damp, create automobiles and airplanes to shorten distances and make travel more comfortable, and We open schools to improve the level of education. Even the fact that a lot of things are done too insistently does not negate for us the positive aspects that this often perceived allergic card has. The owner combines not only the desire for order, a sober mind, discipline, a sense of responsibility and pragmatism, but also their extremes - obstinacy, inertia, the desire to "improve" everything to infinity, the thirst for power and despotism.
Work
This card means that we are primarily striving to restore order and fulfill our long-standing desires, intentions and plans. The emperor is a clear concept, discipline, perseverance, determination and a willingness to take responsibility for their decisions. At the same time, we will have to work hard on our conscience, because no one will give us anything (or almost nothing) or give up, so that the success of the business depends entirely on our own efforts.
Consciousness
In terms of consciousness, the Emperor points to the realism of thinking, a pragmatic approach to business, methodical adherence to the plan and a sober course of reasoning. This is a period when unsteady, vague dreams are streamlined and take on structure. Wishes become concrete plans, are subjected to critical analysis and can be accepted for implementation. At a deep level, this card can mean a conflict between different sides of the image of a father: on the one hand, a protector, a giver of blessings, on the other, a cold, impregnable despot.
Personal relationships and love
The period when our relations are strengthened, become reliable and durable. The sober, critical aspect of the Master card can mean the loss of previous illusions. At the same time, his desire for maximum stability and security can lead relations to a dead end, limiting them to only the most necessary.
inner meaning
If the Empress teaches people to work together, then the Tarot Emperor protects the house from external danger. You are able to fight for people, property and treasures.
The emperor is a wise teacher. He teaches the meaning of life and the use of earthly power. There are forces which neither good will nor proper training can overcome; sometimes it takes determination to pick up the sword. The Emperor teaches that conscience must not be compromised; that a worthy existence sometimes requires a struggle.
As a man is the protector of the house, the Emperor is the legislator and patriarch, the protector of his world. The Emperor Tarot symbolizes another type of earthly wisdom: the understanding that it is not enough to wish for peace and tranquility or even teach it, sometimes you need to have the determination and ability to protect them.
Combinations in other cards
Gain
Priest (Hierophant): adherence to the rules
4 petacles: control, order
Justice (Justice): gravitation towards justice and legality
Weakening
5 of swords: breaking the rules, breaking the law
Empress: maternal care, wealth flowing away
7 of Cups: waste, disorderly life
3 of swords: defiant behavior
Sources:
Hayo Banzhaf. TARO SELF-TUTORIAL
Aries. The beginning of the life cycle, the dominant state of consciousness, idealism. The energy of action, the desire to express oneself in the outside world as an individual. "A sprout that breaks through the asphalt." The desire to be the first, to lead. Impulsiveness. devotion to ideals; forgives everything except betrayal.
He letter. Hieroglyph Window. Speech. Right leg. Color Scarlet. The name Khadom is beautiful, majestic. Angelic rank Seraphim (Power). By their service, God produces the elements (elements). Fear and Judgment. Gibourg's attribute, i.e. strength, might. Number 5.
Pour yourself with water: thus you will become the Spring of the Universe. Find yourself in every Star. Reach every opportunity (Seize every opportunity)
War, conquest (conquest), victory, ambition, originality, exaggerated self-esteem and megalomania, grumpiness, energy, strength, stupidity, stubbornness, recklessness (rashness), irritability (touchiness). Victory. Wrestling. Ambition. worldly power. Be the center of attention. Purposeful and energetically saturated process.
Reversed: Immaturity. Inefficiency. Tyranny. Anarchy. Reckless arrogance.
A source
Hayo Banzhava and Brigitte Theler "Tarot of Thoth by Aleister Crowley. Keywords".
Description of the lasso
The powerful and domineering person on this card is truly the master of his own destiny. On his shoulder is the emblem of the sun, and the torch he holds in his right hand symbolizes the light of his hard-won truth. Poor or rich, the rebel is truly an emperor, because he has broken the chain of the overwhelming conditionings and opinions of society. He shaped himself by taking on all the colors of the rainbow. It emerges from the dark and formless roots of its subconscious past and grows wings to fly into the sky. His way of being is rebellious - not because he is fighting against anything or anyone, but because he has discovered his true nature and decided to live in accordance with it. His spirit is like an eagle - the messenger of heaven and earth.
Direct position
The Rebel encourages us to be brave enough to take responsibility for who we are and to live our truth.
The meaning of the card
People are afraid, very afraid of those who know themselves. They have a certain charisma, aura, attractiveness and power that can rescue young people full of life from traditional imprisonment. An enlightened person cannot be enslaved - it is difficult - he cannot be imprisoned... An outstanding person who has known something internal is difficult to absorb; he is a force that destroys the existing order. The masses do not want to be disturbed, even if they live in misery; they are in misery, but they are used to it. And anyone who is not unhappy looks like a stranger. An enlightened person is the greatest stranger in the world, he seems to belong to no one. No organization limits it - neither the society nor the people. (Osho)
A majestic-looking middle-aged man, with a mustache and long flowing golden hair, sits on a throne, surveying his possessions. He has a modest crown on his head, because he does not need to deliberately declare his high position. In his outstretched right hand, he holds a ceremonial scepter, which indicates his active influence on all matters that he has to decide. He exudes confidence and success. His dress is richly decorated, clearly royal, as befits his high position. Under his left arm is a shield with an outstretched eagle, a symbol of his power, and from his neck hangs from a ceremonial ribbon a round golden amulet, signifying his continued power. The background for him is open space, indicating the boundaries of his possessions. The emperor, sitting on the throne, crossed his legs, and this relaxed posture indicates that he feels safe and in his high and responsible position it is easy for him, he is able to perform the tasks that lie before him.
Value for divination
This card represents worldly power. In a series of values there are also such. Success. Confidence. Wealth. Stability. Invincible spirit. Leading role. Propensity to incite war. Energetic businessman. Paternity. Father. Brother. Husband. male influence. direct pressure. Conviction. The predominance of reason and common sense over feelings and passions. Strength. patriarchal figure. Hardness. Achievements of goals. The desire to strengthen their power in all directions. Strong masculine. Worthy reasons to exercise power. A gifted person, intelligent and competent. Hungry for advice, but then acting on his convictions.
Reversed value
The reverse meaning of this card is immaturity. Inaction. Lack of strength. Indecision. Failure to. Weak character. Weakness. Inability to manage even weak emotions.
Master, also Emperor. In the Egyptian Tarot - Throne.
The owner sits in a tense pose on a simple, even primitive throne carved from stone. His gaze is concerned, but firm. The mountains, poor in vegetation, and the reddish sky in the background symbolize the planet Mars, the sign of the god of war and aggressive masculinity. The throne is often adorned with ram's heads, signifying the zodiac sign Aries, the astrological house of Mars; this card in the Major Arcana opens the circle of the Zodiac.
In general, this card symbolizes rational, secular power. The owner is the head of the family, the boss, the leader. But his power, in contrast to the power of the Mistress, is rude and ruthless, for it is based on a pure idea, on the supposed superiority of reason, which denies feeling.
However, he was late to assert his power: the Mistress appeared in the house before him, and he has to defend his authority - which he does, often without choosing the means.
Meaning of the card:
After an unsuccessful struggle, you resigned yourself to the givens of the world around you and streamlined, adapted your life to them. Now everything seems to be going the way you planned; but for some time now you have a fear that everything can go to dust. Therefore, you try to drown out the inner voice, suppress feelings and emotions in order to remain faithful to the idea. This is a mistake: give yourself freedom, listen to your inner voice! Remember that there are deeds and things in the world that are much more significant than you and all your Napoleonic plans. But do not despair: a lost person can always turn back and go on the right path.
On a purely ordinary level, the Master can mean advice to seek help from the “strong” (father, boss, etc.) or to show strength yourself. However, it is necessary to know the measure, because the force, which by inertia continues to be used when the need for it has already disappeared, becomes destructive (the vice of all revolutions). In rare cases, it means some kind of superhuman power, “heavenly patron”, help from above.
Inverted:
It is not advised to use force. If we are talking about a “strong” (influential) person, then he is not on your side and will oppose rather than help you. The same applies to superhuman strength: "Cosmos" in this situation is against you.
In the position of the past, the inverted Master can mean exceeding the required measure of strength, which is why the effect will be the opposite of what was expected.
For businessmen:
The advice is not to goof off with unscrupulous employees, partners, lovers, otherwise the business will perish.
The golden crown of the Emperor with the image of a lion indicates his connection with Zeus, the supreme god of the ancient Greeks.
The Emperor and Empress are a couple. She is receptive and creative and embodies the feminine, while he, with his dynamism and orientation to the affairs and concerns of the outside world, symbolizes the masculine principle of nature. In most decks, the Emperor is depicted seated on a throne and dressed in ceremonial robes. In his hands is the orb and the scepter as symbols of his strength and power, and all of him personifies the desire to be the ruler of life. It is associated with the number "4", denoting strict order, firmness and the ability to focus one's thoughts on solving specific problems.
Symbolism
The emperor is a skillful generator of ideas and directs their implementation in practice. He personifies our ability to provide for the material necessities of life and create order out of chaos. It represents a strong masculine yang energy that allows us to control the situation and direct our forces to achieve our goals. His authority, based on self-esteem, inspires respect and admiration. He stands firmly on his feet, takes life seriously and is able to fully concentrate on current problems without being distracted by foreign objects. The emperor expresses our capacity for analysis and rational thinking. He is the driving force behind our ambitious pursuit of social position, power, and wealth. Direct, strong-willed and stern, he is able to act decisively, make tough decisions and firmly keep his word. It reflects the need for us to define the boundaries of what is permitted and act within them; it determines the basis of our morality and dictates the laws by which we must live. The emperor can also manifest himself in a negative way, acting inexorably and ruthlessly and demanding impossible tasks both from himself and from other people.
Interpretation
The choice of this card means that the time has come for you to openly and boldly express your beliefs and take an active part in organizational matters. You are called to use all your intellectual faculties and your gifts of persuasion to make carefully considered decisions. The ability to control the situation will put you in the lead and give you the opportunity to manage the course of your life from a position of strength. You can turn your dreams into reality if you are able to take responsibility for their possible consequences. Now you are on the verge of great achievements, and you may have a happy chance to start a new business or arrange a personal life. You intend to work hard to provide a solid foundation for your future life. The emperor can also serve as the embodiment of an authoritarian personality, a mentor or a strict boss.
Truth is self-conscious
is the Life Thought.
Truth is Thought in Itself;
Thought expressed is the Word.
When the Eternal Thought desires to have a form, a form,
It says: "Let there be Light!"
Eliphas Levi
Description of the card and its inner meaning
The night storm finally passed, leaving behind dampness, puddles and fallen trees. The sun rises, illuminating both the crowns of trees and the green valley through which the river flows. At such moments, you want to enjoy life, sing along with the birds and breathe clean air.But as soon as the sun's rays begin to illuminate the mountains, the lightning that comes from nowhere, sparkling brightly, strikes the ground. If at this moment you close your eyes and open them again, you can see the Great King sitting on the throne in front of you. His posture is free, the right leg is laid behind the left, forming a cross. All this speaks of the Emperor's confidence in his strength and power. The owner symbolizes the understanding that it is not enough to wish for peace and tranquility or even teach it, you need to develop the ability to protect them. The fourth Arcana tells about situations when neither good will, nor love, nor wisdom can overcome obstacles - then the determination to raise the sword is necessary. The emperor shows that one cannot go against one's conscience, that a worthy existence sometimes requires a struggle.
According to occult textbooks, the fourth Arcana reflects the Prototype of Divine Nature, which has turned into a state of readiness for independent affirmation.
In other words, if the first Arcana describes the first hypostasis of God, his beginningless creation, the second - the vastness of the Divine Consciousness, the third - the contemplation of the Divine plurality and the versatility of being, then the fourth Arcana reflects the readiness to express this plurality. Self-knowledge of the Divine Essence, in the totality of its possibilities, formed in the metaphysical world the appearance of the Unknowable Unity, which for the first time becomes a reality. The Emperor card tells about this process.
Relationship of the card with other occult sciences
This Arcana, unlike the previous three, is identified not with a specific planet, but with a zodiac sign that transfers all its properties to the map.So, the connection of the Emperor card with other occult sciences can be expressed as follows:
(dalet) - One, above any principle, he is present everywhere,
Letter - D, number - 4,
Ruled by the zodiac sign - Aries,
Correspondence according to the Book of Changes - 28 hexagram ("Excess"),
Correspondence in runes - rune Teiwaz (Teyvaz),
Time of day - day
Weather conditions - thunderstorm, storm,
The corresponding color is magenta,
The corresponding chakra is Muladhara Bhu (root chakra),
According to Kabbalah, it connects the sephirah Chokmah with the sephirah Tipheret.
Card meaning
Direct position
The fourth Arcana describes a man of mature age who occupies one of the leading positions in our lives. The emperor is the legislator and patriarch, the protector of interests. Whether the Questioner wants it or not, the Emperor will definitely play a role in his life and influence the situation.In addition, the fourth Arcana has the following meanings: authority; earthly power; protection and support; wisdom; secular power based on reason; the ability to deal with all enemies; calm; Confidence in your strength; leadership and determination, as well as fatherhood.
Reversed position
In this case, the Emperor card will also describe a person endowed with power, only this time he will direct all his strength and capabilities against the Questioner, seeking to destroy his life or career.If the card does not describe a person, but a situation, then the Questioner should expect a lot of trouble. It can be anything: immaturity and confusion, lack of strength and inability to cope with their enemies, inability to achieve a goal, tyranny, submission to other people or circumstances, cruelty, militancy and aggression. In addition, the fourth Arcana in an inverted position can warn of jealousy and male failure.
If the Emperor card represents the Questioner himself, this means that he is able to fight and is ready to protect his interests. The advice in this case will be: “Find the truth, listen to your inner voice, do not forget about deeds and things more significant than your plans. Go the right way. Remember - no matter what, you can always protect your valuables. But sometimes ask yourself the question: "Is the goal set before me worth such an effort, and is it necessary to die for it?"The emperor stands for masculinity, order and discipline. You see his orb in his left hand, it shows that the Emperor is more interested in the outside world than the inside. His focus is on providing proper discipline to a chaotic world in need of rules and obedience. The solid, reliable throne on which the Emperor sits symbolizes his immense power. In order for the Emperor's creativity to unquestionably bear fruit, structure is needed. People often say that success is 5% inspiration and 95% hard work. However, discipline, elevated to an absolute, can stifle creative impulses and, as a result, lead to routine for the sake of routine. Look how stern and angry the man on the throne looks. He is so focused on external achievements that he may forget to listen to his heart.
Questions to ask yourself after pulling out the Emperor
- What is your relationship with your father or other male authority figure?
- Is something holding you back?
- Does your life really need rules, organization, and regulation?
- Will hard work benefit you?
- Do you need to be more reasonable?
- Do you really need a better male role model than the one you are currently targeting?
Key Ideas
Do not ignore difficulties, meet them face to face. Don't accept a vile situation for what it is; look for what you can change in it.
Friends
Straight card: You demonstrate remarkable leadership abilities. Friends accept your guidance, and therefore it must be wise.
Reversed: At the moment you are dominating your friends, or one of them is dominating you. Do not be a despot, free yourself from the influence of despotic people.
Studies
Upright Card: You interact well with teachers. One of them, a male, turns out to be an excellent role model for you at this point.
Reversed: You are in conflict with the teachers. Do not think that they find fault with you over trifles; remember why you need to study. By the way, it includes self-improvement.
Goodbye
Straight Card: You may be attracted to a certain person who is a little older and wiser than you.
Reversed: Don't limit your life to relationships. Sooner or later you will need the outside world. Don't narrow your focus so much that the world forgets about you.
Family
Straight card: You have great role models who show you the meaningful rules of life. It's great that you follow these rules of your own choice.
Reversed: You are suffocated by rules and regulations. Make sure you communicate the need for independence to teachers and parents, they may not hear or understand you. Say otherwise.
Interests
Upright: Discussions and leadership positions in committees or groups are at the center of your life, or will soon take center stage.
Reversed: Stop criticizing and undermining unity by standing aside. Get involved in what interests you.
Health / Appearance
Direct card: You care about your appearance and are always dressed in accordance with the current moment.
Reversed: Your disciplined attitude towards the body begins to cause you physical discomfort. Relax, make indulgences in the regime.
Money
Straight Card: You are one of those people who are able to put money to the best use. Congratulate yourself. This talent cannot be overestimated, and over the years it only gets stronger.
Reversed: You are implementing some kind of protest by getting into debt. But this path does not lead to where you want to go. It looks like poverty is ahead of you, grief to your parents, and many inconveniences to your friends.
Divination in half a minute
John really wanted to go to college and needed to get credit and good grades for his high school diploma. He grabbed a three for a historical essay, and the case hung in the balance. The Emperor's card indicated that everything depends only on John himself. He is able to realize his dream and go to college if he works harder. The Emperor is a card of iron self-discipline. It was this quality that John needed to cope with the situation.
Correspondence
Description
This Arcana, which follows immediately after the Empress card, continues, strengthens and complements it. If you put both cards side by side, you will see that the Master and Mistress are looking at each other. The Master's gaze is turned to the past (to the Mistress, who made him what he is and transferred her power to him). Spirit precedes matter. In the material world, the Emperor plays the same role as the Empress in the world of reason. His throne (carved wood) is quite tangible, his wealth and his powers are quite material. The Emperor is supported by a lioness - the formidable goddess of war and solar heat Sekhmet. The combination of brown wood (a symbol of the earth) and red (action) in the throne of the Emperor indicates that the forces of the Earth are ready to rise to the defense by order of the Master. After all, the tense blue color of the card is not at all as serene as the blue color of the previous Arcana. The emperor understands that it is not enough just to wish for peace and tranquility, sometimes you need to have the determination and ability to protect them.
He holds his red scepter (the fiery element of action), symbolizing worldly and earthly power, in his right hand, and the right side, according to tradition, also denotes action. In his left hand is the Ankh as a symbol of life, and traditionally it is the left side that is considered to be in need of support and protection.
On the head of the Emperor is the double crown of the South and the North, decorated with a golden uraeus (cobra), which testifies to the fullness of his power and the patronage of the Higher powers. And a false beard braided into a pigtail (an indispensable attribute of the decoration of the pharaohs) speaks of the wisdom necessary for the Emperor, regardless of his age.
The essence of this card is the determination to fight for the harmony that the Empress teaches.
Value in the layout
The emperor is a strong personality, with a stable position in society, with the ability to persuade and influence people.
In a straight position
The Emperor card indicates the correctness of the chosen path. It can symbolize success in public affairs, service, the implementation of plans. It means the logic of actions, authority, self-control, achievement of the goal. Legal income, position stabilization, in some cases security or paternity. The person who draws this card has all the prerequisites for success and enjoys the support of the forces behind him. Success and stability await him, ambitions will be satisfied. The card means power over the situation. Can represent an honest, loyal friend or a strong patron.
Advice. You are ready to fight and die protecting people, property, ideas. But the Emperor needs to understand whether it is worth dying for what he protects.
In an inverted position
"Emperor" represents either a weak, indecisive person, who is clearly dependent on the powers that be, or, conversely, a person who is unable to curb his shortcomings and vices, uncontrollable and unfair. The situation is not given to be realized. All plans fall apart. You are in forced inactivity."
The card can talk about two types of behavior. It either symbolizes the denial of authority, unwillingness to take part in the lives of other people, failure to fulfill one's duties, in particular parental ones, ignoring everything legal, orderly, courteous. Or the refusal to take decisive action for fear of causing displeasure of those on whom a person depends. Or tyranny, stubbornness, exaggerated self-esteem, undeserved recognition. Sometimes this card means failure at work, the presence of forces that hinder the development of affairs. May represent an unreliable friend or a powerful enemy.
Advice. If you don't want the fulfillment of your hopes to depend on someone else, take everything into your own hands and, most importantly, take into your own hands.
The emperor symbolizes another type of earthly wisdom: the understanding that it is not enough to wish for peace and tranquility, or even to teach it; sometimes you need to have the will and the ability to protect them.
The Emperor corresponds to the number four and the Hebrew letter Dalet.
Allegory
Paternity. Earthly power and protection of those for whom he is responsible.
Description
A mature man (usually with a bushy beard) sits on a throne. He is wearing a robe and battle armor. A scepter in his hand, an imperial crown on his head. In some decks, a shield is leaning against the foot of the throne. Sometimes the throne stands outside an enclosed space or against the backdrop of mountains.
The essence of this card is protection, determination to fight for home harmony, which the Empress teaches.
The emperor is the protector of the house, the father who guards and guides all who are under his care.
inner meaning
The Emperor is a wise teacher. He teaches the meaning of life and the use of earthly power. There are forces which neither good will nor proper training can overcome; sometimes it takes determination to pick up the sword. The Emperor teaches that conscience must not be compromised; that a worthy existence sometimes requires a struggle. As a man is the protector of the house, the Emperor is the legislator and patriarch, the protector of his world. The emperor symbolizes another type of earthly wisdom: the understanding that it is not enough to wish for peace and tranquility or even teach it, sometimes you need to have the determination and ability to protect them.
Value in the layout
Reversed or Negative: Immaturity and confusion. Lack of strength. Problems with enemies. Failure to reach the goal; waste of energy.
If the Empress teaches people to work together, then the Emperor protects the house from external danger. If this card represents the Questioner, then you are able to fight and are ready to die for people, property and treasures. The emperor needs to understand whether it is worth dying for what he protects.
This card symbolizes the father, fatherhood, the inner masculine, as well as older, courageous, paternally leading, influential, authoritative and professional people.
Just as the Empress rules with the heart, the Emperor rules with the intellect. He is the head of any structure, using reason and logic to manage it and acting as a merciful and benevolent dictator. This card shows your ability to establish laws and restrictions, give names and definitions to things and phenomena, analyze yourself and your field of activity. It represents the discoverer, builder, doer and promotes management, ordering and establishing rules. Having mastered the realms of imagination (High Priestess) and feelings (Empress), you yourself can now serve as the initiator and builder of new structures. The card symbolizes skill and power, and now you have enough knowledge and skills for it. Perhaps you have to take leadership, become a leader, gain power or take responsibility for something. The situation is conducive to acting with conviction that one is right and from a position of strength. For a man, the Emperor may represent what society expects of him, or symbolize the rituals of male brotherhood and dominion. For both sexes, this may be an external image of a father who has certain expectations about you, approving or disapproving of your actions.
This card speaks of your authority, the right to it and the awareness of where and why you gave up this authority and to whom you endowed it. The reaction to this card shows your relationship with authority, law and order. In the professional realm, you give orders, make decisions, start projects, allocate resources, or simply tell who to do what. This is a responsible position of an administrator, boss or manager; in addition, the card may indicate a representative of the authorities or the military. The emperor encourages you to act within the strict framework of a particular hierarchical structure. You determine your goals, thereby shaping your own future. You also set limits by strategically defending yourself against outside attacks and destructive emotions. You can serve as a source and guarantor of stability and protection for those who depend on you. As a card of male power, the Emperor represents an energy inseminator projecting his will outward.
Traditional meanings: will, power, authority, law. Protection, stability, confidence, trust, conviction. Realization, achievement, acquisition. Reason, logic. Intelligence, principles. Fatherhood, masculinity, male power. Leadership, dominance. Contracts. Corporations.
Reversed Emperor
The inverted Emperor is prone to autocratic tyranny, full of consciousness of his own right and omnipotence. Alas, this dictator cannot be called merciful. Or, on the other hand, this card can show his complete opposite - a weak-willed, timid coward. Usually it's still something in between - a father, boss or leader who betrayed your trust, renounced obligations, powerless to protect you or defend his principles. This is an absent or weak father, a mediocre leader. It can also point to false pride - to the naked king, who has turned into a miserable clown. The inverted Emperor speaks of the humiliation of the ruler and the overthrow of the throne.
It can be hesitation, refusal to solve problems, loss of control, or, conversely, the use of force where there is no need for it. Instead of setting reasonable limits, you put up walls and impose restrictions. Instead of pulling yourself together and making a decision, you freeze into complete rigidity. You have relied too heavily on what you called "reason" and "facts", leaving no room for other possibilities. You could be overly critical and harsh in your assessments, or you could be self-satisfied, paternalistic, competitive, or even chauvinistic. The Emperor Reversed shows a person who uses power and physical or intellectual superiority to dominate others. If you have given up power and authority in favor of another, this may indicate a lack of self-confidence and low self-esteem.
On the other hand, it is very likely that you are denying some masculine qualities or are trying to subvert traditional male role stereotypes in order to open up new opportunities for self-expression. This card can speak either of immaturity, or of decrepitude and impotence, and in addition, of sexual preferences and homosexual orientation disapproved by society. Perhaps you currently do not have enough communication with men. The reversed Emperor also points to the inner masculinity of women (Jungian animus), to an internalized paternal or simply power figure that serves as a source of disapproval and self-censorship, or, conversely, provides wise guidance and mentoring.
The projection of an inverted Emperor outward can give a very wide range of manifestations, including an idealized idea of one's skill or authority. You may see the other person as a tyrant or a fool, as an intruder or a victim. It could be your opponent or rival, or a former hero dethroned from his pedestal.
In terms of health, we can talk about gout, headaches, loss of male power, loss of vitality, prostate problems, accidents, injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.
On the shamanic and magical levels, the inverted Emperor is the image of the ailing Fisher King, whose wound causes the earth to deplete and can only be healed when the Holy Grail (the embodiment of the sacred) returns to people. This card marks male initiation rites and symbolizes the secular leader or the Horned God, acting as the initiator and role model for the young men.
Traditional inverted meanings: protection, favor mercy, compassion, good will. Opposition, obstacle, hindrance, stop, delay, stubbornness. Immaturity, inefficiency, indecision. Prejudice. Tyranny. Weak character. Abuse of power. Failure. Abduction.
Astrological meaning:
The Sun in Capricorn, representing a sense of responsibility, order, structure, as well as security, consistency and perseverance.
MASTER.
The host is a structure-forming element, it symbolizes our desire for stability, security and consistency. This is our desire for independence from the conditions of existence of Nature and our own nature, often unpredictable. Thus, it is in line with our desire for civilization, by which we build our homes, heat and air-condition them to keep ourselves out of heat, cold and damp, create automobiles and airplanes to shorten distances and make travel more comfortable, and We open schools to improve the level of education. Even the fact that a lot of things are done too insistently does not negate for us the positive aspects that this often perceived allergic card has. The owner combines not only the desire for order, a sober mind, discipline, a sense of responsibility and pragmatism, but also their extremes - obstinacy, inertness, the desire to "improve" everything to infinity, the thirst for power and despotism.
Working with the Mirror of Fate tarot deck, I noticed that some cards fall out more often, often showing template situations. In doing so, my experience accumulates. And some are quite rare. And I can't say much about them. Therefore, the idea arose to streamline their observations, as well as to get acquainted with the experience of other tarologists who have chosen the same deck as their assistants and successfully make predictions for their clients.
By no means do I claim to be the only truth. The cards show each of us what we can see and understand at the moment, each perceives these signs strictly individually. However, many of the comments gleaned from other people's spreads on the forums work for me as well. Therefore, I really hope that the material will be interesting and useful to a wide range, including those who practice on classic decks.
For beginners, for the interpretation of the Mirror of Fate tarot cards, I would recommend first of all to take a book by a reputable and respected author and read the meanings of the cards for a classic deck, for example, the Rider-Waite (RU) deck. Most often, the images on the cards are identical. However, there are some features that I would like to draw attention to. In each article, I will try to compare the arcana of the RU deck and the “Mirror of Fate”, I will give my own interpretation and the interesting experience of other authors.
XXCOURT
MBC: Judgment - Change of position, revival (update), result.
Reversed:weakness, cowardice, naivety. Also deliberation (slowness), sentence, condemnation.
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Comparison
The meaning of the image is very similar, however, the rendering is slightly different. The archangel on the map from the Mirror of Fate is armed with a sword and corresponds to his time. To be honest, he doesn't look like an Archangel at all. The map is more optimistic. Rainbow adds mood and understanding that the event is positive. Now everything will be different.
Interpretation
According to the classics, this is a turn for the better after darkness. But the image in RU does not push me to this. If this is the Last Judgment, then all the righteous should receive life, and sinners - vice versa. But how to interpret the card if you yourself can not evaluate yourself. Suddenly, from the point of view of the Supreme Court, you are a sinner and there will be no forgiveness? In the Mirror of Fate, the card is perceived more easily. The rainbow, the benevolent face of the Archangel and the sincere joy of the girl in the foreground, are encouraging that liberation has indeed come. A new day has come.
According to some interpretations, the map shows a return to the old, to the past, but at a new level. Very often this value is suitable. This card is considered karmic. It points to the connection of generations, to the fact that it is very difficult for a person to accept something, but this is one of the most important tasks for him. Often these lessons are painful.
Sometimes the card falls on a real court.
If the card falls as a personality trait, then the person is critical, likes to "judge. Constantly delving into himself and often blaming himself. He has some kind of heaviness in his soul. Perhaps he is simply in the situation of" the end of the black strip "when signs of light are not yet visible.
In relationship the map shows that they have a past and are significant to the questioner. This is a difficult relationship, but they are destined. People parted, and now they are trying to establish contact. I don't think this card is about marriage at all. Others are needed. If people are in a quarrel, then they will still be together, reconcile. But relationships can be of a different quality.
In matters of health with some other major arcana - the World, the Star, etc. can mean death. But it's more of a recovery.
Looking for a job is an improvement. After testing and a black stripe, some options began to come across.
In matters of business- You don't have to try something new. You should search in past endeavors and make more attempts there.
To the question "yes" - "no" rather YES. But depending on what the question is.
By way of advice- be patient a little longer, the sun will come soon. On the other hand: you need to turn to the past, look for the answer there.
In addition, sometimes fell on atmospheric phenomena, and also on earthworks. In a search, it can mean "below ground level", for example, in a basement.
(c) Lisika
Lilitochka
XX COURT
On a personal schedule - a person who cannot be "killed", a kind of Phoenix. Time after time, after each "assault" on him or on his plans, he rises and moves on, preoccupied not with revenge on his enemies, but rather with learning lessons from the situation. Each of his "revivals" is a multiplication of spiritual energy and striving for revival of old, unfinished projects.
Upside down - a person who has the desire and desire to go further. But courage is not always enough. He is more prone to pre-thinking to prioritize first and then hit the road.
Situation: rejuvenation, spiritual quests and requests, changes for the better, return to old projects.
Upside down - confusion, indecision, possibly a breakup or separation. The desire to do something urgently, but delaying the decision.
Silver dream
Ekaterina
This card always says that a person is given another chance ... The gods intervene in a person's life ....
Olelu
One fine day, a rainbow cuts the sky and an angel flies into the atmosphere from the darkness of space, holding a sword in one hand, and a trumpet in the other, the sounds of which raise gravestones. Previously buried people rise from the graves. The hands and eyes of many of them are prayerfully turned to the angel in the hope of something new and bright. Some risen from the graves are in sorrow and sadness, with their heads bowed low. The air is clean and transparent, everything somehow froze around in solemn silence.
direct map: judgment, unexpected turn, rebirth, change, change, disclosure of hidden abilities.
flipped card : verdict, worsening of the situation, final decision, straightforwardness, decisive steps are needed, the person condemns himself unnecessarily.
wheel of fate
Stranger
He always talks about changes, but what exactly I judge by the alignment or additional cards ...
Vassilisa
Judgment... For me, this is the most incomprehensible card in the deck...
In short, the associations for it are such - to each according to his merits. Payback for bad deeds, reward for good ones. At the household level - quarrels, conflicts submitted to the public (relatives, neighbors, etc.). Judicial squabbles. Judgment. In general, the decision from above (bosses, officials) is in favor or not in favor of a person.
Public condemnation or recognition of a person, public pressure on a person or his glorification. Reward. Fame.
But for me it often happens precisely as a public condemnation of a person’s actions, dissatisfaction with him, or vice versa, his honoring, approval by society of a person’s actions. Anyone can be understood as a society: from a neighbor to the authorities, from a family to fame in the newspapers ... Well, as a court decision, of course.
XXIPEACE
MBC: World - Guaranteed luck, travel, road, emigration, flight, change of place.
inverted: inertia, stagnation, immobility, immutability.
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Comparison
In both images, the main symbol is infinity. However, in RU it is a ring, and in the Mirror it is a lemniscate. The images are very similar in meaning. In the Mirror of Destiny, it seems to me more energetic. The support group, although in shadow, is drawn more expressively, and the possession of energy is presented in the form of a luminous arch above the woman's head. The world is underlined by the cosmic landscape.
Interpretation
For me, the World map is not classically positive. When it falls out, I freeze internally, because whatever one may say, this is the end. And very often I do not see the complete triumph, success, prosperity that is promised on this card before the end. This is a played out situation. What is - this is already the maximum development, there is nowhere further, even if the questioner is not satisfied with this. You can't get more. You can completely give up and start a new way.
This card means personality with a broad outlook, a large number of contacts not only in their environment, but throughout the world, possibly through electronic means of communication. This person, especially in the presence of SA Sun, can be world famous. It can also talk about a person who is no longer there. Such people are usually of a broad soul. They often give out without regret, but at the same time they are not collected, they are sprayed in all directions. The card may point to a foreigner.
In relationship I regard it as an unfavorable card. Especially if the relationship is just developing. This means that they have nowhere to develop. But it can show a couple who have been together for many years and are happy with everything. Their relationship is well-established and no longer obsessed with each other.
According to one interesting version, the World can mean that a person has many contacts, then the questioner becomes not a unique contender for this person, which again does not bring joy.
In work- this is interaction with various means of communication, there may be work related to foreign contacts or trips. Doesn't show job change. So far it's good here. Does not show for promotion - and as high as possible for this person.
dangerous in health matters. This card is a transition to another world. If the question is about a very sick person, then the card, in conjunction with other SAs, can indicate death, release, departure. On the other hand, this is also a birth, therefore, with an Ace card to or another suitable card, it can indicate the birth of a child.
To the question "yes-no" means yes.
Advice: ask for help from a wide circle; look for the answer in the media, on the Internet; if the relationship does not suit you, end it and start completely different, everything is already lost here.
(c) Lisika
Lilitochka
XXI WORLD
On a personal schedule : a person who has completed the path of searching and throwing, quite possibly, has worked out karma and understood his true “I”. He can go anywhere, at the same time, he will not “lose” himself.
Upside down - a person striving to realize important plans, but "pressed down" by the lack of joy and inspiration.
Situation: unity of physical, spiritual and mental energies; the end of one cycle and the inevitable beginning of another; a newfound paradise, the fulfillment of the most unexpected desires
Upside down - success coupled with disappointment, the cycle is fully completed, but the time for a change for the better has not yet come.
Silver dream
Olelu
Above the earthly sphere, in the midst of cosmic emptiness and darkness, the naked figure of a woman flies in space. Her hair is loose and falls in lush folds to her hips; in the palms of her hands, solemnly spread apart, she holds a sacred arch with a divine all-seeing eye. The woman's body is wrapped around a snake, curled up in a sign of infinity and biting its own tail. At the bottom of the card are emblems of the four elements: a man with an angelic face holding a goblet, an eagle with a sword, a bull with denarii and a lion with a staff.
direct map: harmony, order in the house, peace, journey, change of place, reward, achievement of the goal.
flipped card : difficulties, chaos, stagnation, slowdown in business, earth, inertia, immutability, plot, success associated with disappointment, it is necessary to stop to reconsider.
wheel of fate
Kissa
And I see the World as an obsession in this deck, in any position. Of course, you also need to look at the neighboring cards, a direct world in combination with negative cards will be just the inability to get out of the vicious circle.
Vassilisa
My world passes like a balanced state, even more like a complete Olympian calmness, closer to indifference ... The girl threw it away - it's normal, life goes on. Didn't quit - that's good too.
In the layouts for love, the World often falls out when a man has both a wife and a mistress, and he calmly perceives this situation. If, with the Lovers, a man is still tormented morally and by choice, then there are no torments here - a person calmly perceives a dual situation.
In conclusion, I would like to say that the topic remains open. Write your comments and observations in the comments. Share your experience and best practices on this certainly interesting deck. I will be happy to add to the content of the collection.
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Tarot cards The Mirror of Fate is a universal deck of divinatory symbols that portend the near future. Both an experienced tarologist and a beginner who does not have experience with predictions can use simple signs represented by colorful pictures on cards. The creators of the deck deliberately did not overload the images with unnecessary, confusing details.
Tarot Mirror of Fate - a universal deck that helps to slightly open the door to the future
Concise symbols will appeal to fans of quick divination. If you've made your choice on the Mirror of Fate cards, then get ready for a world you've never seen before. Expand your perception of reality with the help of the ancient Tarot, and find out the intricacies of future events. Why are Mirror of Fate cards relevant, and how to use them to get the best result?
The history of the creation of Tarot cards Mirror of Fate
The creation of a unique deck took a lot of time, and for such a difficult task several artists and tarot readers were involved at once. The date of birth of an amazing attribute of magical action is the Renaissance, it was during the heyday of bold trends in art that the Mirror of Fate cards received an extravagant, as for their time, appearance. The authors of the deck have moved away from the classic Tarot, adding new, unexpected elements to absolutely all symbols. Despite the titanic work of the creators, the cards turned out to be quite concise and simple.
Why this deck is chosen by experienced Mages
Modern magicians often use the fortune-telling deck Mirror of Fate in various fortune-telling, and also use powerful symbols in meditation and other spiritual practices. According to the creators, the original idea ruled out a glut of the occult or the teachings of the cabal. Simplicity is the main task that the authors of the Mirror of Fate cards set for themselves. Having examined the unusual signs on the cards, one can notice their distinguishing feature from the traditional Tarot.
The cards that answer the questions posed do not just bring together mystical symbols, but tell a whole story. If you have taken up serious divination for the first time, then you will not need to study astrology or drill textbooks on the occult sciences. All that is required of you is to pay attention to the deck, connect with each individual part of it and feel the powerful energy of the symbols of the Mirror of Destiny.
How the Mirror of Fate deck was created
When creating the Mirror of Fate deck, the changes affected not only the appearance of the cards, but also the meanings of the symbols changed the main accents. Some symbols have been replaced, and the order of the cards has been heavily modernized, following the idea of \u200b\u200bthe authors of the deck. Before trying the divination process on a new deck, make sure you can interpret each sign shown on the cards.
Tarot Mirror of Fate - a collection of all the necessary values
Learning how to manage a deck is as easy as shelling pears, because the tarot mirror of fate gallery is a real collection of all the meanings that you will need in all layouts. Do not be afraid to make mistakes, over time you will adapt to the cards and their specifics, then a new amazing world will open for you, the existence of which you did not even know.
Gallery of Tarot cards Mirror of Fate
The structure of any divination cards is a non-random set of cards and depicted symbols. Each designation on the map carries its own, unique message. For ease of reading the characters, they are arranged in the following hierarchical order:
- major arcana;
- wands (minor arcana);
- goblets;
- swords;
- pentacles.
Each part of the Mirror of Fate deck is responsible for a certain prediction of emotions, intentions, actions and phenomena. Deciphering the deck begins with an analysis of the location of the major arcana, and then the rest of the cards are considered in descending order.
It is important to observe not only the location of the symbols in the layout, but also their immediate position - inverted cards most often carry negative information.
The combination of several signs that fell in the neighborhood at once is much more difficult than the interpretation of individual cards, but it is the overall picture created by the Tarot that allows you to see the most accurate future.
How to View a Deck from a Mystical Perspective
You don’t need to study every single detail of an old deck, but focusing on strong cards, especially for beginner magicians, is simply necessary. How to read the cards correctly and put their advice together? Practice, perseverance and self-confidence will help you overcome all the difficulties of translation at first. Approach the creation of a alignment with a calm soul and heart, throw unnecessary thoughts out of your head. Feel the cards, establish a connection with them and boldly proceed to divination with the help of the Mirror of Fate deck.
Major Arcana of the Mirror of Fate deck
The meaning of the Mirror of Fate tarot cards are the basics that guarantee the success of your divination. The major arcana, and there are fourteen of them in total, set the entire direction of the forecast. Be attentive to the fallen lasso:
King card
This lasso indicates a person, most likely a man, with a friendly attitude towards others, but with a poor education. Prediction with the King card indicates the requirements that either you or your closest social circle succumb to. Often, the senior lasso with the image of a man on the throne is a prototype of the questioner and does not carry a special semantic load for the alignment.
Rider
Rider - a card that means a change of residence
A card that portends a path associated with a change of residence is always favorable, regardless of which symbols fell nearby. Even minor quarrels predicted by the major lasso will soon be resolved. Be patient.
Ten
The Major Arcana, which means an oppressive situation that has arisen in your life, indicates strong obstacles. The obstacles that you are so afraid of are not eternal, and it depends only on you how soon the path to success will be opened again. The Ten card answers questions related to home and everyday problems.
Nine
Map of poverty, miserable living conditions, the decline of all forces. This symbol overshadows the whole alignment and portends a long period of problems. Consider nearby cards, they will prompt your next steps.
Six
The most favorable senior lasso of the deck is the Mirror of Fate, promising success, prosperity and receiving all sorts of benefits. In the near future you will receive a message that will change all areas of your life. How soon will your triumph come? The Six card claims that you won't have to wait long.
Four
A card responsible for the smooth flow of your affairs. How long have you been resting? A similar senior lasso advises to take a break, find peace of mind and let go of all heavy thoughts.
Troika
A symbol that indicates a specific person whom you respect and consider an authority. Listen to the instructions of the prototype of the Troika lasso and all your undertakings will be crowned with success. If your affairs have been in chaos and disorder lately, this card promises the end of the crisis.
deuce
The senior lasso with a dual opposite interpretation, on the one hand, promises happiness, and on the other hand, indicates hidden inner fear. In cases where the Deuce dominates the layout, consider all the cards that fell out after it. It is the additional characters that will determine the meaning of the Major Arcana.
Major Arcana - Ace
The Mirror of Fate deck, having carefully listened to the question that concerns you, provides an answer, but whether to listen to mystical advice or not is only your choice.
Ace - a card that guarantees the emergence of inspiration
Ace guarantees a creative breakthrough, strong inspiration and a positive morale. Have you spent time creating or creating something new? It's time, according to the traditional interpretation of the Mirror of Fate deck, to pay attention to the stagnation in the creative life.Major arcana can dominate the layout or simply complement it. You should feel in what direction the mysterious ancient symbols of the Mirror of Fate deck lead you.
Gallery of Cups Tarot Mirror of Fate
Fourteen minor arcana are full-fledged "inhabitants" of the Mirror of Fate deck. The main feature of the Cups is their categorical nature, that is, the prediction of feelings is marked by a strong reaction. The minor arcana are:
Cup - King
A symbol indicating a person with high spirituality and position in society predicts hypocrisy, rumors that go behind your back. If public opinion is important to you, then the King in the layout is an unfavorable sign. Look around, do your friends and family always sincerely sympathize with you?
Queen
The cup, which symbolizes a wise woman, can represent the coming happiness. An inverted card should be interpreted as debauchery directed against your personal life. Is your lover faithful?
Ten
This Cup is identified with love, all kinds of harmony and peace of mind. If a direct Ten fell out in your layout, do not worry about the future, it does not bode well for you.
Eight of Cups
A favorable card in any position affects the entire layout. The minor lasso portends only success and joy. Enjoy your own life, appreciate every moment of it.
Six
A positive Cup, promising either a long-awaited message or a sudden renewal in the house. Have you bought new furniture or dishes for a long time? It's time to please the household with gifts.
Four of Cups
Minor arcanum, indicating boredom, slowing down your growth. Promotion will not happen if you do not get rid of the aggravating circumstances. The four inverted indicates new connections that are beneficial to your business and new beginnings.
deuce
Boundless love, reciprocity, fidelity - the sign of the Two of Cups in the layout, soften even the most negative nearest cards. The Mirror of Fate deck, through the minor lasso, Deuce warns of fake feelings and false promises. Be extremely careful when choosing a partner.
Ace
Ace of Cups - a symbol of true love
A symbol of true love, from which not only the soul is warmed, but also the mind. This minor lasso promises a move to a joint house or the purchase of a common property. Do not be afraid of the upcoming changes, they will only benefit you.
Major and minor arcana have similar names, and therefore for a beginner reading cards will be complicated. Try to visually remember the main representatives of the Cups, then the decoding will be much faster.
Gallery of Swords Tarot Mirror of Fate
The number of cards equal to the number of major and minor arcana - Swords of the deck, help to understand the most difficult life situations. To clarify pressing important issues, the Swords of the Mirror of Fate deck are at your disposal:
- King and queen.
- Rider.
- Herald.
- Nine consecutive cards of Swords.
Additional signs pointing to the most important psychological aspects of difficult situations contribute to the removal of mental blocks and the destruction of barriers. The swords of the Mirror of Fate deck will predict success, love, a quick move, and even disappointment. When interpreting this type of Tarot, pay special attention to the position of the cards.
Pentacles of the old deck
The cards that complete the deck, the denarii, are just as important as the fundamental arcana. An identical number of card symbols indicate the benefits that you can achieve or the failures that lie in wait for you in the near future.
So, the Nine of Pentacles indicates luck in the upright position and portends deceit in the inverted position. The caution with which you approach the creation of a layout should accompany you in the future. Be attentive to your own surroundings and do not close your eyes to minor details. Your mind and heart know more than you allow yourself to say.
Divination cards Mirror of Fate are incredible helpers in difficult situations regarding all spheres of human life. If you find it difficult to find the right path or decide on drastic changes, then the simple layout of the Mirror of Fate deck is exactly what you have been looking for. Turning events of the future, moments of the past not taken into account, neglect of the situations of the present - all the information you need for a happy life will be revealed in the cards that have fallen.
Rest assured, when read correctly, the symbols indicate all dangers and warn you of what you should avoid. Mirror of Fate cards are amenable only to the elect, those who approach divination with a pure soul and heart.
1. Magician - Meaning for divination: skill, diplomacy, skillful handling; disease suffering, loss, misfortune, self-confidence, willpower; can mean Querent if he is male.
- Reversed: healer, magician, mental illness, shame (disgrace), anxiety.
2. High Priestess - Secrets, secrets, the future is still not revealed; a woman who is interested in the Querent, if that is a man; may mean Querenta (woman); silence, perseverance, wisdom, science (scientific knowledge).
- Reversed: Passion, spiritual or physical heat, vanity, superficial knowledge.
3. Empress - Fruitfulness, action, initiative, life expectancy. Unknown, hidden, also difficulty, doubt, ignorance.
Reversed: Light, truth, unraveling complex issues, public celebrations.
- According to other readings - fluctuations (inconstancy).
4. Emperor - Stability, power, patronage; outstanding personality; support, prudence, conviction.
Reversed: Charity, compassion, trust. Also confusion in front of opponents, interference, immaturity.
5. High priest - Marriage, captivity, enslavement; according to another interpretation - gratitude and generosity; inspiration; the person the Querent turns to for help.
Reversed: Society, good understanding, agreement, over-friendly, weakness.
6. Lovers - Attractiveness, love, beauty, overcoming temptations.
Reversed: Flaw, foolish designs
7. Chariot - Help provided in difficult times, providence, also war, triumph, arrogance, revenge, anxiety (troubles).
Reversed: rebellion, quarrel, litigation, dispute, defeat
8. Strength - Power and vigor, action, courage, generosity.
- Reversed: Despotism, abuse of power, weakness, discord (strife)
9. Hermit - thrift, also (and this is the main meaning) betrayal, pretense, swindle, venality.
Reversed: Concealment, deceptive appearance (mask), politics, fear, foolish caution.
10. Wheel of fate - Fate, luck, fun, happiness.
- Reversed: growth (increase), abundance, abundance (surplus).
11. Justice - Impartiality, equality, honesty (incorruptibility) diligence.
Reversed: Law in all areas (without exception), bigotry, prejudice, excessive severity.
12. The Hanged Man - wisdom, prudence, insight, temptation, sacrifice (sacrifice), intuition, prophecy, prediction.
- Reversed: selfishness, crowd (hustle), state.
13. Death - The end, mortality, destruction, corruption (decomposition).
- Reversed: Inertia, drowsiness, lethargy, stupor, somnambulism
14. Moderation - Savings, moderation (continence), thrift, ability to manage (own the instrument), adaptability (compromise).
- Reversed: things related to religions, churches, sects, clergy; See also division (separation), unfortunate combinations, competing interests.
15. Devil - Devastation, violence, passion, extraordinary effort, coercion, fate. That which predetermines, but in itself, is not the cause of evil.
- Reversed: fatal evil, weakness, blindness (recklessness), irritability.
16. Tower - Suffering, grief, need, misfortune, disaster, shame, deceit, death (ruin).
- Reversed: according to one interpretation - the same as in the main meanings, but to a lesser extent. Also oppression, imprisonment (imprisonment), tyranny.
17. Star - Loss, theft, deprivation, abandonment. Another reading says: hope and bright prospects.
- Reversed: arrogance, arrogance, importance
18. Moon - Secret enemies, danger, slander, darkness, horror, deceit, mistake.
- Reversed: instability, inconstancy, silence, as well as in the main meanings of deceit and error, but to a lesser extent.
19. Sun - Material well-being, successful marriage, contentment.
- Reversed: the same, but to a lesser extent.
20. Judgment - Change of position, revival (update), result.
- Reversed: weakness, cowardice, naivete. Also deliberation (slowness), sentence, condemnation.
21. World - Guaranteed luck, travel, road, emigration, flight, change of place.
- Reversed: inertia, stagnation, immobility, immutability.
0, 22. Jester - Stupidity, mania, extravagance (extravagance), intoxication, delirium, madness (rabies), involuntarily betraying.
- Reversed: negligence, absence, distribution (distribution), carelessness, apathy, insignificance, vanity (vanity).
WANDS (CLUBS)
King - The physical and emotional nature to which the meaning of this card is attributed is ignorance, ardor, flexibility (pliability); lively, passionate, generous. It is associated with the symbol of the lion, which is painted on the coat of arms on the back of the throne.
- Divinatory meanings: not too educated (dark) person, friendly, country dweller (peasant), usually married, honest and usually conscientious.
Reversed: Kind but demanding, strict but tolerant.
Queen - Wands corresponding to this suit always bloom, because this is the suit of vitality and inspiration (liveness)
- The character traits of the Queen correspond to the character of the King, but as a woman she has more magnetism (attractiveness)
- Divinatory meanings: not too educated woman, villager, friendly, chaste, faithful, honest. If the card next to her denotes a man, then she is disposed towards him, if a woman, then she is interested in the Querent. Also loves money.
Reversed: Good, thrifty, charming, helpful. Other meanings are opposition, jealousy (envy), even deceit and infidelity.
Rider - Shown traveling, and although he is armed, this is not a military assignment.
- meanings for divination - departure, absence, flight, emigration. Not too educated young man, friendly. Changes place of stay (residence)
- Reversed: break, disagreement, interruption, hitch, discord.
Messenger - Meaning for divination - not a very educated young man, truthful, beloved, messenger, postman. If this card is located close to another, symbolizing a person, then it portends favorable news related to this person. This picture can symbolize a dangerous nasty if it follows the Herald of Cups. It has the main characteristics of its suit.
- Reversed: anecdotes, notice, bad news. Also indecisiveness and inconstancy, which do not accompany this news.
Ten - Divinatory Meaning: This is a divination card and some of its readings do not agree with each other. Separately, we note what is associated with honor and conscientiousness: this card can mean oppression (oppression), but also luck, profit, various kinds of success in your affairs (game). This card can symbolize what seems false, disguise, treachery. The place (dwelling) may suffer. Success is nullified if this card is accompanied by 9 swords. If there is a case discussed in court (litigation, lawsuit), then there will be a sure loss.
- Reversed: obstacles, difficulties, intrigue, etc.
Nine - Divinatory Meaning: This card signifies strength in resistance (opposition). Being attacked, a person will meet the attack boldly. Along with the main meaning, its main additions take place - postponement, suspension, break.
- Reversed: Interference, misfortune, calamity.
Eight - The card denotes movement through immovable - flight through open territory.
- Meaning for divination: activity in entrepreneurship and the trajectory of such activity, fast in the function of an urgent courier. Great haste, great hope, haste towards the completion of something that promises guaranteed success (happiness); mainly that which is in motion; including arrows of love.
Reversed: Arrows of jealousy, internal strife, remorse, strife.
Seven - Divinatory Meaning: This card symbolizes valor. After all, you can interpret the image as six attacking one. On an intellectual level, this symbolizes a debate, a verbal struggle; in business - negotiations, trade war, barter, competition. This card contributes to the fighter's success, and his opponents may not be able to reach him.
- Reversed: Confusion, confusion, apprehension.
Six - Divinatory meaning: This card can correspond to several meanings. Outwardly, this is a triumph of victory. But it is also important news that the king's messenger could bring. It is also the expectation of the completion of personal aspirations, the crown of hope, etc.
- Reversed: apprehension (gloomy forebodings), apprehension (like fear of a victorious enemy at the gate), betrayal (as if someone opens the gates of a fortress to enemies), treachery, etc.
Five - A group of people brandishing staves as if in a wrestling sport. Divinatory meanings correspond to this facial expression of struggle: imitation, such as an exhibition fight, strong competition, or a struggle after which wealth and good fortune come. This card is interpreted as a sign of gold, profit, abundance.
-Reversed: Litigation, process, controversy, swindle, refutation.
Fourth - Value for divination: country life, peace, harmony, harmony, prosperity, peace, and, therefore, the completion of work.
- Reversed: the meanings remain unchanged: they are prosperity, growth, happiness, beauty, ornaments.
Troika - Three young people crossed their wands.
- Meaning for divination: the card symbolizes solid (authoritative) strength, enterprise, effort, trade, commerce, deployment (of business).
Reversed: The end of worries, the suspension or cessation of adversity, toil and disappointment.
Two - Divinatory Meaning: There is no unity between the alternate meanings of this card. On the one hand - wealth, luck, splendor, on the other - physical suffering, illness, annoyance, sadness, humility.
Reversed: Surprise, miracle, magic, excitement, anxiety, apprehension.
Ace - The hand emerging from the fire holds a strong wand.
- Meaning for divination: creativity, inventions, bold enterprise, productive forces that help in that, principle, purpose, source, birth, family, origin. According to another interpretation: money, luck, inheritance.
-Reversed: Fall, decay, destruction, perdition, heading towards perdition, also joy through tears.
CUPS (HEARTS)
King - Holds a dove in his right hand and a large goblet in his left. Its background rises in the middle of the sea. The sign of cups is implied to refer to water, which appears in all card pieces of that suit.
- Meaning for divination: an honest man, a man of action, a lawyer or a theologian; reliable, disposed to do favors for the Querent. Also law, art and science, including those who are professionally engaged in science, jurisprudence and art; creative mind.
- Reversed: dishonest, hypocritical person; fraud, extortion, injustice, vice, slander.
Queen - Beauty, nobility, dreaminess - these are the features of someone who is able to see pictures, contemplating the bowl.
- Divinatory meanings: a good, polite woman who will do favors for the Querent; finding pleasure in reflection and hence the ability to foresee; success, happiness, pleasure; See also wisdom, chastity.
- Inverted: the meanings vary - a good woman, according to another reading - an outstanding woman, unreliable (who cannot be relied upon); stubborn (capricious) woman; vice, dishonor, depravity.
Rider - Elegant but not belligerent; he rides calmly, wearing a hat with a feather, which is related (as a symbol) to the high capacity for imagination, creative fantasy, which this card sometimes characterizes.
- Meaning for divination: arrival, approach - sometimes a courier with a message; warning, suggestion, behavior, invitation, incitement (inducement).
- Reversed: Swindle, cunning, sharpness (of the mind), deceit (cheating), double-dealing, forgery.
Herald - A suave, helpful, somewhat pampered (effeminate) boy with an expression of diligence and attentiveness.
- Divinatory meaning: a suave young man forced to render services, with whom the Querent will have a connection; diligent young man; news, messages; petition, reflection, meditation; as well as funds aimed at managing the enterprise.
- Reversed: addiction, inclination, affection, temptation (seduction), deceit, cunning.
Ten - Fountain from the cup. A man and a woman running towards each other, they are obviously husband and wife.
- Meaning for divination: contentment, complete peace of mind; improvement of this state; in combination with several curly cards, it can denote a person who shows concern for the interests of Kviretn; also the place of residence of the Querent.
Reversed: Rest of the perfidious soul, resentment, violence.
Nine - A pleasant couple enjoying a sense of satisfaction in the heart, and an abundance of refreshing wine on the table.
- Meaning for divination: consent, contentment, well-being, also victory, success, favorable position; satisfaction for the Querent or the person for whom the consultation is arranged.
Reversed: Truthfulness, fidelity, arrogance. However, the interpretations vary and contain errors, incompleteness, etc.
Eight - Value for divination: delayed success, voluntary removal from established affairs.
- Reversed: great joy, prosperity, celebration.
Seven - A strange, fantastic reflection in the mirror.
- Meaning for divination: imaginary favor, building "castles in the air", sentimentality; some illusory achievements, but nothing lasting or lasting is meant.
Reversed: Strong desire, will power, determination, projects.
Six - Young people in the old garden, their cups are filled.
- Meaning for divination: this is a card of the past and memories; it denotes the desire to look into the past, for example, into one's childhood; well-being, joy, but coming, perhaps, from the past; things that are already gone. Another interpretation, opposite to this, is new connections, new knowledge, new environment; also children frolicking in new possessions.
- Reversed: future (changes), renewal that will come soon.
Five - A man and a woman leave each other.
- Divinatory Meaning: This card means loss, but partial loss: three cups may be empty, but the other two are full. This card may portend some kind of inheritance, ancestral inheritance, a parcel, but all this is not connected with the expected (hopes). In combination with some cards, it can mean marriage, but not without bitterness or disappointment.
- Reversed: news, alliances, intimacy, kinship, ancestors, return, false plans.
Four - A young man sits at a table and contemplates three cups in front of him. The woman behind him offers him another goblet.
- Divinatory meaning: boredom, disgust, antipathy, imaginary troubles, as if the wine of this world had caused satiety; now the young man was offered, as a magical gift, another wine, but he sees no consolation in this. This card also speaks of a frequent change of entertainment.
- Reversed: news, omen, new recommendations, new connections.
Three - People on the shore with cups raised up, as if drinking each other's health.
- Meaning for fortune-telling: a thorough completion of some business, completion and fun; happy outcome, victory, realization (of something), consolation, healing (of wounds).
- Reversed: expedition, dispatch (of mail), achievement, end (end).
Two - A young man and a girl drink each other's health, and a star rises behind them. This is a variant of the symbol found on older copies of this card.
- Divinatory meaning: love, passion, friendship, intimacy, sympathy, sexual connection. Separately, such a reading is proposed: that which is consecrated by nature.
- Reversed: Fake love, stupidity, misunderstanding.
Ace - The hand emerging from the water holds the cup. The “dove of peace”, carrying a branch in its beak, descends to put it in a goblet.
- Meaning for divination: the beginning of great love, joy, contentment, dwelling, food arising from this.
- Reversed: the beginning of false love, volatility, instability, upheaval.
SWORDS (SPEAKS)
King - He sits on the throne of fate, holding the symbol of his suit stretched out from its sheath. It has an eagle on its coat of arms.
- Meaning for divination: everything that follows from the concept of “judgment” and what is connected with the process of judgment: power, domination, authority, active mind, law, state institutions, etc.
Reversed: Cruelty, stubbornness, inhumanity, treachery, malice.
Queen - Her right hand holds a weapon and her left hand is watered on the armrest of her royal throne; her face expresses severity, restraint and indicates a close acquaintance with sadness.
- Divinatory meaning: widowhood, female sadness and embarrassment, lack of anything, barrenness, mourning, deprivation, separation.
- Reversed: malice, fanaticism, pretense, excessive scrupulousness, deceit.
Horseman - He is consumed by the pursuit.
- Divinatory meaning: skill, courage, competence, protection, dexterity, hostility, rage, war, destruction, opposition, resistance, destruction.
Reversed: imprudence, incompetence, foolishness
Herald - A lithe, energetic figure wields a sword in both hands, halting rapid movement for the time being.
- Divinatory meaning: power, supervision, overseer, secret service, vigilance, surveillance, trials, etc.
- Reversed: the same meanings, but with a more negative meaning: that which is not provided, an unprepared statement (unpreparedness); can also mean sickness.
Ten - A wounded man leaning on a sword.
- Meaning for divination: everything that the image indicates; also pain, unhappiness, tears, sadness, despair.
- Reversed: Auspicious position, income, success, luck - but all this is impermanent (not for long). Also power and authority.
Nine - A woman stands on a balcony and cries.
- Divinatory meaning: to dare, bankruptcy, failure, obstacle, deceit, disappointment, hopelessness.
Reversed: Imprisonment, suspicion, disrepute, disgrace.
Eight - A bound man and woman surrounded by warriors.
Divinatory Meaning: Bad news, great disappointment, crisis, condemnation, interference from authorities, conflict, slander, also illness.
Reversed: Anxiety, difficulties, opposition, accident, betrayal, the unforeseen, doom.
Seven - Armed people discovered the castle.
- Meaning for divination: plan, attempt, desire, hope, confidential message; also a cause for enmity; a plan that might fail, an annoyance.
Reversed: good advice, consultation, recommendation, slander, gossip.
Six - A boat for transporting passengers to the other side.
- Divinatory meaning: trip on water, route, path, emissary, messenger, means to an end.
- Reversed: recognition, declaration, publicity. One interpretation speaks of the possibility of a marriage proposal.
Five - Warriors in a besieged fortress.
- Divinatory Meaning: Destruction, total rearrangement (cancellation), degradation, dishonor, disenfranchisement, disgrace, loss.
- Reversed: the same, funeral, burial.
Fourth - Divinatory meaning: insomnia, refuge, solitude, hermit's rest, exile (exile), grave and coffin.
Reversed: Wise administration, prudence, economy, greed, foresight, testament.
Troika - Three crossed swords.
- Meaning for divination: absence, moving, delay, separation, break, scattering.
- Reversed: mental alienation, error, loss, absent-mindedness, confusion, confusion.
Two - A man and a woman stand in front of each other, leaning on swords.
- Meaning for divination: correspondence and the balance that this correspondence determines, courage, friendship, an armaments treaty between states. Love, intimacy.
Reversed: Cheating, treachery, duplicity, infidelity.
Ace - A hand emerging from a cloud clutches a sword.
- Divinatory meaning: triumph, excess in everything, conquest, triumph of power. This card speaks of great power in both love and hate.
- Reversed: the same, but the results are disastrous; another interpretation says: conception, childbirth, multiplicity.
PENTACLES OR DENARIES (DIAMONDS)
King - The figure does not cause any special associations. The face, perhaps, swarthy, indicating courage, a certain tendency to apathy. The symbol in the form of a bull's head is repeated on the throne. The sign of the suit is presented as a pentagram (star) engraved or decorated with heraldic signs, personifying the connection of the four elements in human nature and what they can be controlled by.
- Meaning for divination: prowess, practical mind, business and normal intellectual ability, sometimes mathematical ability and achievements in this field; success where these qualities are required.
Reversed: vice, weakness, perversion, venality, danger (risk)
Queen - Her face indicates a mysterious woman whose qualities can be combined in the idea of the greatness of the soul; she also has a serious mindset.
- Divinatory meaning: Wealth, generosity, splendor, protection (security), privilege.
Reversed: Evil, suspicion, uncertainty, fear, distrust.
Rider - He rides slowly on a hardy, powerful horse befitting his own appearance.
- Meaning for divination: usefulness, suitability, interest, responsibility, honesty.
Reversed: Inertia, idleness, this kind of calmness, stagnation. Also serenity, discouragement, carelessness.
Herald - A young man carrying a pentacle in his hands.
- Meaning for divination: diligence, the acquisition of sophistication, meditation. Another reading means news, messages and who brings these messages, also rules, guidance.
Reversed: Extravagance, debauchery, liberality, luxury, bad news.
Ten - A woman and a man below under the arch, which represents the entrance to the fair.
- Meaning for divination: income, wealth, family affairs, archives, lineage, staying true to the family.
- Reversed: fatality, loss, theft, risky games, sometimes a gift, dowry, boarding.
Nine - A girl, standing on a balcony, is waiting for a young man.
- Meaning for divination: caution, safety, success, accomplishment, confidence, insight.
Reversed: Cheating, deceit, empty plans, bad omen.
Eight - Artisans demonstrate the fruits of their labors.
- Meaning for divination: work, occupation, order, craftsmanship, art in craft and business.
Reversed: Empty ambition, vanity, greed, extortion, usury.
Seven - A man and a woman give up their pentacles.
- Meaning for divination: they are very contradictory. As a rule, this card means money, business, barter. Another interpretation means a quarrel, a quarrel. Another reading means innocence, ingenuity, purification.
- Reversed: Anxiety about money.
Six - A rich man gives gifts to others.
- Meaning for divination: gifts, gifts, rewards; according to another interpretation - attention, vigilance; generally accepted interpretation - real prosperity, etc.
- Reversed: strong desire, greed, envy (jealousy) suspiciousness, illusion.
Five - Meaning for divination: the card predicts, first of all, material difficulties or what is contained in the composition of the image - poverty or something like that. Some experts say that this is a card of love and lovers: wives, husbands, friends, teachers; also connections and close ties. These alternative values do not agree with each other.
Reversed: Disorder, chaos, destruction, discord, profligacy.
Four - This card represents the calculation between people.
- Meaning for divination: guarantee of material profit; remaining true to what he has: gifts, inheritance, inheritance.
- Reversed: Anxious expectation, obstacle, opposition.
Three - Meaning for divination: trade, skilled labor; this card can mean a titled person, celebrity, fame.
- Reversed: mediocrity in work or otherwise childishness, insignificance, weakness.
Two - Meaning for divination: on the one hand, this card means entertainment, relaxation and what is connected with it, which is the subject of the plan; but it also means news, a message in writing, as well as an obstacle, anxiety, anxiety, involvement in a quarrel .
Reversed: Forced gaiety, feigned joy, literal meaning, handwriting, composition, exchange of letters.
Ace - A hand emerging from the earth holds a pentacle.
- Meaning for divination: absolute contentment, happiness, ecstasy; also agile mind, gold.
- Reversed: The negative sides of wealth, a bad mind, also very great wealth.
