A Breakdown of the Cards – Major Arcana (14-22)

(Temperance from the Reylo Tarot)

Temperance

Number 14 is a compound number consisting of 1 and 4 which equals 5. It is the number of physical senses and indicates a form of chaos. The waters from the past pour into the cup of another and indicates the process of cosmic debt.
Aligns with Sagittarius
Upright Meaning – You are amidst the process of learning balance. Extremes have been calmed. It is a card of patience and kindness. You have a clear, long-term vision and your inner voice is guiding you. It is working harmony with others and having perfect synergy. It can also represent self-evaluation between the inner and outer self.
Reversed Meaning – Something is out of balance. There is excess and conflict. It also may be suggesting that if you follow the same path, you will end up in an unbalanced state. Perhaps a long-term vision and thus feeling out of balance. There could also be external conflict, the flow between you seemingly impossible.
Key elements – A winged angel (actually a hermaphrodite from Hermes and Aphrodite) stands bringing a balance of genders. One foot on dry land (material world) and one in the water (the subconscious). They ‘tests the waters’ and also holds two cups (conscious and subconscious) in which they mix the water, one hot, one cold. The water actually appears to flow from the lower cup up into the upper cup, signifying the raising of vibration. It is about avoiding extremes through the teacher of truth, tolerance, and beauty from Sagittarius.

(The Devil from the Trionfi della Luna)

The Devil

Number 15 is a compound number with both 1 and 5 and a root number of 6. It is a number of harmony and balance or that or karma. but subdued because of the influence of 1 and 5. Number 6 also references the Lovers card, which also shows the same male and female characters often portrayed in the foreground.
Aligns with Capricorn
Upright Meaning – Hidden forces of negativity trick you into thinking you are trapped. It represents the inner force we all have, the shadow aspect of fears, addictions, or other impulses. A sense of hopelessness of known negative behaviors. It may also mean you are obsessed with a specific idea, that to an unhealthy ideal – like material wealth. I also see this as an opportunity to check in and see if you have a need in your life to make hedonistic choices and this about enjoying yourself above abiding by traditional rules. This could also indicate a fondness of bondage and dominance/submissive roles.
Reversed Meaning – When you are trapped in unhealthy or codependent relationships, addictions, materialism, or consumerism; this card may appear reversed. It will not be an easy journey and requires the decision to move forward. Interestingly it may also represent the buddhist form of detachment (non-attachment), which is an overcoming the desire of those things you most feel attached to, meant to bring a higher perspective. To live detached is to live in full freedom. This does not mean to separate your caring for these people or things, but instead are not defined by them.
Key elements – A half-man, half-goat (Seidr, whom represents the lustful unclean animal, also known as the ‘scapegoat’. He has wings of a vampire bat (sucks the life out of you), a hypnotic stare (symbolizes all will succumb to his power) and two naked people, both a man and woman are chained up to him against their will. Upon closer look we see the chains are loose and they could easily escape. They wear tiny horns meaning they are becoming more and more like the Seidr. They are in a dark and ominous cave (representing the unconscious). The Lovers shows the ties to the material and sensual side of their nature and that the theme can be about either material or sensual aspects.

(The Tower from the Tarot del Fuego)

The Tower

Number 16 is a compound number of both 1 and 6 and equals 7. It holds great change of faith a beliefs. 7 is a number to not be fully trusted as there is an aspect of something hidden.
Aligns with Mars
Upright Meaning – The tower brings a great deal of shaken, insecure times of turmoil and destruction. It shakes the foundations of what your believed or felt secure in. This can be a death, a break-up, a divorce, financial failure; affecting you physically, spiritually, and mentally. It is said you can revert to the Devil or move forward through to the Intuitive of the Star. It can also represent the inner or outer structures that you have built, perhaps social defenses that hide your true inner thoughts. It can also represent ego, deception, and illusion of the self.
Reversed meaning – Reversed, this means you are delaying the necessary destruction that brings change and regeneration. Do not resist. It is shocking and hard to deal with, but in the end in will be for the better. Are you afraid of the discomfort or risk? It also may be that you have an intuitive impending sense about what is coming up, allowing you to plan in advance and avoid the worst of the destruction.
Key elements – A tall tower sits on a high hill. Lightning has struck the tower (symbolizes darkness and destruction) and flames are coming out of the window. People are jumping out of the tower, head first (led by spiritual consciousness), to survive the fire. This destruction is on the physical plane and not the spiritual, and ambition built on false premises. Here lighting (inspiration) is breaking the building. 22 flames represent the Major Arcana.

(The Star from the Afro Punk Tarot)

The Star

Number 17 represents a compound number of both 1 and 7 which equals 8. While 7 holds an aspect not to be trusted, the 1 is all about the perspective and idea associated with. Through combining both we come to 8, which is inner strength of will and power.
Aligns with Aquarius
Upright Meaning – Renewed hope and faith in life. Calm and loving energy and trust in the universe. Trusting the universe has something better and more positive, indicating new ideas and growth on the horizon. You can now forgive so you can embrace new opportunities. It is a card of important, personal transformations. Perhaps you are finally honoring the person you truly are? It is a card of destiny, calling us to bring greater meaning and purpose in life. It reminds us to trust our intuition, and believe in yourself. It may also indicate generosity and an open heart.
Reversed Meaning – The spiritual mission is distorted and instead despair and discouragement have crept in. Negative thoughts or perhaps uninspired by life. In a career reading this would indicate a routine that has become boring or dreary. Are you looking for reassurance that you are on the right path? It really is a test of faith than it is an indication of anything really negative. Remember this is after the Tower, and now those changes and growth are possible. .
Key elements – A naked woman kneels at the edge of a pool. She holds 2 containers of water, one on the water to nourish the earth (bring fertility) and the other to nourish the dry earth going into 5 streams (representing the 5 senses). One foot on the ground (represents practicality), and the other in the water (represents intuition). 1 large star with 7 smaller stars represents the chakras. 17 in numerology hold the key of Strength when combined to make 8.

(The Moon from the Marseille Tarot)

The Moon

In numerology, number 18 is a compound number with both 1 and 8 which equals 9. 9 is a spiritual number associated with the Hermit, whilst 1 and 8 are materialistic numbers.
Aligns with Pisces
Upright meaning – The moon often represents the shadow-self, fear/anxiety, and extreme emotions. This is often seen as a card of illusions and deceptions. Perhaps it isn’t as something appears. It is also a card of intuition and psychic forces, so let go of conscious mental blocks to listened to the veiled messages of the unconscious. If the shadow is integrated, this card can be also seen as a positive influence, one connected with the occult, divination, the dark arts, and the other realms.
Reversed Meaning – After a period of illusion fears and deception, these emotions are beginning to disappear. It is a calm after the storm of confusion. The weight has been lifted. It is also possible that it indicates confusion and you feel stuck. Your dreams may provide you with important clues to move forward with something your conscious mind hasn’t been able to solve. You could be in a heightened psychic awareness period, but you are unsure about interpreting them. Do not ignore the messages you are getting.
Key elements – A card of intuition, dreams and the unconscious, the full moon sits high above in the sky, above water (subconsciousness) with a dog and a wolf (tamed and wild aspects of the mind) and a crustacean (early stages of consciousness) coming out of the water. In the distance we see two towers, showing the way to unconsciousness, dimly lit by the reflection of the sun onto the moon.

(The Sun from the Tarot del Fuego)

The Sun

In numerology number 19 is a compound number of both 1 and 9 which equal to 1. Like the sun card, the number 19 is said to shine on everyone, a renewal of primal energies and a state of balance and peace.
Aligns with the Sun
Upright meaning – Success, radiance and abundance. Positive and radiant energy with follow bringing pure joy and happiness. This is the beautiful warm energy that gets you through tough times. It says ‘yes’ to life, and brings luck, wellness, positivity, enthusiasm, attainment, and success. No elaborate shemeing is required, instead plain and simple is the best option. You can see the path ahead of you and trust your level of insight and understanding.
Reversed meaning – Finding positivity may prove to be difficult. Setbacks have damaged your enthusiasm. The sun is never a negative card so this is just temporary and asks that if you put your mind to it, the clouds may be easily removed. It also indicates perhaps you are being too optimistic of a situation. Your sense of self and the situation is off. Are you being unrealistic or led by the ego?
Key elements – A child plays jourfully in the foreground (happiness of inner spirit), naked (nothing to hide), and perhaps riding a white horse (purity of spirit). The sun represents the source of life itself, and the orange banner represents the control passed from conscious to the unconscious. Four sunflowers (representing the four major arcana suits and the four elements).

(The Judgement from the Ancient Egyptian Tarot)

Judgement

The number 20 hold the vibration of 2 and 0, which just emphasizes the duality, especially with relationships. With the number 2, it is about balance and bringing the two opposing forces together.
Aligns with Pluto
Upright meaning – This indicates a period of self-reflection, a deep understanding of the meanings of your life. It suggests you may have had a recent awakening, possibly leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. All the pieces are beginning to make sense, unfinished business is to be confronted, with knowing in your heart the direction to proceed. It is about finding absolution through the cleansing of your ‘sins’. The personal inventory, maturity, and level-headed decision making will prove to bring significant change. Trust your own judgement at this time.
Reversed meaning – Reversed this card suggest you are dealing with your own self-doubt. It is causing you to miss new opportunities and move on with confidence. Perhaps you are not giving yourself time to get to the heart of the matter. You may have made mistakes in the past, remember that you can choose your destiny. Perhaps consequences of the past have arisen and made you feel out of control.
Key elements – Naked people are rising up from their graves, being called up by the trumpet of Gabriel. There is a huge mountain and a tidal wave in the background (unavoidable judgement). The ocean represents the flow of the major arcana.