1. Card 'The Sun'
The Sun symbolizes liberation, returning to a source full of enthusiasm after challenges. It represents an active, energetically positive state.
Upright Meaning: Success, abundant energy, positivity
The Sun is a card of positivity and optimism in life. The Sunlight - dawn light that can dispel darkness, leading you to a bright, radiant tomorrow. The Sun is the source of life for all things on Earth, thus symbolizing success, wealth, and radiance, aiming for good results. The image of a child playing, riding on the back of a white horse is happiness, freedom, comfort from deep within when we truly understand ourselves most truthfully.
Reversed Meaning: Loss, failure
The dazzling radiance may be obscured by clouds when The Sun card is reversed. On the road to success, you may encounter some obstacles and then fail, which diminishes your enthusiasm, optimism. At that point, you will become doubtful about future successes being unrealizable, hard to achieve, ... The path ahead that you see is clouded with dark clouds and becomes more difficult to navigate.
However, to achieve success, not everyone constantly sails smoothly. Obstacles help you become more mature and resilient. If you continue to be optimistic, realizing that difficulties are only temporary, the ultimate result for you is undoubtedly success in achieving what you desire in the future.
2. Card 'Ace of Pentacles'
In the traditional tarot deck, this card depicts a hand holding a golden coin. Despite its simplicity, the meaning of this card is highly positive. When this card appears, it signifies that you are embarking on a new journey in life, especially related to prosperity. Sometimes, the subject of the card may simply be an inheritance or a raise, but at other times, it indicates prosperity in love and intellect.
Upright Meaning: prosperity, wealth
Looking at the imagery on the card, you might have guessed that the Ace of Pentacles symbolizes a new beginning, fresh energy, new inspiration, and heralds prosperity, abundance, and general positivity. Pentacles also represent your money and finances. Thus, the Ace of Pentacles sees the start of a new energy and concern for material or financial areas of your life. This card indicates investment in a new business venture. Additionally, you may inherit property or money out of the blue.
Reversed Meaning: loss of optimism, missed opportunity
When the Ace of Pentacles is reversed, it can symbolize many things such as missing out on a business opportunity, encountering obstacles in plans, and could also signify greed, corruption, things that do not belong to you. A reversed card will warn you to be more careful in financial matters ahead, to think carefully before using money for something, or it might lead to losses.
Nevertheless, you still need to have a clear plan in your work or investment in order to easily gain high profits. You should not be subjective, rushing into business without a broader view of your future.
3. Card 'The Chariot'
Victory is what The Chariot card wants to convey, forecasting that you will quickly overcome adversaries. Success in work, love, everything is predicted to arrive as soon as possible. This card acts as a morale booster, encouraging you to strive harder to taste the sweetness of triumph.
Upright Meaning: strong willpower, determination, victory, success, wealth
Strong and determined willpower will lead you to success, that's undeniable. The Chariot represents conquest, strong determination to overcome all obstacles to reach success. No difficulty can push back the enthusiasm, the will to win bubbling in your heart, in your mind. You will succeed when pursuing your goals, as long as you maintain concentration, determination, and confidence in your abilities. Sometimes you may have questions - should or shouldn't do something, but that's you choosing the best direction for your success.
Reversed Meaning: Loss of direction
When The Chariot card is reversed, it signifies doubt and loss of control in life. This may cause you to lose strength in your willpower. At that time, willpower cannot dominate against the forces influencing it and leads to stagnation.
The Chariot symbolizes the persistence in your willpower, so there's no difficulty that cannot be resolved if you still want to control your destiny and clearly establish the goal you are aiming for. Times of stagnation are times to tighten and be strict with yourself, live more disciplined, and focus on what you are doing.
4. Card 'Ten of Pentacles'
Ten of Pentacles represents the pinnacle of career success. An elderly, wise man sits comfortably outside the gate of a town. Around him are family members and his dog. He wears a colorful robe decorated with images of a grapevine, a coat of arms, and other symbols. A mischievous boy plays with the dog. This card symbolizes financial stability and comfort. The man is nurturing and enjoying the fruits of his labor as he observes the life of his descendants. He can rest assured leaving because the lives of his descendants are very stable.
Upright Meaning: Wealth, inheritance, enjoyment
Ten of Pentacles speaks of the pinnacle of career success, when you are truly rich, prosperous, and affluent, just need to rest and enjoy without worrying. On the path to success, despite all the challenges and obstacles, you will still achieve your initial goals no matter how. Everything will eventually come to you; it's just a matter of time.
Reversed Meaning: Financial failure, loss
The reversed Ten of Pentacles indicates that your finances are dwindling, experiencing trouble in investment matters, leading to losses. You may be under a heavy pressure regarding financial issues, money, assets.
5. Card 'Six of Wands'
Six of Wands depicts a man wearing a laurel wreath on his head, riding a white horse through a cheering crowd. The white horse symbolizes strength, purity, and the success of an adventure; and the crowd represents the recognition of the man's achievements. The staff in his hand also has a wreath, once again emphasizing the success he has achieved. He does not hesitate to show others what he has accomplished in his life so far; and more importantly, everyone around cheers for this hero.
Upright meaning: Confidence, victory, fame
Your success will be noticed and acknowledged by everyone when you flip the Six of Wands card. What you do will be praised by everyone, and you will receive a reward worthy of the effort you put in. Encouragement, support, and response from those around you will be the motivation for you to confidently continue to move forward and achieve even greater success.
Reversed meaning: Arrogance, loss of credibility, loss of reputation, loss of confidence
With the Six of Wands reversed, you are doubting your abilities, having a negative attitude toward yourself, and believing that you are affecting everyone around you. You lose your reputation and self-confidence, so you need others to encourage you to gain more strength. You do not receive positive feedback from what you have done, and you are even criticized and lose credibility.
Try to start over if your achievements are not recognized. Instead of trying to fix past mistakes and hoping for recognition, build something new, righteous, and beautiful.
6. Nine of Pentacles
Nine of Pentacles depicts a mature woman strolling through a vineyard. The vines are heavy with ripe grapes and gold coins represent the beautiful achievements of all her desires. The falcon perched calmly on her left hand symbolizes intellect and self-sufficiency. In the distance behind her is a large house, perhaps also hers. There is a sense of tranquility and contentment because the Nine of Pentacles is the result of your long-term efforts.
Upright meaning: Nine of Pentacles indicates that you have reached a point in your life where you feel confident, self-sufficient, and free. You have succeeded in your own way and now is the time to enjoy wealth, relaxation, and material abundance. The Nine of Pentacles speaks of enjoying the good life and the fruits of your labor.Reversed meaning: Nine of Pentacles reversed suggests that you are experiencing business failure or suffering a loss due to unwise decisions or foolish actions. Next time, try to build a solid foundation. Nine of Pentacles reversed can also indicate over-investment in work and negatively impacting your private life. It's time to blend into nature.
7. King of Pentacles
King of Pentacles represents ambition, success, and material satisfaction. The king sits on a throne adorned with carvings of a bull and a grapevine. His cloak is also embroidered with images of various fruits. At his feet and surrounding him are vines, flowers..., symbolizing material success. In his right hand, he holds the scepter of power, and in his left hand, he holds a golden coin of material wealth. The castle behind him is the result of his efforts and determination. Therefore, this king highly values financial matters and is also proud of his accomplishments and willing to share with others.
Upright meaning: King of Pentacles signifies abundance, security, ambition, strength, stability, discipline, reliability, and control. He is a father figure who enjoys caring for others through guidance, mentoring, as well as financial support. He creates a lot of value for himself from what he has accumulated and shares with others. King of Pentacles is much like King Midas. Everything he touches turns to gold. He is a shining example of financial stability. Wealth and experience come to him easily. This is a man who has reached the pinnacle of financial power and can be confident in his prosperity.
Reversed meaning: King of Pentacles reversed may speak of some weaknesses. He cares too much about material things, including good food, wine, or sexual relationships. This indulgence can become extreme. He is also very stubborn and traditional about something, which can lead to frustration if his intentions are misunderstood. The reversed King of Pentacles is a man who will do anything with money spent. The reversed King of Pentacles shows fear when making commitments or desires not to commit to anyone. In a family relationship, the reversed King of Pentacles may indicate the possibility of family abuse, especially through the abuse of power, authority, and control. He may have high discipline, rigidity, and lack of flexibility, not expressing his love positively and only oppressing the spirits of others.
8. The Emperor
The Emperor represents authority and power. It predicts that you may receive assistance from someone influential when facing challenges. Moreover, it forecasts that if you persistently pursue your goals and have a clear roadmap, you will achieve success. The card symbolizes strength, depicted as an emperor holding a scepter, adorned with symbols representing Aries. The meaning of The Emperor encompasses both positive and negative aspects. Positively, it indicates that you have the power and support of influential individuals, and you have great ambition in your career, which will drive your development. However, the card may also indicate that strict control will come your way.
The Emperor upright: signifies that this is an opportune time to demonstrate your personal strength. During this period, you will receive much attention and support from another person who will help you improve. Do not reject assistance; instead, seize the opportunity to leverage all advantages for a breakthrough.The Emperor reversed: signifies authoritarianism and fierce power struggles. You are unable to control yourself, and the organization of your work and life lacks precision. Sometimes, you fall into a state of extreme exhaustion due to pressure from superiors, leading to discouragement and resignation.