Tarot Cards

Tarot cards are made with a specific purpose in mind by artists who usually specialize in Divination and can be done by normal artists as well but their effectiveness is debatable. Regardless, all tarot cards, after regular use, begin to "act" the same way. For instance, all tarot card pictures are animated, but are rarely seen moving and a viewer will only usually catch a change in a card's pose or expression.

DECKS

Tarot decks are usually split into 22 major arcana and 56 minor arcana, however this can differ from deck to deck.

The most commonly used and accepted decks are those that are old and worn in, and decks that are made with a specific purpose. Deck types and purposes can consist of fortune telling, self-reflection, past readings, worldly readings, group readings, and etc.

Muggles often split the major and minor arcana into two decks, however, for wizards, the two separate card types usually separate themselves accordingly, so wizards don't need to do this.

CARD CUTTING

Card cutting is one of the more enjoyable factors of tarot reading, for wizards, especially the younger kind. This is because cutting the cards, shuffling them, and dealing them gradually gets easier, fluid, and effortless as wizards channel their magic into a deck. Eventually, a wizard may experience cards disappearing and reappearing or suddenly becoming a different card after flipping it, similar to muggle magic card tricks. These "tricks" are often seen as irrelevant reactions of overly hyper-magic built up in tarot decks, but others believe them wholly relevant and take them into account during a reading.

SPREADS

Shape defines the function of a spread: cross, stairs, lines, center. Shape defines method.

There are usually common meanings for various positions of a thread, the first needed and most important position, is the focus and it does not matter if the focus is physical, a goal, or the readers themselves. Then there is or are complimenting or opposing card(s) to the focus followed by other various positions for cards defining the environment, a minor or overlooked effect, a reason, a purpose, the future, the past, the present, the wizard (s), and a result. It is common and encouraged for wizards to choose their own positions in spreads, but the ones that have been listed are some of the more commonly used ones.

CHART MEANINGS

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Major Arcana

FOOL	MAGICIAN	HIGH PRIESTESS	EMPRESS	EMPEROR
Beginning, Spontaneity, Faith. Folly	Action, Awareness, Concentration, Power	Idleness, Instinct, Potential, Mystery	Motherhood, Abundance, Senses, Nature	Fatherhood, Structure, Authority, Regulation
HIEROPHANT	LOVERS	CHARIOT	STRENGTH	HERMIT
Education, Values, Conformity, Community	Relationship, Sexuality, Beliefs, Values	Victory, Will, Assertive, Unyielding	Strength, Patience, Compassion, Compliance	Introspection, Journey, Guidance, Solitude
WHEEL OF FORTUNE	JUSTICE	HANGED MAN	DEATH	TEMPERANCE
Destiny, Pivotal, Movement, Discovery	Justice, Responsibility, Decision, Results	Reversal, Suspension, Sacrifice	Ending, Transition, Elimination, Inevitable	Temperance, Balance, Health, Combination
DEMON	TOWER	STAR	MOON	SUN
Bound, Materialism, Ignorance, Hopelessness	Volatile, Release, Downfall, Revelation	Hope, Inspiration, Generosity, Serenity	Fear, Illusion, Imagination, Bewilderment	Enlightenment, Greatness, Vitality, Assurance
	JUDGEMENT	WORLD
	Judgment, Rebirth, Natural, Absolution	Integration, Accomplishment, Involvement, Fulfillment

Minor Arcana

	WANDS	CUPS	SWORDS	PENTACLES
ACE	Creativity, Enthusiasm, Confidence, Courage	Emotional, Intuitive, Intimate, Loving	Mindful, Just, Fortuitous	Material, Prosperity, Practicality, Trustful
TWO	Self-Strength, Boldness, Originality	Connection, Truce, Attraction	Unsympathetic, Avoidance, Stalemate	Juggling, Flexibility, Fun
THREE	Exploration, Foresight, Leadership	Exuberance, Friendship, Community	Heartbreak, Loneliness, Betrayal	Teamwork, Planning, Competence
FOUR	Celebration, Freedom, Excitement	Self-Absorption, Apathy, Selfish	Rest, Contemplation, Awareness	Possessive, Controlling, Unchanging
FIVE	Disagreement, Competition, Hassles	Loss, Bereavement, Regret	Self-Interest, Discord, Dishonor	, Illness, Rejection
SIX	Triumph, Acclaim, Pride	Good-natured, Innocence, Childhood	Sorrow, Recovery, Travel	Resourceful, Knowledgeable, Powerful
SEVEN	Aggression, Defiance, Conviction	Wishful, Options, Dissipation	Avoiding, Lone-Wolf, Hidden Dishonor	Assessment, Reward, Changing
EIGHT	Proactive, Conclusion, Worldly	Depth, Progress, Weariness	Restriction, Confusion, Powerlessness	Diligence, Knowledge, Detail
NINE	Defensiveness, Perseverance, Stamina	Achievement, Satisfaction, Sensual	Worry, Guilt, Anguish	Discipline, Self-Reliance, Refinement
TEN	Overcompensation, Burdens, Struggle	Joy. Peace, Family	Victim, Martyr	Fortune, Permanence, Convention

Court Cards

There are positive and negative interpretations of the Knight, as indicated by the sign on the chart

	WANDS	CUPS	SWORDS	PENTACLES
PAGE	Be Creative, Enthusiastic, Courageous. Confident	Be Emotional, Intuitive. Intimate, Loving	Be Mindful, Truthful, Just, Fortuitous	Be Effective, Practical, Prosperous, Trusting
KNIGHT (+)	Charming Self-Confident Daring Adventurous Passionate	Romantic Imaginative Sensitive Refined Introspective	Direct Authoritative Incisive Knowledgeable Logical	Unwavering Cautious Thorough Realistic Hardworking
KNIGHT (-)	Superficial Cocky Foolhardy Restless Hot-Tempered	Overemotional Fanciful Temperamental Overrefined Introverted	Blunt Overbearing Cutting Opinionated Unfeeling	Stubborn Unadventurous Obsessive Pessimistic Grinding
QUEEN	Attractive Wholehearted Energetic Cheerful Self-Assured	Loving Tenderhearted Intuitive Psychic Spiritual	Honest Astute Forthright Witty Experienced	Nurturing Bighearted Down-to-Earth Resourceful Trustworthy
KING	Creative Inspiring Forceful Charismatic Bold	Wise Calm Diplomatic Caring Tolerant	Intellectual Analytical Articulate Just Ethical	Enterprising Adept Reliable Supporting Steady