Golden Art Nouveau Tarot

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Seven of Swords. A thieving warrior sneaks into the enemy’s camp and steals their weapons. He does not care about honor or righteous battle; he pursues victory at any price. Taking such a sly and indirect strategic position throws everything into King of Cups. This king is a steady presence in a turbulent sea. Fatherly and kind, he can be a source of emotional support, helpful advice, and comforting strength in times of trouble. He is a peacemaker who will always listen with his heart as well as his mind. He keeps himself in balance by practicing detached compassion.

Seven of Cups. A man stands amazed before a ka­leidoscope of visions emerging from seven cups. Each offers a different focus for his next step on life’s journey, but which is the right one? If all choices seem equally appealing, perhaps it is not time to choose. The Minor has been altered as well however the meanings of the cards still align with commonly accepted Rider-Waite Tarot meanings. The guidebook also includes a chart that details all the changes to titles. The cards are divided into four suits – swords, cups, coins, and wands – and are designed to help readers gain insight into their personal lives and relationships. The Minor Arcana cards feature illustrations of flowers and plants, while the Major Arcana cards focus on more abstract scenes from the art nouveau era. Three of Pentacles. Building a cathedral, the craftsman, clergyman, and architect each under­takes the role for which he is best suited. When people bring their skills together toward a com­mon goal, they achieve far more than any of them could create on their own. Nine of Swords. A man awakens from a violent nightmare. He starts from the bed, lost in terror and despair. This is the dark night of the soul, when all seems lost. A mind caught in hopeless­ness cannot imagine the coming of the dawn, but it will always come.X VII - The Star. A tranquil landscape is bathed in the light of seven stars surrounding a single large star. These are the Pleiades, the sister stars who sing in universal harmony, with a greater star that Eight of Wands. A flight of wands rushes to earth, disturbing an otherwise tranquil landscape. Is bat­tle commencing? Is it a portent of some message to come? Something is changing, for better or worse. Wait for further information before proceeding or responding. Ten of Cups. A happy family welcomes a rainbow vision that blesses their home. A trouble or strug­gle is fading away, and the happiness that follows is more intense because of it, as a rainbow follows the storm. Home, health, love, prosperity—all will benefit now. Though he is outnumbered, he still has the upper ground, literally and symbolically. He welcomes the challenge to prove himself. Even against such odds, his confidence shines.

X - The Wheel of Fortune. With no beginning and no end, the Wheel of Fortune symbolizes the eter­nal cycles of fate. The stages of life, the seasons of the year, the phases of the moon—everything in our human experience is in a constant state of change. Four elemental beings represent lessons that life of­fers along the way, and the sphinx is a reminder that existence itself is the great cosmic riddle.X VIII - The Moon. Two wolves howl their in­stinctual greeting to the Moon. Drawn by the tidal pull, a crayfish crawls out of a pool, symbolizing submerged fears and impulses that arise from the depths of the unconscious. The mystery of the night calls forth visions, imaginings, and dreams. Heed all signs and portents.