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Papus Trumps A vs. Tarot Genoves Deck

Coins

Ace of Coins

Ace of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Perfect Contentment, Felicity, Prosperity, Triumph;

Reversed

Purse of Gold, Money, Gain, Help, Profit, Riches.

Two of Coins

Two of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Embarrassment, Worry, Difficulties;

Reversed

Letter, Missive, Epistle, Message.

Three of Coins

Three of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Nobility, Elevation, Dignity, Rank, Power;

Reversed

Children, Sons, Daughters, Youths, Commencement.

Four of Coins

Four of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Pleasure, Gaiety, Enjoyment, Satisfaction;

Reversed

Obstacles, Hindrances.

Five of Coins

Five of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Lover or Mistress, Love, Sweetness, Affection, Pure and Chaste Love;

Reversed

Disgraceful Love, Imprudence, License, Profligacy

Six of Coins

Six of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Presents, Gifts, Gratification:

Reversed

Ambition, Desire, Passion, Aim, Longing.

Seven of Coins

Seven of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Money, Finance, Treasure, Gain, Profit;

Reversed

Disturbance, Worry, Anxiety, Melancholy.

Eight of Coins

Eight of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A dark Girl, Beauty, Candour, Chastity, Innocence, Modesty;

Reversed

Flattery, Usury, Hypocrisy, Shifty.

Nine of Coins

Nine of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Discretion, Circumspection, Prudence, Discernment;

Reversed

Deceit, Bad faith, Artifices, Deception.

Ten of Coins

Ten of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

House, Dwelling, Habitation, Family;

Reversed

Gambling, Dissipation, Robbery, Loss.

Page of Coins

Page of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A dark Youth, Economy, Order, Rule, Management;

Reversed

Prodigality, Profusion, Waste, Dissipation.

Knight of Coins

Knight of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A useful Man, Trustworthy, Wisdom, Economy, Order, Regulation;

Reversed

A brave Man, but out of Employment, Idle, Unemployed, Negligent.

Queen of Coins

Queen of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A dark Woman, a generous Woman, Liberality, Greatness of Soul, Generosity;

Reversed

Certain Evil, a suspicious Woman, a Woman justly regarded with Suspicion, Doubt, Mistrust.

King of Coins

King of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A dark Man, Victory, Bravery, Courage, Success;

Reversed

An old and vicious Man, a Dangerous Man, Doubt, Fear, Peril, Danger.

Clubs

Ace of Wands

Ace of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Birth, Commencement, Beginning, Origin, Source;

Reversed

Persecution, Pursuits Violence, Vexation, Cruelty, Tyranny.

Two of Wands

Two of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Riches, Fortune, Opulence, Magnificence, Grandeur;

Reversed

Surprise, Astonishment, Event, Extraordinary Occurrence.

Three of Wands

Three of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Enterprise, Undertaking, Commerce, Trade, Negotiation;

Reversed

Hope, Desire, Attempt, Wish.

Four of Wands

Four of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Society, Union, Association, Concord, Harmony;

Reversed

Prosperity, Success, Happiness, Advantage.

Five of Wands

Five of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Gold, Opulence, Gain, Heritage, Riches, Fortune, Money;

Reversed

Legal proceedings, Judgment, Law, Lawyer, Tribunal.

Six of Wands

Six of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Attempt, Hope, Desire, Wish, Expectation;

Reversed

Infidelity, Treachery, Disloyalty, Perfidy.

Seven of Wands

Seven of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Success, Gain, Advantage, Profit, Victory;

Reversed

Indecision, Doubt, Hesitation, Embarrassment, Anxiety.

Eight of Wands

Eight of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Understanding, Observation, Direction;

Reversed

Quarrels, Intestine disputes, Discord.

Nine of Wands

Nine of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Order, Discipline, Good Arrangement, Disposition;

Reversed

Obstacles, Crosses, Delay, Displeasure.

Ten of Wands

Ten of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Confidence, Security, Honour, Good Faith;

Reversed

Treachery, Subterfuge, Duplicity, Bar.

Page of Wands

Page of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A Good Stranger, Good News, Pleasure, Satisfaction;

Reversed

Ill News, Displeasure, Chagrin, Worry.

Knight of Wands

Knight of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Departure, Separation, Disunion;

Reversed

Rupture, Discord, Quarrel.

Queen of Wands

Queen of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Woman living in the country, Lady of the Manor, Love of Money, Avarice, Usury;

Reversed

A good a virtuous Woman, but strict and economical, Obstacles, Resistance, Opposition.

King of Wands

King of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Man living in the country, Country Gentleman, Knowledge, Education;

Reversed

A naturally good but severe man, Counsel, Advice, Deliberation.

Swords

Ace of Swords

Ace of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Triumph, Fecundity, Fertility, Prosperity;

Reversed

Embarrassment, Foolish and Hopeless Love, Obstacle, Hindrance.

Two of Swords

Two of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Friendship, Valour, Firmness, Courage;

Reversed

False Friends, Treachery, Lies.

Three of Swords

Three of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A Nun, Separation, Removal, Rupture, Quarrel;

Reversed

Error, Confusion, Misrule, Disorder.

Four of Swords

Four of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Solitude, Retreat, Abandonment, Solitary, Hermit;

Reversed

Economy, Precaution, Regulation of Expenditure.

Five of Swords

Five of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Mourning, Sadness, Affliction;

Reversed

Losses Trouble (same signification, whether reversed or not.)

Six of Swords

Six of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Envoy, Messenger, Voyage, Travel;

Reversed

Declaration, Love proposed, Revelation, Surprise.

Seven of Swords

Seven of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Hope, Confidence, Desire, Attempt, Wish;

Reversed

Wise Advice, Good Counsel, Wisdom, Prudence, Circumspection.

Eight of Swords

Eight of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Sickness, Calumny, Criticism, Blame;

Reversed

Treachery in the Past, Event, Accident, Remarkable Incident.

Nine of Swords

Nine of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

An Ecclesiastic, a Priest, Conscience. Probity, Good Faith, Integrity;

Reversed

Wise distrust, Suspicion, Fear, Doubt, Shady character.

Ten of Swords

Ten of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Tears, Affliction, Grief, Sorrow;

Reversed

Passing Success, Momentary Advantage.

Page of Swords

Page of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A Spy, Overlooking, Authority;

Reversed

That which is unforeseen, Vigilance, Support.

Knight of Swords

Knight of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A Soldier, a man whose profession is arms, Skillfulness, Capacity, Address, Promptitude;

Reversed

A conceited fool, Ingenuousness, Simplicity.

Queen of Swords

Queen of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Widowhood, Loss, Privation, Absence, Separation;

Reversed

A Bad Woman, ill-tempered and bigoted, Riches and Discord, Abundance together with Worry, Joy with Grief.

King of Swords

King of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A Lawyer, a Man of Law, Power, Command, Superiority, Authority;

Reversed

A Wicked Man, Chagrin, Worry, Grief, Fear, Disturbance.

Cups

Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Feasting, Banquet, Good Cheer;

Reversed

Change, Novelty, Metamorphosis, Inconstancy.

Two of Cups

Two of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Love, Attachment, Friendship, Sincerity, Affection;

Reversed

Crossed desires, Obstacles, Opposition, Hindrance.

Three of Cups

Three of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Success, Triumph, Victory, Favourable issue;

Reversed

Expedition of business, Quickness, Celerity, Vigilance.

Four of Cups

Four of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Ennui, Displeasure, Discontent, Dissatisfaction;

Reversed

New Acquaintance, Conjecture, Sign, Presentiment.

Five of Cups

Five of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Union, Junction, Marriage, Inheritance;

Reversed

Arrival, Return, News, Surprise, False projects.

Six of Cups

Six of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

The Past, passed by, Faded, Vanished, Disappeared;

Reversed

The Future, that which is to come, Shortly, Soon.

Seven of Cups

Seven of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Idea, Sentiment, Reflection, Project;

Reversed

Plan, Design, Resolution, Decision.

Eight of Cups

Eight of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A fair Girl, Friendship, Attachment, Tenderness;

Reversed

Gaiety, Feasting, Joy, Pleasure.

Nine of Cups

Nine of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Victory, Advantage, Success, Triumph, Difficulties surmounted;

Reversed

Faults, Errors, Mistakes, Imperfections.

Ten of Cups

Ten of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

The Town wherein one resides, Honour, Consideration, Esteem, Virtue, Glory, Reputation;

Reversed

Combat, Strife, Opposition, Differences, Dispute.

Page of Cups

Page of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A fair Youth, Confidence, Probity, Discretion, Integrity;

Reversed

A Flatterer, Deception, Artifice.

Knight of Cups

Knight of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

Arrival, Approach, Advance;

Reversed

Duplicity, Abuse of Confidence, Fraud, Cunning.

Queen of Cups

Queen of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A fair Woman, Success, Happiness, Advantage, Pleasure;

Reversed

A Woman in good position, but intermeddling, and to be distrusted; Success, but with some attendant trouble.

King of Cups

King of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Upright

A fair Man, Goodness, Kindness, Liberality, Generosity;

Reversed

A Man of good position, but shifty in his Dealings, Distrust, Doubt, Suspicion.

Trumps

The Fool

The Fool from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Folly, Expiation, Wavering;

Upright

Folly, Expiation, Wavering;

Reversed

Hesitation, Instability, Trouble arising herefrom.

The Magician

The Magician from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Will, Will-Power, Dexterity;

Upright

Will, Will-Power, Dexterity;

Reversed

Will applied to evil ends, Weakness of Will, Cunning, Knavishness.

The Papess

The Papess from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education;

Upright

Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education;

Reversed

Conceit, Ignorance, Unskillfulness, Superficial Knowledge.

The Empress

The Empress from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Action, Plan, Undertaking Movement in a matter, Initiative;

Upright

Action, Plan, Undertaking Movement in a matter, Initiative;

Reversed

Inaction, Frittering away of power, Want of Concentration Vacillation.

The Emperor

The Emperor from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Realisation, Effect, Development;

Upright

Realisation, Effect, Development;

Reversed

Stoppage, Check, Immature, Unripe.

The Pope

The Pope from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Mercy, Beneficence Kindness, Goodness;

Upright

Mercy, Beneficence Kindness, Goodness;

Reversed

Over-kindness, weakness, Foolish exercise of generosity.

The Lovers

The Lovers from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Wise Dispositions, Proof, Trials Surmounted;

Upright

Wise Dispositions, Proof, Trials Surmounted;

Reversed

Unwise Plans, Failure when put to the test.

The Chariot

The Chariot from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Triumph, Victory, Overcoming obstacles;

Upright

Triumph, Victory, Overcoming obstacles;

Reversed

Overthrown, Conquered by Obstacles at the last moment.

Justice

Justice from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Equilibrium, Balance, Justice;

Upright

Equilibrium, Balance, Justice;

Reversed

Bigotry, Want of Balance, Abuse of Justice, Over-severity, Inequality, Bias.

The Hermit

The Hermit from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Prudence, Caution, Deliberation;

Upright

Prudence, Caution, Deliberation;

Reversed

Over-prudence, Timorousness, Fear.

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Good Fortune, Success, Unexpected Luck;

Upright

Good Fortune, Success, Unexpected Luck;

Reversed

Ill-Fortune, Failure, Unexpected Ill-Luck.

Strength

Strength from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Power, Might, Force, Strength, Fortitude;

Upright

Power, Might, Force, Strength, Fortitude;

Reversed

Abuse of Power, Overbearingness, Want of Fortitude.

The Traitor

The Traitor from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Self-sacrifice, Sacrifice, Devotion, Bound;

Upright

Self-sacrifice, Sacrifice, Devotion, Bound;

Reversed

Selfishness, Unbound, Partial sacrifice.

Death

Death from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Death, Change, Transformation, Alteration for the worse;

Upright

Death, Change, Transformation, Alteration for the worse;

Reversed

Death just escaped, Partial change, Alteration for the better.

Temperance

Temperance from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Combination, Conformation, Uniting;

Upright

Combination, Conformation, Uniting;

Reversed

Ill-advised combinations, Disunion, Clashing interests, &c.

The Devil

The Devil from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Fatality for Good;

Upright

Fatality for Good;

Reversed

Fatality for Evil.

The Tower

The Tower from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Ruin, Disruption, Over-throw, Loss, Bankruptcy;

Upright

Ruin, Disruption, Over-throw, Loss, Bankruptcy;

Reversed

These in a more or less partial degree.

The Star

The Star from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Hope, Expectation, Bright promises;

Upright

Hope, Expectation, Bright promises;

Reversed

Hopes not fulfilled, Expectations disappointed or fulfilled in a minor degree.

The Moon

The Moon from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Twilight, Deception, Error;

Upright

Twilight, Deception, Error;

Reversed

Fluctuation, slight Deceptions, Trifling Mistakes.

The Sun

The Sun from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Happiness, Content, Joy;

Upright

Happiness, Content, Joy;

Reversed

These in a minor degree.

Judgement

Judgement from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Renewal, Result, Determination of a Matter;

Upright

Renewal, Result, Determination of a Matter;

Reversed

Postponement of Result, Delay, Matter re-opened later.

The World

The World from the Tarot Genoves Deck
Description

Completion, Good Reward;

Upright

Completion, Good Reward;

Reversed

Evil Reward, or Recompense.