Tarot Reading M
Reading Performed 10/06/2025 at 5:47 PM
Click or scroll down for the meaning of each position and the interpretation of its card.
Visual Layout
This Covers You
This card gives the influence which is affecting the person or matter of inquiry generally, the atmosphere of it in which the other currents work.
Ace of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
Fall, decay, ruin, condemnation, demise; also a certain clouded joy.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
Commencement of an enterprise.
Card Description
A hand extending from a cloud grasps a stout wand or club.
This Crosses You
It shows the nature of the obstacles in the matter. If it is a favourable card, the opposing forces will not be serious, or it may indicate that something good in itself will not be productive of good in the particular connexion.
The Sun from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Material success, fortunate marriage, contentment.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Material Happiness. Lucky Marriage.
Card Description
A naked child mounted on a white horse displays a red banner. The sun shining above represents consciousness in the Spirit—with direct, as opposed to reflected, light. The archetype of humanity has become a little child beneath its rays—a child in the sense of simplicity, with innocence in the sense of wisdom. In that simplicity, he bears the seal of Nature and Art; in that innocence, he signifies the restored world. When the self-knowing spirit has dawned in the consciousness above the natural mind, that mind is renewed and directs the animal nature in a state of perfect conformity.
This Crowns You
It represents (a) the Querent's aim or ideal in the matter; (b) the best that can be achieved under the circumstances, but that which has not yet been made actual.
Seven of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
Desire, will, determination, project.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
Success and happiness.
Card Description
Cups holding strange visions are presented to a figure in the foreground, as if offering a choice.
This is Beneath You
It shows the foundation or basis of the matter, that which has already passed into actuality and which the Significator has made his own.
Six of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Happiness and enjoyment coming from the past; things that have vanished.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Obstacles insuperable. Widowhood. Separation.
Card Description
Children play in an old garden, their cups filled with flowers. A card of the past and of memories, as if looking back on childhood.
This is Behind You
It gives the influence that is just passed, or is now passing away.
The Hanged Man from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Wisdom, prudence, discernment, trials, sacrifice, intuition, divination, prophecy.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Trials. Sacrifice.
Card Description
The figure of a man hangs head down from a gallows, to which he is attached by a rope around one of his ankles. His arms are bound behind him, and one leg is crossed over the other. The gallows from which he hangs forms a Tau cross, while the figure—from the position of the legs--forms a cross. There is a halo around the head of the apparent martyr. It should be noted (1) that the tree of sacrifice is living wood, with leaves on it; (2) that the face expresses deep entrancement, not suffering; (3) that the figure, as a whole, suggests life in suspension, not death.
This is Before You
It shows the influence that is coming into action and will operate in the near future.
Five of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
The same; burial and funeral rites.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
Enemy triumphs at last moment.
Card Description
A scornful man watches two retreating and dejected figures, whose swords lie on the ground. He carries two others on his left shoulder. A third sword in his right hand points to earth. He is the master in possession of the field.
Your Self
Signifies the person or thing about which the question has been asked, and shows its position or attitude in the circumstances.
Four of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Security of possessions, keeping what one has, gifts, legacy, inheritance.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Loss of money.
Card Description
A crowned figure with a pentacle over his head clasps another pentacle with his hands and arms. Two pentacles lie beneath his feet. He holds on to what he has.
Your House
Your environment and the tendencies at work therein which have an effect on the matter €”for instance, your position in life, the influence of immediate friends, and so forth.
King of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Man of fair appearance; man of business, law, or divinity; responsible man, amenable to helping the Querent; also fairness, art and science, including those who profess science, law and art; creative intelligence.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
A fair man. A friend. A barrister, judge, or ecclesiastic. A bachelor.
Card Description
He holds a short scepter in his left hand and a cup in his right. His throne is set upon the sea. On one side a ship sails, and on the other a fish leaps.
Your Hopes and Fears
Knight of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
Parting, division, interruption, discord.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
A dark young man. A friend.
Card Description
A knight rides on a journey, armed with a short wand. Although wearing armor, he is not on a warlike errand. He passes pyramids on the horizon. The rearing of the horse is a hint at the character of its rider, and suggests an expectant mood or things connected with expectation.
The Final Result
The culmination which is brought about by the influences shewn by the other cards that have been turned up in the divination.
Five of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
News, alliances, affection, affiliation, ancestry, return.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
Obstacles overcome.
Card Description
A dark, cloaked figure looks sideways at three cups lying on the ground. Two others stand upright behind him. A bridge in the background leads to a small keep or holding. This is a card of loss, but something remains at the end; three have been taken, but two are left.
The Meanings of these Tarot Cards
This Covers You
This card gives the influence which is affecting the person or matter of inquiry generally, the atmosphere of it in which the other currents work.
Ace of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
Fall, decay, ruin, condemnation, demise; also a certain clouded joy.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
Commencement of an enterprise.
Card Description
A hand extending from a cloud grasps a stout wand or club.
This Crosses You
It shows the nature of the obstacles in the matter. If it is a favourable card, the opposing forces will not be serious, or it may indicate that something good in itself will not be productive of good in the particular connexion.
The Sun from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Material success, fortunate marriage, contentment.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Material Happiness. Lucky Marriage.
Card Description
A naked child mounted on a white horse displays a red banner. The sun shining above represents consciousness in the Spirit—with direct, as opposed to reflected, light. The archetype of humanity has become a little child beneath its rays—a child in the sense of simplicity, with innocence in the sense of wisdom. In that simplicity, he bears the seal of Nature and Art; in that innocence, he signifies the restored world. When the self-knowing spirit has dawned in the consciousness above the natural mind, that mind is renewed and directs the animal nature in a state of perfect conformity.
This Crowns You
It represents (a) the Querent's aim or ideal in the matter; (b) the best that can be achieved under the circumstances, but that which has not yet been made actual.
Seven of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
Desire, will, determination, project.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
Success and happiness.
Card Description
Cups holding strange visions are presented to a figure in the foreground, as if offering a choice.
This is Beneath You
It shows the foundation or basis of the matter, that which has already passed into actuality and which the Significator has made his own.
Six of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Happiness and enjoyment coming from the past; things that have vanished.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Obstacles insuperable. Widowhood. Separation.
Card Description
Children play in an old garden, their cups filled with flowers. A card of the past and of memories, as if looking back on childhood.
This is Behind You
It gives the influence that is just passed, or is now passing away.
The Hanged Man from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Wisdom, prudence, discernment, trials, sacrifice, intuition, divination, prophecy.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Trials. Sacrifice.
Card Description
The figure of a man hangs head down from a gallows, to which he is attached by a rope around one of his ankles. His arms are bound behind him, and one leg is crossed over the other. The gallows from which he hangs forms a Tau cross, while the figure—from the position of the legs--forms a cross. There is a halo around the head of the apparent martyr. It should be noted (1) that the tree of sacrifice is living wood, with leaves on it; (2) that the face expresses deep entrancement, not suffering; (3) that the figure, as a whole, suggests life in suspension, not death.
This is Before You
It shows the influence that is coming into action and will operate in the near future.
Five of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
The same; burial and funeral rites.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
Enemy triumphs at last moment.
Card Description
A scornful man watches two retreating and dejected figures, whose swords lie on the ground. He carries two others on his left shoulder. A third sword in his right hand points to earth. He is the master in possession of the field.
Your Self
Signifies the person or thing about which the question has been asked, and shows its position or attitude in the circumstances.
Four of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Security of possessions, keeping what one has, gifts, legacy, inheritance.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Loss of money.
Card Description
A crowned figure with a pentacle over his head clasps another pentacle with his hands and arms. Two pentacles lie beneath his feet. He holds on to what he has.
Your House
Your environment and the tendencies at work therein which have an effect on the matter €”for instance, your position in life, the influence of immediate friends, and so forth.
King of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Upright
Man of fair appearance; man of business, law, or divinity; responsible man, amenable to helping the Querent; also fairness, art and science, including those who profess science, law and art; creative intelligence.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
A fair man. A friend. A barrister, judge, or ecclesiastic. A bachelor.
Card Description
He holds a short scepter in his left hand and a cup in his right. His throne is set upon the sea. On one side a ship sails, and on the other a fish leaps.
Your Hopes and Fears
Knight of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
Parting, division, interruption, discord.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
A dark young man. A friend.
Card Description
A knight rides on a journey, armed with a short wand. Although wearing armor, he is not on a warlike errand. He passes pyramids on the horizon. The rearing of the horse is a hint at the character of its rider, and suggests an expectant mood or things connected with expectation.
The Final Result
The culmination which is brought about by the influences shewn by the other cards that have been turned up in the divination.
Five of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Card Meaning When Reversed
News, alliances, affection, affiliation, ancestry, return.
Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)
Obstacles overcome.
Card Description
A dark, cloaked figure looks sideways at three cups lying on the ground. Two others stand upright behind him. A bridge in the background leads to a small keep or holding. This is a card of loss, but something remains at the end; three have been taken, but two are left.
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