Queen of Tarot

Card Meaning When Reversed

Passing Success, Momentary Advantage.

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

good fortune in marriage; ill fortune at the gaming table. You will lose much money at gaming; at last you will give up the practice, and in ripe old age you will be blessed by the birth of a daughter, whom you will name Fortuna.

Card Meaning When Reversed

Conceit, Ignorance, Unskillfulness, Superficial Knowledge.

Card Description

A woman crowned with a high mitre or tiara (her head encircled by a veil), a stole (or a solar cross) upon her breast, and the Book of Science open in her hand. She represents Science, Wisdom, or Knowledge.

Card Meaning When Upright

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

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings

a joyful bridal; a happy wedding-day: endeavors toward a union with a beloved object

Card Meaning When Reversed

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

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

you will be drawn into difficulty on account of politics; but you will be so fortunate as to save the life of a person high in station, who will advance you, and you will become prosperous and renowned.

Card Meaning When Upright

Will, Will-Power, Dexterity;

Card Description

Before a table covered with the appliances of his art stands the figure of a juggler, one hand upraised holding a wand (in some packs, a cup), the other pointing downwards. He wears a cap of maintenance like that of the kings, whose wide brim forms a sort of aureole round his head. His body and arms form the shape of the Hebrew letter Aleph, to which this card corresponds. He symbolises Will.

Card Meaning When Reversed

Disturbance, Worry, Anxiety, Melancholy.

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

you will live with the constant idea that you will at last be fortunate; with this conceit your life will pass away, and you will at last die happy. You will always hope to win the high prize in the lottery, but you will never win it, until you have been kissed by the greatest lady in the land.

Card Meaning When Upright

Triumph, Fecundity, Fertility, Prosperity;

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings

if you keep it a secret that you dye your hair (or beard) a certain person will bestow his (her) heart upon you.

Card Meaning When Upright

Hope, Confidence, Desire, Attempt, Wish;

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings

by means of a lost letter a secret will be revealed, and this will cause much sorrow; an officer will restore the letter, and all will end well.

Card Meaning When Upright

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

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings

signifies a person high in office, who is well disposed toward you.

Card Meaning When Reversed

Indecision, Doubt, Hesitation, Embarrassment, Anxiety.

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

signifies a secret passion, which you will overcome, however, after a struggle of fourteen days.

Card Meaning When Upright

Sickness, Calumny, Criticism, Blame;

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings

the goal which you strive to reach is very near; an event may happen at any moment which will lead you to it at once.

Card Meaning When Reversed

Obstacles, Crosses, Delay, Displeasure.

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

difficulty with the police; suits at law; an inheritance by will.

Card Meaning When Reversed

Plan, Design, Resolution, Decision.

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

misfortune threatens the family, but love is proof against all trials.

Card Meaning When Reversed

Rupture, Discord, Quarrel.

Card Meaning When Reversed

Hesitation, Instability, Trouble arising herefrom.

Card Description

A man with a fool's cap, dressed like a jester, with a stick and bundle over his shoulder. Before him is the butterfly of pleasure luring him on (while in some packs a tiger, in others a dog, attacks him from behind). It signifies Folly, Expiation.

Card Meaning When Upright

Combination, Conformation, Uniting;

Card Description

An angel with the sign of the Sun on her brow Pouring liquid from one vessel into another. She represents Combination.

Card Meaning When Upright

Death, Change, Transformation, Alteration for the worse;

Card Description

A skeleton armed with a Scythe (wherewith he mows down heads in a meadow like grass). He signifies Transformation, or Change.

Card Meaning When Reversed

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

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

you will have sleepless nights from joy. If you drink a glass of water every morning, fasting, you will obtain your wish. Great things are at hand; a time of trial will come, but if you lose not courae, the worst will soon be over.

Card Meaning When Upright

Completion, Good Reward;

Card Description

Within a flowery wreath is a female figure nude save for a light scarf. She represents Nature and the Divine Presence therein. In each hand she should bear a wand. At the four angles of the card are the four cherubic animals of the Apocalypse. Above, the Eagle and the Man; below, the Lion and the Bull. It represents Completion, Reward.

Card Meaning When Reversed

Abuse of Power, Overbearingness, Want of Fortitude.

Card Description

A woman crowned with crown and cap of maintenance, who calmly, and Without effort, closes the jaws of a furious lion. She represents Strength.

Card Meaning When Upright

Friendship, Valour, Firmness, Courage;

Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings

your heart is set upon money; you will obtain it if you love one person exclusively.