The pagan meaning of the tarot is for magical protection. Pagan Tarot

Straight position:
0 - Fool (IL MATTO): New movement; trust in what is outside the parameters of our everyday existence; expansion of consciousness to the entirety of the Universe and achieving more than we are directly.

Rider White values:

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Uranus/Mercury in the sense of openness of character, curiosity, spontaneity and a bit of crazy; in interaction with Neptune - a feeling of guidance from above.

JOKE.
The jester is our inner child. It means the spontaneous start of something new, impartiality, openness. This is a carefree game, the most elementary joy of life, a period when we enter the unknown with cheerful surprise and without any specific expectations. However, it can also mean infantilism with all its attributes - frivolity, naivety, gambling, and simply stupidity. Or - wise simplicity, modesty of requests and humility, which we usually come to only at the end of a long and difficult path. A jester can also be a cunning, mischievous person. One way or another, he lives only in the present, he is a frank, sincere, mobile person. Is it good or bad? What this card means: our stubborn reluctance to become an adult or, on the contrary, the simplicity acquired along with long experience - will have to be judged by the whole scenario as a whole. The jester always warns about something completely new that is ready to burst into our lives, which causes chaos in it, and we ourselves may get a few bumps, but there is actually nothing dangerous about it.

From the book: Hayo Banzhaf. TAROT SELF-TUTORIAL.
Translation from German by E. Kolesov.
Publisher: Center for Astrological Research, 1999

0 - Fool
Uranus
The zero card FOOL (another name is Jester) is likened to the material Universe. But she, like the mortal human body, is nothing more than a robe, a motley suit, suitable for a jester, under whose clothing, however, there is a divine substance, for which buffoonery is just a shadow. Tarot cards were given by enlightened priests to be kept by stupid ignorant people, who made them playing cards, in many ways even an instrument of vice. Man's diabolical habits, therefore, became the unconscious guardian of his philosophical precepts.
If the FOOL is placed in the first place in the deck, and the other cards are laid out in a row from left to right, then you can find that the FOOL goes to other characters, as if passing through all the cards. He, like a neophyte spiritually blind because of a blindfold, is ready to embark on the most difficult journey leading through the gates of Divine Wisdom.

Uranus - embodies the principle of primordial movement. In the TAROT, this principle is compared with the concept of “living nature” and the picture of the Jester, symbolizing divine power before manifestation. This is a divine genius, capable of creating the Universe and destroying it, but... The Universe does not yet exist, and therefore the FOOL is only zero, nothing, absolute emptiness, which can become anything, and the absolute freedom of this becoming: in this there is nothing, in potential contains everything.
The planet Uranus says that God creates the Universe easily, accidentally and not on purpose - and such is the spontaneous Nature of human genius. Most often, the Jester is depicted holding a bundle on a stick over his shoulders and balancing with it (the bundle) on the edge of an abyss. In this bundle there is that “everything” and “nothing” that forced the Jester to set off on his journey.
In a narrowly practical projection on human life, this card is interpreted as a warning against dangers and everything unexpected, fundamentally new and unknown. But behind this unknown there is a broader meaning of higher creativity - creation from scratch, from the fullness of one’s being.
And even though creation is a violation of the original order of being - and therefore there is an abyss before the Fool - but still it is dictated by the highest moral laws and therefore simply cannot be a creation if it does not carry the original principle.

In the upright position, the position of the Jester card can mean the beginning of a new life cycle, any new business. There is energy, optimism, strength and happiness. The map shows unexpected, unplanned circumstances that can turn the current state of affairs upside down. It also indicates the need to make important decisions: - you are free to choose any direction, go anywhere, do whatever you want.

In an inverted position, the Jester’s position speaks of restless, impulsive activity, rash actions. Symbolizes madness and carelessness, a waste of energy, time and effort. The problem is not being solved. You are very careless about something important. Your choice may turn out to be bad, your decision may be fatal. Sometimes this card symbolizes a person who is tirelessly looking for a change in environment and activities, starting a lot of things, but not finishing anything. In addition, the card can mean thoughtlessness, whims and caprices, extravagance, lack of discipline, immaturity, irrationality in thoughts and behavior, exaltation, defenselessness, inability to calculate consequences, and in extreme cases, frenzy.

"A symbol of a blind man who has turned himself into the slavery of matter. His knapsack is overflowing with his delusions and senseless actions. A broken obelisk is the death of his deeds. The crocodile (in Papus's cards a crocodile is depicted instead of a dog) is an emblem of inexorable fatality and... inevitable atonement and retribution for what he has done , since nothing in life is done “just like that” - and you have to pay for everything.”
Papus

From the book: Rider White Tarot.
Theory and practice.
Series "Secrets of Predictions".
Publishers: AST, Astrel, 2002

The pagan tarot is an esoteric and occult object, the creators of which were inspired by the work of a witch from America. It is not for nothing that this gallery has a second name - tarot of black and white magic, but all because it contains religious and witchcraft teachings, worldviews of different nationalities and continents, spiritual superstitions, secret and overt beliefs and, of course, ritual practices.

Pagan Tarot - an occult and esoteric subject

Everything that had accumulated and grown over the years, that was scattered all over the world, the creators combined all the pieces together into one pile of unusual and mysterious cards.

Background

The pagan tarot, unlike other fortune-telling decks, is not so bright, it does not contain colorful and clearly drawn lines, but these cards are fraught with enormous power, magical meaning, spiritualism and philosophy, supersensible and superintelligent knowledge of existence. They help to establish a connection between the world of touch and the world of otherworldly substances that defy logical explanation.

Legend has it that this is not a simple deck of cards, as it might seem at first glance. Once you take it in your hands, you will become the master of your destiny, you will be able to foresee significant events, and take control of your life. These cards will teach you how to apply esoteric knowledge in real life.

Technical specifications

The Pagan Tarot is somewhat reminiscent of the Waite Tarot in its traditional arrangement of the Arcana. The main character of the entire deck, and especially the superior caste, is the mystical girl. The gallery of cards consists of the even number 78, like any magic deck, of which:

22 cards are given to the Major Arcana - this is the dominant caste, it holds the entire deck under its subordination: these cards reflect the depth of the soul, the state of the fortuneteller;
56 cards are allocated to the Minor Arcana - workhorses, they define each new day, a new surge of emotions: they are subordinate to the Major Arcana, but in their own group they are also subject to the hierarchical ladder.

The Minor Arcana are divided into 4 groups, according to the unifying thread. Each of them contains 14 cards:

brotherhood of cups;
brotherhood of pentacles;
Guild of Wands;
League of Swords.

The Minor Arcana cards of the white and black magic tarot (pagan tarot) differ from the ingrained meanings of the traditional fortune-telling deck:

instead of the Page here you will meet the Elemental;
the beloved Knight will be a Novice;
The Queen will move to the rank of Initiate;
Well, the King will be replaced by the Elder.

The pagan Tarot carries strong and powerful energy

And all this is not just like that! The Tarot contains strong, powerful energy and the cards change their name according to esoteric visions. Thanks to this, the Younger castes characterize the energy of their cards much more accurately.

Superior Arcana

The Major Arcana characterize the most characteristic processes of human life, project phenomena and circumstances, read emotions, give advice according to the sensory components of the inner world, call to curb or release energy in order to put the flow of life in the right direction.

Jester - the card encourages you to trust your inner intuition, not to think narrowly, to expand the boundaries of your world, to leave the “shell” and move to the heights.
Magician - this card appears when changes are urgently needed in your life. You need to become more decisive and take the reins into your own hands. High Priestess - try to disconnect from external stimuli, concentrate on your inner world.
Empress - you, like a magician with a magic wand, in the form of positive wishes, have the opportunity to create a heavenly state for yourself and your loved ones. The Emperor is like a father, protecting his destiny, the patron of his desires, you will achieve your goals. The main thing is to act as your conscience and heart tell you.
Hierophant - appears at the most important moment, hinting that now is the time when you need to insist on your own, not to bend under the circumstances. You have enough strength for everything. Lovers - you find yourself at a crossroads; only intuition can tell you which way to move forward. Set clear goals for yourself.
The Chariot is a change of cycle. If you have faced any obstacles, now is the time to leave them in the past and move in a new direction. Strength - courage, boldness, endurance - the main objects of strength. You must trust the world, not go ahead, but feel and change with it.
Hermit - symbolizes solitude. You are confused, so the card suggests that it’s time to stop, get away from everyday life and become aware of yourself. Wheel - there is a part of life that you would like to change, the wheel gives you a chance to do this. You will be able to start something you haven’t dared to do for a long time. Justice - it's time to pay old bills. Karma will overtake everyone, so don’t do anything stupid, don’t judge people from a worldly point of view, be guided by the highest.
The Hanged Man is a call for energy that will help change what is preventing you from moving forward. You need to break the chain that holds you in place. Death is a card of rebirth. Don’t be afraid to leave behind everything you’ve saved up for many years; even more awaits you, a new life, a new happiness. Moderation – don’t try to be in two places at once. Focus on what is more important, follow the signs that fate gives, concentrate all your energy on one thing, do not listen to others.
Devil - look at yourself, don’t live at the expense of your desires and emotions. The devil tempts, suppresses personal desires in order to please society. Break stereotypes, live what is important only to you. Tower - greed, lust, anger, profit have enslaved you too much. It's time to throw off the shackles, otherwise these emotions will drag you into the abyss. The stars are a road with signs along which you have to walk. Fateful decisions await you, and along this path you will not be left without the help of loved ones.
The moon conceals everything that is hidden from view. It's enough to live in illusions, move on to the real world. Fantasies must remain in the shadows; they can never come true. The sun is inner spirituality, butterflies in the stomach ask to come out. Open the door for them, let their fears recede. Believing in yourself and your strength will help you overcome everything and restore balance.
Judgment - everything you have done before will come back to you with karma. The time has come to reap the fruits of your deeds, it’s not time for you to fight, it’s time to accept the reward. The world - you are part of the world, everything exists according to the same laws, intertwined with destinies and dreams. Everything works like one mechanism, and you are an integral part of it.

Minor Arcana. Wands

The Minor Arcana, as in other tarots, predict everyday situations, point out everyday problems, and help solve everyday everyday tasks.

You shouldn’t treat them with disdain, because your whole life is built up brick by brick, everything that happens day after day directly affects our internal state and feeling.

The Ace of Wands is a symbol of the fact that something so desired will definitely come true

Ace - personifies powerful energy and strength to realize your plans. New achievements await you that you can handle; everything that is planned on this day will come true in the best possible way.
Two - open up to new things, accept previously alien ways of life. Look for a new relationship, change your job, or get out of the shadows of your existing one. Trust fresh ideas. Troika – it encourages you to look for ways to break out of stagnation. Don’t keep dreams in your head, start acting, bring material benefits to life, strive towards love. Four - a fateful event awaits you, even a wedding. Gather all your friends for this celebration of life. You will get what you deserve, harmony is rushing into your destiny. Five - the card says that you should stop and take a detached look at the current situation, and then you will understand who is putting a spoke in your wheels.
Six - represents the long-awaited success that will end all endeavors. Maybe you will be offered a tempting deal that will bring in income, or a marriage proposal. Seven - will mark difficulties, but your strength and skills are enough to cope with them. The main thing is to remain unshakable; in a difficult situation they will come to your aid.
Eight - the past is knocking on the door, be prepared to bear responsibility for what you have done previously. These may be dividends from deposits or you will be punished for “crossing the road.” Nine - but now you will be overtaken by unplanned material losses - minor breakdowns, illnesses, bets on the wrong team. Put off unmanageable tasks until tomorrow. Ten - you have taken on too heavy a burden, and your quality of life suffers as a result. A lot of work, a lot of fans, who are hard to carry, but it’s a shame to throw them away.
Elemental - this card personifies a person like a salamander; it indicates fiery passions and high ambitions.
Beginner - the card says that your emotions are rushing out, you should learn to manage them. Curb your ardor so that you don’t have to answer for what you did. It's time to rest.
Dedicated - potential and energy will find their application. Paranormal abilities will be revealed in you, you can become an example for someone.
The eldest is a king by vocation, not by appointment. Power loves those who know how to use it, try not to succumb to the cult of personality.

Cups - what do they mean?

Ace - a new feeling will burst into your life. Happiness, wealth, joy, many privileges await you at work. Wait for changes, a new feeling of love is rushing towards you.
Two - the card encourages you to accept yourself with all your shortcomings. Rivals may appear at work, and in love you will distance yourself from your loved one. Possible relocation.
Troika - take time for your friends, support them in difficult times, and they will respond in kind. Meeting old lovers, spending time together, business plans.
Four – lack of self-confidence, dissatisfaction with what you have. Dreams of something unreal. Don't isolate yourself, strive to make your dreams come true.
Five - troubles and misfortunes will soon end, the main thing is not to lose heart and try to survive. You will receive a marriage proposal.
Six – in this card the past and present collide. It's time to let go of everything that doesn't suit you. Spend time with your family and pamper them with their favorite little things.
Seven is a lucky number and signifies success in all endeavors. Strive to realize happiness, rejoice at every step towards your goal, do not expect true bliss to come only at the end.
Eight - instills a feeling of confidence in everything you do. Stay strong and persistent, you will achieve everything you set your mind to. You will throw off everything old and unnecessary, break off sluggish relationships.
Nine - out of three possible solutions, it is important to choose one, and no matter how painful and difficult it may be, you need to decide, otherwise your strength will not be enough to start all over again. The card promises many suitors.
Ten is an excellent period in everything: in the family, in work, in personal life. The card advises agreeing to crazy proposals and uniting in creative unions.
The elemental is a water spirit, Ondine, a fairy-tale mermaid who lures travelers, symbolizes a person who experiences new sensations, emotions, and experiences.
Beginner - the card indicates that you clearly know what you want, are not devoid of dreaminess, and are working to achieve your goals. Luck will not leave you.
Dedicated - a woman is ready to help you who can help make your dreams come true. The card symbolizes respect, care, desire to understand and support.
Senior - now you will meet a wise, powerful woman who will want to tell you her knowledge and skills. Try to behave calmly and respectfully.

Pentacles and their meanings

The Ace will mark upcoming difficulties, you need to keep your ears open, a decisive step awaits you on the path to reconciliation. Try to conclude a truce with your opponents. Two - you will find yourself faced with an alternative choice and in order to make the right decision, you need to concentrate on the goal, discarding third-party clues. Expect to be hit from the side.

If you get a three - an unpleasant card, it promises negativity in everything, from loss of a job, quarrels in the family, loss of business and ending with the betrayal of a loved one.

The Four of Swords is a card that indicates there is a problem that needs to be solved

Four - a problem has arisen, but you cannot escape from it; you need to concentrate all your knowledge to solve it. Try not to trust anyone now.

Five - only together can we win. Your friend and you find yourself in a difficult situation; you need to join forces and defend against the offensive actions of enemies. Six - in this card the past and present come into contact; you need to escape from the whirlpool of troubles to a better life. Take everything valuable and move.

Seven - when it seems that there is no way out, a saving beacon will appear on the horizon. This card proves that magic exists and sometimes happiness does fall out of the blue. Other cards also have their meaning.

Eight - you rush like a tank, no one will shake your confidence in winning your future business. Keep going towards your goal when it gets difficult - your loved ones will help you.
Nine - hints that you are driven by internal fears. A constant state of stress and depression, waiting for a catch. It is necessary to understand what motivates them.
Ten - it’s time to look fear in the eye and cope with troubles. Severance of relationships, showdowns with offenders.
Elemental - the picture shows the Sylph, a spirit in the form of a woman, personifying the element of air. She talks about a creative, intellectually developed person.
Newbie - you are not restrained by any obstacles, but in order not to mess things up, try to comprehend and plan your actions.
Dedicated – you have walked for so long and have reached the peak, but this is only half the way, most of it is still ahead, but you are going in the right direction.
The elder is a gray-haired man, an old man who will become an ideal for you, someone you will focus on, he will give you the necessary advice.

It is safe to say that the pagan tarot is not a simple one, and only those who firmly believe in forces that defy reason, in the supernatural, and feel this fine line between reality and the world of spirits, can understand it.

The Pagan Tarot is also called the Tarot of white and black magic; it was created based on the work of the American Witch and has extraordinary power and occult depth.

The task of white magic is creation, and black magic is destruction. It was created specifically for practical use in the modern world.

The deck, unlike the deck, is not bright, but nothing distracts from its unusual power.

It combines the knowledge of ancient pagans and modern esotericists; it paints the whole picture of modern life, all its complex interactions and relationships with multidimensional space and the unknown.

All cards have their own plot and deep meaning. This is an excellent tool for self-discovery, meditation, magic and fortune telling.

The real and otherworldly worlds intersect very easily here. The cards will help reveal the path of the witch in different everyday situations, there is a book translated into Russian with all the layouts and descriptions of the cards, it will help you get to know this interesting deck and give the necessary recommendations and tips, and explain what is happening.

Deck Pagan Tarot designed to guide modern pagan practices, it will help and give advice in real life.

Cards can be used for meditation and reflection, predict and change situations, you can change your world, it will become cleaner and better.
These maps will paint a complete picture of our world, showing all its complex relationships.
It is known in Russia as the Tarot of White and Black Magic, it is no longer a magical tool, but an assistant for those who want to become a true master and find harmony with the world.

The key here are the Court Cards, these are the change markers. In the manual you can find semantic and predictive aspects of all arcana and examples of layouts.

The book is written in the author's style, it has a lot of associations and humor. It will appeal not only to professionals, but also to everyone who is ready to work with Tarot in a new way. The deck easily moves from one plane of existence to another, it’s all one life and it will help everywhere.

She argues that any life experience is valuable, only the year on the calendar is unimportant, faith does not matter, the only thing that matters is what people take out of the everyday bustle, the discovery of the soul, those qualities of character that are strengthened in trials.

It can be seen as the story of a girl looking for herself in love, career, psychology and mysticism. The deck will appeal to all followers of Wicca and lovers of the synthesis approach.

All cards of the Major and Minor Arcana have their own plot. The main face of the deck is a young girl; there are no special Wiccan motifs in it; most likely, this is just the image of a modern witch.

The general interpretation of this deck is similar to the classic one, but the drawing of some cards is very different from the usual one. It also has a special meaning, it is similar in this to, but there is much more depth here.

The minor arcana are divided into Pentacles, the element of earth, Swords - symbolizing air, Cups - water and Wands - fire; Aces do not depict people, they only reflect the shape of the elements and seasons.

From twos to tens, all the cards of the Minor Arcana tell their own story, mark events that can happen in the life of a person, a pagan, a witch; on the Five of Pentacles you can see a woman standing in line at a pawn shop and looking back at the man standing next to him, holding his hands close to her bag .

The Four of Wands shows a pagan wedding and 4 wands are raised above the heads of the lovers.

The palace cards are Elementals, Novices, Initiates and Elders.
Elementals reflect the pure energy of the elements. Other palace cards indicate people of different ages and different degrees of initiation.
Cups and Pentacles are women, and Swords and Wands indicate men. The symbolism of the deck is very clear and transparent, it is easy and interesting to read.

This is a feminine and soft deck, it is calm and harmonious, it’s like communicating with an older and wiser friend, he loves to joke and laugh, and gives all the answers with a half-smile.

This deck has a lot of Earth energy, it is dim because it is in brown and green tones. This deck is focused on the inner world of a person, his self-knowledge.

At first she gives simple answers, they seem to lie on the surface, but then she begins to reveal situations deeply and shifts the focus to a person’s internal problems.

It will help spiritual growth and development. It's great for meditation. There are no clearly bad cards in it, even an unsuccessful alignment is the starting point of a new round of life, any death always speaks of a new birth and beginning, the others in this regard are very different from it.

Pagan Tarot is a whole section of decks that have severe differences and, in most cases, belong to unusual decks that do not belong to any of the traditional Tarot schools. Despite this, some of them will be a good option for beginners, but a number of pagan decks are quite difficult to interpret.

Pagan Tarot, or Tarot of Snow-White and Dark Magic

Pagan Tarot - the development of a modern witch Gina Pace. This deck reflects all aspects of the life of a modern neo-pagan witch. It will especially appeal to young girls who are seriously interested in idolatry, for example, Wicca or other varieties of the modern branch of this broad religion.

Like everything related to neo-paganism, the pagan Tarot combines the knowledge and experience accumulated over centuries with the achievements of modern esotericists. This deck is capable of depicting all the realities of the life of a modern sorceress, as well as her relationship with the world of the unknown and the material side of life. They are able to both give hints regarding the knowledge of witchcraft and help resolve issues in everyday life.

All the Minor and Major Arcana have been seriously changed; their plots correspond to situations in the life of a sorceress living in our time. They correspond to pagan and occult spiritual systems and are one hundred percent consistent with the worldview of modern neo-pagans.

Like all other decks, there are four suits - Wands, Blades, Cups and Pentacles. The symbolism of the illustrations has undergone severe changes. For example, a fire in the pagan Tarot means the energy potential of a witch, a stone or crystal - ancient knowledge, a bandage on the head corresponds to the activation of the third eye. the flowers symbolize the blossoming of magical possibilities, and the censer is a sign of protection.

The court cards are represented by the Elementals, Neophytes, Initiates and Elders. They correspond to Pages, Riders, Queens and Overlords from standard decks. There is a book by Gina Pace dedicated to the pagan Tarot deck - “Tarot of Dark and Snow-White Magic”. With its help, it will be even easier to understand meanings that are also seriously different from the standards of Tarot schools. The deck also comes with a brochure with short meanings of the cards.

The pagan deck is absolutely recommended for young witches, as well as for all people interested in fortune telling and professing neo-paganism. It is well suited for both professional fortune-tellers and beginners, despite the fact that the deck is extraordinary and difficult to attribute it to one of the traditional schools of Tarot. The illustrations are simple to understand the deep meaning of the cards hidden in them, moreover, the book by the creator of the deck reveals the whole essence of their meanings.

Druid Tarot - interpretation and gallery

Working with the Druid Tarot immerses the fortuneteller into an interesting world old Ireland. Without knowing the legends and folklore of the Druids, it will not be possible to understand the meanings of these cards. The deck is recommended for people who are well versed in both the Tarot and Celtic mythology and culture. The fact is that the interpretation of the Druid Tarot affects the religious, mythological, folklore and everyday nuances of the life of the Celts. It is considered rather vague, but at the same time, reviews say that the cards are quite sociable and have a bright energy.

Druids come from tribes that lived in the first and second centuries AD in Northern Europe. There is virtually no historical data about them, but what is there has served as the basis for countless esoteric movements associated with this culture. Druids were priests or clergymen who also played the role of chroniclers. They constituted the ruling peak of the tribe; its members turned to them with requests. According to legends, the Druids were capable of healing both the body and soul of a person, and they could also retain power in the tribe with the help of warlocks.

Judging by the Druid Tarot gallery, this deck combines the principles of the traditional Tarot, as well as Celtic symbolism and Druid mythology. It contains unique actions that could only take place in those times. In order to work with this deck, it is necessary to study the Celtic pantheon, their legends and legends, as well as the cultural characteristics of this people.

The major arcana are divided into genres - heroic, mythological, adventure, fantasy and historical. Arcana from zero to nine represent the times when legends were formed. They belong to the legends and legends of the Celts, at the center of which is the dispute for world domination between the Danu tribe and the Fomorian demons. From tenth to fourteenth are arcana dedicated to the time of heroes, or more precisely, to the epic cycle of the Uladu tribe. The remaining Major Arcana are dedicated to the era of the birth of the history of the Celts and the legends of the Fenian tribe.

The minor arcana depict the everyday life of the old Celts, as well as the sacred rituals of the Druids. In general, this deck is considered quite difficult to interpret. The Druid deck is a bright and pleasant fortune-telling instrument in every way, but it is only suitable for a person who is familiar with the culture and customs of the Celts. Without knowledge about this people, it will not be possible to understand the interpretations of the cards.

Celtic Tarot - deck features

The Celtic Tarot is a deck that mixes the vision of modern painters and the ancient legends of the Celts. All cards are illustrated with scenes from the history and mythology of the Celtic tribes. This deck is similar to the Druid Tarot, but there are differences.

The Celtic Tarot deck was published by a famous publishing house Lo Scarabeo. which is a good guarantee of its properties. It has an unusual size - 44x80 mm, which is slightly smaller than the size of standard cards. The creators were Saverino Tenuta and Giacinto Gaudenzi, admirers of Celtic culture who spent a long time researching the mythology of this people.

Even though the annotation comes with the Celtic Tarot, it is best to familiarize yourself with the pantheon, legends and legends of the Celts. People unfamiliar with Celtic culture will have great difficulty interpreting these cards. It is also not suitable for beginners; the Celtic Tarot is considered quite complex, like most of the unusual versions of the cards.