Tarot cards

Tarot cards are one of the many supernatural tools that provide knowledge of a future event or situation, especially through extrasensory means. They are commonly used by gypsies, warlocks, and witches. Like a normal deck of playing cards, the tarot has four suits (which vary by region, being the French suits in Northern Europe, the Latin suits in Southern Europe, and the German suits in Central Europe). Each of these suits has pip cards numbering from ace to ten and four face cards for a total of 14 cards. In addition, the tarot is distinguished by a separate 21-card trump suit and a single card known as the Fool. Depending on the game, the Fool may act as the top trump or may be played to avoid following suit.
: "The cards don't lie." - Leticia Faye, 1176
== Card meanings ==
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|-|Major Arcana=
 	Card	Meaning
0 or 22	 	Inconsiderate actions. Madness. Innocence. Risk.
1 	 	Male inquirer. Potential. Confidence
2 	 	Female inquirer. Intuition. Mystery
3 	 	Abundance. Pregnancy. Motherhood
4 	 	Will. Knowledge. Leadership. Fatherhood.
5 	 	Inspiration. Spiritual advisor. Truth. Tradition.
6 	 	Love. Attraction. Alliance. Choice.
7 	 	Triumph. Providential protection. Movement.
8 	 	Justice. Balance. Contracts.
9 	 	Prudence. Solitude. Introspection.
10 	 	Fortune. Destiny. Cycles. Changing luck.
11 	 	Strength. Fortitude. Self-control.
12 	 	Trials. Sacrifice. Changing perspective.
13 	 	Death. Drastic change. Inheritance.
14 	 	Temperance. Economy. Moderation.
15 	 	Trapped. Illness. Addiction. Lust.
16 	 	Crisis. Destruction. Liberation.
17 	 	Hope. Dreams. Wishes. Healing.
18 	 	Hidden enemies. Danger. Secrets. Dreams.
19 	 	Joy. Good health. Children.
20 	 	Change of position. Second chances. Calling.
21 	 	Assured success. Completion. Travel. Endings.
|-|Wands=
 	Card	Meaning
1 	 	Initiative. New projects. Birth.
2 	 	Equilibrium. Hope. Inspiration.
3 	 	Resourcefulness. Cleaning. Expectation.
4 	 	Agreement. Celebration. Stability.
5 	 	Preparation for a confrontation. Combat.
6 	 	Defeated enemies. Rewarded efforts. Fame.
7 	 	Decisive challenge. Moral strength. Valor. Standing ground.
8 	 	Motion. Dynamism. Blending of activities. News.
9 	 	Protective instinct. Defensiveness. Determination.
10	 	Oppression. Burden. Taking on too much. Confusion.
11	 	Friendship. Help from a companion. Enthusiasm. Playfulness.
12	 	Dynamic action. Passion. Desire. Seduction.
13	 	Allure. Spiritedness. Warmth.
14	 	Charisma. Inspirational leadership. Father figure.
|-|Coins=
 	Card	Meaning
1 	 	Material control. New wealth. Gifts.
2 	 	Juggling. Finding balance. Back and forth.
3 	 	Teamwork. Projects. Craft.
4 	 	Possessiveness. Greed. Holding on.
5 	 	Poverty. Lack. In need of help.
6 	 	Generosity. Give and take. Rightful reward.
7 	 	Investment. Patience. Wait and see.
8 	 	Work. Completion. Skill. Projects well done.
9 	 	Independence. Prudence. Sudden wealth.
10	 	Returns. Legacy. Family. Foundations.
11	 	Wise management. Studies.
12	 	Slow-and-steady. Gradual progress. Financial growth.
13	 	Fruitfulness. Nurturing. Prosperity.
14	 	Business success. Monetary wisdom. Steadiness.
|-|Cups=
 	Card	Meaning
1 	 	Harmony. Emotion. Affection.
2 	 	Falling in love. Collaboration.
3 	 	Celebration. Love affairs. Friendships
4 	 	Boredom. Depression. Taking for granted.
5 	 	Sorrows. Pain. Hopelessness.
6 	 	Happy memories. Return of old friends. Nostalgia. Childhood.
7 	 	Fantasy. Many options.
8 	 	Abandonment. Walking away. Moving on.
9 	 	Joy of the senses. Satisfaction. A wish or dream come true.
10	 	Happiness. Good family relations. Happy marriage.
11	 	Sweetness. Apologies. A crush.
12	 	Courtship. Romance. Ideal lover. Pleasure
13	 	Ideal wife and mother. Kindness. Compassion. Gentleness.
14	 	Sympathy. Winning hearts. Emotional depth.
|-|Swords=
 	Card	Meaning
1 	 	Triumph. Logic. Victory. Thoughts.
2 	 	Difficult choices. Sizing up. Stalemate.
3 	 	Grief. Apprehension. Heartbreak.
4 	 	Retreat. Rest. Inaction.
5 	 	Future revenge. Betrayal. Defeat.
6 	 	Escape. Successful undertaking. Problem solving.
7 	 	Subterfuge. Theft. Affairs. Sneaking away.
8 	 	Imprisonment. Lack of trust. Helplessness.
9 	 	Anxiety. Nightmares. Cry for help.
10	 	Ruin. Sudden ending. No communication.
11	 	Observation. Learning. Spying. Social media.
12	 	Victory. Rush. Dramatics. Strong ally.
13	 	Reason. Intelligence. Wise action. Widows and spinsters.
14	 	Authority. Legal suits. Cool intellect. Mental prowess.
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== Different spreads ==
# The Celtic Cross is the most common layout used for a Tarot card reading. Ten cards are drawn from the shuffled deck to form the Celtic Cross. 
# The Tree of Life consists of ten cards, an eleventh signifier card can be optionally added, positioned in the center of the spread directly beneath the top card. The spread resembles a weeping willow tree.
# The 3 Card is an overview of the Past, Present and Future of the querent. Three cards are drawn from a deck of cards that have been shuffled and cut twice. The cards are placed downward on the table. The first card flipped over is the middle card, representing present influences. Secondly, the card on the left is turned over for review of past influences. Thirdly, the final card on the right is revealed to give a future outlook. Notably, there are various other 3-card tarot spreads that cater to different aspects of life. However, the simplicity and versatility of the classic Past, Present, Future spread make it an accessible and insightful choice for a wide range of inquiries.
# The Gypsy combines the 22 major arcana cards, (the trump cards of the Tarot deck) with the 20 cards drawn by the querent. 
# The Pyramid consists of ten cards. This spread can be used for periodic life review readings. All the cards are placed upright, starting with the top card. For the top card, either a signifier card is selected for this position or a random card is drawn from the shuffled deck. The remaining rows of cards are laid out from left to right.
# The Double Triad consists of seven cards. The center card is the signifier. The other six cards are positioned to form two triangles. An upright triangle (pyramid) and upside down triangle (inverted pyramid). These two triangles interlock, forming a six-pointed star. Geometrically, this star card layout with its seventh card in the center forms a merkaba.
# The Circle consists of five cards, which are placed inside a circle. This sacred circle is intended to emulate a mandala or Native American medicine wheel. The first card is drawn from the deck in the east position, moving in the counter-clockwise direction, placing the cards in the South, West, and North positions. Each placement reflects the various bodies: East: Spiritual Body; South: Physical Body; West: Emotional Body; North: Mental Body; Center of Circle: Inner Guidance. The final card is intended to integrate the spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental bodies and offer wisdom and inner guidance.
== Appearances ==
 	Character 	Description
368/369	Natalie DuPres 	Death, The Tower, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Wicked Woman
376 	Natalie DuPres 	The Lover (inverted), Death, The Chariot
376 	Naomi Collins 	Dreams she follows a tarot card to Jeremiah and his lover.
379 	Natalie DuPres 	(no cards named)
379 	Victoria Winters 	The Princess, The Magician, The Knight, Death
386 	Natalie DuPres 	(no cards named)
400 	Angelique Bouchard Collins	Uses tarot cards as part of a ceremony to call upon the fires of hell.
403 	Natalie DuPres 	(no cards named)
406 	Natalie DuPres 	The Lover, Death, The Chariot, The Moon, The Tower of Destruction.
417 	Natalie DuPres 	(no cards named); she saw her own death foretold in the cards.
441 	Millicent Collins 	The Tower of Destruction, The Star, The Moon, The Chariot, The Lover, The Devil, The High Priestess (incorrectly identified by Millicent; in fact, the Queen of Cups)
647 	Elizabeth Collins Stoddard	Finds the Tower of Destruction card.
701 	Edith Collins 	The Tower of Destruction; Magda promises to bring some old gypsy cards to show her that are older than the Tarot.
706 	Magda Rakosi 	The Joker, The Queen, Death.
713 	Madga Rakosi 	The Queen (inverted), The Joker, The Tower of Destruction, The Ace.
719 	Madga Rakosi 	(no cards named)
752 	Madga Rakosi 	(no cards named)
786 	Madga Rakosi 	The Force, The Moon, The Lover (inverted), The Tower of Destruction (inverted), The Hanged Man (inverted)
992 	Daniel Collins (1970 PT) 	The Tower of Destruction.
992 	Hannah Stokes 	(no cards named)
1003 	Hannah Stokes 	The Tower of Destruction, Moon (inverted)
1014 	Quentin Collins (1970 PT) 	The Hanging Man
1014 	Angelique Stokes Collins 	(no cards named)
1015 	Angelique Stokes Collins 	Hanged Man
1038 	Angelique Stokes Collins 	Hanged Man
1123 	Flora Collins 	Moon, Emperor (inverted), Empress (inverted), Death.
1124 	Leticia Faye 	Finds the Tower of Destruction card.
1132 	Gerard Stiles 	(no cards named)
1141 	Desmond Collins 	(no cards named); he apparently learned how to read the cards from the gypsies on the great plains of Macedonia.
1176 	Leticia Faye 	Uses an ordinary deck of playing cards to read Gerard's future
== Background information and notes ==
* In the original series, the Swiss 1JJ deck, a distant derivative of the Tarot of Marseilles, is often used.
* In the revival series, tarot cards used by Maggie Evans are from the Thoth tarot deck, also known as Aleister Crowley tarot, while the tarot cards used by Countess Natalie du Prés are a variation of the Swiss 1JJ tarot cards with some different cards names, such as "The Wicked Woman" instead of High Priestess.
* Tarot cards also appear on the cover of the Dark Shadows comic book named A Motion and a Spirit: Part One - Visits and Visitations, published by Innovation. 
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