There is a thing called tarot numerology. This is where each card has a group of numbers that work to tell you which direction that you should go in your life. Numbers have timing and this is an important thing to remember.
When looking at the numbers 1-10, you will find that these are part of the tarot cards in the Minor Arcana. There are four suits in the Minor Arcana and these suits will depend on what kind of deck you are using. These four are called the staffs, vessels, coins, and swords.
Here is what each of these suits mean:
Staffs
The staffs are also called the Batons, Clubs, Rods, Staves or Wands. They represent fire and include the signs, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries. Fire is important and it keeps you warm and shows you which way to go. It can keep you dry and encourage you to be excited. The other problem though is that fire can burn things down and be very destructive.
Staffs talk about your life and the passions that you have. They work to drive you and make you creative. This can also be a sexual sign and can motivate you to be successful and to put more effort into things.
Vessels
The vessels are also called the Cauldrons, Hearts, Chalices, Goblets, or the Cups. These represent water that works with the Pisces, Scorpio, and Cancer signs. Water can clean you, give you life and purify things around you. Water can also destroy things because it can even take your life by drowning.
The vessels can show what you are feeling and thinking, and it can be a good or bad things. In your gifts, this can mean that you are spiritual and that you have a lot to love for others.
Coins
The coins are also known as Diamonds, Rings, Disks and Pentacles. These represent the Earth element. The earth is there to take care of you and is something of a foundation for you.
But, when things don’t work out and things seem to fall apart, you can think of this as an earth quake where things become crushed and destroyed. The coins can represent working, being prosperous, having things, being stable and living your best life in the physical way.
Swords
The swords are also known as Blades, Spades and Knives. They are an air sign and work with the Libra, Aquarius, and Gemini. Everyone and all living things have to have air. The air is not able to be seen but you can feel it through a breeze.
When the air gets upset, it can make a tornado and it can devastate the area. Air shows and symbolizes how you communicate with others and how aware you are of things around you.
Numerology and the Minor Arcana
Here are descriptions of the numbers 1-10:
One: This represents having something new happen. It can be a time where you are having good luck. This can mean yes if you ask a question.
- Ace of Staffs: Encouragement and life.
- Ace of Vessels: Reaching the spiritual self, divinity.
- Ace of Swords: Finding truth and having a clear mind.
- Ace of Coins: Manifesting things in life.
Two: Twos mean balance and harmony. They are numbers that mean duality and coming together as one. This can be a pair or a partnership.
- Two of Staffs: Putting ideas together, having decisions to make.
- Two of Vessels: Attraction and bonding.
- Two of Swords: Being stagnant and stale.
- Two of Coins: Planning finances and bidding on things.
Three: Threes can mean growing and being fertile. This is a number that means working together as a team.
- Three of Staffs: Being positive, thankful, and seeing great things happen.
- Three of Vessels: Finding friends, being happy, good emotions.
- Three of Swords: Going through a broken heart or a breakup.
- Three of Coins: The trinity, working together.
Four: Four can mean foundation and reaching your desires. It can mean being stable and having the security that you need.
- Four of Staffs: Marriage, achieving great things.
- Four of Vessels: Feeling apathy and not attaching to someone.
- Four of Swords: Not making action, being forced to rest.
- Four of Coins: Overly selfish, withholding yourself.
Five: The five can mean challenge, change and being in some kind of conflict. This can mean things are going to change.
- Five of Staffs: Arguing, being not wanted.
- Five of Vessels: Grieving, focusing on the wrong things.
- Five of Swords: Winning a battle, being bullied.
- Five of Coins: Dealing with hard finances and feeling cold.
Six: This number can mean being balanced and having harmony and peace. It can mean that you work through conflict.
- Six of Staffs: Being engaged or successful.
- Six of Vessels: Feeling like a child.
- Six of Swords: Moving forward.
- Six of Coins: Being a good Samaritan and being giving.
Seven: Seven can mean reflection on yourself and looking to see if you need to change things about your life.
- Seven of Staffs: Fighting and winning.
- Seven of Vessels: Dreaming of something different.
- Seven of Swords: Feeling confused and possibly addicted.
- Seven of Coins: Fulfilling things in life and growing.
Eight: The number eight can mean that you are protected and that you are bossy. This can mean you and your partner are growing together.
- Eight of Staffs: Moving and traveling.
- Eight of Vessels: Being rejected.
- Eight of Swords: Being stuck or having a hard path.
- Eight of Coins: Working hard and learning new things along the way.
Nine: Nine can mean that you are dealing with things that bring worry. This can also mean you are stressed or having nightmares at night.
- Nine of Staffs: The worse is behind you.
- Nine of Vessels: You get your wishes.
- Nine of Swords: You are strong and work hard.
- Nine of Coins: You will have rewards and good things come to you.
Ten: Ten means being complete and having cycles that come to an end. This can mean starting new in your life.
- Ten of Staffs: Having frustration, problems making it.
- Ten of Vessels: Dealing with family, partners, marriage, having love and security.
- Ten of Swords: Can mean some kind of death in your life.
- Ten of Coins: Being happy, selling property.
Being a Whole
The numbers in a tarot reading are there to help you to make sense of your past, present and future. If you see the same number over and over, it can be a message that you need to get. Each part of the tarot card reading is represented in numbers. Trust that the universe is there to give you answers and that you need to keep an open mind.
The breakdown of each suit and their elemental associations is very helpful. It makes it easier to understand the broader themes behind each type of card and how they might relate to personal experiences or attributes.
I appreciate the explanation of how repeated numbers in tarot readings can hint at underlying messages. Recognizing these patterns can provide valuable guidance for personal reflection and decision-making.
It’s interesting to see how numerology is woven into the tarot system. The specific meanings assigned to each number from one to ten offer a structured way to interpret a reading, which can be quite insightful.
The explanation of tarot numerology and its connection to the Minor Arcana is quite thorough. It gives a good overview of how different elements and numbers play a critical role in understanding tarot readings.
Indeed, Debora. The alignment of numbers with the suits provides an interesting dimension to interpret the cards. The dual nature of each element, like how fire can both create warmth and destruction, adds depth to the reading.
The balance between positive and negative aspects in each card and number is well-defined. This duality is crucial for a holistic understanding of the tarot, making the guidance more nuanced and realistic.
This article provides an eloquent and comprehensive exploration of tarot numerology and its immense significance in understanding the Minor Arcana. It’s fascinating to see how each suit symbolizes different elements and life aspects, thereby offering a nuanced perspective to our personal and spiritual journeys. The detailed breakdown of numbers 1-10 adds remarkable depth, helping individuals make sense of their experiences and decisions. Truly insightful!
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