The Hanged Man hangs upside down, serene and passive → surrender, reversal, new
perspec ve.
The Magician points one hand to heaven, one to earth → "As above, so below" →
Manifesta on.
3. Symbols & Objects
Most Tarot decks are filled with sacred objects. Here's a brief on common ones:
Symbol Meaning
Sword Thought, truth, clarity, or conflict
Wand Will, passion, spiritual power
Cup Emo ons, intui on, rela onships
Pentacle Earthly ma ers, security, money, health
Crown Mastery, authority, divine power
Veil Hidden truths, mystery, sacred knowledge
Chain Bondage, a achment, illusion
Star Hope, soul, divine connec on
Moon Illusion, cycles, feminine wisdom
Sun Clarity, truth, energy, childlike joy
Water Subconscious, emo on, intui on
Mountain Aspira on, challenge, spiritual goals
Path/Road Life journey, direc on, choices
Animals Ins nctual energies or spirit guides
Example:
In the High Priestess, the pomegranate veil = sacred knowledge of the divine feminine.
In the Devil, the chain = illusion of entrapment (you can escape).
THE ENVIRONMENT / BACKGROUND
The se ng of the card—whether it’s a castle, cave, desert, forest, mountain, or sea—reflects the
state of consciousness or the stage of the journey.
What to Look For: