This card gives the influence which is affecting the person or matter of inquiry generally, the atmosphere of it in which the other currents work.

The Hermit from the Tarot Genoves Tarot Deck

Upright

Prudence, Caution, Deliberation;

Papus's Divinatory Meanings

Prudence.

Description

An old and bearded man wrapped in a mantle, and with his head covered with a cowl, bearing in his right hand the lantern of occult science, while in his left he holds his magic wand half hidden beneath his cloak. He is Prudence.

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It shows the nature of the obstacles in the matter. If it is a favourable card, the opposing forces will not be serious, or it may indicate that something good in itself will not be productive of good in the particular connexion.

Page of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Tarot Deck

Reversed

That which is unforeseen, Vigilance, Support.

Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

A child. An enemy. Bad news. Delay.

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It represents (a) the Querent's aim or ideal in the matter; (b) the best that can be achieved under the circumstances, but that which has not yet been made actual.

Six of Swords from the Tarot Genoves Tarot Deck

Reversed

Declaration, Love proposed, Revelation, Surprise.

Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

Enemy powerless.

It shows the foundation or basis of the matter, that which has already passed into actuality and which the Significator has made his own.

Four of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Tarot Deck

Upright

Ennui, Displeasure, Discontent, Dissatisfaction;

Papus's Divinatory Meanings

Serious obstacles from others.

It gives the influence that is just passed, or is now passing away.

The Traitor from the Tarot Genoves Tarot Deck

Upright

Self-sacrifice, Sacrifice, Devotion, Bound;

Papus's Divinatory Meanings

Trials. Sacrifice.

Description

This extraordinary symbol is almost unintelligible in the double-headed cards. Properly, it represents a man hung head downwards from a sort of gibbet by one foot (his hands are bound behind his back in such a manner that his body forms a triangle with the point downwards), and his legs a cross above it. (Two sacks or weights are attached to his armpits.) He symbolises Sacrifice.

It shows the influence that is coming into action and will operate in the near future.

The Sun from the Tarot Genoves Tarot Deck

Reversed

These in a minor degree.

Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

Material Happiness. Lucky Marriage.

Description

The Sun sending down his rays upon two children, who suggest the sign Gemini. (Behind them is a low wall.) It signifies Earthly Happiness.

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Signifies the person or thing about which the question has been asked, and shows its position or attitude in the circumstances.

Queen of Cups from the Tarot Genoves Tarot Deck

Reversed

A Woman in good position, but intermeddling, and to be distrusted; Success, but with some attendant trouble.

Papus's Divinatory Meanings (When Upright)

A fair woman. The loved one. The mistress of a house.

Your environment and the tendencies at work therein which have an effect on the matter €”for instance, your position in life, the influence of immediate friends, and so forth.

Page of Clubs from the Tarot Genoves Tarot Deck

Upright

Departure, Separation, Disunion;

Papus's Divinatory Meanings

A dark child. A friend. Also represents a message or letter from a near relation.

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The culmination which is brought about by the influences shewn by the other cards that have been turned up in the divination.

Three of Coins from the Tarot Genoves Tarot Deck

Upright

Nobility, Elevation, Dignity, Rank, Power;

Papus's Divinatory Meanings

A small sum of money.