Reading the Tarot - Numerology and the Minor Arcana

Numerology is basically the study of the mysteriousFives
hidden meaning that numbers can provide about aFives signify change and unpredictability. They are an
person, place or thing.indication that established patterns are upset or
In ancient times people used numerology to predictchanged. There may be difficulties and obstacles
the future. After that it was used to understandahead which will need hard work if to be overcome.
people's personalities. In Greece, some 2,600 yearsKeywords: unbalance, change, challenge, struggle,
ago, Pythagoras, "the father of mathematics",adaptation, loss
declared that numbers set a limit to the limitless, thatCorresponding Major Arcana: Hierophant
numbers constitute the true nature of things andSixes
that all concepts can be expressed in numbers!Six is the number of balance, harmony and service. It
Further, he elaborated on the qualities and relativedenotes achievement, success and recognition for
relationships between each of the 9 numbers and, aseffort and hard work.
such, became the father of modern numerology.Keywords: harmony, triumph, responsibility, truth,
There are common themes based on numerologyappreciation, reward, equilibrium
that flow throughout the Minor Arcana. Read more toCorresponding Major Arcana: The Lovers
discover how learning just a few keywords can giveSevens
you an inner depth to your Tarot readings...Many cycles in nature correspond to the number
Acesseven and it can indicate the end of a cycle or the
Aces are the root force, raw energy. They indicatecompletion of a phase. Tension between the creative
there are opportunities for development and change.imagination and harsh reality creates a challenge.
Keywords: beginnings, opportunities, ideas, creativeThere are choices to be made and decisions to be
potential, inspirationtaken now.
Corresponding Major Arcana: The MagicianKeywords: choices, reflection, difficulties, wisdom, the
Twoshidden, fate
After the power and energy of the ones, the twosCorresponding Major Arcana: The Chariot
give the opportunity to restore balance and harmony.Eights
Twos indicate duality and the union of opposites.The eights signify material success, worldly
They are a number of harmony and co-operation,prosperity, as well as spiritual power and the
often indicating a choice.balancing of opposite forces. Upheaval, which may
Keywords: development, balance, harmony, choices,not be welcome, is associated with this number.
interactionKeywords: changes, movement, order, regeneration,
Corresponding Major Arcana: High Priestesstransformation
ThreesCorresponding Major Arcana: Strength
Three is the number of creativity, growth, action andNine
enthusiasm. Threes are an expansion of the twos,Nine is the number of humanitarian concerns,
bringing an initial achievement of goals.perfection and transcendent love. Satisfaction and
Keywords: planning, creation, building, growththe need to move ahead are relevant to this number.
Corresponding Major Arcana: EmpressKeywords: conclusions, completion, attainment,
Foursdreams, mysticism, wisdom
Four is the number of stability and solid foundation.Corresponding Major Arcana: The Hermit
This can be a base to build on, or it could be a baseTens
that creates unneeded rigidity.Tens mark the end of one cycle and the beginning of
Keywords: stability, security, structure, orderanother. It brings the wisdom of the experiences
Corresponding Major Arcana: Emperorwhat we have gained in the previous cycle.