Thought Locker

- take a therapeutic walk through nature, allowing your soul to wander and yourself to breathe

- meditate outdoors, paying extra close attention to the surrounding sounds and the feel of the sun on your skin

- place fresh flowers or a cute succulent near your bed to greet you each morning

Astrophyllite is a rare formation of titanium silicate. Its name comes from a Greek word meaning “star leaf” because that is what the formation looks like! The “Spears” inside the stone are created by a supernova of mineral, radiating out of a single point like a star. This stone will turn your life around, literally. Unless you don’t want a positive life altering change in your sense of direction, don’t use astrophyllite. This stone bursts with positive energy, transforming confusion and feelings of being lost into a sense of purpose, understanding and confidence. Because it is a dark stone, astrophyllite is also highly protective, specifically for people with psychic abilities (including empaths, sensitives, light workers, etc) much like the evil eye, it makes sure no negative people or entities enter your field of energy.

🧿What is astrophyllite associated with? 🧿

🖤Astrological Sign: Scorpio

🖤Tarot: The Star

🖤Numerology: 9

🖤Element: Storm (water, air, fire)

🖤Chakras: Crown and Third Eye

🖤Planet: Mars/Venus

🧿What should I expect if I use astrophyllite?🧿

Some people are surprised to learn that astrophyllite actually symbolizes the crown chakra, not the base or sacral chakras like most dark stones. What this means is this is the strongest stone for develop spiritual and intellectual strength without opening yourself up to any spirit. You will feel a sense of strength and positivity you didn’t know you had. This is a great stone for depression.

🧿How does it enhance psychic abilities?🧿

It will enhance your telepathic abilities and your ability to contact other people through psychic means. Astral projection, long distance aura reading through meditation, and dreams are the most common ways to communicate with someone psychically.

🧿is astrophyllite good for magick work?🧿

Astrophyllite is a great stone for recovering and trusting in the future. Whenever you feel unsure of yourself or lost, like contacting a new deity or working with darker magick, wearing this stone is beneficial for opening yourself up to positive entities.

🧿How do I cleanse astrophyllite?🧿

Since astrophyllite has minerals in it, it might be safe to not put it in salt water overnight. Regular water, burying it in the dirt, and leaving it out under the full moon for 12-24 hours (depending on the strength of energy you want in it) is ideal.

🧿How do I charge astrophyllite?🧿

Meditate with it. Bring it to your lips and whisper to it what you want it to do. Hold it until you feel a strong connection, and you are done!

[x] Silver organza bag: Dreams, moon magic

[x] Chamomile: Sleep

[x] Lavender: Happiness, peace

[x] Amethyst: inner strength, peace, contentment

Place somewhere near your bed or under your pillow to encourage a restful night of sleep.

Wrap yourself in a warm blanket, especially a weighted one if you have it to help ease any anxieties you may be feeling, and enjoy a hot cup of tea to help the end of your day be a moment of magic.

This sachet was inspired by my many years of strangling with sleep issues and insomnia.

a high energy emoji spell.

may your week have the most positive vibes.

only highs. no lows.

I've covered warding recently in my protection post. But here I will go into more detail on what warding is, the most popular ways to ward and how to create them as well as when to know when a ward is no longer useful or has been broken. I will also go into baneful warding and what it is.

What is warding?

Warding is a form of defensive magick which acts as your first line of defense against negativity. Be this baneful magick from another practitioner or negative entities and general negative energy. There are multiple ways to ward with each practitioner warding differently to the other. Wards come in all shapes and forms, and there is no limit as to how much warding you should do, you protect yourself as you see fit.

What is baneful warding?

Baneful warding is a form of warding in which the negative that hits a ward gets sent back to its source. Baneful warding is seen as a more "advanced" form of magick, however not too advanced for a novice to do with the appropriate amount of research. Baneful warding can come in the same forms as normal warding would.

Warding jars

Perhaps one of the most common wardings on this post, warding jats usually contain ingredients charged with the intention of warding. These ingredients usually range from herbs to bodily fluids such as saliva or blood. These jars are either buried on the practitioners property, left above entryway, left on an altar, or are carried with the practitioner when they want protection on the go.

A warding jar might contain: ashes of a warding sigil, bodily fluids, herbs and plants, crystals, bones, warding or protection oils, spices, metals, glass shards etc. These jars are then sealed with black or white wax (or are sealed in any other way, with glue, tape or simply just with intention).

When a warding jar is broken, you might find the contents of the jar to become moldy, the jar shatters, the seal might break or the contents of the jar to go off, you also might feel that the jar no longer has its power. When this happens, if the jar is intact, break the seal and empty the contents into the bin/trash or return them back to the earth. You can then cleanse the jar with your preferred method of cleansing and reuse the jar for another ward or spell.

Talismans and symbols

Talismans are objects which are charged with the intention fo protection or warding. A well known example would be the Nazar, known to ward off the evil eye.

Symbols are used to represent something or represent an intention example would be the pentacle/pentagram, a well known protection symbol. Another example could by the Eye of Horus, a symbol used by the Ancient Egyptians for protection, health and restoration.

You can create your own talismans and symbols to aid in warding. These might be used to ward against a specific thing, or can be used as a general ward to all negativity.

A talisman or symbol might break or feel like they're no longer useful once theyve done thier job. If this time comes, you can simply dispose of the old one and create a new one.

Sigils

Sigils are created and can be programmed with any purpose necessary. May this be warding ot cursing, they can be used for almost any working.

Sigils can be burnt to activate them, with the ashes being used in spells to add extra power. Sigils can be put up around your house or around your room for warding. These sigils can look like anything, simply draw them with the intention of warding.

Crystals

Crystals can be placed above entryways or in windows to act as a ward. Crystals can also be added to spells to give a desired effect or worn as jewellery to act as warding or protection on the go.

Some examples are: black obsidian, black tourmaline, clear quartz, amethyst, hematite.

When a crystal ward has been broken, the crystal might shatter, or go missing. Or you may feel the crystals energy feels different than usual. With crystals you cam simply cleanse and recharge the crystals to be used again!

Spells

Warding spells can be as simple as a dressed candle, or can be a complex ritual. Warding spells differ from practitioner to practitioner. Similar to warding jars, these spells might include the use of herbs, bodily fluids, crystals, plants etc. The methods of creating a warding spell vary, as there is no one way to create one.

When a ward breaks down, you might feel the ward break, or if it does what is intended, you might feel something bounce off the ward. Depending on the negativity sent your way, the ways in which you might feel a warding spell break down vary, this could range from feeling sluggish or nauseous to downright feeling psychic attack. (Whenever this happens, please consult a doctor, mundane before magical. What you may feel is a magical occurrence could be explained by illness, so please consult a doctor of you feel this way constantly)

Put it above your door: If your ash comes from incense or an herb bundle, the ash shares the same correspondences and power as the herb. I’ve met some who think it’s even stronger, as it’s been activated. You can either use the bundle to make a light mark above a door frame or it can be done with a finger. This can be powerful protection, luck bringing, or love inducing, depending on your intent and correspondence

Use it in spells: Why get rid of something so powerful? As mentioned, the ash still has power and energy. Your correspondence is based on what was burned. You can use it in place of that herb if you’re out, or in addition. 

Use it in anointing: While it’s often used in conjunction with oil, ash has a long history of being used in anointing. Burning holy herbs, and then using a finger to swipe cooled ash onto someone being anointed is a powerful piece of the ceremony

Bury it: A lot of witches, including myself, find that burying the remnants of a spell is incredibly powerful. It’s often seen as giving respect to the earth for the power it gives. The phrase ashes to ashes, dust to dust comes to mind. It’s essentially the ending of a spell, returning the ash to the earth

Ward your home: Sprinkling protective herbs and ash around the perimeter of your home can help ward against negative energy and evil spirits.

Sometimes after you cast a spell, you will wish to undo it because you do not want it to manifest into the world. Knowing how to undo spells can help you stop your and other people’s magick from taking shape in many situations. To use this information, you will need to know the fundamentals of creating your spells and rituals so that you will be able to put together something to accomplish your desires.

Undoing Spells:

In my opinion using a pendulum would be a particularly awful way to go about this since pendulums are very easy to influence by the holder (consciously or subconsciously) and not at all beginner friendly. I would try a method that’s harder for the diviner to influence, such as runes, cards, geomancy etc.

I would recommend creating some sort of consacrated space to work in before starting the divination session — some people cast circles, some have altars or tools used specifically for helping with divination, some apply special methods of purification beforehand — try to figure if there are any measures that would be taken in the religion/tradition that you’re following. And of course there are many means of protection that you can apply to your dwelling to prevent unwelcome spirits from entering. Once again I recommend the methods popular in your culture, religion or the magical tradition that you’re following (if you have one of course).

Personally I don’t share the fear of „trickster spirits” intercepting deity communication so common in certain spiritual circles — if they truly were such a big problem pagans of the past (or indeed Christians) would have left some mentions of them, warnings or measures to protect from their interference. But there are none that would correspond to the modern idea of dreaded „trickster” and so it seems like the ancients weren’t particularly afraid of their messages to gods being intercepted.

Through the cosmic womb gates within and without, the alchemising of both celestial and Inner Earth physiology prevails on the surface of our Earth. This attainment is brought about by impeccable molecular bonding via the Sidhe, High Fae elemental and devic realms on Earth, who continuously interface within the dimensional overlays of our galaxy. Although it is important to recognise ancestral DNA and integrate what lies within our planetary and off planetary lineages, it’s not only about integration, but also deep reclamation. The Divinity held in Nature continues to support us in this unfoldment. For many, the A.I. overrides, shanghai’s and inverts, covets this connection. This integral transfusion, of which we all hold vibrational reference points for, must under-go conscious restoration to anchor in and fully ‘Arrive’ on the Earth is and of itself sublimely reanimating in us all during this current ascension cycle. As we free ourselves through correct use of geomancy and alchemy, the elementals are in turn freed from that which has been severed through artificial and institutional misuse, enslavement and the raping of our precious resources. We have been programmed to fear the Inner Earth, however herein lies the source of our empowerment, vitality and sovereignty. As we harmonise with 2D telluric currents, we enter into pure resonance with Gaia. This deep exchange of symbiosis revitalises our innate relationship with the 2D telluric realms. Much preparation has already taken place for what is unfolding at this juncture. When the mass slaughtering of the Cathars by the Roman and Draconian invasion during the siege of Montsegur occurred in France, they weren’t ready for what came next. This was to trigger a massive fear fuelled timeline trigger event, which in part did. However the divine codes held in the Cathars sacred blood was successfully transfused, as it saturated the soil and enlivened the elementals and telluric realms. The Cathars are protectors of Mother Arc as part of the Arc of the Covenant, And I sanctioned with the ability to open the planetary star gates and reinstate creational codes stolen and replicated by NAA. Th Cathar codes continue to activate the land and us as we release the fragmentation of phantom matrices and recapture through the innerstanding of what we hold in our own precious pure blood codes and keys. The purity of this alchemising creates a deep connection with the telluric currents in us all. The original Eucharistic elements is said to be a Siriun ritual, the body and blood / bread and wine through the Heart of the Christos, not the inversion coveted agenda version. This transubstantiation is an ingenious enactment brought about by symbiotic plants in Heavenly and Earthly elemental organic exchange.

Kundalini provides the only avenue for a bloodless revolution in all spreres of human activity and thought, to bring about those healthy social and political changes all over the earth which are absolutely necessary now to provide a congenial millieu for the collective evolutionary progress of mankind. Kundalini alone can officiate as the divine harbinger of a New Age and the architect of a war-free united world in which the resources now wasted on mutual agression, violence and bloodshed would be utilized for the uplift of the weak and poor.

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A bath spell to bring good luck into one’s life.

What You’ll Need

Red & Gold candles

Sun water

Mint leaves

Sunflower petals

Cinnamon (not the powder the sticks/bark)

Violet body wash

What To Do

Light your candles, start your bath, and pour your violet body wash into the water to make soap suds.

Once the water reaches a level you’re pleased with turn it off and add your sun water.

Add your mint leaves to the bath before you get in.

Soak yourself in the water for 15-20 minutes.

After 15-20 minutes take some cinnamon and stir it in the bath while saying/thinking “Lucky waters bring me luck.” as many times as you wish.

Relax in the bath for 10-15 minutes then take out the leaves, stick, and petals before draining the bath.

Marmalade and magick in a jar that will last throughout winter.

You'll need:

1.25 kg (Seville) oranges

1.2 kg (normal) sugar

1 lemon

1 l water

jars (the number depends on the size of your jars and how much water evaporates but you probably won't need more than 6 "normal"-sized jars)

(paper and pen)

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Before you begin making the marmalade, take a moment to reflect on your intentions (write them down if that is helpful to you).

First, think about some negative aspect that you'd like to avoid. Is it a particular event your not looking forward to? A recent feeling or development? Or something more vague and general, like i.e., the gloominess that often comes with grey winter weather? Why do you perceive it as negative? What is it exactly that is negative/ unpleasant about it?

Then, focus on something positive? Is there any part of the negativity that can be turned into something good? What would that look like? What form would it take? Otherwise, what would be a positive alternative? What is missing to make things go well? What is important for your happiness? What do you wish to bring into your life/ a particular situation?

Now that your intentions are clear, you can get going...

1. Peel the oranges and lemon and remove the white pith from it. Cut the peels into thin strips - set them aside. Remove the pith from the fruit as well. Over a bowl -to catch the juice - remove the membrane and seeds and set them aside (you'll need them for their pectin). Now you should have three bowls: One with the zest, one with the juice and fruit flesh, and one with the seeds and membrane.

2. Add the zest and enough water to a pot and boil it two or three times (for a few minutes), changing the water every time. As the boiling water is taking away the bitterness of the zest, bring back to your mind whatever bad thing you thought about earlier. Visualise it being in the pot with the zest, being soaked up by the water. And as you pour out the water, all the negativity leaves with it.

3. Add zest, fruit flesh, juice and sugar to a pot and cover them with water. As you wait for the mixture to start boiling, focus on the positivity you set as your intention. Stir sunwise and visualise the good things and happiness you seek to manifest. You may speak them out loud; naming on aspect and thereby "adding" it to the marmalade, then picturing it in your mind while stirring, and moving on to the next aspect.

4. Put the membrane and seeds in a cheese cloth (or something similar) and tie the ends together to make a bag. Once the ingredients in your pot begin to boil, add your pectin bag to the mix.

5. After fifteen minutes you can start testing whether your marmalade is setting (although it will probably take quite some more time). To do so, take a plate (best put it in the fridge before starting to make the marmalade) and drop some marmalade on it. If, after a moment, you can draw a line through the marmalade without it closing again, it is setting.

6. Let the marmalade cool down for five to ten minutes. Then, pour or spoon it into clean (and sterilised) jars. Put on the lids and let it cool down completely.

(If you store the marmalade in your fridge, it is enough if the jars are properly cleaned. If you plan on storing it outside the fridge, I recommend sterilising the jars by leaving them in boiling waters for a few minutes and then letting them air dry on a dish towel.)

Ace of Pentacles

Upright: Financial new beginning, new financial opportunities, new job, new business, money, investments, savings, prosperity, security, stability, abundance, manifestation    Reversed: Lack of money, poor financial control, lack of opportunities or lost opportunities, financial delays, excessive spending, scarcity, deficiency, instability, insecurity, lack of planning, greed, stinginess, penny pinching

Two of Pentacles

Upright: Balance, trying to find balance, resourcefulness, ups and downs, adaptability, flexibility, juggling life, juggling money, balancing books, transferring money, profit and loss, income and outgoings, financial decisions, financial stress, partnerships Reversed: Lacking balance, lack of organization, poor financial decisions, overwhelmed, overextending yourself, biting off more than you can chew, too many balls in the air, financial losses, no contingency plan, financial mess

Three of Pentacles

Upright: Apprenticeship, learning, studying, growing, hard work, commitment, building on success, collaboration, teamwork, determination, goals, dedication, quality, attention to detail, tradesperson, achievements, recognition, reward, hard work paying off, effort, motivation​  Reversed: Not learning from mistakes, unwillingness to learn, lack of growth, poor work ethic, lack of commitment, mistakes, lack of effort, lack of teamwork, apathy, no determination, no goals, no dedication, no motivation, poor quality work

Four of Pentacles

Upright: Holding on to people/possessions/ issues, deep seated/past issues, hoarding, stinginess, control, possessiveness, financial stability, financial security, saving for big purchases or retirement, greed, materialism, wealth, penny-pinching, isolation, boundaries, keeping to yourself, lack of openness Reversed: Shedding the old, letting go of people, possessions or issues, generosity, sharing, giving to others, making large purchases, openness, generous to a fault, financial insecurity/ instability, financial loss, losing something valuable, reckless behavior, lack of control, gambling, theft

Five of Pentacles

Upright: Temporary financial hardship, negative change in circumstances, feeling left out in the cold, financial loss, recession, feeling the world is against you, adversity, struggle, hardship, bad luck, homelessness, poverty, unemployment, financial ruin, bankruptcy, outcast, alienation, illness, divorce, breakups, scandal, disgrace Reversed: Improvement in finances/luck, end of hardship, positive change, becoming financially secure, recovery from losses, making progress, overcoming adversity, paying off debts, forgiveness, health improvement/ treatment, being welcomed/accepted, becoming employed, improving/letting go of relationships

Six of Pentacles

Upright: Gifts, generosity, charity, donations, money, community, assistance, support, employment, sharing, kindness, wealth, prosperity, power, authority, control, investors, giving/receiving, gratitude, being valued, being well paid, rewards for hard work, fairness, equality Reversed: Lack/abuse of generosity, abuse of power or position, gifts with strings attached, subservience, inequality, lack of charity, scams, fake charity, extortion, unemployment, lack of investment, underpaid, undervalued, bad debts, poor financial decisions, greed, meanness, gullibility, kiss-ass 

Seven of Pentacles

Upright: Things coming to fruition, hard work paying off, harvest, rewards, profits, results, pay-outs, manifestation of ideas or goals, inheritance, cultivation, growing, gestation, nurturing, perseverance, patience, planning, reviewing, taking stock, questioning, crossroads, approaching retirement, finishing what you started Reversed: Bad business/financial management, not finishing what you started, laziness, aimlessness, procrastination, not putting effort in, cash flow problems, waste, lack of growth, setbacks, delay, impatience, frustration, postponed retirement, lack of reward, workaholic, not taking stock, lack of reflection, change of plans

Eight of Pentacles

Upright: New job, self-employment, building business, trade, reputation, craftsmanship, quality, master, expertise, hard work, commitment, dedication, concentration, success, accomplishment, ambition, confidence, financial security, results, rewards, achieving goals, attention to detail, productivity, scholarship, qualifications Reversed: Repetitive or boring job, failure, lack of effort/confidence/commitment/ambition/focus, shoddy workmanship, poor quality, rush job, bad reputation, carelessness, poor concentration/productivity, mediocrity, financial insecurity, scams, overspending, debt, laziness, under-qualified, workaholic, materialistic, mean, dead-end career, biting off more than you can chew 

Nine of Pentacles

Upright: Independence, success, financial stability/security, profit, prosperity, wealth, property, abundance,  rewards through hard work, collecting on investments, thriving business, status, freedom, wisdom, maturity, indulgence, contentment, self-discipline/ control/ reliance, sophistication, elegance, grace, beauty, pregnancy, birth, menopause, mature or independent woman, retirement, taking it easy Reversed: Lack of independence/stability/security, reckless spending, shady investments, working too hard, not earning your wealth, gold-digger, marrying for money/ status, sex trafficking/exploitation/work, dishonesty, deceit, theft, property damage, con artist, scams, cheap, superficial, no style, failure, lack of self-discipline, lack of sophistication/elegance, over-indulgence, miscarriage, termination, reproductive issues.

Ten of Pentacles

Upright: Unexpected financial windfall, lump sum, will, deeds, trust funds, inheritance, solid foundations, privilege, inherited issues, ancestry, family home/ business/ responsibilities/ values/ support/ issues/ riches, old money, affluence, business empire, domestic bliss, contracts, pensions, long term financial security/ stability, being conventional/traditional, settling down, prenuptials, marriage, marrying into money, Reversed: Disputed inheritance/ being excluded from/not leaving a will, unexpected changes, financial disaster, bankruptcy, huge losses/debts, collapse of an empire, illegal activity, money laundering, rocky foundations, losing everything, family feuds/ burdens/ neglect, domestic disputes, fighting over money, divorce, “new money”, faking wealth/affluence, instability, breaking traditions, unconventional, marrying for money, cold-heartedness

Page of Pentacles

Upright: Good news in earthly matters, solid beginnings, setting goals, developing a plan, laying the foundations, taking advantage of opportunities, jumping in, consistency, excellent prospects, excelling in or seeking education/ training, ambitions, decide what you want and go for it, grounded young person, loyal, faithful, dependable, healthy lifestyle, Tarot/ divination, earth magic, nature  Reversed: Bad news in earthly matters, lack of goals, lacking common sense, irresponsible, lazy, foolish, immature, sullen, rebellious, no groundwork, no follow through, unworkable plan, underachiever, procrastination, not taking advantage of opportunities, poor prospects, failing/dropping out, learning difficulties, frustration, disloyalty, unfaithfulness, unhealthy lifestyle, obsession with Tarot/ divination, dark magic

Knight of Pentacles

Upright: Patient, practical, loyal, responsible, persistence, protective, defensive, conservative, stubborn, ambitious, hard worker, profit, finishing what you start, working with nature working for what you want, making your dreams/wishes come true through persistence, environmentally conscious, getting back to nature Reversed: Impatient, lazy, apathy, lack of common sense, unstable, unskilled, unreliable, disloyal, irresponsible, weak, gambler, loser, unconscientious, deadbeat, broken promises, not finishing what you start, boring, obstinate, ultra-conservative, pessimistic, obsessed with money/materialism/looks, workaholic, animal abuse

Queen of Pentacles

Upright: Mature grounded female, businesswoman, high social status/social butterfly, generous, loyal, prosperity, success, financially independent, wealth, luxury, homemaker, the finer things in life, down to earth, organized, sensible, practical, no-nonsense, kind, welcoming, nurturing, witch, healer, wonderful mother Reversed: Ungrounded, overly ambitious, social climber, mean spirited, shallow, sociopath, jealous, possessive, wicked, out of control, under/overweight/ unhealthy, disloyal, cheater, sex trafficking/exploitation/work, disorganized, impractical, chaos, poverty, pretentious, boring, neglect, manipulation, dark magic, bad mother, dangerous, stuck in a rut

King of Pentacles

Ace of Swords

Upright: New ideas, new plans, intellectual ability, victory, success, mental clarity, communication, realizing the truth, vision, force, focus, intensity, stimulating people and environments, new beginnings, new projects, justice, assertiveness, authority, making the correct decision Reversed: Lack of ideas, intellectual inability, failure, hostility, arguments, insults, destruction, confusion, misinformation, memory loss, inability to concentrate, lack of communication, creative blocks, frustration, injustice, hate triumphing over love,  lack of assertiveness, making the wrong decision, lack of stimulation

Two of Swords

Upright: Stalemate, truce, sitting on the fence, cross roads, difficult decisions, painful choices, facing your fears, being torn between two relationships, divided loyalty, being caught in the middle, denial, blindness, inability to see the truth, avoidance, blocked emotions  Reversed: Indecision, delays, seeing the truth, lies being exposed, overwhelming fears/worry/ anxiety/ stress, information overload, overly cautious, emotional turmoil, holding onto anxiety or resentment, detachment, coldness, guarded

Three of swords

Upright: Heartbreak, betrayal, loneliness, removal, absence, division, depression, separation, sadness, heartache, unhappiness, upheaval, disorder, confusion, alienation, distraction, ill health, conflict,  trauma, serious misunderstandings, tears Reversed: Releasing pain, overcoming depression, optimism, forgiveness, overcoming grief/ sorrow/ sadness, recovering from heartbreak, reconciliation, compromise, sharing problems, getting over the worst, repressing emotions, inability to let go of pain, suppressing memories, refusing to let go of emotions  

Four of Swords

Upright: Fear, anxiety, stress, feeling overwhelmed, needing solitude, relaxation, rest, peace and quiet, sanctuary, meditation, regrouping, hospitalization, introspection, planning for the future, contemplation, self-protection, spiritual counseling or support, having faith Reversed: Finding mental strength, awakening, re joining the world, coming out of isolation, recovering slowly, healing, mental breakdown/ collapse, burnout, restlessness, not taking care of yourself, lack of self protection, not accepting counseling or support, losing faith

Five of swords

Upright: Defeat, surrender, change, walking away, self sacrifice, self sabotaging behavior, underhanded behavior, deception, lack of communication, aggression, bullying, intimidation, abuse, violence, crime, rape, murder, assault, standing up for yourself, victory, fighting back, overcoming challenges, serious conflict, hostility, stress Reversed: Peaceful resolution, moving on, compromise, communication, ending conflict, releasing stress, overcoming challenge, major sacrifice, risk everything, relentless, revenge, escalating violence, held accountable, arrest, uncovered crime, regret, remorse, humiliation, shame, not heeding warnings , surrendering to challenges

Six of Swords

Upright: Calmer waters, healing, progress, moving on, moving forward, things calming down, calm after a storm, overcoming hardship, relief, stability, escaping, running away, journeys, traveling, travel overseas, going on holiday, feeling deflated, lethargy, holding onto negativity, spirit guides, guidance, Reversed: Trouble coming, out of frying pan into fire, lack of progress, slow healing, trapped, delay, stuck, overwhelmed, causing trouble, rocking the boat, changing/ abandoned plans, standing your ground, nowhere to run, stormy relationships, instability, disrupted/cancelled travel, return from travel, eloping, floods, accidents in the water 

Seven of Swords

Upright: Deceit, lies, trickery, cheating, theft, underhanded, scheming, dangerous/risky behavior, enemy masquerading as friend, spying, lack of conscience, strategy, resourceful, flexible, escaping detection, getting away with it, adaptable, courage, daring, sharp wit, mental manipulation, cunning, overly rational Reversed: Confessing, coming clean, turning over new leaf, conscience kicking in, ignoring warnings, pathological liar, serial cheat, slander, dangerously two-faced, malicious, con artist, blackmail, unworkable strategy, being outsmarted, getting caught, running away from consequences, coward, no backbone, stealing credit, military 

Eight of Swords

Upright: Feeling trapped, restricted, backed into a corner, hands tied, victimized, paralyzed by fear/terror, anxiety, feeling pressure, hopeless, helpless , powerless, silenced, crisis, dilemma, drama, imprisonment, punishment, slavery, persecution, judgement, trial by jury, consequences, negative attitudes, psychological issues, major weight loss Reversed: Escape, freedom, release , finding solutions/ options, relief, taking control, standing up to abuse, self belief, survivor, facing fears/ truth, releasing anxiety, hopeful, empowered, healing, mental strength, clear mind, overcome obstacles, prison release, end of punishment, severe depression, paralysis, oppression, surrender 

Nine of Swords

Upright: Fear, anxiety, terror, negativity, deep unhappiness, stress, burden, overwhelmed, at breaking point, inability to cope or face life, mental anguish, guilt, regret, remorse, focusing on past, subject of gossip, isolation, making mountains out of molehills, joylessness, despair, nightmares, insomnia, hormonal, menopause, migraines Reversed: Light at end of tunnel, recovering, improving, letting go of negativity/stress, learning to cope, facing life, opening up, accepting help, extreme guilt/regret/ remorse/shame, scandal/malicious gossip, night terror, total collapse/breakdown, hallucinations, giving up, depression/ problems/fears escalating, self pity/loathing  

Ten of Swords

Upright: Backstabbing, betrayal, enemies, bitching, badmouthing, bitterness, doormat, failure, ruin, collapse/breakdown, exhaustion, inability to cope, curses, rock bottom, hitting a wall, dead end, severing ties, goodbyes, nail in the coffin, exaggeration, overly dramatic, martyr, attention seeker, playing victim, attack, violence Reversed: Rising above problems/haters/bitchiness, over the worst, surviving disaster, being saved, things getting better, NDEs / OBEs, escaping ruin, pulling yourself together,  learning from past hardships, fears coming true, being beyond help, worst is yet to come, despair, total ruin, relapse, problems coming back 

Knight of Swords

Upright: Big changes/ opportunities, seize the moment, jump in, arrival/departure, assertive, direct, honest, quick wit, talkative, impatient, impulsive, intellectual, daring, rebellious, brave, courageous, focused, single-minded, perfectionist, ambitious, risk-taker, forward-thinking, champion, hero, soldier, go against the flow, leader Reversed: Missed opportunities, out of your depth, out of control, left behind, rude, tactless, hurtful, sarcastic, insincere, forceful, bully, aggressive, vicious, dangerous, know it all, follower, go with the flow, unfocused, coward, criminal, self-obsessed, arrogant, leading others to danger, heading for a fall, inferiority complex

Queen of Swords

Upright: Honest, truthful, candid, protective, independent, chatty, communicative, witty, funny, principled, fair, constructive criticism, strong, quirky, realistic, objective, discerning, problem solver, skeptical, intelligent, sharp wit, self-reliant, open-minded, sophisticated, mother, repressed pain or sadness, divorced, hard knocks Reversed: Overly critical, pessimistic, lack of empathy, rude, malicious gossip, manipulative, harsh, bitter, spiteful, vindictive, nasty, cruel, deceitful, cheater, unforgiving, scatter-brain, mental fogginess, poor communication, dysfunctional, obsessive, dependent, not learning from past, absent mother, repressed trauma, infertile

King of Swords

Ace of Cups

Upright: New beginnings, new relationships, new romance, love, happiness, joy, conception, fertility, pregnancy, celebrations, socializing Reversed: Sadness, pain, unrequited love, blocked or repressed emotions, infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy issues, breakups, bad news, cancelled celebrations or social events

Two of Cups

Upright: Partnership, unity, love, compatibility, happy couples, potential soulmates, relationships, harmony, balance, equality, attraction, connection, proposals, engagements, marriage, mutual respect Reversed: Disharmony, disconnection, imbalance, inequality, incompatibility, unhappy couples, arguments, breakups, separation, divorce, ending partnerships, losing friendships, abuse, dominance, bullying  

Three of Cups

Upright: Reunions, celebrations, parties, socializing, gatherings, indulgence, festivals, festivities, gatherings, happiness, wedding, engagement party, graduation, baby shower, happy times Reversed: Over indulgence, gossiping, bitchiness, lack of social life, lack of friends, cancelled celebrations, broken engagements, cancelled weddings, miscarriage, termination, cheating, affairs 

Four of Cups

Upright: Regret, refusing offers, missed opportunities, stagnation, apathy, disillusion, focusing on the negative, self-absorption, depression, boredom, nostalgia, remorse, yearning, frustration, weariness, meditation, daydreaming, fantasizing Reversed: Seizing opportunities, letting go of regret, end of stagnation, motivation, enthusiasm, being proactive, interest, focus, self-awareness, focusing on the positive, gratitude, zest for life, re energized

Five of Cups

Upright: Sadness, loss, grief, despair, abandonment, guilt, remorse, regret, trauma, bereavement, mourning, heartbreak, unwelcome change, emotional instability, focusing on loss, focusing on negative emotions, isolation, loneliness, emotional baggage, divorce, separation, anger, disappointment Reversed: Moving forward/ moving on, accepting help, healing, forgiveness, re-joining the world, releasing emotions, letting go of grief, letting go of regret or guilt, letting go of sorrow, overcoming despair, releasing emotional baggage, acceptance

Six of Cups

Upright: Children, childhood memories, past influences, yearning, homesickness, nostalgia, reunions, playfulness, youthfulness, innocence, creativity, kindness, goodwill, simplicity, childishness, immaturity, sharing, gifts, charity, family, support, protection, childhood issues, childhood abuse Reversed: Letting go of the past, focusing on the future, maturity, growing up, leaving home, independence,  rose-tinted view of the past, boredom, lack of creativity, stagnation, being stuck in the past, resolving childhood issues, childhood abuse, stolen innocence, completing therapy

Seven of Cups

Upright: Lots of options, choices, multiple possibilities, opportunities, picking and choosing, decisions, procrastination, dreaming, fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, imagination, hallucinations, meditation Reversed: Reality, clarity, sobriety, poor choices, lack of choice, opportunities or options, lack of spiritual growth, feeling trapped, avoiding issues,  decisiveness, reality check,  missed opportunities, focusing on the superficial/materialistic

Eight of Cups

Upright: Abandonment, abandoning plans, walking away, letting go, travelling, escapism, reaching limit, self-analysis, self-discovery, introspection, looking deeper, withdrawal, disappointment, looking for the truth, loneliness, leaving a bad situation, emotional strength, courage, fatigue, weariness Reversed: Fear of moving on, stagnation, monotony, accepting your lot, lack of self-awareness, lack of emotional maturity, staying in a bad situation, faking happiness, low self-esteem, lack of self-worth, clinginess, fear of commitment, fear of abandonment

Nine of Cups

Upright: Wishes coming true, realizing dreams, happiness, cheerfulness, joy, positivity, optimism, satisfaction, success, abundance, prosperity, achievements, rewards, confidence, high self-esteem, triumph, celebrating, entertaining, fame, acclaim, recognition, pleasure, sex, sensuality, pampering Reversed: Shattered dreams, nightmares, unhappiness, devastation, misery,  negativity, pessimism, disappointment, lack of success/accomplishment, disadvantage, underachieving, unrewarding, low self esteem, addictions, eating disorders, self hatred, arrogance, immaturity

Ten of Cups

Upright: Happiness, family,  happy families, reunions, homecomings, family gatherings, marriage, long term relationships, stability, security, harmony, abundance, domestic bliss, happy ever after, caring, children, fun, play, creativity, soulmates, fate, destiny, good luck, blessings,  well being, fulfillment Reversed: Unhappy home/family life, dysfunctional family, broken home, lack of security/stability, divorce, separation, conflict, disharmony, lack of teamwork, rocky relationships, keeping up appearances, non traditional families, not wanting marriage/children, infertility, miscarriage, social services, losing your home, homesickness, isolation, foster families, family secrets, neglect, abuse​

Page of Cups

Upright: Child, inner child, youthfulness, idealism, sensitivity, dreamer, inner voice, spirituality, psychic, messages, good news, naivety, crush, admirer, becoming emotionally mature, romantic proposals, engagements, pregnancies, marriages, births, romance, artistic, kindness, loyalty, beauty, fashion, style   Reversed: Childhood issues, sexual abuse, bad news, broken dreams, cancelled social events/engagements/ proposals, bad news, obsession, envy, jealousy, vindictiveness, emotional vulnerability/ immaturity/wounds, becoming sexually active, promiscuity, seduction, ignoring inner voice or inner child, being obsessed with image, attention seeking, childishness

Knight of Cups

Upright: Romantic proposals, offers, invitations, taking action, following your heart, chivalry, gentlemanly behavior, being swept off your feet, charm, attraction, dating, affection, warmth, gentle, caring, sensitive, artistic, creative, imaginative, psychic, graceful, tactful, diplomatic, peace loving, negotiator  Reversed: Unrequited love, heartbreaker, manipulator, one night stand, cheating, deception,  disappointment, revoked offers or proposals, bad news, procrastination, obsession, trouble-making, tantrums, moodiness, turmoil, lack of diplomacy, avoiding confrontation, jumping to conclusions, creative or intuitive blocks

Queen of Cups

Upright: Mature emotional female, security, femininity, loving, warmth, sensitivity, kindness, happiness, intuition, romance, loyal, faithful, shy, easily wounded, pretty, beauty, daydreamer, psychic, empath, creative artistic, inspirational, healer, listener, counsellor, caring, supportive, good mother Reversed: Emotional immaturity, insecurity, lack of trust, lacking direction,  weak, giving too much, overly-sensitive, needy, shallow, frivolous, silly, self-centered, disorganized, depressed, sulky, smothering, bitter, vengeful, manipulative, spiteful, disloyal, unfaithful,  blocked intuition, stifled creativity

King of Cups