Etteilla Tarot (II). Wands.
In previous articles we have seen an introduction to the Etteilla tarot and the meanings of the "arcana". Next we will see the meanings that Alliette gave to the different suits of the deck, on this occasion, the wands.
Please remember that in the Etteilla tarot the cards can be read upside down and upside down, so they have two basic meanings: face up or face down, for quick readings, and then more complex meanings that also vary depending on the position. With human figures it is easy to see if the card is right side up or upside down, but with objects it can be more complicated. That's why Etteilla developed a very clear system, dividing the letter into objects and a yellow square. If the square is down, the card is right side up, and if the square is up, the card is reversed.
22. King of wands. Basic meanings: Probity (morality) - Indulgence.
General: Good news in love and money. Influence on properties (houses, land...)
If read alone:
- From the right: You will receive a visit from afar, keep his words in mind.
- Reverse: You will be "stimulated" by a friend.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With the Wheel of Fortune (20), protect your lands. With the Five of Cups (47), good news. With the Ace of Pentacles (77), increase your wealth. With the Queen of Swords (51), accept the new job that has been offered to you. With the Devil/Force Majeure (14) and Illness (15), wealthy marriage. With the Fool (78), danger of crazy investments.
- Reversed: With the Five of Pentacles (77), do not be indulgent with petty little things.
23. Queen of Wands. Basic meaning: Virtue-Devotion
General: With this lady happiness is guaranteed.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: abundant harvests.
- Inverted: there are people who want to help you
If read with other cards:
- From the right: With the Queen of Cups (37), you will benefit from some property deed. With the Illness (15), love affair. With the Two of Wands (34), disappointment.
- Inverted: with the Queen of Cups (37), you are being ungrateful. With the Ace of Swords (63), you have friends who are faithful and devoted to you.
24. Rider of Wands. Basic meanings: Change-separation
General: Changes, trips, risks
If read in isolation:
- From the right: An appreciated person will walk away from you.
- Inverted: marital problems, separations.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With Prudence (12), you are involved in dirty business. With the 7 of pentacles (71), loss of money. With the 8 of Wands (28), you and a close person will suffer a reversal of fortune. With the Illness (15), travel.
- Inverted: With Force Majeure (14) and Judgment (16), do not listen to malicious words. With the Fool (78), do not undertake any trips this month, now is not the time.
25. Page of Wands. Basic meaning: originality-news.
General: messenger, news.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: They will bring you something that will surprise you.
- Inverted: Listen carefully to what they tell you, they are right.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With the Queen of Wands (23), a woman wishes to marry you. With Man and the Quadrupeds/the World (5), disappearance of the consultant. With the Disease (15), a surprising marriage takes place. With the Page of Pentacles (67), someone will become bankrupt. With plants or the Moon (3), you have lost a precious possession.
- Reversed: with the Traitor (18), complications. With Death (17), Page of Cups (39), or the Ace of Swords (63) vulgar news.
26. 10 of Wands. General meanings: Lies-Obstacles.
General: negative and pejorative situation.
If read in isolation:
- From the law: The propositions they make to you hide falsehood.
- Inside out: Good job.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With the Queen of Wands (23), get vaccinated immediately. With the Ace of Wands (35), you have to suffer to achieve success. With the King of Swords (50) + 40 or 54 or 68, you will inherit a house.
- Inverted: with the Rider of Cups (38), there are people around you who are trying to ruin you.
27. 9 of Wands. Basic meanings: Delay-Misfortune
General: delays, worries, adverse weather, catastrophe.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: it will take a while until you get satisfaction.
- Inverted: luck is against you
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With Death (17), you will find a lost object or animal. With the 10 of wands (26), you can make fortune on a trip abroad. With Marriage (13), you need a dentist.
- Inverted: With the 6 of swords (30), without realizing it you are distancing yourself from good friends. With the 4 of swords (32), there are people who want to eliminate you from an agreement or business. With Death (17), it depends on the profession: for a fisherman, a storm. For a soldier, promotion.
28. 8 of Wands. Basic meanings: Fun - Repentance.
General: departure, trip, meeting.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: A pleasant outing will take place very soon.
- Inverted: A difficult financial situation is approaching.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: with the King of Swords (50), you will travel to another country. With the 8 of cups (42), disputes with a woman. With the Rider of Swords (52), disputes with a relative.
- Reverse: With the Rider of Cups (38), dispute. With the Traitor (18), be careful with a visit from a friend.
29. 7 of Wands. Basic meanings: Negotiations - Indecision.
General: poorly developed, poorly synchronized negotiations and plans. Sudden changes.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: An important invitation.
- Upside down: your presence will go unnoticed.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With the 3 of cups (47), danger of fire. With the Traitor (18), you are being slandered. With Temperance (10), unexpected banquet or dinner.
- Reverse: With the Page of Cups (39), be more realistic.
30. 6 of Wands. Basic meanings: Servants - Expectation.
General: Home environment; low social position.
If read in isolation:
- Of law: Discussions for individual interests, with possible reconciliation.
- Inverted: Labor saturation.
If read with other cards
- From the right: With the 8 of Cups (42), days off or licenses. With the 5 of Cups (45), Unexpected gain.
- Inside out: With Prison (19), check your payments, you are paying too much. With the Ace of Pentacles (77), an official action benefits you.
31. 5 of Wands. Basic meanings: Opulence - Judicial process
General: beneficial card for everything that is speculation, stock market, betting, business, but not free of risks or dangers.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: You like luxury and you can afford it.
- Inverted: Disappointment in your hopes.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With the 6 of Swords (58), try to bet on numbers that end in 71. With the 5 of Pentacles (73), avoid betting or playing in a week.
- Reverse: With the 9 of Pentacles (69), loss of money. With the 4 of Wands (32; and if the Rider of Cups (38) is not nearby). Opportunities to make money appear.
32. 4 of Wands. Basic meanings: Contract/Agreement -Prosperity.
General: You will be sought after at parties and gatherings.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: you are going to sign a very beneficial agreement.
- Inside out: Be careful with commercial transactions. For women, pregnancy.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With Heaven (4), loss in betting; Don't bet on a time. With the Queen of Pentacles (65) and the 10 of Pentacles (68), luck, unexpected gain. With plants or the Moon (3), discussion during a walk or outing.
- Inverted: With Illness (15), avoid excesses.
33. 3 of Wands. Basic meanings: Companies - End of worries.
General: good menu. It stimulates action and pushes you to take the initiative.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: Make the effort that is expected of you.
- Inside out: In a few days the problems will be over.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With Ettellia (1 and 8), perfect happiness. With the King and Queen of Cups (36 and 37), if they are also right, success; if invested, protection of an eminent person or resources.
- Reverse: With the One of Swords (63), the Disease (15), and the Fool (78), considerable benefits. With Illness (15), beware of flattering promises.
34. 2 of Wands. Basic meanings: Regret - Surprises.
General: the loved one moves away, unhappy love. There is great danger.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: "To separate is to die a little"
- Inverted: an unexpected situation will bring you a big surprise.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With the King of Swords (50), jealousy. With the 5 of swords (59) and the 9 of swords (54), an unpleasant event. With Death (17), encounter and reconciliation.
- nverted: With the Queen of Pentacles (65), a friend will betray your trust. With the 10 of Pentacles invested (68) you will have a streak of good luck. With Force Majeure/Devil (14), tragic accident. With Light (2), Justice (9) and the Wheel of Fortune (20), job promotion.
35. Ace of Wands. Basic meanings: Birth - Bankruptcy.
General: A card highly influenced by the environment and its position up or down. It is not good for startups or businesses.
If read in isolation:
- From the right: Problematic birth, little chance of survival.
- Inverted: Good advice, sell everything before going bankrupt.
If read near other cards:
- From the right: With the 2 of Cups (48), do not be seduced. With Death (17), death of an infant. With Force Majeure (14), illegitimate child. With The Force (11), blood disease.
- Inside out: Serious problems, including arrest.
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