This is a thoughtful meditation for the Major Arcana and highly suitable for a spiritual uplift, a journal or a taking-time-to-smell-the-roses moment. Separate the Major Arcana from the rest of your deck. Shuffle the Major's and pull or layout a small reading that you enjoy and meditate on the insight offered. The outcome can be quite surprising indeed.
The Magician:
Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
The High Priestess:
When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"
The Empress:
Believe in love at first sight.
The Emperor:
When you say, "I love you", mean it.
The Hierophant:
When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye.
The Lovers:
Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
The Chariot:
Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
Strength:
Never laugh at anyone else's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
The Hermit:
Spend some time alone. Try and remember your true face.
The Wheel of Fortune:
Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
Justice:
In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. When someone gives you a compliment say, "Thank you for noticing."
The Hanged Man:
Don't judge people by their relatives.
Death:
Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
Temperance:
Talk slowly but think quickly.
The Devil:
Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.
The Tower:
When you lose, don't lose the lesson. A friend is the person who comes in when the whole world is gone.
The Star:
Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.
The Moon:
Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. Blame is the singular most destructive force in a relationship.
The Sun:
When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
Judgment:
Smile when you answer the phone. The caller will hear it resonate in your voice.
The World:
Dance like no one is watching, love like you've never been hurt and work like you don't need the money.
This page was created on May 23, 2002.