0. The Fool
a journey begins
into the great unknown, I
see only beauty
I. The Magician
look what I can do!
channeling all potential
manifestation
II. The High Priestess
peering into self -
journeys through inner world
are otherworldly
III. The Empress
the Great Mother says:
where there is nourishment
abundance follows
IV. The Emperor
to uphold order
rules are not always fun, but
someone must make them
V. The Hierophant
follow procedure –
intentional structure is
key to expansion
VI. The Lovers
choose partners wisely;
some unions plant seeds of love
others just dig holes
VII. The Chariot
knowing what you are
and what you are not – builds
traction for take-off
VIII. Strength
move towards your fear
turn lions into house cats
with understanding
IX. The Hermit
search within yourself -
the light found in solitude
is a lantern
X. The Wheel of Fortune
roll with what’s given
all colors have a sweetness
changing at each turn
XI. Justice
with duty to truth
impartial forces declare
“there WILL be balance.”
XII. The Hanged Man
new perspectives through
necessary surrender;
a pause that brings gain
XIII. Death
growing wings
can only be scary if
you’ve never flown
XIV. Temperance
skilled mediator
finds the perfect ratio
for balanced outcomes
XV. The Devil
tangled, downward path
when you’re too close - anything
can become harmful
XVI. The Tower
strong shelters now strewn
greater forces take the ropes
stand back and let go
XVII. The Star
parting clouds bring you
face to face with the divine
saying “there is hope”.
XVIII. The Moon
creatures deep and wild
surface to sleep’s shore, seeking
light of awareness
XIX. The Sun
everything is up
brings such radiating joy
to see and be seen
XX. Judgement
awakened by truth
conditioned roles dissolve
the act is over
XXI. The World
journey completed
now adorned, grateful, dancing
and on to the next
Ace of Wands
the spirit stirs
remembering what it means
to be alive
Two of Wands
gazing creator
with means to do anything
why be still?
Three of Wands
success in motion
behold colossal impact
of one nurtured dream
Four of Wands:
stands on stable ground
support from all directions
milestones achieved
Five of Wands
jumble of egos -
blaring radios on
different stations
Six of Wands
shining victory
noble action rewarded
the crowd goes wild
Seven of Wands
protect your ground
should trouble come knocking
turn them into toads
Eight of Wands
energies aligned
momentum sends them flying
swiftly towards the goal
Nine of Wands
injured watchman
willpower stronger than pain
remains standing
Ten of Wands
overachiever
put too much on their back
now it’s hard to walk
Page of Wands
visionary eyes
see no barren land
only potential
Knight of Wands
dazzling, wild blaze
impatient daredevil
lives for the moment
Queen of Wands
heart led by passion
inner fire so warm
all gather round
King of Wands
inspiring leader
trusts the instinctive dance of
creativity
Ace of Cups
outpouring of love
heavenly realms send their gifts
take and drink, or not
Two of Cups
energies entwine
exchanging, expanding
synergistic bond
Three of Cups
a celebration!
abundant merriment
finding your people
Four of Cups
all input on hold
the heart needs a moment
to process what’s here
Five of Cups
in midst of sorrow
broken cups, but worry not –
tears can be your glue
Six of Cups
warm memories
familiar faces; seeing
through eyes of children
Seven of Cups
imagination
can bring you to great heights - just
don’t forget to land
Eight of Cups
the time has arrived
though the path is uncertain
the calling is clear
Nine of Cups
elation abounds
shelves of the heart are full
bask in these blessings
Ten of Cups
harmony unfolds
through this shared contentedness
we are complete
Page of Cups
receptive spirit
opens themself to magic
and magic appears
Knight of Cups
grand gestures of love
in storybook fashion
sweep you off your feet
Queen of Cups
heart-centered healer
holds tea of boundless love
serves where it’s needed
King of Cups
steering through high seas
composed and unperturbed
their cup never spills
Ace of Swords
flashes of insight
illuminate the mind
seeking expression
Two of Swords
if in the middle
don’t get caught in-between
get centered within
Three of Swords
piercing, painful truths
can only be accepted
let the rain come
Four of Swords
burdens laid to rest
mind must step away to
again move ahead
Five of Swords
aggressive tactics
stooping lower and lower
with each ascension
Six of Swords
seeker of change
moves themself forward
by moving away
Seven of Swords
clever trickster
waits for trusting backs to turn
takes what they can
Eight of Swords
binds of circumstance
if arms are restrained
try the feet
Nine of Swords
surfacing anguish
though no apparent danger
the mind cannot rest
Ten of Swords
though pinned by defeat
sunrise reminds us – even
darkness is transient
Page of Swords
youth’s curious mind
pivots with the wind – and
with great conviction
Knight of Swords
fearless warrior
consumed by the mission
will stop at nothing
Queen of Swords
respected leader
considers all viewpoints to
determine what’s fair
King of Swords
master of logic -
their heart may be metal, but
sometimes we need that
Ace of Pentacles
open garden door
seed of opportunity
glitters with promise
Two of Pentacles
the juggle of life
requires flexibility
to keep up the dance
Three of Pentacles
with combined forces
grand aspirations become
actuality
Four of Pentacles
I hold what is mine
I protect what I’ve saved
I’m not letting go
Five of Pentacles
look up from your pain
help is waiting for you to
simply ask for it
Six of Pentacles
when you have plenty
being generous is
further enriching
Seven of Pentacles
after all your work
it’s time to take a step back
and evaluate
Eight of Pentacles
committed maker
gains skill through repetition
masters their craft
Nine of Pentacles
walks in realized dream
planted seeds now fully grown
trees of well-earned fruits
Ten of Pentacles
sharing earth’s bounty
security surrounds us
legacy lives on
Page of Pentacles
student holds treasure
in pure appreciation
and dedication
Knight of Pentacles
in dutiful stride
though the pace is unhurried
the job will get done
Queen of Pentacles
rooted caretaker
creates the right conditions
for all to flourish
King of Pentacles
thriving investor
turns earth into kingdoms
and patience to gold
Gianna Lucci is an artist from Central Wisconsin with a passion for exploring color and composition to create unique visual works. Her artistic pursuits have included illustration, photography, face painting, and cookie decorating among many others. When she isn't working on art, Gianna can usually be found making extensive lists of ideas for new projects, while eating chocolate, dreaming of autumn, and petting her cat. See more at www.giannalucci.com