Skuld

Art

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Gijinka version

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Major Arcana

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The Fool O

The subject of the reading faces a choice in life – a choice of vital importance to him. Therefore, he must be careful to use all his powers to make the right choice.
(Reversed – The choice made is likely to be faulty).

The Magician I

Will, mastery, skill, occult wisdom, power, diplomacy. The ability to take power from above and direct it through desire into manifestation.
Reversed – The use of power for destructive ends. Weakness, indecision.

The High Priestess II

Unrevealed future, silence, mystery, duality. Hidden influences at work.
Reversed – Accepting surface knowledge, sensual enjoyment, conceit.

The Empress III

Marriage, material wealth, sound understanding; fertility for would-be parents, farmers, or people in the creative arts. In the wrong position with respect to other cards, might indicate dissipation, luxury.
Reversed – Inaction, frittering away of resources. Poverty may disrupt home; possibility of war and destruction.

The Emperor IV

Kingship, government, leadership. Control of masses, temporal power. Mental activity; the domination of intelligence over passion.
Reversed – Emotional immaturity, bondage to parents. Possibility of injury to body or household, of being defrauded out of inheritance.

The Hierophant V

Preference for ritual, creed, the outer forms of religion. Bondage to the conventions of society. Need to conform, to be socially approved.
Reversed – Unconventionality, unorthodoxy, openness to new ideas, gullibility.

The Lovers VI

Choice between diverse allurements; the struggle between sacred and profane love Attraction, beauty, harmony of the inner and outer life. The power of choice means responsibility.
Reversed – Parental interference, danger of marriage breaking up, quarrels over children. The possibility of wrong choice.

The Chariot VII

Conquest, success for those engaged in artistic pursuits, triumph over money difficulties, ill health and foes. Advantage for the seeker will result if he resists his lower promptings and masters his animal passions. It is a card of those who achieve greatness. Mat also betoken travel in comfort.
Reversed – Sudden collapse of a project, decadent desires, perhaps an unethical victory, vengeance.

Strength VIII

Spiritual power overcomes material power. The triumph of love over hate, the higher nature over carnal desires.
Reversed – The abuse of power, the domination of the material, discord.

The Hermit IX

Silent council, wisdom from above, prudence. A meeting with one who will guide the seeker on the path to material or spiritual goals. Attainment. Possible journey.
Reversed – Immaturity, foolish vices, refusal to grow old, the perpetual Peter Pan.

The Wheel of Fortune X

Good fortune, success, increase. Unexpected turn of luck.
Reversed – Fortune will have its ups and downs; there may be a turn for the worse; you will reap as you have sown.

Justice XI

A balanced personality. Legal aspects of money matters with good outcome. The elimination of useless, outworn forms of education. A mixture of the right ingredients, as in science, chemistry or cooking. May mean education, with a well-balanced mind as its aim.
Reversed – Injustice, inequality, legal complications, bias excessive severity.

The Hanged Man XII

Surrender to a higher Being causes a reversal in one’s way of life. In spiritual matters, wisdom, prophetic power, self-sacrifice. May also mean suspended decisions, a pause in one’s life.
Reversed – Absorption in physical matters. Preoccupation with the ego. Resistance to spiritual influences, arrogance. False prophecy.

Death XIII

Transformation, change. Sometimes destruction followed or preceded by transformation. The change may be in the form of consciousness. Sometimes it may mean birth and renewal.
Reversed – Temporary stagnation, tendency to inertia.

Temperance XIV

Good management, adaption, coordination, modification. The use of successful combinations. The individualization of existence.
Reversed – Possibility of unfortunate combinations; competing interests in business or personal affairs.

Devil XV

Domination of matter over spirit. Sensation divorced from understanding. Illness, bondage to the material, violence, revolution, extraordinary effort, force. Black Magic.
Reversed – The beginning of spiritual understanding. A physical healing has started. Tendency to ineffectuality, indecision.

The Tower XVI

Overthrow of existing modes of life. Conflict, unforeseen catastrophe. Old notions are upset; disruption that may bring enlightenment in its wake. Selfish ambition about to fall, bankruptcy.
Reversed – Oppression, imprisonment. The same as above in a lesser degree.

Star XVII

Hope, courage, inspiration. No destruction is final. Unselfish aid will be given. Good health. Spiritual love.
Reversed – Stubbornness, pessimism, doubt.

Moon XVIII

Imagination, intuition, dreams. May mean bad luck to one you love. Unforeseen perils, deception, secret foes.
Reversed – Storms will be weathered, peace gained at a cost. Imagination will be harnessed by practical considerations.

Sun XIX

Attainment and material happiness. Good marriage and happy reunions. Achievements in art, science, and agriculture. Studies completed, liberation; pleasure in the simple life.
Reversed – Future plans clouded; possible broken engagement; loss of a valued object unless vigilance is exerted; voided contract.

Judgement XX

Awakening, change of position, renewal. A change in personal consciousness which is now on the verge of blending with the universal.
Reversed – Failure to find happiness in old age. Fear of death. Separation and disillusionment. Weakness. Physical health must be watched. Possible loss of worldly goods.

The World XXI

Completion, reward, assured success. Triumph in all undertakings. Arrival at the state of cosmic consciousness. Can mean also movement in one’s affairs, travel.
Reversed – Fear of change. Earthbound spirit attached to one place or profession. Sloth and stubbornness. Refusal to learn the lessons of life as shown in the other cards.

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Minor Arcana

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Wands


Ace of Wands I

The beginning of an enterprise, creation or invention. A birth, the starting of a family or of a fortune, possibly an inheritance.
Reversed – The new enterprise may not materialize. Clouded joy, false starts.

Two of Wands II

Lord of the manor. Riches, fortune, magnificence, dominion, Interest in scientific methods.
Reversed – Physical suffering, sadness, dominion by others.

Three of Wands III

Trade, commerce, cooperation in business, partnership, practical help from a successful merchant.
Reversed – Beware of help offered. There may be treachery or at least disappointment.

Four of Wands IV

The coming of romance, harmony, prosperity, peace. The bounty of the harvest home, perfected work, haven of refuge.
Reversed – Here the meaning remains unaltered; it is still prosperity, increase and bounty.

Five of Wands V

Strenuous competition, strife. Struggle in trying to attain riches and success. The battle of life. Change for the better in business.
Reversed – Contradictions in the way affairs are going, disputes, complications in regard to contracts or legal matters.

Six of Wands VI

Triumphal procession, victory after strife, gain. Good news and conquest, advancement in the arts and sciences.
Reversed – Indefinite delay, fear of a victorious enemy.

Seven of Wands VII

Man holding his own against adversaries. Strife, stiff competition in business, war, or trade; success against opposition; courage in the face of difficulties.
Reversed – Perplexity, embarrassment, anxiety. This card is also a caution against indecision.

Eight of Wands VIII

Journey, approach to a goal; activity in an undertaking; speed toward an end that promises rewards. Haste, hope, movement. The arrows of love.
Reversed – Arrows of jealousy, quarrels, domestic disputes.

Nine of Wands IX

Preparedness, strength in reserve, opposition. If attacked the person involved will defend himself stoutly.
Reversed – Obstacles, adversity, delay, displeasure.

Ten of Wands X

One who is carrying an oppressive burden but will manage to reach his goal. Power unwisely used. Problem soon to be solved.
Reversed – Treachery, duplicity, separation, emigration. If there is a lawsuit, it will probably be lost, unless one is vigilant.

Page of Wands

Faithful lover, messenger, postman bearer of tidings. May represent a child. If this card appears next to a card representing a man, there will be favorable testimony concerning him.
Reversed – Unpleasant news, indecision about a project.

Knight of Wands

Capable of creating conflict or rivalry. The card may mean departure, absence, flight, change of residence.
Reversed – Division, interruption, discord. If in marriage, may betoken frustration.

Queen of Wands

Animated and magnetic. Home-loving and nature-loving. Friendly, chaste and honorable. The card may mean success in undertakings and enterprises.
Reversed – A virtuous but strict and economical person. Opposition, jealousy, deceit or infidelity are suggested.

King of Wands

Enterprise and authority. Honest and conscientious and can also be impassioned and noble. The card may also betoken unexpected heritage, good marriage.
Reversed – A severe, unyielding person, strict in their judgements. Suggests the possibility of opposition or quarrel. May also suggest advice that should be followed.

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Cups


Ace of Cups I

Abundance in all things. Love, joy fertility. Nourishment from spiritual sources.
Reversed – Instability, an overturning of the present state of things.

Two of Cups II

May be the beginning of a love affair or new friendship; a spiritual union. Harmony, cooperation, engagement, partnership.
Reversed – False love, instability, passion that is too violent.

Three of Cups III

Conclusion of a matter in plenty, perfection and gayety. Happy issue, victory, liberality, abundance. A healing to come.
Reversed – Excess of physical enjoyment and pleasure in the senses.

Four of Cups IV

Discontent with environment, but hesitancy to embark on a new venture. Contemplation, dissatisfaction with material success, re-evaluation of one’s earthly pleasures.
Reversed – New instructions, new relationships, novelty.

Five of Cups V

Vain regret, loss, but with something left over. Inheritance, patrimony, but not up to one’s expectations. Can mean marriage, but may carry with it bitterness and frustration. Rejection of pleasure.
Reversed – Hopeful expectations, an new alliance, return of an old friend.

Six of cups VI

A card of the past and of memories. Looking back on childhood things that have vanished. It may be the beginning of new relationships, new environment, or a meeting.
Reversed – Living in the past, clinging to out-worn symbols and associations. Possibility of an inheritance, or a gift from the past.

Seven of Cups VII

The seeker has had too many different ideas and desires, all in the realm of the imagination; great dreams; castles in the air. Some attainment but nothing substantial as yet. His forces have been scattered.
Reversed – Good use of determination and will; a project about to be realized.

Eight of Cups VIII

The rejection and decline of an undertaking; abandoning the present situation; the matter may be of slight consequence for good or evil. May indicate disappointment in love. The subject may desire to leave material success for something higher.
Reversed – Joy, feasting, merriment. The spiritual aspect is abandoned for the material.

Nine of Cups IX

Material success, assured future, physical satisfaction for the subject of the reading. Victory, well-being, robust physical health.
Reversed – Mistakes, imperfections in present plans, overindulgence in food and drink.

Ten of Cups X

Happy family life, true friendship, lasting success, happiness to come. Attainment of the heart’s desires.
Reversed – Loss of friendship, betrayal, chances of a family quarrel.

Page of Cups

Studious, thoughtful, with an active imagination. Willing to render service to the seeker. Can mean news, a message, the birth of a child; in business, new methods proposed.
Reversed – Obstacles, deception may soon be uncovered.

Knight of Cups

Of high intelligence and romantic dreams. Love may come from him to the subject of the reading. He may also be the bearer of messages. May indicate advances, a proposition or an invitation.
Reversed – Propositions should be carefully looked into. There may be subtlety, fraud, trickery, rivalry.

Queen of Cups

She is the beloved, the good wife and mother. She has the gift of vision, is poetic and imaginative. She dreams but also acts out her dreams. Love, happy marriage, vision.
Reversed – May be a good woman in some ways but sometimes perverse. May indicate dishonesty, immorality.

King of Cups

A man of business, law or divinity. He may be a bachelor. Friendly, of creative intelligence in the arts and sciences. He is disposed in favour of the subject of the reading. Kindness, liberality, generosity.
Reversed – Man of violent, artistic temperament; could be dishonest, double-dealing. Can indicate considerable loss, scandal, injustice.

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Swords

Ace of Swords I

Great force in love as well as in hatred; excessive degree in everything; conquest and activity; triumph of power. May also mean fertility.
Reversed – Too much power may lead to obstacles, disaster, tyranny.

Two of Swords II

Balanced forces, stalemate, indecision, impotence, a temporary truce in family quarrels.
Reversed – Release, movement of affairs, sometimes in the wrong direction. Caution against dealing with rogues.

Three of Swords III

Sorrow, tears, separation, delay. For a woman, the possible flight of her lover.
Reversed – A meeting with one whom the subject has compromised. Disorder, confusion. Care should be taken against possible loss.

Four of Swords IV

Rest from strife; retreat; solitude. Hermit’s repose; convalescence after illness; exile. Not a card of death.
Reversed – Activity, social unrest, qualified success. Use precaution, economy and circumspection.

Five of Swords V

Conquest over others through physical strength. May betoken a threat to the subject of the reading.
Reversed – Weakness, chance of loss and defeat. Stormy weather ahead.

Six of Swords VI

Passage away from difficulties; journey by water; success after anxiety; sending someone to represent you in an undertaking.
Reversed – Unfavourable issue of an affair. No immediate way out of present difficulties. A stalemate.

Seven of Swords VII

Unstable effort, partial success. Uncertainty; a plan that may fail. The seeker finds someone trying to make away with that which is not theirs.
Reversed – Good advice, counsel, instruction.

Eight of Swords VIII

The seeker does not know which way to move in a situation. Bondage crises, waste of energy in trivial detail, censure.
Reversed – Freedom, relaxation from fear. New beginnings now possible.

Nine of Swords IX

Inability to make a choice in an important matter. Doubt and desolation, failure, delay, misery, suffering. May mean death of a loved one.
Reversed – Imprisonment, suspicion, doubt, shame.

Ten of Swords X

Sudden misfortune, burdens to bear. Not a card of violent death. May mean ruin, pain, affliction, tears. In spiritual matters, it may betoken the end of delusion.
Reversed – Advantage, profit, power – but none of these are permanent.

Page of Swords

Betokens vigilance, scrutiny, spying for either good or evil.
Reversed – Unprepared state; unforeseen events; may possibly mean illness, impostor likely to be defeated.

Knight of Swords

Strong and domineering, typifying skill and bravery. Someone about to rush headlong into the life of the seeker. The card may stand for skill, bravery, defense or war, conflict, and destruction. The cards on either side of this one in the layout should give and indication of the good or destructive influence to come.
Reversed – Incapacity, extravagance, braggadocio.

Queen of Swords

Subtle, keen and quick-witted. May signify widowhood, sterility, privation, separation, acquaintance with sadness. The sword of spirit penetrating matter and informing it.
Reversed – A woman of artifice, prudery. May betoken narrow-mindedness, intolerance, bigotry.

King of Swords

Has the power of life and death. It may betoken a wise man, a counsellor full of helpful ideas; whatever rises from authority, military, and government concerns, law, judgment.
Reversed – A man who can be cruel, barbarous, unjust, caution in matters that may result in a ruinous lawsuit.

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Pentacles


Ace of Pentacles I

Perfect attainment. Ecstasy, felicity, bliss. Gold, prosperity, wealth.
Reversed – Corruption of character by surplus wealth; the evil side of riches.

Two of Pentacles II

Harmony in the midst of change; agility in handling situations. New projects are difficult to launch.
Reversed – Simulated enjoyment and forced gayety. Inability to handle two situations at once that are in opposition. Messages in writing, letters in exchange.

Three of Pentacles III

Skill and mastery in trade, art and labor. Sometimes means nobility, aristocracy, renown and glory. Card of construction, material increase.
Reversed – Mediocrity in workmanship, commonplace ideals, pettiness, weakness.

Four of Pentacles IV

Clinging to material Possessions. Love of earthly power. May indicate a miserly, ungenerous character. Possibility of inheritance, gifts, legacy.
Reversed – Setbacks in material aspirations, chance of loss of earthly possessions. Obstacles, delay, opposition.

Five of Pentacles V

Material trouble, loneliness, destitution, spiritual impoverishment. Sometimes refers to a love gone astray.
Reversed – Success in love, good companionship, a new interest in spiritual matters.

Six of Pentacles VI

Philanthropy, charity, gifts. Alms dispensed with justice. Present prosperity shared with others.
Reversed – Unfairness in business. Cause for envy, avarice, bad debt.

Seven of Pentacles VII

Growth through effort and hard work. Business, money barter or loan, ingenuity. May indicate a potentially desirable mate. Possibility of delay.
Reversed – Cause for anxiety over money; impatience.

Eight of Pentacles VIII

Apprenticeship. Skill in material affairs, craftsmanship, skill in both handiwork and business – sometimes merely in the preparatory stage. Employment or commission to come.
Reversed – Voided ambition, unethical application of skill.

Nine of Pentacles IX

Completion, material well-being, success, accomplishment, prudence and safety, solitary enjoyment of the good things of life.
Reversed – Roguery, dissipation, voided project, bad faith. Possible loss of home or friendship.

Ten of Pentacles X

An established family of material prosperity and lineage. Gain, riches, family matters, inheritance. May refer to money spent on a house or business property.
Reversed – Chance of loss of inheritance. Family misfortune or loss of family honor. Robbery, gambling. Caution against getting involved on projects that may be a poor risk.

Page of Pentacles

Careful and diligent. May be a bringer of messages. Reflection, scholarship, respect for learning, new opinions and ideas.
Reversed – Dissipation, luxury, prodigality. The seeker is surrounded by those with ideas in opposition to his own. Unfavourable news.

Knight of Pentacles

Materialistic, methodical. Card betokens utility, serviceableness, patience, laborious toil, responsibility. May represent the coming or going of a matter.
Reversed – Inertia, idleness, stagnation. A young person of careless habit.

Queen of Pentacles

Intelligent and thoughtful, a creator on the physical plane. She uses her talents well. Generosity, opulence, security, freedom from material lack.
Reversed – Duties neglected, dependence on others. Suspicion, fear of failure and lack. Mistrust of those close to the seeker.

King of Pentacles

May be a chief of industry. He is noted for his intelligence and character. Valor, reliability, mathematical gifts and success.
Reversed – Perverse use of talents. Caution against association with gamblers and speculators.