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Karmic Tarot
ACE OF CUPS
In These Spread Positions...Interpret the Ace of Cups Meanings to Include:
1 GOVERNED BY THE MAGICIAN: PHYSICAL GIVENS, OUT OF THE FATHER
UPRIGHT: Instinctively sensitive to the affairs of the material world, to the physical body, to the
requirements for survival. Here is the physically attractive, the sensuous. The ability to generate a
great deal of energy. Material drive will protect, even increase, emotional well-being. A strong, yet
gentle hand. INVERTED: Difficulty from being too sensitive, too emotional. Or perhaps not sensitive
enough or at the right times.
2 GOVERNED BY THE HIGH PRIESTESS: EMOTIONAL GIVENS, OUT OF THE MOTHER
UPRIGHT: A delicate, yet strong sensitivity to the world of emotions, of creativity. Emotionally
blessed—there will be little difficulty in staying centered emotionally, in remaining dedicated to
your loves/talents. Here is the quintessential attractive person, due primarily to the balance of give
and take on the Emotional Plane, the full, flowing heart. INVERTED: Emotionally so open that you
are receiving and processing some things meant for others. May have difficulty with letting go.
3 GOVERNED BY THE EMPRESS: MENTAL GIVENS, INTELLECTUAL PREDISPOSITION
UPRIGHT: An emotional thinker, gut instincts ever assertive into the rational process. Mind suited
for work of the Emotional Plane, for highly creative projects (poet, novelist, choreographer, counselor).
Think here of the oracle at Delphi. INVERTED: Subject to being misled, to listening to
inappropriate messengers. Bad channeling. Subversion of the astral plane. May have too much of
the emotional imposing on the mental.
4 GOVERNED BY THE EMPEROR: SPIRITUAL GIVENS, LIFE PURPOSE
UPRIGHT: Initiation and achievement on the Emotional Plane, therefore relationships and/or
creative endeavors, will predominate. It falls to you to find original expression for your feelings and
perhaps to assist others likewise, although a highly public life is not necessary with this card.
However, what comes from you in this lifetime may eventually affect many. INVERTED: Creative
drive, feelings may be so profound that acceptance and expression are difficult. This includes the
“problem” of being too attractive—to people, to information, etc.
5 GOVERNED BY THE HIEROPHANT: SYSTEMS BORN INTO, SOCIETAL INFLUENCE
UPRIGHT: Healthy early environment, full of supportive relationships and conducive to creativity.
INVERTED: Surroundings may be so strong as to be overwhelming, stifling rather than encouraging,
depending on the status/strength of the young ego. For some reason, advantages of early influences
not taken fully.
6 GOVERNED BY THE LOVERS: EMOTIONAL TAPES, BASIS FOR RELATING/CREATING
UPRIGHT: The love of loving, of nurturing, of caring, of creating—all as facets of the desire to give
of oneself. Infusion at an early age with spirit of universal love. Here one wants to be a “source.”
INVERTED: Innocence, leading to a falling in love that is not advantageous. Possibly overly affected
by the ideal of universal love, or by some form of external input, less appropriate to this Karmic
Contract. Caution: The love of giving must be balanced with the love of receiving. Examine motivations
for wanting to be a “source.”
7 GOVERNED BY THE CHARIOT: PHYSICAL RESOURCES; MEANS TO ACHIEVE
UPRIGHT: A baptism. A rebirthing. A cleansing. A “walk-in”—an acceptance of the spirit of a
guide, or a strong aspect of the self from a past life, fully appropriate to this life path. Physical/
Material achievement based on emotional/creative resources. Brilliant originality in practical affairs
along with proper motives. Nothing done at the expense of others, rather with full consideration
of others and of nature. INVERTED: Difficulty moving forward, a block with an emotional or
creative beginning or completion. Physical matters have been too subordinated to the emotional.
Check suitability of all inner influences, such as from guides, past lives, readings, and the like.