Basic list of symbols found in tarot or perhaps as part of a dream or synchronicity. Use the ideas to spark your own insight, rather than assume a generic or traditional meaning as absolute. If you are stuck on a symbol feel free submit a request for it to be added. Be sure to check for the blog for the complete articles that focus on commonly and universally encountered symbols, too, as those are not likely listed below.
A-B-C
Armor: protection, preparedness.
(small rosary)
Cape (red): strength, power, capability.
Chaplet: devout person, religious faith, traditional beliefs, prayer.
Coin: finances, investment, earning.
Columns: support, foundation.
Crown: opportunity, authority, independence.
Cup: what’s to come/space to be filled up within you or your life.
Cup: love, emotions, emotional IQ (EQ).
D-E-F
Feet (bare): connection to earth, grounding, balance, faith.
Flowers: beauty, growth, hope.
G-H-I
Heart: love, listen to your ___, what is meant to complete a piece of.
(olive wreath)
J-K-L
Kotinos: an achievement, accomplishment, success, victory.
Leaves: growth on horizon, something to strive for.
Loom/weaving: creative spirit, manifesting necessities to be secure, being methodical.
M-N-O
Man/Emperor: stable, secure, in self-control, hard-working person.
Man/Archer/Odysseus: intellect, courage, leader, protector, hero, resolve and determination.
Man/magician: creative, hard-working, inquisitive, determined, exploration, inventive.
Moon: factors that are as yet unknown…but in the works.
Mountain: upcoming challenges, a difficulty to overcome, a learning experience
P-Q-R
Phoenix: perseverance, ability to rise above challenges or prior failure.
Rocks: difficulties overcome -or- outer support (depending on feeling of its appearance).
S-T-U
Scales: balance, justice, resolution.
Scepter or Orb: power, authority, or the desire for (on a human level, not spiritual).
Shield: armed with skills or knowledge necessary.
Sword: knowledge, learning, intellect, research.
Table: support, foundation, family, interconnection, replenishing.
Throne: support, foundation, an earned or rewarded place/position.
Triangles/tiles: strong support, foundation, trust, interconnection.
Turquoise (color or stone): good luck, tranquility, patience, healing, loyalty.
V-W-X-Y-Z
Wand: work, development, career, purpose.
Water, waves: emotions, but gentle, reassuring and calming.
Wings: freedom, levity, joyfulness
Woman/Penelope: fidelity, constancy, nurturing, patient, creative, focus, prioritizing. If negative, going through the motions.
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