The Big Book of Tarot Quotes

“The Swords are the suit of intellect, thought, and reason. They are concerned with justice, truth, and ethical principles.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Two of Cups shows the beauty and power credited when two come together.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“On the negative side, the Knight is prone to flights of fancy and illusion. His melodramatic moods are legendary, and his emotions often get the better of him. He’s too temperamental and takes offense easily. He can’t stand unpleasantness and will always let others deal with it.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“On the positive side, the Knight of Cups is a sensitive soul. He is a poet-a lover of all things romantic and refined. He uses his imagination in wondrous ways and taps the deepest levels of emotion. He knows how to create beauty and share it with others.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“He delivers real chances to experience romance, deep feelings, and the inner life-the wonders of the Cup suit.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“When you see the Ten of Cups, know that an end to hostility (both within and without) is possible.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“When you are in harmony with yourself, you experience harmony in your environment.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“There is inner peace and outer peace which are reflections of each other.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“Peace is another aspect of the Ten of Cups-the serenity that comes when all the elements are in harmony.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“A rainbow of cups is overhead blessing the scene. This is a symbol of what our emotional life could be at its best.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“At the physical level, the Nine of Cups is a sign of delight in all the senses. This card encourages you to seek pleasure and enjoy your body in every way.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“Letting everything go is what the Seven of Cups is all about.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Five of Cups refers to that time when the pain of a loss is most acute.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Five of Cups is about loss. On this card, we see a figure draped in black and covered in grief. He so dominates the card it is hard to look beyond him.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“On this card, we see three women dancing together in a circle. Their arms reach out to each other to connect their feelings (Cups).”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“In readings, the Two of Cups tells you to look for connections, especially those that are one-on-one.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“Whenever two forces are drawn together, there is the potential for bonding. This card can stand for the union of any two entities, people, groups, ideas, or talents.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The figures on this card show no coordinated effort, no agreement.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“He seeks answers from within and knows that they will come only with quiet and solitude.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“She has the scales of equality and impartial judgment in one hand, and the sword of decision in the other.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“He has sacrificed himself, but he emerges the victor.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Ace of Wands is a symbol of possibility in the area of creativity, excitement, adventure, courage, and personal power.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Two of Wands glorifies individual courage and greatness.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“In readings, the Four of Wands often represents the events and appearances that generate excitement.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Five of Wands stands for those times when your environment seems to be fighting you. Nothing flows smoothly, everyone is working at cross-purposes.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“On the positive side, the Knight of Wands is full of energy and life. He’s never afraid to try something new and will reach with all the gusto he can. Others may shake their heads at his crazy stunts, but they still admire his courage and passion. He’s sexy and irresistible…always the charmer.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The King of Wands has the courage of his convictions and always believes in himself.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The personality of the Queen of Wands combines the positive fire energy of the Wands suit with the inward focus of a Queen.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“On the negative side, this Knight is a little too sure of himself and his abilities. He tends to be shallow and thoughtless. Don’t expect a deep commitment from him. He’s also reckless and irresponsible. He acts without thinking and constantly gets into trouble because of his temper.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“In readings, the Ten of Wands can be a sign that you are pushing yourself too hard.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth