Tarot "Be" Attitudes
The word beatitude means "a state of utmost bliss" (Merriam-Webster). Some of you with Christian backgrounds may recognize the word as describing the Sermon on the Mount teachings by Jesus (Blessed are the...)
I got to thinking: what if every card in the Tarot--yes, all 78--contained a "Be" attitude? A short, empowering directive that can help us "find our bliss" (or, better yet, live our bliss)?
Next time one of these cards comes up in a reading--or you choose one consciously for contemplation or affirmation--consider you may be getting some empowering marching orders from the Divine.
Major Arcana
The Fool – Be playful.
The Magician – Be focused.
High Priestess – Be silent.
The Empress – Be creative.
The Emperor – Be organized.
The Hierophant – Be teachable.
The Lovers – Be committed.
The Chariot – Be driven.
Strength – Be brave.
The Hermit – Be alone.
The Wheel of Fortune – Be capricious.
Justice – Be fair.
Hanged Man – Be still.
Death – Be transformed.
Temperance – Be balanced.
The Devil – Be hedonistic.
The Tower – Be subversive.
The Star – Be hopeful.
The Moon – Be mysterious.
The Sun – Be authentic.
Judgement – Be awake.
The World – Be whole.
Wands Suit
Ace of Wands – Be inspired.
2 of Wands – Be challenged.
3 of Wands – Be expectant.
4 of Wands – Be connected.
5 of Wands – Be confrontational.
6 of Wands – Be successful.
7 of Wands – Be defiant.
8 of Wands – Be quick.
9 of Wands – Be resigned.
10 of Wands – Be released.
Page of Wands – Be inquisitive.
Knight of Wands – Be aggressive.
Queen of Wands – Be resourceful.
King of Wands – Be influential.
Swords Suit
Ace of Swords – Be original.
2 of Swords – Be decisive.
3 of Swords – Be healed.
4 of Swords – Be mindful.
5 of Swords – Be compatible.
6 of Swords – Be adaptable.
7 of Swords – Be strategic.
8 of Swords – Be free.
9 of Swords – Be peaceful.
10 of Swords – Be forgiving.
Page of Swords – Be disciplined.
Knight of Swords – Be blunt.
Queen of Swords – Be exacting.
King of Swords – Be competent.
Coins Suit
Ace of Coins – Be comfortable.
2 of Coins – Be flexible.
3 of Coins – Be cooperative.
4 of Coins – Be frugal.
5 of Coins – Be charitable.
6 of Coins – Be generous.
7 of Coins – Be discerning.
8 of Coins – Be consistent.
9 of Coins – Be extravagant.
10 of Coins – Be content.
Page of Coins – Be diligent.
Knight of Coins – Be careful.
Queen of Coins – Be protective.
King of Coins – Be productive.
Cups Suit
Ace of Cups – Be compassionate.
2 of Cups – Be intimate.
3 of Cups – Be sociable.
4 of Cups – Be invested.
5 of Cups – Be grateful.
6 of Cups – Be retrospective.
7 of Cups – Be choosy.
8 of Cups – Be progressive.
9 of Cups – Be satisfied.
10 of Cups – Be harmonious.
Page of Cups – Be surprised.
Knight of Cups – Be romantic.
Queen of Cups – Be dramatic.
King of Cups – Be supportive.
What about you, dear reader? What "Be" Attitude would you assign for one or more of the 78 Tarot cards? I'd love to hear about it in the comments below!
-- Janet
I love this Janet!! Thank you so much!
Posted by: Kalana | 01/15/2014 at 04:56 PM
Glad you liked it, Kalana! My goal is to do one of these very month of this year. ::crosses fingers:: ;o)
Posted by: Janet Boyer | 01/15/2014 at 06:18 PM