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 Sun’s illumination shines in all the hidden places. It dispels the clouds of confusion and fear.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Moon stimulates the creative imagination. It opens the way for bizarre and beautiful thoughts to bubble up from the unconscious, but deep-seated fears and anxieties can also arise.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“He is in visible control of himself and all he surveys.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Fool stands somewhat outside the rest of the major arcana.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“He is ready to embrace whatever comes his way, but he is also oblivious to the cliff edge he is about to cross.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“He is a fool because only a simple soul has the innocent faith to undertake such a journey with all its hazards and pain.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“Look for geometric shapes in your environment. Pay attention to the patterns in objects, but also their influence in the abstract. How does it feel when people are in pairs, lines, circles, or triangles? When are bridges in effect? Try to get in touch with the archetypical energies of different shapes in different circumstances.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“Placement order is important because the meaning of a card is influenced by its position. Also, your impression of the reading as a whole develops as each new card is revealed.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“Small spreads are easy to learn. They convey concise information directly. They’re useful when you need a few basic insights quickly.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“A spread gives you a predictable way to embrace your intuition without stifling it.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“A spread is a predefined template or pattern that defines how to distribute and interpret the cards in a reading.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“Revel in the delights of being alive on the Earth at this time.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Page of Pentacles is a messenger bringing you opportunities for prosperity.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Ten of Pentacles stands for the ultimate in worldly and material success”
― 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 Pentacles lets you know that you can juggle all demands made upon you.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“On the Two of Pentacles, we see a young man dancing as he juggles his worldly concerns. The infinity sign loops around the two pentacles to suggest that he could handle unlimited problems. In the background we see two ships riding the waves easily-cruising the ups and downs of life.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“There is nothing quite like the feeling of being graceful and effective at the same time, especially in the face of danger or a challenge.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Eight of Swords stands for those times when we feel lost, confused, and powerless. Help and relief seem very far away.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The woman on the Eight of Swords is lost and alone. She can’t see because she is blindfolded. She can’t reach out because she is bound. She can’t move freely because she is caught in a prison of swords.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Ace of Swords is a symbol of possibility in the area of intelligence, reason, justice, truth, clarity, and fortitude.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“He heals with a gentle touch and a quiet word.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“He cares about others sincerely and always responds to their needs with compassion.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“He is wise and understanding with a deep knowledge of the world that comes from the heart.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“The Queen of Cups feels deeply and has a reverence for all aspects of creation. Her love includes and embraces everyone and everything.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“She is often moved by the beauty and tragedy of life.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“She trusts her intuition and is more open to knowledge that comes from within herself and beyond.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“She senses the emotional currents and knows what others are experiencing without having to ask.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“In all matters, she lets her heart lead the way.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth

“Her reactions to the world are guided by her feelings.”
― Joan Bunning, The Big Book of Tarot: How to Interpret the Cards and Work with Tarot Spreads for Personal Growth