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25. Buckle of Isis Upright The Buckle of Isis card is a fertility card. It denotes the multiplication principle. Therefore it is a card of growth and abundance. However, it denotes growth with a sacrifice. When the Buckle of Isis card turns up it may indicate a pregnancy or an addition to the family. Buckle of Isis also indicates fidelity and commitment.  Reversed When the Buckle of Isis is reversed there might be problems with fertility, difficulty in getting pregnant, or issues with pregnancy in general. A lack of abundance may also be shown. Disloyalty, inconstancy and selfishness are other issues denoted by a reversed Buckle of Isis.  Meditation The Buckle of Isis is a good meditation aid when you want to invoke the multiplication principle and for creating abundance.

24. Ankh Upright The Ankh is a symbol of life force, universal love and understanding. On a spiritual level it denotes the dawning of an enlightened state of consciousness or oneness with the higher transpersonal self. On a mundane level it denotes emotional love, fullfilment, a love affair or a satisfying relationship. Reversed The Ankh reversed may indicate withdrawal of the life force, death or some sort of loss. In a relationship it could indicate infatuation, promiscuity and rejection. It could also indicate someone who only takes but never gives in return. Meditation The Ankh card is a good card to meditate with when you need to find love and harmony in your life.

23. Pyramid Upright The Pyramid card indicates a test or an initiation which might involve a degree of stress and anxiety. This card also denotes a quality of timeless and preservation which indicates that a situation will be preserved after a testing period. When the card is upright a satisfactory outcome after a testing period can be expected. The message here is that time will sort things out. There is a degree of reliability, conservation and preservation of status quo indicated here. Reversed When Pyramid is reversed there are reversals, regression and the possibility of going back to square one. There is a danger of limitation and stagnation by wanting things to be too comfortable and secure. One might be denying progress by tying oneself down too much. Pyramid also indicates things that are neglected and run down. Meditation The Pyramid card could be a good meditation aid for coping and emerging victorious when you feel that you are being tested.

22. Scarab Upright The Scarab card is a symbol renewal and rebirth. It denotes adaptability and the ability accept change through a shift in ones attitude. A new beginning or a new phase is indicated when the Scarab card turns up. This is an ideal card for getting out of a rut. The Scarab advises one to have a change around or to do something different. It heralds endings and beginnings; casting off the old for the new. Its message is to release the past and be ready to embrace change.  Reversed Scarab reversed shows that a situation has become quite stale and stagnant. It could indicate that there is resistance to change and the refusal to move on. Someone may be stuck in the past continuing to delude themselves to stay in a situation that no longer serves them. They might be clinging to resentment and rebelling against any changes. The flip side is that Scarab reversed could also denote an unwise change.  Meditation Meditation with the Scarab car...

21. Sphinx Upright When the Sphinx turns up there is an element of secrecy. Keeping quiet or sitting back and observing a situation are key themes here. It shows the ability to keep a secret or ferret out one. Sphinx denotes patience and a wait and see attitude. It reminds one to keep one’s own counsel. A love of animals or an involvement with animals may also be denoted by this card.  Reversed Sphinx reversed shows inattentiveness and the inability to observe a situation carefully. It may also indicate indiscretion, scandal mongering and gossip. A secret may be let out which could be problematic. Cruelty to animals caused through neglect and indifference may also be indicated by Sphinx reversed. Meditation Meditation with the Sphinx card may be helpful when you want to uncover a secret or know something that is going on behind your back. The Sphinx card also helps with animal communication. 

19. Winged Disk Upright  The Winged Disk is a card of divine guidance and inspiration. Revelation of true knowledge is also indicated. When this card turns up it indicates achievement and success in the affairs in question. It promises victory in spite of any opposition and the ability to rise above a problem or difficulty. Reversed When the Winged Disk is reversed it indicates self-deception as well as blind obedience. One may have taken the wrong path or line of action. The reversed position is generally an indication of failure. Meditation Meditation with the Winged Disk can be helpful in accessing divine guidance and inspiration.

18. Uraeus Upright Uraeus symbolises the Kundalini energy. It is not a force to tamper with unless one’s intentions are pure. Uraeus denotes occult mastery and the ability to handle pure energy. So Uraeus is indicative of careful and wise handling of a situation. It calls for wisdom, sagacity, honesty, uprightness and integrity. Uraeus may also indicate the ability to see through the covert plans of others and outwit one’s adversaries. Being savvy and strategic is the key here. Reversed When the Uraeus card turns up reversed there is an indication of deceitfulness and cunningness at play. It might even indicate occult fakery. Even criminal tendencies, illegal activities and scams are possible with Uraeus reversed. Another possibility is imprudence and foolhardiness.  Meditation Meditating with Uraeus could be helpful when needing to make a wise decision or when attempting to work with pure energy.

15. Sirius Upright Sirius is a card of universal awareness, space travel, global brotherhood and humanitarian concerns. Its energies are visionary, open minded, futuristic and farsighted – a card that denotes the ability to break away from limiting beliefs. It is a pioneering card, seeking out adventure; a card that indicates star beings, extraterrestrial visitors and new technology. Sirius also indicates stamina, physical strength, endurance, athletic skills and dogged determination as well as a strong impulse for rebellion and independence. Reversed Bigotry, intolerance, aggression and hooliganism are some of the qualities indicated by Sirius reversed. There might be questionable claims of connections with extraterrestrial beings. Sirius reversed also denotes insularity and lack of cooperation with others. Lack of initiative, someone who is a non-starter, or someone who lacks determination and endurance may also be indicted by Sirius reversed. Meditation Mediation with...

9. Anubis Upright Just as Anubis is known to safely guide the souls of the dead on their journey to the afterlife Anubis gives one the ability to steer the right course. The Anubis card is a highly protective card and indicates protection and guidance through difficulties. Anubis also indicates diplomacy, careful speech, tact and the ability to take a well calculated risk. Anubis is a master at travelling in unchartered territory and going into the unknown. So Anubis denotes navigation and journeys including all forms of travel by land/sea/air. Anubis indicates safety during travel as well as protection during the unconscious states, astral travel and out of body experiences. Anubis is also known to help one find what is needed or required. When the Anubis card turns up in a reading it is a reminder to trust and follow ones instincts. Anubis may also indicate a love of dogs. Reversed The Anubis card reversed indicates a certain degree of vulnerability to loosing ones way...

5. Thoth Upright Thoth is a card of destiny, fate, time and karma. Thoth card indicates being in the right place at the right time. So it is an indication of good luck as a result of benefiting from past karmic debts owed to you. Thoth is a card of healing as Thoth governs all forms of healing from allopathic medicine to alternative medicine (herbal, folk healing etc). Thoth indicates all types of medical training and healing skills. But its speciality lies in healing the soul through resolving ones karmic issues. The Thoth card may also indicate knowledge, teaching, education, science literature, writing, eloquence and the spoken word. Thoth also denotes mental clarity, genius, flashes of inspiration, talent, resourcefulness capability and skill. Reverse When Thoth turns up reversed it indicates difficult karma, poor timing and bad luck in general (being in the wrong place at the wrong time due to past negative karma). Reversed Thoth may also indicate pseudo intellectuals...

1. Osiris  Upright Osiris represents the masculine principle, integrity, honesty and responsibility. It is a card of stability and indicates a degree of security, safety, and a stable situation. This card is imbued with firm but gentle energies. It is also a card of growth that requires some degree of sacrifice. Osiris also represents spiritual devotion and spiritual strength. Osiris is the wise spiritual father, so the card represents wisdom, respect for those older and wiser, and sometimes could also indicate a guru, mentor advisor, counsellor, or someone who can provide guidance. Osiris also reminds us to take responsibility for our own life or spiritual beliefs. It is also an indication to use our own judgement in a discerning manner. The card may also indicate organisations, establishments and people in authority as well as tradition and convention. Reversed Osiris reversed may indicate a person or situation that is unreliable. It is also associated with religious ...