Appendix I 
Who doesn’t love a good cheat sheet? I know I do. These cheat sheets are meant to be used as a one-stop reference page for each of the court cards. Information is taken from each chapter of the book. So if you have not read the book in its entirety and something here is confusing, you may want to read that section to get up to speed. Don’t worry, I won’t tell on you for not reading the book from start to finish.
The Page of Pentacles
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Any of the three earth signs—Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn
Age: Infant—11 years of age (inclusive)
Timing: Days
Season: Winter
Mantra: I do
Keywords
• Messages of the material kind (notification of a raise at work, for example)
• Earthy
• Active
• Energetic
• Kinaesthetic
• Practical
• Thrifty
• Animal Lover
• Tactile
Archetype: The Naturalist
This being feels like they are at home, surrounded by furry animals and nature. Nothing makes them happier or allows them to feel more like themselves. They want to feel the dirt in between their toes and to breathe in fresh air. Even if they are in the city, they will search for green spaces full with animals.
The Page of Pentacles is the kind of person who does well in a relationship where they are not required to make big life changing decisions and can follow the lead of someone else, for the most part. They do well in relationships and prefer them over being single, but they are also more prone to end up being a stereotypical crazy cat lady than any other tarot archetype.
While the Naturalist has all of the patience in the world, they will test everyone around them with the limit of theirs. While everyone else is running around in a panic, this tarot archetype will simply and quietly do what needs to be done in their own time. These people are often a good reminder to others that we need to slow down and connect to our bodies and the rhythms of nature more often than we probably are.
Ideal jobs for the Page of Pentacles are veterinarians or animal rescue and rehabilitation workers, animal trainers, zoologists, gardeners, landscapers, horticulturists, greenhouse specialists, and herbalists.
The Knight of Pentacles
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Virgo
Age: 12–21 Years (inclusive)
Timing: Weeks
Season: Winter
Mantra: I endure all in service
Keywords
• Acting through the material (building, etc.)
• Self-discovery through material things
• Practical action
• Getting a new job
• City planner
• Leaving home and town
• Endurance
• Loyalty
Archetype: The Soldier
Slightly rigid but strong as an ox, reliable as the sun rise and steady as a mountain, the Soldier is the kind of person that you want to face the zombie apocalypse with. This person has almost superhuman reserves of energy when it comes to doing things for other people, and they live to serve.
When in a relationship, the Soldier is going to give everything they have to their other half, but know that their duty to the greater good trumps even the best sex they have ever had and the family they have to leave behind while they are off saving the world.
A hard working team member for sure, this archetype may not set the business world on fire with groundbreaking new technologies or ideas but they are going to be the ones who makes sure the work gets done well. They make sure projects are delivered and that people are safe and sound.
Ideal jobs for the Knight of Pentacles, outside being an actual soldier, are any positions in the financial industry where there is detail and consistency and where they do work that a lot of people find boring. Accounting, financial planning, stockbrokering, or professional gambling (which gives them that knight-like thrill). Work with the body is also well matched for the Soldier jobs, such as being a personal trainer or nutritionist.
The Queen of Pentacles
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Capricorn
Age: 22 Years +
Timing: Months
Season: Winter
Mantra: I nurture through the body
Keywords
• Emotionally grounded
• Lady of luxury
• Identity through belongings
• Generosity
• House proud
• Nurturing through food, cooking, and the body
• High society
• High maintenance
• Elegance
Archetype: The Healer
The Healer as a person is literally like a walking hug. You just want to be around them because they make you feel better on every level. Comfort, well-being, and safety are at the top of the Healer’s list of importance. They want to make sure that the people they are around are well-fed, have a good solid roof over their heads, and are happy.
The Healer in their shadow side can be rather in denial about needing a healer themselves. This is most often the case not because they believe themselves to be infallible, but because they just spend all of their time taking care of everyone else that their needs do not come into play. When these people burn out, they usually do in a spectacular fashion and need a lot of time to build their energy reserves back up.
When in a relationship, the Healer is going to be the one who wants to fix everything for their other half. They need to be with someone who is going to give them the support and energy right back or else they are going to end up feeling used and discarded when they realise what is happening. This is an archetype who does love being in a relationship and loves children and family life.
Ideal careers for the Queen of Pentacles is anything in a profession of healing and bodywork such as doctors, nurses, midwives, massage therapists, and herbalists. The Queen of Pentacles may also find themselves gravitating towards a nurturing role such as a chef, cook, gardener, landscaper, or florist, working with the human body or the earth.
The King of Pentacles
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Taurus
Age: 22 Years +
Timing: Years
Season: Winter
Mantra: I lead with my wallet
Keywords
• Material maturity
• Money manager
• Business owner
• Stable leader
• Dominant at home
• CEO, CFO, COO
• Greed
• Stubbornness
Archetype: The Manager
There is no other tarot archetype that you would trust more with making you filthy rich than the Manager. They are dependable to the point of boredom and have an uncanny way of working with numbers, money, and large, complex systems in order to make everything work. Whether this is managing large hedge funds or running a military base or even a well-oiled home, this is the person for the job when things need structure, routine, and growth.
Everyone and everything is competition to this archetype if they are not feeling secure within their role in life. They will view everything as a threat to their success and keep everyone at arm’s length or just simply take them down a peg or two.
The Manager will want a steady home and love life. They feel as though their time is better spent working than dealing with personal drama. They will provide for everyone under their roof without a second thought but may not be the most romantic of the tarot archetypes.
Ideal careers for the King of Pentacles will be anything where there is a lot of money to be gained. High-powered positions in property investment, construction, investment banking, and multibillion-dollar businesses are very alluring to this king. Other King of Pentacles positions include working as an exploration geologist or army commander.
The Page of Swords
Element: Air
Zodiac: Any of the three air signs—Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Age: Infant—11 years of age (inclusive)
Timing: Days
Season: Autumn
Mantra: I ask
Keywords
• Inquisitive
• Messages of the intellectual kind
• Inspiration
• Simple solutions
• The question: why?
• Understanding
• Contemplation
• Discovery
Archetype: The Detective
Life is something to be solved to the Detective. They love to know what makes people tick, what made something happen, and how they can put the puzzle together to make sense. If they are unable to figure someone or something it out, it is going to drive them to distraction.
If the Detective does not do any personal or developmental work for themselves they will likely push everyone away from them, deeming interpersonal relationships a distraction from their real work. They do not like to know or be told what their weaknesses are as they can believe they are infallible.
Good luck trying to surprise this tarot archetype. They know all of the hidden places in their living space (and yours if they have been around you long enough) and will pick up on what you are trying to plan for them. While this may kill the romantic buzz, they will be excellent at surprising you.
“Boring” and this person do not go hand-in-hand. They will just get destructive and cause a world of problems for everyone else they work with. The Detective, if they aren’t working in that field or something similar, wants a lot on their to-do list and a lot of projects on the go. The busier the better as far as they are concerned.
Ideal careers for the Page of Swords include: police force, detectives, private investigators, statisticians, spy, code crackers, language specialists, librarians, the professional student, philosopher, research aid, laboratory technician, copywriter, or editor.
The Knight of Swords
Element: Air
Zodiac: Gemini
Age: 12–21 Years (inclusive)
Timing: Weeks
Season: Autumn
Mantra: I know what I do
Keywords
• Self-discovery through the intellect
• Acting on impulse
• All bark no bite
• Talking first then thinking later
• Innovation
• Cutting or hurtful words
• Charging ahead
• Rash decisions
• Immaturity
Archetype: The Warrior
The Warrior is a finely tuned machine—not only physically but mentally as well. They know that it is only half of the battle to have a body that is ready for anything; the mind has to be just as well trained.
Warriors like strong partners, but they will also likely want to be the more dominant person in their relationship. It can be because their work schedule is so demanding and they are required to move around a lot or because they just like being the one who is calling the shots. The Warrior will seek out someone who can go toe-to-toe with them on all levels.
If there are issues in a workplace that require someone to go in, change everything, mix things up, or clean up a massive mess, this is the right person for the job. Most Warriors will naturally find a line of work where they embody their archetype every day, where they are on the field—whether that is a sports field or in the field of battle. All of the roles they will want to work in require lots of movement and action.
Ideal careers for the Knight of Swords are: private investigator, stunt person, martial arts expert, law enforcement, air force, professional sports of any kind, freedom fighter, and activist.
The Queen of Swords
Element: Air
Zodiac: Libra
Age: 22 Years +
Timing: Months
Season: Autumn
Mantra: I nurture through the mind
Keywords
• Emotional intelligence
• Problem-solver
• Fair
• Soothing words
• Nurturing through kind words
• Always knows what to say
• Icy words
• Shock
• Manipulating words
Archetype: The Judge
You can tell this tarot archetype just about anything and they will be there to support and aid you if possible. If there is a solution, they will help you find it. Conversely, this is not a person you want to try to con. They are not about to be sweet-talked into anything and will call you out if you are acting like a clown. The Judge is a no-nonsense kind of person when it comes to the truth but that does not mean that they are uncaring.
The Judge can be harsh and cruel if they have found their heart to be hardened or are disconnected from themselves. They know exactly what buttons to push with people and will remember everything someone ever said to them, filing it away for the right time to use it to their advantage.
While it can be said that communication is key in any relationship, the Judge knows that this is what is going to make or break any pairing. They want to be with someone who is open and that they can talk to about anything. They are loyal, friendly, and fun and love to be in love.
Ideal careers for the Queen of Swords include: teacher, lecturer, ambassador, mentor, linguistic specialist, mediator, negotiator, talk show host, actress or actor, psychologist, psychiatrist, marriage counsellor, sex therapist, judge, and lawyer.
The King of Swords
Element: Air
Zodiac: Aquarius
Age: 22 Years +
Timing: Years
Season: Autumn
Mantra: I lead with logic
Keywords
• Intellectual maturity
• Brilliant mind
• Highly educated
• Keen minded
• Tunnel vision
• Massive amounts of influence
• Logical ruler
• All in the mind
Archetype: The Scientist
The Scientist is a person on a mission. They feel it in their bones that they can change the world for the better if only they are given the chance. They are naturally drawn to books, reading, education, and learning as much as they possibly can from an early age. The Scientist can be an intimidating person but they rarely lord their accomplishments over other people or want to make others feel insignificant.
This tarot archetype is going to excel at anything they put their mind to. Anything. If they want to write a doctorate and get their PhD, they will. If they want to work on curing a disease, they will. If they want to make radical social change, they will. This is where this archetype shines, when they are doing their work in the world.
The Scientist would love nothing more than to find someone who can talk the language of their chosen field. Debating theories and working out problems is pretty much foreplay. The more they can make them think, the sexier it is for them. Their other half will not always feel as though they come first, because in reality they don’t. The work does, but they do love strongly.
Ideal jobs for the King of Swords include scientists in all fields, mathematicians, lawmakers, legislators, lawyers, attorneys general, IT professionals, politicians, inventor, professors, surgeons, or doctors.
The Page of Wands
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Any of the three fire signs—Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Age: Infant—11 years of age (inclusive)
Timing: Days
Season: Summer
Mantra: I create
Keywords
• Messages of the spiritual or creative kind
• Synchronicity
• Creative solutions
• Creative people
• Messy people
• Impish
• Cheeky
• Mischievous
• Imaginative
Archetype: Peter Pan
This charming tarot archetype is sweet as pie as long as they are getting their own way and can live a carefree life. They live to be at ease and to enjoy as much of life as possible. Pleasure is their middle name.
As soon as things get too real or they are being asked to be held accountable for something in their lives, they are likely to throw down a smoke bomb and disappear magician-style rather than face the music.
If Peter Pan has done no personal development work, they are in for a life of frustrated family members, lovers, and co-workers. Any time something goes wrong, they think it is never their fault, and that is going to grow old for everyone else around them.
Peter Pan will love to explore lots of different careers and hobbies and will put all of their energy into their current flavour of the month. When it gets too hard, they simply jump to the next thing. This does mean that they are versatile and full of information that would make them an asset at any quiz night.
Ideal careers for the Page of Wands are any career that is aligned with the suit of the wands. This archetype is more likely to jump from career to career than any other. They have a real “screw the man” mentality about work and money and may struggle with long-term responsibilities of any kind.
The Knight of Wands
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Age: 12–21 Years (inclusive)
Timing: Weeks
Season: Summer
Mantra: I will clear the path
Keywords
• Creative action
• Spiritual seeker
• Going on an adventure
• Saying yes
• Self-discovery
• Travel
• Doing things on impulse
• Exploration
Archetype: The Adventurer
Oh the places that this person is going to go… This is a truly independent being who is happy as long as they are able to say they are learning or doing something new today and tomorrow. The Adventurer wants to push their own boundaries when it comes to trying new foods, learning a new language, getting that promotion, and experiencing new lovers.
If the Adventurer has not done any self-development work, they are likely to be selfish and egotistical, looking down at people who prefer a life with routine and stability. They run away from problems and do not like the idea of their pasts catching up with them, because that would be messy.
They are excellent when it comes to thinking outside the box or when you need someone to solve a problem that seems impossible. They will push those around them outside of their comfort zones and inspire others to blaze their own trails.
Ideal careers for the Knight of Wands include those of backpackers, extreme sports persons, firefighters, stunt people, tour guides, hospitality personnel, travel guides, travel writers or bloggers, couch surfer, party planners, wedding planners, pilots, and yogis.
The Queen of Wands
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Age: 22 Years +
Timing: Months
Season: Summer
Mantra: I nurture through the soul
Keywords
• Spiritual and soulful person
• Communicating through spirit
• Temper
• Spiritual mentor
• Warm person
• Spiritual nurturing
• Flamboyant
• Aggressive
Archetype: The Performer
Spotlight, please. Actually, this person is a living, breathing spotlight, so they rarely need extra lighting but they won’t say no to the extra attention. There is always an opportunity for the Performer to share their talents with the world. They live to surprise and delight everyone around them and they truly light up any room when they are given the opportunity to express themselves.
A performer in their shadow side is going to be impossible to get to know as they move from one personality and performance to another. They tell different people different stories about their lives and they do not like people really knowing who they are.
The Performer needs to be the star of the show in a relationship. They want to know that they are the number one priority. It can be a struggle for their significant others. They will want someone who can go to every gallery opening and award night and be happy to allow them to shine. They want someone who is proud to be with them.
Ideal careers for the Queen of Wands include the actress and actor that their archetype is named after. They are also suited to PR work, HR work, being a professional socialite, campaign manager, fashion designer, or pop star.
The King of Wands
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Aries
Age: 22 Years +
Timing: Years
Season: Summer
Mantra: I lead with passion
Keywords
• Spiritual maturity
• Leading through creativity
• Leading through spirituality
• Church/religious leaders
• Fanatic
• Cult leader
• Charismatic
• Politician
• Passionate leader
Archetype: The Entrepreneur
This is the kind of person who is going to have their photo on the cover of Time magazine, have movies made about their life story, and not even know what the word “no” means when it comes to their life goals. This person will take risks and make gambles that would make most people incredibly uncomfortable, but more often than not, they pay off big time.
The Entrepreneur in the shadow side will crush anyone they need to in order to get ahead in life. They don’t see people, they just see resources and will without question take what they want to get them to the next level in their life and business.
This archetype needs a life and business partner, not just a romantic one. They will be in control of the relationship and major decisions so they require an element of compliance from their other half. They also want that person to believe in what they are doing as this is a deal breaker for them.
Ideal careers for the King of Wands include titles like CEO, business owner, director, chairman, entrepreneur, manager, and president. People who work in consulting or have start-ups are often aligned with this archetype. Self-employed people of all kinds are this archetype as well.
The Page of Cups
Element: Water
Zodiac: Any of the three water signs—Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio
Age: Infant—11 years of age (inclusive)
Timing: Days
Season: Spring
Mantra: I feel
Keywords
• Messages of the emotional kind
• Naivety
• Unconditional love
• Simple emotion
• Daydreamer
• Sensitive
• New babies or pregnancy
Archetype: The Empath
The Empath is the emotional and energetic gauge for the environment they are in. They will be able to sense what is going on in an instant and they are VERY hard to mislead as they know what is really going on. While they are extremely sensitive, this is not something that is a weakness; it is a true gift—especially when it is honed into something that works in their favour.
This archetype can often find it hard to speak up at work or in a relationship because they have a lot of conflicting feelings (not all of them theirs either) going on within them and around them. They love being with other people, especially those few who truly understand them and allow them to be themselves.
Small businesses that allow this archetype to set their own schedules are perfect for this archetype because they can manage their energy better. This is not to say that Empaths are unable to work in larger businesses or conventional office spaces, but they tend to thrive more when they are allowed to control who they invite into their energetic space and for how long.
Ideal careers for the Page of Cups is any career that is aligned with working with creative energy and art: painter, poet, writer, actor, sculptor, dancer, visual artist.
The Knight of Cups
Element: Water
Zodiac: Pisces
Age: 12–21 Years (inclusive)
Timing: Weeks
Season: Spring
Mantra: Love is the highest power
Keywords
• Acts on emotions
• Self-discovery through love
• Self-discovery through emotions
• Poet
• Casanova
• Infatuation
• Service to love
Archetype: The Romantic
Hold on to your headboard, you are in for one wild ride when it comes to this archetype. If you are looking for someone to wrap you up in their world and make you feel special then look no further than the Romantic. They will wine and dine you like nobody else can. Just don’t expect them to give you a copy of their apartment key.
If the Romantic is not self-aware, they will leave a string of broken hearts and pissed off exs and friends behind them. Emotional collateral is high with these shadow Romantics. They simply take what they want and leave.
This is a truly expressive and creative soul who is usually into many art forms. They love to work with mediums of all kinds and will surround themselves with beautiful things. They care about the social and personal image and feel as though they have a role to uphold—one they cherish.
Ideal careers for the Knight of Cups/Romantic include artistic endeavours of all kinds: graphic design, visual design, photographers, poets, actors, singers, tattoo artists, writer, dancers.
The Queen of Cups
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Age: 22 Years +
Timing: Months
Season: Spring
Mantra: I nurture through love and emotions
Keywords
• Emotional person
• Emotional poise
• Caregiver
• Nurturing
• Passive power
• Emotionally manipulative
• Drama queen
• Self-sacrificing
Archetype: The Mystic
There are two words you can use to sum up this archetype: mysterious and magical. There is something that you just can’t put your finger on with this person, and they like it that way. They are a walking spiritual ham radio.
If they are struggling with their own shadow side, they will turn on the water works to get their way and go from emotionally boiling to arctic freeze in seconds.
They crave true acceptance more than anything from their significant other and will likely hide their intuitive talents until they feel safe to share that most intimate part of themselves with their lovers and even family.
Ideal careers for the Queen of Cups include therapist, counsellor, midwife, doula, doctor, nurse, naturopath, herbalist, osteopath, shaman, witch, tarot reader, social worker, and medium.
The King of Cups
Element: Water
Zodiac: Scorpio
Age: 22 Years +
Timing: Years
Season: Spring
Mantra: I lead with my heart
Keywords
• Maturity
• Emotionally strong
• Emotional ruler
• Head of the family
• Sensitive New Age Person
• Lack of Sympathy
• Cut off from emotions
Archetype: Hades
Deep and considerate. This archetype can look into the depths of your soul with one glance. They want to explore all aspects of life and are not afraid to tackle often taboo subjects or areas of work.
If they have not done any of their own personal work or shadow work, they are likely to be someone who deflects and manipulates. They can even just be flat out cruel.
They love intensely and completely and will do just about anything for the people they adore. Their family is the most important thing to them. Once crossed or betrayed, they are very hard to get forgiveness from.
Ideal/possible careers for the King of Cups include doctor, humanitarian, therapist, psychologist, philosopher, artist, spiritual leader, mortician, or palliative care worker.