CHRYSALIS

TAROT

Written by Toney Brooks

Paintings by Holly Sierra

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INTRODUCTION
Tarot is about achieving your destiny; that
co-creative, co-operative, maddening march
through life filled with chance, chicanery and
choice. The pursuit of personal destiny is a
struggle to find inner peace, to find balance
between an ego that wants and takes and a
psyche that allows and gives.
By your side on your quest for self-fulfillment is
an unseen force. Its an energy field known by
many names and recognized by many masks; a
force that informs your psyche and nudges you
forward. In the Chrysalis Tarot, we refer to this
force as the Otherworld.
In modern times, as tarot became associated
with mysticism, divination and magic, users
noticed the cards uncanny ability to flesh out
future possibilities. Tarots illumination of your
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psyche is a vital component in the art of listening to your internal voice, raising self-awareness and informing decisions.
We invite you to browse through the Chrysalis
Tarot cards. Youll find familiar and unfamiliar
trump cards making up the Major Arcana.
These 22 cards numbered 0 to 21 represent Otherworld characters and archetypes. Next up, the
40 Pip cards, numbered Ace through Ten in each
suit, feature scenes that inspire personal reflection and stimulate your psychic intuition and
imagination. The four suits that make up the
Minor Arcana are: Stones (Pentacles); Mirrors
(Cups); Spirals (Wands); and Scrolls (Swords).
Finally, youll see we have replaced the traditional 16 Court cards with a fun-loving troupe
of medieval troubadours. These merrymakers
represent real-life messengers inspired by the
Otherworld to assist you, especially at critical
moments and troubling crossroads. Tarot invites
questions, inspires the mind and whisks you on
an adventurous journey within, a journey that
is revealing, informative and fun. We trust it
will be as fruitful as those journeys that led us
to imagine and create this unique tarot deck.

THE
MAJOR ARCANA
Traditionally in tarot the Major Arcana, or
trump cards, are the decks spiritual cards.
Allow your Third Eye to study and reflect upon
the images on the Chrysalis Major Arcana
cards. They convey different meanings to different people through their symbolism.

0 MERLIN
Traditional Titles: FOOL or HERO
Attributes:
NEW BEGINNINGS

HEALING
Merlins cuddly cat draws you at once into his
mystery and magic. Cats, who have nine lives,
symbolize rebirth, and nine indicates completion and perfection. Cats are forever curious
and quick to take risks. While journeying into
the unknown always involves risks, there are
significant rewards for those willing to dive in
deeply with an open mind.
Merlins serpent-headed staff is a symbol of
his power as a healer. The snake is a positive
symbol indicating renewal and rebirth, the
major theme of this card. In your reading,
Merlin signifies innocence and potential. He
constantly reminds you to let go of anxiety and
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preconceived notions about where youre

going and how youll get there. Approach
your own heros journey with a carefree attitude and have faith in Merlins transforming
magic. He will be constantly at your side as
you explore Chrysalis Tarot.

I RAVENS
Traditional Title: THE MAGICIAN
Attributes:
SYNCHRONICITY
MESSENGER
The playful Chrysalis ravens make things
happen. They play a game with pearls, which
symbolize moonlight, mysticism and the
magical phenomenon called synchronicity.
The ravens, when not plotting mischief,
perch in the upper branchesthe spiritual
realmof the Tree of Life.
Ravens generate synchronicity in your life to
help you become more mindful. The Ravens
message is to take care to see and catch
these magic moments. The Ravens card in
your reading is a heads-up to keep a good
lookout for synchronicitydont let it pass by
unnoticed! Ravens also indicate youre now
entering a new cycle in your life afresh with
exciting possibilities.

II SORCERESS
Traditional Title: THE HIGH PRIESTESS
Attributes:
MYSTICISM
MAGIC
Sorceress Morgan Le Fay is pictured in vibrant
hues of mysticism and magic. Her talisman represents the pomegranate, food of the Otherworld
and a symbol of the Triple Goddess. We can feel
the fruitful energy swirling in the background as
it explodes in a crescendo of bursting light from
Morgans hand. Woven spirals symbolize the
infinite transformative energy of the Sorceress.
In your reading, Morgan points to one of your
more challenging encounters in attaining transformation. Morgan does her magic at the curtain
that separates the seen and unseen worlds. The
ravens, insatiably curious when magic is active,
swoop in to flavor her cauldron with magical
synchronicity, those coincidences that confirm
youre on the right track.

III GAIA
Traditional Title: THE EMPRESS
Attributes:
NURTURING
ABUNDANCE
The ground we walk upon belongs to a holistic,
conscious, self-regulating biospherea oneness
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we call Gaia, who sustains all life on Earth.

Gaia is surrounded by the abundant beauty
of her creation. She cradles a white dove, symbolic of peace, love and divinity. A nest filled
with robin eggs represents birth and renewal. In
your reading, Gaia symbolizes new ideas, new
beginnings, new understandings, and sometimes even a new baby. This scene is flush with
symbolism: the snail cautions you to be patient,
the mouse to be trustful, and the lotus flower to
be pure in heart.
Gaia is one of the Chrysalis cards honoring the
Great Mother. When Gaia graces your reading
she reminds you to be a positive, nurturing and
loving person. By doing so, with her you will
co-create your own abundance.

IV GREEN MAN
Traditional Title: THE EMPEROR
Attributes:
STRUCTURE
NURTURING
Your inner voice is symbolized by Green Mans
companion butterfly. It speaks to you in many
meaningful ways through dreams, memory
and intuition. This becomes apparent in readings where Green Man appears, so pay close
attention to surrounding cards. As Gaias spiritual consort, Green Man reigns with the Sun
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card as a patriarch and judicious father figure.

Green Mans constant refrain is harmonious
coexistence, balance and structure. Count on
him to reveal unexpected signs in nature to validate your dreams, memories and intuition. His
unmatched imaginative energy inspires you to
ever-greater accomplishments.

V DIVINE CHILD
Traditional Title: THE HIEROPHANT
Attribute:
SELF-DISCOVERY
The Divine Child archetype symbolizes your
full potential. The child, male or female, is surrounded by reminders of transformation, such
as the butterflies and frog. The colors on the palette represent emotions and choices. The scallop
shell design represents the many pathways a pilgrim takes in search of enlightenment. They all
lead to inner light, divinity and self-discovery,
symbolized by a single candle.
Most tarot decks title this card the Hierophant,
a religious authority figure. In Chrysalis Tarot,
the task of spiritual growth is an individual
responsibility that requires an open mind and
critical thinking. When Divine Child lights up
your reading, you are asked to embrace yourself.
Self-acceptance through self-discovery is the
way of the seeker and the pathway to destiny.
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VI LOVERS
Traditional Title: THE LOVERS
Attributes:
UNITY
ONENESS
Joyful forest animals gather around a Celtic
marriage ceremony beside the Tree of Life.
The Lovers card evokes the union of opposites
through the natural energy of mutual attraction. This celebration of Oneness is animated
by spiritual energy and great expectation.
When the Lovers card appears in your reading,
it may or may not have to do with a wedding.
The Lovers can also symbolize the reconciliation of conflicting values or beliefs. Whether
this reconciliation involves romantic love or
your worldview, this card anticipates a significant leap forward. When Lovers appear in your
reading, the irrepressible drive that moves you
to bite the forbidden apple and exit the garden
of delusion takes command.

VII HERNE THE HUNTER

Traditional Title: THE CHARIOT
Attributes:
FOCUS

DIVINE ASSISTANCE
The mighty Herne leads his wild hunt through
the countryside and dense forest amid the
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clamor of baying hounds, braying horses and

the screeching winds of a fierce winter storm. He
symbolizes the dogged might of your willpower
to overcome obstacles. Hernes helmet sports the
majestic horns of the red stag, Lord of the Forest.
Three stars of Orions Belt above his head represent the three Celestial Personages who tend the
gateway to higher consciousness.
Hernes presence in your reading foretells success, and offers affirmative response to any specific query you presented to the cards.

VIII MAAT
Traditional Titles: JUSTICE
Attribute:
BALANCE
Maat, the Egyptian goddess of justice, truth and
order, holds creation in equilibrium to prevent
a return to primeval chaos. Her wings spread
the promise of motherly protection and love
throughout your reading. Maats primary symbol
is an ostrich feather, which represents truth. Her
lioness companion is named Sekhmet, Lioness
of the Sun. In ancient Egypt, the lotus flower of
rebirth was Sekhmets personal symbol. She protects the righteous and destroys the wicked. Like
a stalking lioness, Sekhmet reminds you to take a
cautious, deliberate approach to problems. Maat
warns you to harness your impulsive ego and not
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allow it to push you headfirst into poor choices.

Sekhmets energy assures you that thoughtfulness and balance will prevail.

IX STORYTELLER
Traditional Title: THE HERMIT
Attributes:
WISDOM

CONTEMPLATION
The Storyteller appears in your reading to
announce an opportunity for introspection.
She cradles her sacred healing orb, the symbol
of a life examined. A pair of orioles denotes her
shape-shifting abilities and mystical connection to distant realms. A crown of ferns at her
brow assures you of sincerity and friendship.
Storyteller asks you to confide in her. She invites
you to elevate your apprehensions, secrets and
desires to full conscious awareness. When Storyteller appears in your reading, it means the time
is favorable for quiet solitude. Her meditation
mandalas can turn your dreams into reality.

X WHEEL
Traditional Title: THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Attribute:
CONSEQUENCE
The Wheel emerges from the Tree of Life,
reminding you that life resembles a game of
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chance. The devotional figurine is Fortuna, goddess of fate and luck. Attaining destiny, Wheels
highest desire for you involves life cycles of
action and consequence. The Wheel asks you
to recall experiences that at the time seemed
insignificant, but in hindsight reveal a path
that eventually led to some greater purpose.
Such mysteries illuminate the meaning and
the power of the Wheel. In your reading, the
Wheel suggests that youve arrived at a critical juncture in the present cycle. The Wheel,
Fortuna and aromatic sage wafting from the
smudging pot remind you that you control your
life through the choices you make.

XI PAPA LEGBA
Traditional Title: STRENGTH
Attribute:
INNER STRENGTH
Papa Legba wiles away his time on a stone wall
in the middle of the 22 Major Arcana. He stands
between you and destinys pathway higher up
on the ridge. Two candles, an unusual staff, and
handy knapsack indicate he is master of the
mystical gateway between your subconscious
mind and the Otherworld. Summoned by drumbeats of spiritual wakefulness, Papa navigates
your Chrysalis exploration of the unseen world.
He reminds you that inner strength and self-con13

trol are required to attain higher consciousness.

In your reading, Papa draws attention to desires
that may pose a conflict to personal destiny
and self-fulfillment. The transforming energy of
Papa Legba, depicted by the engraving on the
rock wall, asks you to let go and surrender your
ego to the guidance found in this reading.

XII CELTIC OWL

Traditional Title: THE HANGED MAN
Attribute:
REBIRTH
Celtic Owl urges you to seek out wisdom and
open your mind to new ways of thinking. The
interwoven Celtic knot reminds you to be
mindful of the intricacies and connectivity of
all creation. The unseen world remains dark to
many because its reality is doubted or denied.
An owl has the ability to see clearly in the black
of night. Against starry skies, Celtic Owl symbolizes seeing creation holistically and suggests
this as a personal goal to consider. However,
this goal cannot be achieved quickly; it requires
patience, imagination and frequent contemplation. Only if you embrace the divine light can
Celtic Owl help you attain the harmony, peace
and transformation taught by all the great sages.
Celtic Owl artwork was inspired in part by a
nature photograph taken by John Hendrickson.

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XIII ARIADNE
Traditional Title: DEATH
Attribute:
TRANSFORMATION
This card takes you to the center of Ariadnes
labyrinth where youll meet the dreaded Minotaur. Ariadne, Celtic goddess of the gates of
time, offers you a spool of yarn to unwind as
you proceed so you can safely trace your way out
of the labyrinth. The Minotaur symbolizes your
shadow-side, the part of your psyche where negative thoughts lurk alongside repressed feelings
such as anger, guilt and selfishness. You successfully slay the metaphorical Minotaur and free
yourself when you take full ownership of these
flaws and grant unconditional forgiveness to
others. The presence of Ariadne in your reading
suggests that you assist a friend or loved one in
finding his own way out of a dark corner.

XIV GOLDEN FLOWER

Traditional Title: TEMPERANCE
Attributes:
HARMONY

MEDITATION
Golden Flowers sunburst mandala prompts you
to meditate upon the natural ebb and flow of
lifes ups and downs. The fish portray active
restoration of balance through appreciation
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and acceptance, as opposed to resistance and

resignation. The butterflies symbolize Golden
Flowers energy radiating outward as evolving
consciousness.
The Major Arcana archetypes in Chrysalis Tarot
are the emanations of eons of human history,
memory and experience accessible to the conscious mind through active meditation. In your
reading, Golden Flower means you are drawing
nearer to conscious awareness.

XV BELLA ROSA
Traditional Title: THE DEVIL
Attribute:
DETACHMENT
Mystical Bella Rosa struts through Carnevale de
Venezia attired in safe anonymity. Her persona
is a fabrication symbolized by her mask, a projection of who she really is deep down inside.
Most of us behave similarly and doing so is
healthy, unless you permit yourself to over-identify with a false persona. Bella Rosa assures you
that its okay to be yourself. Bella Rosa clutches
her looking glass, a symbol of self-indulgence
and a narcissistic ego. Her red rose symbolizes
detachment. Bella Rosa is about understanding
the benefit of detachment from material obsessions and unhealthy habits. The encouraging
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Ouroboros symbol (a snake eating its own tail)

indicates rebirth and fulfillment of a cycle.

XVI KALI
Traditional Title: THE TOWER
Attribute:
CREATIVE DESTRUCTION
Kali personifies the cleansing energy of creative destruction as she restores balance to your
life. This card indicates you may be stubbornly
clinging to something or someone, a mindset or
worldview that is incompatible with your quest
for self-fulfillment. Therefore, your challenge is
to deconstruct this physical or mental architecture, whatever it may be, and move forward.
Some find that forging new paths and altering circumstances is daunting. Kali beckons your cooperation in restoring harmony and balance. The
skulls, which are positive symbols, signify transition to an evolved state of being. The lightning
flashes from her tongue are verbal calls to action.

XVII ELPI
Traditional Title: THE STAR
Attributes:
HOPE
CHOICES
Each evening when the sun sets, Elpi, whose
name means hope, lights her Golden Censor and
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prepares to dash across the sky. With help from

four steeds, which symbolize the four winds, she
sets the darkened skies ablaze with fiery lights to
symbolize the good things that got away.
When Pandora opened her mythological box, a
swarm of evil escaped into the world. Hope was
the only good thing that remained behind. Elpi
is that promise of hope and brighter days. She
reminds you never to despair as you confront
lifes inevitable misfortunes. Elpi reminds you
that the choices you make today determine your
future, and always to visualize destiny bathed
in hopeful starlight.

XVIII MOON
Traditional Title: THE MOON
Attribute:
REFLECTION
A surrealistic dreamscape invites you to drift
into the depths of your subconscious mind. The
bejeweled crescent moon is crowned with an
eight-pointed star. She embraces the tiny island
as a mother might embrace a bewildered child.
The Moon calls you to creative reflection. Her
mysteries will be revealed in due course when
you least expect them. If you feel stranded and
bewildered, energize your goals and aspirations
with positive thoughts. The Moon is about the
joyful celebration of your success. An encounter
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with the Moon is an encounter with the Great

Mother, who asks you to listen attentively to your
inner voice, dreams and intuition. They have
amazing power to alter your future.

XIX SUN
Traditional Title: THE SUN
Attribute:
EMPOWERMENT
In a moment of tenderness, Sun sheds a fatherly
tear because so many of his children neglect
beauty, truth and justice in favor of materialism,
power and dogma. Yet even a lamenting Sun is an
excellent card to have in your reading. In addition to brightening your day with boundless optimism, Sun empowers you to see your endeavors
to successful conclusions. The Sun symbolizes
enlightenment, which is depicted as conscious
awareness flowing in eight directions. The Sun
and Moon inspire you to take a break from your
busy routine and reconnect with nature.

XX PHOENIX
Traditional Title: JUDGMENT
Attribute:
RESOLUTION
The mythological Phoenix rises brilliantly
from the fire and ashes of creative destruction.
This archetype is about lessons learned, order
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restored and the dawn of a new day. This is

always a welcome card to see in your reading.
Phoenix calls your attention to the energies of
consciousness flowing from the Otherworld.
Phoenixs radiant colors indicate high energies
of inspirational consciousness stirring in your
life. This card heralds a time of resolution and
restoration; a time to reap rewards and trust
your instincts and intuition.

XXI PSYCHE
Traditional Title: THE WORLD
Attribute:
ASCENSION
Psyche dances onto the world stage to herald
your glorious success. This card is about those
moments of clarity that bring quantum leaps
of awareness and understanding. Transformation is a lifelong work in progress, a continuing
quest for renewal and growth. When one
growth cycle ends another begins. You travel
through many doorways on the quest for fulfillment. Psyches message is to mind the thresholds lest you become stuck in the certitude of
absolutes and cease to grow. Psyche translates
as either soul or butterfly in Greek. As a beautiful butterfly, Psyche symbolizes the transformation of consciousness called ascension, your
highest calling.
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THE MINOR ARCANA

The 40 cards numbered Ace through 10 are
called Pips and can be thought of as tarots
consciousness cards. The various characteristics of the Pips provide the mortar that binds
your reading into a coherent whole. The Pips
encourage you to employ your own creativity
and intuition and infer the cards deeper
meaning while being guided by the keywords
and artistic symbolism.

THE SUIT OF STONES

Traditional Names: PENTACLES or COINS
Values:
HAPPINESS

PROSPERITY
Stones represent the element of Earth, matter and
material consciousness. The suits highest values
are material happiness and prosperity. Stones
help you identify specific material or physical
values exerting influence upon your reading:
values that can be desirable or undesirable.
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ACE of STONES
Keyword: ABUNDANCE

The Ace of Stones depicts a sacred megalith like

those found in Stone Age circles located in many
parts of the world. The Ace of Stones reaches into
the morning sky warmed by brush strokes of soft
sunlight heralding the beginning of a new day
or cycle. The sacred stone appears as an outcrop
on a hillock covered by lush, spring flora. Its a
scene bristling with the energies of fresh beginnings and the promises of endless possibilities.
In your reading, this very positive, affirming
card indicates abundance. You can expect to
attain your immediate goals with thoughtful
planning and flexibility.

TWO of STONES
Keyword: TRUST

The King of the Forest reminds you to maintain your balance and trust your next step.
Sheaths of windswept ice in this scene give way
to rippling, clear waters as winter gives way
to springtime. This card is about trusting and
cooperating with emerging energies. When the
season changes, the bear emerges from hibernation, and the once frozen lake bubbles anew
with life. In your reading, this card tells you
to balance contrasting energies and to remain
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firmly grounded, sure-footed and secure like the

mighty bear.

THREE of STONES
Keyword: PLANNING

The Three of Stones card signifies a culmination of your efforts: your planning, hard work
and dedication have paid off. But the journey
continues. What hidden surprises await you as
the trilithon chamber beckons you hither? The
triquetras on the upright stones symbolize protection. The comforting campfire invites you to
approach the Tree of Lifes hidden realm. The
owls are named Strength, Growth and Interconnectedness. This card affirms that youve hit on
the right plan and should carry forward.

FOUR of STONES
Keyword: POSSESSIONS

An ornately bejeweled chest filled with your

most prized possessions blocks the pathway
to self-understanding. This card might be a
warning not to overvalue material things. Or,
it could signal that youve become reticent to
making needed changes in your life. The Four
of Stones is frequently presented as a card
fraught with troubles, but as with most things,
proper balance is key. While the Four of Stones
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acknowledges your accomplishments to date,

now may be an ideal time to slide the chest to
one side and consider the higher matters of life.

FIVE of STONES
Keyword: DESOLATION

Cards numbered five in tarot usually point to a

misfortune or hardship to overcome. With the
Five of Stones, this misfortune is often material
or financial. Desolation, however, might also be
the result of loneliness or isolation, as depicted
on this card. The most encouraging symbol on
the Five of Stones is the wild cherry tree, which
signifies renewal, regeneration, a fresh start or
improved outlook. This card is the silver lining
to the clouds of hardship everyone endures.

SIX of STONES
Keyword: CARITAS

Six talismans carved from beryl gemstones

swing from the Tree of Life. The green ones are
emeralds; the gold ones are called heliodors or
Gifts of the Sun. This card is about giving and
receiving. The green and gold talismans symbolize caritascharity of love for others and
charity of love for self. The Tree of Lifes interwoven energy flows upward from its roots to nurture personal growth and self-understanding.
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In your reading, this card draws your attention

to charity, empathy and acceptance of others.

SEVEN of STONES
Keyword: REGRET

Meditating beside an ancient stone arch, the

maiden Syrinx reflects on her choices and the
rewards they may bring. This pastoral scene
above the sacred River Ladon winds a thread of
hope through the lush valley below. Surely the
river will wash away the maidens regret just as
it healed Demeter, whose red poppies confirm
that the Seven of Stones is about healing. Even if
the result of recent actions produced the desired
effect, a vague sense of regret may still linger.
Follow Demeters example and toss regret and
sorrow into the river, and get on with life.

EIGHT of STONES
Keyword: INGENUITY

Stonehenge is a living testament to the ingenuity of the ancients. This inviting scene is alive
with a flurry of pictograms, including one of the
red deer. His antlers were used to make picks to
unearth the foundations for these huge stones.
Other tools and a clay crucible symbolize the
end of Stone Age technology. Accordingly, this
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card says a new and exciting change is on your

horizon. An encouraging card to have, the Eight
of Stones suggests a successful endeavor may be
nearing its conclusion, and that nows a good
time to think about your transition.

NINE of STONES
Keyword: INDIFFERENCE

A meticulously ordered group of nine stones

represents the well-earned accomplishments of
hard work and diligence. This maiden has realized theres more to life than security and material possessions. Her decision set in stone, she
confidently turns her back to the old and sets her
sights on a brave new adventure. Her shamans
walking stick symbolizes cosmic connection
between the worlds. It also symbolizes authority
as she lets go and takes control of her own life.
The Nine of Stones is about taking stock from
time to time, weighing options carefully and
being willing to take risks.

TEN of STONES
Keyword: POSSESSIVE

Woe to the soul who attempts to wrestle away

this sprites prized possessions that he worked
so hard for. This sprite has become entwined
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in an aggressive and possessive overgrowth of

vines, a negative representation of worldly ties
that bind. These Gordian knots define who he
is and, unless he detaches himself psychologically, threaten to stymie personal growth and
his physical well-being. The Ten of Stones is
about healthy choices to prioritize your success
in the material world. Tarot cards numbered ten
signify transition to the next growth cycle once
your priorities are balanced.

THE SUIT of MIRRORS

Traditional Name: CUPS
Values:
NOURISHMENT

LOVE
Mirrors represent the element of Water and
introspective consciousness. The specific attributes of Mirrors are feelings and emotions. The
suits highest values are nourishment and love.
The Mirror pips accentuate the values of self-examination and self-awareness.
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ACE of MIRRORS
Keyword: FEELINGS

As with all aces, the Ace of Mirrors heralds a

new beginning. While the suit of Stones navigates the physical realm, the suit of Mirrors
reflects the watery currents of feelings and the
tides of human emotion. On this card you meet
Daphne, a water nymph and daughter of Gaia.
The Ace of Mirrors means either new romantic
love, symbolized by the two candles, or a steady
flow of creative energy. The turtle knows good
fortune both in water and on land. The sea
plants to either side of Daphne symbolize subterranean energy influencing a new project.

TWO of MIRRORS
Keyword: UNION

The Two of Mirrors card is concerned with

union, beauty and partnership. Two snuggling
swans proclaim ever
lasting love and bring a
joyful message of mutual commitment. They
foretell a new romance, a budding business
partnership or a new, enduring friendship. The
union of two hearts brings promise of loyalty
and mutual respect. The swans matching mirrors are reminders to project positive energy so it
can reflect back upon you.

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THREE of MIRRORS
Keyword: COMPASSION

The Three of Mirrors is about coming together

in joyful celebration with family and friends.
The lion and lamb symbolize a harmonious
sense of self-acceptance we must discover and
nurture within our own hearts before we are
capable of extending compassion to others.
The implicit message of the Three of Mirrors
in your reading is Do No Harm. This is a card
that exudes happiness and optimism. It bodes
new romance, creative new ventures or simply
a joyful occasion to see yourself reflected in the
mirrors of love, compassion and good fortune.

FOUR of MIRRORS
Keyword: DETACHMENT

Daphne the water nymph has shape-shifted

into an alluring mermaid. The four mirrors
symbolize security and stability. When at her
emotional best, shes empathetic and nurturing
in relationships. When at her human worst,
however, she becomes detached, neglectful or
even mean. This occurs when overwrought
emotions hold sway, a condition spawning
self-indulgent behavior. In your reading, this
card cautions you not to unintentionally sabotage your relationships.
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FIVE of MIRRORS
Keyword: FORGIVENESS

This card is about overcoming disenchantment

and gaining healing through forgiveness. In
your reading, the Five of Mirrors may signify
a broken romance or some difficult emotional
upheaval that needs to be set right. For guidance, your eyes turn to Quan Yin, who rises
sublimely from a five-mirror lotus flower. Quan
Yins story is one of hope from the depths of
adversity, joy from the depths of sorrow, and
justification from the depths of deceit. Whatever wrongs you may have suffered will heal
with time. But wounds heal faster and bear
fewer scars when you grant gifts of mercy and
compassion to those who have wronged you.

SIX of MIRRORS
Keyword: MEMORIES

This delightful chap is an Irish sidhe, a childlike, fun-loving nature spirit who is particularly
fond of flowers, music and water. This card is
about fanciful flights of memory, as symbolized
by the six reflecting pools. Each pool reflects
memories from different time periods. The Six
of Mirrors indicates, for better or worse, energy
patterns that affect the present and perhaps
mold your future. This card points to unseen
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activities that rely upon your maintaining balance and harmony in your life.

SEVEN of MIRRORS
Keyword: DISCERNMENT

The Lady of Shalott spends day in and day out

isolated in her tower chamber. For her, the reality
of the outside world is trapped in seven mirrors.
This leaves her confused and unsatisfied, if not
tormented, by the fleeting illusions she must
weave into her tapestry of destiny. The Seven of
Mirrors is about discernment, false reality and
free will. A crystalline vessel symbolizing purity
reminds you to keep a firm grip on what is real
and what is illusion when making important
decisions. Although you may feel confused or
conflicted, the time draws nigh to weigh options
and make your choice.

EIGHT of MIRRORS
Keyword: SELFLESS

Celtic Vates, like the one pictured on the Eight of

Mirrors, are Druid prophets who concern themselves with lifes higher mysteries. This Vate
follows Arianrhod, the Moon Goddess of the
Silver Wheel who hails from the Isle of Avalon.
She is depicted on his walking stick as a symbol
of wisdom and fate. In your reading, the Eight
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of Mirrors card urges you to pursue the words

of the prophets written on the mountainsides
of self-awareness. The eight mirrors lining the
sacred path reflect the teachings of the great
sages: selflessness, truthfulness, harmlessness,
mindfulness, respectfulness, goodness, peacefulness and righteousness.

NINE of MIRRORS
Keyword: JOY

The Nine of Mirrors radiates the vibrational

energy of Quan Yins Golden Flower. The Flowers genies have been let out of their vases and
now joyfully frolic in the Tree of Life. They
invite you to make a wishthe Nine of Mirrors
is Chrysalis Tarots wish card! Raindrops are
falling everywhere, bringing peace, balance
and harmony upon all areas of your life. It also
tells you to pay special attention to the meaning
of nearby Major Arcana cards.

TEN OF MIRRORS
Keyword: PEACE

The rainbow dove of peace ferries ten pretty

mirrors that represent an emerging new cycle
for you, as well as emotional fulfillment in the
present cycle. The Ten of Mirrors is one of the
most positive cards in the Chrysalis deck. It
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signals contentment and joy and may allude to

marriage, enduring friendship or the thrill of a
new adventure.
This card is about just letting things be. Very
little effort on your part is required now. Trying
to control a romantic situation could send
it afoul. The Ten of Mirrors indicates youve
attained a significant goal and are well prepared when opportunity knocks.

THE SUIT OF SPIRALS

Traditional Name: WANDS
Values:
PASSION
PERSONAL GROWTH
The Chrysalis Tarot Spirals represent rational
thinking and the element of Fire. The specific
attribute of the Suit of Spirals is Energy. The suits
highest values are passion and personal growth.

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ACE of SPIRALS
Keyword: ENERGY

The raw power and energy of the proud Aries

ram introduces the Suit of Spirals. Like all tarot
Aces, this too is a positive, growth-oriented card.
The feathers symbolize accomplishments of
your imagination as well as a spiritual renaissance. The iridescent peacock feather is a sign
of transformation. All Aces represent seeds that
must be nourished physically, emotionally and
spiritually to reach full potential. The Ace of
Spirals symbolizes the energy of mental nourishment: new ideas, fresh inspirations and stimulating opportunities. This card indicates that it
is an ideal time for setting goals.

TWO of SPIRALS
Keyword: CHOICE

This card is about making choices and planning

ahead just as this little bird is doing. The Two
of Spirals cautions that all information needed
to make an informed decision may not yet be
apparent. The bird feeds her instinctive creative
energies while patiently discerning between her
choices, depicted by contrasting patterns of spiraling energy. Our clever mother-to-be chose to
build in a mulberry tree, a symbol of wisdom
and patience. The Two of Spirals tells you to
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weigh pros and cons carefully in the matters

before you. Then, be patient and choose wisely.

THREE of SPIRALS
Keyword: CONTEMPLATION

This card arouses a thoughtful Cambodian

monk from his meditation. He senses a helping
hand may be required to move a project along
to successful completion. This cards energy
is self-expressive, so final decisions are yours
alone to make. However, the Three of Spirals is
about maintaining an open mind and entertaining the helpful counsel of others. Active
contemplation assists your decision making by
producing crystalline energy that clears your
head. This card reminds you that the rigors of
everyday life may sap your energy, and urges
you to slow things down.

FOUR of SPIRALS
Keyword: SOLITUDE

The emerging energy of the Four of Spirals

suggests its time for peaceful solitude and
introspection. This heralds an opportunity to
regather and recharge by changing your perspective. The waxing crescent moon indicates
that its a good time to clean the interior of your
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Harvest Home, as the broom loudly suggests.

Clearly, this card says you need to sweep something away.
The Four of Spirals is also about relaxing to
enjoy the fruits of your labor and lifes great
rewards. Visualize yourself observing a new
world of possibilities from the upper floor picture window. Its a new season and a fresh
challenge is on the horizon.

FIVE of SPIRALS
Keyword: SHADOW

A mighty dragon hurls the conflicting energies

of fiery spirals deep into crevasses of your subconscious mind. These fireballs cast shadows
representing repressed feelings of resentment,
unhealthy desires and self-centeredness or
greed.
The twelve-petal lotus mandala depicted on
the dragons wing provides an inviting focal
point for contemplation. The Five of Spirals in
your reading asks you to shine the light of conscious awareness on your own shadows and
subdue them. Struggles customarily associated
with this card are interior conflicts. With effort
and diligence youll vanquish any dragons
that haunt you.
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SIX of SPIRALS
Keyword: SUCCESS

In the light of a full moon, six unfurled clooties

sway from a sacred hawthorn tree. The Celts tied
bits of cloth called clooties on trees near springs
and wells where nature spirits dwell as votive
offerings. The practice continues today. Clooties
have come to symbolize wishes fulfilled.
In your reading, the Six of Spirals spells success.
Persistence has paid off, a goal was accomplished, a wish was granted. Now the hawthorn
tree symbolizes transitionthe shedding of
leaves to make way for new growth. If you hoped
for a positive sign, the Six of Spirals could be it!

SEVEN of SPIRALS
Keyword: ASSERTION

A well-rested bear focuses his piercing gaze on

an unnamed intruder. The Seven of Spirals is
about assertion and defending your turf. Turf
can be a metaphor for your business, your
personal beliefs or even your right as an adult
simply to exercise your own free will.
The bear symbolizes the inner strength and
confidence required to assert yourself with
authority. The meaning of the Seven of Spirals

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is to stand firm while holding overwrought emotions in check. Be tenacious and unyielding like
the bear and you will prevail.

EIGHT of SPIRALS
Keyword: ANSWERS

A red stag leaps majestically through the dense

thicket surrounding his magical forest. A Hunters Moon tells you his instincts and intuition are
piqued to their highest vibration. The Eight of
Spirals is about swift progress and receipt of long
sought answers, symbolized by shooting stars.
The Eight of Spirals bodes well for rapid progress
and successful conclusion of unresolved matters.
The Hunters Moon, also known as the Blood
Moon, marks a time when ancestral energy
from the Otherworld reaches its highest peak. In
your reading, this card says to pay attention to
random thoughts and peculiar dreams.

NINE of SPIRALS
Keyword: PERSEVERANCE

The ancient wind-blower Aeolus, Captain of the

Four Winds, sends gently spiraling winds in your
direction when the Nine of Spirals unfurls. The
circling ravens symbolize the cardinal winds:
north, south, east and west, which represent
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energies of change. Wind is the great cosmic

organizer. The Nine of Spirals is about holding
fast to your course and shaping creative solutions when ill winds blow. Like all tarot cards
numbered nine, this card signals completion of
your efforts and success.

TEN of SPIRALS
Keyword: CROSSROADS

Oh, to be fully human! This centaur is sometimes ruled by his human heart, other times by
his base instincts. Bound up bundles of negative energy symbolize his past regrets, missed
opportunities and unbecoming behavioran
unbearable burden. He arrives at a crossroads,
the ultimate symbol for life-changing choice.
The Ten of Spirals in your reading is a cue to
improve your energy and lighten your load.
Draw the reins in on the difficult cycle this card
signifies and choose the high road. This card
says, Dont play the blame game; put the past
behind you and dont look back.

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SUIT OF SCROLLS
Traditional Name: SWORDS
Values: INTUITION

CLARITY
Scrolls represent the element of Air and the
intellect. The specific attribute of the Suit of
Scrolls is Intuition, which is the suits highest
value. Scrolls are truth-bearing cards pointing
to clarity of thought.

ACE of SCROLLS
Keyword: INTUITION

A wise raven perches on a parchment scroll

where knowledge of the higher things in life
is written. Nearby keys symbolize abundant
energy and raw potential to be unlocked. The
Ace of Scrolls heralds a creative impulse to be
nurtured through expansion of your mind, as
symbolized by the bending tree remaining tall
in the face of adversity. Unlocking energy powerful enough to change the way you see things
brings mental conflict. Complacent souls may
actively oppose you. This Ace says stand fast.
Sheer determination and the will to succeed
assure your victory.

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TWO of SCROLLS
Keyword: FANTASY

A winged, black unicorn is a rare sight indeed.

She symbolizes immense, swift power and contradiction. This card is about facing difficult
choices and trusting your instincts. But first it
reminds you to order your life and maintain perspective. A particular dilemma you face could
require a flight of fantasy. Avoid the tendency
to overthink a complex problem. By taking
a fantastical, imaginative, even impractical
approach, you may hit upon a practical solution. The unicorns horn signifies the sword of
counterintuitive thinking that penetrates the
highest realms of wisdom.

THREE of SCROLLS
Keyword: REJECTION

The Three of Scrolls is about the pain of letting

go. Our sorrowful fox sheds purple teardrops of
emancipation and freedom. Newfound freedom
is often accompanied by painful feelings such
as rejection, betrayal or broken promises. Times
of difficulty and sadness are like violent emotional thunderstorms. Once they pass, rainbows
appear. The Three of Scrolls asks you to visualize
a rainbows violet band of light. This color vibration connects you to the Otherworlds unseen
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purposes. For a time, such purposes may remain

concealed like the wily fox. But they are there
nonetheless, so be patient and stay positive.

FOUR of SCROLLS
Keyword: RECOLLECTION

The colorful wings on the Four of Scrolls indicate

that this is a period of healing. Its a time to be
alone with your thoughts to plan and visualize
your future and to place the past aside. Hopeful
butterfly wings symbolize transformation and
self-fulfillment through self-acceptance. Only
when we fully accept who we are can we accept
others as they are. In your reading, the Four of
Scrolls tells you to draw your energies close so
you may experience inner peace and tranquility
during this time of healing and acceptance.

FIVE of SCROLLS
Keyword: SACRIFICE

The Five of Scrolls is about sacrifice and victory. The sword plunged into stone represents
the hard realities of the world. Excalibur has
affixed these Scrolls of Higher Consciousness
to the great symbol of the material world where
it awaits your honorable sacrifice of righteousness. The sword of sacrifice can be extracted in
different ways. The Five of Scrolls may ask you
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to focus more on the needs of others at this time

than on your own. It may caution you to fight
off gathering clouds of negative energy. It may
ask for the sacrifice of higher consciousness over
petty concerns and selfish trivialities.

SIX of SCROLLS
Keyword: CONSOLATION

The Six of Scrolls is about removing obstacles

to higher learning, an attribute shared with
Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity. It
also relates to consolation experienced as peace,
balance and harmony. The small scroll held
by the elephant implies that only a little work
remains in your present cycle. The new cycle
awaiting your energy and inspiration will be
one of learning and wisdom. The larger scrolls
might include a map indicating future travel.
This cards advice is to be open and adaptable.

SEVEN of SCROLLS
Keyword: INDECISION

This young satyr is perplexed. He holds a single

scroll symbolizing all the knowledge and rationale he can muster. He is inclined to choose
the door on the left as the door on the right
appears risky. The Six of Scrolls counterintuitive reasoning is symbolized by a single scroll.
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The Seven of Scrolls asks you to take risks and

allow your counterintuitive reasoning to hold
sway. Many courageous decisions are made
just because they feel right.

EIGHT of SCROLLS
Keyword: ILLUSION

The Eight of Scrolls is about dealing with conflict and illusions of the senses. Our Egyptian
visionary will help you sort out your problems
by reading her eight scrolls. You may sometimes find yourself caught up in whirlwinds of
your own making. But theres good news! In
your reading, these scrolls promise a positive
outcome. The Eight of Scrolls asks you to be
introspective and rid yourself of self-serving
illusions. Reframe issues and visualize positive, creative outcomes. This card simply says
Stop worrying. Consider seeking out others
for sage advice.

NINE of SCROLLS
Keyword: DESPAIR

The Nine of Scrolls illustrates despair and

anguish brought about by subconsciously
entombed aspects of the personality. This
angelic messenger, symbolizing trauma, is
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exhausted from dealing with a difficult hurdle

before youre able to complete an important
growth cycle.
In your reading, the Nine of Scrolls means
youre struggling with overblown fears. Upon
introspection, you may find youre projecting
long repressed issues onto friends and family.
Nightmares can result from buried guilt, regret
and other emotional baggage. The turmoil will
dissipate as you assume greater responsibility
for your own well-being.

TEN of SCROLLS
Keyword: EXILE

Tiger energy representing a reversal of fortune is

imprisoned by the Ten of Scrolls. Our somewhat
bewildered tiger is held captive by a negative
cycle related to an important lesson. This lesson
needs to be learned before the cycle can end.
Until then, it simply goes on repeating itself.
The Ten of Scrolls is about recognizing undesirable, repeating patterns in your life. Such patterns are usually fueled by negativity. In other
words, negative behavior is like a magnet that
attracts itself. The passionate energy of the tiger
overcomes unlearned lessons. Tiger energy is
strong-willed, confident and resolved.

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THE TROUPE
The Chrysalis Troupe is a delightful
ensemble of medieval merrymakers. Unlike
archetypes, the Troupes characters stand in
for real-world people and personality types
from your past, present or future. They may
be family, friends, acquaintances or even
total strangers. You attract them naturally
via compatible energy signatures. Using
synchronicity, the Otherworld places these
characters in your path to be mentors, messengers, mystics and muses.
This much is true with all spiritual quests:
you never walk alone. We humans are interdependent; you meet those who you are
destined to meet. Our Troupe corresponds
to traditional tarot Court cards. Theres an
equal number of male and female characters in the Chrysalis Tarot Troupe. However,
in real life these characters may appear as
men or women of any age.

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THE MINSTREL
Traditional Name: KING of PENTACLES

KING of STONES
Attributes:
ASSERTIVE
LOYAL
Role: MENTOR
As your official or unofficial financial advisor,
the Minstrel is a reliable source of knowledge.
Often a relative or trusted friend, occasionally
a professional, he tethers you to reality. The
Minstrel is your confidante in money matters.
Like his canine companion, hes loyal and reassuring, and is someone who knows you well. In
your reading, the Minstrels cheerful tune confirms financial or physical well-being or both.

THE ARTISTE
Traditional Name: QUEEN of PENTACLES
QUEEN of STONES
Attributes:
SPIRITUAL

MAGNETIC
Role:
MUSE
The Artiste paints your path through a tranquil
grove of ash trees. A butterfly watches the process of transforming blank canvas into glorious
reality, a metaphor for your personal journey.
The multi-talented Artiste imparts prophetic
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wisdom to others without realizing it. She is a

gentle, soft-spoken person sent to inspire you
through art, dance, music and poetry. Youll
find yourself immediately drawn to her as she
charts your progress with brush strokes of wise
and sensible advice.

THE ILLUSIONIST
Traditional Name: KNIGHT of PENTACLES

KNIGHT of STONES
Attributes: SPONTANEOUS

CONFUSING
Role:
MYSTIC
The Illusionist is an unusual person filled with
youthful exuberanceperhaps a gifted Indigo
Child. Throughout the ages, illusionists have
been mythologys tricksters and this person certainly is no exception. In real life, tricksters are
simply misunderstood mystics.
The Illusionist appears in your reading to spur
you to action without a lot of confusing forethought. If youre up for risky, raw adventure,
follow his lead without reservation. Nothing
ventured, nothing gained, says the Illusionist.

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THE ACROBAT
Traditional Name: PAGE of PENTACLES

PAGE of STONES
Attributes: TRANSITION

PERSPECTIVE
Role:
MESSENGER
When you meet the Acrobat, shell inspire you
to rise above your troubles and vault up to a
fresh reality. She invites you to appreciate that
theres always more than one way to see things.
This card is about gaining perspective.
Her playful primate symbolizes the mobility
of thought that comes through learning. The
Acrobat is a studious, serious person with a frolicsome sense of humor. In your reading, she promises good news and unexpected developments.

THE SOJOURNER
Traditional Name: KING of CUPS

KING of MIRRORS
Attributes: EMPATHETIC

WISE
Role:
MENTOR
The Sojourner is one of the most interesting individuals you will encounter. He is good-natured,
emotionally balanced, and filled with wisdom
and empathy. The Sojourner is the Troupes fore49

most mentor because hes remarkably insightful.

The Sojourners real life counterpart may strike
you as aloof and reserved. This characteristic is
not uncommon among those governed by emotions and intuition. Seek him out and engage
him. The Sojourner is keen to help you navigate
the rocky terrain of emotional challenges.

THE WATCHER
Traditional Name: QUEEN of CUPS

QUEEN of MIRRORS
Attributes: CONTEMPLATIVE

INTUITIVE
Role:
MYSTIC
The Watcher is a kind lady regarded by those
who know her as a psychic or mystic. She might
even be the person interpreting your Chrysalis
Tarot reading. Her role as a mentor helps you
develop you own psychic and intuitive abilities.
Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New
Orleans, was a famous watcher from American
history. Uncannily wise and always available
to help others in times of need, she asks you to
emulate her qualities and nurture your mystical
talents and interests.

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THE DREAMER
Traditional Name: KNIGHT of CUPS
KNIGHT of MIRRORS
Attributes:
CONFIDENT

PASSIONATE
Role:
MESSENGER
The Dreamer symbolizes mystical experience,
so may not represent a real-life person. But if
he is real, youll recognize this passionate messenger straight away. His energy, symbolized
by the leaping tiger, is boundless. His charm
brims with hopefulness and desire to dream the
impossible dream.
The Dreamer drifts effortlessly over land and
sea upon carpets of romantic magic. He inspires
you to sail the seas of your own imagination.
Thoughts and dreams represent energy the
Dreamer channels into real-life experiences.

THE HEALER
Traditional Name: PAGE of CUPS
PAGE of MIRRORS
Attributes: YOUTHFUL

SENSIBLE
Role: MUSE
The austere Mountain Pramnae were forest hermits who wore deerskin clothes bulging with
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curative herbs and roots to heal the sick. They

were set apart as learned teachers and searchers
of truth.
The Healer, when you meet her, will impress
you with her practical demeanor. She likely
will appear at a time when you need a strong,
supportive shoulder. Shell inspire you to collect
honey from the many blossoms of your experiences and turn it into a mystical balm of healing.

THE COMPANION
Traditional Name: KING of WANDS

KING of SPIRALS
Attributes: VISIONARY
ORGANIZER
Role: MENTOR
The Companion turns positive intentions into
reality. But be advised, hes a tad overbearing
and impatient. Persistence aside, he lends good
counsel with your best interests always at heart.
The Companions laughing kookaburra bird
reminds him to lighten up.
If your goals seem illusive and youre banging
your head against a wall, its likely that an
obstacle was placed in your path to change your
thinking or slow your approach. Step back, discuss it with the Companion and commit to a
course of action.
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THE MUSE
Traditional Name: QUEEN of WANDS

QUEEN of SPIRALS
Attributes: NURTURING
INSPIRING
Role: MUSE
The Muse shares the qualities of a gentle fawn.
She emerges from her magic forest in times of
difficulty or indecision. The Muse can make herself known through a maternal presence or your
inner voicethe stream of consciousness that
knows you better than you know yourself.
The Muse brings comfort by assuring you of her
concern and constancy. Like a guardian angel,
she inspires the courage you need to make difficult choices.

THE CORSAIR
Traditional Name: KNIGHT of WANDS

KNIGHT of SPIRALS
Attributes: INDEPENDENT
STRONG-WILLED
Role: MYSTIC
The freedom-loving Corsair sails into your
reading to shake it up a bit. Individuals with
Corsair energy take great risks that yield substantial rewards. The treasures he most delights
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in plundering are cherished worldviews. He

peers deeply into your subconscious to set it
ablaze with mystical visions.
The Corsair is a man of action who inspires
complete trust and confidence. His vibrant
energy attracts enlightened spirits who feel
and think as you do. The Corsair emboldens
you to live life to the fullest on your own terms.

THE MIME
Traditional Name: PAGE of WANDS

PAGE of SPIRALS
Attributes:
INCISIVE
MAGICAL
Role: MESSENGER
The Mime is a wonderful card to have. You
may recognize her impish real-life counterpart by her peculiar style of dress and carefree,
droll personality. Recollecting fractured and
repressed memories is the alchemical mission
of the Mime.
The Otherworld places the Mime in your
journey to soothe your psyche. Like a ram, she
batters loose the memories of past experiences
and returns them to mindfulness. The Mime
then provides support to reconcile these memories through compassionate listening and
sound advice.
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THE POET
Traditional Name: KING of SWORDS

KNIGHT of SCROLLS
Attributes: INTELLECTUAL
LOGICAL
Role: MENTOR
Like a rabbit, the Poet thrives in the reality of
the moment and in the subterranean depths
of the subconscious mind. Be alert for a poettype individual when you see this card. Scroll
Troupe members all represent exceptionally
evolved, emotionally balanced individuals, so
its important to establish your own interior balance. Then, you will attract personalities like
the Poet into your life.

THE WEAVER
Traditional Name: QUEEN of SWORDS

QUEEN of SCROLLS
Attributes: DIPLOMATIC
TRANQUIL
Role: MUSE
In Greek mythology, Clotho, youngest of the
Three Fates, wove the threads of life. This
thread called sutra symbolizes cosmic connectivity, and with it the Weaver connects your life
to your destiny. Like her Scroll colleagues, the
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Weaver symbolizes the highest state of human

consciousness. She sees the world in the spaces
between light and darkness, clarity and confusion, fear and determination. The Weaver
vibrates with the violet energy of the Otherworld. She helps you sort out lifes chaotic trials
and tribulations.

THE VISIONARY
Traditional Name: KNIGHT of SWORDS

KNIGHT of SCROLLS
Attributes: HEALER
TRAVELER
Role: MYSTIC
With his exotic rattle and joyful mynah bird,
the Visionary is the Troupes spiritual healer. He
resolves conflicting energies that confuse or misguide you. He helps you acquire patience as you
await good things from beyond new horizons.
New beginnings offer abundant possibilities yet
its important to progress deliberately, step-bystep, pursuing pathways of light with a clear
and open mind. How do you discover pathways
of light? Eat wisely, meditate frequently and love
unselfishly! The Visionary helps you appreciate
life holistically.

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THE PILGRIM
Traditional Name: PAGE of SWORDS

PAGE of SCROLLS
Attributes: PERSEVERANCE
ENDURANCE
Role: MESSENGER
The Pilgrims llama symbolizes inner peace
that comes from waving goodbye to creature
comforts and the security of home, at least for
a while. The distance a pilgrim travels matters
not; the essence of the pilgrims true journey is
interior self-discovery.
The Pilgrim attains ascendancy through spiritual transformation and self-fulfillment. When
you leave the castle behind to pursue the exotic
butterfly, this card foretells positive changes
taking place in your life.

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SIGNIFICATOR
CARD

4
PENTAGRAM
FIVE-CARD SPREAD
We begin the reading by choosing a card to be
the significatorthe card that signifies you or
the person for whom the reading is being done.
We suggest beginning your Chrysalis Tarot
experience by using the Storyteller card as your
significator. Shes card 9 in the Major Arcana.
Feel free to choose a different card if another
speaks to you. The significator card is placed
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face up in the center of the pentagram. The deck

is then shuffled and cut three times. Five cards
are selected and positioned facedown according
to the diagram. The first card represents Spirit,
the creative energy of your reading. The second
symbolizes the element Earth, successively followed by Water, Fire and Air in that order. The
cards are turned face up and read in the following sequence:
1  SPIRIT

Represents the energy or impetus that
guides your reading.
2  EARTH

Symbolizes the present situation and your
expectations.
3  WATER

Symbolizes unexpected personal energies
at play.
4 FIRE

Symbolizes changes in the immediate
future.
5 AIR

Symbolizes the long-term outcome.

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