Tarot Meaning and Angelic Correspondences by Silver Ravenwolf, Occult Library
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Correspondences
The Major Arcana
0—The Fool
Potential; starting something anew; childlike innocence; learning by experience;
taking risks. The beginning of a new cycle or enterprise; a matter that is unexpected
or unplanned; moving in a different direction, heading toward an unknown future;
look before you leap; use your hidden talents.
Ask your guardian angel which direction you should travel and how hard you
should tread the path. Use your angel eyes in meditation. Aries angels, those who
tread where others fear to go, are excellent helpers for the Fool. Angels of Aries are
Ariel, Machidiel, Satararan, and Sariel. These angels are courageous, wild, and
passionate. Angels of Aquarius give the push to start something new.
AA: Uranus
1—The Magician
Having the power to change thought into form; creative control and mastery; time to
take action and seize opportunities; skill and initiative.
Raphael best represents the Magician, with his power over the winds, science,
creativity, healing, magickal tools, and the gifts of the pentacle. When the Magician
appears in your reading, look for a message from this blessed archangel. Remember
that Raphael is also a Seraphim. The Dominions fulfill the role of divine leaders
whose efforts involve integrating the material and the spiritual without losing control.
The prince of the Dominions is either Hashmal or Zadkiel. Remember, Dominion is
also the name of the first recorder angel. Here, Dominion and the Magician are one.
Capricorn angels can help you “make do” when you think you can't bring thought into
form.
AA: Mercury
2—The High Priestess
Mysteries revealed; occult teachings and study; often shows up right before an
epiphany or initiatory experience; secrets; intuition; the subconscious; wisdom; the
symbol for alchemy and the goddess Sophia. Awareness of planes of existence; hidden
forces with new solutions; feminine balance and occult learning; leadership potential;
matriarchal thought.
Ask Gabriel to held in the women's mysteries. Ask Uriel to reveal hidden
knowledge (he is both Archangel and Seraphim). Shekinah holds the key to all hidden
1 Adapted from RavenWolf ,S,
Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
(Woodbury,
Minnesota, Llewellyn Publications, 2007) and RavenWolf, S,
Angels: Companions in Magick
(Woodbury,
Minnesota, Llewellyn Publications, 2006)
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secrets. Raziel is the divine snoop and can help you ferret out hidden agendas that
may be affecting your life. Remiel is the angel of true vision, but his assistance
demands that your intentions be honest. Vesta angels represent feminine aspirations
toward particular paths or goals. Pallas angels focus on feminine energy involved in
intuition, flashes of genius, keen insights, and the formulation of new and original
thoughts. The Thrones are interested in divine knowledge and the dispensation of this
knowledge to humanity. Ariel is the guardian of visions, dreams, and prophecies.
Although Ariel was first recorded as male, many angel believers today associate Ariel
with the feminine divine. Angels of Neptune will give the querent mystical
experiences, clairvoyance, and inspiration.
AA: Moon
3—The Empress
Heralds pregnancy in body, mind, or spirit; abundance; fertility; motherhood;
nurturing experience; gardening; female entrepreneurship; Gaia; domination over the
Earth. Financial and emotional security; motherly or womanly love; good fortune and
happiness; a female partner; pregnancy; the matriarch of a family.
Ask the Queen of the Angels for assistance in matters of fertility or
manifestation for the good of yourself or others. The nurturing angels of Ceres, most
interested in the principle of unconditional love, and the angels of the Great Mother
are also associated with the Empress. Venus angels are concerned with matters of the
heart and beauty. Angels of Venus are Anael, Hasdiel, Eurabatres, Raphael, Hagiel,
and Noguel. As the Empress can also stand for fertility, any entreaty to Gabriel
regarding this condition might be a good idea. Gabriel is the guardian of Goddess
energy on earth and the protector of childbirth and pregnancy.
AA: Venus
4—The Emperor
Leadership capabilities; business pursuits; male entrepreneurship; authority; CEOs;
bosses; responsibility; fatherhood; power. Reason over emotion; government; politics;
system; command and authority; patriarchal thought; the need to be famous; the
patriarch of a family.
Michael, chief among the Virtues, chief of the Archangels, a Seraphim, and the
guardian of those organizations or groups in need of structure, will always help
someone who has questions of business, order, and structure. Angels of the
Principalities (guardians of large groups), Dominions (divine leaders), and the Thrones
of earth can all be seen in the Emperor card. The Cherubim also function under the
energies of the Emperor card, as they are available when you are seeking divine
protection, wisdom, and knowledge to bring order out of chaos. Virgo angels are
excellent representations of the Emperor card. Angels of Virgo are Voil, Voel,
Hamaliel, Iadra, and Schaltiel. These angels are interested in the perfection of a
thing, thought, action, duty, or person. Angels of the sun (Arithiel, Galgaliel,
Gazardia, KorshidMetatron, Michael, Och, Raphael, Uriel, and Zerachiel) will assist
the querent in his or her greatest ambitions. These angels are associated with
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authority figures, favors, advancement, health, and promotion. Angels of Capricorn
are concerned with banking, insurance, and the government.
AA: Aries
5—The Hierophant
Tradition; need for approval of others; stuck in dogma; conformity and tradition;
spiritual guidance; search for enlightenment; going with the flow because everyone
else is; dealing in a facade; karma; marriage or a ceremony of some kind; pomp and
glory.
Metatron fits especially well here. Metatron is a super angel, a divine prince,
and all sorts of glorious good stuff. He is both creator and librarian of the Akashic
records. He holds all secrets and keeps track of what all humans are doing. Truly, no
better card represents Metatron than the Priest. Angels of Neptune will provide
seriousness, humility, sincerity, and wisdom.
AA: Taurus
6—The Lovers
A choice; a contract; love and desire; temptation; struggle between love and
infatuation; working toward harmony. The choice between two opposites; a decision
that will affect several people; second sight; love versus practicality; possible new love;
passion.
Look to the angels of Venus for questions of the heart, such as courtship, dating,
affection, alliances, and harmony. They adore cooperation and romantic love, as well
as marriage and partnerships of all kinds. Mercury angels (Tiriel, Raphael, Hasdiel,
Michael, Barkiel, Zadkiel, and the Bene Seraphim) will assists in matters of
communication between loved ones. If you need to make a decision, ask your guardian
angel what your best move should be. Angels of the moon bring messages,
reconciliation, and love. Angels of Juno will help you if you are experiencing marital
troubles. They are interested in harmony and happiness in relationships.
AA: Gemini
7—The Chariot
Balance; victory after a struggle; possible purchase of a new vehicle of a vehicle
requiring repairs, or the selling of a car; achievement; success; control; selfdiscipline;
greatness; movement in life/career; travel. Balance through movement; bringing two
opposites under control; selfcontrol; vehicular movement.
Angels of the moon watch over trips and travel, as do the Cherubim (the
guardians of light and stars). The Virtues are the spirits of movement, working and
guiding the elemental energies that affect our planet. Sagittarius angels govern long
distance travel.
AA: Cancer
8—Strength
Speech or the written word over forceful actions; inner strength; quiet determination;
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using your talents to your best advantage; integrity; courage. Victory over difficulty;
successful end to a tiresome event; spiritual strength; sharp and incisive mental
action.
Michael, the angel of strength and victory, applies to this card. The Powers are
warrior angels who will assist you when you are in trouble or when you feel you need
additional strength to deal with a problem. If you are looking for emotional strength,
call on Gabriel. Uranus angels provide the gift of strength and resourcefulness. Mars
angels (Uriel, Sammael, Gabriel, and Chamael) provide independence, strength,
courage, energy, determination, selfreliance, boldness where needed, and devotion.
Mars angels are victory angels.
AA: Leo
9—The Hermit
Selfanalysis; solitary search for the truth; philosophical pursuits; selfreflection;
solitude; meditation. Introspection and spiritual enlightenment; planning and
evaluating the next move; seeking a higher intelligence; meeting a physical teacher.
The angels of Neptune best represent the Hermit. They are the caretakers of
the oppressed and the misfits of society. They like people who are visionaries or are
involved with mysticism, psychic awareness, and compassion. Angels of Neptune will
give you the gifts of clairvoyance, inspiration, genius, devotion, mystical experiences,
and reverence. The angels of Libra are concerned with counseling.
AA: Virgo
10—The Wheel of Fortune
Unexpected change in fortune or luck; a new chapter in an old project; new choices;
new circumstances; learning to flow with circumstances without being a victim.
Rotation of any situation or life event; tidal movement; steady and even turn of
events; upward mobility.
Jupiter angels (Zachariel, Zadkiel, Sachiel, Abadiel, Barchiel, and Zadykiel) are
most interested in prosperity, including selfimprovement and the wellbeing of others.
Angels of Jupiter govern the accumulation of material assets, power, and status, and
bolster your optimism, bringing joyful events toward you and helping you develop your
aspirations. The quiet and stable angels of Taurus oversee income and assets. These
angels are Tual, Asmodel, Bagdal, and Araziel.
AA: Jupiter
11—Justice
Justice; equality; being fair; court cases or legal proceedings; finding seasonable
solutions to difficulties; impartial judgment. Legalities, contracts, agreements; what
you sow so shall ye reap; think before you act; the Goddess will balance the situation.
The prime concern for Juno angels is the balance of power and our individual
freedom. The terminator angels (Michael, Gabriel, and Uriel) are excellent in
obtaining justice for those who deserve it. The Powers are warrior angels who can help
you in your time of need. You can call on the Principalities in times of discrimination,
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destruction of animals or people, inadequate rulership, or to bring the strength to
make necessary reforms. Angels of the dark moon deal with addictions, change,
divorce, enemies, justice, obstacles, quarrels, removal, separation, criminals and their
acts, and death by unjust means. Angels of the waning moon also deal with divorce.
Angels of the disseminating moon assist in removing stress and negative emotions in
general and can help in a divorce case. Angels of the full moon will assist with general
legal matters. Saturn angels take care of debts and deal with lawyers, money matters,
real estate, relations with older people, and anything involving family and finance
(such as wills and estates). The angels of Libra are drawn to legal incidents, the
counsel of others, or when cooperation and interaction are needed between
individuals. They will shine the light upon your enemies. The angels of Saturn are
Orifiel, Kafziel, Michael, Maion, Mael, Zaphiel, Schebtaiel, and Zapkiel. Scorpio
angels are excellent when working on criminal cases that involve homicide or an
unresolved death; Virgo angels will look for minute clues. Finally, don't forget the
Powers, who are warrior angels.
AA: Libra
12—The Hanged Man
Sudden reversal in thought; surprising others with your actions; postponement of
plans; letting go of people, places, or things that no longer serve you well; suspending
issues. Thoughts, ideas, or projects in suspension; stuck between a rock and a hard
place; getting ready to move in a definitive direction.
The angels of Chiron best represent the Hanged Man. These angels hold the key
to the universe and are thought to be the male aspect of the wounded priest or
wounded healer. Angels of Chiron can unlock any door, move any block, pull you from
suspension, and allow you to reach below the tree of life and grasp the knowledge you
need at the roots.
AA: Neptune
13—Death
Radical, unplanned change; transformation; communicating with the dead; abrupt
ending; release of outmoded life patterns followed by new growth; new ideas and
opportunities; illusions swept instantly away; a new life path.
Azrael, the angel of death, brings change into the querent's life. Saturn angels
also institute change and are concerned with authority, karmic lessons, boundaries,
and endurance. The angels of Uranus are concerned with mass media and
communication with the dead. The angels of Scorpio are extraordinarily mystical and
deal with death, rebirth, and karma.
AA: Scorpio
14—Temperance
Your guardian angel watches over you; learning to be patient; selfcontrol; making
sound decisions; working with groups of people; compromise; happy partnerships.
Ability to adapt to new circumstances; action as a result of higher self or guide
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