Tarot
Tarot has played a major role in helping me process and navigate. I do not believe it can tell the future, but rather it is a tool to help our intuition. To tune into ourselves and look within for the answers we usually already know.
The most common deck known is the Rider-Waite deck. What most don’t know is the popular illustrations were originally drawn by a Black woman by the name of Pamela Colman Smith. Seeing as her story gets lost in the history, I wanted to create a deck to honor her showing a Black feminine presence while the roses symbolize me giving Pamela her roses.
This will eventually become a full deck, but for now, please enjoy the Major Arcana.
-DeLoné
“The Fool” NFS
Pulled upright:
Innocence, freedom, originality, adventure, travel, foolishness, carelessness, idealism, youth, spontaneity, lack of commitment, new beginnings
Pulled reversed:
Recklessness, carelessness, negligence, stupidity, distraction, apathy, irrationality, lack of fun, hope or faith
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Magician” NFS
Pulled upright:
Power, influence, willpower, resourcefulness, skill, ability, logic, intellect, concentration and psychic powers.
Pulled reversed:
Manipulation, greed, unused ability, untrustworthiness, trickery, conniving, cunning, lack of mental clarity
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The High Priestess” NFS
Pulled upright:
Desirability, unattainability, mystery, sensuality, spirituality, thirst for knowledge, mystery, subconscious, higher power, creativity, fertility
Pulled reversed:
Repression of intuition, blocked psychic powers, unwanted attention, uncontrolled outbursts and sexual tension, lack of self-belief, fertility issues.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Empress” NFS
Pulled upright:
Pregnancy, fertility, motherhood, sensuality, nurturing, creativity, beauty, femininity, nature, harmony, art.
Pulled reversed:
Insecurity, infertility, lack of confidence, lack of growth, overbearing tendencies, disharmony, negligence.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Emperor” NFS
Pulled upright:
Older man, stability, dependability, fatherhood, father-figure, structure, protectiveness, authority, logical, practical.
Pulled reversed:
Abuse of power, excessively controlling, rigidity, stubbornness, lack of discipline, lack of control, absentee father, paternity issues.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Hierophant” NFS
Pulled upright:
Traditional institutions, traditional values, conventional, conformity, marriage, commitment, religion, beliefs, knowledge sharing
Pulled reversed:
Challenging tradition, unconventional lifestyles, unconventional relationships, reversed roles, non-conformity
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Lovers” NFS
Pulled upright:
Love, soulmates, kindred spirits, perfect unions, partnerships, relationships, major choices, romance, desire, sexual connections, shared values
Pulled reversed:
Disharmony, trust issues, imbalance, conflict, disconnection, lack of accountability, disunion, detachment
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Chariot” NFS
Pulled upright:
Victory, overcoming obstacles, success, ambition, determination, willpower, control, self-discipline, hard work and focus
Pulled reversed:
Forcefulness, lack of direction, lack of self-control, powerlessness, aggression, coercion, being blocked by obstacles
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“Strength” NFS
Pulled upright:
Inner strength, courage, bravery, confidence, compassion, taming, control, overcoming self-doubt
Pulled reversed:
Vulnerability, self-doubt, weakness, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, feeling inadequate
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Hermit” NFS
Pulled upright:
Spiritual enlightenment, soul searching, self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, inner guidance, solitude
Pulled reversed:
Loneliness, paranoia, isolation, bring reclusive, withdrawal, anti-social, restrictive, paralyzed by fear.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Wheel of Fortune” NFS
Pulled upright:
Good luck, destiny, change, karma, soulmates, decisive moments, cycles of life, fate, fortune, upheaval, chance.
Pulled reversed:
Bad luck, upheaval, disorder, external forces, lack of control, disruption, unwelcome change, delays, set backs.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“Justice” NFS
Pulled upright:
Justice, karmic justice, consequences, legal disputes, law, truth, honesty, integrity, cause and effect, life lessons.
Pulled reversed:
Injustice, karmic retribution, dishonesty, corruption, lack of accountability, dishonesty, unfairness, karmic avoidance.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Hanged Man” NFS
Pulled upright:
Feeling trapped, confined, self-limiting, uncertainty, lack of direction, needing release, letting go.
Pulled reversed:
Discontentment, apathy, disinterest, stagnation, impulsiveness, negative patterns, detachment.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“Death” NFS
Pulled upright:
Spiritual transformation, new beginnings, letting go, endings, change, transition, sudden or unexpected upheaval.
Pulled reversed:
Inability to move forward, fear of beginnings, repeating negative patterns, resisting change, dependency.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“Temperance” NFS
Pulled upright:
Balance, peace, patience, moderation, inner calm, perspective, tranquility, harmonious relationships, soulmates.
Pulled reversed:
Imbalance, self-indulgence, excess, clashing, lack of perspective, discord, antagonism, recklessness, hastiness.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Devil” NFS
Pulled upright:
Addiction, depression, mental health issues, secrecy, obsession, cheating, dependency, bondage, materialism, sexuality, powerlessness, hopelessness, abuse.
Pulled reversed:
Detachment, independence, overcoming addiction, freedom, revelation, reclaiming power, reasserting control.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Tower” NFS
Pulled upright:
Chaos, destruction, sudden upheaval, trauma, unexpected change, disaster, loss, tragedy, revelations, confusion, pain, divorce, abuse, violence, bankruptcy, natural disasters
Pulled reversed:
Resisting change, averting disaster, avoiding tragedy, delaying the inevitable, avoiding loss.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Star” NFS
Pulled upright:
Hope, inspiration, creativity, calm, contentment, renewal, serenity, spirituality, healing, positivity.
Pulled reversed:
Hopelessness, despair, focusing on the negative, lack of faith, lack of inspiration, lack of creativity, boredom, monotony.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Moon” NFS
Pulled upright:
Intuition, illusion, dreams, vagueness, instability, deception, anxiety, fear, misconception, subconscious, insecurity.
Pulled reversed:
Releasing fear, unveiling secrets, subsiding anxiety, truth, regaining composure, self-deception, blocked intuition.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The Sun” NFS
Pulled upright:
Positivity, freedom, fun, success, optimism, vitality, joy, confidence, self-expression, good luck, enthusiasm, happiness, truth, openness.
Pulled reversed:
Lack of enthusiasm, excessive enthusiasm, sadness, pessimism, unrealistic expectations, ego, conceitedness, oppression.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“Judgment” NFS
Pulled upright:
Judgment, self-evaluation, awakening, renewal, composure, decisiveness, homesickness, snap judgements, apportioning blame, forgiveness.
Pulled reversed:
Indecisiveness, self-doubt, malicious gossip, lack of self-awareness, unwillingness to learn karmic lessons, unfair blame, false accusations.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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“The World” NFS
Pulled upright:
Success, achievement, accomplishment, travel, completion, fulfillment, sense of belonging, wholeness.
Pulled reversed:
Lack of success, stagnation, lack of achievement, disappointment, burden, lack of completion.
2022: 6” x 12” Pyrography, acrylic on wood
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