A Complete Guide to Animals and Creatures in the Tarot

 In the world of the Tarot Kingdom, the animals and creatures reign.  Lets dive in and view each card from the Rider-Waite and see what we can hunt:

#	Card	Animal	Creature
0	Fool	Dog
1	Magician	Snake
4	The Emperor	Ram
7	The Chariot		Sphinx
8	Strength	Lion
10	Wheel of Fortune	Lion, Ram, Eagle, Snake	Agnel, Sphinx, Demon
13	Death	Horse
14	Temperance		Angel
15	The Devil		Demon
18	The Moon	Dog, Wolf, Crustacean
19	The Sun	Horse
20	Judgement		Angel
21	The World	Eagle, Bull, Lion
6	Wands	Horse
Page	Wands	Salamanders
Knight	Wands	Salamanders, Horse
Queen	Wands	Lions, Cat
King	Wands	Salamander
Ace	Cups	Dove
2	Cups	Angelical Lion, Snakes	Angelical Lion
7	Cups	Snake	Dragon
Queen	Cups	Fish	Cupids, Mermaids, 2 Cherubs
King	Cups	Whale, Fish
9	Pentacles | Coins	Falcon, Snail
10	Pentacles | Coins	Dogs
Knight	Pentacles | Coins	Horse
Queen	Pentacles | Coins	Rabbit, Ram	Cupid
King	Pentacles | Coins	Bulls, Lions
Page	Swords	Birds
Knight	Swords	Horse, Birds, Butterflies
Queen	Swords	Butterfly, Birds	Cupid
King	Swords	Butterfly, Birds	Cupid (crown)

Added Bonus: Hidden Images from View!!  This has become a treasure hunt.

#	Card	Hidden from View
8	Strength	Lions tail is between its legs
14	Temperance	Yahweh is written at the neck gown
18	The Moon	The 2 towers (moon card) by nose of horse; Sailing Boat under horse
19	The Sun	The head of a Lion under the foot
7	Wands	Shoes are different
7	Cups	Skull Head next it the Dragon
Queen	Cups	Cherubs guarding the ark of covenant
5	Pentacles | Coins	The man is wearing a cowbell
9	Pentacles | Coins	Snail on the ground; and Castle at the far right
10	Pentacles | Coins	Castle on the rocks, Castle on motes, 2 sailing boats
Queen	Pentacles | Coins	Rabbit on the right corner of the card
4	Swords	Priest giving blessings to present and a windmill house
9	Swords	Men-sword fighting at the woods
King	Swords	Adam & Even on the right shoulder behind the King

Hate the Tarot Court Cards

 Love 'em or hate 'em, the court cards are here to stay.

You ask a question about a current issue and those court cards pop up.  I hate them as much as you do.  They hold little meaning to me if my inquiry are about finances and the answer is the Queen of Swords.

I did my research on the web and have read of the idea of removing the court cards away from the deck.  And when asking about someone, then use the deck of court cards.  If unrelated to people, use the non-court card deck.  Sounds like an idea that some would use.

Even if I'm not so keen with the court cards, one thing I have to come to agree:  they are meant to represent people and at times circumstances or solutions with someone else's help.  I see them as guidance, solution to an issue.  When I look at them, I see them as a source of an issue, whether so solve or to  guide.

Since they do belong as part for the pack, I prefer to keep them mixed, the way these were supposed to be used.  Even if they're a pest in my readings.

Should the unfortunate occasion arise, I put together a way of adding value to your readings.  I added Love, Money and Health (based on my experience):

• King of Swords - Loves but hides it; Money saver but self indulgent; Health is okay.
• Queen of Swords - Commitment; Money saver and loves houses/cars; Health is good.
• Knight of Swords - Womanizer; Short in cash; Health in the near future is not so good.
• Page of Swords - Overly emotional and capricious; Money from others; Mental health issues.

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• King of Cups - Loyal; Money is okay; Health is okay
• Queen of Cups - Loyal but unhappy in love; Some financial flow from partner; Health is good
• Knight of Cups - Love is good; Money-wise; Health needs improvement.
• Page of Cups - Loves new love; Money management; Health is very good.

* * * * * * * * *

• King of Pentacles - Loves himself; Money is great; Health is not so good.
• Queen of Pentacles - Unfortunate in love; Money Mensa; Health is okay.
• Knight of Pentacles - Coward in love; Money is excellent; Health is mediocre.
• Page of Pentacles - Love is fickle; Money is good; Health is very good.

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• King of Wands - Seldom in love; Creative in making Money; Health is poor and non-virility
• Queen of Wands - Unsuccessful in love; Money affairs need to improve; Health is awesome.
• Knight of Wands - Love comes second; Goes where the Money flows; Health is good.
• Page of Wands - Love is not important; Money-poor; Health-poor.

Hope the above sheds a bit of light.  Again, this is based on my experience and what I have conjure during my many readings.  I'm sure you'll find your own conclusions.

Understanding the Major and Minor Arcanas

To make the story brief, the tarot cards were used as playing cards, still being used is in some countries as a game. But in the late 1700s, Etteilla (pseudonym of Jean-Baptiste Alliette) popularize the playing cards into divination.  Etteilla was a French occultist and documented and of the first person who made a living by card divination.  In addition, he added meanings to the cards with elements, astrology and symbols.