Short descriptions of the major arcana Tarot cards of the Alchemical Tarot deck

0) In the beginning of time, the blind fool stands unaware of the white rabbit sitting at his feet while holding his straight staff firmly in his left hand.

I) On a cloudy day, the confident magician holds the Caduceus staff with its two coiling snakes high above the winged hat on his head.

II) In the moonlit night, the wise high priestess shows solemnly the arcane sign of absolute silence while firmly clenching the book of knowledge underneath her right arm.

III) In the afternoon heat, the relaxed empress leans lazily against the tree trunk feeling the softness of her hair brushing lightly against her soft skin.

IV) Before sunrise the non-nonchalant emperor stands comfortably on top of the mountain holding his powerful eagle, ready for flight, with its sharp eyes ready for the hunt at a moment’s notice.

V) Outside the realm of space and time, the strict hierophant shows clearly the meaning of cosmic symbols while sitting with authority on the broad chair with the two candles burning behind him.

VI) Without warning, the two romantic lovers makes passionately love on the ground, their eyes so intently staring at each other that they are unaware of the winged Cupid, who is aiming securely his little arrow at them.

VII) With sunrise, the adventurous charioteer directs firmly with the long reigns the speed of the galloping horses as they sped off to a new land of untold promises.

VIII) Between the two pillars, the unbiased justice firmly holds in her left hand a broad sword high in the air and in her right hand the balancing scales that never lies.

IX) In the darkness of the night, the old hermit patiently holds the lantern high to light the road not often travelled while his faithful companion sits on his shoulder.

X) The unpredictable wheel of fortune turns slowly while two small dragons bite firmly each other’s tail without letting go while moving steadily into an endless circle.

XI) Strength is a proud lady confidently controlling a powerful lion with a soft tuck on his thick main without losing her firm hold on the burning heart above her head.

XI) At dawn, the helpless hanged man unwillingly hangs from the rigid wooden structure with his foot ensnared by a coiling snake and useless golden coins falling like stars from his deep pockets.

XII) In the end, death is an ominous skeleton standing upright with a long poisonous arrow in his right hand with a black crow perching firmly on his shoulder waiting on petrification to set in.

XIV) With sunrise patient Temperance is walking barefoot over the grass while blessing in sincerity the holy grail cup which she is holding firmly in her left hand while steam clouds are flowing from it around five flowers.

XV) In darkness the hermaphrodite devil stands unsteadily with his left foot tied to a fire breathing dragon on top of a winged black hole while waving with his left hand an invite to be bound.

XVI) At night the crumbling tower burns relentlessly while being hit mercilessly with flashing lightning from above until all resistance caves in and destruction steps in.

XVII) In a bright lit night, the curious star gazes across the deep lake while delicately fondling her firm breasts with her artful hands until with a confident nod of her head she sees breast milk flowing from her breasts to feed the lake.

XVIII) On a cloudy night the elegant moon walks briskly barefoot followed by her two faithful hounds in the translucent light, watching her every move protectively and ready to jump to her defence at a moment’s notice.

XIX) In the late morning two star born lovers unite by staring intently in each other’s captivating eyes with an embracing of lasting love and commitment while they are levitating graciously to be fully exposed by the bright rays of the sun.

XX) At the determined time, the winged angel of judgement blows the horn loudly and persistently calling the reborn children to rise up confidently into the heavens in victory over death.

XXI) In the final analysis, the world  is a satisfied woman with winged feet, enclosed in a circling ouroboros, easily balancing the red rose in her right hand with a winged staff in her left hand until all elements are balanced.