The Hierarchy of the 1's

The 1 Root And The Cards Associated With It

The Number 1

Keywords
Individuation, Independence, Attainment

Creativity, independence, independent, originality, ego, self. Initiating action, pioneering, leading, attaining, individual. Indicates that a situation is about to begin or is in the beginning stages.

The Magician

Root of the Number 1
Key/Trump 1
The Magician

THE MAGICIAN - Key 1

UPRIGHT
Action; conscious awareness; concentration; will power; focused attention; organization; creativity; mastery; skill; commitment; truth; intellect; imagination; inventive; clear thinking; ability to manifest dreams. [Having the talents, abilities, and skills to accomplish anything.]

REVERSED
Blocked creativity; disorganization; mistakes; weakness; unskilled; trickster; abuse of power; dishonesty; manipulation; lack of planning; inattention to details; superficial; shallow. [Misusing your talents, skills, and abilities].

Shadow Card
Key 10 - The Wheel of Fortune
[1+0=1]

The Wheel of Fortune

UPRIGHT
Cycles and changes, destiny; turning point; movement; good luck; opportunity; improvement; change; karma; unexpected luck; rewards; new vehicle; personal vision; cycle of life; completed cycle; new beginning; new phase begins; new chances; favorable circumstances; winning a prize.



REVERSED
Downside of a cycle; bad luck; stagnation; being stuck in a rut; disappointment; set backs; delays; failure; a repeated mistake; complications; unmotivated; suspension; natural consequence of actions.
SubShadow Card
Key 11 - Justice
Last digit shares the root number 1.

Justice

UPRIGHT
Justice; decision(s); honesty; truth; balance; responsibility; karmic law; cause and effect; balanced judgment; wisdom; contracts; law; court; legal matters.

REVERSED
Injustice; imbalance; inequality; conflict; problems; prejudice; bias; disharmony; dishonesty with self and others; legal problems; unfair decisions; illegalities; indecision; rebellion.


Ace of Wands

Ace of Wands
UPRIGHT:
Initiative and energy; inspiration; creativity; creative beginnings; enthusiasm; excitement; power to start something new; new opportunity; new job; new passion; confidence.

REVERSED:
False starts; poor planning; not meeting potential; lack of motivation; loss/lack of power or energy; no new starts/beginnings; lack of creativity; delays.


Ace of Swords

Ace of Swords
UPRIGHT:
Logic and reason; intellect; truth; honesty; inspiration; clarity; achievement; beginnings of success; courage; strength; seeing more clearly and finding the "right" answers.

REVERSED:
Excessive force; domination; cutting words; confusion; bad timing; indecision; unclear thinking; mental domination; coldness; unhealthy mental attitude.


Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups
UPRIGHT:
New emotional beginnings and an outpouring of feeling; flow of feelings; true love; new love and friendships; overflowing emotion; intuition; emotional support; happiness; joy; Actual ~WATER~ problems - leaks, rain, storms, flooding, overflows, etc.].

REVERSED:
Unhappiness; dissatisfaction; disappointment; lack of joy; infertility or sterility; discontent; marital or relationship problems; loneliness.


Ace of Pentacles

2_of_pents (2K)

UPRIGHT: Beginnings of opportunity and success; a new business/financial venture material foundation; abundance; trust; security; ideas manifesting; prosperity; material force; financial foundations; safe and comfortable environment.

REVERSED:
Insecurity; mistrust; greed; selfishness; poor planning; money problems; debts; material loss; failed promises; lack of resources.
Shadow Card
Key 19 - The Sun
[1+9=10 .. 1+0=1]

the_sun (22K)

UPRIGHT
Enlightenment; joy; freedom; energy; vitality; attainment; confidence; optimism; enthusiasm; success; abundance; happiness; reliability; fertility; birth; love; pleasure; generosity; achievement; winning a prize; wish fulfillment.

REVERSED
Confusion; unhappiness; problems; obstacles; misunderstanding; disagreements; no energy; delayed success; lack of hope; unrewarding; low self-esteem; depression; vanity; arrogance; self-absorption; lack of initiative; lack of fulfillment.




SubShadow Card
Key 21 - The World
Last digit shares the root number 1.

The World

UPRIGHT
Integration; completion; fulfillment; accomplishment; achievement; success; victory; attainment; triumph; power; reward; new options; finding wholeness; freedom; liberation; change; endings; travel.

REVERSED
Unfinished business; delays; stagnation; limitations; no progress; insecurity; unrewarded; uncertainty; fear of change; resistance to change; anxiety; self-defeating; closed minded; lack of commitment; success not yet won.

Note:
Key #11 - Justice is also part of the 2-root since 1+1=2.
Key #21 - The World is also part of the 3-root since 2+1=3.
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Don S.