Author: Katrina Rasbold

By Katrina Rasbold

In the classic Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot deck, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith and published in 1909 under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite, The Chariot stands tall as the seventh Major Arcana card. Numbered VII and embodying themes of victory, self-mastery, and willpower, this iconic card captures the moment when determination and divine alignment fuse into forward momentum.

Let us explore the many layers of symbolism in Smith’s artwork and unpack how this complex image translates into powerful interpretive meanings for readers today. Continue reading Tarot Talk: The Chariot

By Katrina Rasbold

In the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot deck, the Judgment card—number twenty in the Major Arcana—is among the most evocative and spiritually charged images. Illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite, this card heralds awakening, transformation, and the soul’s final reckoning before transcendence. Laden with Christian imagery and esoteric undertones, the Judgment card is not merely about divine judgment in a religious sense, but about the profound moment of self-assessment, karmic resolution, and resurrection into a new phase of consciousness.

Let us explore the symbolism in Smith’s artwork and the deeper meanings this card conveys in a tarot reading. Continue reading Tarot Talk: Judgment

By Katrina Rasbold

In Pamela Colman Smith’s iconic rendering of the Two of Cups for the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot, we are presented with a deeply evocative image of emotional connection, mutual respect, and the merging of energies. This card, often associated with romance, unity, and partnership, carries both esoteric and emotional symbolism that reaches beyond the surface image of two lovers meeting. Let’s explore the depths of this card’s symbols, its upright and reversed meanings, and its place within the larger Tarot system.
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By Katrina Rasbold

Pamela Colman Smith’s depiction of the Justice card in the Rider–Waite–Smith (RWS) tarot deck offers a rich and balanced portrayal of equilibrium, moral clarity, and karmic consequence. As the eleventh card in the Major Arcana (numbered VIII in some traditional decks), Justice sits at the midpoint of the Fool’s Journey, marking a moment of reckoning, truth, and ethical discernment.

This post explores the symbolism and interpretation of the Justice card, including visual details, esoteric meanings, numerological significance, and advice for when this card appears in a reading. Continue reading Tarot Talk: Justice

By Katrina Rasbold

The Ace of Swords, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith under the guidance of Arthur Edward Waite, is a card that gleams with intensity, clarity, and decisive power. It is the purest embodiment of the element of air within the Minor Arcana and signals new beginnings in thought, truth, and communication. With its striking imagery and subtle symbolism, this card heralds a mental breakthrough or the slicing away of confusion to reveal crystalline insight. Continue reading Tarot Talk – The Ace of Swords