In this part, I will cover all cards related to numbers 7 and 8. By now, you may have looked into color meanings and numerology to help you with the Tarot. The more information you have the easier it becomes to read each card. Your psychic impressions automatically follow during the reading. But establishing a foundation (knowing some meanings behind symbols) can help you exponentially and will separate you from all other readers. O.k, let's start!

The Chariot

Key Words: The Path Elements: Water/Cancer/Number 7

Positive Attributes: Success, Mental Control, Security, Confidence, Cycles, Area of Activity, Inner Knowing/Guidance

Negative Attributes: Materialistic, Lack of Direction, Unstable, Lack of Knowing/Guidance, Overconfidence

*Indicating change and new cycle - out with the old way of thinking, in with the new! There is no other way - the universe is at work here. Control of the mind is needed and letting go to adopt new ways of thinking is indicated here.

*There is a conquest ahead - re: business/health

*Trust in the process of change (the inquirer or someone around the inquirer) - See cards on either side of this one to zero in on specific area

*Set your goals now and pursue them - inquirer must be ready for new situations and how they see life

*Slowly but steady, changes are occurring

*Taking a trip is possible with this card as well - again, depending on location/cards surrounding this one

*Reputation will be established - success and victory over hard work - earned

7 of Wands

*Representing deep purpose and valor - ability to hold one's own in the face of adversity - stiff competition but inquirer is somehow standing out from the crowd

*Using mental path in work and social actiivties

*New ideas taking shape - some frustration and delay possible, but worth doing

7 of Cups

*Could indicate over emotional over a matter or matters surrounding the inquirer - usually in the area of the heart (relationships of some kind)

*Over active imagination - this may or may not be good - see cards around this one, follow through with psychic impressions

*Inability to choose a direction in life - dreamer unable to make any plans stick or even start on any one goal.

*There could be a victory in love and inquirer is experiencing intense emotions - positive

*Desire for spiritual or material balance

*Alcohol and/or drugs may add to the illusion - stopping the inquirer or someone around them to be productive

*Many options before the inquirer - mental control over matter is needed or is being utilized

7 of Pentacles/Coins

* Focus is on financial matters - thinking things through

*Financial developments upcoming - will lift the spirit and start the inquirer on a new path

*Have more faith in oneself (for the inquirer or someone around the inquirer)

*Or, the inquirer has confidence, healthy ego. Money is stable.

*In between a project, plan, or work situation. Inquirer will stop to reflect on what is still needed and how far they've come

*Some sacrifice is noted but rewards are coming - doing well with current work

7 of Swords

*Card of division - foretelling partial success, overlooked details and a turn in fate. Re-evaluate plans now

*Some kind of dishonorable act which can set the inquirer back a few steps. Some unreliability is noted, betrayal of some kind (could be confidence)

*Clarity of mind may be absent - taking path to problems and troubles - situation seems temporary as opposed to long term

*Pay attention to surroundings - all is not what it seems

*Also, this card could indicate journey by land

VIII Strength Card

Key Words: Strength                            Elements: Fire/Leo/Number 8

Positive Attributes: Energy, Courage, Attraction/Repulsion, Power, Temptation, Mental Growth

Negative Attributes: Egotism, Lack of Energy, Conceited/Deceitful, Little Faith, Physical Focus, Cowardice, Ruthlessness, Gambling

* Says a lot about how the inquirer is handling affairs - keeping mentally strong and not allowing emotions to over rule them.  Also a spiritual card - showing spiritual strength

* Inquirer trying to make things happen by sheer will and determination

*Leadership qualities - either the inquirer or someone who will come into their lives to help them or someone around them has this quality

*Controlling passions and desires

* A true friend around the inquirer or they possess this quality

* Artistic talents should be investigated

*A need for ego recognition

*Sexual balance indicated

*Social pressure not bothering inquirer - set path, stable and being creative

* Inquirer may also have lost faith in their abilities - when this card shows itself let the inquirer know it's temporary  - future shows them being productive and strong - good self worth/self esteem due to satisfaction in work and/social situations upcoming

8 of Wands

* Quick changes are upcoming - fast and unexpected - see cards surrounding this one for a whole picture

*Swift, speedy, exponential growth with an unleashing chain of events to come for the inquirer - ready or not (depending on location in the spread) 

* Travel/journey/voyage indicated

*Love affair - unexpected - not willed by inquirer but welcomed!

*Messages regarding work - news - coming to the inquirer

8 of Cups

* Indication of travel or relocation

*Happiness can be found elsewhere - time to move on past current situation - look to other cards for area of concern

*Inquirer unhappy about current relationship / work situation

*Inquirer could be looking for spiritual meaning in life - not satisfied with life - transformation of self (interior and exterior)

*Inquirer letting go of emotional turmoil - moving on in life - letting go of all outdated emotional baggage - feeling overwhelmed, drained exhausted.  But the worst is over and the inquirer should be informed.  A new cycle beginning.

*Trusting intuition, making positive progress in life (spiritually, physically, emotionally)

*Changing attitude about love/relationships

*Travel plans will work out - this card also represents journey/relocation - it's positive if this card shows up

8 of Pentacles

* Persistent and strong in work 

*Learning new skills upcoming or around the inquirer now

*Steady progress will lead to financial rewards - doing a great job

*Ambitious

*A card indicating balance and skill in $ matters

*Depending on spread and location/cards around this one, but the inquirer should take some time off work - working too hard - watch health

*Inquirer has a job which requires detailed attention/focus - or, the inquirer is warned to pay attention to detail and possible errors - check for accuracy

*Not a time for quick rich schemes

8 of Swords

* Feeling overburdened or the inquirer has someone around them in this condition

*Inquirer feeling trapped and mentally in a negative state.  They are not really being threatened, but feel helpless or hopeless.  

*Impaired judgement - depending on where this card lands and what card surrounds this card. 

*This card can also indicate inquirer is afraid to make changes - frozen in current situation and/or doesn't know what steps to take to get out of their depressing situation

*Family clashes could be evident

*Delays and frustration- overwhelmed by problems

*Feeling alone and/or friends you thought you could trust may prove unreliable

*Loss of some kind

*Start to look within for answers

*Health problems/work problems - usually psychosomatic in nature

*Indecision can be evident - hard to see what's next, what to do.

*Inquirer knows of someone who is in prison or in the military - or they may have been in prison or in the military (may still be)