Chapter 3 of 5

Color & Symbol Language

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Color & Symbol Language

Tarot imagery uses consistent symbolic language. Learning these patterns gives you a second layer of meaning.

Colors

  • Gold/Yellow — Solar energy, consciousness, optimism
  • Blue — Water, emotion, the unconscious, calm
  • Red — Passion, danger, vitality, will
  • White — Purity, new beginnings, spiritual
  • Black — The unknown, shadow, endings

Common Symbols

  • Mountains — Challenges, achievement, permanence
  • Water — Emotion, the unconscious, flow
  • Flowers — Growth, beauty, nature
  • Wands/Staffs — Will, journey, support
  • Sun — Consciousness, success, clarity