30/11/2025
Just my thoughts … (alert : it’s a long read 😇)
The other day I was browsing the internet and came across “Stuart Kaplan – Tarot Classic PDF” on Scribd. I’ll share the link below.
While going through the cards, one thing caught my eye .. the Death card. In this version, the scythe is plunging deep into the soil and raking out all the bodies. And suddenly a thought flashed in my mind… isn’t this exactly like dealing with weeds in farming?
When a crop is harvested, farmers plough the field again for a fresh start, a new season, a new beginning. But before that, they have to clear every bit of what no longer belongs in the soil.
And then I started thinking about the Fool card in the same light…
So here’s my take on the overall tarot cards with this analogy ..
The Fool, in this farming analogy, becomes the land itself or the novice farmer .. virgin, untouched, unploughed, but full of quiet promise. It is that fresh piece of earth that holds endless potential even before a single seed is planted. Nothing has been disturbed yet, nothing has been removed, and nothing has begun. The farmer simply trusts the natural cycle of seasons, rains, and the bountiful harvest that nature always knows how to give. The Fool is that pure state of possibility … open, innocent, and ready for whatever new journey will unfold on it.
The Magician then feels like the first seed being held in the farmer’s hand. It is the awareness that creation begins with intention. Just like the farmer decides what to plant, the Magician reminds us that our thoughts, tools, and skills shape the journey ahead. The field responds to how we work with it, and the Magician asks us to use what we already have to begin.
The High Priestess is the quiet observation and trusting the seed before the it goes into the soil. It’s the inner knowing, the understanding of timing, weather, seasons, and intuition. A farmer doesn’t rush .. they feel the land. The High Priestess carries that same mysterious wisdom: trust the unseen, trust the rhythms that cannot be forced.
When the Empress appears, it’s like the earth itself waking up. She is fertile soil, rich with nourishment. Seeds planted here sprout easily because the Empress represents growth that comes naturally. She is the abundance of nature, the gentle promise that life is ready to rise.
The Emperor comes in like structured farming itself … boundaries, irrigation lines, planning, order. He is the discipline needed to protect the growing crop. Without structure, things don’t survive long. His energy creates stability for growth.
The Hierophant is tradition … the farming methods passed down for generations, the wisdom of elders, the rituals that keep life grounded. He reminds us that some ways have survived because they work, and there’s value in learning from what came before.
The Lovers feel like that moment when the farmer chooses what kind of field this will be. Every crop changes the soil’s future. The card becomes a reminder that choices shape the direction of our life, and commitment to the chosen path matters.
The Chariot then takes us into action … the farmer working the land with focus and determination. He now is focused and knows what to do..It’s the push, the drive, the willpower to move ahead even when things get tough. The Chariot reminds us that discipline moves us through obstacles.
Strength is the patience needed as the first sprouts push through. It’s gentle care, not force. You can’t scream at a plant to grow. Strength is that soft courage, that quiet persistence that nurtures without breaking.
The Hermit is the farmer stepping back and observing the field alone, making adjustments with wisdom. Maybe calling some veterans to observe if he is doing fine ! Or maybe giving space to seeds to grow and observing from far beyond ! It’s introspection, the understanding that answers often come in silence, not noise.
The Wheel of Fortune is the weather .. unpredictable, shifting, changing without warning. Some seasons bless us, some test us. The card reminds us that cycles are natural, and nothing stays constant.
Justice feels like the natural laws of cause and effect. If the farmer cares for the land, the land responds. If corners are cut, the crop suffers. Justice shows that balance and fairness decide the outcomes. Could it be early pruning what’s not serving the plant ?
The Hanged Man is the waiting period .. that stretch where you can’t rush growth no matter what you do. It’s surrender, seeing things from a different angle, letting nature take its own time.
Death is the clearing of unwanted things from the field … the weeds, old roots, and everything that has finished its purpose. It is not destruction but renewal. When the field is cleaned out, the energy of the soil transforms, making space for fresh life to grow. Death becomes the necessary clearing that allows new beginnings to rise with strength.
Temperance could be mixing of water and sunlight in just the right amounts. It is balance, patience, and gentle adjustment. It’s the harmony required to keep everything growing smoothly.
The Devil represents the pests and fungus that creep in quietly and start attacking the healthy crop. They represent habits, fears, attachments, and distractions that drain us slowly without us noticing. The Devil is a reminder to recognise what is harming our growth, remove it in time, and protect the field so the journey can continue freely.
The Tower is the storm … the sudden change, the unexpected event that shakes everything. Fields get flooded, plans collapse, but these moments often reveal what wasn’t strong enough to last.
The Star is the calm after the storm. It’s the cleansing rain, the sparkle of hope, the return of clarity. It’s that soft moment when the farmer looks up at the night sky and feels reassured that things will be okay.
The Moon is the night when the farmer cannot see clearly. Shadows play tricks, doubts rise, and the path seems confusing. It’s the emotional uncertainty that comes before dawn.
The Sun is that bright, warm morning when everything becomes clear again. It’s growth, joy, vitality, and success. The crop stands tall, healthy, full of life.
Judgement is the harvest … the final call, the assessment of all the work done. It’s the moment of truth where the results show what effort was planted in the soil of life.
And then comes The World … the full cycle completed. The crop is harvested, the effort has borne fruit, the field stands fulfilled. It’s a sense of wholeness, completion, and mastery.
The journey that began with the Fool taking the first innocent step ends here with a sense of harmony and satisfaction.
And just like farming, once one cycle ends, another quietly begins again…
U may add your thoughts on this or any other analogy that’s struck u 😊🫰🏽
-Tarot by Uma 💕
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