Learning Tarot

Exploration of setting for each tarot card has come to an end for Tuesdays.

The first post for this series was on March 24, 2020. It’s been a long journey, one that I wasn’t quite sure how to begin at first and wasn’t sure if I could finish. Yet, here we are!

I hope you have enjoyed this series and have found it as useful as I have in this learning process. I also hope that the writing prompts provided improved the context and meaning of the tarot cards for you.

If you have followed this series throughout its entirety, you have my deepest gratitude. By now you have a list of the timings provided by this site, along with lots of practice in how to use the images of the cards to create a physical location for your story.

It is my intent to continue to run other tarot themed series, but for now I will close this post with a quick reference table of the times and places mentioned in this run.

Again, thank you so much for participating!

Table of Setting Keywords

CARD	TIMING BY ASTROLOGY	tIMING BY ELEMENT	PLACE
Ace of Cups	September 23 – December 20	1st Week of Winter	A spring fed pool of clear, crisp, sparkling water feeding into lazy brook.
Two of Cups	June 21 – July 1 and Venus in Cancer	2nd Week of Winter	A small grotto standing in the center of a wisteria garden park.
Three of Cups	July 2 – July 11 and Mercury in Cancer	3rd Week of Winter	An exuberant dance club filled with music, people, food, and drinks.
Four of Cups	July 12 – July 21 and Moon in Cancer	4th Week of Winter	A quiet, shadowy corner of the bar, away from the din of the other patrons.
Five of Cups	October 23 – November 1 and Mars in Scorpio	5th Week of Winter	A secluded grave site surrounded by a small wooded area.
Six of Cups	November 2 – November 12 and Sun in Scorpio	6th Week of Winter	A private, peaceful, and fragrant garden of flowers in full bloom.
Seven of Cups	November 13 to November 22 and Venus in Scorpio	7th Week of Winter	A dusty antique shop filled to the brim with a myriad of curios.
Eight of Cups	February 19 – February 28 and Saturn in Pisces	8th Week of Winter	A wide river in a deep verdant valley, cutting through tall, rugged mountains.
Nine of Cups	March 1 – March 10 and Jupiter in Pisces	9th Week of Winter	A party at a bar with a dance floor and upbeat music.
Ten of Cups	March 11 – March 20 and Mars in Pisces	10th Week of Winter	A grand wedding chapel with organ music and floral decorations.
Page of Cups	September 21 – December 20	11th Week of Winter	A peaceful, sandy beach at a secluded cove early in the morning.
Knight of Cups	October 13 – November 22	12th Week of Winter	A dimly lit wine cellar full of dust and cobwebs.
Queen of Cups	November 13 – December 12	13th Week of Winter	A cozy cabin on water front property, set out away from the urban crowd.
King of Cups	February 9 – March 10	Transition from Winter to Spring	A vast and busy shipyard in a large harbor.
Ace of Wands	June 21 – September 20	1st Week of Summer	A sunny meadow sprinkled with spring wildflowers.
Two of Wands	March 21 – March 30 and Mars in Aries	2nd Week of Summer	A fork in the road, where the destination of either path cannot be seen.
Three of Wands	March 31 – April 10 and Sun in Aries	3rd Week of Summer	A long, lonely ship dock at sunset.
Four of Wands	April 11 – April 20 and Venus in Aries	4th Week of Summer	A bustling town square during a local festival.
Five of Wands	July 22 – August 1 and Saturn in Leo	5th Week of Summer	A roaring and tumultuous battlefield.
Six of Wands	August 2 – August 11 and Jupiter in Leo	6th Week of Summer	A loud, vibrant parade down the main street of town, celebrating a public figure.
Seven of Wands	August 12 – August 22 and Mars in Leo	7th Week of Summer	The front line trenches of a battlefield.
Eight of Wands	November 23 – December 2 and Mercury in Sagittarius	8th Week of Summer	The deck of a swift moving ship, out at sea.
Nine of Wands	December 3 – December 12 and Moon in Sagittarius	9th Week of Summer	A long, dark, underground tunnel with no end in sight.
Ten of Wands	December 13 – December 21 and Saturn in Sagittarius	10th Week of Summer	A large, sprawling field within a plantation.
Page of Wands	June 21 – September 20	11th Week of Summer	A grand music hall with a large, captivated audience.
Knight of Wands	July 12 – August 11	12th Week of Summer	A large gymnasium holding a sports tournament.
Queen of Wands	March 11 – April 10	13th Week of Summer	A sprawling sunflower field in the warm prairie.
King of Wands	November 13 – December 12	Transition of Summer to Autumn	A well organized, but busy, business office.
Ace of Pentacles	March 21 – June 20	1st Week of Autumn	A thick, green field of tall grass, swaying in the breeze.
Two of Pentacles	December 22 – December 30 and Jupiter in Capricorn	2nd Week of Autumn	A carnival side show that features highly skilled jugglers.
Three of Pentacles	December 31 – January 9 and Mars in Capricorn	3rd Week of Autumn	A bustling art studio full of people working together on a major project.
Four of Pentacles	January 10 – January 19 and Sun in Capricorn	4th Week of Autumn	A highly secured and lavish bank, designed solely for the wealthy elite.
Five of Pentacles	April 21 – April 30 and Mercury in Taurus	5th Week of Autumn	A solemn, but peaceful, church with stained glass windows that always leaves the light on for those in need.
Six of Pentacles	May 1 – May 10 and Mars in Taurus	6th Week of Autumn	A busy marketplace with many merchants and vendors selling their services and wares.
Seven of Pentacles	May 11 – May 20 and Saturn in Taurus	7th Week of Autumn	A growing apple orchard, ripening for harvest.
Eight of Pentacles	August 23 – September 1 and Sun in Virgo	8th Week of Autumn	A watchmaker’s workshop filled with tiny gears, magnifying glasses, and fine instruments.
Nine of Pentacles	September 2 – September 11 and Venus in Virgo	9th Week of Autumn	A fine garden in full bloom behind a luxurious mansion.
Ten of Pentacles	September 12 – September 22 and Mercury in Virgo	10th Week of Autumn	A well decorated family room of a large cozy home.
Page of Pentacles	March 21 – June 20	11th Week of Autumn	A wide open field, freshly planted.
Knight of Pentacles	April 11 – May 10	12th Week of Autumn	A secluded wooded glade, filled with sweetgrass and wildflowers.
Queen of Pentacles	December 13 – January 9	13th Week of Autumn	An old fashioned medical clinic, smelling of herbs and antiseptic.
King of Pentacles	August 12 – September 11	Transition from Autumn to Winter	A well planned and highly organized plantation.
Ace of Swords	December 23 – March 20	1st Week of Spring	A single, ornate sword on display in a grand museum.
Two of Swords	September 23 – October 2 and Moon in Libra	2nd Week of Spring	A comfy chair, worn ugly from use, tucked away in a corner of a quiet room.
Three of Swords	October 3 – October 12 and Saturn in Libra	3rd Week of Spring	A homicide crime scene of a brutal death.
Four of Swords	October 13 – October 22 and Jupiter in Libra	4th Week of Spring	A serene meditation room within a secluded temple.
Five of Swords	January 20 – January 29 and Venus in Aquarius	5th Week of Spring	A gladiatorial combat arena with high rise seating.
Six of Swords	January 30 – February 8 and Mercury in Aquarius	6th Week of Spring	A long boat gliding along a slow moving river.
Seven of Swords	February 9 – February 18 and Moon in Aquarius	7th Week of Spring	A dark alleyway in the rough part of the city.
Eight of Swords	May 21 – May 31 and Jupiter in Gemini	8th Week of Spring	A spiked trap with no apparent way out.
Nine of Swords	June 1 – June 10 and Mars in Gemini	9th Week of Spring	A haunted, dark bedroom filled with moving shadows.
Ten of Swords	June 11 – June 20 and Sun in Gemini	10th Week of Spring	A rising dawn, in resplendent hues, right after a long raging storm during the night.
Page of Swords	December 21 – March 20	11th Week of Spring	A windy prairie field, with a bright blue sky overhead.
Knight of Swords	January 10 – February 8	12th Week of Spring	The front line of the battle, with the cavalry charging in.
Queen of Swords	September 12 – October 12	13th Week of Spring	A lovely parlor, set with comfortable chairs and a small table for tea.
King of Swords	May 11 – June 10	Transition from Spring to Summer	A well organized, and frequently visited, private library filled with old, leather-bound books.
The Fool	Uranus – Timing is Spontaneous	Anytime* in Spring	A wild and crowded gambling hall, filled with many games to choose from to play.
The Magician	Mercury – Event is Quick Moving	Anytime* in Spring	A fully equipped laboratory, ready for any task.
The High Priestess	Moon – Timing is Hidden	Anytime* in Winter	The inner sanctum of an ancient temple, long forgotten and hidden away deep within the hills.
The Empress	Venus – Timing is According to Conditions	Anytime* in Autumn	A cozy nursery room, furnished with all the amenities needed for caring for an infant.
The Emperor	Aries: March 21 – April 19	Anytime* in Summer	A strategy room, complete with a grand scale map on a broad table.
The Hierophant	Taurus: April 20 – May 20	Anytime* in Autumn	A filled classroom with rows of desks and the professor teaching upfront at the blackboard.
The Lovers	Gemini: May 21 – June 20	Anytime* in Spring	A romantically decorated wedding chapel, complete with the wedding bells ringing.
The Chariot	Cancer: June 21 – July 20	Anytime* in Winter	A high speed racetrack with formula cars gunning for the first place cup.
Strength	Leo: July 23 – August 22	Anytime* in Summer	A circus filled with performing animals, including lions, tigers, and bears.
The Hermit	Virgo: August 22 – September 23	Anytime* in Autumn	A lonely hillside overlooking a valley.
The Wheel of Fortune	Jupiter – Event can happen at any time, and without notice	Anytime* in Summer	A weaver’s spinning room, with the loom set up on one side and the wheel on the other.
Justice	Libra: September 23 – October 22	Anytime* in Spring	A solemn court room during a tense legal case.
The Hanged Man	Neptune – Timing Undetermined	Anytime* in Winter	A lone, large and sturdy oak tree standing in a field of tall grass.
Death	Scorpio: October 23 – November 21	Anytime* in Winter	A somber funeral procession.
Temperance	Sagittarius: November 21 – December 20	Anytime* in Summer	A well stocked and smoothly operating apothecary shop.
The Devil	Capricorn: December 21 – January 20	Anytime* in Autumn	A torture chamber equipped with racks, chains, and hot irons.
The Tower	Mars – Timing is Sudden and Abrupt	Anytime* in Summer	A magnificent lone tower besieged by a fierce thunderstorm.
The Star	Aquarius: January 21 – February 20	Anytime* in Spring	A starlit, limpid pool nestled deep within a clearing of a grove.
The Moon	Pisces: February 21 – March 20	Anytime* in Winter/Night	A moonlit field, shrouded in fog.
The Sun	Sun – Summer; Good Weather	Anytime* in Summer/Day	The rising dawn, breaking over the rugged edges of the mountain peaks.
Judgement	Pluto – Winter; Stormy Weather	Anytime* in Summer	A tomb opening with the dead reviving and rising from their coffins.
The World	Saturn – Event Moves Slowly	Anytime* in Autumn	A large, close-knit, and supportive neighborhood.

* It should be noted that for regular readings that the alternate timing with the Major Arcana is dependent upon conditions being met as indicated elsewhere within the spread. You are free to do it this way with a writer reading, I only wrote it down this way for the sake of simplicity. Personally, I find the astrology method more useful for the most part.