Fox Fairy Goddess Tarot by IRTYSH, 2024.

About This Compendium

“What does he or she think and/or feel about me?”

This is the most asked question in Facebook practice tarot groups and at psychic fairs and many other tarot venues. In practice reading groups, readers will post wildly different interpretations even though responding to the same set of cards drawn. So who is right? I decided to try an experiment.

This question crosses ethical lines as it seeks to invade a third person’s most intimate inner life. However, for the querent who seeks some reassurance of the unknown, it may serve as a guide to their next step. I worked extensively with ChatGPT to come up with meanings that reflect both thoughts and feelings, multiple options, and are based on the most classical tarot interpretations from both the Marseille and Rider-Waite-Smith traditions, rather than my own perspectives. They are limited to 30-50 words (leaving out a lot of possibilities). There’s a 60% emphasis on romantic feelings, with a 40% focus on friends, acquaintances, co-workers.

Please try out these meanings to see if and how they work for you. Feel free to modify them or make your own compendium by changing anything and everything to reflect your own personal understanding of this question and what each card might say individually. And, of course, the other cards in the spread will modify, support or contradict each other, or they reveal a range of sensations experienced by the person in question. Play with this idea. Have fun. Let me know if you find these possibilities helpful or not.

MAJOR ARCANA — Archetypes of Thought and Feeling

These cards show love and perception on the mythic scale—how we project ideals, confront truth, and transform through encounter.

The Fool:

The person asked about experiences you, the querent, as awakening spontaneity and curiosity. They sense freedom with you yet fear looking foolish. There’s excitement, attraction to risk, and uncertainty about direction. Emotion hovers between naïve hope and avoidance of responsibility.

The Magician:

They’re intrigued and alert in your presence—half-admiring, half-calculating. You inspire their creativity and desire to impress. They may test how real the connection is, shaping perception through charm. Feeling is mixed with self-control.

The High Priestess:

You’re a mystery they can’t decipher. They sense depth and silence that invites projection. Emotion feels private, even sacred, yet also distant. They wonder if you know more than you say—or if you see through them.

The Empress:

They feel warmth and sensual appreciation. You represent comfort, beauty, and abundance. Their feelings may blur into longing for nurture or admiration of your self-possession. Attraction here feels natural but could become complacent.

The Emperor:

Respect dominates; affection expresses as protection or control. They might admire your strength yet wish to define the terms. Feeling is restrained, filtered through duty or pride—security valued over vulnerability.

The Hierophant:

You evoke familiarity, trust, or tradition. They may see you as a guide, partner, or moral touchstone. Emotion forms through respect and expectation rather than passion. They wonder if stability outweighs freedom.

The Lovers:

Connection is undeniable—heart and choice entwined. They feel drawn and confronted at once, sensing that intimacy will change them. Emotion is alive but undecided; desire and conscience share the same breath.

The Chariot:

They feel compelled to move toward you yet fear losing control. You challenge their willpower. Emotion becomes a test of direction: pursuit versus restraint. Admiration tinged with competition.

Strength:

You soothe and steady them. They feel safe and slightly undone by your quiet power. Attraction arises from trust and curiosity about your composure. Their emotion deepens when they sense you won’t exploit it.

The Hermit:

They think of you often but from distance. You represent wisdom, introspection, or absence. Feeling is contemplative—perhaps loneliness mixed with respect. They may love the idea of you more than contact itself.

Wheel of Fortune:

You feel fated, unpredictable, cyclical. Their emotions rise and fall with circumstance. They sense possibility but little control. Hope alternates with resignation; connection feels larger than choice.

Justice:

They analyze rather than surrender. You make them weigh fairness, commitment, or consequence. Emotion is present yet measured, shaped by conscience. They seek equilibrium before vulnerability.

The Hanged Man:

You suspend them between feeling and inaction. They don’t know what to do but can’t detach. Emotion deepens through waiting; surrender may lead to clarity—or drift into passivity.

Death:

You mark an ending or irreversible change. Feelings linger as transformation rather than attachment. They may mourn, resist, or secretly hope for renewal. Emotion is intense, rarely comfortable.

Temperance:

They feel calmed by you. You bring balance after extremes. Emotion here is healing, cautious, integrating differences. Desire softens into harmony; attraction seeks longevity, not drama.

The Devil:

They feel trapped or magnetized. Desire is strong, unsettling, possibly obsessive. They sense pleasure mixed with loss of control. Emotion alternates between indulgence and shame, attraction and fear.

The Tower:

You disrupt their defenses. Feelings erupt suddenly—shock, revelation, liberation. They may blame you for upheaval or thank you for truth. Emotion raw, cleansing, but rarely simple.

The Star:

You represent hope and renewal. They feel inspired, gently optimistic, perhaps idealizing you. Emotion is tender, distant like starlight—guiding but not graspable. Healing rather than possession.

The Moon:

You stir uncertainty and fascination. They can’t separate imagination from reality. Emotion waxes and wanes, colored by fear, fantasy, intuition. They sense depth but question what’s true.

The Sun:

You make them feel open and alive. Joy, pride, and recognition fill their thoughts. Emotion here is uncomplicated warmth—though they might overlook subtler needs. Attraction through happiness.

Judgment:

They reflect on the past with you in mind. You evoke accountability, forgiveness, or a call to reconnect. Emotion is awakening—half guilt, half gratitude. Renewal possible, closure uncertain.

The World:

They see you as whole, accomplished, perhaps beyond reach. Emotion blends admiration with finality. You complete a chapter in their psyche; whether they return or move on depends on readiness for a new cycle.

THE MINOR ARCANA

The four suits together show the emotional spectrum of relationship questions:

Wands: ignition and pursuit — the spark and struggle of desire.Cups: feeling and longing — the ebb and flow of connection.Swords: thought and tension — honesty tested by fear and distance.Pentacles: grounding and care — love as something built and sustained.

THE SUIT OF WANDS — Passion, Initiative, and the Dance of Pursuit

This suit speaks to attraction in motion—how desire seeks expression, recognition, and purpose. It reveals when warmth becomes impatience, when confidence masks insecurity, and when shared fire either fuels creation or burns too hot to hold.

Ace of Wands:

They feel a sudden ignition—a pulse of attraction or creative surge when they think of you. It may be physical, sexual, or simply vital energy seeking expression. Emotion flares with possibility: the thrill of being awakened, not yet knowing where it will lead.

Two of Wands:

Interest has formed but remains strategic. They picture possibilities, testing how you might fit into their future. Attraction is tempered by planning; enthusiasm meets hesitation. You live in their “what if,” not yet their “yes.”

Three of Wands:

They sense potential taking shape but still at a distance. Hope and expectation mix with patience. You may feel their attention without immediate action. Emotion is quietly confident, waiting for a sign that the connection will unfold.

Four of Wands:

Their feelings turn joyful and inclusive. They imagine celebration, belonging, or reunion. You represent warmth, acceptance, perhaps a vision of “home.” The mood is positive, though comfort may dull curiosity if taken for granted.

Five of Wands:

You stir both excitement and competition. They test boundaries, unsure whether play or conflict dominates. Attraction may express through teasing or argument. Beneath the noise lies a wish to stand out and be acknowledged by you.

Six of Wands:

They want to impress you—or be recognized by you. Emotion feels proud, performative, buoyed by attention. Admiration is genuine yet filtered through ego. If you applaud, they soar; if you don’t, they question their worth.

Seven of Wands:

They feel challenged or defensive around you. You push them to clarify what they truly want. Attraction survives through effort; fear of losing ground competes with longing. Emotion shows as resistance that secretly values the contest.

Eight of Wands:

Feelings accelerate—sudden messages, impulsive plans, an urge to close distance. You’re on their mind constantly. Excitement is real but may lack reflection. Whether this becomes love or burnout depends on timing and follow-through.

Nine of Wands:

They care but tread carefully. Past wounds make them guarded. You evoke both desire and fatigue; they want connection but fear repetition. Emotion endures quietly, testing if trust can outlast weariness.

Ten of Wands:

They feel burdened—by responsibility, secrecy, or the effort to keep feelings contained. Attraction persists but weighs heavy. They may love yet feel unable to carry the relationship further without relief or shared support.

Page of Wands:

Their interest is bright, youthful, and exploratory. They flirt through enthusiasm rather than depth. Emotion flickers—sincere in curiosity, untested by time. They wonder what adventure you might bring.

Knight of Wands:

They feel bold, restless, hungry for experience. You excite them, but patience is scarce. Emotion burns fast, often fading once pursuit turns to routine. Connection thrives on movement, not maintenance.

Queen of Wands:

They see you as magnetic and self-possessed. You awaken admiration mixed with awe. Emotion is confident but cautious—they want your light yet fear your discernment. Attraction rooted in respect and fascination.

King of Wands:

They view you as equal in strength and vision. Feelings come with ambition: they want partnership that expands both lives. Emotion is passionate, goal-oriented, occasionally dominating. Warmth remains if power stays balanced.

THE SUIT OF CUPS — Love, Longing, and the Emotional Mirror

Cups reveal how the heart moves—its tides of connection, nostalgia, fantasy, and loss. They show the inner weather of intimacy: when affection flows, when it stagnates, and when imagination replaces truth.

Ace of Cups:

They feel an opening of the heart—tender, hopeful, a swell of emotion that surprises them. This could be first love, renewal, or forgiveness. Feeling is genuine but fragile: it needs reciprocation to take form.

Two of Cups:

They sense harmony and mutuality. You mirror what they long for. Emotion feels balanced, affectionate, potentially romantic. It’s the desire to meet halfway, though equilibrium can tip quickly toward dependency or idealization.

Three of Cups:

Their feelings are friendly, playful, or social. They enjoy your company but may not define it as deep commitment. Emotion here is joyful and shared yet easily diffused by other interests or people.

Four of Cups:

They’ve withdrawn inward; affection lies dormant beneath introspection or fatigue. They may care yet feel uninspired. Emotion is muted—not gone, just numbed by uncertainty or overthinking.

Five of Cups:

Regret colors their heart. They replay what’s been lost or unsaid. Emotion turns toward sorrow and self-reproach, but healing waits in the background. They can’t see what still remains until they lift their gaze.

Six of Cups:

You evoke nostalgia, comfort, and innocence. They feel warmth rooted in memory rather than current reality. Emotion is sincere but filtered through longing for simpler times or what once felt safe.

Seven of Cups:

They’re caught between fantasies—many emotions, little clarity. You may inhabit their dreams more than their plans. Attraction is strong yet unstable, shaped by projection and wishful thinking.

Eight of Cups:

They feel distance growing within themselves. Caring persists, but something essential feels absent. Emotion withdraws not from indifference but from searching for deeper meaning. Departure here is contemplative, not cruel.

Nine of Cups:

You please them; you satisfy a personal wish. Emotion is contented yet self-referential—they enjoy how they feel around you more than they explore who you are. Pleasure dominates sincerity; fulfillment may plateau.

Ten of Cups:

They imagine emotional completeness with you. You represent shared happiness, family, or enduring love. Feeling here is idealized, sometimes utopian. Reality may not yet have tested the dream.

Page of Cups:

Their affection is tender, uncertain, and easily startled. They may reach out with shy curiosity or creative gestures. Emotion is exploratory, youthful, open to wonder but vulnerable to misunderstanding.

Knight of Cups:

They’re drawn to you through romance and imagination. Feeling is genuine yet shaped by ideals of love more than its realities. They pursue beauty and connection but may drift if disillusioned.

Queen of Cups:

Their emotions toward you are deep, receptive, and intuitive. They feel seen at the level of soul but fear exposure. Sensitivity runs high; they respond to your moods more than to words. Love here listens more than speaks.

King of Cups:

They care with maturity and restraint. Emotion flows beneath calm surface—stable, protective, occasionally distant. They balance affection with control; sincerity is strong, expression subtle.

THE SUIT OF SWORDS — Thought, Tension, and Truth Under Pressure

Swords trace how intellect cuts through emotion: where honesty, fear, or conflict exposes what the heart prefers to hide.

Ace of Swords:

They’re thinking sharply, seeking clarity about you. A realization—pleasant or painful—has pierced confusion. Emotion is filtered through logic; they need truth before trust.

Two of Swords:

They’re conflicted and avoid deciding. You stir emotions they can’t reconcile with reason. Their heart waits behind mental defenses. Peace on the surface conceals tension.

Three of Swords:

Their feelings ache; separation or misunderstanding cuts deeply. They may relive words that hurt or fear repeating old wounds. Emotion is raw but honest.

Four of Swords:

They’ve retreated to recover. Emotion lies dormant, resting after conflict or exhaustion. They think of you quietly but resist re-engagement.

Five of Swords:

They recall arguments or power struggles. Pride mixes with guilt. They may feel they “won” but lost connection. Emotion is defensive, circling regret.

Six of Swords:

Their thoughts drift toward calm and distance. They may wish to resolve things or simply move on. Emotion is subdued—tender but practical.

Seven of Swords:

They hide feelings behind strategy. Something about you makes them cautious or self-protective. Attraction exists but is masked by calculation.

Eight of Swords:

They feel trapped—by circumstance or overthinking. You occupy their mind, yet they see no safe move. Emotion is anxious, not indifferent.

Nine of Swords:

You haunt their thoughts. Worry, shame, or imagined loss keeps them awake. Emotion is obsessive, looping through “what ifs.”

Ten of Swords:

They believe something between you has ended. Emotion collapses under exhaustion yet releases tension: a strange peace after heartbreak.

Page of Swords:

They’re curious, observant, a little guarded. You’re often in their thoughts, but they approach indirectly—watching, questioning.

Knight of Swords:

Their feelings express through urgency. They want to speak truth or defend a position. Emotion and intellect race together; patience is scarce.

Queen of Swords:

They see you—or themselves—as discerning and self-reliant. Affection exists beneath analysis, restrained by caution.

King of Swords:

They think rather than feel, weighing facts before sentiment. You prompt respect, not impulsive warmth. Emotion is measured, loyal, understated.

THE SUIT OF PENTACLES — Security, Value, and the Material Language of Care

Pentacles translate emotion into tangible form—what love looks like when expressed through patience, effort, and daily gesture.

Ace of Pentacles:

They sense something real could grow with you. Feeling is practical yet hopeful—a seed of trust. You awaken a wish to invest slowly, to see if emotion can take root in reality.

Two of Pentacles:

They’re juggling feelings and priorities. You matter, but life pulls them in competing directions. Emotion is adaptable but scattered.

Three of Pentacles:

They think of partnership as shared work. You inspire cooperation and respect. Emotion shows through effort: showing up, contributing, building.

Four of Pentacles:

They hold back or hold on. Possession and protection mingle. The clasped coins reveal fear beneath affection—a wish to keep control.

Five of Pentacles:

They feel left out or fearful of rejection. Emotion persists through hardship; it seeks warmth in the cold.

Six of Pentacles:

They think about balance—who gives, who receives. Emotion takes the shape of fairness; generosity mixes with pride.

Seven of Pentacles:

They pause to evaluate what’s grown. You’re part of their long-term reflections. Emotion feels patient yet uncertain.

Eight of Pentacles:

They show care through diligence. You motivate focus or reliability. Emotion expressed in doing rather than words.

Nine of Pentacles:

They admire your independence. Emotion is tinged with awe and distance. They find your self-sufficiency beautiful yet intimidating.

Ten of Pentacles:

They imagine permanence: shared home, family, legacy. Emotion grounded in belonging and continuity.

Page of Pentacles:

They feel earnest curiosity—a wish to understand and prove themselves. Emotion is sincere and careful.

Knight of Pentacles:

They feel steadily devoted but slow to reveal it. Reliability defines their affection; emotion grows through trust.

Queen of Pentacles:

They see you as nurturing and grounded. Feeling is affectionate, sensual in quiet ways. Love manifests through care and steadiness.

King of Pentacles:

They think of you with admiration and desire for stability. Emotion is loyal and protective—devotion expressed through tangible support.

CLOSING REFLECTION

Read side by side, these interpretations offer not fixed answers but a moving landscape of human need: attraction seeking safety, mind negotiating heart, spirit anchoring in form.

Experiment. There is so much more that can be expressed by each card.

Created by Mary K. Greer and ChatGPT, 2025. Make of it what you will.