Ancient Keys
Marquis Davis
July 24, 2023
Tarot cards can be traced as far back as the 14th to 15th century. The Rider- Waite (Rider deck)
was one of the first tarot decks that was massively produced. It is said that tarot cards were
invented in Italy during the 1430s.
Vibrational energies are always in motion. Our thoughts, emotions, and action emit energy. The
word vibe, comes from vibrations. When we're not feeling the vibes of a person or environment,
then were not feeling the vibrational energies emitting from a being or environment.
There are subtle energies that are being condensed into material and immaterial formation.
Subtle energy can be manifested in an intangible and tangible substance, rather we are conscious
or subconscious of this. Unseen forces can have a major impact on us.
As above so below is an alchemical axiom that inhibits the astral, physical, and energetic world.
Which express itself through the spiritual characteristics of people, plants and planets. This is
why, what happens astrological impacts what happens in each planet, including planet Earth.
Life isn’t necessarily coincidental. It is astrologically connected in a visceral method, of the
cosmos and moon phases. What happens above, happens below, simultaneously.
Ancient cultures such as the Mayans. Give reference to astrological events, symbolically.
Although, they’re referred as mythology.
The serpent was a very important social and religious symbol, revered by the Maya. Maya
mythology describes serpents as being the vehicles by which celestial bodies, such as the sun
and stars, cross the heavens. The shedding of their skin made them a symbol of rebirth and
renewal.
See: Breaking the Maya code; by Micheal D. Coe
This publication isn’t exactly about tarot or astrology. My intent is to inform readers with
a layout for understanding universal energy, and their correspondence with tarot and astrology.
The Universe is governed and influenced by astrology. Tarot is an artistic expression and
symbolic formation of universal energies and planetary influence. Thus, I’m providing basic
keys that can help you gain a better understanding of tarot correlation with astrology, and their
correspondence with the cosmos and planet Earth.
You can view the planets as a macrocosmic aspect of astrology that correlation to the
microcosmic aspects, simultaneously. Human beings are the microcosmic of astrology. Thus, an
understanding of the universe and planet Earth. Are keys to understanding ourselves, and other
beings in our realm.
Key 0
Positive: New beginnings, innocence, adventure
Negative: Risk, Recklessness, fearlessness
PLANET: Uranus
ELEMENT: Air
Key 1
Positive: tools, resources and energy for manifestation
Negative: Troubles with manifesting dreams
PLANET: Mercury
ELEMENT: Air
Key 2
Positive: Sacred knowledge, feminine, subconscious mind, Intuition
Negative: Disconnected from intuition, dirty secrets, silence, withdrawal
PLANET: Moon
ELEMENT: Water
Key 3
Positive: Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance
Negative: Dependence, creative block
PLANET: Venus
ELEMENT: Earth
Key 4
Positive: Structure, father figure, authority, establishment
Negative: Lack of discipline, Domination, excessive control, inflexibility
ASTROLOGY: Aries
ELEMENT: Fire
Key 5
Positive: Spiritual, wisdom, religious, beliefs, conformity, traditional,
institutions
Negative: challenging the status quo
ASTROLOGY: Taurus
ELEMENT: Earth
Key 6
Positive: Decision, Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment
Negative: Disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values, selflove
ASTROLOGY: Gemini
ELEMENT: Air
Key 7
Positive: Self-discipline, hard work, focus determination, willpower,
control, victory, overcoming obstacles, success
Negative: Being blocked by obstacles, lack of self-control, powerlessness, aggression, coercion
ASTROLOGY: Cancer
ELEMENT: Water
Key 8
Positive: Compassion, focus, kindness, fortitude, influence, bravery,
courage, radiant health, inner power, tenacity, boldness
Negative: Raw energy, weakness, doubt, disbelief, self-doubt, vulnerability, insecurity, lack of
confidence, anxiety
ASTROLOGY: Leo
ELEMENT: Fire
Key 9
Positive: Contemplation, inner guidance, retreat, self-discovery, soul-
searching, inner guidance, introspection, contemplation, solitude, introspection, meditation on
oneself
Negative: Reentering society, isolation, paranoia, retreat from social interactions, restriction,
paralyzed fear and withdrawal, loneliness, seclusion, antisocial behavior, being rejected
ASTROLOGY: Virgo
ELEMENT: Earth
Key 10 = 1
Positive: Decisive moments, cycles of life, upheaval, chance, good luck,
karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point, soulmates
Negative: external forces, lack of control, disruptions, unwelcome changes, delays, setbacks, bad
luck, resistance to changes, breaking cycles, disorders
PLANET: Jupiter
ELEMENT: Fire
Key 11
Positive: Consequences, accountability, cause, effect, law, justice,
fairness, reality, causation, truth, honesty, integrity, karma
Negative: Dishonesty, retaliation, injustice, evading responsibility, lack of responsibility,
unfairness, corruption
ASTROLOGY: Libra
ELEMENT: Air
Key 12 = 3
Positive: Perspective, let go, sacrifice, wait, unsure of one's direction
Negative: Disinterest, stagnation, apathy, delays, indecision, stalling, resistance, avoidance of
sacrifice, stalling
PLANET: Neptune
ELEMENT: Water
Key 13 = 4
Positive: Change, transition, letting go, release, transformation, endings
Negative: Stagnancy, decay, fear of change, repeating negative patterns, resisting change
ASTROLOGY: Scorpio
ELEMENT: Water
Key 14 = 5
Positive: Calm, serenity, tranquility, harmony, balanced, peace, patience,
moderation
Negative: Recklessness, hastiness, discord, imbalance, excess, extremes
ASTROLOGY: Sagittarius
ELEMENT: Fire
Key 15 = 6
Positive: Dependency, abuse, violence, assault, addition, depression, mental
health issues, bondage, sexuality, materialism, secrecy, obsession, cheating, powerlessness,
hopelessness
Negative: Reclaiming power, reasserting control, detachment, independence, overcoming addiction,
freedom, revelation
ASTROLOGY: Capricorn
ELEMENT: Earth
Key 16 = 7
Positive: Revelation, release, painful loss, tragedy, intense and sudden change
Negative: Delay inevitable, avoiding tragedy, narrow escape, resisting change
PLANET: Mars
ELEMENT: Fire
Key 17 = 8
Positive: Transcendence, purpose, inspiration, spiritual, connecting with divine
Negative: Boredom, monotony, hopelessness, lack of creativity, despair, lack of faith, focusing on
negativity
ASTROLOGY: Aquarius
ELEMENT: Air
Key 18 = 9
Positive: Secret, unconscious, illusion, intuition, uncertainty, confusion,
complexity
Negative: Clarity, misinterpretation, understanding, fear, deception, anxiety, misunderstanding
ASTROLOGY: Pisces
ELEMENT: Water
Key 19 = 1
Positive: Pregnancy, self-expression, good luck, positivity, fun, freedom,
success, optimism, vitality, joy, confidence, truth, freedom, success, optimism, vitality, joy, confidence,
truth, openness, enthusiasm, happiness
Negative: Abortion, unrealistic expectation, lack of enthusiasm, excessive enthusiasm, sadness,
pessimism, ego, conceitedness, oppression, miscarriage, stillbirth
PLANET: Sun
ELEMENT: Fire
Key 20 = 2
Positive: Reckoning, self-evaluation, awakening, renewal, purpose, reflection
Negative: Self – doubt, lack of self-awareness, self-loathing, failure to learn lesson
PLANET: Pluto
ELEMENT: Fire
Key 21 = 3
Positive: Accomplishment, closure, achievement, completion, personal
fulfillment
Negative: Emptiness, feeling incomplete, lack of closure, lack of achievement
PLANET: Saturn
ELEMENT: Earth
FIVE SPIRITUAL CRUCIFIX
Key 7 Emperor
Key 2 High Priestess
Key 3 Magician
Key 4 Empress
Key 0 Fool
FIVE SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATION
Key 21 World
Key 10 Wheel of Fortune
Key 20 Judgement
Key 14 Temperance
Key 15 Devil (Void of Spiritual Energy)
SEE: Symbolism: The Spiritual Alphabet by Angelo and Miram Distefano
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, combines the Tarot with the Zodiac. There are
twelve zodiac, three modalities, and four elements. The three modalities are cardinal, fixed, and
mutable. Each zodiac is represented by one of the four following elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and
Water.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
Cardinal Signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn
Leaders, active, restless, self – motivated, and ambitious
Fixed Signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius
Traditional, responsibilities, maintain position, and goal orientated
Mutable Signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Embrace change, flexible, communicative, and adaptable
The tarot suits are all represents by an Ace, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10....
Cardinal corresponds with 2,3,4
Fixed corresponds 5,6,7
Mutable corresponds 8,9,10
Court Cards Correspondence with Elements
King: Air
Queen: Water
Knight: Fire
Page: Earth
Cardinal Decan Correspondence to Seasons
Aries
Spring: Two of wands – 1st decan (March 21 – 30)
Cancer
Summer: Two of cups – 1st decan (June 21 – 30)
Libra
Fall: Two of swords – 1st decan (September 23 – October 2)
Capricorn
Winter: Two of Pentacles – 1st decan (December 22 – 30)
With the few fundamentals contained in this publication, you should be able to decipher the
ancient keys with the use of Major Arcana and the Zodiac. Every individual has an inner
constellation system within them. Every tarot key has a numerological value of great significant,
from a perspective of numerology.
© Marquis R Davis
