Understanding the Suit of Leaves in Tarot: A practical guide

Introducing the Leaf Leaf Set

• In a tarot card, when encountering Strip cards, we should not look at them as independent people or with the right to make decisions. Instead, see them as important players in the situation you're asking about. Dukes are known for their ability to provide support and bring creativity and enthusiasm to situations. However, they need guidance from more stable or experienced people.
• When a Strip card appears in your card, it shows that the problem you are asking about can be solved with the help of this person. How you guide them will be important.
• ### Differences between Duke and other Court cards
• Compared to Knight: Barons hardly cause any disturbance to the querent. In practice, begin with the position's job, then let the card image sharpen the answer.

Stripping the Stick

The Wand of Wands represents a person who has just discovered (or rediscovered) a sense of self, or has just experienced something inspiring, or just learned (or re-learned) something that ignites a passion.

At this time, he has some awareness of the power arising from within, but does not yet grasp all the consequences. He was still adapting to the idea, playing out scenarios in his head, imagining endless possibilities. These experiences give him a sense of power and self-determination.

He may feel this as liberating, or as terrifying — but most likely both. He will be grateful if someone helps him learn to direct and control his will. In return, he may give some life and energy to your situation. A useful check is to name the visible action on the card before choosing advice.

Take away the Cup

The Stripping Cup represents a person seeing their innermost issues for the first time — such as relationships, emotions or creative impulses.

He may have many different reactions: charm, curiosity, hesitation, rejection, or confusion. However, this card does not necessarily reflect his immediate reaction. He doesn't know how to handle this experience. He's not sure what he's ready to do with it, or what it has to do with him and his life.

Instead of acting, he wants to explore and study it before making any decisions, learn its secrets and seek understanding. As he explores these deep emotions, the experience of insight and words of encouragement will cheer him up. In return, he will bring freshness and curiosity, enhancing creative abilities. When several cards repeat a theme, treat the pattern as emphasis rather than certainty. For a cleaner reading, translate the symbol into one observable choice or behavior.

Take away the Sword

Thien Kiem is a person who encounters new ideas, solutions, ways of thinking or new methods of communication.

For now, he acknowledges it, but neither denies it nor fully accepts it. He needs time to process it. First, he needs to determine whether he believes it is theoretically correct. Second, he wants to know how to apply it practically in his life. Ultimately, he will decide how much benefit it has.

He was looking for a safe place to try out these new discoveries. He will be grateful if there is someone willing to discuss this problem, share experiences and exchange ideas. However, he doesn't want to be told what to do — just to be informed. He will consider it all and make his own decision. In return, he will do the same for you. For a cleaner reading, translate the symbol into one observable choice or behavior.

Depriving Coins

Coin Deprivation is a person receiving something new, such as material things, resources, or money (or a way to make money).

To him, the value of this object goes beyond what it seems. He sees possibilities in it. He is imagining the best way to use it. The results of his negotiations will most likely exceed what anyone expects. Whether this will actually happen is uncertain, but he tries.

He has ideas and plans, but does not ignore any advice, even though he may be well prepared. He appreciates encouragement and people who believe in him and his ideas. He doesn't care about petty or negative thoughts. During the conversation, he can suggest bright ideas to achieve results you have never imagined.

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Reference source: zhihu.com — Imperial Tarot: A practical guide to the Duke

Reading note: Check these meanings against the cards beside them before settling on one keyword. If the card feels abstract, ask what it changes in the next small decision. The strongest interpretation usually connects image, position, and question in one sentence.