Exercise 3.1 – What are the Suit Qualities?

Exercise 3.1 – What are the Suit Qualities?

Review the lists of suit qualities. They describe some positive and negative expressions of each suit. Don’t try to memorize these lists. They are simply designed to give you a first feel for the energy of each suit. When you’re ready, go through the word pairs below. For each pair, give the suit and expression (+ or -) that seems most appropriate to you. For “dependable and careful” you might say “Pentacles – positive.” You can check my suggestions, if you wish. When your choices are different from mine, try to figure out why. In this way, you begin refining your own understanding of each suit. You can also have a friend quiz you using new two-word combinations from the lists.

  1. sullen and lazy
  2. prim and humorless
  3. witty and well-informed
  4. judgmental and controlling
  5. cheerful and bold
  6. thorough and practical
  7. calm and sympathetic
  8. logical and outspoken
  9. irresponsible and cocky
  10. loyal and down-to-earth
  11. critical and arrogant
  12. whole-hearted and passionate
  13. temperamental and sulky
  14. sensitive and loving
  15. foolhardy and rash
  16. moody and frail
  17. stubborn and gloomy
  18. honest and objective
  19. persistent and firm
  20. aloof and domineering
  21. spiritual and intuitive
  22. hasty and unprepared
  23. creative and adventurous
  24. overcautious and rigid