African American tarot card 12, The Observer

12, The Observer - Initiation, Ritual (Ifa, God of fate and destiny, Nigeria)

Light; Wisdom, spiritual strength, inner depth, mysticism. Self-sacrifice, dedication.

Shadow; Lack of sense, isolation, stagnant situation. Renunciation, frustration.
 

African American tarot card 11, Justice

11, Justice - Law, Tribe-Ethnic Group-People (Chosi, God of justice, Nigeria)

Light; Impartial judgement, laws and order, natural law. Evening the score, restoration of balance. 

Shadow; Injustice. Hypocritical behavior, cowardice, narrow-mindedness.
 

African American tarot card 10, The Wheel

10, The Wheel - Weather, Seasons ( Elegua, God of crossroads and opportunities, Nigeria)

Light; Unexpected good luck, new cycle, ability to seize opportunities. Psychological maturity, comprehension of density.

Shadow; Resistance to change, pessimism, superstition, resignation.
 

African American tarot card 9, The Hermit

9, The Hermit - Witch Doctor (Deng, civilizing God who abandoned mankind in disgust, Sudan)

Light; Spiritual retreat, wisdom, austerity. Meeting with a Master.

Shadow; Misanthropy, hostility towards life, lack of compassion, distrust. 

African American tarot card 8, Strength

8, Strength - Warrior (Shango, warrior God of storm, Nigeria)

Light; Courage, vitality and good health, cheerfulness. Harmony between reason and instinct. 

Shadow; Loss of control. Repression of instincts. Inability to realize projects.
 

African American tarot card 7, The Chariot

7, The Chariot - Animals, Hunting-Grazing (Oya, Goddess of storm and change, Nigeria)

Light; Dyanamism, fruitful talents. Success in challenge, search for a social definition. 

Shadow; Megalomania, arrogance, imprudence and impatience. Lack of scruples. 

African American tarot card 6, The Lovers

6, The Lovers - Land, Agriculture, Harvest ( Adriambahomanana and Adriamahilala)

Light; Attraction of opposites, spiritual integrity, inner balance. Examination, moral test. Deep love and friendship.

Shadow; Impossible sentimental Utopias, romantic illusions. Failed tests. Inability to choose. 
 

African American tarot card 5, The Hierophant

5, The Hierophant - Magic, Writing (Tsui, god of witch doctors, Namibia)

Light; Secret knowledge, ability to be concise or understanding. Spirituality, ethical values, guidance, mentoring.

Shadow; Bad advice. Conformism, intolerance, pettiness.  

 

 

African American tarot card 4, The Emporer

4, The Emporer - Father (Olorun, God of the sky and father of the Gods, Nigeria) 

Light; Authority, responsibility, experience. Self-control, firmness and moral strength. 

Shadow; Despotism, obsession. Personal ambition, lack of feeling. Psychological dependency sought or imposed.