Sibilla meanings

canid

I couldn't find any sources for traditional meanings of Sibilla cards. I've been working on this for many moons & have used many different resources; if anyone has something to add or change, please let me know. For what it's worth, here ya go!

Spades=Swords
Hearts=Cups
Diamonds=Pentacles
Clubs=Wands

Wedding-Imeneo-Ace of Wands-Marriage, corporate merger, attractive investments, dangerous passions, conditions for work success, be less pessimistic, transitional sexual problems, fulfillment of an important plan, important events, pacts & agreements
Haughtiness-Superbia-2 of Wands-Pride, vanity, success, triumph, presumption, facilitated meetings with foreign persons, international relations, inclination for languages, heath is better if you stay/plan on living abroad, prepare for a change in your life
Journey-Viaggio-3 of Wands-Long vacations, return from a transfer, advancement in a position, return of an old love or friend, concentrate on a program you have discarded, relax in your home with family, pleasant weekend at home of friends outside the city, change, movement, progress, in motion, a shift, job/love move, an emergency situation, travel, voyage
Friend-Amica-4 of Wands-Close relatives, moral support, a woman right for your life, a precious friend, company in expansion or studies & research satisfactory, trust the counsel of a friend, relax, a meeting will make you happy for life
Fortune-Fortuna-5 of Wands-Publicity, notoriety, winnings, you have closed a situation, you are lucky, an extraordinary opportunity & open doors, between ups & downs healthwise but you will pass a tiring test, a win of a totally unhoped for legal cause, lucky turn, positive outcome, good luck
Surprise-Sopresa-6 of Wands-Surprise, moral & material satisfaction, wealth, repeating a love situation unsuitable for you, a little risk at work will give considerable gains, listen to health tips but the decision is yours, recuperate an old debt, easy financial gain, unexpected money; lottery or gift, indirect money. Luck being manifested. Positive resolution, deserved victory, more than was hoped for
Consolation-Consolazione-7 of Wands-Money, honors & awards, efforts rewarded, you will get the person you are interested in romantically, plans are ambitious & feasible with work, your star is good for study & reading, concentrate on a winning combination, great & good change coming, reward of effort & hard work. MOST favorable card in the deck regarding finances, abundance. Positive attitude, persistence & tenacity pay off.
Reunion-Riunione-8 of Wands-Meeting, appointment, positive place, a great passion springs up at a party with friends, neglecting work duties for too many pleasures, dedicate yourself to some evenings of rest without thinking, risk of involvement with illegal issues, reconciliations, peaceful settlement, unexpected & rapid solutions, EXTREMELY positive card
Cheerfulness-Allegria-9 of Wands-Leisure & lack of restraint, you might destroy a marriage or long friendship, you will be able to recover from a tiring period, please diet, you will finally get justice
Frivolity-Leggerezza-10 of Wands-Lightness, not serious, freedom from heaviness, inexperience, superficiality, possible unscheduled pregnancy, too many evasions distract you from your commitments, you are not a prisoner of your thoughts, unexpected risk of punishment or fines
Service-Servizio-Knight of Wands-Ambiguity, situation is not clear, an advisor, collaborator, assistant, close friend, general servant, weak in character, subdued, feeling impotent, frustrations, don’t settle for what you do-times will be better, a flash of lightning could thaw the heart
Young woman-Giovine-Queen of Wands-Precarious company, daughter, fiance, you will achieve the interest of a girl you are attracted to in time, stand aside from unpleasantness, return to a balance from ups & downs, you will succeed in seizing the aspirations of an expected occasion
Doctor-Dottore-King of Wands-Doctor, therapist of the soul, legalist, a psychologist will salvage a marriage in crisis, the place of work or school is safe, the opinion of a specialist will be reassuring, depart from the inconvenience which you did not want to find, aid from the outside just in the nick of time during a period of great difficulty
Conversation-Conversazione-Ace of Cups-Meeting with family members or friends, love fortuitous, increase in capital or work-scholarship, transitional indisposition healthwise, collective winnings to the game, abundance & festivities, very positive for economic well-being
House-Casa-2 of Cups-Building, hearth, place of work or holiday, you will know in the home of friends a man/woman important to you, change of work, career or study, a change of air will be of maximum benefit to your health, the house you’ve dreamed of arrives, your environment & members of family, a project
Waiting-Attesa,Belvedere-’A beautiful sight’, ‘lookout’-3 of Cups-Persons or communications from abroad, it’s better to forget the love person in question, it takes patience & commitment at work to achieve your objective, don’t settle, you are not pessimistic, persons or news from abroad are lagging behind
Love-Amore-4 of Cups-Flash of lightning, contract, desire of a child, you will see your son, you are ready to begin self-employment or pass an exam, the journey that you propose healthwise regenerates, you decide to take a holiday not planned, passion, excessive involvement, feelings, emotions & relationships, cupid ready to shoot the arrow, new calm, new stability
Joyfulness-Allegrezza-’Joy to the heart’-5 of Cups-Celebration, special offers, thoughtlessness, you will know the person you become interested in, apply yourself at work with more maturity to your commitments, lead a life less disordered!, accept the invitations of friends. Help arrives. Having a good time. Pleasure from an entertainment function with joy & laughter
Money-Denari-6 of Cups-Financial success connected to the past, money will be available soon, savings, avarice, fruitful union, risk of separation/divorce, risky operations at work. Must study to obtain. Try to walk & treat the illness. Don’t make plans for winning on the unexpected game.
Scholar-Letterato-7 of Cups- Cultured person, scientist, creative, position affirmed, arrival of a man in the life of a woman, entrust your job to an industry expert, the intervention of a medical expert resolves one of your dilemmas, you will receive a call that will be a great help
Hope-Speranza-8 of Cups-Period of hope, end of anxiety & stress, stability, balance & wishes coming true. Don’t give up, the positive outcome to your desires. Easily fooled, frequent journeys, exciting infatuations of youth, undertaking activities or studies without conviction. Pessimism or exaltation out of place at work, postponement of a short trip
Faithfulness-La Fedelta-9 of Cups-Friendships & lasting love, rustic environment, an activity is connected for the best & abscences from studies will be recovered. State of convalescence, the period of stress from work ends
Constance-La Costanza-10 of Cups-Achievement of objectives, meeting in travel with a woman, work envisages a transfer of place, healthwise, be active, small winnings in the game constant. Everything stays the same. Usually positive, but if you’re worried about a negative situation it will also stay the same
Lover-Amante (man)-Knight of Cups-Literal meaning or need to draw on masculine energy. Need clear thinking & positive action. Love for brother, friend, inclinations for the arts. A lover thinks of you from afar. The right choice will lead to a long career. An Iron constitution with health, a call for your performance will delight
Sweetheart-Amante (woman)-Queen of Cups-Lover, entrepreneur, shareholder, perfect union of intent, love & interest. A woman capable in trade & finance. Thermal cures are indicated. Unexpected occasion to travel with rucksack. Woman who is loved in her circle. Kind, generous, loving & kind young woman
Lord-Gran Signore-King of Cups-Protective father, pretending maturity, rich man in love. Your luck will be good at work or decide on a transfer. It is good to rest or sleep more. Possible economic aid from a distant relative. Valiant gladiator. Great news & better circumstances
Room-Stanza-Ace of Pentacles-Sex services, charity associations, great understanding of sexual love. Work shall swell sails, you can enjoy any freedom healthwise. It’s time to make unexpected choices in your life. Home, family, intimacy, privacy. Great financial news, negotiations
Letter-Lettera-2 of Pentacles-Private communications arrive, telephone calls. A jealous person annoys for attention, do not trust professional secrets or study plans, prevent mental-physical tiredness. A friend has lost in the stock exchange or game. Help them. Secret. News on the way, letter or email. Rush to make decisions
Gift-Dono ‘Precious stone present’-3 of Pentacles-Announcing changes, particularly legacy, gift. Overcoming obstacles to success, exchange of gifts. Gifts from a man. Pay attention to envy, treat the ailment, you will receive a gift that you never could allow in your life
Falseness-Falsita-4 of Pentacles-Misleading information, more than meets the eye, beware, be cautious. Envious deceit, lying, subject of gossip. Malice, obstacles, mysterious misleading circumstances. Illusory situations, difficulties in relationships, likely separation or change of friendship, rupture of a contract. Tests repeat, lead a life more serene & healthy, there is yet to wait for your project to be certain
Melancholy-Malinconia-5 of Pentacles-Suffering for a love not exchanged, the future in work becomes difficult, strive for more. You will be better even if you sleep too much, small winnings
Thought-Pensiero-6 of Pentacles-Thinking process, planning, meditating, daydreaming, talent, introversion. Great celebration for a union between famous personalities, jump in career, pass an examination with praise. Pleasure & festive work meetings encourage. You will be invited to an important ceremony.
Child-Bambino-7 of Pentacles-Small son, naivety, new life, love exchanged, guaranteed success, your hopes will come together in anticipation, bright future prospects, looking after someone less fortunate
Servant-Domestica- 8 of Pentacles-Essential luxuries, trade, craft activities, kind person, generous & helpful. Opportunity to be grasped, rewarding outcome, skills will benefit others, recognition after hard battle, fruitful meetings, an opportunity to meet love, happy union. Commitment at work & a bit of luck are your strength. Accept an invitation, you will receive a gift
Pleasure Seekers-Gaudenti-Deliranti-The delirious-9 of Pentacles-Exaltation, individual, extremism. Do not anticipate the results in love, you might ruin everything, do not pretend there was more responsibility at work than there was. Greed might ruin health. Dissent, disagreement, theft, fraud. Mental confusion
Thief-Ladro-Thief-10 of Pentacles-Sneaky, subterfuge, behind your back, theft. New event, change, secret seized. Reconciliation with family, friends, clarification of misunderstandings at work & in studies. A person of discontent spoils the harmony
Messenger-Messagiere-Knight of Pentacles-Goods, correspondence of personal communications arrive, usually verbal. Do not pay attention to rumors in love. No dates at work for certainly nothing will be safe. Healthwise take things lightly so not to exhaust. An unexpected person will be found at home
Wife-Moglie-Queen of Pentacles-Mother of a family, misrepresentations of facts, jealousy. Delicate balances in love. Rivalry at work, friends & companions. Contrariness is part of life
Merchant-Mercante-King of Pentacles-Company, employer, diplomatic ability, financial man, trader, banker, someone who moves great sums of money. Review your relationship with life. Have a little patience at work. Receiving increases, bonuses or praise.
Despair-Disperazione-Ace of Swords-Tragic, critical & difficult period. Serious defamations, misfortunes, scandals, inner imbalance. Ominous news, tears, suffering. Insurmountable difficulties, obstacles to deal with, difficulties in the face of excess. Do not lose heart with work, you have to wait for a while. Advisable to relax & exercise. You have done the accounts without the host
Old Woman-Vecchia signora-2 of Swords-Female relative, kind & affectionate. Doing something the ‘old’ way. Old mentality, lonely person. The ideal situation to move away from the city. Withdraw to study or work at friends in the countryside. Spend your free time in the open air. You will find the second home you have been looking for
Widower-Vedova-3 of Swords-Nostalgia, divorce, solitude. Repair a love meeting that you had with the right person. This is a beneficial time to start work all over again. It is good to live a little while alone. An insignificant event will trouble for some time. Sad & lonely man, pining over loss. Want to retreat from the world
Malady-Ammalato-4 of Swords-Physical weakness, unrequited love, inadequate, illness, tired, emotional solitude, alone, weak, weakened situation. Disconnected, using illness as excuses. Negative well-being, stuck in a situation, something’s broken, could even be a car or bike. Appearance. A boost of good air & the best of care is suggested. Plan for a return of a sick patient.
Death-Morte-5 of Swords-Major life changing experience, transformation, evolution. A pronouncement of divorce will change your life. Exchange of activities to other responsibilities; delegate at work. Renewal of studies. Detachment of old habits will invigorate. Saying goodbye. A cycle card, endings, moving on. Something will come up that you have always appreciated
Sighs-Sospiri-6 of Swords-Pessimism, communication difficulties, watery place. You will be called to a task which is in the heart. Finish paying a debt, serenity will come. You will have what you need to buy a house. Signal of hope. Promises of change, unexpected news. Evaluate proposals carefully. Sea journeys, long awaited arrival. Patience & strength needed
Misfortune-Disgrazia-7 of Swords-Freak circumstances, unexpected, disorder, irregularity, illegality. A drastic intervention with love. Results at work are very satisfactory. You will have an unexpected way out of a situation that you did not have
Sorrow-Dispiaciere-8 of Swords-Jealousy can lose you loves & friendships. Exasperation, tears of pain. Upsetting time. Very depressed. Temporary. Under the weater. Bad news, mental confusion. Love one another more. An investment is too hasty. Bad news.
Prison-Prigione-9 of Swords-Intolerance, sacrifices, bankruptcies. Returning harmony in love. Work sacrifices will bear fruit. A period of forced rest will strengthen. An unexpected release
Soldier-Militare-10 of Swords-Physical strength & morality. Unknown destination. Professional secrecy, uniformed person. Love ‘em & leave ‘em, formal news. To suport. Physically forced. Person of the court, litigation, quarrel, return of old enemies. You will be aware of a happy love union. The work outcome of a test will be satisfactory. You will be invited to a pleasant place, you will be welcome in a club or association
Enemy-Nemico, male-Knight of Swords-Hostile situations, personal insecurities, misunderstandings. You see rivals on all fronts. Negative thinking, nasty person, harmful situation. Be alert. Surgery. Tend to suffer from imaginary sickness, relax. Reconcilliation with a friend of the heart
Enemy-Nemica-Enemy, female-Queen of Swords-Female con, enemy, cult-woman, evil. Treacherous, false, unfair competition, unfavorable situation, misunderstandings. Disturbed friendships or family peace. Credit not granted at work. Arguments make study difficult. Your imprudence will be discovered, it is advisable to avoid distractions. Credit not granted. Arguments make study difficult
Priest-Sacerdote-King of Swords-Institution, person of power, bank, authority, supreme power. Justice, law problems which require help of someone in authority, someone who has skills to resolve the issue, someone we put our faith in. Charismatic. Union between persons of high rank. Pension. Official honors, scholarship, retirement. Important communication from far away gives back serenity. Unexpected collection of awards, winnings or insurance
 

Le Fanu

Wow! Impressive. You've obviously been working very hard at this, and it will be an invaluable reference for those wanting to work with Sibillas.

Just out of interest, which Sibilla deck have you been studying? The Antiche Sibilla Italiana, Della Zangara or the Every Day Oracle (LoS)? I've always loved Sibillas and there are many of them. I'm just curious so I can look at your meanings in the context of a particular deck.

I also ask because of the suit references; I presume you were using a deck which had deck inserts. I see you refer to the deck references as tarot suits; wands, pentacles etc...
 

AJ

I think a sibilla deck is the only one I don't own...but I will one day.
thank you for all your work on this.
 

canid

I have the Zingara, the newer one with the black border. I was amazed at the lack of reference available for their traditional meanings. I'm pretty sure this is the deck my grandma used; I wish I would have paid more attention. Maybe it was more of an oral tradition, because of the lack of books?
 

SpiritOfTheDogz

AJ said:
I think a sibilla deck is the only one I don't own...but I will one day.
thank you for all your work on this.

I thought this when I saw this thread, until I searched to see what the Sibilla and Zingara actaully are, and they're pretty much the same as the Gypsy Oracle Cards I have
 

canid

SpiritOfTheDogz said:
I thought this when I saw this thread, until I searched to see what the Sibilla and Zingara actaully are, and they're pretty much the same as the Gypsy Oracle Cards I have

The Zingara is a Sibilla deck, one of many. The one I have is the Sibilla della Zingara, but there are many others. They differ from the Lenormand by the number of cards, at the very least. I don't know much about the Lenormand decks.
 

canid

WolfyJames said:
Thanks for these informations!

There is a website in Italian that gives the meanings:

http://www.itarocchidigabriella.it/sibille.htm

I've checked out that website too many times to count & I was hoping to translate with Babel Fish. However, whenever I go to that site, that homepage, I can't get any further. It's like there aren't any links to the other pages for the images of the card suit images shown; all the links are broken. Can anyone else access it?
 

WolfyJames

canid said:
I've checked out that website too many times to count & I was hoping to translate with Babel Fish. However, whenever I go to that site, that homepage, I can't get any further. It's like there aren't any links to the other pages for the images of the card suit images shown; all the links are broken. Can anyone else access it?

Yes I can, the links are hidden in the title of the suits, not the images on top representing the suits, so it's kind of small. Like for the diamond suit, the link is in the words Quadri - Denari, not the diamond image or the square it's in.

Diamonds: http://www.itarocchidigabriella.it/quadri1.html

Spades: http://www.itarocchidigabriella.it/picche1.html

Hearts: http://www.itarocchidigabriella.it/cuori1.html

Clubs: http://www.itarocchidigabriella.it/fiori1.htm

And again, once you reach these pages, you have to click on the titles of the cards to reach their contents, not the images.
 

canid

Oh, thank you so much! I wonder if I can enlist my next-door neighbor's help; she's Italian. However, after 50+ years of living in the US she can't speak English & I communicate with her via Babel Fish. Hmm. I'll ask her. But I'll have to use Babel Fish to even ask her...