tarot poker guide

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the Fool- fish
the Magician - card shark
the High Priestess - female shark
the Empress - building the pot, or winning a big pot
the Emperor - the "table boss"
the Hierophant - an open book, shows and tells, wants recognition for his poker wisdom
the Lovers - pairs
the Chariot - playing tight-aggressive (TAG) (in control), alternate: playing loose
Justice - the long run
the Hermit - cagey, experienced (often older) player who likes to slowplay and never shows his hole cards except to show down winners
Wheel of Fortune - variance (the short run)
Strength - the nuts
the Hanged Man - reversal of fortune, bad beat
Death - losing all your chips
Temperance - playing within the flow of the game, adjusting to table conditions
the Devil - bluffing, cheating, alternate: lucky player on a heater ("lucky devil")
the Tower - on tilt
the Star - drawing thin or all-in, hoping for a miracle, or: flamboyant player
the Moon - hole cards (face down)
the Sun - board cards, showdown (face up)
Judgment - proper play, good read, alternate: calling stations
the World - winning a tournament, especially the World Series of Poker