Grand Etteilla 1857 · Tarot Card 26
Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 26 — Obstacle / Female Betrayer
An obstacle is first a condition; a betrayer is a specific attribution to a person. The second reading must therefore not become an accusation without evidence.
What is shown on the card?
The card shows a divided diagram: above, a circle with a vertical line on a base; below, nine flame- or drop-like signs.
Printed meanings in the 1857 edition
Obstacle
“Hinderniß” is the historical spelling of “obstacle” and denotes a blockage, difficulty or opposing condition.
Female Betrayer
“Verrätherin” is the historical spelling of “female betrayer” and denotes a woman who breaks trust or a bond.
The printed pair and the book’s sentence-building method are historical evidence. Love, work and daily applications are explicitly marked TarotCards24 editorial commentary.
Commentary and difference from RWS
By rank and suit, card 26 corresponds structurally to the RWS Ten of Wands. Its image, printed Etteilla keys and actual interpretation remain distinct.
By rank and suit, card 26 corresponds structurally to the RWS Ten of Wands. Its image, printed Etteilla keys and actual interpretation remain distinct.
Alternative reading: When no real deception is established, the Female Betrayer may editorially represent an unreliable part, divided loyalty or a broken promise.
Practical interpretation
Love: In relationships, the card shows a blockage or breach of trust. Suspicion and demonstrable behaviour must remain clearly separated.
Work: At work, it concerns obstacles, disloyal conduct or information that was not protected as promised.
As a person: Historically, it describes a female betrayer; in practice, such a label is responsible only where a verifiable breach of trust exists.
If this is your card today: Name the concrete obstacle first, and make a personal accusation only when reliable evidence exists.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 26 — Obstacle / Female Betrayer mean in the first position?
“Hinderniß” is the historical spelling of “obstacle” and denotes a blockage, difficulty or opposing condition.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 26 — Obstacle / Female Betrayer mean in the second position?
“Verrätherin” is the historical spelling of “female betrayer” and denotes a woman who breaks trust or a bond.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 26 — Obstacle / Female Betrayer mean in love?
In relationships, the card shows a blockage or breach of trust. Suspicion and demonstrable behaviour must remain clearly separated.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 26 — Obstacle / Female Betrayer mean at work?
At work, it concerns obstacles, disloyal conduct or information that was not protected as promised.
What kind of person does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 26 — Obstacle / Female Betrayer describe?
Historically, it describes a female betrayer; in practice, such a label is responsible only where a verifiable breach of trust exists.