Grand Etteilla 1857 · Tarot Card 27
Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 27 — Delay / Obstruction
Delay moves the time; Obstruction interrupts the route. The card asks whether more time is enough or whether a specific blockage must be removed.
What is shown on the card?
A divided diagram shows nine flame-like signs above and three horizontal lines with short crossbars below.
Printed meanings in the 1857 edition
Delay
“Delay” denotes postponement, adjournment or something occurring later. It does not automatically mean permanent prevention.
Obstruction
“Querstrich” literally denotes a crossing stroke and figuratively a disruption, barrier or interfering influence.
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 27 corresponds structurally to the RWS Nine of Wands. Its image, printed Etteilla keys and actual interpretation remain distinct.
By rank and suit, card 27 corresponds structurally to the RWS Nine of Wands. Its image, printed Etteilla keys and actual interpretation remain distinct.
Alternative reading: In planning, the Obstruction may represent a dependency, missing approval or opposing decision that needs to be made visible.
Practical interpretation
Love: In relationships, it shows a delay or objection that temporarily stops shared steps.
Work: At work, it points to a rescheduled deadline, approval problem, objection or blocking dependency.
As a person: It may describe a hesitant person or someone who consciously or unconsciously stands in the way of a plan.
If this is your card today: Decide whether you merely need a new date or must first remove the actual blockage.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 27 — Delay / Obstruction mean in the first position?
“Delay” denotes postponement, adjournment or something occurring later. It does not automatically mean permanent prevention.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 27 — Delay / Obstruction mean in the second position?
“Querstrich” literally denotes a crossing stroke and figuratively a disruption, barrier or interfering influence.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 27 — Delay / Obstruction mean in love?
In relationships, it shows a delay or objection that temporarily stops shared steps.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 27 — Delay / Obstruction mean at work?
At work, it points to a rescheduled deadline, approval problem, objection or blocking dependency.
What kind of person does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 27 — Delay / Obstruction describe?
It may describe a hesitant person or someone who consciously or unconsciously stands in the way of a plan.