Grand Etteilla 1857 · Tarot Card 31
Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 31 — Gold / Lawsuit, Objection
Gold names the value; lawsuit and objection name the dispute over it. The card asks what material or ideal value is actually at issue.
What is shown on the card?
Five flame-like signs form a V above; below is a single cross- or nail-like symbol.
Printed meanings in the 1857 edition
Gold
“Gold” denotes precious metal, monetary value, wealth or an especially valuable possession. Context determines whether the value is literal or figurative.
Lawsuit, Objection
“Prozeß. Widerspruch” denotes legal proceedings and an opposing objection or conflict. The modern German spelling is “Prozess”.
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 31 corresponds structurally to the RWS Five of Wands. Its image, printed Etteilla keys and actual interpretation remain distinct.
By rank and suit, card 31 corresponds structurally to the RWS Five of Wands. Its image, printed Etteilla keys and actual interpretation remain distinct.
Alternative reading: Without litigation, Objection may mean a formal challenge, negotiation or incompatible valuation of an asset.
Practical interpretation
Love: In relationships, it warns against confusing affection with material interests; a disagreement about money requires clear facts.
Work: At work, it concerns money, compensation, valuable resources, a contractual dispute or formal proceedings.
As a person: It may describe a wealthy person or someone contesting or legally pursuing a claim.
If this is your card today: Put a number on the disputed value and separate financial facts from wounded pride or mere positioning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 31 — Gold / Lawsuit, Objection mean in the first position?
“Gold” denotes precious metal, monetary value, wealth or an especially valuable possession. Context determines whether the value is literal or figurative.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 31 — Gold / Lawsuit, Objection mean in the second position?
“Prozeß. Widerspruch” denotes legal proceedings and an opposing objection or conflict. The modern German spelling is “Prozess”.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 31 — Gold / Lawsuit, Objection mean in love?
In relationships, it warns against confusing affection with material interests; a disagreement about money requires clear facts.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 31 — Gold / Lawsuit, Objection mean at work?
At work, it concerns money, compensation, valuable resources, a contractual dispute or formal proceedings.
What kind of person does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 31 — Gold / Lawsuit, Objection describe?
It may describe a wealthy person or someone contesting or legally pursuing a claim.