Grand Etteilla 1857 · Tarot Card 38
Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 38 — Arrival / Fraud and Cunning
Arrival describes something entering the situation; fraud and cunning point to a possible hidden motive. Novelty alone is not proof of deception, so verify source and conduct separately.
What is shown on the card?
A young rider arrives on horseback, holding a cup in his raised hand.
Printed meanings in the 1857 edition
Arrival
“Arrival” denotes the coming of a person, message or thing. The word alone says nothing about its quality or duration.
Fraud and Cunning
“Fraud and Cunning” denotes deception and deliberately artful conduct. Any real accusation requires verifiable evidence.
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 38 corresponds structurally to the RWS Knight of Cups. Its image, printed Etteilla keys and actual interpretation remain distinct.
By rank and suit, card 38 corresponds structurally to the RWS Knight of Cups. Its image, printed Etteilla keys and actual interpretation remain distinct.
Alternative reading: In projects, Arrival may indicate a new option, while Cunning may indicate a misleading presentation of its terms.
Practical interpretation
Love: In relationships, someone may newly appear or return; test promises against consistent behaviour before placing trust.
Work: At work, it points to a new contact, delivery or message; in the second position it warns of misleading offers.
As a person: It may describe an arrival or messenger; historically, the other position can denote a person who deceives through cunning.
If this is your card today: Welcome what is new, but verify identity, terms and evidence before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 38 — Arrival / Fraud and Cunning mean in the first position?
“Arrival” denotes the coming of a person, message or thing. The word alone says nothing about its quality or duration.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 38 — Arrival / Fraud and Cunning mean in the second position?
“Fraud and Cunning” denotes deception and deliberately artful conduct. Any real accusation requires verifiable evidence.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 38 — Arrival / Fraud and Cunning mean in love?
In relationships, someone may newly appear or return; test promises against consistent behaviour before placing trust.
What does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 38 — Arrival / Fraud and Cunning mean at work?
At work, it points to a new contact, delivery or message; in the second position it warns of misleading offers.
What kind of person does Grand Etteilla Tarot Card 38 — Arrival / Fraud and Cunning describe?
It may describe an arrival or messenger; historically, the other position can denote a person who deceives through cunning.