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wha\t does the card mean junon in tarot cards?

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1. Means good luck.!!!
2. This card, numbered II, is not often found in modern printed packs and originates in what is known as the Besancon pattern which replaces the Popess with the Goddess Juno and the Pope with the God Jupiter. This practice was probably from caution as during the reformation, as it was not wise to risk upsetting the church authorities. As it happens, the caution was unwarranted - the church never took offence over these cards that were used in a family of games, at one point the most popular form of card game in Europe! There is one curious incident where the church demanded the removal of the Popess, the Empress, the Emperor, and the Pope. This was with regards to the Tarocco Bolognese, creating a pattern now unique to Bologna. However, the demand was not due to offence taken but was a political fudge after some big political gaffs involving a nationalist card maker. Given the French spelling, I'm going to guess that you're looking at the Swiss 1JJ. This is sold in two versions, the original Swiss version, sold in Europe and still used for playing the games of Troccas and Troggu, has all French titles. The edition sold in the US by US Games retains French titles for the trumps by titles the regular suits in English and names the coins as pentacles. (Not a popular change with purists). If you are interested in the Swiss games that these are used for, then you can find rules at www.pagat.com with their original language terms, or, if you prefer Anglicized terms, at www.tarocchino.com So, there you are, Junon is the goddess Juno. If you are looking for meanings for fortune telling, then I would suggest you use those attributed to the Popess, as this is the card she replaces.