A three-masted ship with a couatl figurehead sails across the open sea. The Ship card indicates a long journey, not necessarily by sea.
Upright Meaning
- Person. A person who routinely travels long distances, such as a sailor, pilgrim, or nomad.
- Creature or Trap. A creature that hunts a large territory or migrates great distances.
- Place. A port city, harbor, caravansary, or similar hub for travelers.
- Treasure. An art object depicting ships or travel, or a magic item that facilitates travel (such as a Folding Boat).
- Situation. A situation that requires travel, or one that unfolds while traveling,
Reversed Meaning
- Person. A person who dreams of travel but has never wandered far from home.
- Creature or Trap. A creature that rarely leaves its lair—and is more powerful there.
- Place. An isolated place that rarely sees travelers.
- Treasure. A treasure still in the hands of the person who made it, or a magic item (such as Dimensional Shackles) that prevents magical movement.
- Situation. A situation arising from someone's inability or unwillingness to travel.