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THE MAJOR ARCANA

Traditionally, the Major Arcana of tarot explores the human psyche through the Fool’s Journey: a series of 21 cards that begin with the Fool and take the mind on a journey to enlightenment. 

These cards explore  the realm of human existence through ideas that flirt with the subconscious, the ego and the heart. 

When we see Major Arcana cards in a reading they have a strong message attached to them. Each card carries intricate meaning that aims to unfold your mind to the inner-workings of your subconscious.

You will notice that all the Major Arcana cards have borders, while the Minor Arcana cards do not. This is for several reasons. The first is to highlight their importance in a larger spread. The second is because each card in the Major Arcana can stand alone and tell an entire sto.ry. Think of Major Arcana cards as episodes that create a season of a TV show. In each episode our character interacts with forces, both internal and external, that alter or change the course of their own enlightenment. Whereas, the Minor Arcana cards are all notes on an overarching theme. For example, Pentacles a suit of fourteen cards all revolve around themes of work, money, family, success, earth and like things. 

On each card's page you will find a few key aspects that will help you further develop your card reading skills. You will next notice an italicized paragraph, which is a description and general tone for the card. It is recommended you read this paragraph with both upright and reversed cards as it pertains to the card no matter which direction it faces. Underneath the italicized paragraph you will find an upright and reversed meaning for the card as well as a few quick keywords. Remember,  if you have a feeling from a card go with it, these meanings are not concrete and tarot readings are enhanced when you trust your intuition.

MAJOR ARCANA

0. THE FOOL

NEW BEGINNING • SPONTANEITY • LEAP OF FAITH

MAJOR ARCANA

I. THE MAGICIAN

BOLD • SELF-DETERMINED • SKILLED

MAJOR ARCANA

II. THE HIGH PRIESTESS

INTROSPECTIVE • INTUITION • MYSTERY OF SUBCONSCIOUS

MAJOR ARCANA

III. THE EMPRESS

NURTURING • GIVING • CONNECTION WITH EARTH

MAJOR ARCANA

IV. The emperor

POWER • FOCUSED GROWTH • INFLUENTIAL  

MAJOR ARCANA

V. THE HIEROPHANT

TRADITION • SPIRITUALITY • EDUCATION 

MAJOR ARCANA

VI. THE LOVERS

PARTNERSHIP • INDIVIDUALISM • BLOSSOMING RELATIONSHIP

MAJOR ARCANA

VII. THE CHARIOT

WILL POWER • SELF-ASSURED • CONFIDENCE MOVING FORWARD

MAJOR ARCANA

VIII. STRENGTH

EMPOWERMENT • CONFIDENCE • VITALITY

MAJOR ARCANA

IX. THE HERMIT

SEARCHING WITHIN • SOLITUDE • SELF-EXPLORATION

MAJOR ARCANA

X. WHEEL OF FORTUNE

CHANCE • CHANGE • DESTINY 

MAJOR ARCANA

XI. JUSTICE

CAUSE AND EFFECT • BALANCE • ACCOUNTABILITY

MAJOR ARCANA

XII. THE HANGED MAN

GOING WITH THE FLOW • SURRENDERING CONTROL • LETTING GO

MAJOR ARCANA

XIII. DEATH

PROFOUND CHANGE • NEW CHAPTER • RENEWAL

MAJOR ARCANA

XIV. TEMPERANCE

MAINTAINING BALANCE • MODERATION • GIVING

MAJOR ARCANA

XV. THE DEVIL

TEMPTATION • MATERIALISM • AVOIDING SELF 

MAJOR ARCANA

XVI. THE TOWER

CATASTROPHE • ACCIDENT • SWIFT CHANGE

MAJOR ARCANA

XVII. THE STAR

OPPORTUNITY • HOPE • INSPIRATION

MAJOR ARCANA

XVIII. THE MOON

SECRETS • CONFRONTING SELF • ILLUSIONS

MAJOR ARCANA

XIX. THE SUN

GREATNESS • JOY • ENLIGHTENMENT 

MAJOR ARCANA

XX. JUDGEMENT

DECISIONS - TRANSITIONS - ENDINGS

MAJOR ARCANA

XXI. THE WORLD

COMPLETION - SUCCESS - FULFILLMENT