
The Major Arcana
The following are the meanings for all of the Major Arcana cards...
The Fool
Youth-full folly, innocence, blinded by ignorance, listen to warnings, the novice.
The Magician
Self-control, skill, action, taking charge.
The High Priestess
Intuition, wisdom, mysteries, secrets, tenacity.
The Empress
Fertility, abundance, mother, health, kindliness.
The Emperor
Willpower, ambition, stability, father, benefactor.
The Hierophant
Marriage, good advice, religion, the higher self, mercy
The Lovers
Love, sexual union, beauty, emotional success, trials overcome.
The Chariot
The driving force, triumph, war, vengeance, providence.
Strength
Fortitude, courage, energy, success, self discipline.
The Hermit
Prudence, a lonely spiritual quest, treason, caution, inertia.
Wheel of Fortune
The hand of fate, a turn for the better, luck, destiny, abundance.
Justice
The law, truth, balance, control, a contract.
The Hanged Man
Wisdom in difficulties, self sacrifice, intuition, initiation, prophecy.
Death
Transformation, events beyond your control, ending corruption, a new but difficult start, major changes * the tarot do not predict a death.
Temperance
Management, economy, spirit transcending matter, moderation, wise counsel.
The Devil
Anger, violence, jealousy, greed, deceit, instinct, sexual passion.
The Tower
Catastrophe, repossession, ruin, adversity, calamity.
The Star
Hope, goals, expectations, guiding force, enlightenment, bright prospects.
The Moon
Dark forces, nightmares, illusion, hidden fears, dangers overcome through intuition.
The Sun
Happiness, joy, rebirth, freedom, happy marriage, success.
The last Judgement
A major decision, outcome, final result, problems overcome.
The World
Successful completion, assured success, recognition, long distance travel, harmony.
Keep in mind that the Major Arcana take dominance
over all other cards when reading them.
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