The Major Arcana’s 22 cards guide you on a transformative journey, from the Fool’s first step into the unknown to The World’s completion of a cycle. Discover the spiritual lessons and growth needed to rise to the next level in life.
Within the Major Arcana, The Fool represents a journey from the innocent first step into the unknown. It begins without a care in the world and moves to the end of a cycle, The World. This adventure is more than just a path; it is a transformative journey that represents the wisdom gained along the path in preparation for the next cycle in life. It’s a journey that can inspire and motivate you to embrace the unknown and grow.
The 22 cards represent the spiritual lessons in life as symbols to help guide your path to enlightenment. These cards represent the growth required to rise to the next vibration. They are the main events you’re about to undertake and move past. The minor cards help you understand the Major card’s meaning, so you can achieve the next level after you’ve reached The World.
Example
The Magician. You have everything needed to move forward in life. But what is it you need to move forward with? This is where the minor comes into play. You draw the 3 of Swords. Your heart is broken, but you now possess all the tools to overcome the pain. With the magician, you’ll no longer fester in the games that brought you to the point of heartache.
When the Majors appear, they represent situations or themes that may not always be in your control. Something larger may be at play, such as divine intervention and external forces. However, you’re not alone when these cards appear; positive outside energy is within reach to help guide you through these challenges.
0. The Fool
Expresses infinite potential, the start of a journey, and the freedom to explore new possibilities.
- The Fool — Leap of Faith, Soul Awakening, and Sacred Risk
- Keywords: New beginnings, leap of faith, divine detour, spiritual innocence, beginner’s luck, sacred foolishness, freedom, unpredictability, pure potential.
1. The Magician
Symbolizes manifestation, new beginnings, and the power to bring ideas into reality.
- The Magician — Manifestation, Power, and Alchemical Focus
- Keywords: Manifestation, conscious creation, skill mastery, alignment of thought and action, divine communication, focused intention, resourcefulness, spiritual electricity.
2. The High Priestess
Represents intuition, mystery, and the balance of opposites in decision-making.
- The High Priestess — Intuition, Mystery, and Psychic Power
- Keywords: Intuition, divine feminine, inner knowing, subconscious truth, spiritual downloads, hidden motives, mystery, psychic sensitivity, sacred pause
3. The Empress
Signifies creativity, fertility, and the expression of creative potential.
- The Empress — Abundance, Sensuality, and Creative Power
- Keywords: Creativity, abundance, fertility, divine femininity, nurturing, sensuality, growth, material manifestation, inner harmony, self-worth
4. The Emperor
Associated with authority, structure, and the establishment of order.
- The Emperor — Power, Boundaries, and Strategic Leadership
- Keywords: Leadership, authority, structure, masculine power, boundaries, discipline, control, paternal energy, strategic thinking, stability, organization, dominance
5. The Hierophant
Symbolizes tradition, spiritual guidance, and adherence to established beliefs.
- The Hierophant — Sacred Order, Spiritual Power, and Breaking the Mold
- Keywords: Spiritual guidance, tradition, mentorship, religious authority, wisdom, conformity, spiritual education, sacred knowledge, institutional power, moral guidance, spiritual initiation, bridge between worlds
6. The Lovers
Represents choices, partnerships, and the harmonious union of opposites.
- The Lovers — Divine Union, Sacred Choice, and the Twin Flame Test
- Keywords: Choice, partnership, harmony, spiritual union, twin flame, duality, divine love, soul connection, moral decision, values alignment, temptation, communication, cooperation, sacred relationship
7. The Chariot
Signifies determination, willpower, and the pursuit of victory over challenges.
- The Chariot — Willpower, Control, and the Victory You Have to Earn
- Keywords: Willpower, control, victory, determination, overcoming obstacles, emotional mastery, focus, triumph, opposing forces, mental discipline, forward movement, conquest
8. Strength
Associated with inner strength and the ability to overcome challenges.
- Strength — Inner Power, Emotional Mastery, and Spiritual Courage
- Keywords: Inner strength, courage, compassion, gentle control, resilience, patience, taming instincts, moral fortitude, emotional mastery, loving power, spiritual courage, overcoming fear
9. The Hermit
Symbolizes soul-searching, solitude, and the pursuit of wisdom through self-examination.
- The Hermit — Soul Searching, Inner Light, and Spiritual Truth
- Keywords: Solitude, inner wisdom, spiritual guidance, soul searching, withdrawal, self-discovery, meditation, introspection, divine illumination, teacher wisdom, spiritual awakening, inner light
10. Wheel of Fortune
Represents cycles, destiny, and change. It always returns to the beginning, bringing new possibilities and potential.
- The Wheel of Fortune — Fate, Karma, and the Cycles That Shape Your Life
- Keywords: Destiny, cycles, change, karma, fate, good fortune, divine timing, rebirth, spiritual evolution, past lives, karmic relationships, natural flow, cosmic justice, transformation
11. Justice
Symbolizes fairness, balance, and ethical decision-making.
- Justice — Karma, Truth, and the Price of Your Choices
- Keywords: Karma, balance, fairness, truth, consequences, divine justice, legal matters, cause and effect, moral responsibility, spiritual law, honest assessment, karmic debt, equilibrium
12. The Hanged Man
Signifies surrender, letting go, and gaining a new perspective.
- The Hanged Man — Stop Resisting, Start Receiving
- Keywords: Surrender, sacrifice, new perspective, waiting, letting go, spiritual insight, divine timing, suspension, acceptance, inner wisdom, transformation through stillness, willing sacrifice, enlightenment
13. Death
Represents transformation, rebirth, and letting go of the old.
- Death — Let It Die So You Can Live
- Keywords: Transformation, endings, rebirth, letting go, change, renewal, ego death, metamorphosis, transition, release, spiritual evolution, cycles, regeneration, phoenix rising
14. Temperance
Signifies balance and moderation in all things.
- Temperance — Stop Forcing It. Start Aligning
- Keywords: Balance, moderation, patience, harmony, blending, divine timing, alchemy, healing, synthesis, middle path, spiritual integration, flow, temperance, equilibrium
15. The Devil
Represents temptation, materialism, and the need to break free from unhealthy patterns.
- The Devil — Break Your Chains
- Keywords: Temptation, addiction, materialism, bondage, illusion, self-imposed limitations, toxic patterns, powerlessness, obsession, shadow work, breaking chains, reclaiming power
16. The Tower
Symbolizes sudden upheaval, revelation, and the destruction of old to rebuild anew.
- The Tower — It’s All Coming Down, One Way or Another
- Keywords: Sudden change, destruction, awakening, chaos, breakdown, rebuilding, lightning bolt, collapse, false foundations, divine intervention, ego death, forced change, liberation through destruction
17. The Star
Represents hope, inspiration, and spiritual insight.
- The Star — Hope Returns After the Storm
- Keywords: Hope, faith, inspiration, healing, renewal, guidance, wishes fulfilled, divine alignment, cosmic connection, manifestation, spiritual gifts, renewal, optimism, trust, flow
18. The Moon
Signifies intuition, emotions, and the exploration of the subconscious.
- The Moon — Stop Lying to Yourself
- Keywords: Illusion, intuition, fear, subconscious, dreams, hidden truths, psychic ability, shadow work, emotional tides, cycles, feminine wisdom, deception, confusion, lunar energy
19. The Sun
Represents success, vitality, and the abundance of positive energy.
- The Sun — Radiance, Freedom, and the Joy You Can’t Fake
- Keywords: Joy, success, freedom, vitality, achievement, celebration, enlightenment, authenticity, creative expression, clarity, liberation, consciousness, confidence, happiness
20. Judgement
Symbolizes awakening, renewal, and self-reflection.
- Judgment — The Call You Can’t Ignore
- Keywords: Awakening, renewal, calling, rebirth, spiritual awakening, truth revealed, divine judgment, resurrection, higher purpose, soul calling, karmic completion, reckoning, final decision
21. The World
Signifies completion, achievement, and readiness to embrace the next vibration of your spiritual journey
- The World — The End That Starts It All
- Keywords: Completion, fulfillment, success, mastery, cosmic consciousness, wholeness, achievement, perfection, integration, universal harmony, sacred marriage, enlightenment, graduation