Understanding the Major Arcana
The Major Arcana represents the soul's journey from innocence to enlightenment. These 22 cards, numbered 0 through 21, tell the story of personal and spiritual development often called "The Fool's Journey."
The 22 Major Arcana Cards
0 - The Fool: New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, free spirit
I - The Magician: Manifestation, willpower, skill, concentration
II - The High Priestess: Intuition, mystery, subconscious mind
III - The Empress: Fertility, abundance, nurturing, nature
IV - The Emperor: Authority, structure, leadership, father figure
V - The Hierophant: Tradition, conformity, spiritual wisdom
VI - The Lovers: Love, harmony, relationships, choices
VII - The Chariot: Control, willpower, determination, success
VIII - Strength: Courage, patience, inner strength, compassion
IX - The Hermit: Soul-searching, introspection, inner guidance
X - Wheel of Fortune: Fate, cycles, destiny, turning points
XI - Justice: Fairness, truth, law, cause and effect
XII - The Hanged Man: Surrender, letting go, new perspectives
XIII - Death: Transformation, endings, change, transition
XIV - Temperance: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose
XV - The Devil: Bondage, addiction, materialism, shadow self
XVI - The Tower: Sudden change, upheaval, revelation, awakening
XVII - The Star: Hope, faith, renewal, inspiration
XVIII - The Moon: Illusion, fear, subconscious, intuition
XIX - The Sun: Joy, success, celebration, positivity
XX - Judgement: Reflection, reckoning, inner calling, rebirth
XXI - The World: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel
Reading Major Arcana
When Major Arcana cards appear in a reading, pay special attention. They indicate significant life events, important lessons, or major turning points in your journey.