Major Arcana Meanings
Tarot Card Meanings Rider Waite Deck
Tarot cards have been used for centuries as a powerful tool for divination, providing insights into the past, present, and future. Whether you’re a seasoned tarot reader or a beginner, understanding how to read Tarot cards and the meanings of each card is essential for accurate readings.
This guide comprehensively interprets every tarot card, including upright and reversed meanings.
Major Arcana Cards
The Journey Of The Fool
The Major Arcana is a 22-card set in the tarot that forms the core of the deck. While all tarot cards have deep meaning, this is especially true for the Major Arcana. These cards represent a spiritual journey, starting with the innocent Fool and ending with the enlightened World. They symbolise humanity’s path to spiritual growth and self-discovery.
As we follow the Fool’s journey, we can relate the cards to stages in our own lives, with each card offering a lesson to reflect on. Because of their importance, some readings use only the Major Arcana.
The Fool
Upright: New Beginnings, Spontaneity Reversed: Uncertain, or Fearful.
The Magician
Upright: Creativity, Resourcefulness Reversed: Lack of Focus.
High Priestess
Upright: Inner Truth. Reversed: Trust own Intuition.
The Empress
Upright: Nurturing, Prosperity Reversed: Blocked or Hindered.
The Emperor
Upright: Authority, Stability
Reversed: Coldness, Argumentative.
The Hierophant
Upright: Ethics, Conformity Reversed: Being Reckless, Rebellion.
The Lovers
Upright: Unity, Sincerity. Reversed: No focus, Biased.
The Chariot
Upright: Direction, Control Reversed: No Direction, No Control
Strength Card
Upright: Bravery, Inner Strength Reversed: Weakness, Doubt.
The Hermit
Upright: Solitude, Wisdom Reversed: Being Disconnected, .Rebellion.
Wheel Fortune
Upright: New Venture, Excitement. Reversed: Bad Luck, Failure.
Justice Card
Upright: Fairness and Balance Reversed: Lack of Fairness.
The Hanged Man
Upright: Sacrifice, Surrender Reversed: Resistant, No Purpose.
Death Card
Upright: Transformation, Change Reversed: Resistant to change or Uncertain.
Temperance Card
Upright: Balance and Harmony. Reversed: Lack of Self-Control.
Devil Card
Upright: Being Tempted, Possessions. Reversed: Liberation or Freedom.
The Tower Card
Upright: Confronted with Unexpected Reversed: Lack of Inner Peace.
The Star Card
Upright: Hope and Inspiration Reversed: Out of Balance or Out of Harmony.
The Moon Card
Upright: Subconscious Fears. Reversed: Finding a Sense of Balance and Harmony.
The Sun Card
Upright: Joy and Success, accomplishments. Reversed: Vulnerability, Struggling Times.
Major Arcana Q and A
Q: What is the Major Arcana in Tarot?
A: The Major Arcana is a set of 22 Tarot cards representing major life events, influences, and patterns in a person’s journey.
Q: What kind of themes do the Major Arcana cards represent?
A: The Major Arcana cards represent a range of themes, including personal growth, spirituality, relationships, career, and life events.
Q: How important are the Major Arcana cards in a Tarot reading?
A: The Major Arcana cards are considered the most important and carry the most weight in a Tarot reading.
Q: How does the Major Arcana differ from the Minor Arcana in Tarot?
A: The Major Arcana represents the larger, more significant events and experiences in a person’s life, while the Minor Arcana represents life’s more day-to-day and practical aspects.
Q: Can the Major Arcana cards provide insight into a person’s future?
A: While the Tarot cards do not predict the future with certainty, they can provide insight into potential outcomes based on current patterns and influences. The Major Arcana cards can guide the significant themes and events a person may encounter in their life journey.
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