Major Arcana

The World tarot card (XXII) is the 22nd and final Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. It generally means you’ve learned your lessons, completed your assignments, and are ready to graduate to the next level. When this card shows up, you should take the time to celebrate because you’ve come so far! But, as always, the …

The Judgement tarot card (XX) is the 21st Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. It represents you or someone you love being judged or being judgemental of others around you.  On the lighter side, it can also represent your personal awakening, coming to terms with who you are, and being more able to evaluate …

The Sun tarot card (XIX) is the 19th Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. It represents happiness and success. If you get this card in a Tarot reading, it means that whatever you have been hoping and working for is coming to fruition. The Sun signifies good news from the outside world, inspiration from your …

The Moon tarot card (XVIII) is the 19th Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. It shows up when things appear to be one way on the surface, but underneath, more truths need revelation. When it appears in a Tarot spread as a playing card, the Moon is considered to be slightly unfavorable, though, as always, …

The Star tarot card (XVII) is the 18th Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. It represents hope, inspiration, positivity, and progress after the storm. As such, The Star is perhaps one of the most beautiful cards to receive in a tarot reading no matter where you are or what’s going on in your life. Read …

The Tower tarot card (XVI) is the 17th Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. While other cards in the tarot deck, such as Death and The Devil usually frighten people (for no reason), The Tower is really the scariest card in the deck. The Tarot card represents your biggest fears and worries coming true, …

The Devil tarot card (XV) is the 16th Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. Much like The Death tarot card, The Devil is one of the cards people fear most. However, there’s no need to fear. The Devil doesn’t represent anything evil or fearful. Instead, it is the card of vices. Temptations and bad habits can hold …

The Temperance tarot card (XIV) is the 15th Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. It represents patience, moderation, calmness, perspective, peace, harmony, and healthy balance in life. Read on to dive deep into the meaning and symbolism of the Temperance tarot card.    Temperance Tarot Card Keywords Upright: patience, moderation, calmness, perspective, peace, harmony and …

The Death tarot card (XIII) is the 14th Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. Though the Death card is frequently one of the scariest cards in the deck, rest assured that it does not mean literal death. Instead, it represents transformation, change, new beginnings, and moving forward to what’s next. Read on to dive deep into …

The Hanged Man tarot card (XII) is the 13th Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. It represents a phase of stillness and your having to sit with whatever is going on in your life at the time. Read on to learn everything you need to know about The Hanged Man card when it …

The Justice tarot card (XI) is the 12th Major Arcana card in the standard Tarot deck. It represents justice, karma and what goes around comes around. But, as always, this card holds different meanings depending on the situation and other cards surrounding it. Read on to dive deep into the meaning and symbolism of the Justice card.  …

The Wheel of Fortune tarot card (X) is the 11th Major Arcana card in the standard Tarot deck. Generally speaking, the Wheel of Fortune represents changes that will affect the entire course of your life. The Wheel of Fortune can be one of the most confusing and upsetting cards in the deck because it doesn’t really give …

The Hermit tarot card represents a time in your life when you may retreat from the outside world, take some respite and some personal time for soul searching, introspection and solitude. But, as always, there are many shades of meaning depending on the situation and other cards surrounding this one in your tarot spread. We …

The Strength tarot card (VIII) is the 9th Major Arcana card in the standard Tarot deck. It represents personal strength and willpower. But, as always, this card holds a different meaning depending on the situation and other cards surrounding it. Read on to dive deep into the meaning and symbolism of the Strength card.        Strength …

The Chariot is one of the more positive cards in the Major Arcana. It symbolizes a victory, triumph, and success that can be won through great personal effort. Furthermore, The Chariot card also signifies a person who has successfully mastered their emotions and feelings to achieve their goals. But as with all tarot cards, The Chariot has much …

The Lovers tarot card (VI) is the seventh card in the major arcana, coming just after The Hierophant (V) and before The Chariot (VII). The Lovers is quite obviously the card representing romantic relationships, but there is so much more to this card. And we’re going to explore it all here, today! Read on to learn more about …

The Hierophant tarot card is the sixth card in the Major Arcana of the tarot, though it is number 5 (V). The Hierophant represents tradition, authority, and conventional ways of lifestyle or behavior. It’s the ultimate card for control and following the tried-and-true, doing things just because it’s how they’ve always been done, and looking to authority …

The Emperor card is often seen as a symbol of stereotypically masculine personality traits. He represents the father figure that is powerful, protective, and wise. The emperor is a representation of power and authority in both its positive and negative aspects. His presence is frequently felt through his actions, with people feeling either challenged to grow or being …

The Empress tarot card is the card of femininity, feminine energy, creativity, beauty, and motherhood. Some say she also represents the idea that our thoughts create realities for us. The Empress is often associated with Venus or Aphrodite, and she is often depicted holding an apple or pomegranate to represent love and life. If you are looking for more …

The High Priestess is all about intuition, going with your gut, and your subconscious power. It’s the ultimate card for spiritual reflection and connection to your Higher Self. In this blog post, we will discuss all the different meanings of The High Priestess tarot card.     The High Priestess Tarot Card Keywords Upright: Mystery, …