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The Tarot Card Meanings of the Major Arcana. The Major Arcana are the teachers and guides supporting the Fools journey. They are big lessons. They represent a path to self awareness and reveal the various stages we encounter as we grow.

Wheel of Fortune

The Wheel of Fortune reminds you that the wheel is always turning and life is in a state of constant change.

Element: Fire
Numerology: 10 / 1 – Change, destiny, cycles, growth, new beginnings.
Timing: Autumn or sudden shifts.
Energy: Active
Message: Life is turning in your favour. Trust the process – what’s meant for you will always find its way.

Keywords: Go with the flow, Good Luck, Karma, Life Cycles, Turning Point, Change, Possibilities, Risk, Trust, Instinct, Believe, Future, Destiny, Fate, Twists and Turns, Chance.

The Wheel of Fortune reminds you that the wheel is always turning and life is in a state of constant change.

The Wheel of Fortune shows why it’s so important to enjoy your life’s blissful moments and make the most of them while they’re within reach – because they might be gone in a flash.

It’s also known as the wheel of karma and reminds you that what goes around comes around.

What you put out to the universe is what you’ll receive back. Make sure you send out those positive vibes if you want happiness and abundance. Keep your mind open.  

The Wheel of Fortune can show a turning point in your life. Opportunities you could never imagine are suddenly available to you, and you have the chance to make a significant change in your life.

See this as an invitation to turn things around and take an entirely new direction in your life. Positive changes coming soon. Unexpected outcomes are possible by having faith and taking a risk.

We are in charge of our own destiny and we can create our own luck. Things are lining up for your benefit. Surprising offers or new opportunities will be presenting themselves. Discover more about yourself and listen to your gut. Manifest your dreams now, your energy is aligning with the universe.

Now is the time to take a chance, spin the wheel and prepare for the unexpected. Something is going to bring you closer to an important person in your life – a chance encounter.

You reap what you sow. You may be facing consequences of your past actions. Give the kind of energy you wish to receive from others. Appreciate every moment.

Symbolism:

  • Angel, lion, ox, eagle- Angel Guides.
  • Clouds- mystery.
  • Wheel- change, movement, chance.
  • Letters on wheel- spells out ‘Tarot Wheel (Rota)’ “The wheel of Tarot speaks the Law of Nature”.
  • Wheel moving- life’s ups and downs.
  • 8 spokes- universal energy.
  • X in the center- marking the spot.
  • Symbols on the 4 spokes- alchemy for mercury, sulfur, water.
  • Orange Jackal- truth.
  • Figures in the corner- guardians of the 4 corners of the world.
  • Snake- temptation of good and evil, life force descending into material world.
  • Sphinx- secrets, life’s riddles, wisdom.
  • White book- Akashic records, info on all past lives, knowledge from spirit.

JUSTICE

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Element: Air
Numerology: 11 / 2 – Truth, fairness, balance.
Timing: Libra season.
Energy: Active
Message: Take responsibility for your choices. Justice restores balance and reminds you to act with integrity.

Keywords: Truth, Fairness, Factual, Universal Law, Rules, Justice, Balance, Honesty, Fairness, truth, law, responsibility, actions, judged, good faith, accountability, judgement, integrity, legal, cause and effect, life lessons, karmic retribution, honesty, equality, seeking, cross roads, standards.

Traditionally, the Justice tarot card represents justice, fairness, truth and the law. You are held accountable and will be judged accordingly for your actions.

At it’s most general level, this is a card of karma. The Universe always notices those things we say and do.

Be fair in your dealings. It reminds us to study the facts and put aside our emotional response to what is going on when we make a decision. Be fair minded.

If you have behaved in accordance with your Higher Self, you’ll have nothing to worry about. However, if you haven’t, you will be called out and made to own up to your actions.

Be willing to take responsibility for your actions and be responsible for the consequences that follow.

If you are seeking justice, the Justice Card is a positive sign that it will finally be done. Once the decision is made, you have to accept it and move on; there are no retrials or second chances.

At its core, Justice is about the search for truth. Be prepared to explore what truth means to you. Be consciously aware of what you believe to be true, fair and ethical.

It’s time to take responsibility for some past actions, wait for things to play out, right the wrongs that need to be handled.

Fair outcomes and even the field for everyone involved.

There are outcomes to our actions.

Restore balance.

All is well that ends well.

If someone has wronged you prepare for vindication.

Don’t do any corrupt or deceitful practices.

Do you know your worth?

Don’t settle for less then you deserve.

Be true to yourself first then move forward.

Take care of your mind, body and spirit.

Crossroads- decision needs to take place.

When you uncover the truth, a new day will begin.

Be prepared to get back either a reward or a repercussion for something you did in the past.

Go over the situation from all points before taking action

Symbolism:

  • Scales- balance, unbiased decision.
  • Sword- clarity, swift hand of justice.
  • Columns- left side initiation, right side mercy.
  • Crown- wisdom, insight.
  • Square jewel in crown- clarity, order.
  • Square clasp on robe- rationality, order.
  • Figure- sees everything.
  • Grey color- neutral.
  • Curtain- wisdom, dignity.
  • Yellow- new beginnings.
  • White shoe- spiritual consequences.
  • Cloak- life, vitality.
  • Robe- courage.
  • Throne- seat of power.

THE HANGED MAN

The Hanged Man tells you that sometimes, before you can take the next step, you have to put everything on hold, or the World will do it for you.

Element: Water
Numerology: 12 / 3 – Perspective, surrender, patience.
Timing: When it’s time to pause or release.
Message: Let go and allow a new view to emerge. Surrender brings insight and spiritual clarity. Pause and surrender. See things from a new perspective.

Keywords – Perspective, sacrifice, surrender, pause, release, old patterns, new ways, step out, comfort zone, unfamiliar, open, possibilities, eluded, waiting period, nothing happening, lack of progress, reflection, inner wisdom, listen to intuition, trust, guidance, process, no expectation, hung up, distracted.

The Hanged Man tells you that sometimes, before you can take the next step, you have to put everything on hold. It’s time to pause and surrender.

This is your opportunity to accept these pauses and to surrender to what is – even if it is different from what you planned.  

There is no need to rush. You do, however, need to do some soul-searching.

The Hanged Man is the card that suggests you take at look at things from a different perspective. Your inner self will soon speak to you.

This card prepares us for the great transition that is going to come next.

Take time away from your routine to connect with a new way of thinking and seeing.

When life is at a standstill, you can review the past and look forward to the future.

Take a passive approach, quiet your mind, reserve judgement. Simply watch and wait.

The Hanged Man tarot card represents letting go of the past and moving down a different path.

Change up your routine so you can start to shift your energy and flow more freely again. The Hanged Man is a card of change. Take some time away to renew our minds and spirits.

The main lesson of the Hanged Man is that we “control” by letting go – we “win” by surrendering. Acceptance and letting go are key if you ever want to move forward.

The Hanged Man is also about being ‘in limbo’. Patience. Waiting. You do not have all the information yet, and must wait and see what comes next. 

In a yes or no question, the Hanged Man is a Maybe.

Something new and exciting will emerge if you take time to reflect. Are you caught up in your head? Stop doing and just let things be. See things from a different perspective. The more we struggle the tighter everything feels

Voluntarily giving something up to get something better.

Greater knowledge Lies within.

Path forward lies with solitude and focus.

Committed awareness of your true purpose.

Changed outlooks.

Changed priorities.

Path you may need to walk alone.

Looks like you’re going backwards or living life on the edge, you are being held on tight, no fear.

Your purpose won’t let you fall or fail.

Stall, reverse what changes you may be making.

Best action can be no action.

Symbolism:

  • Halo- enlightenment.
  • 40 lines from halo- spiritual / shamanic journey.
  • Upside down- discipline, sacrifice.
  • Blue tunic- psychic connection.
  • Red leggings- material awareness.
  • Man- calm, assured.
  • Leg- left shows higher awareness, right relates to world and others.
  • Left leg free- free to explore.
  • Crossed legs- cross roads, stuck.
  • Ropes- binding, imprisonment, frustration.Tree- living, growing, nothing really dies it transforms.
  • Tau Cross- initiation.
  • Lines drawn from the head to elbows makes the symbol for sulfur representing evaporation and disillusionment, and soul.

DEATH

The Death card symbolizes the end of a major phase or aspect of your life that is no longer serving you,

Element: Water
Numerology: 13 / 4 – Transformation, endings, renewal.
Timing: Scorpio season or times of change.
Message: Every ending brings a new beginning. Release what’s finished so something new can be born.

Perhaps the Death Card is the most dreaded and underestimated of all the cards in the Tarot deck. Most people freak out and fear that as soon as this card appears, they will immediately kneel over and die. Relax! One of the most optimistic cards in the deck can be the Death Card.

The Death card symbolizes the end of a major phase or aspect of your life that is no longer serving you, freeing up the possibility of something much more important and necessary. You must close one door to open another. Put the past behind you and part ways. Be ready to embrace new opportunities and possibilities.

Death is a sign that you need to learn to let go of unhealthy attachments in your life. With doing this, you can experience a fuller, more fulfilled life of deeper meaning and significance. This is a perfect card to break a bad habit or pattern of behavior. Purge the baggage that is getting in your way.

The Death card reversed brings you the opportunity to embrace change, rather than resist it. Say yes to change and see what wonderful opportunities present themselves to you.

You may also be experiencing personal transformation on a deep level. Allow yourself to release what no longer serves you and make space for the new to emerge in your life.

The reversed Death card also invites us to return to the lesson of the Hanged Man – a card of pause, suspension and putting things on hold. Even though we are experiencing heightened levels of uncertainty as more events are cancelled and restrictions put in place, we are being asked to see things from a new perspective and to find the opportunity in the pause.

TEMPERANCE

Temperance is the card to bring balance, flexibility, moderation and tolerance in your life.

Element: Fire
Numerology: 14 / 5 – Harmony, healing, moderation
Timing: Sagittarius season
Message: Blend, balance, and flow. Temperance reminds you that patience and calm create.

Keywords: Balance, Grounded, Moderation, Cooperation.

Maintain and control your feelings. Temperance is the card to bring balance, flexibility, moderation and tolerance in your life. Moderation is necessary in maintaining harmony.

You need to be tolerate and be able to cooperate with others. Maintain an even temperament and manage your emotions. Temperance advises you to take the middle route. Now is not the time to be extremely controversial or judgmental.

Be the peacekeeper and take a rational approach in order to prevent any extremes. Listen to your inner voice. Let it lead you to the right result, and follow patiently.

Devil

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The Devil - Through this card addictions and self limiting beliefs are being addressed. The Devil card shows your darker side. The Devil made me do it.

Element: Earth
Numerology: 15 / 6 – Shadow, attachment, temptation.
Timing: Capricorn season.
Message: Become aware of what holds you back. Freedom begins with acknowledging your truth and reclaiming your power.

Through this card addictions and self limiting beliefs are being addressed.

The Devil card shows your darker side. It’s temptations that are leading you. You are being asked to take a hard look at yourself and ask yourself where in my life am I suffering from addictive behavior.

Destructive powers prevent you from being the best version of yourself.  You may be influenced by unhealthy attitudes, addictions, activities, modes of thought and friendships.

You choose the direction of instant gratification with the Devil, even though it is at the cost of your long-term well-being. You’ve heard the expression “The Devil made me do it.” Deep down, you know it’s to your disadvantage, and you’re only doing yourself (and often others) a great deal of harm.

You need to recognize the hold they have over you and the impact they have on your life. See this as an opportunity to be strong and outsmart the negative forces in your mind. Lead us not into temptation.

THE TOWER

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Change must happen. The more you fight it the worse it becomes. Make a new start.

Element: Fire
Numerology: 16 / 7 – Awakening, upheaval, liberation.
Timing: When sudden change strikes.
Message: What crumbles was never solid. Though shocking, this change clears the way for truth and freedom.

A card of “expect the unexpected” – massive change, upheaval, destruction and chaos.

The Tower card shows a high tower nestled on top of the mountain. A lightning bolt strikes the the crown on the top which sets it ablaze. Flames are bursting in the windows and people are jumping out of the tower as an act of desperation.

It’s when something strikes in your life strikes and you are thrown out of your comfort zone and forced to confront change.

This change may be pleasant or unpleasant, but this all depends on your perception. It can indicate that you get a shock to the system you weren’t expecting – it’s not what that shock was but how you deal with it from now that is important.

Change must happen. The more you fight it the worse it becomes. Make a new start.

When the Tower card appears in a Tarot reading expect the unexpected – massive change, disruption, ruin, and confusion. Transition is here to tear things up, create chaos, and ruin all in its way.

But when it’s over, it’ll be for your highest good. Your world may collapse before you, as you realize you’ve built your life on unstable foundations – false assumptions, double-crossing, false beliefs, and so on.

But over time, you will come to see that your initial beliefs are based on a false understanding and that your new systems of values are more representative of reality.

The best way forward would be to allow this structure to self-destruct so that you can rebuild and re-focus. This devastation will trigger the emergence of new development and the transformation of your spirit.

You’ll become stronger, wiser and more resilient after a Tower experience as you develop a new life perspective that you didn’t even know existed.

These situations are needed for your personal growth and enlightenment, and even if you experience anxiety and pain throughout the process, truth and honesty will bring about a positive change.

The Tower in the reversed position suggests that you are undergoing a significant personal transformation and upheaval.

You’re instigating change and calling into question your fundamental belief systems, values, purpose, and meaning.

You may go through a spiritual awakening as you discover a new path. Your beliefs and opinions about important topics may change as you realize that you can no longer support old beliefs.

You may be in denial that change is occurring, or maybe you’re clinging to an old belief system, even if you know it’s no longer relevant or healthy for you.

Even though you probably don’t want to go through it, this challenging time will help you learn a valuable lesson and make progress in your life.

You are creating change and transformation so you can step into a new and evolved version of yourself.

THE STAR

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Anything is possible. Personal growth and development. Dreams can come true.

Element: Air
Numerology: 17 / 8 – Hope, faith, inspiration.
Timing: Aquarius season or after challenge.
Message: Breathe and renew. The Star brings healing, calm, and a reminder that your dreams are still alive.

Keywords: Optimism, Confidence, New Energy, Positive Change, Happiness, Faith, Hope.

The Star reveals new hope and happiness after the previous chaos of the Tower.

The Star of Hope. Optimism. Wish upon a star. Anything is possible.

The Star signals an upcoming or existing phase of happiness in our lives. Personal growth and development are at play when the Star card shows up in a reading. It reassures you that dreams can come true. But it’s up to you to believe it.

The Star shows that you have a happy future ahead of you. If you have faith in yourself and your potential, you will be able to master any challenge in life, no matter how difficult.

The Star offers restored hope and faith, and a feeling that you are truly blessed. It is a pleasant, loving period in your life, filled with positive energies, emotional stability, and a deeper understanding of yourself and others around you.

With the Star card, the magic is flowing around you and anything is possible. Your heart is full of hope, and as you realize that your dreams can really come true.

Allow yourself to dream in any way possible so you can reach the stars. You are making some major changes in your life, turning yourself from the old you to the new you and bringing a new vision.  “Out with the old and in with the new!”

Live your authentic self. Stay open to new ideas and development and listen to the voice that is inside you. Your heart is open, and now you want to give back the blessings that you have received so that others can benefit.

THE MOON

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Listen to your inner voice. Release any fears or anxieties that are holding you back.

Element: Water
Numerology: 18 / 9 – Intuition, illusion, mystery
Timing: Pisces season or full moon
Message: All is not as it seems. Listen to your dreams and intuition – clarity will come with time.

Keywords: Fear, Illusion, Imagination, Illusion, Anxiety, Uncertainty

The Moon is something of great beauty. It opens up your inner voice. It’s asking you to examine your feelings. Release any fears or anxieties that are holding you back.

When manipulated by the light of the moon we may find it difficult to tell what’s real and what’s not. Nothing is what it seems. Everything always looks different at night. It’s like a veil of mist covering the truth. It acts as a reflection of yourself.

The Moon may indicate that something in your life is not as it appears. It may indicate a desire for change. This can also apply to your expectations: your plans may not play out as you hoped. Start an honest dialogue with yourself. Be willing to face the reality of the situation.

There may be a hidden truth in your life that you need to uncover. Clearing the air may be difficult, but it is important if you want to seek happiness in your life. Feelings of anxiety or depression could very well be hindering your life journey.

The moon reminds you to trust your intuition. It often emerges when you project fear into your present and future situations based on your past experiences. The Moon can mean a time of uncertainty and doubt when it seems to be nothing.  

Be cautious when the Moon card appears not to make quick decisions. You may find out later that you only had half the information you required. You need to listen to your instincts and believe it to be able to see beyond what’s before you. A little self understanding can go a long way.

Let go of your mental blocks or negative self-talk and allow your intuition to guide you.

The Moon represents the depths of our intuition, our fears, and the mysteries that lie beneath the surface. Its presence reminds us to trust our instincts, even when things seem uncertain or unclear.

The Moon teaches us to embrace the unknown and to navigate through the shadows with courage and inner wisdom. So next time the Moon card appears in your reading, take a moment to reflect on what lies beyond the surface and embrace the journey of self-discovery it offers.

THE SUN

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Positivity, Fun, Play, Warmth, Radiance, Success, Optimism, Happiness. The Sun stands for prosperity and abundance.

Element: Fire
Numerology: 19 / 10 / 1 – Joy, vitality, success.
Timing: Summer or moments of happiness.
Message: Shine brightly! The Sun is a sign of abundance, clarity, and celebration – everything is coming together beautifully.

Keywords: Positivity, Fun, Play, Warmth, Radiance, Success, Optimism, Happiness.

The Sun Tarot card is a very positive card, representing success, vitality, and clarity. It often indicates a period of joy, happiness, and personal growth.

If this card appears in a reading, it can be a sign of new opportunities, abundance, and the alignment of things working out in your favor.

It’s a card that suggests that you’re moving into a time where your efforts will bear fruit and you’ll experience a sense of fulfillment and joy.

The Sun brings light to any situation, dispelling doubt and uncertainty, and leaving you with a sense of confidence and optimism.

The Sun Tarot Card shows that you can expect to receive good tidings, abundance, and vibrant energy.

You’re being encouraged to enjoy in pleasures that life has to offer and to celebrate and play.

This beautiful, warm energy is a reminder to be optimistic. Know that positive energy will follow, bringing you joy and happiness.

You’re full of energy and can already sense the success and abundance flowing your way.

Radiate who you are and what you stand for! Tap into that confidence and trust that everything will work out in your favour. The Sun stands for prosperity and abundance.

The Sun gives you strength and assures you that your good energies will accompany you and bring you happiness and pleasure no matter where you go.

Shine your love. The Sun brings you the message that things will get better, a lot better! You’re confident and you know everything’s going to work out – Love your life!

The Sun demonstrates a time when you can expect to experience a lot of physical energy, vitality and general positivity. You explode with optimism and are embracing a sense of good health.

The Sun card is all about positivity, clarity, and joy. Release any burdens you’ve been carrying.

This is a reminder to embrace the present without holding on too tightly to expectations – enjoy the moment as it unfolds.