🃏 THE 22 MAJOR ARCANA

The complete guide to the Major Arcana of the Tarot

The Major Arcana are the 22 trumps of the traditional tarot, from 0 to 21. Each arcanum represents a stage of life's journey or a spiritual lesson. Click each card to discover its meaning.

ALL THE ARCANA

0
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THE FOOL
freedom, new beginnings, adventure, spontaneity, trust in fate
The Fool represents the start of a new journey: innocence, freedom and the courage to embrace the unknown. Upright it invites you to trust the path; reversed it signals recklessness or fear of risk.
I
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THE MAGICIAN
will, skill, power, mastery, awareness
The Magician symbolises personal power to manifest desires through will and conscious action. Upright it points to talent and initiative; reversed to manipulation or wasted potential.
II
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THE HIGH PRIESTESS
intuition, mystery, wisdom, inner awareness
The High Priestess guards intuition and hidden knowledge. Upright she invites you to listen to your inner voice; reversed she signals secrets, confusion or disconnection from instinct.
III
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THE EMPRESS
fertility, nature, abundance, creativity, nurture
The Empress embodies abundance, creativity and nurture. Upright she promises growth and prosperity; reversed creative blocks or excessive dependence.
IV
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THE EMPEROR
authority, structure, control, stability, power
The Emperor stands for structure, authority and stability. Upright he indicates leadership and order; reversed rigidity or authoritarianism.
V
THE HIEROPHANT
tradition, teaching, faith, spirituality, values
The Hierophant symbolises tradition, teaching and shared values. Upright he guides toward conventional wisdom; reversed rebellion or dogmatism.
VI
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THE LOVERS
love, choice, union, relationships, communication
The Lovers represent union, choice and harmony in relationships. Upright they signal love and important decisions; reversed conflict or wrong choices.
VII
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THE CHARIOT
victory, determination, control, movement, drive
The Chariot is victory won through determination and self-control. Upright it promises success and progress; reversed lack of direction or opposing forces.
VIII
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STRENGTH
courage, patience, compassion, inner power
Strength expresses inner courage, patience and the gentle taming of instincts. Upright it points to resilience; reversed to insecurity or impulsiveness.
IX
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THE HERMIT
solitude, search, guidance, introspection, wisdom
The Hermit stands for introspection, the search for truth and wisdom gained in solitude. Upright it invites reflective withdrawal; reversed excessive isolation or refusal of advice.
X
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE
fate, cycles, change, luck, karma
The Wheel of Fortune marks cycles, fate and inevitable change. Upright it signals favourable turns; reversed resistance to change or passing misfortune.
XI
⚖️
JUSTICE
fairness, truth, law, responsibility, balance
Justice stands for fairness, truth and accountability. Upright it promises just decisions and balanced karma; reversed injustice or avoidance of responsibility.
XII
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THE HANGED MAN
sacrifice, suspension, perspective, waiting, release
The Hanged Man invites you to pause, shift perspective and accept a necessary break. Upright it signals enlightening surrender; reversed stalemate or pointless sacrifice.
XIII
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DEATH
transformation, ending, renewal, passage, transition
Death is deep transformation: the end of a cycle that opens to renewal. Upright it signals rebirth; reversed resistance to change.
XIV
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TEMPERANCE
balance, moderation, patience, harmony, integration
Temperance expresses balance, moderation and harmony. Upright it invites patience and integration; reversed excess or imbalance.
XV
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THE DEVIL
addiction, illusion, materialism, temptation, shadow
The Devil represents attachments, illusions and dependencies. Upright it warns of self-imposed chains; reversed liberation and awareness.
XVI
THE TOWER
chaos, revelation, sudden change, destruction, truth
The Tower marks a sudden change that tears down false structures. Upright it signals a revealing crisis; reversed resistance to collapse or disaster averted.
XVII
THE STAR
hope, inspiration, serenity, guidance, spirituality
The Star brings hope, inspiration and serenity after the storm. Upright it promises healing and trust in the future; reversed discouragement or loss of faith.
XVIII
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THE MOON
illusion, fear, unconscious, intuition, dreams
The Moon represents the unconscious, fears and illusions. Upright it invites you to navigate uncertainty with intuition; reversed regained clarity or deceptions revealed.
XIX
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THE SUN
joy, success, energy, vitality, optimism
The Sun is joy, success and vitality. Upright it promises happiness and clarity; reversed optimism temporarily clouded.
XX
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JUDGEMENT
rebirth, evaluation, calling, awakening, truth
Judgement stands for awakening, rebirth and an inner calling. Upright it signals a conscious turning point; reversed doubt or excessive self-criticism.
XXI
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THE WORLD
completion, integration, journey, wholeness, circle
The World marks the completion of a cycle and fulfilment. Upright it promises success and wholeness; reversed an unfinished cycle or delays.

Note: The meanings shown are traditional interpretations. TarotVibes readings use AI to provide personalised interpretations based on your specific context and question.

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