Major Arcana
The Major arcana consists of 22 pages. The
major arcana is more concerned with the reasons behind
events. It can be described like a man on a journey,
he starts on the road and encounters all manner of
people and events along the way and through these
experiences he learns life's lessons and becomes more
enlightened and fulfilled by the time he reaches the
22 cards the World. It is a physical as well as a
spiritual journey. Wherever the major cards falls
there is a stronger influence in that area of the
inquirers life.
0, The Fool
symbolises child-like
confidence, trust and optimism. This card represents
fresh starts, mystery, a dash of genius, adventure
and a brilliant opportunity to remake life.
1,
The Magician
Appearances are
not what they seem, says this card of illusion and
creative energy. It shows that the imagination and
creative ability can be yours.
2, The High
Priestess
This card represents intuition. It shows us that the
goal of self-realisation can be achieved by overcoming
self-doubt, and looking deeply into life and love.
3,
The Empress
This is a symbol of unconditional love. The woman
on this card promises harmony at work and at home
marriage, security and warmth.
4, The Emperor
This is a card of leadership, power and strength.
It is symbolic of courage and also suggests tenderness
under a tough exterior.
5, The Hierophant
This is a card of guidance and teaching, and of personal
conscience. It suggests that though you can get advice
from various sources, only you can apply it to your
life.
6, The Lovers
This is both an
intriguing and exciting card. A card of romantic choices,
passion and temptations.
7, The Chariot
This card helps us define our goals. Movement, activity,
travel and progress are the main themes of this card.
8, Justice
This card represents balance, fairness and decisions,
and is also a strong symbol of second chances in love.
9, The Hermit
This card gives us a chance to look within and review
our lives, our feelings and our emotions. It is a
guiding light and a promise of brighter times
10,
The Wheel of Fortune
The
circle of life and fate spins on this card of changes.
It reminds us that fortunes can turn either way, but
both outcomes have much to teach.
11, Strength
This card signifies
emotional courage and physical strength, leading to
positive action.
12, The Hanged
Man
It signifies
that once you have taken the plunge, you will never
go back. This is a strong symbol of losing something
familiar in order to gain a richer understanding and
a new beginning.
13, Death
This is a symbol
of change. This card shows that by accepting the loss
of old love, old links and old ideas, life opens to
new possibilities.
14,
Temperance
It represents
clarity, the process of healing, refinement and self-renewing.
15, The
Devil
Power, lust, money and sexual desire - the strongest
of emotions lie at this card's roots. And the chained
figures of a man and a woman show how hard it can
be to break free. This card represents the facing
of the difficult truth; a choice between the wrong
direction and the desire to find a better way of living.
16, The
Tower
This card heralds
huge and often unexpected changes. It acts as a Karmic
cleansing instrument. It affects not just people but
also entire countries. Climate, floods, earthquakes,
tornadoes, wars, famines, volcanic eruptions, all
are linked with the Tower.
17, The
Star
It represents peace of mind, serenity and tranquillity.
18, The
Moon
This card represents
the subconscious and the hidden emotions. It signifies
sensitivity, and a need to end illusions.
19, The
Sun
This card is about action, construction and planning.
A card of success, clear skies and the promise of
a brilliant future.
20, Judgement
This card indicates
major changes and transformations. It is the sign
of looking back, perhaps with disappointment, as actions
are judged. And of looking forward with new hope.
21, The
World
This last card of the Major Arcana predicts that a
whole new world is waiting to open up, taking you
on inner and outer journeys. |
