The Major Arcana

 

0 - The Fool

Symbolism: Adventure, New Beginnings, Innocence, Spontaneity, Naive, Free Spirit, Dreamer, Non-Conforming, Aimless.

I - The Magician

Symbolism: Manifestation, Power, Skill, Awareness, Focus, Confidence, Materialization, Ability, Magic, Manifestation.

II - The High Priestess

Symbolism: Intuition, Mystery, Subconscious, Wisdom, Mystery, Virtue, Intuition, Truth, Premonition, Mystic.

 

III - The Empress

Symbolism: Fertility, Femininity, Beauty, Nature, Creativity, Abundance, Harvest, Wealth, Healing.

IV - The Emperor

Symbolism: Authority, Structure, Control, Stability, Leadership, Systematic, Clear Vision, Manifestation, Ambition, Builder.

V - The Heirophant

Symbolism: Tradition, Spirituality, Guidance, Conformity, Dedication, Community, Enlightenment, Atonement, Sacrifice, Ceremony.

 

VI - The Lovers

Symbolism: Love, Harmony, Relationship, Choices, Duality, Opposites, Mutual Attraction, Vibration, Magnetism, Commitment, a Team, Devotion.

VII - The Chariot

Symbolism: Determination, Willpower, Victory, Control, Execution, Resourceful, Swiftness, Confidence, Victory, Knowing, Accomplishment.

VIII - Strength

Symbolism: Courage, Patience, Control, Compassion, Mind and Body, Free Will, Discipline, Potential, Balanced Desire, Inner Strength, Restraint, Taming, Assurance, Endurance.

 

IX - The Hermit

Symbolism: Introspection, Solitude, Inner Guidance, Wisdom, The Sage, Solitude, Pilgrimage, Wholeness, Life’s Journey, True Self, Meditation.

X - Wheel of Fortune

Symbolism: Fate, Cycles, Change, Luck, Evolution, Precision, Opportunity, Enrichment, Reversal, Destiny, Hopes and Dreams, Time, Rythm, Synchronicity.

XI - Justice

Symbolism: Fairness, Law, Balance, Virtue, Equilibrium, Order, Redemption, Universal Law, Dignity, Grace, Innocence, Consideration.

 

XII - The Hanged Man

Symbolism: Suspension, Letting Go, New Perspectives, Sacrifice, Unorthodox, Inaction, Reversal, Changed Thinking, Different Perspective, Radical View, Against the Grain, a Twist, in Limbo, New Agenda.

XIII - Death

Symbolism: Transformation, Endings and Beginnings, change, Closure, Threshold, Purification, Liberation, Transition, Rebirth, Renewal, Harvest, Cleansing, Surrender, Completion.

XIV - Temperance

Symbolism: Moderation, Patience, Purpose, Inspiration, Flowing, Centered, Protector, Fulfillment, Enlightenment, Righteousness, Care Giver, Alliance, Steadfast Achievement.

 

XV - The Devil

Symbolism: Bondage, Materialism, Temptation, Shadow, Insecurities, Obsession, Self Doubt, Deception, False Truths.

XVI - The Tower

Symbolism: Sudden Change, Upheavel, Chaos, Disruption, Initiation, Rude Awakening, Abrupt Change, Trials, Isolation, Challenges, Delays.

XVII - The Star

Symbolism: Hope, Inspiration, Serenity, Direction, Prosperity, Guidance, Destination, Revealing, A message, Magnetism, Signs and Symbols.

 

XVIII - The Moon

Symbolism: Illusion, Fear, Intuition, Mysterious Paths, Wonder, Instinct, Dreams, Crossroads, Occult, Enchantment, The Unknown, New Directions, The Subconscious.

XIX - The Sun

Symbolism: Joy, Success, Positivity, Vitality, Light, Brilliance, Healing, Expansion, Blossoming, Clarity, Safe Haven, Energy.

XX - Judgement

Symbolism: Inner Calling, Absolution, Reflection, Truth, Emerging, Realization, Awakening, Law.

 
 
 

XXI - The World

Symbolism: Completion, Integration, Travel, Accomplishment, Joyful, Bliss, Glory, Acceptance, Success, Tranquility, Realization, Journey’s End, Unity, Discovery, Freedom, Fulfillment.