Major Arcana

The Major Arcana: The Major Arcana is comprised of 22 cards, numbered 0-21. They are otherwise known as trump cards, and tend to carry a heavier or more significant energy than that of the cards in each suit. The basis for these cards is to tell the story of the Fool, the card numbered 0, as he makes his journey through the different realms of human consciousness on his journey to enlightenment. Within each card is a new lesson, trial, or experience. Ending up finally at the World card, having successfully gained the knowledge he was searching for.

In Readings: You can do readings using only the Major Arcana cards if you wish. It is possible to get an accurate reading this way, although I would recommend it more for smaller spreads. Should a large number of the Major Arcana cards show themselves in a reading in which you are using the entire deck, this energy should be acknowledged.

The Fool
Upright
  • New Adventures
  • Establishing a path
  •  New Opportunities
Reversed
  • Irrational Behavior
  • Making Wrong Choices
  • Aimless Wandering
  • Taking the easy way out
The Magician
Upright
  • Manifestation
  • Free will
  • Spiritual Master
Reversed
  • Unskilled
  • Not manifesting what you want
  • Won’t commit
02 The-High-Priestess
Upright
  • The Perfect Woman (w/o kids)
  • Spiritual wisdom 
  • Mystery
Reversed
  • Lacking a heart connection
  • Surface knowledge
  • Not the Perfect Woman
03 The-Empress
Upright
  • Luxury/Abundance
  • Social or party time
  • The Perfect Woman (with kids)
Reversed
  • Oversensitive
  • Loss of resources
  • Instability
04 The-Emperor
Upright
  • Authority
  • Leadership
  • Wisdom & Power
  • Courage & Ambition
Reversed
  • Petty behavior
  • Emotional Immaturity
  • Ruled by passions
  • Temper Tantrums
05 The-Hierophant
Upright
  • Structure
  • Tradition
  • Rituals
  • Conformity
Reversed
  • Unconventional
  • Open Minded
  • Doing things a different way
06 The-Lovers
Upright
  • Harmony
  • Balance
  • Choices in love
  • Attraction
Reversed
  • Arguments
  • Wrong choices in love
  • Unbalanced Relationship
  • Drug/Substance Abuse Issues
The-Chariot
Upright
  • Victory
  • Triumph & Success
  • A road opener
  • Control
Reversed
  • Unethical victory
  • Can indicate the same as above, but to a lessor degree
Upright
Strength
Upright
  • Strength
  • Courage
  • Spiritual Power
  • Being passionate about something
Reversed
  • Lack of strength
  • No Spiritual Power
  • Temper tantrums
  • Lust w/o a heart connection
The-Hermit
Upright
  • Wisdom from above
  • Moving in secrecy
  • Need for solitude
  • Introspection
  • Soul Searching
Reversed
  • Immaturity
  • Peter Pan Syndrome
  • State of Denial
  • Being Unrealistic

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The Wheel-of-fortune
Upright
  • Success
  • Good luck
  • Good Karma
  • Timing
  • Destiny
Reversed
  • Setbacks
  • Bad Karma
  • Trying Times
  • Lack of Knowledge
Justice
Upright
  • The right mixture of ingredients
  • Balance
  • Receiving just rewards
  • Truth/Fairness
Reversed
  • Injustice
  • Dishonest dealings
  • Unbalanced
The-Hanged-Man
Upright
  • Self-surrender
  • Making decisions
  • A crossroads
  • Letting go
Reversed
  • Arrogance
  • Preoccupied with one’s ego
  • Unrealistic
Death
Upright
  • Transformation
  • Change
  • Renewal
  • Endings
Reversed
  • Stagnation
  • Inertia
  • Unchanging
Temperance
Upright
  • Adaptation
  • Self-control
  • Moderation
  • Harmony
Reversed
  • Feeling shipwrecked
  • Hostility
  • Unfortunate combinations
The-Devil
Upright
  • Wrong use of force
  • Controlling
  • Depression
  • Indulging in excess
Reversed
  • Spiritual & emotional healing
  • Unchained/no longer bound
  • Divorce
The Tower
Upright
  • Change
  • Transformation
  • Disruption
  • Enlightenment
Reversed
  • Stubbornness
  • Mounting pressure
  • The same as above but to a slightly lessor degree.
The Star
Upright
  • Inspiration
  • Hope
  • Signs
  • Faith
Reversed
  • Doubt
  • Lack of perception
  • End of an un-fulfilling situation
The Moon
Upright
  • Deception
  • Unforeseen events
  • Magick
  • The Occult
Reversed
  • Peace gained at a cost
  • Not taking a risk
The Sun
Upright
  • Happiness
  • Success
  • Pleasure
  • Optimism
Reversed
  • Confusion
  • Broken promises
  • Being hot & cold
Judgement
Upright
  • An awakening
  • Improvement
  • Change
  • Having an “ah-ha” moment
Reversed
  • Disillusion
  • Separation
  • Failure to find happiness
The World
Upright
  • Completion
  • Reward
  • Success
  • Triumph
Reversed
  • Incomplete
  • Loss of direction
  • Failure to follow through