Tarot Card Meanings: Major Arcana Tarot

Major Arcana Cards Meanings

Tarot Card Reference Material

Tarot cards carry meanings that were assigned to them by ancient sages, as well as the subconcious associations it arises in us specifically. These meanings are derived from archetypes, and may draw from astrology, kabala and other ancient traditions. Each astrological sign will have at least one card associated with it. This is useful for those who understand astrology, wnd will have some ability to draw from that knowledge.

The Fool

Keywords for The Fool card: freedom, faith, inexperience, innocence

Fortune Telling for the card The Fool: Watch for new projects and new beginnings, Prepare to take something on faith, Something new comes your way; go for it

The Fool is associated with the Air 💨 element

The Fool embodies the numerologic features of the number 1




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The Magician

Keywords for The Magician card: capability, empowerment, activity

Fortune Telling for the card The Magician: A powerful man may play a role in your day, Your current situation must be seen as one element of a much larger plan

The Magician is associated with the Air 💨 element

The Magician embodies the numerologic features of the number 2

The Magician is connected to the entity and planet Mercury


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The High Priestess

Keywords for The High Priestess card: intuition, reflection, purity, initiation

Fortune Telling for the card The High Priestess: A mysterious woman arrives, A sexual secret may surface, Someone knows more than he or she will reveal

The High Priestess is associated with the Water 🌊 element

The High Priestess embodies the numerologic features of the number 3

The High Priestess is connected to the entity and planet Moon


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The Empress

Keywords for The Empress card: fertility, productivity, ripeness, nurturing

Fortune Telling for the card The Empress: Pregnancy is in the cards, An opportunity to be involved in luxurious sexuality is coming, Beware a tendency toward addiction



The Empress embodies the numerologic features of the number 4

The Empress is connected to the entity and planet Venus


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The Emperor

Keywords for The Emperor card: authority, regulation, direction, structure

Fortune Telling for the card The Emperor: A father figure arrives, A new employer or authority figure will give you orders, Expect discipline or correction in the near future

The Emperor is associated with the Fire 🔥 element

The Emperor embodies the numerologic features of the number 5

The Emperor is connected to the entity and planet Jupiter

The Emperor is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Aries


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The Hierophant

Keywords for The Hierophant card: guidance, knowledge, revelation, belief

Fortune Telling for the card The Hierophant: Expect to be caught in a misdeed and punished accordingly, Pray for forgiveness and confess wrongdoings, A more experienced man, spiritual leader, or father figure will come into your life



The Hierophant embodies the numerologic features of the number 6



The Hierophant is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Taurus


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The Lovers

Keywords for The Lovers card: love, passion, unity, choice

Fortune Telling for the card The Lovers: A new personal or professional relationship blossoms, Sexual opportunities abound, Unexpectedly, a friend becomes a lover

The Lovers is associated with the Air 💨 element

The Lovers embodies the numerologic features of the number 7



The Lovers is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Gemini


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The Chariot

Keywords for The Chariot card: advancement, victory, triumph, success

Fortune Telling for the card The Chariot: Victory is a certainty, Move ahead with all plans, Beware the jealousy of others

The Chariot is associated with the Water 🌊 element

The Chariot embodies the numerologic features of the number 8



The Chariot is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Cancer


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Strength

Keywords for Strength card: discipline, boldness, self-discipline, power, vitality

Fortune Telling for the card Strength: Your self-control will be tested, A woman will seek to change her partner or lover, You are a strong, capable person



Strength embodies the numerologic features of the number 9



Strength is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Leo


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The Hermit

Keywords for The Hermit card: solitude, experience, stillness, withdrawal

Fortune Telling for the card The Hermit: A period of loneliness begins, One partner in a relationship departs, A search for love or money proves fruitless



The Hermit embodies the numerologic features of the number 10



The Hermit is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Virgo


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Wheel of Fortune

Keywords for Wheel of Fortune card: luck, randomness, cycles, karma, fate, revolution

Fortune Telling for the card Wheel of Fortune: Some events are in the hands of heaven, Youve lived through this before, What happened then?



Wheel of Fortune embodies the numerologic features of the number 11

Wheel of Fortune is connected to the entity and planet Jupiter


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Justice

Keywords for Justice card: balance, law, fairness, objectivity

Fortune Telling for the card Justice: A legal verdict will be rendered soon, Someone is making a decision, You need to get the facts

Justice is associated with the Air 💨 element

Justice embodies the numerologic features of the number 12



Justice is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Libra


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The Hangedman

Keywords for The Hangedman card: sacrifice, no ego, reacting unusually, inner calm

Fortune Telling for the card The Hangedman: You are seeing things for what they are, either that is good or bad in the others eye, it works wonders for you. You are sacrificing much for this though.

The Hangedman is associated with the Water 🌊 element

The Hangedman embodies the numerologic features of the number 13

The Hangedman is connected to the entity and planet Neptune


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Death

Keywords for Death card: ending, conclusion, transition, passage, departure

Fortune Telling for the card Death: Everything must end before it can begin again. Leave the old ways behind and march in a new way. Do no be afraid to change and be transformed. Let the old you die so a new you can be born

Death is associated with the Water 🌊 element

Death embodies the numerologic features of the number 14



Death is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Scorpio


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Temperance

Keywords for Temperance card: blending, synthesis, mediation, combination, harmony

Fortune Telling for the card Temperance: Someones using drugs or alcohol to excess, Its time to get back on that diet

Temperance is associated with the Fire 🔥 element

Temperance embodies the numerologic features of the number 15



Temperance is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Saggitarius


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The Devil

Keywords for The Devil card: shadow, materialism, bondage, delusion

Fortune Telling for the card The Devil: Adultery and unfaithfulness, A string of extremely bad luck is coming your way, Beware evil influences and wolves in sheeps clothing



The Devil embodies the numerologic features of the number 16



The Devil is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Capricorn


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The Tower

Keywords for The Tower card: demolition, upheaval, deconstruction, disaster, destruction

Fortune Telling for the card The Tower: Impending disaster, Cancel plans and reverse decisions, Someone wants to take you down a notch or two, Dont hold back; say what you really mean



The Tower embodies the numerologic features of the number 17

The Tower is connected to the entity and planet Mars


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The Star

Keywords for The Star card: hope, optimism, openness, certainty, faith, longing, truth

Fortune Telling for the card The Star: Get an astrology chart drawn up, Someone is a little too starstruck, Whats happening now has long been fore-ordained

The Star is associated with the Air 💨 element

The Star embodies the numerologic features of the number 18



The Star is associated with the astrological sign and traits of Aquarius


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The Moon

Keywords for The Moon card: mystery, fantasy, imagination, dreams, uncertainty

Fortune Telling for the card The Moon: Consider the hidden truths you may feel exist around you, ask yourself if these are fears in disguise. Let yourself feel deeply



The Moon embodies the numerologic features of the number 19




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The Sun

Keywords for The Sun card: joy, brilliance, validation, attention, energy

Fortune Telling for the card The Sun: Everythings coming up roses (or sunflowers, whatever the case may be), Whatevers on your mind, go for it because you cant lose today



The Sun embodies the numerologic features of the number 20

The Sun is connected to the entity and planet Sun


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Judgement

Keywords for Judgement card: revival, renewal, resurrection, evaluation, invitation

Fortune Telling for the card Judgement: An old issue you thought was over will come up again today, Get ready for huge changes: break-ups, sudden calls from old friends, and unexpected setbacks, Gods trying to get your attention

Judgement is associated with the Fire 🔥 element

Judgement embodies the numerologic features of the number 21




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The World

Keywords for The World card: wholeness, integration, totality, completeness, fullness

Fortune Telling for the card The World: Winning the lottery, Getting your hearts desire, Having everything you ever imagined having



The World embodies the numerologic features of the number 22

The World is connected to the entity and planet Saturn


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