The Major Arcana in Detail
Each of the pages you're looking for will give you a detailed breakdown of the Major Arcana cards.
You'll learn all about their meanings, symbolism, and how they can be interpreted in a reading.
Whether you're a seasoned tarot reader or just starting out, these are definitely worth checking out. Have fun exploring!
Key To The Major Arcana
Essential Meanings
These two words, expressing the core meanings of the Arcanum, are often similar, but also contain subtle differences to provide a greater understanding of the card. Use the words as a starting point in your Tarot journey, as a focus for Tarot meditation or simply memorise them. Even if you know only the Essential Meanings of the Arcana, you will still be able to read the cards.
An expansion of the Essential Meanings that can be found at the beginning of each description of the cards. The Keywords provide readers with an association of ideas, connected to the meaning of the Arcana.
II The High Priestess
Knowledge, Wisdom
Secrecy, Mystery, The Unknown, Virgin, Intuition, Female, Subconscious, Darkness, Secret Keeper, Knowingness, Serenity, Introspection, Mystical Vision, Secrets, Silence, Gestation, Resignation, Faith, Severity, Privacy, Study, Confidentiality, Self-Control, Threshold, Duality, Wise Woman
III The Empress
Nurturing, Fertility
Productivity, Creativity, Nature, Abundance, Life Forrce, Material Prosperity, Pleasure, Joy, Comfort, Sexulaity, Sensuality, Beauty, Satisfaction, Expression, Desire, Power, Elegance, Harvest, Mother Figure, Maternal, Feminine, Intelligence, Protection, Receptivity, Positive Influence, Creation, Manifestation
IV The Emperor
Domain, Authority
Leadership, Pride, Domination, Responsibility, Solidity, Order, Power, Government, Father Figure, Rationalism, Rigidity, Precision, Dominion, Discipline, Command, Experience, Organisation, Law, Conservative, Inflexible, Tradition, Advantage, Sovereignty, Supremacy, Constriction, Overlord, Paternal
V The High Priest
Guidance, Dogmatism
Religion, Faith, Education, Instruction, Mentor, Conformity, teaching, Knowledge, Institution, Belief Systems, Tradition, Blessing, Mediator, Brdige, Guide, Saintliness, Communication, Ideal, Wisdom, Discipline, Inspiration, Advice, Forgiveness, Ritual, Peace, Help, Mercy, Hierachy, Spiritual Truth
XV The Devil
Passion, Excess
Shadow, Falsehood, Forbidden, Materialism, Obsession, Anxiety, Hedonism, Anger, Temptation, Doubt, Vice, Sex, Fear, Addiction, Futility, Control, Power, Creativity, Attachments, Impulses, Taboo, Abuse, Unethical, Indulgence, Selfishness, Charm, Emotion, Passion, Instinct, Self-Interest, Deception, Dark Side
XVI The Tower
Demolition, Destruction
Ruin, Reduction, Breakdown, Shock, Explosion, Dispute, Liberation, Estrangement, Chaos, Sudden Change, Disruption, Opening, Lightning, Uncork, Divorce, Castration, Enlightenment, Orgasm, Overthrow, Punishment, Estrangement, Separation, Humility, Chaos, Impact, Burst, Disillusion, Exile, Prison
XVIII The Moon
Mystery, Illusion
Dreams, Cycles, Unconscious, Fantasy, Imagination, Romanticism, Deception, Instinct, Tension, Doubt, Strangeness, Madness, Danger, Sanity, Struggle, Superstition, Secrets, Receptivity, Subversiveness, Magnetism, Vision, Insight, Sensitivity, Application, Psychic Ability, Magic, Boundaries
XIX The Sun
Light, Truth
Growth, Energy, Clarity, Exuberance, Happiness, Success, Heat, Trust, Awareness, Radiance, Marriage, Light, Evolution, Wealth, Summer, Childhood, Friendship, Expansion, Splendour, Brilliance, Joy, Enthusiasm, Optimism, Enlightenment, Harmony, Friendship, Honesty, Solidarity, Generosity