THE MAJOR ARCANA
0 - the fool - represents a youth, a traveller, a new venture, the taking of a risk.
reversed meaning - recklessness, irresponsibility
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0 - the magician - an ideal man, a sorcerer, putting ideas into practice
reversed meaning - lack of confidence, a trickster
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2 - the high priestess - an ideal woman, an individual who holds a secret, dreams, occult power
reversed meaning - supressed feelings
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3 - the empress - a pregnant woman, an earth mother figure, well being, security
reversed meaning - insecurity, domestic problems
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4 - the emperor - a man of authority, wealth & power, a father figure, promotion, someone responsible for the welfare of others
reversed meaning - restriction by rules
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5 - the pope - a teacher / mentor, the giver of advice, someone concerned with ceremony, order
reversed meaning - bad advice, misfortune
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6 - the lovers - choice, decisions, change in career, moving home, commitment
reversed meaning - indecision, bad decisions made
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7 - the chariot - will power, ambition, determination to succeed, a messenger
reversed meaning - selfishness, inner conflict
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8 - justice - justice, reason, fairness in legal matters
reversed meaning - biased, injustice
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9 - The hermit - a seeker of knowledge - inner search, solutions lie within
reversed meaning - lonliness, exclusion
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10 - the wheel of fortune - good luck, chance event after misfortune
reversed meaning - pessimism, misfortune
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11 - strength - a forceful person, an athlete, self control, moral strength
reversed meaning - helpless feelings, inhibitions
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12 - the hanged man - a person who feels his / her life is in stasis, sacrifice, dedication
reversed meaning - dissatisfaction, apathy
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13 - death - change, an ending, new life
reversed meaning - a traumatic change / delayed change
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14 - temperance - a healer, resourceful person, a protective spirit, objective outlook
reversed meaning - moodiness, uncertainty
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15 - the devil - an extremely destructive or negative person, restriction of solutions to problems not yet explored
reversed meaning - an intolerable situation
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16 - the house of god (sometimes known as the tower) - a shock revelation, accident / misfortune - blessing in disguise
reversed meaning - preventable misfortune
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17 - the star - a beautiful person, an artist, an entertainer, someone who offers unexpected help, peace, rest, adoption of new solutions to old ideas
reversed meaning - delayed hope, peace
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18 - the moon - confusion, depression, deception, someone with gynaecological problems indicated
reversed meaning - fears, phobias, despair
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19 - the sun - represents children. success, optimism, high ideals, fun & excitement
reversed meaning - daydreams, work towards realistic goals
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20 - judgement - assessment, satisfying outcomes, a new phase of life
reversed meaning - regret, remorse, look to the future
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21 - the world - a fulfilled person, a naturalist, a completion of a project, spiritual wholeness, freedom
reversed meaning - recurring problems, a dealy in completion.
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