MAJOR ARCANA | CARD | Brief Interpretation | | 0 The Fool | A choice is offered, new path, naivete | | | 1 The Magician | Creative power, deception, technical issue | | | 2 The High Priestess | Hidden influences, spirituality and intuition | | | 3 The Empress | Material abundance, fertility/harvest, motherhood | | | 4 The Emperor | Leadership, fatherhood | | | 5 The Hierophant | Rule by the conventional | | | 6 The Lovers | Choice between two loves, choice regarding partnership | | | 7 The Chariot | Conquest of mind over emotions, travel, change of direction | | | 8 Strength | Triumph of love over hate, fortitude, constitution | | | 9 The Hermit | Wisdom offered, time of searching, solitude | | | 10 The Wheel of Fortune | Ups and downs of life, good luck | | | 11 Justice | Balance, legal matters | | | 12 The Hanged Man | Self-surrender to higher wisdom, delay or suspension | | | 13 Death | Change, renewal | | | 14 Temperance | Adaptation, coordination, moderation | | | 15 The Devil | Temptation, bondage to the material, indebtedness | | | 16 The Tower | Overthrow of selfish ambition, complete destruction and/or renewal | | | 17 The Star | Health, hope, inspiration | | | 18 The Moon | Deception, unforeseen perils; all things spiritual, hidden mysteries, occultism | | | 19 The Sun | Attainment, liberation, marriage, children | | | 20 Judgement | Spiritual awakening, time of decision or reckoning | | | 21 The World | Triumph in all undertakings. | Note: This list of possible interpretations has been provided using the Rider-Waite Tarot as a source of inspiration; due to their very general nature, they should apply (in part or in whole) to most traditional-style Tarot decks. These interpretations are very brief; for more in-depth card meanings, consult the pamphlet or book which came with your deck. Blessed Be! |