The World

Everything is going right for you. You are contemplating a decision to cut away all the deadwood and begin a new cycle in life. This is a good time to achieve your goals. You are entering a period of success in all areas of your life. New opportunities arise.

  This card often depicts a woman poised in dance with her legs forming an upright four and surrounded by the symbols of the elementals above the Earth or in the midst of the universe. It is the celebration and joy of achievement and of successfully concluded effort, yet this ending is actually the prelude to a new beginning.  There may be honors and material gains that lead to greater responsibilities, or the attainment of objectives, but with this comes a quickening that hints at a new start just beneath the surface.  To the witch, this card is related to the cleansing and nourishment of IMBOLC, for the Oak king is born and the Goddess has returned to maiden so that the cycle of the seasons may begin anew.

MEANING: wholeness, totality, spiritual unity, good conclusion to effort or matter, objectives attained, honors, perfection, completion, end of an era, success, joy, advancement, achievement,  promotion, reward, fullfillment, recognition.

REVERSE: unresolved situation, unfinished project, lack of foresight, striving for greatness, seeking attainment, time of transition, success creates new burdens.

KEY WORDS: completion, achievement, success, joy, conclusion and beginning.

excerpt taken from 'Tarot for the 'Green Witch" by Ann Moura