The Tarot

The Major Arcana



The Fool: New beginnings; Naivete'; Lack of forethought or care.

The Magician: Strength of will, character; Determination; Self-Mastery.

The High Priestess: Hidden knowledge; Foresight; Intuition; Mysteries revealed; Occult power.

The Empress: Abundance; Female fertility; Attainment; Possessions.

The Emperor: Strong male influence; Mastery; Leadership; Stability.

The Hierophant: (sometimes called The Pope)Outer trappings; Religion; Overt reserve.

The Lovers: Love; Romance; Friendship; Trust; Difficult decisions; Partnerships.

The Chariot: Triumph; Conquest; Travel; Change of residence.

Justice: Balance; Justice; Decisions; Impartiality; Law; Honor.

The Hermet: Introspection; Guidance; Counsel; Discretion.

Wheel of Fortune: Change of luck; Good fortune; Fate; Advancement.

Strength: Struggle, Battle; Conflict; Courage; Victory.

The Hanged Man: Careful thought; Limbo; Transition; Stagnation.

Death: Subtle changes; Transformation; Rebirth; Newness.

Temperance: Patience; Mercy; Forgiveness; Successful combinations.

The Devil: Entrapment; Illusion; Slavery; Restriction; Downfall.

The Tower: Sudden and drastic change: Instability; Loss; Regret.

The Star: Bright hope; New prospects; Enlightenment.

The Moon: Caution; Danger; Deception; Misleading influences; the Occult.

The Sun: Great things; Success; Clory; Joy; Happiness; Sincerity.

Judgement: Completion of a cycle; Renewal; Rebirth.

The World: Infinite choices; Creation; Rewards of hard work.



The music is Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin.


Last Updated: 14 October 1998
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