major arcana cards meanings

The complete list of the 22 major arcana tarot cards & their meanings

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Tarot is a set of 78 cards that are used to help people gain insight into their lives and the potential future. A tarot deck has two parts: the major arcana and the minor arcana. There are 22 cards in the major arcana, and these cards are said to contain the most important teachings of the tarot. They represent pivotal moments and turning points in the story of your life. Each tarot card has its own unique meaning, and together they tell a story that can help you navigate your path through life and the situations that arise along the way. The major arcana cards can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the question you’re asking and the situation you are in. 

In the articles below, I explain the different meanings of each Major Arcana card in great detail and discuss how you can use them in your own life. I hope you find this information helpful!

Major Arcana Card List

the fool tarot card art

Discover the meanings behind The Fool tarot card: it often represents a sign of new beginnings, fresh starts, or a new journey.

Discover the meanings behind The Magician tarot card: recognising your own power, being prepared, self-reliant, and exercising willpower.

justice tarot card 11

Discover the meanings behind the Justice tarot card: examining our morals, ourselves and the consequences of our actions

Photo of a person holding a large, intricately designed death tarot card

Discover the meanings behind the Death tarot card: new beginnings, abrupt change, a time of transformation and Scorpio season.

temperance tarot card number 14

Discover the many different meanings behind the temperance tarot card: the card of harmony, balance, and moderation.

the hanged man tarot card 12

Discover the meanings behind the hanged man tarot card: Slowing down, putting something on hold, coming to a halt, and more.

star tarot card 17

Discover the meanings behind the Star tarot card: hope, healing, positivity. You have dealt with a hard time… now it is time for a period of calmness!

photo of a woman in a red dress presenting the devil tarot card

Discover the meanings behind the Devil tarot card: it brings awareness to your unhealthy habits and behaviours, ones you may feel you cannot escape.

moon tarot card illustation

Discover the many different meanings behind the moon tarot card: the card of the unconscious, intuitions and dreams.

high priestess tarot card 2

Discover the many different meanings behind the High Priestess tarot card: She is an invitation to go inwards and to trust what you find.

hierophant tarot card 5

This card represents authority like that of the High Priestess, but an authority that comes from external sources rather than her internal wisdom.

emperor tarot card 4

The Emperor tarot card speaks to that masculine side of our energies; the directive, structured, logical half of our creative force.

the lovers tarot card number6

Discover the meanings behind The Lovers tarot card: it represents the card of balance, harmony, unity, choices, and partnerships.

realistic illustration of the tower tarot card

Discover the meanings behind the Tarot tarot card: the card of trauma, destruction, unexpected change, revelation, chaos, awakening, and warning.

empress tarot card 3

Discover the many different meanings behind the Empress tarot card: abundance, creation, divine feminine power, and nurturing.

the chariot tarot card 7

Discover the many different meanings behind the Chariot tarot card: a card of direction, willpower, intention, and control.

the hermit tarot card 9

Discover the many different meanings behind the hermit tarot card: the card of searching, solitude, introspection, inner journey, and learning.

strength tarot card 8

Discover the many different meanings behind the strength tarot card: the card of inner strength, ability, and drive to survive what’s thrown at us.

upright the world tarot card

Discover the many different meanings behind the World tarot card: the card of success, fulfilment, end of a cycle, positive outcome, and travel.

wheel of fortune tarot card X
Discover the many different meanings behind the wheel of fortune tarot card: the card of good luck, fate/destiny, fortune, change & karma.
judgement tarot card XX

Discover the many different meanings behind the judgement tarot card: the card of reflection, awakening, rebirth, transition, and decision-making.

the sun tarot card XIX
Discover the many different meanings behind The Sun tarot card: the card of positivity, happiness, freedom and vitality.