The Tarot Cards

The most popular Tarot card deck is the Rider Waite deck. They were first publicized in 1910 and have been a favourite with readers ever since. These cards have helped many different people globally to enjoy experiencing what the Tarot can teach them.

The deck is split into two sections:

- The Major Arcana

- The Minor Arcana

The Major Arcana contains 22 cards and the Minor Arcana contains 56 cards. The Minor Arcana cards are divided into different suits, which are wands, cups, swords and pentacles.

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Below is a brief explanation to the Major Arcana cards, for more in dept information regarding each card it is best to buy a Rider Waite deck and read the information leaflet that comes with it. Different readers have different ideas on what each card means and how to interpret these meanings in their readings. There is no definite correct meaning for each card and alot of readers go with their spiritual guides and say exactly what they see.

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Major Arcana - The Fool

entering a new phase, starting something new, acting on impulse, taking a "crazy" chance.

Major Arcana - The Magician

doing what needs to be done, knowing what you are doing and why, being totally committed.

Major Arcana - High Priestess

withdrawing from involvement, becoming calm, using your intuition, seeing your hidden talents.

Major Arcana - Empress

giving birth, nurturing and caring for others, giving and receiving pleasure, relating to plants and animals.

Major Arcana - Emperor

protecting and defending, being organized, taking a leadership role, following a regimen.

Major Arcana - Hierophant

becoming informed, learning a religious tradition, fitting in, working as part of a team.

Major Arcana - Lovers

establishing bonds, forming a union or marriage, feeling love, making love, struggling with temptation.

Major Arcana - Chariot

reaching your goal, being successful, rising above temptation, feeling self-confident, holding in anger.

Major Arcana - Strength

having stamina, being a rock, refusing to get angry, being able to influence, persuading.

Major Arcana - Hermit

thinking things over, looking for answers within, desiring a new direction, needing to be alone.

Major Arcana - Wheel of Fortune

opening to luck, moving in a different direction, experiencing change, discovering your role and purpose.

Major Arcana - Justice

insisting on fairness, settling old accounts and debts, recognizing the action of karma.

Major Arcana - The Hanged Man

ending the struggle, giving up control, changing your mind, living in the moment, putting others first.

Major Arcana - Death

closing one door to open another, concluding unfinished business, accepting the inevitable.

Major Arcana - Temperance

avoiding excess, experiencing harmony, feeling centered and secure, finding the right mix.

Major Arcana - Devil

accepting an unwanted situation, being addicted and enslaved, fearing the unknown, lacking faith.

Major Arcana - Tower

experiencing upheaval, being surprised, erupting in anger, having a downturn in fortune.

Major Arcana - The Star

having faith in the future, thinking positively, seeing the way clear, opening your heart, relaxing.

Major Arcana - The Moon

releasing inner demons, suffering from phobias, deceiving yourself, being easily distracted.

Major Arcana - Sun

getting to the heart of the matter, setting an outstanding example, experiencing joy, being confident.

Major Arcana - Judgement

taking a stand, enjoying renewed hope, recognizing your true vocation, feeling sins washed away.

Major Arcana - The World

experiencing wholeness, realizing your goals, finding a beautiful solution, enjoying peace of mind.

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