The symbolism contained in the Major Arcana cards of the Tarot will be discussed further on the Symbolism of the Tarot page. When reading the major arcana cards look carefully at the pictures and try to integrate any symbolism you see with the interpretations given here, as well as what other cards come in the reading, as they all influence one another.

0 - THE FOOL - Beginnings, inexperience, impulsive, unknown possibilities, fresh choices, take risks, either an act of faith or foolhardy.

1- THE MAGICIAN - will, mastery of energy, organization, building on opportunities, skills with language, manifest energy into matter.

2 - HIGH PRIESTESS - the mystery of the unconscious, unknown future, hidden influences, spiritual enlightenment, look inside for your answers, trust your intuition, embrace both the darkness and light in life to fully understand.

3 - THE EMPRESS - Stability, balance, wealth, contentment, fertility, marriage, abundance in all things, expansion, productivity, mother.

4 - THE EMPEROR - Rules, laws, authority, influence, strength, power, civilization, father, head rules the heart, leadership, self-mastery.

5 - THE HIEROPHANT - belonging, need for social approval, conforming, ceremony, religion, spiritual authority, education, traditions, teachings, institutions of society.

6 - THE LOVERS - start of relationship, partnership, need for a choice, attraction, harmony, temptation, 3 aspects of self - man is the consciousness, woman the emotions and unconscious, and the angel the high consciousness.

7 - THE CHARIOT - Triumph over ill health or money problems, encouragement, will power, self control, success, victory through hard work, responsibility, comfortable travel.

8 - STRENGTH - Strength, confidence, courage in face of adversity, perseverance, mind over matter, belief in ones self, look inside for strength, love over hate, release fears, higher nature over carnal desires.

9 - THE HERMIT - Discretion, a guide, wisdom from a higher source, accept help offered, courage to do right, caution, contemplation, solitude, illumination and guidance, self denial, looking inward and self examination.

10 - THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE - Change, life in flux, changing circumstances, cycles of life, lack of control over events, fate, destiny, good fortune or luck.

11 - JUSTICE - Fairness, balanced decisions, objectivity, law, education, logic, compromise, doing what is best for everyone involved, look honestly at self.

12 - THE HANGED MAN - Limbo, waiting, suspended decisions, spiritual growth, reversal of attitudes, a new outlook.

13 - DEATH - Transformation, change, renewal, destruction of old, birth of new, endings, warning against pride, release what is no longer useful, new opportunities.

14 - TEMPERANCE - Need for calmness, avoid extremes, serenity, moderation in all things, self control, adaptation, modification, work in harmony.

15 - THE DEVIL - Temptation, feeling trapped, tied to the material, depression, discontent, bondage or enslavement, matter over spirit, illusion, own fears causing limitations, oppressive situation.

16 - THE TOWER - Chaos, upheaval, conflict, revelation, shock, destruction that leads to liberation, end of illusions, fall from grace, change, existing ways overthrown, reorganization of life or situation.

17 - THE STAR - Good health, love given and received, reassurance, courage, inspiration, hope, freedom, optimism, look to the spiritual.

18 - THE MOON - Psychic awakening, dreams, confusion, deception, hard emotional journey or journey of the subconscious, imagination.

19 - THE SUN - Happiness, good health, attainment, material success, pleasure, love, stay positive, clarity, resolution of problems, creativity, life giving energy.

20 - JUDGEMENT - A new opportunity, a calling, awakening, renewal, forgiveness, renewed energy and better health.

21 - THE WORLD - Reward, freedom, success, culmination, fulfillment, liberation, travel, promise, ability.