Major Arcana Flashcards
What does the Major Arcana follow?
The Fool’s journey of self-discovery.
In a reading, what does the Major Arcana denote?
major events, matters of fate, significant changes, important issues, and opportunities for spiritual growth.
Keywords for The Fool in the UPRIGHT position.
New beginnings, fresh starts, unlimited potential, leap of faith, innocence, trust, discovery, freedom and opportunities
Keywords for The Fool in the REVERSED position.
Naiveté, fear of the unknown, not looking before taking a leap.
Keywords for The Magician in the UPRIGHT position.
Alchemy, inner skills, manifestation, expertise, and knowledge
Keywords for The Magician in the REVERSED position.
Misuse of energy and resources, trickery, manipulation, lack of confidence
Keywords for The High Priestess in the UPRIGHT position.
Intuition, enlightenment, messages form dreams, ancient wisdom, esoteric knowledge
Keywords for The High Priestess in the REVERSED position.
Bias, relying on imprints and fears, need for introspection, insesnsitivity
Keywords for The Empress in the UPRIGHT position
Nurturing, mother, abundance, fullness of time, home and hearth, pregnancy, self-care, grounded, prosperity, and creativity.
Keywords for The Empress in the REVERSED position.
Lack of growth, not reaching one’s potential, financial hardship, misuse of wealth, ignoring or neglecting opportunities, greed, fertility issues.
Keywords for The Emperor in the UPRIGHT position.
Father figure, person in position of power, employer, control, power, building solid foundations, stability
Keywords for The Emperor in the REVERSED position.
Tyranny, abuse of power, manipulation, laziness, immaturity
Keywords for The Hierophant in the UPRIGHT position.
Traditions, going by the book, spiritual guidance, consultations, advice
Keywords for The Hierophant in the REVERSED position.
Outside the box, breaking with convention, new age approaches, extremism
Keywords for The Lovers in the UPRIGHT position.
Union, major choice, relationships, duality, partnership, commitment, love
Keywords for The Lovers in the REVERSED position.
Separation, parting of ways, indecision, sex without love, disharmony
Keywords for The Chariot in the UPRIGHT position.
Achievement after great effort, self-control, rising above challenges, travel
Keywords for The Chariot in the REVERSED position.
Recklessness, need for control, overwhelmed, wasted energy, off path
Keywords for Strength in the UPRIGHT position.
Inner strength, gentle with thyself, self-discipline, determination, faith in self
Keywords for Strength in the REVERSED position.
Overcome by fear, feeling weak, vulnerable, worry, illness, self-doubt, dependency
Keywords for The Hermit in the UPRIGHT position.
Introspection, meditation, enlightenment, inner wisdom, solitude
Keywords for The Hermit in the REVERSED position.
Depression, loneliness, isolation, rejection of help, self-absorption, victim blaming
Keywords for The Wheel in the UPRIGHT position.
Improvements, progress, doors opening, fortunate events, luck
Keywords for The Wheel in the REVERSED position.
Unexpected turn, disappointment, worse before it gets better
Keywords for Justice in the UPRIGHT position.
Balance, fairness, equality, the law, harmony, contracts, legal situations
Keywords for Justice in the REVERSED position.
Unfair treatment or situation, loss, imbalance, injustice, false accusations
Keywords for The Hanged Man in the UPRIGHT position.
Cocooning, step back, letting go, trust the process, lessons at work
Keywords for The Hanged Man in the REVERSED position.
Need for introspection, stuck in the past, not being authentic, end of limbo
Keywords for Death in the UPRIGHT position.
Transformation, metamorphosis, cycles ending, renewal, rebirth, major change
Keywords for Death in the REVERSED position.
Resistance, fear of change, stagnation, lack of growth
Keywords for Temperance in the UPRIGHT position.
Moderation, balance, harmony, self-control
Keywords for Temperance in the REVERSED position.
Lack of control, excess, extremism, overindulgence, lack of judgement
Keywords for The Devil in the UPRIGHT position.
Unhealthy behaviors, vices, toxic relationship, codependency, addictions, bad choices, self-talk, past imprints, guilt
Keywords for The Devil in the REVERSED position.
Release, positive actions, overcoming vices, removal of toxic situation, facing fears
Keywords for The Tower in the UPRIGHT position.
Breakdowns usher in breakthroughs, awakening, shake-up, shock, breakdown of paradigms
Keywords for The Tower in the REVERSED position.
End of chaos, change or be changed, start fresh
Keywords for The Star in the UPRIGHT position.
Hope, trust, being watched over, guided healing, guardian angel
Keywords for The Star in the REVERSED position.
Hopelessness, distrust, refusal of help, negative outlook
Keywords for The Moon in the UPRIGHT position.
Illusion, delusion, possible deceit, secrets, escapism, dream, lack of clarity
Keywords for The Moon in the REVERSED position.
Clarity, messages to the surface, secrets revealed, light of the matter
Keywords for The Sun in the UPRIGHT position.
Health, vitality, birth, joy, energy, recognition, celebration, prosperity, get out in the sun
Keywords for The Sun in the REVERSED position.
Vanity, egotism, ill health, lack of energy, arrogance, delayed success.
Keywords for Judgement in the UPRIGHT position.
Judging others or being judged, patterns ending, call to action, cycles ending, charing course, altering life purpose, time to make a major decision.
Keywords for Judgement in the REVERSED position.
Delay, fearfulness, indecision, karmic balance, imprinting, repeating patterns
Keywords for The World in the UPRIGHT position.
Ending and new beginnings, closure, fulfillment, goals reached, onward and upward
Keywords for The World in the REVERSED position.
Delayed success, more time needed, stuck, resistance, obstacles, more work needed.
