Tarot Card Meanings: The Major Arcana Explained

The Major Arcana are the heart of any tarot deck — 22 cards that map the great journey of life, from innocence to fulfilment. When these cards appear in a reading, they signal major themes and turning points.

The Fool's Journey

The sequence begins with The Fool (0), representing new beginnings and limitless potential, and ends with The World (21), symbolising completion and wholeness. Everything in between charts the lessons we meet along the way.

Key cards and their meanings

• The Magician — manifestation, skill, willpower.
• The High Priestess — intuition, mystery, inner knowing.
• The Lovers — relationships, choices, alignment of values.
• Death — endings, transformation, release (rarely literal!).
• The Star — hope, renewal, healing.
• The Sun — joy, success, vitality.

A skilled reader doesn't just recite meanings — they weave the cards into the unique story of your question. That's where the real magic happens.