Learn Tarot – The Major Arcana

The 22 Major Arcana represent archetypes, these are clear statements, patterns and ideas that represent the human life / story.  We start our journey as the fool (innocent, adventurous, perhaps naive) and progress through the major arcana until reaching our destination; enlightenment (The World).

A basic list of the major associations can be found below:-

The major arcana can be divided in several ways in order to gain additional insight.  One of the common methods is to separate the fool then divide the remaining 21 cards into 3 lines of 7 cards.   The first line (1-7) represents how others perceive us, the second (8-14) represent how we perceive ourselves and the final (15-22) represent deeper spiritual truths.

In the next post, we’ll start to put the pieces together – Learn Tarot – Putting The Pieces Together

Note: This is a ‘work in progress’; a placeholder until a more detailed article can be added.

Steve

Steve is a British esotericist and pagan musician with a profound affinity for the natural world, particularly the serene and mystic woodlands of his homeland. Steve’s particular passion lies within the realms of tarot, where he delves into the underlying systems and symbols that weave the rich narrative tapestry of this ancient divinatory tool. His life’s work embodies a blend of music, magic, and the deep reverence for nature, making him a distinct voice within the esoteric community.

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