22 Major Arcana Meanings
The Destiny Matrix and Tarot both use the 22 Major Arcana. Each has a light and a shadow side, and its meaning depends on the position: personality, money, relationships or the karmic tail.
1The Magicianwill, initiative, words, the ability to start2The High Priestessintuition, knowledge, silence, hidden strength3The Empressabundance, beauty, care, creativity4The Emperorstructure, authority, responsibility, stability5The Hierophanttradition, learning, morals, mentorship6The Loverschoice, love, harmony, values7The Chariotmovement, victory, goals, discipline8Justicebalance, law, honesty, consequences9The Hermitwisdom, self-knowledge, depth, solitude10Wheel of Fortuneluck, cycles, change, flow11Strengthenergy, endurance, the body, taming emotions12The Hanged Mansacrifice, another perspective, service, pause13Death (Transformation)endings, renewal, change, letting go14Temperanceharmony, calm, art, the golden mean15The Deviltemptation, charisma, money, passion16The Towerbreaking illusions, breakthrough, building17The Starinspiration, talent, fame, hope18The Moonimagination, intuition, fears, creativity19The Sunjoy, success, warmth, leadership20Judgementfamily line, awakening, rebirth, family21The Worldexpansion, freedom, travel, wholeness22The Foolfreedom, lightness, spontaneity, childlike joy
How to use arcana meanings
First calculate your matrix or draw a tarot spread, then open the arcana. Whatever you recognise in the shadow side is your area of growth.
The Destiny Matrix, tarot and numerology are esoteric systems for self-reflection and entertainment. They are not scientifically proven and do not replace advice from a doctor, psychologist, lawyer or financial professional.
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