Major Arcana Keywords

Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit

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FOOL

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Naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking

Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law

JUSTICE

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Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty

Power, skill, concentration, action, resourcefulness

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MAGICIAN

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Manipulation, poor planning, wasted talents

Suspension, restriction, letting go, sacrifice

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HANGED MAN

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Martyrdom, indecision, delay

Intuition, Higher posers, mystery, subconscious mind

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HIGH PRIESTESS

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Hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice

Endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transition

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DEATH

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Resistance to change, unable to move on

Fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance

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EMPRESS

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Creative block, dependence on others

Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning

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TEMPERANCE

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Imbalance, excess lack of long-term vision

Authority, father figure, structure, solid foundation

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EMPEROR

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Domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility

Bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism

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DEVIL

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Detachment, breaking free, power reclaimed

Religion, group identification, conformity, tradition, beliefs

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HIEROPHANT

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Restriction, challenging the status quo

Disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation

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TOWER

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Avoidance of disaster, fear of change

Love, union, relationships, values alignment, choices

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LOVERS

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Disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values

Hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenity

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STAR

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Lack of faith, despair, discouragement

Control, will power, victory, assertion, determination

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CHARIOT

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Lack of control and direction, aggression

Illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconscious

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MOON

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Release of fear, unhappiness, confusion

Strength, courage, patience, control, compassion

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STRENGTH

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Weakness, self-doubt, lack of self-discipline

Fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality

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SUN

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Temporary depression, lack of success

Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance

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HERMIT

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Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal

Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution

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JUDGEMENT

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Self-doubt, refusal of self-examination

Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point

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WHEEL OF FORTUNE

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Bad Luck, negative external forces, out of control

Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel

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WORLD

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Lack of completion, lack of closure