
Major Arcana Keywords


Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit
FOOL
Naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking

Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law
JUSTICE
Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty

Power, skill, concentration, action, resourcefulness
MAGICIAN
Manipulation, poor planning, wasted talents

Suspension, restriction, letting go, sacrifice
HANGED MAN
Martyrdom, indecision, delay

Intuition, Higher posers, mystery, subconscious mind
HIGH PRIESTESS
Hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice

Endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transition
DEATH
Resistance to change, unable to move on

Fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance
EMPRESS
Creative block, dependence on others

Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning
TEMPERANCE
Imbalance, excess lack of long-term vision

Authority, father figure, structure, solid foundation
EMPEROR
Domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility

Bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism
DEVIL
Detachment, breaking free, power reclaimed

Religion, group identification, conformity, tradition, beliefs
HIEROPHANT
Restriction, challenging the status quo

Disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation
TOWER
Avoidance of disaster, fear of change

Love, union, relationships, values alignment, choices
LOVERS
Disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values

Hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenity
STAR
Lack of faith, despair, discouragement

Control, will power, victory, assertion, determination
CHARIOT
Lack of control and direction, aggression

Illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconscious
MOON
Release of fear, unhappiness, confusion

Strength, courage, patience, control, compassion
STRENGTH
Weakness, self-doubt, lack of self-discipline

Fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality
SUN
Temporary depression, lack of success

Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance
HERMIT
Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal

Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution
JUDGEMENT
Self-doubt, refusal of self-examination

Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Bad Luck, negative external forces, out of control

Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel
WORLD
Lack of completion, lack of closure
