Tarot card symbols Major Arcana

Major Arcana 

The Fool

Dog	A guardian
Feathers	Truth
Wand	Will and power
White rose	Free from animal desires
White sun	The spiritual sun
Wreath	Victory and acquired wisdom

Keywords
New beginings, new adventures, new opportunities, unlimited possibilities, pleasure, passion, thoughtlessness, rashness

The Magician

Hand	Right – positive
Hand	Left - negative
Lilies	Peace and rebirth
Pentacle	An amulet (lucky Charm)
Robe	White – purity
Robe	Red – passion
Scroll	Hidden Mysteries
Sword	Protection
Wand	Will and power
Rose	White, purity and peace within
Rose	Red, desires
Serpent	Symbol of wisdom
Altar	Worship
Cosmic Lemniscates	The figure of 8 - A symbol of eternal life
Cups gold	Conscious

Keywords
Originality, creativity, skill, will-power, self confidence, dexterity, sleight of hand

The High Priestess

Crescent moon	Inner illumination
Crown	All virgin goddesses
Lilies	Peace and rebirth
Palm	Victory over death
Pomegranate	The seeds of life
Pillars	White – Joachin, positive aspect of life
Pillars	Black Boaz, darkness and negativity
Scroll	Hidden mysteries
Veil	Hidden mysteries or virginity
Palm tree	Victory and help
Book	Record of truth
Cross	Solar cross – union of male and female

Keywords
Wisdom, knowledge, learning, intuition, purity, purity, virtue, lack of patience, a teacher

The Empress

Pomegranate	The seeds of life
Sceptre topped by globe	Power over the world
Shield	Heart shaped with the word Venus
River	Currents of thought
Cypress tree	Sacred to Venus
Tree of knowledge	Good and evil
Wheat	Fertility
Blooming garden	Mother nature
Crown	Six pointed stars – reign over universe
Wreath	Wreath of myrtle sacred to Venus

The Emperor

Throne	A ruler
River	Currents of thought
Ram	Physically strong
Ankh	Cross of life
Globe of power	Balance

Keywords
Accomplishment, confidence, wealth, stability, leadership, father/brother/husband, achievement, a capable person

The Hierophant 

Priest	A ruler
Lilies	Peach and rebirth
Pillars	One is mercy, the other severity
Triple staff	Represents spirit, mind and body
Rose	Red – desires
Triple cross	intellect and physical worlds, power
Crossed keys	Lunar and solar currents of energy
Triple crown of a pope	The lower means lower material world, the middle means formative world, the top means creative world

Keywords

A need to conform, social approval, bonded to conventions of society,mercy, kindness, forgivness, compassion, conformity, a sense of historical importance, inspiration

The Lovers

Man is Adam	Humanity, earth and life
Angel	Messengers
Cupid	Love
Eve	Feelings
Nudity	Innocence
Eden	Paradise
Leafless tree	The tree of life
Serpent	Symbol of wisdom
Snake	Wisdom and knowledge
Apples	Wisdom and knowledge
Apple tree	Temptation

Keywords
Love, harmony, trust, honour, begining of a romance, meaningful relationship

The Chariot

Shield	A Hindu symbol for duality and unity
Wall	Fenced in enclosure
Wand	Will and power
River	Currents of thought
Sphinx	Ancient wisdom – black – severity, White - mercy
Canopy of stars	Heavenly influences that play a role in victory
Chariot	Vehicle for expressing self
Diadem	An 8 pointed star representing power
Winged disk	Inspiration
Yin/Yang	Light and dark

Keywords
Perseverance, a journey, a rushed decision, adversity, turmoil, vengeance

Strength

Robe	White – purity
Rose	Chain of, union of desires
Lion	Action and secret wisdom
Cosmic Lemniscates	The figure of 8 – eternal life

Keywords
Strength, courage, conviction, energy, determination, action, herosim, virility

The Hermit

Hermit	Inner teacher
Wand	Will and power
Cloak	The mantel of discretion
Lantern	Search for truth

Keywords
Counsel, inner strength, caution, carefulness, patience, withdrawal, a loner

The Wheel of Fortune

Beasts in four corners	Fixed signs of the zodiac
Sword	Protection, upward victory
Sphinx	Ancient wisdom, black – severity, White - Mercy
Wheel	Cycle of life
YOD	The name of God that is never spoken
Letters on the wheel	Spells TARO means the wheel of the tower speaks the Law of Hathor

Keywords
Destiny, fortune, a special gain, an unusual loss, end of a problem, unexpected events, advancement, progress

Justice

Pillars	Between positive and negative forces
Scales	Balanced judgement
Sword	Protection
Veil	Hidden mysteries or virginity
Circle	In a square – spirit, eternity
Jewels	Love and wisdom

Keywords

Harmony, balance, equality, righteousness, virtue, honour, advice, a considerate person

The Hanged Man

Christ	Higher self
Living wood	Still earthbound
Halo	Spiritual force

Keywords

Suspension, change, reversal, boredom, abandonment, sacrifice, readjustment, improvement, rebirth

Death

Feathers	Truth
Pillars	White – Joachin, positive aspect of life
Pillars	Black – Boaz, darkness and negativity
Tower	False ideas
River	Currents of thought
Horse	Powerful movement in your life and fertility
Banner	With white five petal rose – Life force

Keywords

Transformation, making way for the new, unexpected change, loss, failure, end of an era, ride fate and see where it takes you

Temperance

Angel	Michael angel of fire and sun
Feet	Conscious and subconscious
Iris	Greek Goddess of the rainbow
Square	On his robe – square physical reality
Triangle	On his robe – triangle means balance and creativity
Water	Cleansing emotions
Crown	Skill
Cups gold	Conscious

Keywords
Moderation, self control, patience, harmony, good influence, confidence

The Devil

Nudity	Innocence
Pentagram (inverted)	Disharmony
Tail	following animal instincts and not moral good sense
Chains	Restriction
Devil	Confront your demons
Horns	Strength

Keywords

look at yourself and confront your own demons, negative emotions, fear, resentment, jealousy, heal yourself and move forward

The Tower

Lightening	Positive truth
Tower	False ideas
Lightening	Conduct a reality check
Falling	Loss of control
Fire	An aggressive symbol

Keywords
Sudden change, unexpected events, an ending, disruption, a time for healing

The Star

Pitchers	Healing waters of peace
Bird	Symbols of aspiration
Star	Guidance
Maiden	Nude – nothing to hide or fear
Sky	Blue – inspiration
Water bearer	Aquarius

Keyword

                             Hope, faith, pleasure, joy, happiness, happy end

The Moon

Dog and Wolf	Dog – symbol of our tamed mind, Wolf - primal urges
Towers	Stagnation, false illusions
Lobster	Hidden physic power
Moon	Subconscious mind

Keywords
Deception, trickery, danger, double dealing, things are not as they seem

The Sun

Wall	Fenced in, holding back
Sunflowers	The face of truth
Child	Regenerated personality
Feathers	Truth
The Sun	Radiant energy
Red Banner	Action and vibration
Nudity	Innocence

Keyword

Happiness, new beginings, breaking through, accomplishment, sucess, love, joy

Judgement

Cross	Sound judgement is important
Arms	Higher knowledge
Horn	Inner calling
Banner	Freedom from material possessions
Trumpet	Power of sound
Water	Cleansing emotions
Coffins	The tombs of world belief

Keywords

Faith, honesty, judgement, transformation, a crossroads, be honest with yourself, resurrection, transform your life

The World

Dancing	Achievement
Wreath	Victory and acquired wisdom
Crossed legs	Cross roads – complete
Lemniscate	Infinity symbol
Wand	Will and power
Beasts in corners	Fixed signs of the zodiac, Leo, Taurus, Scorpio and Aquarius

Keywords

Completion, perfection, end result, triumpth, success, satisfaction, fulfilment