Major Arcana Flashcards
0 - The Fool
Upright: Innocence, freedom, originality, adventure, travel, beginnings, idealism, youth, trust, hope, optimism, spontaneity, foolishness, carelessness, lack of commitment
Reversed: Recklessness, carelessness, chaos, bad judgement, easily duped, negligence, stupidity, distraction, apathy, irrationality, lack of fun/hope/faith, naïve, inexperienced
I - The Magician
Upright: Power, influence, willpower, resourcefulness, skill, ability, logic, intellect, concentration, psychic powers, vision, mastery, self-discipline, focus, energy, dreams into reality
Reversed: Unused ability, greed, misused power, cheating, conning, manipulation, untrustworthiness, trickery, conniving, cunning, lack of mental clarity, indecisive, poor followthrough / commitment
II - The High Priestess
Upright: Intuition, subconsciousness, mystery, higher powers, deep emotions, creativity, thirst for knowledge, spirituality, sensuality, desirability, unattainability, fertility
Reversed: Repression of intuition, blocked psychic powers, answers locked away, false allies, hidden agendas, lack of self-belief, uncontrolled outbursts, unwanted attention, sexual tension, fertility issues
III - The Empress
Upright: fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, nurturing, beauty, sensuality, femininity, fulfillment, creativity, art, nature, harmony
Reversed: infertility, insecurity, lack of confidence, lack of growth, overbearing tendencies, disharmony, negligence, feeling unappreciated/undesired, wasted energy, abilities obstructed, laziness, poverty/feeling impoverished, problems at home
IV - The Emperor
Upright: Older man, father-figure, stability, dependability, order, structure, logical, practical, control, protectiveness, authority, power, worldly success, fatherhood
Reversed: Abuse of power, excessively controlling, rigidity, stubbornness, lack of discipline, lack of control, absentee father, paternity issues, coldness, authority lost
V - The Hierophant
Upright: traditional institutions/values, conventional, conforming, education, mentor, seeking guidance, social groups, belonging, roles defined, marriage, commitment, religion, beliefs, spirituality, sharing knowledge
Reversed: challenging tradition, unconventional lifestyles, unconventional relationships, reversed roles, non-conformity
VI - The Lovers
Upright: Love, soulmates, kindred spirits, perfect unions, partnerships, relationships, romance, desire, sexual connections, shared values, major choices, self love, staying true to oneself, internal balance, finding personal values/morals
Reversed: Disharmony, trust issues, imbalance, conflict, disconnection, lack of accountability, disunion, detachment, uncertainty of path, past mistakes/wrong choices
VII - The Chariot
Upright: Victory, overcoming obstacles, success, ambition, determination, willpower, control, self-discipline, hard work, energy, focus, reward, travel, opportunities, triumph
Reversed: Forcefulness, lack of direction, lack of self-control, powerlessness, aggression, coercion, being blocked by obstacles, unfocused, scattered energy, negativity, travel cancelled
VIII - Strength
Upright: Inner strength, courage, bravery, confidence, compassion, taming, control, patience, encouragement, overcoming self-doubt, befriending
Reversed: weakness, vulnerability, self-doubt, low self-esteem/confidence, feeling inadequate, negative blocks, paralyzing fear
IX - The Hermit
Upright: spiritual enlightenment, soul searching, self-reflection, introspection, contemplation, meditation, inner guidance, solitude, wisdom, maturity, teacher, seeking knowledge
Reversed: loneliness, paranoia, isolation, reclusiveness, withdrawal, anti-social, restrictive, misfit, timidity, stubborn, distractions, paralyzed by fear
X - The Wheel of Fortune
Upright: good luck, destiny, change, karma, soulmates, decisive moments, cycles of life, fate, fortune, upheaval, chance, chance/new relationships/meetings, otherworldly assistance, serendipity
Reversed: bad luck, bad news, upheaval, disorder, external forces, lack of control, disruption, unwelcome change, delays, set backs, self delusion, time of hardship
XI - Justice
Upright: Justice, karmic justice, consequences, legal disputes, law, truth, honesty, honor, integrity, cause and effect, life lessons, universal equilibrium, choices, reconciliation/resolution
Reversed: Injustice, disequilibrium, karmic retribution, dishonesty, corruption, lack of accountability, unfairness, karmic avoidance, unfavorable resolution, delays, resentment
XII - Hanged Man ***
Upright: Feeling trapped, confined, self-limiting, uncertainty, lack of direction, needing release, letting go, sacrifice, understanding/wisdom, detachment, suspension, crucible
Reversed: Discontentment, apathy, disinterest, stagnation, selfishness, pain, can’t let go, materialism, unaware, lacking perspective, impulsiveness, negative patterns, detachment
XIII - Death
Upright: Spiritual transformation, new beginnings, letting go, endings, change, transition, renewal, sudden/unexpected upheaval
Reversed: inability to move forward, fear of beginnings, repeating negative patterns, resisting change, dependency, boredom/sloth/depression
XIV - Temperance
Upright: Balance, peace, patience, moderation, inner calm, perspective, tranquillity, harmonious relationships, soulmates, resolution, partnership, new ideas, creative work
Reversed: Imbalance, self-indulgence, excess, clashing, lack of perspective, discord, antagonism, recklessness, hastiness, reckless, hastiness, outburst, dissatisfied, overworked, lacking vision/focus
