Major Arcana

Question 1

What does the Major Arcana follow?

Answer 1

The Fool’s journey of self-discovery.

Question 2

In a reading, what does the Major Arcana denote?

Answer 2

major events, matters of fate, significant changes, important issues, and opportunities for spiritual growth.

Question 3

Keywords for The Fool in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 3

New beginnings, fresh starts, unlimited potential, leap of faith, innocence, trust, discovery, freedom and opportunities

Question 4

Keywords for The Fool in the REVERSED position.

Answer 4

Naiveté, fear of the unknown, not looking before taking a leap.

Question 5

Keywords for The Magician in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 5

Alchemy, inner skills, manifestation, expertise, and knowledge

Question 6

Keywords for The Magician in the REVERSED position.

Answer 6

Misuse of energy and resources, trickery, manipulation, lack of confidence

Question 7

Keywords for The High Priestess in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 7

Intuition, enlightenment, messages form dreams, ancient wisdom, esoteric knowledge

Question 8

Keywords for The High Priestess in the REVERSED position.

Answer 8

Bias, relying on imprints and fears, need for introspection, insesnsitivity

Question 9

Keywords for The Empress in the UPRIGHT position

Answer 9

Nurturing, mother, abundance, fullness of time, home and hearth, pregnancy, self-care, grounded, prosperity, and creativity.

Question 10

Keywords for The Empress in the REVERSED position.

Answer 10

Lack of growth, not reaching one’s potential, financial hardship, misuse of wealth, ignoring or neglecting opportunities, greed, fertility issues.

Question 11

Keywords for The Emperor in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 11

Father figure, person in position of power, employer, control, power, building solid foundations, stability

Question 12

Keywords for The Emperor in the REVERSED position.

Answer 12

Tyranny, abuse of power, manipulation, laziness, immaturity

Question 13

Keywords for The Hierophant in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 13

Traditions, going by the book, spiritual guidance, consultations, advice

Question 14

Keywords for The Hierophant in the REVERSED position.

Answer 14

Outside the box, breaking with convention, new age approaches, extremism

Question 15

Keywords for The Lovers in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 15

Union, major choice, relationships, duality, partnership, commitment, love

Question 16

Keywords for The Lovers in the REVERSED position.

Answer 16

Separation, parting of ways, indecision, sex without love, disharmony

Question 17

Keywords for The Chariot in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 17

Achievement after great effort, self-control, rising above challenges, travel

Question 18

Keywords for The Chariot in the REVERSED position.

Answer 18

Recklessness, need for control, overwhelmed, wasted energy, off path

Question 19

Keywords for Strength in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 19

Inner strength, gentle with thyself, self-discipline, determination, faith in self

Question 20

Keywords for Strength in the REVERSED position.

Answer 20

Overcome by fear, feeling weak, vulnerable, worry, illness, self-doubt, dependency

Question 21

Keywords for The Hermit in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 21

Introspection, meditation, enlightenment, inner wisdom, solitude

Question 22

Keywords for The Hermit in the REVERSED position.

Answer 22

Depression, loneliness, isolation, rejection of help, self-absorption, victim blaming

Question 23

Keywords for The Wheel in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 23

Improvements, progress, doors opening, fortunate events, luck

Question 24

Keywords for The Wheel in the REVERSED position.

Answer 24

Unexpected turn, disappointment, worse before it gets better

Question 25

Keywords for Justice in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 25

Balance, fairness, equality, the law, harmony, contracts, legal situations

Question 26

Keywords for Justice in the REVERSED position.

Answer 26

Unfair treatment or situation, loss, imbalance, injustice, false accusations

Question 27

Keywords for The Hanged Man in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 27

Cocooning, step back, letting go, trust the process, lessons at work

Question 28

Keywords for The Hanged Man in the REVERSED position.

Answer 28

Need for introspection, stuck in the past, not being authentic, end of limbo

Question 29

Keywords for Death in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 29

Transformation, metamorphosis, cycles ending, renewal, rebirth, major change

Question 30

Keywords for Death in the REVERSED position.

Answer 30

Resistance, fear of change, stagnation, lack of growth

Question 31

Keywords for Temperance in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 31

Moderation, balance, harmony, self-control

Question 32

Keywords for Temperance in the REVERSED position.

Answer 32

Lack of control, excess, extremism, overindulgence, lack of judgement

Question 33

Keywords for The Devil in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 33

Unhealthy behaviors, vices, toxic relationship, codependency, addictions, bad choices, self-talk, past imprints, guilt

Question 34

Keywords for The Devil in the REVERSED position.

Answer 34

Release, positive actions, overcoming vices, removal of toxic situation, facing fears

Question 35

Keywords for The Tower in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 35

Breakdowns usher in breakthroughs, awakening, shake-up, shock, breakdown of paradigms

Question 36

Keywords for The Tower in the REVERSED position.

Answer 36

End of chaos, change or be changed, start fresh

Question 37

Keywords for The Star in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 37

Hope, trust, being watched over, guided healing, guardian angel

Question 38

Keywords for The Star in the REVERSED position.

Answer 38

Hopelessness, distrust, refusal of help, negative outlook

Question 39

Keywords for The Moon in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 39

Illusion, delusion, possible deceit, secrets, escapism, dream, lack of clarity

Question 40

Keywords for The Moon in the REVERSED position.

Answer 40

Clarity, messages to the surface, secrets revealed, light of the matter

Question 41

Keywords for The Sun in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 41

Health, vitality, birth, joy, energy, recognition, celebration, prosperity, get out in the sun

Question 42

Keywords for The Sun in the REVERSED position.

Answer 42

Vanity, egotism, ill health, lack of energy, arrogance, delayed success.

Question 43

Keywords for Judgement in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 43

Judging others or being judged, patterns ending, call to action, cycles ending, charing course, altering life purpose, time to make a major decision.

Question 44

Keywords for Judgement in the REVERSED position.

Answer 44

Delay, fearfulness, indecision, karmic balance, imprinting, repeating patterns

Question 45

Keywords for The World in the UPRIGHT position.

Answer 45

Ending and new beginnings, closure, fulfillment, goals reached, onward and upward

Question 46

Keywords for The World in the REVERSED position.

Answer 46

Delayed success, more time needed, stuck, resistance, obstacles, more work needed.