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Meaning - The World is simultaneously the end of the journey and the herald of a new beginning. A chapter of life is coming to a close in a natural and fulfilling way. Whatever is lost or left behind, though indisputably final, will offer great closure. If The fool departs in search of knowledge; The World returns to bestow knowledge.

Upright - Balance, Wholeness, Satisfactory/ Happy Endings and Fresh starts

Reversed - Refusal to Let Go, Fragmentation, Inability to Start Over and Unsatisfactory/ Sad Endings

Element - Earth

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Meaning - Before coming to the end of the Fool’s Journey through the majors, his deeds must be weighed. It is a time to ask any questions raised along the way. The card calls for honesty and sincerity, in the face of fair judgement. It connotes a final chance to admit guilt and repent, in the hopes of forgiveness.

Upright - Resurrection, Redemption and self-evaluation

Reversed - Evasiveness, Burden and Self-doubt

Element - Fire

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Meaning - Perhaps the most positive card in the deck, The Sun foretells unchecked joy and success in all forms. This suggests a lasting period of peace and happiness, where without threat one can bask in sunlight, setting down all cares. The Sun is the master of its own destiny, confident in its abilities and moral rightness.

Upright - Happiness, Light, Marriage and Victory

Reversed - Sorrow, Lack of Clarity, Discontent and Failure

Element - Fire

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Meaning - The Moon concerns the affairs of the imagination and the power of the mind to see past the material world. Most often read negatively, this denotes a loss of grip on reality, hallucinations, fear and paranoia. However, taken positively, this card suggests creativity, passionate love and dreams.

Upright - Mental confusion, Fear, Dreams and Wild Romance

Reversed - Nightmares, Insomnia, Psychological deterioration, Invasive or Unpleasant Thoughts and Fantasies

Element - Water

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Meaning - The Star is the beginning of the healing process. The rekindling of hope, and the second chance. To those that had nearly lost hope, the star appears as inspiration and guide.

Upright - Newfound Hope, Guidance, Revelation and Healing

Reversed - False Hope, Disorientation, trauma and disillusionment

Element - Air

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Meaning - The Tower signifies an earth shattering event. It predicts utter desolation or otherwise irrevocable change. However, it must be acknowledged that hardship is inevitable and no one passes through life unscathed. A smooth sea never made a skilful sailor, and this will be the roughest sea yet.

Upright - Destruction, Chaos and Ruin

Reversed - Averting or Delaying Disaster, Fallout and Rebuilding

Element - Fire

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Meaning - The Devil card represents the seduction and entrapment of carnal pleasures and living to excess. It concerns itself with addiction, temptation, lust and power - and the strangely alluring dangers of following any of these materialistic pursuits to excess.

Upright - Sexuality, Obsession, Restriction and Fear

Reversed - Freedom from Bondage, Overcoming Addictions, Release, Restoring Balance and Control

Element - Earth

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Meaning - Temperance, in line with the cardinal virtue that is its namesake, is a symbol of measuredness, moderation and Mercy. In contrast to the justice card, Temperance is concerned not with what is fair, but what is right. It is an unfailing advocate of staying the executioner’s sword in favour of forgiveness. The card is also linked to Alchemy.

Upright - Moderation, Restraint, Mercy and Alchemy

Reversed - Decadence, Division and Poison

Element - Fire

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Meaning - After a period of contemplation with The Hanged Man, Death follows to allow you to let go of previous traumas and anxieties that may be holding you back. It is symbolic of purging, rebirth, and a complete severing of our past mistakes to allow for significant and permanent change. While this severance can be painful, it should also be viewed as a strengthening of character.

Upright - Transformation, transition and rebirth

Reversed - Stagnation, reluctance, inner turmoil and indecision

Element - Water

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Meaning - The Hanged Man symbolises perspective and intellect. It is about allowing yourself to pause and reflect on previous decisions and experiences whilst also allowing yourself to grow and mature materially and spiritually. This card recommends the consideration of events past, present, and future. At the halfway point of the Major Arcana, it also connotes an inherent change from the challenges previously faced to those that will follow.

Upright - Acceptance, new perspective, reflection and insight

Reversed - Denial, selfishness and indecision

Element - Water

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Meaning - The Justice card is largely self explanatory, it refers to people getting what is deserved. Evil is weighed and suitably punished, good recognised and rewarded. However, the sword of justice can often be ruthless, and what is fair is not always the most compassionate.

Upright - Justice, Unbiased Evaluation and Punishment

Reversed - Injustice, Abuse of Power, Imbalance OR Mercy

Element - Air

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Meaning - This card depicts a world in constant flux, where luck and destiny can change at any moment. To those graced with happiness and stability this card predicts a hard fall, but to those down on their luck it predicts great fortune. However, nothing is permanent, and the wheel will always come back around.

Upright - Change of Luck, Karma and Equilibrium

Reversed - Stagnation, Personal Autonomy and irrevocable change

Element - Fire

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Meaning - The Hermit is essentially a searcher, often depicted as a wise old man making his way through the darkness with a lantern. He is illuminating the dark areas of the physical and intellectual realms. This focus often comes at the cost of camaraderie and companionship. However admirable or important, the Hermit is at its core a signifier of solitude, and loneliness.

Upright - Illumination, Solitude and Knowledge

Reversed - Withdrawal, Lack of knowledge, Corruption and secrets

Element - Earth

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Meaning - The Strength card is the ultimate symbol of Female empowerment in everything from success to sexuality. It asserts the importance of facing one’s fears and signifies the completion of a goal. It also advocates bravery and integrity over physical strength.

Upright - Bravery, Feminine power and Feminine sexuality

Reversed - Subservient Femininity, Cowardice, Abuse of Power and Fear

Element - Fire

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Meaning - The Chariot is the champion of hard work and resilience. This is a figure who will not stop for anything and never stays down for long. This card denotes setting sights on a goal, and seeing it through no matter the cost; personal, physical or otherwise.

Upright - Resilience, Determination and Self-Obsession

Reversed - Giving up, lack of direction and cowardice

Element - Water

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Meaning - The Lovers concern all spheres of romantic love; from love at first sight to marriage. Generally, this card implies that the future is bright for romantic relationships old and new. The Card is also heavily linked to the importance of a romantic choice that needs to be made, for better or worse, that will seriously affect the relationship.

Upright - New Love, Romantic Love, Sex and Choice

Reversed - Separation, Stagnation and Regret

Element - Air

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Meaning - The Hierophant, or ‘Pope’ card is primarily a figure of religious power and a symbol of law and order. At best the Hierophant is a wise, thoughtful and spiritual leader. At worst he is a bloodthirsty tyrant hiding under a shield of religious justification and legal technicalities.

Upright - Power, Faith, Law and Order

Reversed - Servitude, loss of faith and Godlessness

Element - Earth

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Meaning - This card suggests the end of an ascent, and success realised. After much struggle; recognition, respect, and power is achieved. However, the Emperor is a ruler that prioritises stability and strength over personal liberties and democracy.

Upright - Leadership, Control and Force

Reversed - Childishness, Tyranny and Deposition

Element - Fire

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Meaning - The Empress signifies rebirth in all interpretations. The card connotes motherhood, pregnancy and maternal influence. She is someone who makes music or art, or generally engages in the pursuit of beauty in just about any way.

Upright - Motherhood, harvest and sexuality

Reversed - Barrenness, violence and letting go

Element - Earth

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Meaning - The High Priestess is thoughtful, secretive, and introspective. A passive witness and advisor on the universe. She is Associated with Paradoxes, possessing great knowledge but keeping many secrets, often overlooking moral or emotional problems in favor of greater symmetry of the universe.

Upright - Equilibrium, Wisdom, Reason and Mystery

Reversed - Lost spirituality, lost harmony, uncertainty and determinism

Element - Water

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Meaning - The Magician is someone who always has ‘the right tools for the job’, whether these tools are physical or intellectual, there is no task too great or puzzle too difficult to solve. The card is also connected to leadership, in particular a figure of notable rhetorical talent.

Upright - Skill, Leadership, Manipulation, Dexterity and Shaping reality

Reversed - Failure to plan, Inadequacy, deceit and pessimism

Element - Air

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Meaning - The Fool represents new beginnings, new challenges, and the ability to adapt to them. The fool is innocent and inexperienced but has has a thirst for knowledge, and an anticipation of an unknown future.

Upright - Beginnings, Freedom, Spontaneity and Naivety

Reversed - Impotency, Regret, Mundanity and Maturity

Element - Air

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