Major Arcana

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What Are the Major Arcana?

The Major Arcana are the 22 most powerful cards in the Tarot, and bear the numbers 0 through 21. The Fool begins the journey at 0, although sometimes it also placed at the end as number 22.

The remaining 56 cards in the deck form the Minor Arcana, which include the 16 Court Cards – Pages, Knights, Queens, and Kings.

Foundational Implications

Major Arcana cards tend to carry deeper, more transformative meanings when they appear. They reveal key archetypes, life turning points, and spiritual themes, unlocking the deeper layers of Tarot and its esoteric roots.

The Major Arcana and Astrology

Between the 12 zodiac signs and 10 planets, each of the 22 Majors is assigned to one of these Astrological archetypes. Some of them also contain links to asteroids and birthstones.

Explore the Major Arcana:

0. The Fool

  1. The Magician
  2. The High Priestess
  3. The Empress
  4. The Emperor
  5. The Hierophant
  6. The Lovers
  7. The Chariot
  8. Strength
  9. The Hermit
  10. Wheel of Fortune
  11. Justice
  12. The Hanged Man
  13. Death
  14. Temperance
  15. The Devil
  16. The Tower
  17. The Star
  18. The Moon
  19. The Sun
  20. Judgement
  21. The World

See how many Major Arcana show up in a daily reading to get a hint as to how impactful the day is going to be:

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Fool’s Key weaves Tarot, Astrology, and other esoteric traditions into a unified symbolic system. By exploring their interconnections, you can uncover deeper meanings, sharpen your intuition, and discover new ways to learn, reflect, and grow.