Tarot Card Meanings

The Major Arcana

The Major Arcana consists of twenty-two cards and forms the foundation of the Tarot deck. The cards represent the archetypes - consistent, directing patterns of influence that are an inherent part of human nature.

The Major Arcana relates to important events in one's life, and is often representative of long-term influences. Whereas the Minor arcana highlights small incidents and passing influences, the Major Arcana holds far more weight in a reading, highlighting ongoing influences in the querent's life.

Where more than half of the Tarot cards in a reading are Major Arcana cards, it is indicative of a situation that is of great importance and that is likely to have spiritual or psychological overtones.

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