Major Arcana

The Major Arcana are a collection of 22 trump Tarot cards that unveil the fundamental archetypes of human existence. From The Fool’s leap into unknown adventures, all the way to The World’s successful conclusion, The Major Arcana guides us through the stages of growth, transformation and self-discovery, as well as the triumphs and challenges those stages entail. They represent significant life events or the bigger picture of the situation you are facing. They offer universal truths and call on us to explore the cosmic influences that shape our paths and discover deeper insights into the mysteries of the universe.

The Fool

The Magician

The High Priestess

The Empress

The Emperor

The Hierophant

The Lovers

The Chariot

Strength

The Hermit

Wheel of Fortune

Justice

The Hanged Man

Death

Temperance

The Devil

The Tower

The Star

The Moon

The Sun

Judgement

The World

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Lisa's love of Tarot began at age 14 and she has been reading Tarot cards for more than 25 years. She founded The Tarot Guide in 2015, out of a desire to provide easy-to-understand resources for those aspiring to learn the wonderful art of Tarot reading, and to offer high quality, ethical Tarot, psychic, and healing services. Since then, she has helped millions of Tarot enthusiasts and clients deepen their understanding of the cards and their own journeys. Lisa is also a qualified Usui Reiki Master Teacher, a qualified Magnified Healing® 1st Phase Master Teacher, a Medium, an Oracle Card Reader, a Tarot teacher, and has been a practicing witch for over two decades.

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