Major Arcana 21 Tarot World (Universe)

Description: In the center is a naked woman, holding a staff in her hands. This woman is in a large green wreath. In the corners of the picture are depicted the head of an angel and the heads of animals: an eagle, a lion and a bull.

The main meanings of the card in the upright position:

1. Personal awards;
2. Fulfillment of all desires;
3. Triumph, happiness, success;
4. Personal freedom;
5. Exploration of new horizons;
6. A new phase of partnerships;
7. True calling;
8. Joy from the work done;
9. Harmony and sincerity in relationships with colleagues;
10. An important step in the development of personality;
11. Realization of calling and purpose;
12. Meeting a life partner;
13. Completion, achievement;
14. Ecstasy, triumph;
15. Spiritual wealth;
16. Liberation from illusions.

Main meanings of the card in the upright position:

1. Lack of vision in life;
2. Success is yet to come;
3. Reluctance to explore new possibilities;
4. Stagnation is likely;
5. Imperfection;
6. Disruption of plans;
7. Fear of change;
8. Closing your eyes to everything;
9. Inability to find a use for yourself.

The World, sometimes The Universe, in the modern «Egyptian Tarot» — The Crown of the Magi.

In the center of this card there is always a circle, symbolizing, unlike the Wheel of Fortune (X), not eternal movement and the game of chance, but peace and harmonious perfection of the surrounding world. Even when it is called «Chaos», it does not mean disorder, but the original, perfect in its formlessness, state of the world. In the circle, the Earth with mountains and seas, forests and cities, crowned with the dome of the sky, was previously placed, then — a beautiful human figure dancing against the background of the sky. It was impossible to understand whether it was a woman or a man: often it was depicted with features of both.

This is an androgyne, the primary human being created by the Greek gods. It united a man and a woman. But the androgynes became proud, and Zeus cut each of them in half, so that from then on they are doomed to search for their half all their lives.

In his hand he holds a magic wand (sometimes two); the circle is often formed by a wreath or garlands of flowers. In the corners of the card there may be figures of a lion, an angel, a bull and an eagle (cf. the Wheel of Fortune), symbolizing the four Vedas, the four stages of knowledge in Buddhism, the four Gospels, the four elements...

True, in many new decks instead of an androgyne they simply depict a girl naked or in a white dress, but the meaning of the card does not change.

The World Card is a person who has found his other half, who has reached the highest stage of knowledge and harmony with the Universe. He is free. The journey is over. The soul has fulfilled its destiny.

Other names for this card: The Great One in the Night of Time, The Crown of the Magi.

SPIRITUAL EXPLANATION: The world is both a beginning and an end, for the creative dance that expresses the relationship between essence and form is endless. To regain awareness of mystical union, you begin a spiritual journey in everyday life, and it leads you back through the various areas of the Tree of Life to the source of Unity, Ein Sof Auru — the Infinite Light.

TARO MEANING: This card represents personal rewards and the fulfillment of all desires. It is a card of triumph, happiness and success. Drawing this card means that you can move forward with confidence. It also symbolizes personal freedom and the exploration of new horizons. On a personal level, although you feel happy and calm in your current situation, it may be the beginning of a new phase in your partnership.

REVERSED MEANING: You have not yet learned the lessons of life. You lack vision and have yet to taste the fruits of success. You are unwilling to explore new possibilities, and your fears may lead you into a state of lethargy or stagnation.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT DUCKS: Our world is as big and abundant as we can imagine. Our horizons need no boundaries. We are in this world to learn the lessons that life teaches us.

WORK: The world indicates that we have chosen the right occupation and are working exactly where we are supposed to be — or at least are on our way to it. This, of course, does not mean that we have nowhere else to develop. It only means that all the decisions we have made so far have been correct, and that we have found our true calling — at least at this stage of life. On an everyday level, this card signifies the joy of a job well done, sincerity and harmony in relationships with colleagues, and sometimes contacts with foreign colleagues or trips abroad.

CONSCIOUSNESS: The happy awareness that we have made a small but important step towards becoming a person, and have realized our calling and purpose. Having stopped perceiving our horoscope, or rather, its «problematic» elements, as the vile machinations of the villainous fate and having «remembered» that our life's task is to reconcile and harmonize these tense aspects in our inner and surrounding world, we will understand the true beauty of the World card. It shows how, from the initial Chaos of opposites and contradictions, gradually, step by step, an orderly Cosmos, purified of all filth, was formed.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: On a personal level, the World card indicates that our union with our partner is a true home for both of us, or, if we are still single, that very soon we will meet a person who will become our life partner. The union personified by this card is never a «holiday romance» — it is always something long-term, strong and truly deep connection or marriage that has played a major role in our lives.

Name in other languages: Il Mondo, Le Monde, The World, Die Krone.

Astrological correspondences: Aquarius and Uranus. The Sun in Leo as an image of independence and self-confidence.

Kabbalistic meaning of the Arcana: truth.

Occult meaning of the Arcana: chest.

Physical meaning of the Arcana: holiness at the highest level of the hierarchy.

Places: abroad; foreign country; world; sky; another dimension; space; universe; abolition of the space-time continuum; a place that gives internal stability.

Upright

Keywords and phrases:Completion. The last card of the Major Arcana. Fulfillment. Achievement. Culmination. Harmony. Prosperity. The end of the previous phase and the beginning of a new one. Unification. Elevated mood. Completion of the journey. Ecstasy. Achieving the goal. Receiving the reward. Integrity. Unity. A job well done. Admiration. Beauty. The final stage of the cycle. Success. Triumph. Freedom. Liberation. Peace. Joy of life. Ideal state. Affirmation of life. Cosmic flow. Promised land. Expanded horizons. Base of the rainbow. Pleasant surprise. Insight. Starting each day with enthusiasm. Ideal conditions. Physical and emotional health. Spiritual wealth. The best possible outcome. Travel. Trip. Change of job or place of residence. Ready to start all over again. Beginning. Ending. Peaceful death at the end of a long, eventful life. All's well that ends well. Somewhere over the rainbow. The ball is over. It's time to set the date.

Situation and advice: You are at the final stage of the path to achieving your goal. Everything is going well, smoothly and according to plan, success is just around the corner. You will receive what is rightfully yours. You feel like a whole and self-sufficient person. You have reached the promised land. Now you are experiencing a state of complete satisfaction from the fulfillment of all your plans, after which the next stage of life will open up for you, filled with new impressions. Your actions: active preparation for the start of the next distance. A long journey is possible now. Appearing in the «final result» position, the World card almost always guarantees triumph and prosperity.

People: Winners. Those who achieve a lot. Travelers. People who are engaged in international activities. Those who successfully achieve their goals.

Reversed

Key words and phrases: Imperfection. Success that is close but never arrives. Inability to complete a cycle. Frustration. Obstacles. Waiting for completion. Shortcomings. Lack of specific work. Fear of change. Stagnation. Running in place. Routine. Lack of limits. Finishing too quickly. Inability to continue what has been started. Insecurity. Resistance to change. Unwillingness to look to the future. Stubbornness. Inability to find a use for yourself. The habit of turning a blind eye to everything. Unsatisfactory result. Overwork. Postponed trip. You have not yet reached your destination. You should move on.

Situation and advice:You have difficulty achieving your goal because you have not taken care to finish what you started. As a result, you feel like you are marking time and cannot achieve a satisfactory result. Everything drags on and seems to never end. You are bored, you feel like you are standing still, and everything you do brings no results. You are more and more tempted by the idea of ​​​​giving up and leaving what you started unfinished. You resist change, assuming that you are not yet ready for new sensations. You need to take a step back and look at everything from the outside — through the eyes of an observer, see all your shortcomings, mistakes made and correct them in order to get closer to your goal.

The World card in an inverted position can sometimes indicate that the trip you planned will be postponed or you will go to a place where you have already been.

People: Those who grab onto everything, but can’t really do anything. Those who voluntarily get drawn into a routine. Those who have a habit of not finishing what they take on. Those who always lose in the end. Irresponsible people.

The meaning of the World (Universe) card

Everything in your life has acquired its final, perfect form. You are confident in your calling and do what you must. Freed from illusions, you accepted the world as it is and found your only place in it.

This is again one of the best cards in the deck.

Firstly, it falls to people who have achieved harmony with their «I» and with the world around them, who have found their purpose and fulfill it with honor. This does not mean that it will always be like this, but at this stage they fully correspond to their cosmic role.
Secondly, it gives a favorable answer to almost any question, be it relationships between people, business or spiritual growth. You are fine, it says, you are acting correctly, continue this way and the result will exceed your wildest expectations.

Thirdly, like the genie from Arabian fairy tales, it promises a person the fulfillment of his most important, greatest and most important desire (here you need to make no mistake).

And even in an inverted form (a circle, it is always round) it means the same, except with some delay in time.

For businessmen, the forecast is also favorable in both cases.

You have learned the lessons necessary for this lifetime (or situation, if we are talking about worldly affairs). You have become who you are meant to be. You know all you need to know. You have achieved all you need to achieve. You can now turn your attention to other things, knowing that this task has been perfectly accomplished.

There is one caveat. At this level of accomplishment, there is neither the possibility nor the need for further development in this area. But someone who has achieved what you have achieved cannot simply sit back and do nothing. If you rest on your laurels instead of seeking out the next area of ​​growth, the result will be stagnation, stagnation. The work is done, it is time to move on.

The World Tarot card is the last numbered card of the Major Arcana. In this sense, you are the true expert you have been trying to become throughout your journey. Your transformation, shown in the previous card, Judgement, is complete. You have achieved the perfect unity of body (matter), thought (intellect), soul (self-knowledge), and spirit (subconscious).

The World Tarot card symbolizes a complete understanding and mastery of your own inner nature and the forces around you. You know what is good and right in this world and are aware of its prescribed order. You can trust your judgment regarding actions in current circumstances. You have achieved the status of an expert.

There is no possibility of failure, because you no longer have the chance to make a false choice. Everything you do is right. And you have a right to everything you have. You know who and what you are. You know why you exist. You know the reasons for your existence. And all the answers serve as confirmation of your purpose. This is the reward for all your efforts.

Type of person in the upright position: a person who has surpassed all conceivable and inconceivable limits in his development; ideal and perfection in human incarnation; Initiate.

Type of person in the inverted position: a strong destructive personality; false prophet; a person tempting others to take the path of evil.

Psychological meaning of the World (Universe) arcana: your life has reached a perfect form. You have comprehended everything and, without doubting your purpose, you do what is required of you. You have freed yourself from illusions, accepted the world as it is, and found your own place in it. You have learned that everything that exists is love, that God does not divide people by skin color, gender, nationality, or origin. You have understood that everything is interconnected, and there, in Heaven, there is no division either. You have become a Human, you joyfully and boldly walk through life, spreading love, faith, and hope. And may your path be illuminated by God's mercy!

The World indicates a newfound unity, harmony and a happy ending to a certain course of events. The beauty of this card is difficult to convey in words without slipping into a saccharine description of another happy ending.

In the Hero's Journey, this is a happy ending, a newfound paradise, which in everyday life means achieving a goal. Sometimes, in rare cases, this can be the goal of a lifetime, but most often it means the next stage. In the area of ​​external life, this means that we have finally found our place in it, the one that is intended for us and only us.

In internal life, this is the completion of the most important stage of development, the formation of our personality, the integrity of our self-awareness. At the event level, the World represents a happy period when we enjoy life from the heart. This card can also mean international connections or travel.

Sources:

1. N. Drewry«Tarot. Step-by-step guide to learning»
2. E. Kolesov «The ABCs of Tarot»
3. A. Khshanovska «The Magic of Tarot»
4. Author unknown «Basic information for reading tarot cards»
5. H. Banzhaf «Self-study Guide to Tarot»
6. Anthony Lewis «Tarot made simple and clear»

Did you like the article? Share it on social networks or give it a plus.

When copying information, please leave a link to the article and a few kind words in the comments =)