The World
Major arcana, number 21
Upright
Completion and a full circle — a good place to close one chapter and open the next.
Reversed
The finish is not quite done — you are nearly there and deferring the last step.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 21 |
How to read this
- The 22 major arcana speak of the large movements; the 56 minor arcana speak of the specific events inside them. Noticing which one you drew tells you the scale.
- A minor card is read by combining suit and number: the suit says which area of life, the number says which stage within it.
- Reversed is less an opposite than the same force blocked or overdone. Before flipping the meaning, look at where that force is actually going.
- A card is a picture of the present situation, not a fixed future. The same card reads differently depending on what you asked.
Frequently asked questions
QWhat does the tarot card The World mean?
Upright: Completion and a full circle — a good place to close one chapter and open the next.
QWhat does The World mean reversed?
The finish is not quite done — you are nearly there and deferring the last step.
QWhere does The World sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 21