Tarot Card Meaning The World
The Tarot card The World means this in a basic way:
- Vertical: completion, integration, realization, journey
- Reversed: lack of completion, lack of closure
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Tarot Card Interpretation The World
At the center of the world is a dancing figure, rejoicing in the completion of the journey and celebrating not only this completion, but also the new beginnings it promises. The dancer has one leg crossed over the other, just like the hanged man.
She is, in a sense, her opposite (i.e., the hanged man upright). When the Hanged Man looks infinitely in, the dancer on the World card looks infinitely out. In each of his hands he holds a wand or staff, representative of evolution and balance.
She is surrounded by a thick green crown, a symbol of success, victory, achievement, and achievement, and tied with the red ribbons of eternity. The red ribbons form the infinity symbol, representing the infinite rewards of positive effort to improve both ourselves and those around us.
The figures in each of the four corners of the Tarot Card The World are the same figures that appear on the Wheel of Fortune. Interestingly, the World card is closely associated with the Wheel of Fortune, which reflects the cyclical progression of time and human experience.
The four figures (a lion, a bull, a cherub and an eagle) represent the four fixed signs of the zodiac: Leo, Taurus, Aquarius and Scorpio. These are symbolic of the four elements, four Tarot suits, four cardinal directions, four seasons, and the four corners of the universe. And they are all within the sight and power of the dancer. The planetary ruler is Saturn, the symbol of time.
Vertical Tarot Card Meanings The World
The world means completion, achievement and fulfillment. All your efforts are finally paying off and you have reached the end of a journey or completed an important life cycle.
You have endured hardships and challenges along the way, but these have only made you stronger and significantly wiser and more experienced than when you began your journey.
A long-term project, study period, relationship, or career has come full circle, and you are now feeling a sense of closure, as well as achievement and triumph. It could represent a graduation, a marriage, the birth of a child (representing the end of a pregnancy), or the achievement of a long-held dream or aspiration.
You have finally achieved your goal or purpose. It’s all come together, and you’re in the right place, doing the right thing, achieving what you’ve envisioned, and feeling accomplished and complete. In this sense, the Tarot Card The World also announces new beginnings that emerge naturally from the cycle of completion.
You will also have earned praise, celebration, and success for your achievements, and if you don’t, then you better organize something because you’ve worked so hard to get here. All of your hard work, dedication and planning have finally paid off and it’s a joy to celebrate.
If you haven’t reached this completion point yet, you’re very close! You need to gain a degree of understanding that will allow you to graduate to a higher level and enjoy real success. This rare culminating moment should be identified and honored. Look at the last month/six months/year and think about how far you’ve come and what you’ve accomplished. You may be surprised at your progress and how hard you have worked to complete the cycle of success.
Tarot Card The World also represents a period where you can see the entire process or system for what it is and understand your place within that system. This card is about a deeper understanding of your role and impact within a given environment and where you really «fit».
This card can also signal a strong sense of unity and integrity with the world or in a particular situation. Everything is starting to come together and you can be ‘one’ with the situation.
You will be more involved in your community or interests. You have a strong desire to contribute, to ‘give back’, or to use a special gift or talent to help make the world a better place. Now you come from a good place of love, knowledge and experience and you are ready to share this with others.
From a more literal perspective, the world can indicate world travel, particularly on a large scale. You may be lucky enough to be embarking on a six-month trip abroad, or you are working/studying/living abroad for an extended period.
Similarly, this card reinforces universal understanding and global awareness. Wherever you go, you’ll find new experiences and welcoming hosts who embrace you and invite you into their worlds.
Tarot Card Meaning The World Inverted
Vertically, Tarot Card The World represents completion. However, when reversed, the World suggests that you are trying to complete your life, but you may not take all the necessary steps to achieve your goals.
There is a tendency to take the easiest or fastest path to achieve your goal, but often this does not lead to the result you originally envisioned. Instead, by facing the challenges along the way, you will learn and grow exponentially and feel such an incredible sense of accomplishment when you finally reach your goal.
So don’t be afraid to set «big» goals for yourself, even if it means lasting difficulties or challenges along the way. This will make victory even sweeter.
The Reversed World Tarot Card can also indicate a time when you are nearing completion but, for whatever reason, lose focus and slack off right at the end.
There is only a short way to go, so why lose focus now? Reinvigorate yourself and remind yourself how wonderful life will be when you’ve finally reached your goal.
You may also be experiencing a lack of closure in your life, preventing you from embarking on the next journey or challenge. I often see this card reversed when a relationship suddenly ends without explanation.
The partner cannot understand what happened and is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. Things go unsaid and people are left hanging, not knowing what to expect or where they stand. If you see The World Reversed Tarot Card in a reading, look to the other cards in the reading to identify what needs closure and how you can finally reach your point of completion.
Sometimes, The World Reversed Tarot Card can indicate that your desired change will be delayed and that more time and energy must be devoted to your project or life transition before you can experience the promised completion.
This can seem very frustrating, but patience and perseverance will pay off in the end. You may feel suffocated, even trapped, but you shouldn’t give up. Keep a steady course for now.
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