What does The World tarot card mean?
IF you see The World pop up in a tarot drawing, it's a strong indicator that a chapter of your life has reached a satisfying close, and that you've matured into an even better version of yourself.
This is a particularly reassuring card to draw after times of turmoil, but you should keep an eye out for a reversal, which brings a different meaning.
What does The World tarot card mean?
The circular edge of The World is unbroken, so according to the team at Biddy Tarot and Labyrinthos, the card symbolizes completion.
That may mean the end of a cycle, or a deep sense of self-actualization.
This card may appear when you're getting ready to face a huge life milestone, like graduation, marriage or achieving a long-held dream.
Take a moment to bask in what this means for you.
Maybe it's time to celebrate the strides you've taken with a romantic partner and consider the next phase of your life together.
Or, if you finally received a hard-earned promotion at work, spend that salary increase on travel, because The World card wants you to fill even more fulfilled by traveling the globe.
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When you encounter The World in a tarot drawing, it's a sign to reflect on all that you've accomplished, and to love the person you've become.
What does The World tarot card mean reversed?
Your world may turn upside-down when you draw a reversed The World card from your tarot deck.
That's because this card, when reversed, is a red flag, signaling you to make a hard decision and give yourself closure on a life you've outgrown.
If you've fallen short of a deadline you set for yourself, or if you've failed to meet a financial benchmark that you were sure you'd meet by a certain age, The World is imploring you to let those goals go.
Part of getting older and wiser is realizing which goals were never ours to meet, and that's what a reversal of The World card means.
What are the Major Arcana cards in Tarot?
- Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit
- manifestation, resourcefulness, power
- intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine
- Femininity, beauty, nature
- authority, establishment, structure
- spiritual wisdom
- love, harmony, relationships
- love, harmony, relationships
- control, willpower, success
- fairness, truth, law
- strength, courage, influence
- soul searching, inner guidance
- good luck, karma, life cycles
- pause, surrender, letting go
- endings, change, transitions
- balance, moderation, patience
- shadow self, addiction, restriction
- sudden change, upheaval, chaos
- hope, faith, purpose, spirituality
- illusion, fear, anxiety
- positivity, fun, warmth, success
- rebirth, inner calling
- completion, accomplishment, travel
Of course, in relationships, this can have some heartbreaking connotations.
You may see this card as a sign to finally stop waiting for "the one that got away."
Or, you might decide to give yourself closure by forgiving a person who hurt you long ago and never apologized.
A reversed The World card, like any card in a tarot drawing, is usually a call to look within and make a decision.
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What are The World tarot card keywords?
When you draw The World tarot card, and it's upright, the card is associated with completion, integration, accomplishment, and travel.
When reversed, the card signifies shortcuts, delays, and the search for personal closure.
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