What Is the World Tarot Card? All About the Dualistic Card and What It Means for You

The World tarot card is the twenty-second Major Arcana card Find out what it means, according to an expert

The World is one of the most complex Major Arcana (aka Trump) cards in a tarot deck. Like its astrological counterpart, Jupiter, the answer this card provides lies in the context of the question that was asked which not only makes it tricky to understand but also stresses the importance of clarity when asking questions in a tarot reading.

On one hand, it shows us that we are headed in the right direction to attaining our goals and objectives — indicating the road is nearing an end and our efforts are about to pay off. On the other hand, however, it speaks of endings that could be bad and not what we want.

The Major Arcana cards cease with the World, as it’s the last card in the deck. It's a sign to pause, reflect and reassess, as the Fool’s journey is about to begin again. Every new beginning comes from another beginning’s end. 

Remember, tarot foretells the news that is manifesting and provides a warning. You can use the insight provided to your advantage and change the outcome of any situation.

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What does the World tarot card mean?

The World tarot card astrologically aligns with the planet Jupiter. This chilly planet is expansive and brings insight, growth, and wisdom. In most tarot decks, the card holds a baton drawn in the center, representing those seeking infinite and divine knowledge. (Hermes or Jesus Christ is positioned instead of her in some tarot decks because they know all that is mystical and true.)

Others argue that the woman represents the duality of sexual energy. In the four corners of the card, there are images of a man, a lion, an eagle and an ox. In astrology, the man represents the air sign Aquarius, the eagle represents the water sign Scorpio, the ox symbolizes the earth sign Taurus and the lion embodies the fire sign Leo.

Therefore, all four elements and fixed signs are described in the corners of this card because they show the necessities and cycle of life. In Christian art, this is similar to the tetramorph and the hadith in Jewish mythology.

Related: A Guide to the Planets in Astrology and What They Mean in Your Birth Chart

The World tarot card is associated with the number 22 because, even though it's labeled as 21, it's the 22nd card of the tarot deck. This is because the Fool is the number 0, and the Major Arcana/ Trump cards go from 0 to 21. The World card also connects with the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet, pronounced "Taw," "Tav," or "Taf" — which means truth.

What does the upright World tarot card mean?

The World can be a positive and negative omen.

It can signify that now that you've completed one chapter of your life, the next one is waiting to be written. It's a sign to not let your fears hold you back and instead, embrace the light inside of yourself and use it as a catalyst for growth.

The World tarot card can be a reminder that you have control over the direction of your life, which is why you should use the knowledge you've gained to help you evolve. The caveat is that you have to let go in order to experience the fresh start you're longing for and doing that can be hard.

Essentially, you can become your own worst enemy if you don't listen to the advice of the World.

What does the reversed World tarot card mean?

When you pull reversals, it can mean a lot of different things. Sometimes reversals indicate stuck energy, the opposite of the upright meaning, a better or lesser version of what the card signifies, or ambivalence.

It’s important to know that each tarot card can lead to a different outcome when in reversal form. Therefore, you should always pay attention to what the cards are portraying to you at this moment in time.

Technically, the World reversed focuses on delays, stagnation and procrastination. Rather than working your way up the ladder, you chose the easy way to rise to the top. Without the knowledge or understanding of what you’re undertaking, navigating the next part of the story is going to be challenging since you lack the skills.

Basically, the reversal shows that you can’t move forward until you complete the task at hand. And even then, there will be more pieces required to complete the puzzle.

What does it mean when you pull the World tarot card?

The World tarot card has different meanings based on the questions being asked by the questor. These are interpretations of the most common inquiries:

Career: It’s time to appreciate your achievements and marvel at how far you've come.

Money: You need to work harder to attain your desired financial goals.

Love: A new partnership is on the way or a deepening of an existing one is coming.

Friendship: Your social circle is broadening and expanding.

Family: Your brood fulfills you emotionally and spiritually.

Life: You are on the path of new discoveries that will lead you to greatness. The World is your oyster! (Pun intended).

Health: Relax! Good news regarding your health is on the way. 

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