The World
Major Arcana · XXI
- completion
- fulfilment
- wholeness
- travel
- loose ends
- incompletion
- delays
- seeking closure
In the picture
A dancing figure wrapped in a violet sash floats inside a large oval wreath, holding a wand in each hand. In the four corners are the heads of a man, an eagle, a bull and a lion.
Upright meaning
The World marks the end of a cycle done well. Things come together: a goal is reached, a stage is complete, and you can enjoy a sense of wholeness. The card can also point to travel and wider horizons, and to the start of the next journey.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the finish line is close but not crossed. There may be loose ends to tie up, a lack of closure, or a feeling that something is missing. Finishing the last step matters more than starting another.
About the Major Arcana
The 22 Major Arcana are the trump cards of the deck, numbered 0 to 21 from The Fool to The World. Read in order they tell the story of a journey, and in a reading they tend to point to big themes and turning points rather than day-to-day events.
