Major Arcana
The World: tarot card meaning
Completion of a cycle, wholeness, reaching a goal.
Yes or no: Yes
Upright position
The World closes the Major Arcana. The dancer in the wreath symbolizes harmony and wholeness. The card is about a goal reached, a closed chapter and readiness for a new round.
More about the card
A dancer in a laurel wreath floats in the center, and in the corners are two angels and two lions. The World is the last card of the Major Arcana: the journey is complete, the goal reached. It speaks of wholeness, harmony and a sense that everything is in its place. This is the successful end of a project, a course of study, a stage of a relationship or a big journey. And at the same time the World opens the door to the next cycle, already on a new level.
Reversed position
The reversed World points to unfinished business or fear of taking the last step. Perhaps you are closer to the finish than you think.
Symbolism of the card
A dancer in a laurel wreath holds two wands, with two angels and two lions in the corners, one of the lions with bull’s horns. The wreath means completion and victory, the four figures the four elements, and the dance a harmony in which everything has fallen into place.
In love and relationships
A harmonious, mature relationship. A sense of being in the right place beside this person.
At work and in finances
Completing a big project, recognition, international opportunities.
Reversed in love
Incompleteness: the relationship lacks a last step to feel whole. Or a fear of moving on after an important stage. The card advises closing old issues in order to begin a new cycle.
As a feeling
Fullness and harmony. The card speaks of feeling in the right place beside another person and of readiness for a serious step.
The card as a person
A harmonious, self-sufficient person who has found their place. They have seen a lot, feel at ease in different cultures, love travel and know how to enjoy what they have achieved.
As the card of the day
A day to finish a task and celebrate the result. Thank yourself for the road you have traveled. Favorable for travel, international contacts and everything that takes you further afield.
Yes or no
Yes. The matter is moving toward a good end, and the goal may be close.
Combinations with other cards
- The World + The Fool
The end of one path and the start of another: you are ready for the next adventure.
- The World + Ten of Cups
Full happiness in family and relationships, a sense of home and harmony.
- The World + Eight of Wands
A journey, a move or quick success at an international level.
Questions to ask yourself
When this card comes up, it helps to answer honestly:
- What have I already achieved, and have I noticed it?
- Which cycle in my life is closing?
- Where do I want to go next?
The card’s advice
Finish what you started and celebrate.