Upright Keywords
Reversed Keywords
completion, achievement, fulfilment, sense of belonging, wholeness, harmony
lack of closure, lack of achievement, feeling incomplete, emptiness
The World card in the tarot deck has a dancing figure at the center. Thedancing figure on the card has one leg crossed over the other andholds a wand in either hand. She symbolizes balance and evolution inmovement. The fulfillment and unity that she represents is not one that isstatic, but ever-changing, dynamic and eternal.
The green wreath of flowers that surrounds the central figure is a symbol ofsuccess, while the red ribbons that wrap around it are reminiscent ofinfinity. There are four figures on each corner of the card - and they are thesame ones that are in the Wheel of Fortune. The four figures represent Scorpio,Leo, Aquarius and Taurus - representative of the four corners of the universe,the four elements, and the four evangelicals. Together, they symbolize theharmony between all of their energies.
To encounter the World in yourcards is to encounter a great unity and wholeness. It symbolizes the momentwhen the inner and the outer worlds - self and other - become a single entity.In some traditions, this state is described as enlightenment, or nirvana. Thereis a recognition that the individual self is profoundly linked with all otherthings, and that we all dance and sway along the flow of life to one rhythm.Not only do you hear this rhythm, but you participate in it - following thedips and the rises, the joys and the sorrows.
To encounter the World in your cards is to encounter agreat unity and wholeness.
The meaning of the World card isfulfillment, achievement, and completion. This shows that all the efforts thatyou have been putting in place are starting to pay off. It reflects that youhave completed a major milestone in your life and you have built the resilienceto withstand challenges. The World may indicate completion of a long-termproject, study or any other major event in your life. It may also mean thebirth of a child, marriage, graduation or any other thing that you haveaccomplished.
The World card shows that you have a desire to give back to the communityin various ways. You have a commitment to make the world a better place becauseyou understand that everything is connected.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
feeling loved and grateful, fulfilling romantic life
completing career goal, fulfilling career path
completing financial goal
Your relationship gives you asense of deep fulfillment and gratitude right now. The World tarot love meaningsignals a feeling of completion and happiness. At times, this card can evensuggest moving to the next step of your relationship, such as marriage orstarting a family. As you complete one cycle in your life, you are also lookingtowards the future into next steps. You and your partner may be making plans,perhaps even big decisions.
Even when single, there is a sense of fulfillment and happiness here. Beforegetting into a relationship, one must feel like a whole person. While a relationshipmay be nice, you are confident on your own. You have this sense of wholenessand self understanding right now, giving you great opportunities to meet newand exciting people, as well as charm and magnetism.
Be proud of yourself, as you havedone what you have set out to do when it comes to your career. Whether thatmeans finding a job that makes you feel fulfilled both spiritually andmaterially, finishing a particularly challenging project, or opening your ownbusiness, there’s much to celebrate right now. Take the time now to enjoy whatyou have earned. It’s likely you’re already thinking about what comes next, asthis is the normal cycle of things. For now, enjoy the moment.
You may have worked hard in orderto reach your financial goals, and now may be the time to enjoy the fruits ofyour labor. Perhaps you’ve paid off some debt, found security after saving, ormade a large purchase that you’ve saved up for. Give yourself a pat on the backand be proud of what you’ve accomplished. Now can be the time of thinking aboutother long term goals. Since the World also represents a feeling of wholeness,take some time to understand how your finances fit into the bigger picture of yourlife.
You are drawing near to somethingthat marks the end of a journey or an era. You may have many accomplishmentsthat have lined your path, but there is a strange emptiness that fills you whenyou look backwards upon it, as if you have all the pieces but they are notcoming together. What is missing? Do you feel connected to what you're doing?Do you feel connected to others? What alienates you from feeling complete? From feeling whole?
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
missing something in love life, taking partner for granted
false measure of success, missing piece in career
close to completing financial goal, unfulfilled despite financial comfort
While other aspects of your lifemay be going well, it seems like when it comes to love, something is missing.The reversed World tarot love meaning signals a feeling of incompletion; anearing to the end of one cycle, but not quite there. You are so close tofeeling fulfilled and happy, but something prevents you from seeing it. Are younot seeing your partner for all the wonderful things they are? Or is a pastrelationship coloring your experience of this one? Do you not have a feeling ofclosure from a past partner? Something requires you to tie up loose ends rightnow, so that you can be happy in the moment.
Have you finally accomplished abig career goal that you wanted for a long time, only to find that the rewardsaren’t quite as sweet as you thought they were? Or have you fallen just shy ofwhat you wanted to accomplish? The reversed World signals nearing completion,but perhaps missing the final pieces that would make you truly feel fulfilled.Perhaps your goals have been too defined by what others perceive as success, orperhaps you have set your bar too low that reaching this goal feltunchallenging. Now is the time to reevaluate your goals and make theadjustments as necessary.
Even if you’re in a financiallycomfortable position, you may feel stagnant and unhappy with what you have.There is likely a reevaluation of your relationship to the material things thatneeds to be adjusted with the reversed World. If you’ve found that you’vefallen short of your financial goals, now is not the time to indulge infeelings of disappointment; you are close to what you’d like to achieve; remainconsistent and you’ll find comfort.
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