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Major Arcana
When a major trump card appears in a reading, the inquirer can expect significant life changes and feelings of considerable importance. The 22 Major Arcana often refer to workings of fate, to personal transformation and life dramas. The FOOL , the first of the Major Arcana ( 0 ) , has been placed before the remaining 21 cards, for he symbolizes you, me, everyone. The cards that follow are the qualities we acquire and the life experiences we must go through if we are to have the type of spiritual realization shown in the last card, the WORLD. The Major Arcana have their own numerical hierarchy, beginning with the FOOL as he embarks on his journey of human development through the steps of the Tarot. By the time we reach the 21st card, life's lessons have been learned at last and the we attain our highest point of development. Pay
attention to the story that unfolds inside the images on each card. The
clothing worn by the figures, the objects surrounding them and their
postures and gestures are all considered important to their
interpretations. The FOOL's journey begins as follows:
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