The twenty-two Major Arcana cards represent different situations experienced at different stages of life. These stages include:

0. (the fool) The fool: full of innocence, simplicity and no fear. Toward the journey of life.

1. (the magician): Learn the art of communication.

2. (the high priestess) female leader: full of confidence and insight.

3. Queen (the mepress): develop love and intelligence.

4. (the emperor) Emperor: Show leadership and intelligence to others.

5. (the hierophant) leader: pursue faith in life

6. (the lovers) lovers: develop different relationships

7. (the chariot) war Car: Overcome difficulties and achieve victory.

8. (Justice) Justice: Treating others fairly and justly.

9. (the hermit): self-reflection and contemplation.

10. (the wheel of fortune) Wheel of Fortune: Change your destiny and work hard to make progress.

11. (strength): perseverance and exerting strength.

12. (the hanged man): self-sacrifice.

13. (death) Death: the end of things or the end of an experience.

14. (themperance) Temperance: ending the past and maintaining balance.

15. (the devil) The devil: the dangerous side of things or the dark side of the heart.

16. (the tower) Tower: break free from shackles and gain laughter.

17. (the star) star: ignite the fire.

18. (the moon) The moon: pursue dreams.

19. (the sun) the sun: achieve success.

20. Judgment: Use wise judgment.

21. (the world): Build a beautiful new world.

In order to give everyone a deeper understanding of Tarot cards, each card of the Dayakna will be introduced in more detail below.

0 Fool

The first card in the Dayak card is the "0" Fool. 0 means no one, as if he knows nothing. The one in the card is dragging a puppy. The young man seems to be embarking on a journey to realize a moving and grand idea, but as we can see from the picture, he is walking on the edge of a cliff! He really asked others to wipe his sweat for him, but he didn't seem to notice that he wasEven though he was in danger, he still felt so at ease. Could it be that he really believes that "foolish people are blessed"? If so, he's a real fool.

Correct interpretation: It means knowing that it is a meaningless adventure, wrong choice and the result of failure, but insisting on going your own way, blindly pursuing dreams and completely ignoring reality.

Inverted interpretation: risky actions, pursuing possibilities, focusing on dreams, ignoring material losses, leaving home, trusting others too much, worrying about traveling.

1 Magician

The first card with a positive number is the Magician. Look at this magician, who seems to have unlimited abilities. There are swords, cups, stars and staffs on the table, but he is holding a magic wand, as if praying to God for power and arousing magic. What can he change out of this void?

Correct interpretation: the beginning of things, changes in actions, skilled techniques and techniques, implementing my own will, and using the power of nature to achieve ambitions.

Inverted interpretation: weak willpower, difficulty in starting, going in the wrong direction, insufficient knowledge, being cheated and failing.

2 Priestess

A smart person or woman is more likely to make a good decision. This holy priestess is sitting upright and holding a book in her hand, which proves that she is full of wisdom and can be left to her to make decisions.

Positive interpretation: Develop inner mysterious potential, prophecy that the future will change, profound thinking, keen insight, and accurate intuition.

Inverted interpretation: excessive mysophobia, ignorance, greed, short-sightedness, excessive self-esteem, biased judgment, foolhardy, pretentious.

3 Queens

The beautiful Queen is sitting on an elegant and comfortable chair, surrounded by a dense forest, giving people a carefree and leisurely feeling. There are also flowers beside the chair. With a clear heart, it seems that she has the intention to give you these fertile lands and fruits, and perfect love, so you should express your gratitude.

Positive interpretation: happiness, success, harvest, carefree, perfect family life, good environment, beauty, art, contact with nature, pleasant travel, leisure.

Inverted explanation: inactive, lack of self-motivation, undisciplined living habits, unsolvable problems, inability to see results, worry about pleasure, dangerous environment, disputes with family members.

4 Emperors

The emperor sitting on the throne looks full of majesty. Of course, he can kill and seize, have power over the government and the public, and lead the people to become rich and powerful. As the king of a country, he is also a role model for his father. Otherwise, how can he educate his people?

Correct interpretation: glory, power, victory, leadership, strong will, achievement of goals, father's responsibility, spiritual loneliness.

Inverted interpretation: childish, powerless, dictatorial, coquettish and willful, ordinary, lack of self-confidence, lack of action, weak will, dominated.

5 Priests

Priests are religious and spiritual authorities. it alwaysHe will find a spiritual outlet for us, and his compassion and virtue will surely guide us not to go astray, and to embark on the path of recognizing our conscience clearly and realizing what is right now and what was wrong yesterday. Especially when you feel guilty, he will always be happy to listen to your confession.

Correct interpretation: assistance, sympathy, magnanimity, advice from trustworthy people, good people to discuss with, spiritual satisfaction, compliance with rules, volunteers.

Inverted interpretation: wrong message, malicious advice, being fooled, assistance being interrupted, wishes not being achieved, being taken advantage of, being given up.

6 Lovers

There is a man and woman on the ground, and the angels in heaven are blessing them. To bring this couple together, even God will help. I believe their love will be successful. It is very happy and content.

Positive interpretation: matchmaking, love, popularity, interest, promising future, charm, increasing friends.

Inverted interpretation: unable to withstand temptation, excessive indulgence, capriciousness, weakening of friendships, boredom, quarrels, gorgeous dressing up, indecisiveness.

7 Chariots

The warrior is sitting on a chariot, pulled by two beasts in front, looking like he is preparing to go to war. The battlefield is a place full of dangers and traps. Only by having a strong will and knowing how to strategize can you win a victory thousands of miles away. However, taking the initiative will definitely lead to victory.

Correct interpretation: success through hard work, victory, overcoming obstacles, mobility, self-reliance, trying, self-assertion, young men, transportation, good luck in travel.

Inverted interpretation: failed arguments, disputes, obstruction, violation of rules, resorting to violence, stubborn men, sudden failure, bad boys, frustration and selfishness.

8 Power

A girl who seemed gentle and full of infinite intelligence actually tamed a lion! Her courage and courage are truly admirable. Compared to ordinary people, who can't even imagine taking half a step closer to a lion, this is truly a "brave man without fear".

Correct interpretation: Bold actions, courageous decisions, new developments, big turning points, changes, overcoming difficulties with willpower, strong women.

Inverted interpretation: timid, losing to the strong, unable to withstand temptation, succumbing to authority and common sense, giving up without practice, vain, cowardly, impatient.

9 Hermit

This bearded hermit, holding a wooden staff and a lamp, stands on the top of the mountain, giving a feeling of desolation and loneliness. He held the lamp and looked down, as if he was looking for something. Could it be that there is something hidden in the dark and unknown place?

Positive interpretation: hidden facts, individual actions, listening to others' opinions, enjoying solitude, helpful advice, the elderly.

Inverted interpretation: Ignoring advice, hating loneliness, low self-esteem, worry, childish thinking, being too cautious leads to failure.

10 Fortune Wheel

The wheel in the sky keeps turning, which means that destiny is constantly changing like a wheel.As the saying goes, "Ten years to the east of the river, ten years to the west of the river" and "the wind and water take turns", the turning point seems to be right in front of you.

Positive interpretation: critical events, new opportunities, new trends, environmental changes, lucky beginnings, problem solving.

Inverted explanation: Continuous misfortunes, setbacks, plan failure, obstacles, inability to correct direction, development to the worst, vicious cycle.

11 Justice

A man who looks like a prince, holding a sword in one hand and a scale in the other. He is expressionless and exudes a calm and majestic aura, a posture that is used to weigh right and wrong, punish evildoers, maintain morality, and uphold justice.

Correct interpretation: balance, aboveboard, sensible, emphasizing morality, friendly attitude, helping the weak, peace, strong sense of justice.

Inverted interpretation: favoritism, injustice, favoritism, reckless action, being too harsh on others, losing a lawsuit, imbalance.

12 The Hanged Man

He is the incarnation of Odin. In order to pursue knowledge, face trials, self-sacrifice, and hang himself upside down on a tree. He does not feel pain, just Silently reflecting on this miserable situation, as long as he endures, his dedication will eventually be rewarded.

Correct interpretation: self-sacrifice, trial, obedience, dedication and reward, escape from the worst state, introspection, pure heart and few desires.

Inverted interpretation: meaningless sacrifice, self-centeredness, failure of plans, death struggle, inability to solve problems, restlessness, restlessness, futile efforts.

13 The God of Death

The God of Death wears armor and comes to people in the dark night. Many people and things cannot escape. Fortunately, as soon as the sun comes out and the emperor comes out to ask the God of Death to leave, people can put aside everything that has lost their vitality and start living again.

Positive interpretation: the end of an event, a drastic change, the endgame, bidding farewell to the past, breaking off relations or defeat, the usual ideas or techniques being inappropriate, temporary separation.

Inversion interpretation: a new beginning, starting over, getting out of trouble, taking on a new look, changing your mind, rebirth.

14 Temperance

It is very important to learn to control the weight of weight. We cannot let desires and emotions, like water in a cup, overflow casually. If the accumulation is really too full, we might as well find something to share it with.

Correct interpretation: self-control, neutral stance, good family, well-controlled attitude, emphasis on reality, restraining desires, and you can achieve your wishes.

Inverted interpretation: unable to suppress emotions, lose credibility, lose friends, waste time and money, have too many desires, fail to see clearly that the world is dangerous, and do not make progress.

15 Demons

Demons always set up various conspiracies to deceive people and lead weak-willed people astray. The devil prefers to use beauty to tempt people, causing you to have delusions and become depraved, so that you will easily fall into the shackles set by the devil.

Correct interpretation: It means that things are seriously blocked, going astray, weak-willed, addicted to lust, being deceived, committing crimesSin, betrayal by friends, traps and plots, corruption, delusions, curses.

Inverted interpretation: Get rid of the shackles, leave bad friends, reject the temptation of evil, the situation will improve, and forget hatred.

Tower 16

On a stormy night, the tall tower standing on the top of the mountain was easily struck by lightning because it was too prominent. If a person expresses himself too much and is arrogant, he will often become an easy target for others to attack. Because of your arrogance and complacency, it is easy to ignore the surrounding environment, and accidents will attack you at this time.

Correct explanation: unexpected disaster, danger, failure, damage to reputation, unexpected things, pride, arrogance, situation taking a turn for the worse, losing everything.

Inverted interpretation: accidents or troubles are easily solved, problems solved, minor disasters, taking the blame, accidents or troubles leaving sequelae.

17 Stars

When you see the stars, you understand that we are in the night. The stars will guide people on the journey and reach their destination smoothly. The star card also represents motherhood. and beautiful.

Positive interpretation: bright future, hope, contentment, everything grows healthily, things go smoothly, beauty, harvest, motherhood, lucky night.

Inverted explanation: things go too far, nagging, disappointment, disconnection from reality, plans changed or stopped, bad faith, boredom, world-weariness.

18 Moon

When talking about the moon, people will think of "change". Change always makes people feel confused, uneasy, shaken, dishonest, etc. Tides are caused by the influence of the moon, and even people's emotions are related, so capriciousness is a characteristic of this card.

Correct interpretation: confusion, uneasiness, wavering, betrayal, conspiracy, change of mind, leaking secrets, malicious slander, gossip, perfunctory, unsettled, ambiguous, scary, bad premonition.

Inverted interpretation: resolve misunderstandings, be inconsistent, eliminate difficulties, solve problems in a timely manner, suffer retribution, be frightened, be exposed of lies, unnecessary worries.

19 Sun

The sun is the source of energy for all things. It brings joy, happiness, prosperity, activity, enthusiasm, etc., all positive factors to people.

Correct interpretation: joy, happiness, activeness, making good friends, enthusiasm, vitality, success, completion, satisfactory results, popularity, growth, trust, positivity.

Inverted interpretation: letting oneself lead to failure, believing too much in luck and leading to failure, loneliness, starting to have trouble, jealousy of other people's success and talents, depression, breaking up with friends, delays in plans or appointments, self-righteousness.

20 Judgment

The angel blew the trumpet, announcing that the time of judgment had come. The dead climbed out of their coffins and joyfully awaited the resurrection that this trial would bring. The lost soul is rediscovered, the dead spirit is awakened and once again embarks on a new life.

Correct interpretation: A new departure, resurrection, development, making decisions will have good results.Recovering important lost items, spiritual awakening, meeting old friends, reconciliation.

Inverted interpretation: disillusionment and disappointment, indecision, lack of courage, self-deception, ambiguity, emerging shortcomings, fear, cowardice.

21st World

This is the last card in Dayakna. The four corners of the card contain the four elements of earth, water, fire and wind, which means that things are very complete and also symbolize the completion of things. Picture What the Chinese Goddess brings us is a bright future.

Correct interpretation: Accomplishing things, being very lucky, bright future, hope and beauty, fame, victory, foreign travel, success, noble personality.

Inverted interpretation: unfinished, stuck, plan aborted, or suffered setbacks, unavoidable results, insufficient preparation, incomplete, belated help, unable to fulfill the agreement, nostalgia, giving up halfway, futile effort.

Can you talk about the history of Tarot cards?

Tarot cards are composed of 22 picture cards (Major Arcana) and 56 number cards (Minor Arcana). There are seventy-eight cards in total. Each exquisite card is unique. It has its own unique pattern and meaning. The method of divination is to arrange the cards in a certain form (here we call it "expanding"), and then look at the location of the cards to make a judgment. We can do divination for different needs such as love, health, wealth, marriage, etc. No matter what it is, we can know it through tarot cards. It is a very good tool especially when we don’t know what action to take. index. In addition, as for the interpretation of the cards, only you can discover the information conveyed by the cards and uncover the ancient mystery of Tarot.

Introduction to Tarot Cards

Tarot cards consist of 22 main cards (Major Arcana) and 56 secondary cards (Minor Arcana), for a total of 78 cards. The divination method of Tarot is to arrange (i.e. unfold) the cards in a certain form, and then judge by looking at the position of the cards and the symbolic content of the cards. It can be used for divination for different needs such as love, health, wealth, career, marriage, etc. Especially when you don’t know what actions to take in the next stage, it is a very good reminder and signpost. The information conveyed by the cards will be very accurate as long as we consider it carefully.

Overview of Tarot Cards

The so-called Tarot Cards are a set of 78 cards with pictures on them, which are usually used to predict the future. In layman's terms, they are fortune-telling.

The origin of Tarot cards is currently unclear. It may have been introduced to Europe from Egypt or China by the Crusaders or Gypsies. What is confirmed is that tarot cards appeared in Italy in the early 14th century.

The 78 cards are divided into minor Arcana cards (minor

arcana, 56 cards in total) and major Arcana cards (major

arcana, also known as arcana cards). It's called the trump card, with various characters painted on it, 22 in total). The Minor Arcana cards are very similar to the popular playing cards today, and are also divided into four suits, namely Wands (clubs), Holy Grails (hearts), and Swords

(Spade) and Pentacle (Diamond). There are 14 cards in each suit, including 10 point cards (1 to 10) and four flower cards (i.e. King, Queen, Knight and Guard). The patterns in the Major Arcana represent very complex symbolism. The early Major Arcana cards were not numbered, but later people numbered them from 1 to 21, leaving the "Fool" card unnumbered, or numbered as 0.

The earliest tarot cards were handmade, and some were designed by famous painters.

When applying Tarot cards, it is possible to use the entire deck or just the Major Arcana cards. The cards drawn each time are important, as is the relative position between the cards. There are different rules for interpreting tarot cards, including the simple method using only three cards, the traditional Celtic cross method, the English method and the astrological method.

Tarot card patterns

The meanings of the four suits of the Minor Arcana cards are as follows:

Wands: represents the element fire, symbolizing passion and energy and creation.

Pentagram: represents the element earth, symbolizing money, material things and enjoyment.

The Holy Grail: represents the element water, symbolizing emotions, relationships, love and inspiration.

Sword: represents elemental energy, symbolizing thought, wisdom, communication and conflict.

The name of each Major Arcana card. Different cards have different names. Usually the Fool (The

Fool, 0),

The Magician (The

Magician, I), the priestess or the female pope (The

High

Priestess, or

the

Popess, II), Queen (The

Empress, III), King (The

Emperor, IV), Pope (The

Hierophant, or

the

Pope, V), Lover ( The

Lovers, VI), The Chariot (VII), Strength (VIII), The Hermit (IX) , The

Wheel

of

Fortune, X), Justice (XI), The Hanged Man (The

Hanged

Man, XII),

Death, XIII, Temperance, XIV, The

Devil

, XV), Tower (The

Tower, XVI), Star (The

Star, XVII), Moon (The

Moon, XVIII), the Sun (The

Sun, XIX), Judgment (XX), the world (The

World, XXI).

Tarot cards are an ancient divination tool in the West. They have been popular in Europe since the Middle Ages and are equivalent to China's "Book of Changes". Its origin has always been a mystery. There are 78 Tarot cards in total, including 22 Major Arcana cards, which are used to explain the general fortune of fate, and 56 Minor Arcana cards, which can predict more detailed situations to make up for the shortcomings of the former.

The origin of this ancient divination tool has always been a mysterious legend, and many experts in occult studies are trying to find some clues. Some say it comes from Egypt, which means "holy journey" and "god of wisdom and magic" in Egyptian. It is said that it comes from ancient Rome. In Latin, Rotr means "wheel of life". Some say it comes from Hebrew. In Jewish, Tarah means "law". It is said that it comes from Persia. The Gypsy word Tar means "playing cards". It is the Gypsies who introduced the word "Tarot" to Europe. It is said that it comes from ancient India. The Indian gods hold certain symbols of the Tarot cards in their hands, such as cups, authority, swords and rings. It is said to come from China, originating from the bamboo sticks in Chinese speculation ceremonies and the "leaf play" playing cards in the Tang Dynasty. It is said that the playing cards were used for entertainment by the wives and concubines of the palace.

▼Ancient Egyptian Theory

The word Tarot is taken from the Egyptian words tar (Tao) and Ro (King), which means "King's Way". Therefore, "Tarot" itself refers to the correct decision-making ability that a king should have. This is also the origin of this divination method. Originally, "Tarot" was not used for divination in the form of cards, but originated from the "Book of Tarot" in ancient Egypt. "Taota" is the Egyptian moon god and the god of culture and education. "The Book of Gautha" is a mysterious book specially used to convey the will of the god. The pharaohs made various decisions based on it. When the Egyptian dynasty was destroyed, in order to prevent foreigners from getting this book, they painted it on a card and gave it to the priests. Later, it was introduced to Europe through the hands of Alexander, and the current Tarot cards were formed in the Middle Ages. One theory is that after the destruction of Alexandria in Egypt, the Moroccan city of Fez became a new world academic center. Scholars from all over the world gathered here. Unfortunately, they did not have a common language and writing, so they prepared a book full of mysterious symbols. The picture album used pictures to replace language and words. Later, these pictures evolved into playing cards for games. However, this statement is too difficult to believe and has no factual basis. In addition, Thoth (someone translated as "Egyptian Moon God") is one of the many gods of the ancient Egyptians. He is in charge of wisdom and magic. He is also the inventor of numbers. Some people believe that he invented the twenty-two Major Arcana cards in the Tarot as one of the rituals of Egyptian wizards. But this statement also has little basis. Tarot card experts who believe that Tarot cards originated in Egypt all believe that Egypt must have relevant documentation. However, in 1799, Napoleon's army discoveredA clay tablet engraved with ancient Egyptian writing. This clay tablet did not record any information about Tarot, and even other Egyptian documents did not find any records about Tarot cards. This is indeed a frustrating thing for Egyptology believers. But whether these statements are right or wrong, it is undeniable that many Tarot card symbols originated from ancient Egypt.

▼Italian Theory

According to research by historians, as early as the fourteenth century, nobles from various European countries were already playing Tarot cards, during which the Holy See banned Tarot cards. , characterizing it as an atlas of the devil and a pagan object. In addition, the earliest tarot cards known to modern times appeared in Italy in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. The Italian poker game "tarocci" has a similar pronunciation to the "tarot" Tarot cards, and there are only twenty-two cards, which are similar to the twenty-two main cards of the Tarot (Major Arcana). At the same time, Italian poetry The meanings of love, victory, kindness, death, reputation, destiny and future sung in it are similar to those of Tarot cards. Therefore, the idea that Tarot cards originated in Italy has been agreed by many people. However, many scholars who study Tarot cards believe that this evidence only shows that Tarot cards once appeared in Europe, and do not believe that Tarot cards originated in Europe.

▼Gypsy theory

Scholars who study tarot cards believe that tarot cards were most likely brought to Europe by Gypsies from Asia or Africa. They make a living by divination. Luo cards are one of their divination methods. However, the Gypsies are a wandering nomadic people. Is it possible for them to develop a very systematic Tarot philosophy? Tarot may not be a product of Gypsies, they just learned it from other civilizations.

▼Jewish Theory

After a series of studies, experts have found that Tarot cards are closely related to the Kabbala of the ancient Hebrews. This statement can be said to be relatively reliable. Kabbala is an ancient Jewish philosophy. According to legend, it is a knowledge taught by God to Moses (or "Moses") to cooperate with each other and enhance spiritual power. The twenty-two Major Arcana cards of the Tarot have a profound relationship with the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet and the kabbala. Some people have compiled a comparison table between the Tarot cards and the ancient Hebrew letters. In recent decades, they have Research on tarot cards has shown that the argument that tarot cards originated from ancient Jews is highly credible. To sum up the above statement, the origin of Tarot cards is roughly as follows: First of all, the Major Arcana of Tarot cards originated from the Kabbaka of the ancient Jews. Since the ancient Jews had frequent contact with the ancient Egyptians, they also absorbed a lot of Egyptian religion. symbol. With the frequent wars in the Middle East, the predecessors of Tarot cards almost disappeared. Later, the Gypsies somehow learned to use Tarot cards, but I believe they did not seem to understand the philosophical aspects of Tarot cards very well. They used them as a divination tool. From the 12th to the 14th century, Tarot cards were introduced to Europe and became popular in the Western Middle Ages. Traces of them can be found in many pictures and books at that time. Whether they are royal nobles or common people, Tarot cards are everywhere. oneUntil the rise of the church, Tarot cards were regarded as pagan mystical magic and have been suppressed ever since. Under the protection of caring people, Tarot cards still survive and show their mysterious atmosphere in front of the world. After the power of the church weakened, Tarot cards could be developed again, and new Tarot cards were launched one after another. Especially at the end of the 19th century, after researchers linked the Tarot cards to the scroll artifacts of the ancient Jewish esoteric religion, the popularity of the Tarot cards began to rise. Research has become more systematic, and Rider Tarot is one of the representatives.

▼Chinese Theory

Because paper is one of the four great inventions of China, the earliest playing cards were also invented by the Chinese. Archaeologists have discovered scenes of card games in paintings of the Tang Dynasty, and preserved historical documents record that there was a card game called "Yi Zi Xi" in the ancient Chinese court. Many scholars believe that "Ye Zi Opera" must have its own special cultural background. Otherwise, it would be impossible for a simple entertainment game to be developed and popularized in the Chinese court that attached great importance to cultural etiquette. Moreover, Tarot philosophy is very similar to the simple dialectical method in ancient China. The upright and reverse positions of Tarot are very similar to "good fortune and misfortune depend on each other." Some experts also pointed out that there is a lack of evidence that Tarot cards originated in China, but which other theories about the origin of Tarot cards lack conclusive evidence?

▼Ancient Indian Theory

Tarot cards originated in ancient India mainly based on the Minor Arcana card. The sword, pentacle, scepter, Holy Grail and India appear in the card. The magical weapons held by the statues are very similar. Some of the symbolic things in Tarot cards have similar meanings to the magical objects in Indian religion. This statement lacks a theoretical basis and is somewhat like "blind men touching the elephant". However, it has no shortage of supporters and has become a member of the debate over the origin of Tarot cards.

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