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The World, Major Arcana · XXI, from the oil-painted Garden of Arcana tarot deck

Major Arcana · XXI

The World tarot card meaning

The World announces completion and achievement. An important cycle comes full circle, and you can feel the fulfillment of having integrated your experiences; celebrate how far you have come before opening the next door.

  • completion
  • achievement
  • fulfillment
  • integration
  • new cycle
Upright
Completion and achievement.
Reversed
A cycle still waiting to close.

What does the World mean in love?

In love, this is a time of fulfillment and harmony. A relationship reaches maturity, or you feel at peace with yourself, ready to share from a place of abundance rather than lack.

What does the World mean for work and career?

Professionally, a project comes to a successful close and your effort is recognized. It is time to wrap up with pride, reap the rewards and prepare for a bigger challenge, perhaps one that takes you far afield.

What does the World mean for money?

The World supports a sense of stability and goals achieved. Be grateful for what you have accomplished, tie up loose ends in an orderly way and plan your next step with the serenity of someone who knows their path.

What does the World say about your well-being?

You are in a good place to bring body, mind and emotions together. Celebrate your progress, practice gratitude every night and keep up the habits that brought you this far.

What does the World mean spiritually?

Spiritually, The World symbolizes oneness with all that is. You feel part of something greater, and you sense that every experience you have lived had meaning in your evolution.

What does the World mean reversed?

Reversed, The World speaks of a cycle still waiting to close: goals almost reached, loose ends or the feeling that something is missing before you can feel whole. There may be a fear of finishing.

Find the loose end that keeps you from closing and give it your attention. Finish what remains step by step, give thanks for the road behind you and let yourself finish before starting something new.

What advice does the World give?

Celebrate what you have achieved and give thanks for it with your whole being. Close the cycle mindfully, honor your journey and get ready to begin again with the wisdom you now carry.

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