The Judgement card is tarot card number 20, although it is the 21st card of the Major Arcana because the 1st of the 22 Major Arcana cards is number 0 (The Fool). The Judgement tarot card is one of several cards in the tarot deck that has different names in some older and / or less conventional tarot decks. Read More

'Arcana' is the plural of 'arcanum', which is derived from the Latin word 'arcanus', meaning 'secret'. Major Arcana cards in a tarot deck represent life themes and lessons that reflect your worldly and spiritual realities. Read More

What's the Meaning of the Ace of Spades, or the Death Card? The Ace of Spades symbolizes many different fearful ideas or experiences depending on the context. In numerous cultures, its dark color (or lack thereof) associates it with imminent death, bad fortune, disaster, hatred, war, and even the end of the world. Read More

Using Only the Major Arcana Cards in Any Tarot Sprea. You can certainly use the Major Arcana for any Tarot spread (as long as it is less than 22 cards!). However, my recommendation is to save these powerful cards for Tarot readings that are of great significance and importance in your life. Read More

If you've pulled the Lovers card upright, it's probably got some good tidings for you. In this orientation, the Lovers symbolizes balance and unions. "When upright, the Lovers are the merging of opposites and the formation of a union or marriage," explains Laura. Read More

Three Aces? Yup! Every once in a while I'm prompted to pull more that one card for the week (to get a broader view), and to my surprise I drew: The Ace of Wands (Fire), Ace of Cups (Water) and the Ace of Swords (Air). It is a rare occurrence to have 3 aces show up together, and signifies a dramatic shift in energy. Read More

Metatron is considered one of the highest of the angels in Merkavah and Kabbalist mysticism and often serves as a scribe. He is briefly mentioned in the Talmud, and figures prominently in Merkavah mystical texts. Read More

In a Yes or No Tarot reading or the most part, the Hermit is a 'no. ' Unless you are asking if you should seek spiritual guidance or focus on yourself, the Hermit serves as a stop sign. This isn't to say that you can't have what it is you want in the future. However, some preparation must come first. Read More

King of Hearts: Charlemagne, King of France and the first Holy Roman Emperor, who lived from 747 to 814 AD. King of Diamonds: Roman Caesar Augustus. Some sources say the king of diamonds is Julius Caesar, not Augustus. Read More

As a person, the Knight of Wands is an adult (20-35 years of age and usually male) who is charming, adventurous, energetic, warm and exciting. He may be a fire sign such as Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. He will be fearless, confident and self assured. He believes he knows best and is a man of action. Read More