The World

The World tarot card is the twenty-first card of the Major Arcana and is ruled by the planet Saturn, the symbol of time. Saturn returns every 29 1/2 years back to the same place in our birth chart and relates to ‘completeness’ just as The World does. This is a very positive card to receive in a reading as it carries a message of mastery, maturity and the successful outcome of a personal journey or cycle of events. This powerful card is an amalgam of three cards that follow one another - 1(Magician), 2(High Priestess) and 3(1+2, The Empress)(as the number of The World is 21)

The World Card Represents

The World Tarot represents the world at your feet, goals achieved, completeness, harmony, balance, end of a cycle.

In the Rider Waite deck, The World Tarot shows a near naked dancing figure, in the centre of the card, surrounded by a green wreath(symbol of success, victory, achievement and accomplishment). The wreath is tied with red ribbons at both the ends. The ribbons form the symbol of infinity. The figure holds a baton in each hand(representing power and will). The purple coloured cloth that is loosely draped on the figure, signifies that the figure has reached a stage of enlightenment and internal freedom. The dancer has one leg crossed over the other, just like an upright Hanged Man and appears happy and blissful.

In the four corners of the card are the same figures that appear on the Wheel of Fortune - Lion, Bull, Man and Eagle, representing the four fixed signs of the zodiac - Leo, Taurus, Aquarius and Scorpio. These are symbolic of the four elements, four suits of the tarot, four compass points, four seasons and the four corners of the universe. All of them are within the dancer’s sight and power.

The World Card Meaning

When The World comes up in a general reading, it suggests that you have learned your lesson, paid your dues, compromised and met all conditions. You have grown and bettered yourself in the process and now is the time for reward and celebration, as you have achieved what you set out to do so.

The World Tarot card meaning changes when the card comes reversed. It indicates that you are close to reaching completion, but lose focus and slack off at the end. It could also mean that you may not be taking all the steps necessary to achieve your goals.

The World Card Meaning In a Business Reading

When The World comes up in a business reading, you can rejoice as you get success and fulfilment in your work. You are exactly where you have been wanting to be and everything is going according to plan. Sometimes this may seem to take longer than you hoped, but you are reaching there. The card can suggest a career overseas or doing business in the overseas market, provided other travel cards are around it.

The World Card Meaning In Relationships

When The World comes up in a relationship reading, it suggests you have a happy and successful love life and there are bright chances of this affair getting converted to a long-term relationship. For those who are still testing waters where relationship is concerned, sit back and relax as you are in harmony with times. Don’t force something to happen prematurely and just go with the flow.

When The World comes up for the singles, it suggests that you will soon meet your soul-mate. He/she could be someone from abroad or someone you may meet while travelling abroad(subject to other cards around this).

The World Card Meaning In Health

In a health reading when The World comes up, it suggests that you are enjoying good health because you have learnt how to keep a balance between mind, body and spirit. And you will continue to enjoy good health provided you keep doing whatever you are already doing. If you were suffering from some health issues, you will recover completely from that.