The World tarot card meaning
On the card: A dancer in flowing robes moves joyfully inside a laurel wreath tied with red ribbons. An angel, an eagle, a lion and a bull sit in the four corners of the sky.
At a glance
| Arcana | Major Arcana XXI |
|---|---|
| Astrological link | Saturn |
| Keywords (upright) | Completion, wholeness, fulfilment |
| Keywords (reversed) | Incompletion, delays, lack of closure |
| Yes or no | Yes |
Upright meaning
The World is completion, fulfilment and wholeness. A cycle has been completed successfully, and you are ready to celebrate before beginning anew. The card may mark the end of a long project, a graduation, travel or a sense of being in the right place. Enjoy the achievement and prepare for the next journey.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the World shows delays in completion or a need for closure. You are close; finish it.
Love and relationships
In love, contentment and commitment; a relationship comes together. Travel together is favoured.
Work and career
At work, goals achieved, recognition, perhaps international work or travel.
Money
With money, a goal is reached. Financial security and the reward of long effort.
Advice
Honour how far you have come, then look to the next horizon.
In each position
- In the past
- A cycle completed in the past gave you a sense of achievement. You know what it means to finish well.
- In the present
- A cycle is complete. Celebrate what you have achieved before the next journey begins.
- In the future
- Fulfilment is coming: a goal reached, recognition, or travel that broadens your world.
- As your feelings
- You feel whole, satisfied and at ease with yourself and your place in the world.
- As your hopes
- You hope to complete what you started and to feel that everything has come together.
- As your fears
- You fear that something is unfinished or that success will not satisfy. Honour the journey itself.
- As what helps you
- Your perseverance and integration of experience are strengths. You see the whole picture.
- As what blocks you
- Lack of closure is the only obstacle. Tie up loose ends before starting something new.
- As the outcome
- The outcome is completion and success: the end of a cycle, celebration and a sense of wholeness.
