UPRIGHT: Achievement, Fulfilment, Travel, Wholeness
REVERSED: Burdens, Disappointment, Failure, Stagnation
The World Tarot Card Description
(Description based on the original Smith-Waite tarot card)
The World tarot card features a nude woman wrapped in a cloth and holding two wands. She is surrounded by a circular wreath that symbolizes a continuous cycle. While she looks behind her to the past, her body is already beginning the next cycle. Around the wreath, we see the same four figures we encountered in The Wheel of Fortune card. That's because these two cards are linked in their cyclical natures and themes of completion.
The World Tarot Card Upright
The World Tarot card symbolizes having endless opportunities and success at your feet. The World tarot card often signifies travel and seeing the world, signifying new adventures and warm welcomes from people in the places you visit. But if we look past travel in the literal sense, this card suggests that doors are opening for you, offering new possibilities. You have overcome challenges and learned valuable lessons, and now it's time to enjoy the rewards. With The World in your reading, the universe aligns in your favor, so embrace the opportunities. This card can also represent completing an important milestone, such as finishing a degree, launching a business, getting married, or starting a family. While success may bring new responsibilities, don't let it overwhelm you. Take a moment to reflect, celebrate, and appreciate how far you've come!
In a love tarot reading, The World represents achieving a significant relationship milestone, whether marriage, starting a family, or simply feeling deeply secure and fulfilled with your partner. If you're single, this card suggests you've grown personally and are now attracting meaningful romantic opportunities, possibly even meeting someone while traveling. In a career context, The World signifies professional success—whether reaching a long-awaited goal, seeing your business thrive, or receiving well-earned recognition. Financially, it indicates stability and rewards for past efforts, though caution against risky ventures is advised. In terms of health, it signals recovery and overcoming challenges. Spiritually, The World suggests you have learned valuable karmic lessons, found your place in the world, and are now open to deeper spiritual growth and enlightenment.
The World Tarot Card Reversed
The reversed World Tarot card suggests stagnation and unfulfilled goals. You may feel stuck from taking shortcuts or investing too much energy into something that isn't working. If you're in a relationship, it could indicate that things have become stagnant and need renewed effort and communication. However, if you've tried everything and nothing has improved, it may be time to reconsider whether this relationship is right for you. If you're single, you might feel like your love life is at a standstill, but ask yourself if you're actively putting yourself out there. This card can also signify difficulty moving on from a past relationship, especially if it ended abruptly. While closure may not always come from the other person, finding inner peace and healing should be your focus.
In a career reading, The World reversed points to unfulfilled ambitions or feeling stuck in a job that doesn't align with your potential. Fear of failure or reluctance to take risks may be holding you back. Financially, it warns against risky investments or shortcuts—true financial stability comes from consistent effort. In health matters, this card suggests reevaluating treatments if current approaches aren't working or committing fully to medical advice and wellness routines instead of seeking quick fixes. Spiritually, it signals a loss of momentum in your personal growth. Trying new practices or recommitting to your spiritual journey with dedication can help reignite your passion.
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