Well, I reckon y’all wanna know about them Tarot cards, don’tcha? Now, let me tell ya, them Tarot cards is like a big ol’ storybook, with pictures and meanings all mixed up together. There’s a lotta cards, 78 to be exact, and they all have their own way of tellin’ the future or makin’ sense of things that’ve happened. Now, if ya ask me, it ain’t just about shufflin’ ’em and lettin’ ’em fall out. You gotta know the order of them cards to get the right sense of it all, or it’ll just be like a chicken with its head cut off—ain’t gonna make no sense! So, let’s start with the big ones first, the Major Arcana.
The Major Arcana, well, that’s the first 22 cards in the deck, and they’re the ones that tell the big story, the real heavy stuff. I like to think of ’em as the big moments in life—like gettin’ married, havin’ babies, or even death. All the big changes. It starts off with the Fool, which is card number 0, and it’s like the start of a journey, ya know? Then you got The Magician (that’s card number 1), which is about takin’ control and making things happen in your life. A lotta folks like to think of the Magician as someone who’s got all the tools, ready to work their magic.
After that, you got The High Priestess (card number 2), which is all about mystery and intuition—so that’s one of them cards where you gotta trust your gut, if ya ask me. Then comes The Empress (card number 3), which is all about motherhood, fertility, and nature. This one tells ya to be open to growth and creativity. Right next to her, you got The Emperor (card number 4), which is a strong, disciplined leader. He’s the one who knows how to get things in order and stay on top of things.
Now, you also got The Hierophant (card number 5), which is about tradition and spiritual wisdom, kind of like an old preacher or someone who knows the ways of the world. After that, you got The Lovers (card number 6), which tells the story of love and relationships—whether it’s good or bad, it’s always about choices. Then comes The Chariot (card number 7), which is about taking charge of your destiny, movin’ forward and pushin’ through obstacles.
Next, we got Justice (card number 8), and this one’s about fairness and balance. It’s like the law, where things get measured and weighed. After that, The Hermit (card number 9) comes in, and that’s about reflection, taking a step back, and thinkin’ about things. Sometimes, you just gotta be alone for a while to figure things out, right? Then comes the Wheel of Fortune (card number 10), and that’s all about change, cycles, and luck—sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down, and you gotta roll with it.
Strength (card number 11) comes next, and this one’s about inner power, bravery, and having the courage to face life’s toughest moments. Then comes The Hanged Man (card number 12), and that one’s about sacrifice and lookin’ at things from a different angle. It might not seem like much, but sometimes, you gotta give something up to get something better. After that, we got Death (card number 13)—don’t let it scare ya. It ain’t always about dying. It’s about endings and new beginnings. It’s like a tree losing its leaves in the fall so it can grow new ones in the spring.
Temperance (card number 14) is next, and that’s all about finding balance and moderation. Ya can’t go too far in any direction, ya gotta keep things steady. Then comes The Devil (card number 15), and that one’s about temptation, addiction, or being trapped in a bad situation. It’s like bein’ stuck in a hole you dug yourself into. After that, you got The Tower (card number 16), which is a mighty scary card—it’s about sudden, often destructive change. But sometimes, ya need a big shake-up to rebuild better.
Next, you got The Star (card number 17), which is about hope, inspiration, and lookin’ up to the heavens. After that comes The Moon (card number 18), which brings confusion and illusions—it’s like that spooky feeling when you walk through the woods at night. And then, the Sun (card number 19), which is all about positivity, joy, and success. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel. After that, you got Judgment (card number 20), and that’s about reflection, awakening, and facing your past. And finally, you got The World (card number 21), which is about completion, fulfillment, and wholeness. It’s like finishing a long journey and bein’ proud of what you accomplished.
Now, after them big cards, there’s the Minor Arcana. These 56 cards are divided into four suits—Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. Each suit has ten number cards and four court cards. Them number cards show everyday stuff that happens in life, while the court cards are like characters that represent different people or energies in your life. Wands is about action and creativity, Cups is about emotions and relationships, Swords is about the mind and conflict, and Pentacles is about material things and work. The order of them suits is important, too, ya know? Usually, folks lay ’em out like Wands first, then Cups, then Swords, then Pentacles. But some people mix ’em up differently—it’s all about how you feel that day!
So, there ya go. That’s the Tarot cards in order—both the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. They may seem like a lot to remember at first, but once ya get the hang of it, they tell a story that’s deeper than what you see on the surface. Just like life itself. So, next time you pull out your cards, remember to look at the order and the bigger picture, ’cause that’s where the magic happens!
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