The Major Arcana

The 22 cards of the Major Arcana as explored through Cult of Psyche's teachings.

0 — The Fool

New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, free spirit. The leap into the unknown.

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I — The Magician

Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action. As above, so below.

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II — The High Priestess

Intuition, sacred knowledge, the subconscious mind, divine feminine. Psyche's card.

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III — The Empress

Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance. The mother energy.

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IV — The Emperor

Authority, structure, control, fatherhood. The father energy.

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V — The Hierophant

Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition, institutions.

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VI — The Lovers

Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices.

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VII — The Chariot

Control, willpower, success, determination, action.

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VIII — Strength

Courage, persuasion, influence, compassion, inner strength.

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IX — The Hermit

Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance.

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X — Wheel of Fortune

Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, turning points.

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XI — Justice

Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law.

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XII — The Hanged Man

Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives.

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XIII — Death

Endings, change, transformation, transition. Not literal — the ego dies so the self can live.

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XIV — Temperance

Balance, moderation, patience, finding meaning. The middle path.

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XV — The Devil

Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality.

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XVI — The Tower

Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening. Destruction as the path to truth.

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XVII — The Star

Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality.

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XVIII — The Moon

Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition.

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XIX — The Sun

Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality.

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XX — Judgement

Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution.

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XXI — The World

Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel. The end of the Fool's journey.

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Minor Arcana & Suits

The Minor Arcana reference is being built. Each card will include Psyche's interpretations and links to episodes where the card appeared in readings.

Wands (Fire)

Passion, energy, creativity, ambition.

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Cups (Water)

Emotions, relationships, intuition, feelings.

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Swords (Air)

Intellect, truth, conflict, communication.

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Pentacles (Earth)

Material world, finances, health, security.

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Episode Cross-References

As transcripts are processed, each card page will link to every episode where it appeared in a reading — building a living history of Psyche's tarot practice.