THE WORLD

This image is taken from the Cosmic Tarot, which was designed by a German artist. It is a very popular deck with a wide appeal. The images are both informative and contemporary and are likely to appeal particularly to young and modern-minded readers. The deck also has a very attractive back: a field of stars containing an elaborate pentagram with a rising sun and moon and white rose in the centre. As an added feature, the court cards (and others which feature people) bear striking resemblances to well-known Hollywood movie stars!

Here we have the last of the Major Arcana cards and the possibilities of what it could be referring to are almost as big as the world itself. More often than not, however, it refers to the end of something in terms of achievement and accomplishment and a successful new beginning. Any changes in the subject's life will be for the better if this card is present in the layout.

When the World is in a prominent position in a spread, it can indicate far-reaching changes in the subject's life in terms of a completely new way of life and this will always be a better way of life than is currently being experienced. The actual path that takes the subject there may or may not be an easy one depending on the cards preceding The World.

I often find that when this card turns up, especially if it isn't in a particularly prominent spot, it can foretell news from overseas or contact with someone living abroad. The identity of that person can be ascertained if there is a court card immediately next to The World. Often this connection with overseas will prove to be particularly significant in the subject's life, otherwise it would not have needed such a powerful card to indicate it.

In a reading concerning a subject's love life, this card can indicate a brand-new relationship, or a relationship with someone from a different country, or both. Alternatively, it can mean a relationship with someone totally different in character and outlook from the subject, or someone from a different social background or race. Surrounding cards will often help determine which of these is more likely.

Similarly, in a reading concentrating on the subject's working life, The World can be promising a new job which offers far more opportunity for advancement than the current or previous one. It can also indicate the opportunity to work overseas, or perhaps a job with a foreign company, or even a foreign boss.

Overall, this card promises an end to anything which has been holding the subject back and offers them the opportunity to move forward into a much brigher future. Although it may not be immediately apparent to them that this is the way they are heading, events that take place after this card has been drawn will all be contributing towards this move to a better place.

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This card didn't seem to relate to today in any real way. I was in contact with a friend overseas, but that wasn't an unusual occurrence. Maybe there were changes today behind the scenes that I was unaware of which will lead to better things for me in the future. Will have to wait and see on that one!