The World Tarot Card Combinations and Meanings
XXI The World Correspondences:
Astrology: Saturn Element: Earth Keywords & Phrases: Attainment, success with fulfilment, triumph, acclaim. The World Tarot Card Meanings Throughout the deck, explanations of Tarot imagery and symbolism often relate to the recurring nature of opposing forces of energy as we try to reconcile both sides and find balance. Finally, we achieve integration, a sense of wholeness and perfect synthesis; the grand finale and triumphant moment as a cycle reaches completion. In The World card we find unity, the perfected state of oneness with the universe. Whilst we all like to see positive cards, such as the Nine of Cups or The Sun as our outcome card, The World is like ‘The Big One,’ hitting the jackpot, or the happy ending, because it doesn’t get much better than successfully realising your goal to the point of feeling a sense of perfection and fulfilment. The balance and harmony pulls all the successive threads from the deck together idealised into one card. Heady stuff! My personal view, perhaps influenced by the planetary association of Saturn (the astrological taskmaster), also tends to favour the accomplishment of something you have steadily and consistently been striving for, rather than instantaneous. All the same, it heralds success, which in context with the cards symbolic references almost sounds mundane by comparison. The World is like all the pieces of your plan successfully coming together to bring well-deserved accomplishment. On a mundane level, it can also add an international flavour. If reversed or ill-dignified, perfection becomes imperfect, instead of integration and wholeness we find the end result incomplete or scattered energy, possibly becoming stuck. Success may be difficult to achieve. The World Tarot Card Combinations The World and the Fool: The world is your oyster! The successful completion of a situation opens the door to a completely new beginning filled with endless possibility, and one that may arrive in the most surprising of ways. The World and The Magician: The World followed by The Magician places you in a powerful position to attain mastery in your field and accomplish your aims. Having achieved a high level of success, you have all the skills needed to build upon it further as you move forward. The World and the High Priestess: The triumphant conclusion to a matter brings a moment of revelation and enlightenment as important information comes to light. Successful endeavours place you in a position to explore your unfulfilled potential. The World and The Empress: A situation comes full circle to reach its pinnacle, bringing an abundant and fruitful harvest, so make hay whilst the sun shines! The successful conclusion to a fertility matter, which for some may also suggest the completion of the cycle resulting in birth. The World and The Emperor: The successful conclusion to a situation brings structure and stability and places you in a powerful position to achieve future aims. May suggest achieving a high ranking or senior position. The World and The Hierophant: The World followed by The Hierophant can suggest successful dealings with a large organisation or traditional institution, (including churches, education facilities, hospitals, government departments, but also larger scale private sector). Successfully achieving a placement in a higher learning institution. The World and The Lovers: The triumphant conclusion to a relationship situation. For those who are single it may suggest a successful romance that brings fulfilment, whilst for those attached it may indicate a sense of unity and a relationship that completes you. The World and The Chariot: This combination brings a double whammy of victory and triumph. The successful culmination of a situation sets you on a determined and focused path and you can triumph over any obstacles or challenges. International travel may be relevant for some. The World and Strength: The World followed by Strength suggests that the successful outcome to a matter leads to quietly persevering on your quest. You have the resilience and fortitude to enable success that endures. The World and The Hermit: The successful conclusion to a situation brings food for thought, so you will be deeply contemplating next steps. Usually represents quiet and understated success. The World and Wheel of Fortune: As you reach the completion of a cycle, so a new one begins and brings change onto the horizon. This is a fortunate period when you can make great gains. The World and Justice: In simple terms, The World followed by Justice suggests successful legal dealings, such as winning a case or a successful contract, etc. Alternatively, it may indicate the need for a cool head and balanced mind following the satisfactory conclusion to a matter. The World and the Hanging Man: Following the successful conclusion to a situation you may be required to reassess matters in order to find a way forward, as The Hanging Man can indicate a holding pattern where nothing is moving one way or another. The World and Death: Depending upon context and other cards present, it can either bring the final closure and completion to a situation, possibly short-lived success, or the triumphant conclusion to a matter leads to major change and life is completely transformed as a result. The World and Temperance: The World followed by Temperance suggests the successful completion to a situation leads to harmony and balance. It can indicate successful mediation, or healing that brings renewal, achieved through moderation and compromise. The World and The Devil: Whilst the World brings triumphant achievement the Devil adds a toxic and unhealthy element, such as being consumed by, or addicted to, achieving success at any cost, or going slightly off the rails in a hedonistic manner having once attained it. Check your motivations and moral compass. For some, it can suggest being completely bogged down by the weight of success, or secret plans that you're keeping to yourself. The World and The Tower: This combination can bring a sudden fall from grace from a successful position, or the collapse and breakdown of such. A moment of triumph may be short-lived and falls apart, often due to external forces. The World and The Star: The triumphant conclusion to a situation brings the promise of a bright and optimistic future and a peaceful horizon up ahead. Having achieved a long sought goal you may now hold an inspired vision for the future. For some, it may bring successful acclaim particularly for those in the public eye. The World and The Moon: Following the successful culmination and attainment of your plans it may leave you uncertain as to how to proceed from that point, don't make any hasty decisions at the moment. The World and The Sun: The World brings the best of all worlds and usually heralds the larger type of successful event that would normally fall outside of your usual day-to-day experience, an achievement high point and standout moment. Amplified success with happiness and contentment. The World and Judgement: The triumphant achievement of a situation provides an opportunity to revive and resurrect something from the past. Having come full circle, you now have the chance to learn from past experience and move forward with a clean slate. In straightforward terms, it can suggest a successful reconciliation or revival. The World and Ace of Wands: The successful achievement and conclusion of a matter brings a new beginning filled with energy and excitement and, for some, may indicate a whole new way of life. Successfully starting or launching a new project. The World and Two of Wands: As one situation successfully culminates it allows you to take the initial steps toward a further goal, although this will be in the very early stages. Successful business partnership or work collaboration. The World and Three of Wands: The triumphant conclusion of a situation allows you to build upon your success, so growth and expansion are indicated. Successful commercial or trading venture and international dealings may be highlighted for some. The World and Four of Wands: The successful realisation of a situation comes full circle, bringing a sense of stability and harmonious circumstances. It allows for a pause in proceedings to relax with those you love, and enjoy the benefits of an important milestone. The World and Five of Wands: Although you can bring something to a successful conclusion moving forward may prove slightly more tricky. Petty obstacles are indicated, so it may feel as though it's one thing after another. Others may not be as cooperative as usual and you may find a sense of competition from other people. The World and Six of Wands: The World followed by the Six of Wands can represent rewards and recognition for a successful achievement and can bring awards and accolades from others. Promotions may feature and people will be supportive towards you at this time. For some, it may suggest important and triumphant news arriving. The World and Seven of Wands: May suggest being prepared to defend and hold your position having reached the pinnacle of an endeavour. Can indicate successful negotiations. The World and Eight of Wands: The triumphant conclusion to a matter brings a burst of energy and excitement into play as momentum begins to build and events take off swiftly. Successful news coming in quickly. International travel may feature for some, particularly flight or air freight. The World and Nine of Wands: The successful conclusion to a situation may not be the end of the story as you're prepared to persevere on with great determination - playing the long game. The World and Ten of Wands: Successful endeavours can bring additional responsibilities and demands. Feeling under pressure and a victim of your own success, which could prove burdensome rather than an enjoyable experience. The World and Page of Wands: Good news regarding a successful work venture, for some there may be an international connection. A moment of triumphant achievement for a confident and outgoing child. The World and Knight of Wands: The successful completion of a property transaction and house move, change of residence. International and long distance travel may feature and emigration may be relevant for some. The World and Ace of Cups: Successful culmination brings completion to a cycle and leads to a new beginning for love and happiness with a deep sense of fulfilment. Can indicate a new romance for those who are single. The World and Two of Cups: A highly positive indication for a happy and successful relationship, this combination brings the culmination of an emotional journey toward a deepening and harmonious bond. Check the spread for further indications with supporting cards for marriage and commitment etc. The World and Three of Cups: The World followed by the Three of Cups can represent celebrating a significant success. Achievement celebrations and festivities, possibly thrown on your behalf, and enjoying your success with others in a social setting. The World and Four of Cups: The World leading to the Four of Cups can suggest something of an anti-climax, so a successful endeavour may not feel all it was cracked up to be or lacks fulfilment. Try to ensure you fully appreciate the excellent circumstances and opportunities that surround you. The World and Five of Cups: A successful attainment may be short-lived or bring a disappointment you hadn't previously considered, so may not live up to expectations. It's possible that you may feel let down by others or betrayed by someone as a consequence of your success. Fives are generally of a temporary nature so check the following card, if available, to see the extent of what feels lost. The World and Six of Cups: Something comes full circle to reach a pinnacle moment and brings a connection from the past back into the equation; old friends or flames may feature for some. A triumphant achievement could invoke some nostalgia May also suggest reuniting with people or places from the past with an international flavour. The World and Seven of Cups: Concluding a matter and reaching a significant milestone opens up interesting options for the future. There may be multiple choices available but ensure you keep a realistic outlook when making a decision, so as not to get too carried away by the influence of your current successful circumstances. The World and Eight of Cups: Whilst The World indicates achieving a significant success, the Eight of Cups suggests that it may not bring the sense of fulfilment you had anticipated and decide to walk away from it to move in a different direction. The World and Nine of Cups: The World followed by the Nine of Cups suggests that the triumphant achievement of a sought after goal fulfils a heartfelt wish. It may seem as though all your Christmases have come at once! The World and Ten of Cups: The World leading to the Ten of Cups brings the successful completion of a cycle in a journey of happiness and emotional fulfilment for marriage and family life. With other supporting cards, it may suggest the successful conclusion of marriage and commitment in a relationship with a deep sense of joy and contentment. The World and Page of Cups: Emotional news you're happy to receive concerning a successful conclusion. May bring triumphant news or a pinnacle moment for a gentle natured child. The World and Knight of Cups: As a progression it can suggest the successful completion of a situation leads to an offer or proposal being made and one that affects you on an emotional level that you're pleased to receive. The World and Ace of Swords: This successful attainment may taste all the sweeter as you triumph over adversity to bring matters to completion and leads to a fresh new start. You're in a powerful position to accomplish your aims and see things through, regardless of any challenges you may face. The World and Two of Swords: Having achieved your aims, you may feel undecided over how to proceed with the next steps. Procrastination can sometimes be indicated, but it suggests being in two minds over how to move forward. For some, it may show events stalling after a successful phase, a sticking point, where nothing is moving one way or another. The World and Three of Swords: The successful completion of a matter may not sit well with others, as it can suggest a quarrel developing, with stormy emotions or upheavals in family situations. The World and Four of Swords: Suggests rest and recovery following the successful conclusion to a situation, which may have taken its toll and created some strain. Take time to recover your energy levels, or consolidate resources and your position, before moving forward. On a mundane level, it may indicate successful convalescence following illness or surgery. The World and Five of Swords: A triumphant achievement may bring out the green-eyed monster in others, so there could be jealousy and someone acting in an underhanded way. Others may want a piece of your action so beware of who you trust, as they may try to take advantage and have a hidden agenda. Theft, piracy, plagiarism, etc., can also feature. The World and Six of Swords: Moving on having reached a significant milestone, and life should take on a calmer and more peaceful phase as a consequence. On a mundane level it may suggest international travel, world cruise etc. The World and Seven of Swords: The successful conclusion to a matter will need a well considered strategy moving forward. People and situations may require very careful handling. The Seven of Swords can often indicate only partial success so be wary of over-egging the pudding, so as not to undermine previous efforts. There may be an unexpected twist... The World and Eight of Swords: Can be an indication of imposter syndrome; filled with self-doubt following a significant success. Restrictions and limitations moving forward with an accomplishment. The World and Nine of Swords: Successful endeavours lead to worry and anxiety, possibly a victim of your own success. If there's a positive card following, and the Nine of Swords is sandwiched between the two, it can show unfounded fears or worrying for worries sake. The World and Ten of Swords: The World followed by the Ten of Swords can suggest the sudden downfall from a successful position. Disappointing ending or failure of a successful project. Short-lived success. The World and Page of Swords: Minor delays with news or messages regarding a successful situation. Alternatively, the news received my be slightly disappointing. If the Page represents a child then it suggests a triumphant accomplishment for a serious minded child. The World and Knight of Swords: A triumphant achievement brings a change of pace so you may feel caught up in a whirlwind and the speed of events could feel quite chaotic. Be prepared to move quickly and decisively. The World and Ace of Pentacles: May suggest a new material phase and having the ability to build a new foundation for wealth and prosperity following the successful completion to a situation. Important material paperwork connected to successful endeavours. The World and Two of Pentacles: The World followed by the Two of Pentacles may suggest confidently maintaining your position having successfully attained it. Reaching the top and the continual balancing act to keep everything flowing moving forward. The World and Three of Pentacles: A significant milestone and triumphant achievement in your main career should place you at the top of your game. The pinnacle of a vocational attainment; great career success. The World and Four of Pentacles: The Four of Pentacles suggests you're prepared to work hard to achieve your material goals but, having attained a successful position, be aware of knowing when enough is enough. Can suggest being frugal or overly cautious with material matters despite being in an excellent position. The World and Five of Pentacles: There may be hidden costs or unexpected expenses connected to a successful endeavour. The nature of the five is usually temporary so you may be able to recover some losses or your position, however, check the card that follows to clarify how the situation progresses. May suggest a declining situation. The World and Six of Pentacles: The successful conclusion to a matter brings generosity, gifts, and sharing. Being in a successful position may allow generosity to others. On a mundane level, it may indicate the completion of a matter brings a share out of funds. The World and Seven of Pentacles: The World followed by the Seven of Pentacles can represent gathering in your harvest and reaping the rewards of your successful efforts. On a mundane level, it can indicate international payments or investments. The World and Eight of Pentacles: The World leading to the Eight of Pentacles is an ideal combination for those seeking new work or applying for a study placement, as it shows you'll be successful, particularly those aiming for a higher level or beyond usual expectations. The World and Nine of Pentacles: The completion of a situation brings triumphant achievement and enjoyment in the fruits of your labours, achieved through diligent efforts. The successful conclusion to a matter brings comfort and financial ease. It can represent a substantial amount but will bring improvement to finances. Success and self-reliance; financial independence. The World and Ten of Pentacles: The successful conclusion to a situation brings material stability and security for the home and family. Both cards reinforce the theme of completing a cycle, but in a highly successful way. For some, it may suggest a successful property transaction, particularly in relation to the family home. The World and Page of Pentacles: Can suggest excellent news or messages of a material nature. Successful completion to a matter brings financial news you're pleased to receive. Alternatively, a triumphant achievement for a mellow natured child. The World and Knight of Pentacles: The triumphant conclusion to a situation that may have been a long time in the making. A longstanding situation finally comes to fruition and successfully completes the cycle and you should be delighted by the outcome. 
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