"The Devil," "Death," "The Tower," and more: what do the most popular Tarot cards mean

Tarot, first mentioned in the 14th century, is a deck of 78 illustrated cards divided into two parts: "Major Arcana" - 22 cards, and "Minor Arcana" - 56 cards.

According to News Bytes, "each card in the deck is an individual symbol or character, and their combinations can indicate specific events in the future. Certainly, if you understand the language of Tarot."

The publication interviewed tarot expert Akshat Hanolkar, who shared insights into the meanings and relevance of some Tarot cards.

The Fool

According to Hanolkar, the card with the symbol of "The Fool represents the journey of a person. It has a lot of inclination towards something, innocence, and adventurous energy," he adds.

The Fool is always ready to leave everything behind and start something new. "The card depicts a dog trying to stop the person. Take it as a spirit warning you about the dangers that the journey may hide," he warns.

The Lovers

"The Lovers card shows a sensual (sexual) spiritual connection and strong 'chemistry' between two people. It may relate to soulmates or people in karmic relationships," says Hanolkar.

The expert adds that sometimes, depending on other cards that appear in the spread, this card can also indicate a "difficult but necessary choice" or "the involvement of a third party."

Wheel of Fortune

Hanolkar explained: "This card indicates the cycle of life – everything that goes up, comes down, or every beginning has an end. It also reflects the completion of a cycle."

He adds that the "wheel" can indicate journeys, long-term changes, relocations, momentous decisions, or sudden changes.

According to him, this card is quite optimistic and speaks about destiny and karma.

Death

Hanolkar notes that the "Death" card is often misunderstood, and it instills fear in people.

"Although a skeleton is depicted on the card, there is also a sun, which shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel," he says. So, the "Death" card signifies transformation, conclusions, and liberation.

"It urges to leave the past behind. Once these doors close, they won't open again," emphasizes the expert.

The Devil

"The Devil is another card that people fear if they don't understand the logic of Tarot," Hanolkar shares. "This card is associated with obsession, indulgence, dependence on something, unbreakable patterns, imbalance, ownership," he enumerates.

The expert explains that the card calls on a person to make a choice and realize boundaries to free themselves from what holds them captive to someone or something.

The Tower

"When the Tower card appears, unprecedented changes, dramatic situations, unexpected circumstances can occur," explains Hanolkar.

In some cases, these unforeseen events were inevitable, but preparation for them was carried out on an unstable foundation. Thus, the "Tower" can symbolize rupture, loss, or destruction.

The Peace

According to Hanolkar, the World card speaks of the completion of something long-term, achieving a significant milestone, realizing goals, feelings of satisfaction, wish fulfillment, healing, freedom, independence, and transitioning to a new path. It offers carefree, positive energy.

In specific cases, "The World" suggests "travel, a new job abroad, trade and commerce, international deals, and global expansion," concludes the expert.