Dancing figure
Freedom and the joy of movement. A person in harmony with themselves and the world.
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Major Arcana · XXI
The World Tarot Card Meaning
The World is a card of completion, wholeness and success. A major cycle is coming to an end, and you receive a well-earned result. The card speaks of harmony, wishes fulfilled and readiness for a new level.
Upright
- completion
- success
- wholeness
- harmony
- travel
Reversed
- incompletion
- delay
- stagnation
- fear of a new stage
- the final step
Yes or no
Yes
The World is a confident “yes.” Your wish will come true, and the matter will end successfully.
Ask the cards your own question →- Number
- XXI
- Element
- Earth
- Astrology
- Saturn
Card symbolism in our deck
On the card in Heinrich Pangrau’s deck, a naked woman dances with two wands inside an oval laurel wreath. In the corners are an angel, an eagle, a lion and a bull.
Two wands
The union of opposites. Everything is under control, but without strain.
Laurel wreath
Victory and completion. The circle is closed.
Angel, eagle, lion and bull
The four elements and the four cardinal directions. Fullness and wholeness.
The World meaning
The upright World means the completion of a major stage and well-deserved success. You’ve reached your goal, everything has fallen into place, and you can enjoy the result.
The card speaks of wholeness and harmony, of recognition, and sometimes of long-distance travel and reaching a new level. One cycle is over, and the next one lies ahead.
The World reversed
The reversed World means something is left unfinished. Only the final step to the goal remains, but something keeps you from taking it: fear, fatigue or an unwillingness to let go of the previous stage.
Sometimes the card speaks of stagnation: you’re stuck in place and can’t move on to something new. It’s time to see things through to the end.
The World in love, work, money and health
Love and relationships
Upright A harmonious, mature relationship. A wedding or a new stage in the union is possible.
Reversed The relationship isn’t moving forward; there are unresolved issues.
Feelings This person feels a sense of fullness and harmony with you. To them, you are an important part of their life.
Work and career
Upright The successful completion of a project, recognition, international opportunities.
Reversed A project that drags on, unfinished tasks, delayed results.
Money
Upright Financial success, stability, reaching your goal.
Reversed Money is delayed; the goal hasn’t been reached yet.
Health
Upright Feeling well, harmony of body and soul.
Reversed Recovery is dragging on. See your treatment through to the end.
The World as a person
As a person, the World is harmonious, accomplished and open to the world. A traveler, someone who has achieved their goals.
The card’s advice
Upright Take joy in what you’ve achieved and be ready for the next stage.
Reversed Take the final step — finish what you started.
Card of the Day
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The World as the card of the day
A lucky day for wrapping things up, traveling and celebrating your successes.
Combinations with other cards
- The World + The SunComplete success and joy.
- The World + The FoolThe end of one path and the beginning of another.
- The World + JudgementThe completion of a cycle, a new level.
- The World + Ten of CupsFamily happiness, a dream come true.
- The World + Three of WandsTravel, going international.
- The World + Ten of PentaclesMaterial well-being and stability.
Frequently asked questions about The World
Is The World a yes or no card?
A confident “yes”: your wish will come true.
What does The World mean in a relationship?
A harmonious, mature relationship, sometimes a wedding.
What does The World reversed mean?
Something left unfinished, a delay, or fear of moving on to a new stage.
What kind of person is The World?
A harmonious, accomplished person who is open to the world.
What does The World mean as a card of the day?
A lucky day for wrapping things up and celebrating.