Week 2 | The Major Arcana | Your Soul’s Journey

WEEK 2 – THE MAJOR ARCANA

The Journey of the Soul

Theme: Every life is a journey, and every Major Arcana card represents a lesson along the way.

Welcome to Week Two

“The Major Arcana is the story of who we are, what we experience and who we are becoming.”

Congratulations on completing your first week of Learn Tarot with Psychic Sisters.

You have begun building a relationship with your Oceanic Tarot deck, explored the language of colour and symbolism and taken your first steps towards trusting your intuition.

This week, we will explore the Major Arcana: the 22 cards that represent life’s greatest lessons, turning points and moments of transformation.

Together, these cards tell the story of The Fool’s Journey, one of the most beautiful and powerful teachings within tarot.

Rather than thinking of each card as a separate meaning to memorise, imagine the Major Arcana as chapters within one extraordinary story: the story of every human life.

Every new beginning, important decision, relationship, challenge, loss, achievement and moment of awakening can be found somewhere within these cards.

By the End of This Week, You Will:

Understand the role of the Major Arcana within a tarot reading.

Recognise the story of The Fool’s Journey.

Explore the meanings and symbolism of all 22 Major Arcana cards.

Learn how to interpret the cards through intuition and traditional knowledge.

Understand how Major Arcana cards can reflect different stages of your life.

Complete the Soul Journey Spread.

Continue building confidence through your daily tarot practice.

By the end of the week, you will begin recognising the Major Arcana not simply as illustrated cards, but as mirrors reflecting your own experiences.

What Are the Major Arcana?

The Major Arcana has fascinated people for centuries.

Although tarot first appeared in Europe during the fifteenth century as a card game, the images within the Major Arcana gradually became associated with philosophy, psychology, spirituality and personal growth.

Today, tarot is used by people around the world as a tool for reflection, intuition and guidance.

While different decks interpret the imagery in unique ways, the timeless lessons of the Major Arcana remain the same.

The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards, beginning with The Fool, numbered 0, and ending with The World, numbered 21.

The word arcana means secrets or mysteries.

These cards represent the deeper mysteries and lessons of life.

While the Minor Arcana often reflects everyday experiences, conversations, relationships, emotions, work and practical matters, the Major Arcana usually points towards something more significant.

These cards may appear when you are:

Beginning a new chapter.

Making an important decision.

Experiencing personal transformation.

Facing a challenge that will help you grow.

Learning an important emotional or spiritual lesson.

Becoming more aware of your purpose.

Releasing something that no longer serves you.

Moving towards greater understanding and fulfilment.

When several Major Arcana cards appear together within a reading, it can suggest that an important period of growth or change is unfolding.

It may also show that the situation has a deeper meaning than you first realised.

What Is an Archetype?

Each Major Arcana card represents an archetype: a universal character, energy or life experience that people recognise across different cultures and generations.

For example:

The Fool represents the beginner or adventurer.

The Magician represents confidence and personal ability.

The Empress represents nurturing and creativity.

The Emperor represents leadership and structure.

The Hermit represents wisdom and reflection.

We experience these archetypes at different stages of our lives.

At one moment, we may be The Fool, beginning something new.

At another, we may become The Hermit and need time to reflect.

Understanding the archetypes helps you see the Major Arcana as a living story rather than a collection of separate cards.

The Fool’s Journey

Despite his name, The Fool is not foolish.

The Fool represents innocence, curiosity, trust and the courage to begin.

He represents every one of us as we step into a new experience without knowing exactly where it will lead.

Standing at the edge of a new adventure, The Fool carries very little with him.

He has no complete plan and no guarantee of success.

What he does have is hope, curiosity and a willingness to take the first step.

As The Fool travels through the Major Arcana, he meets teachers, discovers his abilities, experiences relationships, faces challenges, makes mistakes, learns difficult lessons and gradually develops wisdom.

Each card introduces a person, experience or energy that helps him grow.

Eventually, he reaches The World, where the journey is completed.

But every ending creates another beginning.

The Fool’s Journey then begins again at a new level of understanding.

We travel through this journey many times during our lives.

We may become The Fool when beginning a relationship, moving home, starting a new career or learning something new.

We may experience The Hermit when we need time alone.

We may meet The Tower when an unexpected event changes our plans.

We may become The Star when hope returns after a difficult time.

The Major Arcana reminds us that every stage of life has meaning.

The Three Stages of The Fool’s Journey

Stage One - Discovering Yourself

The first stage of the journey is about discovering who you are and what you are capable of.

The cards within this stage are:

The Fool

The Magician

The High Priestess

The Empress

The Emperor

The Hierophant

The Lovers

During this stage, The Fool begins life with an open heart.

He discovers his talents, learns to trust his intuition, experiences nurturing and structure, receives guidance and begins making important choices.

These cards explore identity, confidence, family, beliefs, relationships and personal values.

Stage Two - Life’s Lessons and Challenges

The second stage introduces challenges, responsibility and personal growth.

The cards within this stage are:

The Chariot

Strength

The Hermit

Wheel of Fortune

Justice

The Hanged Man

Death

Temperance

During this stage, The Fool learns that life does not always follow a predictable path.

He must develop courage, patience and emotional strength.

He discovers that some situations require action, while others require acceptance, reflection or release.

These cards teach us that change is not something to fear.

Change is often how we grow.

Stage Three - Transformation and Awakening

The final stage explores the deeper emotional, spiritual and psychological lessons of the journey.

The cards within this stage are:

The Devil

The Tower

The Star

The Moon

The Sun

Judgement

The World

During this stage, The Fool faces his fears, attachments and illusions.

Old structures are broken down, hope returns and hidden truths are revealed.

He experiences clarity, awakening and finally completion.

The World represents fulfilment, wisdom and the successful completion of the journey.

The Fool is now ready to begin again with greater understanding.

The Major Arcana at a Glance

Use this simple guide to help you remember the central theme of each card.

You do not need to memorise everything at once. These words are simply a starting point.

0 - The Fool: New beginnings

I - The Magician: Personal power

II - The High Priestess: Intuition

III - The Empress: Nurturing and abundance

IV - The Emperor: Structure and leadership

V - The Hierophant: Learning and tradition

VI - The Lovers: Relationships and choices

VII – The Chariot: Determination and progress

VIII - Strength: Courage and compassion

IX - The Hermit: Reflection and wisdom

X - Wheel of Fortune: Change and cycles

XI - Justice: Truth and responsibility

XII - The Hanged Man: Surrender and perspective

XIII - Death: Transformation and release

XIV - Temperance: Balance and healing

XV - The Devil: Attachment and personal freedom

XVI - The Tower: Sudden change and revelation

XVII - The Star: Hope and renewal

XVIII - The Moon: Intuition and uncertainty

XIX - The Sun: Joy and clarity

XX - Judgement: Awakening and renewal

XXI - The World: Completion and fulfilment

Exploring the 22 Major Arcana Cards

0 - The Fool

Keywords: New beginnings, freedom, adventure, trust and possibility.

The Fool represents the beginning of a journey.

He encourages you to approach life with curiosity and an open mind.

You may not know exactly where the path will lead, but you are being invited to take the first step.

The Fool can also remind you to prepare carefully and avoid rushing into something without considering the consequences.

Symbolism to notice:

Open landscapes may represent freedom and possibility.

The edge of a cliff may symbolise risk or stepping into the unknown.

A small bag may represent travelling lightly.

Animals may symbolise instinct, loyalty or protection.

Bright light may represent hope and optimism.

Ask yourself: What new experience am I ready to embrace?

I - The Magician

Keywords: Confidence, ability, manifestation, action and personal power.

The Magician reminds you that you already possess many of the skills and resources needed to create change.

This card encourages focused action.

It asks you to bring your ideas into the physical world rather than leaving them as dreams.

The Magician may also remind you to use your talents honestly and responsibly.

Symbolism to notice:

Tools may represent your skills and available resources.

One hand pointing upwards and one pointing downwards may represent bringing inspiration into reality.

An infinity symbol may represent unlimited potential.

Flowers may symbolise creativity and growth.

Ask yourself: Which of my abilities am I ready to use?

II - The High Priestess

Keywords: Intuition, mystery, inner wisdom, silence and the subconscious.

The High Priestess invites you to look beyond appearances.

She represents the quiet voice within you that already knows more than you may realise.

This card can appear when you need to pause, listen and allow hidden information to emerge naturally.

Not everything needs to be acted upon immediately.

Symbolism to notice:

The Moon may represent intuition and emotional cycles.

Water may symbolise the subconscious.

Curtains or pillars may represent the boundary between the known and unknown.

Scrolls or books may represent hidden knowledge.

Ask yourself: What is my intuition quietly telling me?

III - The Empress

Keywords: Creativity, abundance, beauty, nurturing and growth.

The Empress represents creation in all its forms.

She can relate to family, love, creative projects, nature, business ideas or caring for yourself and others.

This card reminds you that growth requires attention, patience and nourishment.

It may also encourage you to receive support rather than always giving to everyone else.

Symbolism to notice:

Flowers and plants may represent growth and abundance.

Water may represent emotional flow and fertility.

Comfortable surroundings may represent security and care.

A crown may represent wisdom and feminine power.

Ask yourself: What part of my life needs nurturing?

IV - The Emperor

Keywords: Leadership, stability, boundaries, authority and structure.

The Emperor represents order, responsibility and strong foundations.

He encourages you to take control of your circumstances and create a clear plan.

This card can represent a leader, parent, authority figure or the part of you that needs to become more disciplined.

The Emperor also reminds you that healthy boundaries create safety.

Symbolism to notice:

A throne may represent authority and responsibility.

Mountains may symbolise ambition and strength.

Armour may represent protection.

Square or solid shapes may represent stability.

Ask yourself: Where do I need greater structure or stronger boundaries?

V - The Hierophant

Keywords: Teaching, tradition, beliefs, spiritual guidance and learning.

The Hierophant represents knowledge that is passed from one person to another.

This card may appear when you are learning from a teacher, joining a group or exploring your personal beliefs.

It can also encourage you to consider which traditions still support you and which ones you may have outgrown.

Symbolism to notice:

Books may represent knowledge.

Keys may represent access to deeper understanding.

Religious or ceremonial imagery may represent tradition.

Students may represent learning and guidance.

Ask yourself: What am I being invited to learn?

VI - The Lovers

Keywords: Love, connection, choices, values and harmony.

The Lovers can represent an important relationship, but it is also a card of choice.

It asks you to make decisions that reflect your true values.

This card may appear when you are choosing between two paths or considering what you truly want from a relationship or situation.

Symbolism to notice:

Two people may represent partnership or choice.

An angel or guiding figure may represent higher wisdom.

Trees may represent growth and knowledge.

Light may represent honesty and clarity.

Ask yourself: Does this choice reflect who I truly am?

VII - The Chariot

Keywords: Determination, direction, progress, willpower and victory.

The Chariot represents focused movement.

It appears when you are ready to take control and move towards a goal.

Success is possible, but you must direct your energy carefully.

If different parts of you are pulling in opposite directions, progress may feel difficult.

Symbolism to notice:

A vehicle may represent forward movement.

Two animals facing different directions may represent conflicting desires.

Armour may represent protection and determination.

Stars may represent guidance.

Ask yourself: Where do I need to take control and move forward?

VIII - Strength

Keywords: Courage, compassion, patience, confidence and inner strength.

Strength is not about forcing or controlling a situation.

It represents calm courage, emotional balance and gentle influence.

This card teaches that true strength often appears through patience, kindness and self-control.

It may also encourage you to face your fears with compassion.

Symbolism to notice:

A powerful animal may represent instinct and raw emotion.

A gentle figure may represent calm control.

An infinity symbol may represent lasting inner strength.

Flowers may represent compassion and growth.

Ask yourself: How can I approach this situation with courage and kindness?

IX - The Hermit

Keywords: Reflection, solitude, wisdom, guidance and self-discovery.

The Hermit represents the need to pause and look within.

This card may appear when you need space away from outside opinions or distractions.

Time alone can help you understand what you truly feel and want.

The Hermit can also represent a wise teacher or guide.

Symbolism to notice:

A lantern may represent inner guidance.

A mountain may represent experience and wisdom.

A staff may represent support.

Darkness may symbolise the unknown or a period of reflection.

Ask yourself: What might I discover by spending time in quiet reflection?

X - Wheel of Fortune

Keywords: Change, cycles, fate, opportunity and movement.

The Wheel of Fortune reminds us that life is constantly changing.

Some circumstances are within our control, while others are not.

This card may signal an unexpected opportunity, a turning point or the beginning of a new cycle.

It encourages flexibility and trust.

Symbolism to notice:

A wheel may represent cycles and changing circumstances.

Different creatures may represent wisdom or the forces of life.

Clouds may represent movement and uncertainty.

Circular shapes may represent repetition and completion.

Ask yourself: How can I work with change rather than resist it?

XI - Justice

Keywords: Truth, fairness, balance, responsibility and consequences.

Justice asks you to look at a situation honestly.

It may relate to a decision, agreement, legal matter or the consequences of previous actions.

This card reminds you to consider the facts and take responsibility for your choices.

Symbolism to notice:

Scales may represent balance and fairness.

A sword may represent truth and clear decisions.

Symmetrical images may represent equality.

A seated figure may represent thoughtful judgement.

Ask yourself: What is the fairest and most honest choice?

XII - The Hanged Man

Keywords: Pause, surrender, patience, acceptance and a new perspective.

The Hanged Man appears when progress may require a period of waiting.

Rather than forcing an outcome, you are encouraged to pause and view the situation differently.

This is not necessarily a card of punishment or failure.

It can represent the wisdom gained when you release control.

Symbolism to notice:

An upside-down figure may represent a different viewpoint.

A calm expression may represent acceptance.

Light around the head may represent new understanding.

Stillness may represent patience.

Ask yourself: What might I see differently if I stopped trying to control the outcome?

XIII - Death

Keywords: Transformation, endings, release, transition and renewal.

Death rarely represents physical death within a tarot reading.

It symbolises the ending of one chapter and the beginning of another.

Something may need to be released so that new growth can occur.

Although change may feel uncomfortable, this card often carries the promise of renewal.

Symbolism to notice:

Sunlight may represent a new beginning.

Fallen figures may represent the ending of an old identity or situation.

Flowers may represent beauty within change.

A path may represent transition.

Ask yourself: What am I ready to release?

XIV - Temperance

Keywords: Balance, healing, patience, harmony and moderation.

Temperance encourages you to combine different parts of your life in a balanced way.

It can represent healing, cooperation or finding a middle path.

Progress may be gentle rather than dramatic.

This card reminds you that lasting change often happens gradually.

Symbolism to notice:

Flowing water may represent emotional healing.

Two containers may represent combining different energies.

One foot on land and one in water may represent balance between the practical and emotional.

A path may represent steady progress.

Ask yourself: Where can I create more balance?

XV - The Devil

Keywords: Attachment, temptation, fear, restriction and reclaiming power.

The Devil does not mean that something evil is present.

This card often highlights habits, fears, relationships or beliefs that make you feel trapped.

The restrictions may be stronger in your mind than they are in reality.

The Devil encourages honesty and personal responsibility.

It asks you to recognise where you have the power to choose differently.

Symbolism to notice:

Chains may represent attachment or limiting beliefs.

Shadows may represent hidden fears.

Material objects may represent temptation.

Figures who could free themselves may represent personal choice.

Ask yourself: What is limiting me, and how can I begin to reclaim my power?

XVI - The Tower

Keywords: Sudden change, revelation, disruption, truth and rebuilding.

The Tower represents a moment when something unstable can no longer continue.

An unexpected event or realisation may change your understanding of a situation.

Although the experience may feel unsettling, The Tower removes what was built on weak foundations.

It creates the opportunity to rebuild more honestly.

Symbolism to notice:

Lightning may represent sudden truth or awakening.

A falling tower may represent the collapse of an old structure.

Fire may represent purification and transformation.

Falling figures may represent losing control.

Ask yourself: What truth can no longer be ignored?

XVII - The Star

Keywords: Hope, healing, inspiration, peace and renewal.

The Star appears after the disruption of The Tower.

It represents hope returning after difficulty.

This card encourages you to believe in your future, reconnect with your dreams and allow healing to take place.

Symbolism to notice:

Stars may represent guidance and inspiration.

Flowing water may represent healing and emotional release.

An open landscape may represent freedom.

A peaceful figure may represent authenticity and trust.

Ask yourself: What gives me hope?

XVIII - The Moon

Keywords: Intuition, dreams, uncertainty, illusion and the subconscious.

The Moon represents what cannot yet be seen clearly.

You may be moving through uncertainty or receiving mixed messages.

This card encourages you to trust your intuition while avoiding assumptions.

Allow time for hidden information to emerge.

Symbolism to notice:

The Moon may represent emotional cycles and mystery.

Water may represent the subconscious.

A winding path may represent uncertainty.

Animals may represent instinctive reactions.

Shadows may represent fear or illusion.

Ask yourself: What do I sense, even though I cannot yet explain it?

XIX - The Sun

Keywords: Joy, confidence, success, warmth and clarity.

The Sun represents happiness, vitality and truth.

Something that was previously unclear may now be understood.

This card encourages you to express yourself openly and celebrate your progress.

Symbolism to notice:

Bright sunlight may represent clarity.

Children may represent innocence and joy.

Flowers may represent growth and positivity.

Open spaces may represent freedom.

Ask yourself: What am I ready to celebrate?

XX - Judgement

Keywords: Awakening, reflection, forgiveness, calling and renewal.

Judgement represents a moment of realisation.

You may be reviewing your past and recognising how much you have learned.

This card encourages forgiveness, acceptance and the courage to answer a deeper calling.

Symbolism to notice:

A trumpet or call may represent awakening.

Rising figures may represent renewal.

Open arms may represent acceptance.

Light may represent understanding.

Ask yourself: What am I being called to do next?

XXI - The World

Keywords: Completion, fulfilment, success, integration and achievement.

The World represents the completion of a significant journey.

A goal may have been reached, a lesson understood or a chapter successfully completed.

This card encourages you to celebrate how far you have come.

It also reminds you that every completion creates space for a new beginning.

Symbolism to notice:

A circle or wreath may represent completion.

Figures in each corner may represent balance and wholeness.

Dancing or movement may represent freedom.

An open landscape may represent possibility.

Ask yourself: What journey am I ready to complete and celebrate?

Do Not Be Afraid of the Challenging Cards

Many new tarot readers feel nervous when they first see Death, The Devil or The Tower.

These cards are not necessarily predictions of disaster, evil or physical death.

They often represent the moments in life when the greatest growth and transformation can occur.

Death may represent the end of an old chapter and the beginning of something new.

The Devil may reveal a habit, fear, attachment or belief that is limiting your freedom.

The Tower may show that an unstable situation or false belief can no longer continue.

Although these cards can feel challenging, they can also bring release, truth, freedom and positive change.

Always consider the question, the surrounding cards and your intuitive response before deciding how a card applies to a reading.

Reading Major Arcana Cards in a Spread

When a Major Arcana card appears, begin by considering its central life lesson.

Ask yourself:

What stage of The Fool’s Journey does this card represent?

Does it suggest a beginning, challenge, transformation or completion?

What emotion does the card create?

Which symbols stand out?

What is changing?

What lesson is being offered?

What choice or action may be required?

How does the card connect with the question?

Major Arcana cards can have different meanings depending on the question.

For example, The Empress may represent:

A nurturing relationship.

A creative project.

Pregnancy or motherhood.

A growing business.

The need for greater self-care.

Abundance beginning to develop.

The traditional meaning provides a foundation.

Your intuition, the question and the surrounding cards reveal how that meaning applies to the reading.

Looking Beyond the Guidebook

The guidebook is a valuable learning tool.

However, it should support your intuition rather than replace it.

Before reading the written meaning, spend a few moments observing the card.

Ask yourself:

What did I notice first?

How does this card make me feel?

Which colours dominate the image?

What is happening within the scene?

Is the energy calm, active, joyful or challenging?

Which symbols catch my attention?

Where are the characters looking?

What appears to be changing?

If this card could speak, what would it say?

How might this message relate to my life?

Very often, your first impression becomes the most personal and meaningful part of the reading.

Understanding Major Arcana Symbolism

The Major Arcana contains repeated symbols that help tell the story.

Water

Water represents emotions, healing, intuition and the subconscious.

Calm water may suggest emotional balance.

Rough water may suggest uncertainty, emotional intensity or change.

The Sun

The Sun represents clarity, confidence, success and positive energy.

It can show that the truth is becoming easier to see.

The Moon

The Moon represents intuition, dreams, mystery and hidden information.

It can encourage you to trust your instincts while remaining aware of illusion.

Stars

Stars represent hope, inspiration, healing and spiritual guidance.

Flowers and Plants

Flowers represent growth, beauty, abundance and new beginnings.

Mountains

Mountains represent challenges, ambition, strength and long-term goals.

Crowns

Crowns represent leadership, wisdom, responsibility and achievement.

Paths

Paths represent choices, journeys and the direction in which life is moving.

Doors and Archways

Doors and archways can represent opportunity, transition or entering a new stage of life.

Animals and Sea Creatures

Animals often represent instinctive qualities.

Within your Oceanic Tarot, sea creatures may symbolise emotional wisdom, transformation, protection, communication or intuition.

Notice which animals repeatedly attract your attention.

Their personal meaning may become part of your unique tarot language.

Find the Pattern

Choose five Major Arcana cards from your Oceanic Tarot deck and place them in front of you.

Without looking at the guidebook, notice whether you can find any repeated patterns.

Look for:

Colours that appear more than once.

Repeated sea creatures, animals or natural elements.

Water that appears calm, flowing or turbulent.

Light and shadow.

Similar facial expressions or body language.

Characters looking towards or away from one another.

Paths, doorways or open spaces.

Symbols that immediately attract your attention.

Ask yourself:

What connects these cards?

Do they appear to tell a story?

Does the energy become lighter or more challenging?

Is there a repeated message?

Which symbol feels most important?

Write down your observations in your tarot journal.

This exercise will help you develop your visual intuition and begin recognising the unique symbolic language of your Oceanic Tarot.

Should I Learn the Cards by Heart?

No.

One of the biggest myths about tarot is that you must memorise every meaning before you can begin reading.

You do not.

Instead:

Learn gradually.

Study one card at a time.

Observe the artwork.

Notice your first impression.

Connect the card with your own experiences.

Write down what you discover.

Return to the card at different stages of your life.

Even experienced readers continue discovering new layers of meaning.

The aim is not to repeat a perfect definition.

The aim is to understand the story of the card and communicate its message clearly.

What About Reversed Cards?

You may notice that some tarot readers interpret cards that appear reversed or upside down.

During this course, we will focus on reading the cards upright.

Developing a strong understanding of the traditional meanings, artwork and symbolism will give you the best possible foundation.

Once you feel more confident, you may choose to explore reversed cards.

However, you do not have to use reversals to give an insightful and meaningful tarot reading.

Your Week Two Tarot Spread

The Soul Journey Spread

This three-card spread will help you understand where you are on your personal journey, what you are learning and which energy will support your next step.

Card One – Where Am I Now?

This card represents your current stage of life.

Ask:

What am I currently experiencing?

Which part of The Fool’s Journey reflects my life?

What energy is influencing me?

What do I need to acknowledge?

Card Two - What Lesson Am I Learning?

This card reveals the deeper lesson within your current experience.

Ask:

What is life trying to teach me?

What pattern am I becoming aware of?

What quality am I developing?

Is there something I need to accept, change or release?

Card Three - What Energy Should I Embrace Next?

This card offers guidance for moving forward.

Ask:

What quality will support me?

What action can I take?

What should I trust?

How can I move forward with greater confidence?

Reading the Three Cards Together

Place the cards side by side.

Before opening the guidebook, ask:

Which card attracts my attention first?

Is there a clear beginning, middle and ending?

Do the cards move from challenge towards healing?

Are there repeating colours or symbols?

Are the characters facing towards or away from each other?

Does one card answer another?

Which stage of The Fool’s Journey appears most strongly?

What story are the cards telling?

Write down your intuitive message before checking the traditional meanings.

Week Two Practice

During this week, I would like you to:

✔ Lay out all 22 Major Arcana cards in numerical order.

✔ Follow the story from The Fool to The World.

✔ Choose one Major Arcana card to study each day.

✔ Complete a daily Major Arcana card draw.

✔ Notice repeating colours and symbols.

✔ Find one Major Arcana card that reflects your life today.

✔ Complete the Soul Journey Spread.

✔ Continue writing in your tarot journal.

✔ Trust your first impression before checking the guidebook.

Week Two Meditation – Walking the Fool’s Path

Find somewhere quiet where you will not be disturbed.

Sit comfortably and place your feet on the floor.

Take a slow breath in.

Pause gently.

Then breathe out.

Repeat this a few times, allowing your body and mind to relax.

Close your eyes.

Imagine yourself standing beside The Fool at the beginning of a new path.

The air feels fresh and full of possibility.

Ahead of you is the journey through the Major Arcana.

One by one, the characters and energies of the Major Arcana begin to appear.

You may see The Magician showing you the tools you already possess.

You may sense The High Priestess inviting you to trust your intuition.

You may feel the warmth of The Empress or the strength of The Emperor.

Continue along the path.

Notice which card or character steps forward first.

Which one makes you feel most comfortable?

Which one feels familiar?

Which one challenges you?

Which one appears to have a message for you?

Do not try to analyse the experience.

Simply notice what appears.

When you feel ready, imagine yourself thanking the cards for their guidance.

Slowly bring your attention back to the room.

Take a deep breath and gently open your eyes.

Write down everything you experienced before looking at your guidebook.

Jayne’s Tip

“The Major Arcana isn’t simply a collection of cards. It is the story of every life. Don’t try to memorise everything at once. Spend time with each card, notice how it makes you feel and allow the symbolism to speak to you. Over time, the Major Arcana becomes less about remembering meanings and more about recognising your own journey.”

Jayne

Ocean Wisdom

The sea is constantly changing.

Each wave that reaches the shore is different from the last.

Some waves arrive gently.

Others change the landscape completely.

Life follows the same rhythm.

Every challenge, opportunity, ending and new beginning shapes who we become.

The Major Arcana reminds us that no matter where we are today, our journey is always unfolding.

Trust each stage.

Every chapter has something to teach you.

WEEK 2 WORKBOOK

The Major Arcana - The Journey of the Soul

Theme: Every life is a journey, and every Major Arcana card represents a lesson along the way.

Welcome to Your Week Two Workbook

This workbook has been created to accompany Week Two of your Learn Tarot with Psychic Sisters course.

This week, you will begin exploring the deeper meanings and symbolism of the 22 Major Arcana cards.

Take your time.

You do not need to memorise every meaning.

Use these pages to record your first impressions, personal experiences and intuitive responses.

Your relationship with the cards will develop naturally through regular practice.

My Journey This Week

Which Major Arcana card best represents my life today?

Card name:

Why did I choose this card?

What stage of The Fool’s Journey do I feel I am experiencing?

☐ A new beginning

☐ Discovering my abilities

☐ Learning to trust my intuition

☐ Developing confidence

☐ Making an important choice

☐ Moving towards a goal

☐ Facing a challenge

☐ Spending time in reflection

☐ Experiencing change

☐ Releasing the past

☐ Healing and rebuilding

☐ Completing an important chapter

Why does this stage feel relevant?

What lesson am I currently learning?

What would I like to understand more clearly this week?

The Fool’s Journey

Lay out all 22 Major Arcana cards in numerical order, beginning with The Fool and ending with The World.

Spend a few minutes following the story through the artwork.

What Do I Notice?

How does the imagery change as the journey progresses?

Which part of the journey feels the most positive?

Which part feels the most challenging?

Where does transformation appear?

Where does hope return?

Which card appears to represent completion?

What story do I believe the cards are telling?

Exploring the Three Stages

Stage One - Discovering Yourself

The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Hierophant and The Lovers.

Which card attracts me most?

Why?

What personal quality does this card represent?

What might I learn from it?

Stage Two - Life’s Lessons and Challenges

The Chariot, Strength, The Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, The Hanged Man, Death and Temperance.

Which card attracts me most?

Why?

Which card feels most challenging?

Why?

What lesson might this card offer?

Stage Three - Transformation and Awakening

The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon, The Sun, Judgement and The World.

Which card attracts me most?

Why?

Which card represents hope to me?

Which card represents transformation?

Which card represents completion?

Three Cards That Stand Out

Choose three Major Arcana cards that immediately attract your attention.

Card One

Card name:

What did I notice first?

Why do I think this card attracted me?

How does it make me feel?

Which colours stand out?

Which symbols do I notice?

What might this card be reflecting in my life?

Card Two

Card name:

What did I notice first?

Why do I think this card attracted me?

How does it make me feel?

Which colours stand out?

Which symbols do I notice?

If this card could speak, what would it say?

Card Three

Card name:

What did I notice first?

Why do I think this card attracted me?

How does it make me feel?

Which colours stand out?

Which symbols do I notice?

What lesson might this card be offering?

Looking Beyond the Guidebook

Choose one Major Arcana card without reading its traditional meaning.

Card name:

What do I notice first?

What is happening within the picture?

Which colours stand out?

Which symbols catch my attention?

Are there people, animals or sea creatures?

What might they represent?

Is the energy calm, active, joyful or challenging?

How does the card make me feel?

What was my first thought?

If this card could speak, what would it say?

My Intuitive Interpretation

Now read the guidebook.

The Traditional Meaning

Which parts matched my first impression?

What new meaning did I discover?

What did this exercise teach me about my intuition?

My Major Arcana Study Pages

Use this section to study seven Major Arcana cards during the week.

Day One

Card name and number:

Keywords:

My first impression:

Colours and symbols:

Traditional meaning:

What this card means to me:

A question I would ask this card:

Day Two

Card name and number:

Keywords:

My first impression:

Colours and symbols:

Traditional meaning:

What this card means to me:

A question I would ask this card:

Day Three

Card name and number:

Keywords:

My first impression:

Colours and symbols:

Traditional meaning:

What this card means to me:

A question I would ask this card:

Day Four

Keywords:

My first impression:

Colours and symbols:

Traditional meaning:

What this card means to me:

A question I would ask this card:

Day Five

Keywords:

My first impression:

Colours and symbols:

Traditional meaning:

What this card means to me:

A question I would ask this card:

Day Six

Keywords:

My first impression:

Colours and symbols:

Traditional meaning:

What this card means to me:

A question I would ask this card:

Day Seven

Keywords:

My first impression:

Colours and symbols:

Traditional meaning:

What this card means to me:

A question I would ask this card:

Exploring Major Arcana Symbolism

Choose one card containing a symbol that interests you.

Card name:

Water

Is the water calm, flowing or turbulent?

What emotional feeling does it create?

The Sun, Moon or Stars

Which of these symbols appear?

What might they represent?

Animals or Sea Creatures

Which creatures appear?

What qualities do I associate with them?

Paths, Doors or Mountains

What journey or challenge might they represent?

Light and Darkness

Which is most dominant?

How does it affect the meaning of the card?

The Symbol That Feels Most Important

The symbol is:

I believe it represents:

It feels important because:

Comparing Two Major Arcana Cards

Choose two cards that appear very different.

Card One:

Card Two:

How do their colours differ?

How do their emotions differ?

What lesson does Card One offer?

What lesson does Card Two offer?

Could these cards represent different stages of the same experience?

What story could they tell together?

My Soul Journey Spread

Card One - Where Am I Now?

Card:

My first impression:

Which colours and symbols stand out?

What stage of The Fool’s Journey might this represent?

Traditional meaning:

How does this card reflect my life now?

Card Two - What Lesson Am I Learning?

Card:

My first impression:

Which colours and symbols stand out?

Traditional meaning:

What lesson might this card be revealing?

Is there something I need to accept, change or release?

Card Three - What Energy Should I Embrace Next?

Card:

My first impression:

Which colours and symbols stand out?

Traditional meaning:

What quality is this card encouraging me to develop?

What action could I take?

Reading the Cards Together

Which card attracted my attention first?

Do any colours or symbols repeat?

Do the cards move from challenge towards healing?

Does one card answer another?

Which stage of The Fool’s Journey appears most strongly?

What story are the three cards telling?

Overall Message

The message I receive from this spread is:

One action I can take is:

My Daily Major Arcana Journal

Each morning, choose one Major Arcana card and ask:

What important lesson or energy should I be aware of today?

Monday

Card drawn:

My first impression:

Symbol or colour noticed:

What happened today?

How did the card’s energy appear?

Tuesday

Card drawn:

My first impression:

Symbol or colour noticed:

What happened today?

How did the card’s energy appear?

Wednesday

Card drawn:

Card drawn:

My first impression:

Symbol or colour noticed:

What happened today?

How did the card’s energy appear?

Thursday

Card drawn:

My first impression:

Symbol or colour noticed:

What happened today?

How did the card’s energy appear?

Friday

Card drawn:

My first impression:

Symbol or colour noticed:

What happened today?

How did the card’s energy appear?

Saturday

Card drawn:

My first impression:

Symbol or colour noticed:

What happened today?

How did the card’s energy appear?

Sunday

Card drawn:

My first impression:

Symbol or colour noticed:

What happened today?

How did the card’s energy appear?

My Most Inspiring Card

Card name:

Card drawn:

My first impression:

Symbol or colour noticed:

What happened today?

How did the card’s energy appear?

My Most Challenging Card

Card name:

What was my first reaction?

Why did the card feel challenging?

What does it represent symbolically?

What helpful lesson could it offer?

Has my opinion of the card changed after studying it?

Major Arcana Keywords

Write one or two words that help you remember each card.

The Fool: ____________________________________________

The Magician: ________________________________________

The High Priestess: ___________________________________

The Empress: _________________________________________

The Emperor: _________________________________________

The Hierophant: ______________________________________

The Lovers: __________________________________________

The Chariot: __________________________________________

Strength: _____________________________________________

The Hermit: ___________________________________________

Wheel of Fortune: _____________________________________

Justice: ______________________________________________

The Hanged Man: ______________________________________

Death: _______________________________________________

Temperance: __________________________________________

The Devil: ____________________________________________

The Tower: ____________________________________________

The Star: _____________________________________________

The Moon: ____________________________________________

The Sun: ______________________________________________

Judgement: ___________________________________________

The World: ____________________________________________

Week Two Reflection

Which Major Arcana card inspired me most?

Why?

Which card challenged me?

What have I learned about The Fool’s Journey?

Which stage of the journey reflects my life today?

What have I learned about myself?

What surprised me this week?

Which symbols did I notice repeatedly?

When did I feel most connected to my intuition?

My confidence is growing because:

Confidence Check

☐ 1 Star – I am beginning to recognise the cards.

☐ 2 Stars – I understand some of the main meanings.

☐ 3 Stars – I can connect the meanings with the artwork.

☐ 4 Stars – I am beginning to read the cards intuitively.

☐ 5 Stars – I feel confident exploring the Major Arcana.

Why did I choose this rating?

One thing I would like to explore next week:

Jayne’s Weekly Reflection

“The Major Arcana is the story of every life. Don’t try to memorise all 22 cards at once. Spend time with the artwork, notice the symbolism and connect each card with your own experiences. The more personal the cards become, the easier they are to understand.”

With love,

Jayne Wallace
Founder, Psychic Sisters

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See You in Week Three

Next week, we will explore the Minor Arcana and discover how the four suits reflect our emotions, thoughts, ambitions and everyday experiences.