
XXI. The World
Element: Earth (🜃)
Planet: Saturn (♄)
Hebrew Letter: Tav (ת)
Kabbalistic Path: 32
Upright
Keywords: Completion; fulfillment; harmony; wholeness; accomplishment
Events: Successfully reaching a major goal; achieving a sense of unity and balance; spiritual enlightenment; significant life achievements; traveling the world; feeling whole and content
Personality: Wise; accomplished; balanced; deeply in tune with life's cycles
Mental State: Fulfilled; content; at peace
Advice: Celebrate your accomplishments; embrace the next phase of your journey with confidence
Card Imagery: A celestial dancer moves gracefully within a wreath, symbolizing eternal cycles and completion.
Symbolism:
- Wreath – Represents wholeness, cycles, and infinite possibilities
- Dancing Figure – Symbolizes freedom, completion, and mastery
- Four Figures – Represent the four elements, zodiac signs, and the fixed signs of the tarot: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius
- Blue Background – Represents cosmic wisdom and spiritual understanding
Reversed
Keywords: Incompletion; stagnation; resistance; lack of closure
Events: Feeling stuck despite nearing the end of a journey; lack of fulfillment after a long effort; delays in reaching completion; fear of moving to the next phase
Personality: Uncertain; hesitant; struggles with closure
Mental State: Restless; unfulfilled; seeking resolution
Advice: Embrace change and move forward; recognize the lessons learned from your journey
Card Imagery: A. The dancer, feeling sorrow, closes herself off. B. The grand gates of the new world are shut and locked.
Symbolism:
- Unfinished Wreath – Represents incompleteness and uncertainty
- Slowed Movement – Hesitation in embracing new opportunities