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

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