The World

A perfect ending, a new beginning

At first glance, the central hand appears to be reaching for the wand—but on closer inspection, it’s clear that the wand is not being grasped. Instead, it is a manifestation of the hand’s own light—a symbol born of its power. With two outer hands forming a circular shape (symbolizing completion), the image conveys the meaning: "I am the world, I am perfection." Yet this circle also represents a boundary, a symbol of limits and rules.

The four fixed signs of the zodiac—Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius—having once appeared in the Wheel of Fortune, now reach their complete form, showing fulfillment and mastery.

The Saturn symbol ♄ is subtly integrated into the composition, corresponding to The World’s ruling planet. It reflects the card’s core message: while The World signifies success and completion, such achievement is the result of time, endurance, and maturity. It is not instantaneous, but earned through sustained effort—a fitting close to the Major Arcana.

Corresponding Planet:: Saturn (responsibility, limitations, maturity, delays, discipline)

UPRIGHT

Meaning: wish fulfillment, peak achievement, success, completion, closure, integration, wholeness, slow accumulation over time, stability, fulfillment, broad perspective, self-realization, recognition, sense of accomplishment

REVERSED

Meaning: delays, setbacks, stagnation, obstacles, tardiness, inability to commit, overthinking, discomfort with the present, seeking wholeness, fear of the unknown, incompleteness, imperfection, broken dreams, instability, poor planning, lack of focus

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