The World Tarot Card Meaning

A massive elliptical wreath of laurel flowers encircles the central nude woman, forming the main scene. The woman's dancing movements echo the divine creatures in the clouds around her.

The female figure within the wreath represents the goddess of the new world. There are many opinions about the identity of this goddess. Perhaps she is from the scene of Revelation, the new bride of the new world, and also the original undifferentiated Adam. She could also be a goddess from another religion, the androgynous cosmic god of Hinduism. Some even believe that this figure symbolizes one of the "Three Wise Men", who has reached the highest level of enlightenment, pursued the truth, and the wreath is the "crown of the wise man".

In short, she is a perfect integration, an ideal, the ultimate hope of mankind, a perfect form, and the prototype of the human form that people yearn for. It can be said that this figure is androgynous, just like many of the previous cards, appearing in a special gender when needed. This goddess, like the goddess of the "Star" card, also symbolizes "Truth", but it is more pure and absolute.

The goddess wears a wreath of laurel flowers on her head, which echoes the outer wreath, a cycle of mutual reflection like a mirror. The wreath is the goddess's crown and also symbolizes the manifestation of truth. The golden long hair is elegantly fluttering, with the same rhythm as the fluttering ribbons, also integrating the crown on the head with the ribbons on the body.

The purple scarf is gently tied at the waist, wrapping the goddess's body softly. This spiral ribbon extends from the head to the feet, blown by the breeze, which is the goddess's clothing, and also covers the private parts. The purple ribbon represents the winding state and also the mode of operation of energy. The goddess holds a stick in each hand, which seems to be a dance tool, they are a wand and a magic wand, symbolizing many meanings. These two magic wands are not short, and the ends are drop-shaped, the same shape as the magic wand in the magician's hand. The goddess holds the double sticks, and the power seems to be higher, and there is a meaning of balance between left and right. Holding the "double sticks" is also to correspond to the "double pillars", and the shape of the sticks is very similar to the pillars of the hall.

The goddess's dance posture, stepping on a beautiful pace, dancing the eternal dance, she follows the ribbon, dancing the song of life, stepping on the magical cosmic rhythm. The goddess practices lightly and easily, but seems to have a mysterious energy. The magic wand held by the goddess has the effect of connecting and sensing various magnetic fields, and the ribbon on her body also seems to indicate that energy is drawn from the feet to the top of the head, and the energy is swirling on the body.

The huge wreath around the goddess is composed of green leaves, forming an ellipse. This is the highest level of crown, the highest glory that can be reached by the world, and a symbol of perfection. The upper and lower ends of the wreath are also tied with red ribbons, forming an infinite interlocking cycle symbol, representing the echo and connection between the upper and lower, heaven and earth, and also implying an endless connection cycle. The space inside the wreath is another dimension, the world in the mirror. The goddess wanders in it, but is not restricted. The mood in the world, there is a person dancing, is the real happiness and pleasure. The circle is a complete meaning, and can also be seen as the image of OK.

The four living creatures in the Bible appear again in the four corners of the picture, sometimes called the four divine beasts, are the incarnation of the four evangelists, and also the image representation of the magical "four-letter holy name" JVHV. The four divine beasts gather around the wreath, as if linked with the wreath, giving the wreath more life perception. The position of the four divine beasts is exactly the same as in the Wheel of Fortune, with the human head on the left, the eagle head on the right, the cow head on the left, and the lion head on the right. However, their appearances and expressions are different, and the directions of their faces are also different from the Wheel of Fortune.

The four divine beasts in the World card show bright colors and clear head portraits, no longer small pictures of the whole body, and their faces are complete and clear. At this time, the wings of the four divine beasts are not visible, and they are silent and no longer recite scriptures. They are no longer involved in the rotation of fate, because the mission has been completed, and the world is already complete and peaceful. The reappearance of the four living creatures represents the reorganization of the four elements, and also represents the arrival of God, sending the four divine beasts to inspect the new world first. At this time, the four divine beasts are divine guardians, watching the dance of the goddess.

This card has a blue sky as the background, with the clear white clouds behind the goddess, presenting a peaceful meaning. All the characters in the picture are born out of nothing, floating in the air, which is the most magical depiction method, and the space created in the wreath makes the effect of dimension transformation more intense.

The design of the World card has many elements to echo, connect, and integrate with each of the previous cards. As the last major secret, the content theme is related to "the end", which cannot be ignored. It must show the best and the end of the cosmic system, and depict a deeper feeling, and the secret is hidden in it, the cosmic ecstasy is when it understands itself in God.

The Wreath

The oval wreath, often seen as a lemniscate or symbol of infinity, represents the totality of the world, success, and completion. It’s a symbol of victory, achievement, and being surrounded by the protection and grace of the universe.

The Dancing Figure

At the center, the dancing figure signifies the end of the Fool’s journey, having found joy and wholeness. She is the essence of balance and realization, having integrated all lessons from the Major Arcana.

The Four Creatures

Each corner of the card displays a creature: a man, an eagle, a bull, and a lion. These represent the four Evangelists of the Christian tradition, as well as the four elements (air, water, earth, and fire). They indicate harmony between all facets of life and the spiritual and material worlds.

The Wands

The dancing figure holds two wands, symbolizing balance and mastery over the material and spiritual realms. They echo the magician’s power to manifest reality through will.

The Flowing Scarf

Wrapped around the dancing figure is a flowing scarf. The way the scarf flows around the dancer is indicative of the seamless integration of life’s experiences. It’s a dance between the spiritual and the physical, the conscious and the subconscious. This intertwining suggests that the individual has achieved a sense of unity and wholeness with all aspects of their being.

The Red Ribbons

The red ribbons that form a cross pattern around the wreath signify the integration of the four elements and the four creatures. It also hints at the alchemical process, indicating that both the spiritual and material worlds have been mastered and united in the dancer’s journey.