If we analyze a
typical tarot deck which has 78 cards, we can divide it into three parts – 22
cards in major arcana, and 40 numbered cards and 16 court cards in minor
arcana.
In this article,
I will talk about angel and devil cards which are Judgement, Temperance, Death,
and The Devil of major arcana.
I have already
talked about the order and sequence of Major Arcana in my previous article, Women and Men on Throne in the Major Arcana, and please check it out before reading
this article.
‘Angels and Devils’ is the second category of Major Arcana in my tarot learning system.
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Judgement
Judgement is
No.20 card in major arcana and it’s associated with the planet Pluto. It represents rebirth.
This signals the
ending of a major issue and the beginning of a new significance in your life.
It's time to put the past behind you and embrace the new possibilities ahead of
you.
This card can
also indicate a wake-up call for you to trust your own judgement and step into
your power.
If it’s in
reverse, it shows that you are too stubborn to see the reality and make the
necessary changes. Universe is showing you the signals and you are refusing to
see the signs.
Sometimes this
reversal can indicate that you see the signs, but you just don't trust your own
judgement maybe due to fear, or your doubt on your capabilities.
On the other
hand, it can also mean you are making terrible judgement and going ahead in
spite of red flags.
Temperance
Temperance is
No. 14 in major arcana and it’s associated with the astrological sign
Sagittarius.
This card
symbolizes peace, balance, patience, and healing. This card suggests you stay
in balance and find the middle ground for the situation you are asking about.
Don’t make rush
decision and test the water first as the figure in the picture.
Related post: Manifesting with Water
If this card is
in reverse, it means your energy is unstable and you are leaning to an extreme.
You are impatience and losing your footing over a situation.
It is saying
that you need to stay calm, make conscious choices and go with the flow.
Death
Whenever I see
the word death, it reminds me of the book named ‘Death Is My BFF.’
Anyway, Death is
No. 13 in the major arcana and associates with the zodiac sign Scorpio. (I
wonder whether this is the reason most people have wariness for No. 13 and
Scorpio sign.)
There is a
misconception about this card. People are afraid that this card will show up in
their reading as they think it represents physical death. Absolutely not!
Death is not a
scary card because it means something significant is about to come to an end to
clear the way for a new beginning, in other words, transformation.
This is the card
you want to see when you're thinking about ending or giving up a significant
thing and making a big change in your life.
Death in reverse
in a reading means that you have fears and limiting beliefs which are blocking
the way to your new beginning.
You are also
clinging to some things and habits which do not serve your new purpose anymore.
So, it’s advising you to let go and not to be resisting to change.
The Devil
The Devil is
card number 15 and associated with the zodiac sign Capricorn which is ruled by
the planet Saturn in astrology.
The Devil is
another one of those tarot cards that people are dreaded to see in a reading.
The Devil
symbolizes bondage, trap, addiction, slave to a desire or something, dark or
gloomy situation, negativity and misery.
Related post: How to choose your first tarot deck
Sometimes, this
card shows that instead of being a victim, you are the oppressor. Maybe you are
becoming a controlling boss in professional setting, or you are a jealous and
dominant one in your romance, and it’s harming the relationship.
This card is not
a happy card to see in upright position.
But you would be
relieved to see this card in reverse. It shows you are now free from a bad
situation. You are not a slave to your obsession and addiction anymore.
You're back in
control of your life finally.
Conclusion
This is the end
of Angels and Devils category. I believe now you know the meaning of Judgement,
Temperance, Death, and The Devil of major arcana.
I will be
talking about the third category of major arcana in another article. See you
soon.





















