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The twenty-two trump cards of the Major Arcana represent
the various archetypal energies that reside within each of
us. It is this underlying and influential energy that often
goes unacknowledged. Yet, at the same time, it performs an
essential role in how we respond to situations as we travel
along the journey of life.

We begin our trip through the Tarot, as the Fool, childlike,
free, and full of optimism. To the Fool, the world offers
boundless opportunities that feed our desire for
spontaneity, entertainment, and adventure. For the Fool,
it is not about the final destination; instead, the purpose of
the journey lies in the experiences and possibilities for
gratification. When we encounter the Magician, that is
when we take control, no longer content with going with
the flow, we accept accountability for the outcome.

It is through the Magician that we learn how to pull
together resources that will create an aspired
transformation. It is here that we recognize our power and
the magic we hold within.

The High Priestess moves between the material and
spiritual realms. When she appears, she comes as an
advisor and serves as a connection to our higher self or
subconscious mind. It is the voice of the High Priestess that
signals when and when not to act.

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