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A deck of Tarot cards numbers seventy eight cards in total. The cards have two groupings which are the 'Major Arcana' group and the 'Minor Arcana' Group. Each group has its own unique function when the read by a Tarot Card reader, The Major Arcana cards are very distinctive and designed to stand out as they are of great importance.

When having a Tarot reading it is the Major Arcana cards that a person should give the most importance to. These cards deal with things that can have a big effect on the future such as making big decisions or the right choices at the right time.

It is hard not to take notice of Major Arcana cards as they stand out with their bright vivid coloring and design. I'm sure this is intentional so as alert both the Tarot card reader and client of the cards importance and ensure they take note.

The major arcana cards consist of a total of 22 cards. They are numbered from zero to 21. On the number zero card is The Fool. The highest of the major arcana cards is the number 21, which is on The World card. As previously stated, these cards are a representation of the major dealings in the individuals life, or their life path. On the zero card The Fool stands for the beginning or starting point and The World is a symbol for the ending or the finishing point. The remaining cards show the trials, tribulations and life lessons that the individual needs to learn. These lessons can range from addiction, which is represented by The Devil card to love which is represented by The Lovers card.

When the major arcana cards show up during a reading, they are trying to inform the person of a major situation in their life. This can be something at work, such as a job promotion to a legal matter. Be sure to pay close attention to the cards, especially if they continuously show up during your reading. They could be telling you that you have to deal with a specific situation before you will be able to move ahead in your life. This could also mean there is a decision that must be made, and it will effect your future.

The remaining 56 cards are the minor arcana cards. Each of these cards symbolize the trials of the individuals everyday life. These are the situations and circumstances that can be changed by the individual.

There are also four groups within the Minor Arcana and it is not unusual for these groups tot change their symbols during a reading to allow the Tarot reader to get a better grasp of the meaning. Simply put the four groups are: 'Cups' that are a sign of conflict. Swords that relate to relationships. 'Pentangles' that symbolize money. And 'Wands' that relate to ideas.

When someone is having a reading it is common for both Minor and Major Arcana cards to show up. In general because Major Arcana cards are dealing with destiny they are unable to be changed and their importance should not be underestimated. The decisions of a person can alter the minor arcana cards and are modified by the reader as information is gained.

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