Major vs. Minor Arcana
The clearest first distinction in tarot is between the Major and Minor Arcana. Knowing which group a card belongs to immediately tells you how loudly it's speaking.
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The 22 Major Arcana
The Majors are numbered 0–21 and carry no suit. They represent archetypes and pivotal forces — fate, transformation, the great lessons. When a Major appears, it usually points to a central theme of the reading.
The Fool
The Magician
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