The World

Imagery and symbolism

Inside a large laurel wreath tied with red ribbons, a figure wrapped in a long sash dances lightly, holding a wand in each hand. In the clouds at the four corners are the angel, eagle, lion and bull that also appear on the Wheel of Fortune. The laurel wreath stands for victory and completion, and the dancing pose for a state in which every element has come together in harmony. Traditionally the World is the final chapter of the Major Arcana journey, representing the fulfillment of finishing a cycle completely. At the same time it carries a sense of cycles: every ending leads back to the new journey of the Fool.

Upright

My day	Today is good for neatly wrapping up what you have been working on. Give yourself a round of applause for what you finish.
Work	You can complete a stage and take stock of your results. Use this experience to imagine a bigger stage.
Relationships & love	You feel at ease accepting each other as you are. Look back on the time you have walked together and share your gratitude.
What is on my mind	A long-held worry may reach a conclusion. As much as you bring to a close, you become ready to begin a new journey.

Reversed

My day	It may feel like one last piece is missing. Today, fully finish one task that is almost done.
Work	Your energy may flag a little in the final stretch. Breaking the remaining work into small pieces lets you finish lightly.
Relationships & love	If there is an unfinished conversation in your relationship, calmly bring it to a close. A small resolution opens the door to the next stage.
What is on my mind	The pressure to finish perfectly may be holding you back. A good-enough finish is still a fine completion.

Advice

Acknowledge and celebrate the road you have traveled. That sense of fullness becomes the strength for your next journey.

As you complete this cycle, what have you learned, and where would you like to go next?