The Major Arcana
Twenty-two archetypes tell one story, from the first step of The Fool to the completion of The World. Each is also a possible tarot birth card.
Last updated: October 4, 2026
Reading the Major Arcana in Order
The Major Arcana is often read as a journey: The Fool (0) sets out, meets teachers and tests, passes through crisis and renewal, and arrives at The World (XXI). Because every birth card comes from this sequence, the card number also shows where in the journey a theme sits.
To find which of these cards belong to your birth date, calculate your birth cards. For how numbers shape meaning, see tarot numerology.
Your Birth Date Has a Story to Tell
Discover the Major Arcana archetypes associated with your birth date.