The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Greater Arcanas

The Greater Arcana consists of 22 cards that represent major life principles and archetypes in the tarot deck.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The Greater Arcana and Lesser Arcana work together in tarot divination to provide a comprehensive understanding of the querent's situation and karma.

Planetary CardsSubstance

The Greater Arcana's planetary cards represent the influences of celestial bodies on human affairs and provide key insights during divinations.

Suit Of WandsConcept

The Suit of Wands is part of the Greater Arcana tarot deck, representing actions and willpower.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Greater Arcanas & Lesser Arcanas

The Greater Arcana and Lesser Arcana work together in tarot divination to provide a comprehensive understanding of the querent's situation and karma.

II. Lesser Arcanas & Concept

The Lesser Arcana represents personal circumstances and daily life activities, often providing immediate practical advice and insights during divination.

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I. Greater Arcanas & Planetary Cards

The Greater Arcana's planetary cards represent the influences of celestial bodies on human affairs and provide key insights during divinations.

II. Planetary Cards & Horoscope

Horoscopes, like planetary cards, involve the placement and interpretation of celestial bodies to understand and predict one's life path and events.