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The World
Card XXI
Ruled By Saturn

As we
reach the World card, the cycle begun by the Fool is
completed. A dancer clothed only in a scarf dances with in
a wreath. In the corners of the card are seen four figures
of a man, a bull, a lion and an eagle, representing first,
the four elements; secondly the four fixed signs of the
zodiac, Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio here, Scorpios
shown a sits alternative symbol of an eagle); and thirdly,
the Four evangelists Matthew Mark, Luke and John. They may
also represent the four cardinal directions, the four
winds, etc. The semi-clad dancer seems female, but it is
claimed that it is in fact hermaphrodite, having
characteristics of both sexes and thus reconciling all
opposites.
Meaning: The completion of any task. The rewards of labor
and success. Triumph in all your undertakings. The end of
one cycle and the start of
another. This is considered the best card in the Pack,
showing that battles are over and triumph is yours.
Reversed meaning: Success is yet to be won. Perhaps your
own insecurity stands in the way of completion. Too great
an attachment to what is at the expense of what could be.
You may be lacking in vision.
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