INTEGRATION ACCOMPLISHMENT INVOLVEMENT FULFILLMENT
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INTEGRATING experiencing wholeness bringing parts together achieving dynamic balance combining creating synthesis joining together working in unison Reversed Early Phase: You may begin to feel whole. Everything may start coming together. A spirit of unity may develop. A synthesis may become possible. You may be approaching a time of togetherness. Late Phase: A combination is coming apart. People are no longer united. You're losing your sense of completeness. The parts are separating. There's less coordination now. |
ACCOMPLISHING realizing your goals prospering achieving your heart's desire seeing dreams come true flourishing finding a beautiful solution Reversed Early Phase: You may be moving toward your goals. Achievements may become possible. A dream may start to be realized. You may start taking your first steps toward success. Prosperity may be returning. Late Phase: An accomplishment is behind you. A period of achievement is over. You're no longer meeting your goals. The chance to realize your dream is fading. The era of prosperity is ending. |
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contributing healing rendering a service using a gift or talent sharing what you have giving of yourself feeling engaged being active Reversed Early Phase: You may begin to get involved. Someone may join the effort. You're getting ready to contribute. A desire to serve may grow. Connections may be forged in the future. Late Phase: There's less involvement now. You're no longer feeling engaged. Someone is pulling away. A period of intense activity is ending. The focus on serving is decreasing. |
FEELING FULFILLED savoring the present taking pleasure in life enjoying peace of mind getting satisfaction finding contentment counting your blessings Reversed Early Phase: You may become more contented. Moments of happiness may start to happen. A feeling of satisfaction may grow. A time of fulfillment may be approaching. Late Phase: There's less satisfaction now. You're not as content as you were. The mood of happiness is fading. You no longer have peace of mind. |
Description
It's Thanksgiving Day. You've just finished a delicious meal, and there's a hot mug of coffee in your hand. Friends and family are arguing about the latest fiasco, the baby's cooing at you from across the table, and your feet are rubbing the belly of a devoted mutt. You're happy, fulfilled, and truly thankful (at least until you have to start the dishes!). For this moment, the World and everything in it is yours.
We all recognize this feeling. It can come at any time or place and is always welcome. We can feel it at home raking the leaves or on the world stage accepting the Nobel Prize. It can seem quiet and simple, or wild and glorious. What is this feeling, and where does it come from? Card 21 can help us find out.
A major element of happiness is wholeness—the sense that everything is working together in harmony. Not in a static way, but with dynamic balance. Involvement is also important. To be happy, we must feel connected—engaged with what is around us. There is also accomplishment—knowing that we have goals and are moving toward them successfully. When all these elements come together, we feel fulfilled and blessed.
The World represents these moments and all that goes into them. In readings, it is a very positive sign that you are in a position to realize your heart's desire. What that is for you depends on the situation, but it will always feel great. Remember, though, that Card 21 is a symbol of active contribution and service. To hold the World in our hands, we must give of ourselves to it. That is the source of true happiness.
Some Possible Opposing Cards
Hermit—isolation
Four of Cups—lack of involvement, apathy, withdrawal
Five of Wands—working at cross-purposes, lack of integration
Some Possible Reinforcing Cards
Temperance—integration, synthesis, combination
Sun—accomplishment, achievements
Nine of Cups—achieving your heart's desire
Ten of Cups—happiness, emotional fulfillment
Ten of Pentacles—affluence, material fulfillment
Tarot Keywords Minor Arcana—Ace to Ten
