The World card meaning

Symbols in the picture

Laurel wreath

An oval laurel wreath surrounds the figure at the center. It stands for the achievement of finishing a stage all the way through.

Figures in the four corners

An angel, an eagle, a lion and a bull sit in the four corners. They show a balance where every element is evenly in place.

Dancing figure

A figure draped in a purple scarf dances with a wand in each hand. It means the freedom of handling everything naturally.

Based on the Rider-Waite-Smith deck illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909.

When it comes up upright

A long-running matter reaches a milestone. The time you've put in gathers into visible results, so go ahead and give yourself real credit. Once the wrap-up is done, a bigger stage is waiting.

Love

You understand each other well and fit together comfortably. It's a good time to bring up moving to the next step. If you're single, caring for yourself wholeheartedly draws in a good connection.

Work and study

You can finish the project you're in charge of and have your results recognized. Tidying up the ending cleanly leads to your next chance. The energy is also good for work tied to overseas or faraway places.

Money

You're on track to reach the amount or plan you aimed for. It's fine to mark what you've achieved with a small celebration. Setting your next goal ahead of time keeps the momentum going.

When it comes up reversed

You're almost there, but one last piece remains. Closure keeps getting delayed and that can be frustrating. You don't need to start over. Find the one missing part and fill it in, and you're close to done.

Love

The relationship may feel like it's stuck in one spot. Check whether there are feelings you haven't worked through. Start again by keeping one small promise.

Work and study

Work tends to drag at the finishing stage. Make a list of what's left and cross things off one by one. Right now, finishing matters more than being perfect.

Money

A plan you'd been saving toward steadily may unravel at the end. Break the goal into smaller pieces and set it again. Smaller steps give you the stamina to see it through.

When it shows another person's feelings

Upright

They're satisfied with the relationship and feel secure. They're naturally picturing a future together. Their feelings have settled quite firmly.

Reversed

They value the relationship but still have unresolved feelings. They hesitate to take one more step. If you wait without rushing, they'll feel more at ease.

If you ask a yes-or-no question

Closer to Yes. This card means what you wanted is entering its completion stage. If you take care of the wrap-up, it leads to a good result.

If it comes up as your card of the day

Something wraps up well. Give yourself a word of praise.

One-line advice Give yourself plenty of praise for seeing it through.

Good to know

In the Western astrology tradition (the Golden Dawn system), this card is linked to Saturn. It carries the number XXI and is card 22 of the 22 Major Arcana.