Tarot Number Meanings

The Major Arcana are the named or numbered cards in a cartomantic tarot pack, the name being originally given by occultists to the trump cards of a normal tarot pack used for playing card games.

What does the number 12 mean in tarot?

12. THE HANGED MAN. —Wisdom, circumspection, discernment, trials, sacrifice, intuition, divination, prophecy. Reversed: Selfishness, the crowd, body politic. There is a halo burning brightly around the hanged man's head, signifying a higher learning or an enlightenment.

Why is 12 the perfect number?

The prominence of the number, particularly in the Western world, stems from the historical influence of the Judeo-Christian tradition, says University of Toronto religion professor David Reed. The number 12 is mentioned often in the New Testament of the Bible, such as Jesus' selection of 12 apostles, he said.