tarot cards major arcana poem

The fool

begins his mighty quest, set out to learn from all the rest

The magician,

with his charms and spells, taught him how to think so well

The priestess

with her wit so sharp, showed him not to fear the dark

the empress

with a heart so dear, gave him love he could keep near

the emperor

on his throne of gold, taught him laws he must uphold

the hierophant

a church so bright, made him see the holy light

the lovers

gave him love so true, it challenged all of his world views

The chariot

paved his way to the top, so he could win the day

Strength

came and worked its charm, empowering him through pain and harm

the hermit

taught him how to find the answers deep within his mind

the wheel of fortune

began to roll and a difficult path would soon unfold

Justice

it must be served. a punishment for him reserved.

the hanged man

showed him what he needed to know, '“sometimes it’s best to just go with the flow”

Death

came and all was lost. A fresh start, but at what cost?

Temperance

taught him to balance his mind, and inner peace the fool would find

The devil

caused him pain, the fool was blind to his vices and chains

The tower

It crumbled, his world fell apart. The fool must suffer a broken heart.

The star

begins shining and makes him feel warm. He welcomes this calm after the storm.

The moon

rises and leads him astray. the illusions it casts send him out of his way.

The sun

who sets him right, walking his path again towards the light

Judgement

arrives, the fool looks back, absolved of his sins, his crimes, and his past

the world

the fool will find, his long road has ended just in time