The World, 21/XXI
The Lesson - Self-Actualization & Achievement
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are portrayed on the Rider-Waite World card as the lion, eagle, ox and angel/man (not shown here). They represent incarnation, passion, resurrection and ascension.
17th Century Map
The Fool has reached the end of her present journey. She has risen above the threats and temptations of the world and achieved wholeness. Her cycle is complete. She has actualized the ‘Self’ and is at the height of progression, at least for this lesson or cycle.
The World is associated with the element of Earth and the planet Saturn. You should be feeling pretty well physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Number Associations: 21, 3 (21 = 2 + 1 = 3)
Physical Body Associations: Mind, body and spirit. Any, and all.
Upright World Energy Wellness Advice
Congratulations! The World is about the endings of cycles and brand new beginnings.
By putting your trust in a higher power, you have reached the promised land and now have all that you need to make your world complete, whether emotional, physical or spiritual.
With purpose realized, you should be feeling completely confident and supported by your inner resources.
Because you have mastered your own inner nature, you may go on to new things and make any of them happen, if you haven’t already.
A task has been, or will be, completed with honors and you may be blessed through your accomplishments.
This card may stand for graduating, changing careers or taking a journey. In fact, travel may be indicated in connection to business or a project.
For the first time in your life, there may be a sense of wholeness and satisfaction about who you are and what your contribution is to life.
Relationships and health should both be well.
Travel may also be related to a death, the journey of ‘afterlife’, at the end of a long and fulfilling life.
Reversed World's Energy Wellness Advice
There may be a feeling of having had your world turn upside down.
You may not be sure of what choices to make because there are no good ones left.
It is possible that you are having lingering doubts or regrets over something.
A plan may be failing from lack of follow through or partial success may be all that is achieved in this situation due to lack of resources or support.
Is your energy scattered, lost, unfocused? Are you spending more time reacting to life than taking action to meet your goals?
Are you sacrificing love in your life or your goals? What is holding you back?
What needs to be completed? Now might be a good time to wrap up any loose ends or to seek closure.
You may be repeating old patterns and lessons, not learning from your experiences. Because of this, you may have further to go.
A journey may be delayed or cancelled.
The Captains Lady's Energy Wellness Recommendations
Even when the World is reversed it remains a very positive card. You are almost there! Just when we are to reach our goals is when 'negativity' will try to hold you back. Don't let a negative idea, belief or situation hold you back from the peaceful energy, health and sense of accomplishment you deserve. 'The Buiding Self-Esteem Energy Guide' (in 'Dealing With Negativity') offers simple daily solutions on how to improve your feelings about yourself.
If you are feeling like your world is upside down and you are dangling from a thread, perhaps it is because you are repeating the same old lesson over and over again. What is preventing you from learning from your experiences? What about your future are you afraid of? It might help you to make use of the Holistic Energy Wellness Guide Layout in order to determine where you are in terms of your inner and outer expressions and how you are presenting yourself to the world.
As already stated, it is time to wrap up those troubling loose ends, revamp your organizational skills and have faith that you will reach your goal. Dig out that collage you made with the pictures of all the things you wanted in your life and place it where you can see it. Make 'To Do' lists, prioritize them, and carry them out. 'Claiming Radiance!' can help you to increase your personal, physical and environmental energy wellness. Make an appointment with yourself to exercise and plan to visit positive friends. Be thankful for everything you can think of.
If you are truly in a rut, it may help to speak to a friend, counselor or priest about your fears or troubles. Speaking out may help you to push through emotional/spiritual blockages and help you to gain new perspective. It is time to move on to new experiences. A brand new cycle is just waiting for you and the World suggests it is a positive one!
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