Tarot Question.

[Why Syzygy]

I am interested in opinions. No wrong answers. Which word is the best match for describing the Major Arcana . a) Crossroads b) Milestones. And if you choose (a), does (b) describe the Minors? Or if you choose (b), does (a) describe the Minors? Or not at all?

I know we have some outstanding readers here and I really want to hear from you! Thanks

[Saokymo]

1. C) Both and Neither

I've always read the Major Arcana as archetypal influences that everyone experiences at some point or another in their lives. They can (and often do) represent major milestones or crossroads in life, but not always. So much is dependent on context within the reading.

I view the Minor Arcana as the details in things -- smaller (but still important) influences that help shape our experiences. Again, much of the interpretation depends on the context within a reading. Sometimes the Major Arcana takes a minor role while the Minor takes on the major, and vice versa.

[Why Syzygy]

4. That's it..

I was copying a chart w/ brief descriptions for each card. On the chart, Majors are labeled "Crossroads" and the Minors, "Milestones". I am failing to see a distinction between those two terms. Just as you wrote, they seem interchangeable to me. I want to know if any other readers can understand those terms as applied. So far, not really.

[Cleita]

2. I've always looked to Major Arcana cards as archangels or powerful spirits

that are looking after you or are involved in the reading especially if there are several in a single throw.

[Why Syzygy]

3. Now that's

an interesting view point! I'm going to try that when I next do a reading.

[BlueIris]

5. Major Arcana = Background, Minor Arcana = Foreground

Mostly. Most of the time.