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Happy New Year! It is that time of year when the collective is full of hope. The new year is a blank slate and we have an opportunity to make plans for the year ahead.
For years now I have calculated my tarot year card. I came up with it when I learned about the Tarot Birth Card through the Tarot School. However, later I learned that Mary Greer wrote extensively about Tarot Year Cards in her book, Who Are You in the Tarot? Haha, great minds think alike?
Every new year we are presented with blessings, challenges, and lessons. 2024 is no different. Knowing our Tarot Year Card helps us to focus on the wisdom that presents itself during the year. It helps us to be prepared and to be more objective when situations arise.
Every year we are presented with blessings, challenges, and lessons. Going through it all turns into our wisdom.
What are Tarot Year Cards?
The idea behind Tarot Year Cards is that for each year of our life there is a corresponding tarot card. The tarot card comes from the Major Arcana and it represents a theme one will experience that particular year. I was so intrigued by this concept that I created a spreadsheet to find out my Tarot Year Card from birth (Tarot Birth Card) until my 100th year. This exercise revealed that we go through ten year cycles. The tarot cards come up in chronological order for ten years and then reset on the 11th year. For example let's look at 14 years in my own cycle. I chose 14 so you can see two years before the cycle starts and two years after the cycle ends.
What is the collective Tarot Card Theme for 2024?
The collective Tarot Card theme for 2024 is Strength.
Conviction, Persistence, Endurance
The year of Strength brings you the gift of conviction. Trust your gut, take a deep breath, and with persistence spiral into synchronicity. It is a great time to practice patience with yourself and others. Your endurance skills will be put to the test.
How do I calculate my Tarot Year Card?
You may be asking yourself, what is my 2024 tarot card? The calculation is pretty easy and most people can do it in their heads, but not me, haha.
To calculate your tarot year card use a birthdate:
The month + day.
Example: August 20th
Numerically it is 08 + 20.
Then add 08 +20 to desired year.
I will use 2024.
08+20+2024=2052.
Reduce the sum to 22 or less.
2052 = 2+0+5+1 =9 =
The Hermit
Perspective, Retreat, Introspection
As a Gemini rising I'm extremely curious and inquisitive. This led me to create a tarot year card spreadsheet. See excerpt above. I did it from my birth year all the way to 100. I recommend you do this exercise for yourself.
I learned that some Major Arcana cards will appear as a Year Card Theme over and over, while others will never come up. For me, this means I work with the themes of Justice and The Hanged Man in every 10 year cycle of my life. While in 100 years I will not work with the themes of The High Priestess or Judgement. It just means that in this lifetime I already possess the energies of the High Priestess and Judgement. While the energies of Justice and The Hanged Man are the ones that will be a consistent work in progress for me.
Some Major Arcana cards will appear as your Tarot Year Card over and over, while others will never come up.
Which tarot cards come up the most for you? Those themes are your strengths. Which ones don't show up at all? Those are your life lessons.
What are my Tarot Year Card Themes?
Add up your numbers and find your 2024 year theme below. Please note: there are no good or bad year cards. As you can see from the chart above 2021 was a Devil year for me. The themes are Indulgence, Limitations, Vices. I was aware of this throughout the year and it helped me to regulate myself so I remained balanced. It also led me to the conclusion that indulgence in moderation is a great thing. As for vices, I challenged myself to switch out destructive vices for more constructive ones.
Coming up in 2024, I'm entering the third year of my ten year cycle with The Hermit. The themes are Perspective, Retreat, Introspection. It is the perfecct theme for me this year as I have a big project I'm working on and retreat and introspection will come in handy.
What is your 2024 tarot card theme?
Do the math and let me know below.
Find your theme below.
22 Major Arcana Tarot Themes
1. The Magician
Manifestation, Skill, Focus
The year of the Magician brings you the gift of manifestation. At this you develop the skill of focusing on what you want and need in your life. You use your energy to make things happen. It is a great time to set goals and stay focused.
2. The High Priestess
Intuition, Spirituality, Wisdom
The year of the High Priestess brings you the gift of trusting your intuition. Pay close attention to your inner dialog at this time as your inner compass guides you to feeling clarity and direction. It is a great time to trust your gut feelings. Develop a spiritual practice.
3. The Empress
Beauty, Abundance, Health
The year of The Empress brings the gift of beauty and abundance. Your focus shifts to making aesthesis a part of every aspect of your life. Self-care will be at the forefront use this time to nurture yourself and those around you.
4. The Emperor
Discipline, Structure, Leadership
The year of the Emperor brings you the gift of discipline. Look around your life and determine what needs revamping and organization, drop what no longer works or hinders. It is a great time to take on a leadership role and approach life with decisiveness.
5. The Hierophant
Understanding, Community, Tradition
The year of the Hierophant bring you the gift of understanding. You have the ability to broaden your knowledge base and share it with others. It is a great time to build a community, maintain an open-minded approach while building or maintaining traditions.
6. The Lovers
Commitment, Partnerships, Passion
The year of the Lovers brings you the gift of commitment to a person, place, or thing. Weigh out the negative and positive of situations until both parts work in harmony. It is a great time to seek the middle ground to build partnerships. Embrace your passions.
7. The Chariot
Direction, Action, Advancement
The year of the Chariot brings you the gift of direction. Things may occur that will propel you towards the unexpected. Trust in your inner compass to lead you in the best direction. It is a great time to act and have endurance for advancement.
8. Strength
Conviction, Persistence, Endurance
The year of Strength brings you the gift of conviction. Trust your gut, take a deep breath, and with persistence spiral into synchronicity. It is a great time to practice patience with yourself and others. Your endurance skills will be put to the test.
9. The Hermit
Perspective, Retreat, Introspection
The year of the Hermit brings you the gift of perspective. You may find yourself doing solo activities like mediating, studying, and going on retreats. It is a great time to prioritize (me) time. Diving into or developing an introspective practice will come in handy this year.
10. The Wheel of Fortune
Opportunities, Cycles, Luck
The year of the Wheel of Fortune brings you the gift of opportunities. In order for the new cycle to begin, the old one must be let go. This is a great time to make changes, luck is on your side.
11. Justice
Discernment, Balance, Accountability
The year of Justice brings you the gift of discernment. Seek to center and balance yourself when it comes to decisions. Choices you make now will influence your future. This is a great time to consider everything impartially. Take time to review yourself and take accountability for your actions.
12. The Hanged Man
Point of View, Letting Go, Sacrifice
The year of The Hanged Man comes with the shift to new point of view as he sees things upside down. Things may slow down this year. Work on letting go of beliefs, narratives, and anything that no longer fits who you are now. Keeping in mind a sacrifice of some sort may be necessary.
13. Death
Endings, Liberation, Rebirth
The year of Death brings you the gift of endings. That which no longer serves you will find a way to come to an end. You will be liberated to move on to something new. It is a great time to accept the expiration date of this cycle. Rebirth yourself into your next life stage.
14. Temperance
Consensus, Moderation, Combining
The year of Temperance brings you the gift of consensus. Finding the middle ground and choosing harmony over chaos will be helpful this year. It is a great time to practice moderation in everything you do. Seek creative ways to combine two things to make something new.
15. The Devil
Indulgence, Limitations, Vices
The year of The Devil brings you the gift of indulgence and pleasure. Look out for self-imposed limitations and blockages. It is a great time to learn from life lessons. There is opportunity for advancement and growth in your career and public life. Beware of your vices.
16. The Tower
Disruption, Reconstruction, Cleanse
The year of The Tower brings you the gift of disruption. Structures, habits, and mind frames will suddenly be torn down. You will have all you need to reconstruct everything with your wisdom and experience. It is a great time to face reality with a sober mind. Think of this time as a cleanse.
17. The Star
Hope, Peace, Recharge
The year of The Star brings you the gift of hope. Peace and renewal are strong at this time opening you up to your fullest potential. It is a great time to trust the universe has your back. Relax and recharge yourself.
18. The Moon
Imagination, Dreams, Illusions
The year of The Moon comes with the gift of imagination. Practice dreamwork to bring the unknown into your consciousness. Be open to flashes of insight and trust your gut. Take time in reacting, first impressions can be deceiving at this time.
19. The Sun
Happiness, Enthusiasm, Success
The year of The Sun brings you the gift of happiness and joy. Work on your goals with lots of energy and enthusiasm as success is practically a sure thing. It is a great time to keep an open mind and find another way when things are delayed.
20. Judgment
Spiritual Awakening, Forgiveness, Rebirth
The year of Judgment brings you the gift of spiritual awakening. Forgive yourself for any mistakes and wrongdoings. Promise yourself to make better choices in the future. It is a great time to follow your inner callings. Rebirth yourself into what you are meant to do.
21. The World
Fulfillment, Completion, Reward
The year of The World brings you the gift of fulfillment. Dedication to work pays off and conclude situations to make room for the new. It is a great time to practice gratitude and to expect all the best for yourself and those around you.
22. The Fool
New Beginnings, Optimism, Adventure
The year of The Fool brings you the gift of new beginnings. Take a chance and do that which makes your heart sing. Expand the horizons of your mind and life. Veer into a new life direction. It is a great time to follow your heart with optimism and conviction.