The 22 Major Arcana correspond to the 22 paths connecting the Sephiroth on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. Each path represents a spiritual journey encoded in a Hebrew letter.
Kether → Chokmah
Kether → Binah
Kether → Tiphareth
Chokmah → Binah
Chokmah → Tiphareth
Chokmah → Chesed
Binah → Tiphareth
Binah → Geburah
Chesed → Geburah
Chesed → Tiphareth
Chesed → Netzach
Geburah → Tiphareth
Geburah → Hod
Tiphareth → Netzach
Tiphareth → Yesod
Tiphareth → Hod
Netzach → Hod
Netzach → Yesod
Netzach → Malkuth
Hod → Yesod
Hod → Malkuth
Yesod → Malkuth
The correlation between tarot and Kabbalah was systematized by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the late 19th century. They assigned each Major Arcana card to one of the 22 paths connecting the Sephiroth on the Tree of Life.
Each path corresponds to a Hebrew letter, which carries its own mystical meaning. The letter's symbolism enriches the understanding of its associated tarot card, creating layers of spiritual significance.
Left pillar: Binah, Geburah, Hod
Represents form, restriction, and feminine receptivity
Kether, Tiphareth, Yesod, Malkuth
Represents balance, consciousness, and the direct path
Chokmah, Chesed, Netzach
Represents force, expansion, and masculine activity
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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