One of my favorite moths is the superstar for the twenty-first card in the deck. I decided an Atlas moth was a good fit for The World because of the obvious play on the physical world, which is literal geography, and this beautiful moth has a name that coincides with a map or an atlas.
It helps that the traditional Rider-Wait card reflects on travel, but also touches on completion, achievement and new beginnings. I feel that the stages of life for a moth or butterfly are also quite fitting for this celebratory, transformative card.
For my die-hard card readers, this card is all about the completion of a natural cycle and the guidance that one phase provides for the next. For those who are a little less structured, I always see this card as a guide to help us navigate through the geography of it all, no matter what lies ahead. Since moths love light, I like to think of the atlas moth as my guide, whether that be physically moving me through a space or emotionally/mentally helping me sort things out. This moth is the light at the end of the tunnel, the navigator of the phase ahead.
Thanks for joining me on this one! What is your favorite card in the Major Arcana? I would love to know, as I’m working on these cards in no particular order and totally open to queuing up any card for the next reveal!
— R
I love them! If you are going through the major arcana first, I'd love to see The Star!