Tarot Arcanum 56: Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage as an act of interior purification. Symbolizes the human virtue of affliction.

Modulating Attribute: It is associated to the Moon, the letter B, and the number 2. It represents the principle of one’s own redemption.

Transcendental Axiom: “Hearten and comfort the afflicted one, and keep thyself enthused within thine own tribulations.”

Forecasting Element: As an element of prediction it promises celibacy, timidity to overcome, matters related with sanctuaries or with people who attend them, sufferings, mysterious dangers, enmity amongst people of status.