Thanks to this calculator, you will be able to calculate the Major Arcana of the Tarot, the so-called Birth Tarot.
The result will give you your Major Arcana, its description and the meaning from Straight and Flipped.
What is the Birth Tarot
The Birth Tarot is a special card to you, based on your date of birth. It shows an important piece of your path, also identifying life lessons you need to learn.
For example, if you are part of the Empress, seek a family life and try to be a good mother, but you have to try to be more sympathetic. Instead, if your birth tarot is the Hermit, you must learn. solitude and its benefits. Each card is unique of its kind: there is no one card better or worse than the other, each tarot has its merits as well as its flaws.
In the Tarot, the main cards are the Major Arcana And they represent the main energies: are in all 22. Thanks to our calculator, you can calculate your birth tarot.
Most people have two tarot cards: let's assume that doing the sum of your birth date comes out the number 11; since 11 is also 2, you have two tarot cards. These tarot cards combine, giving you necessary information of your gifts and life path.
How to calculate the Major Arcana
The major arcana is easily calculated through Date of Birth.

If you don't want to use the calculator and want to calculate by hand what your main tarot card is, follow this step-by-step guide:
- Get your birth number: To calculate the major arcana based on your date of birth, you must first obtain a number that represents your date of birth.
- Do the sum: For example, if you were born on March 15, 1990, add up all the numbers on this date: 1 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 0 = 28.
- If the number is greater than 22: Here it is a bit more complex, if the result fits into the 22 arcana we can keep it (for example, 2 + 8 = 10) otherwise reduce this number to a single digit: 2 + 8 = 10, so 1 + 0 = 1 So, your birth number would be 1 but also 10. In this case, we need to check the obverse and invert of the paper and in what we line up most.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Is the calculation of the Arcanum free?
Yes, the major arcana calculation is completely free and safe.
In case you don't want to use the calculator, below you can read how to calculate it by hand!
Can I change my Major Arcana?
No, you cannot change your major arcana since it is closely related to your Date of Birth.
Is there a guide on the Major Arcana?
Yes, there is a complete guide! You can find it at this address.