What Do Towns Symbolize on Tarot Cards?

Towns are found on these Tarot cards:

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Towns are a subtle symbol found on four individual cards on the well-known Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot artwork.

The same symbols may not appear in all newer decks, however a large number of modern Tarot decks do feature adaptations of the same, well-known iconography.

Here's What towns and villages indicate in Tarot

In Tarot symbolism, villages and towns are sometimes pictured in the background. They are closely associated with the positive virtues of working hard and finding success.

Towns and villages are hubs where commerce happens and where careers and livelihoods are made

Towns and villages are hubs where commerce happens and where careers and livelihoods are made.

Villages and towns don't point to outright wealth, but they may symbolize the road which leads to wealth — and the positive dimensions of commerce and labor.

In some Tarot readings, villages and towns may also point to the concepts of community and security.

Here Are the Four Tarot Cards Where Towns Make an Appearance

The Four of Pentacles

The Eight of Pentacles

The Ace of Wands

The Ten of Wands

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