Melodies in Arcana Major™:
the Tarot Deck
The Tarot deck is divided into two main sections: the MAJOR ARCANA and the minor arcana. The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards representing significant life events and spiritual journeys. These cards signal major lessons, soul growth, and crucial turning points in our lives. Melodies in Arcana Major™ is a musical tribute that pays homage to the Tarot’s Major Arcana by dedicating instrumental theme songs to each card. Every music piece embodies the essence and symbolism of its corresponding card.
Traditionally, the Justice card in the Tarot deck symbolizes fairness, balance, the legal system, and karmic retribution. However, for Lana Chacra, believing in karmic justice should not result in passivity in the face of oppression and injustice. Her theme song for Justice is a stirring tribute, dedicated to the courageous individuals worldwide, both past and present, who have been fighting for a just world.
Justice’s powerful anthem is a resounding battle cry for the active pursuit of justice for all.
Justice’s message is: “Voice for the voiceless. Justice for all.”
The Hanged Man symbolizes surrender, self-sacrifice, and a shift in perspective. Illustrated as an individual suspended upside-down, often with one leg bound, this card suggests a voluntary temporary sacrifice, letting go of control and a willingness to see things from a different angle.
The Hanged Man’s theme song and release date are TBD.
The Hanged Man’s message is: “Stay still. Hang tight. Shift your sight.”
Death represents transformation, rebirth, and the natural cycles of life. Portrayed as a skeletal figure, often mounted on a horse, this card does not signify literal death but rather the end of one phase and the beginning of another. Death symbolizes profound change and embracing transformation at its core. It also tells us not to fear Death as a finality, but to embrace its inevitability by living life to the fullest.
Death’s theme song and release date are TBD.
Death’s message is: “Death comes for us all. But so does rebirth.”
Temperance stands for balance and the integration of opposites. Often represented with an angelic figure delicately blending two cups, this card calls for moderation and harmony. Temperance encourages us to find a middle path, combining various aspects of life or conflicting emotions to achieve equilibrium.
Temperance’s theme song and release date are TBD.
Temperance’s message is: “In patience, power. In balance, peace."
The Devil embodies bondage, temptation, and toxic behaviors. Often illustrated as a menacing figure with animalistic features, this card symbolizes the entrapment that arises from obsessive desires, addictions, and self-destructive patterns. The Devil encourages us to confront our dark impulses and break free from our self-imposed prisons.
The Devil’s theme song is a 70s rock-inspired anthem with a relentless hook that mirrors the vicious cycle of addictions.
The Devil’s message is: “Dance with The Devil, or break free?"
The Tower signifies sudden and disruptive change. Depicted as a tower struck by lightning, it represents the downfall of our established structures. This card often suggests a dramatic and unpleasant event that causes the collapse of our world as we know it. While the Tower can be unsettling, it can also bring the potential for a new vision and the opportunity to rebuild on stronger foundations.
The Tower’s theme song is an unsettling, stormy orchestral piece depicting collapse and chaos, yet ending on a hopeful note for a new horizon after the upheaval.
The Tower’s message is: “The tower falls so you can rise and see the stars."
The Star symbolizes hope, inspiration, and spiritual renewal. Often featuring a beautiful, serene maiden in a dreamy landscape, this card represents the nourishment of the soul and the restoration of faith. The Star indicates a time of great inspiration and dreams coming true.
The Star’s theme song and release date are TBD.
The Star’s message is: “When you wish upon a star..."
The Moon represents mystery, the subconscious, and the shadow self. Often portrayed with a serene moon shining over a path with a wolf and domesticated dog on either side, this card stands for the unseen dualities we all have in the deep recesses of our minds. The Moon symbolizes the influence of illusions and the necessity of confronting our darkness and fears.
The Moon’s theme song and release date are TBD.
The Moon’s message is: "Don’t fear the dark. It knows what you seek."
The Sun radiates happiness and vitality. It is one of the most positive cards in the Tarot deck. It is often represented by a shining sun in the sky accompanied by joyful figures. This card indicates a period of sheer bliss. It encourages us to soak in the sun, bask in the warmth of delight, and enjoy every second of this euphoric period in our lives.
The Sun’s theme song and release date are TBD.
The Sun’s message is: “Let the sunshine in. Your time has come.”
Judgment signifies a moment of spiritual reckoning, renewal, awakening, growth, and absolution. Typically depicted with figures emerging from coffins and an angel sounding a trumpet, this card calls for self-reflection and a profound evaluation of our actions. It heralds profound spiritual awakenings and life-changing insights, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for past choices.
Judgment’s theme song and release date are TBD.
Judgment’s message is: “Answer the call. Rise and renew.”
The World represents the merging of your inner and outer worlds, symbolizing a celebration of wholeness and unity with the Universe. Usually featuring a dancer within a wreath, surrounded by symbolic figures, this card embodies a pivotal moment of fulfillment, achievement, and profound connection. Through joy and sorrow, you have successfully reached a major fated milestone in your life. You have gained the spiritual insight to face future challenges with resilience, driven by a deep understanding that we are all interconnected.
The World’s theme song and release date are TBD.
The World’s message is: “You have come full circle.”