Tarot card meanings
A tarot deck has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana in four suits. Pick a card to read its upright and reversed meaning, what it says about love and work, and what it means when it keeps coming up.
Major Arcana
22 named cards, from The Fool (0) to The World (XXI). They tend to come up around the bigger questions in your life.
0The Foolbeginnings, trust, a leap
IThe Magicianskill, focus, making it happen
IIThe High Priestessintuition, stillness, what's unspoken
IIIThe Empresscare, abundance, creativity
IVThe Emperorstructure, authority, stability
VThe Hierophanttradition, teachers, shared values
VIThe Loverslove, choice, values
VIIThe Chariotwillpower, direction, momentum
VIIIStrengthpatience, courage, self-control
IXThe Hermitsolitude, reflection, inner guidance
XWheel of Fortunechange, cycles, luck
XIJusticefairness, truth, consequences
XIIThe Hanged Manpause, surrender, a new view
XIIIDeathendings, transition, letting go
XIVTemperancebalance, moderation, patience
XVThe Devilattachment, temptation, patterns
XVIThe Towersudden change, upheaval, revelation
XVIIThe Starhope, healing, calm
XVIIIThe Moonuncertainty, dreams, fear
XIXThe Sunjoy, success, warmth
XXJudgementreckoning, a calling, fresh start
XXIThe Worldcompletion, wholeness, arrival
Wands
Drive, creativity and ambition: the things that get you moving. Ace to King, 14 cards.
Ace of Wandsnew spark, enthusiasm, first move
Two of Wandsplanning, future view, a bigger world
Three of Wandsearly progress, foresight, expansion
Four of Wandscelebration, homecoming, shared milestone
Five of Wandscompetition, clashing views, noisy friction
Six of Wandsrecognition, victory, confidence
Seven of Wandsholding your ground, pushback, conviction
Eight of Wandsfast movement, messages, sudden progress
Nine of Wandsresilience, wary grit, the final stretch
Ten of Wandsheavy load, overwork, too much at once
Page of Wandscuriosity, fresh news, trying something out
Knight of Wandsbold action, adventure, impatience
Queen of Wandswarmth, confidence, magnetic presence
King of Wandsvision, leadership, bold direction
Cups
Feelings, relationships and intuition. Ace to King, 14 cards.
Ace of Cupsnew feelings, open heart, intuition
Two of Cupspartnership, mutual attraction, give and take
Three of Cupsfriendship, celebration, community
Four of Cupsboredom, apathy, missed offer
Five of Cupsgrief, regret, what remains
Six of Cupsnostalgia, old friends, simple kindness
Seven of Cupsmany options, wishful thinking, daydreams
Eight of Cupswalking away, outgrowing, seeking more
Nine of Cupssatisfaction, wishes granted, comfort
Ten of Cupshome, lasting happiness, family
Page of Cupsunexpected message, curiosity, tender feelings
Knight of Cupsromance, an invitation, following your heart
Queen of Cupsempathy, intuition, emotional care
King of Cupsemotional steadiness, calm leadership, compassion
Swords
Thoughts, conflict, decisions and hard truths. Ace to King, 14 cards.
Ace of Swordsclarity, truth, breakthrough
Two of Swordsstalemate, indecision, avoidance
Three of Swordsheartbreak, grief, painful truth
Four of Swordsrest, recovery, stepping back
Five of Swordsconflict, hollow victory, ego
Six of Swordsmoving on, calmer waters, transition
Seven of Swordssecrecy, strategy, cutting corners
Eight of Swordsfeeling trapped, overthinking, self-doubt
Nine of Swordsworry, sleepless nights, spiralling thoughts
Ten of Swordsrock bottom, final ending, dawn breaking
Page of Swordscuriosity, sharp eyes, new ideas
Knight of Swordsfast action, ambition, directness
Queen of Swordsclear boundaries, directness, independence
King of Swordsclear judgement, authority, reason
Pentacles
Money, work, the body and the practical side of everyday life. Ace to King, 14 cards.
Ace of Pentaclesnew opportunity, practical start, prosperity
Two of Pentaclesjuggling, flexibility, time and money
Three of Pentaclesteamwork, craft, shared effort
Four of Pentaclessaving, holding tight, control
Five of Pentacleshardship, scarcity, asking for help
Six of Pentaclesgenerosity, fair exchange, support
Seven of Pentaclespatience, taking stock, long game
Eight of Pentaclespractice, skill, steady work
Nine of Pentaclesindependence, earned comfort, self-reliance
Ten of Pentacleslasting security, family, legacy
Page of Pentaclesstudy, new skill, practical plan
Knight of Pentaclesreliability, routine, follow-through
Queen of Pentaclespractical care, comfort, capable warmth
King of Pentaclesabundance, stewardship, solid results
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