Tarot Card Meanings
Explore the complete guide to all 78 tarot cards. Discover upright & reversed meanings for Major and Minor Arcana.
Major Arcana
The 22 Major Arcana cards represent life's karmic and spiritual lessons — the journey from The Fool to The World.
The Fool
new beginnings · spontaneity · innocence
The Magician
manifestation · willpower · skill
The High Priestess
intuition · mystery · subconscious
The Empress
fertility · abundance · nurturing
The Emperor
authority · leadership · structure
The Hierophant
tradition · spiritual guidance · conformity
The Lovers
love · relationships · choices
The Chariot
determination · willpower · victory
Strength
inner strength · courage · compassion
The Hermit
Soul searching · Inner wisdom · Spiritual guidance
Wheel of Fortune
destiny · cycles · opportunity
Justice
fairness · balance · truth
The Hanged Man
surrender · patience · letting go
Death
transformation · endings · rebirth
Temperance
balance · moderation · patience
The Devil
temptation · bondage · materialism
The Tower
sudden change · upheaval · revelation
The Star
Hope · Inspiration · Healing
The Moon
illusion · intuition · subconscious
The Sun
joy · success · vitality
Judgement
rebirth · awakening · spiritual calling
The World
completion · accomplishment · fulfillment
Minor Arcana
The 56 Minor Arcana cards reflect daily trials and tribulations across four suits: Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.
Wands
Ace of Wands
new beginnings · inspiration
Two of Wands
planning · future possibilities
Three of Wands
expansion · foresight
Four of Wands
Celebration · Homecoming
Five of Wands
competition · conflict
Six of Wands
victory · recognition
Seven of Wands
defense · perseverance
Eight of Wands
swift action · rapid communication
Nine of Wands
perseverance · resilience
Ten of Wands
burden · responsibility
Page of Wands
enthusiasm · inspiration
Knight of Wands
impulsiveness · adventure
Queen of Wands
confidence · charisma
King of Wands
leadership · charisma
Cups
Ace of Cups
new beginnings · emotional awakening
Two of Cups
partnership · connection
Three of Cups
celebration · friendship
Four of Cups
contemplation · apathy
Five of Cups
grief · loss
Six of Cups
Nostalgia · Childhood memories
Seven of Cups
illusion · fantasy
Eight of Cups
walking away · spiritual journey
Nine of Cups
fulfillment · contentment
Ten of Cups
harmony · fulfillment
Page of Cups
intuitive messages · creative beginnings
Knight of Cups
Romance · Charm
Queen of Cups
Emotional intuition · Compassion
King of Cups
emotional mastery · compassion
Swords
Ace of Swords
breakthrough · clarity
Two of Swords
difficult decision · mental stalemate
Three of Swords
heartbreak · betrayal
Four of Swords
rest · contemplation
Five of Swords
conflict · defeat
Six of Swords
transition · moving forward
Seven of Swords
deception · strategy
Eight of Swords
restriction · self-imposed limitations
Nine of Swords
anxiety · nightmares
Ten of Swords
betrayal · painful ending
Page of Swords
curiosity · new ideas
Knight of Swords
swift action · determination
Queen of Swords
clarity · independence
King of Swords
intellectual authority · clear communication
Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles
new beginnings · opportunity
Two of Pentacles
balance · adaptability
Three of Pentacles
collaboration · teamwork
Four of Pentacles
security · control
Five of Pentacles
hardship · poverty
Six of Pentacles
generosity · charity
Seven of Pentacles
patience · investment
Eight of Pentacles
craftsmanship · skill development
Nine of Pentacles
financial independence · luxury
Ten of Pentacles
legacy · inheritance
Page of Pentacles
new beginnings · practical learning
Knight of Pentacles
dedication · persistence
Queen of Pentacles
nurturing abundance · practical wisdom
King of Pentacles
financial mastery · material abundance