CARD MEANINGS
Explore the meanings of all 78 Tarot cards β 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana across four suits.
Major Arcana
(22 cards)The Major Arcana represent life's spiritual lessons, karmic influences, and major themes on your journey.
The Fool
Upright: New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, free spirit. The Fool encourages you to take a leap of faith, embracing the unknown with optimism and trust.
Reversed: Holding back, recklessness, risk-taking. More caution may be requiredβdon't rush into situations without thinking them through.
The Magician
Upright: Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action. You have all the tools you need to create what you desire.
Reversed: Manipulation, poor planning, untapped talents. Be careful not to misuse your abilities or leave your potential unrealized.
The High Priestess
Upright: Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind. Trust your inner voiceβit knows more than your rational mind.
Reversed: Secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal. You may be ignoring your inner wisdom or keeping something hidden.
The Empress
Upright: Fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance. Today is favorable for creative pursuits and connecting with nature.
Reversed: Creative block, dependence on others. You may be neglecting self-care or struggling with creative expression.
The Emperor
Upright: Authority, establishment, structure, father figure. Today calls for discipline, organization, and taking charge.
Reversed: Domination, excessive control, lack of discipline. Be careful not to be too rigid or authoritarian.
The Hierophant
Upright: Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition, institutions. Seek guidance from established wisdom.
Reversed: Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo. You may need to break from tradition and find your own path.
The Lovers
Upright: Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices. Important decisions about relationships or values await you.
Reversed: Self-love, disharmony, imbalance. Relationship challenges or difficult choices may arise.
The Chariot
Upright: Control, willpower, success, action, determination. Victory through willpower and determination is possible.
Reversed: Self-discipline issues, opposition, lack of direction. You may feel pulled in different directions.
Strength
Upright: Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion. Inner strength and gentle persuasion will serve you well.
Reversed: Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy. You may need to tap into deeper reserves of courage.
The Hermit
Upright: Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance. Today favors solitude and deep reflection.
Reversed: Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal. Be careful not to isolate yourself too much from others.
Wheel of Fortune
Upright: Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, turning point. A fortunate change or turning point may occur.
Reversed: Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles. Unexpected changes may feel challenging.
Justice
Upright: Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law. Fair outcomes and important decisions are highlighted.
Reversed: Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty. Be careful of unjust situations or making biased judgments.
The Hanged Man
Upright: Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives. Sometimes progress requires stepping back or seeing things differently.
Reversed: Delays, resistance, stalling. You may be resisting necessary change or feeling stuck.
Death
Upright: Endings, change, transformation, transition. An important ending paves the way for a powerful new beginning.
Reversed: Resistance to change, personal transformation, inner purging. You may be resisting necessary endings.
Temperance
Upright: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose. Finding middle ground and practicing patience will serve you well.
Reversed: Imbalance, excess, self-healing. You may need to restore balance in some area of your life.
The Devil
Upright: Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction. Examine what's holding you back or controlling you.
Reversed: Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts. You may be breaking free from restrictions.
The Tower
Upright: Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation. Unexpected disruptions may shake your foundations, but lead to necessary change.
Reversed: Personal transformation, fear of change. You may be resisting necessary destruction of old structures.
The Star
Upright: Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality. A time of healing, hope, and renewed faith in the future.
Reversed: Lack of faith, despair, disconnection. You may be struggling to see hope or connect with your purpose.
The Moon
Upright: Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition. Things may not be as they seemβtrust your intuition over appearances.
Reversed: Release of fear, repressed emotions. Hidden truths may come to light.
The Sun
Upright: Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality. A wonderful day for joy, celebration, and basking in success.
Reversed: Inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic. You may need to reconnect with simple joy.
Judgement
Upright: Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution. A time for self-evaluation and answering your higher calling.
Reversed: Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call. You may be too hard on yourself or avoiding self-reflection.
The World
Upright: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel. A cycle reaches its perfect conclusionβcelebrate your achievements.
Reversed: Seeking personal closure, shortcuts. You may be trying to complete something before it's truly ready.
πͺ Wands
(14 cards Β· Fire element)Ace of Wands
Upright: Inspiration, new opportunities, growth, potential
Reversed: Delays, lack of motivation, missed opportunities
Two of Wands
Upright: Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery
Reversed: Fear of change, playing it safe, lack of planning
Three of Wands
Upright: Progress, expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities
Reversed: Obstacles, delays, frustration with progress
Four of Wands
Upright: Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming
Reversed: Personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with community
Five of Wands
Upright: Conflict, disagreements, competition, tension
Reversed: Inner conflict, avoiding conflict, finding solutions
Six of Wands
Upright: Success, public recognition, progress, self-confidence
Reversed: Private achievement, fall from grace, egotism
Seven of Wands
Upright: Challenge, competition, perseverance, defending position
Reversed: Giving up, overwhelmed, yielding to pressure
Eight of Wands
Upright: Speed, action, air travel, movement, swift change
Reversed: Delays, frustration, resisting change, internal alignment
Nine of Wands
Upright: Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith
Reversed: Inner resources, struggle, overwhelm, giving up
Ten of Wands
Upright: Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion
Reversed: Unable to delegate, overstressed, burnt out
Page of Wands
Upright: Enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, free spirit
Reversed: Setbacks, lack of direction, procrastination
Knight of Wands
Upright: Energy, passion, inspired action, adventure
Reversed: Haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration
Queen of Wands
Upright: Courage, confidence, independence, social butterfly
Reversed: Self-respect, self-confidence, introversion
King of Wands
Upright: Natural leader, vision, entrepreneur, honor
Reversed: Impulsiveness, haste, ruthlessness, high expectations
π Cups
(14 cards Β· Water element)Ace of Cups
Upright: Love, new relationships, compassion, creativity
Reversed: Self-love, intuition, repressed emotions
Two of Cups
Upright: Unified love, partnership, mutual attraction
Reversed: Self-love, break-ups, disharmony, distrust
Three of Cups
Upright: Celebration, friendship, creativity, community
Reversed: Independence, alone time, hardcore partying
Four of Cups
Upright: Meditation, contemplation, apathy, reevaluation
Reversed: Retreat, withdrawal, checking in for alignment
Five of Cups
Upright: Regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism
Reversed: Personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on
Six of Cups
Upright: Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence
Reversed: Living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness
Seven of Cups
Upright: Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion
Reversed: Alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choices
Eight of Cups
Upright: Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism
Reversed: Trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting
Nine of Cups
Upright: Contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true
Reversed: Inner happiness, materialism, dissatisfaction
Ten of Cups
Upright: Divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, family
Reversed: Disconnection, misaligned values, struggling relationships
Page of Cups
Upright: Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity
Reversed: New ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks
Knight of Cups
Upright: Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty
Reversed: Overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealousy
Queen of Cups
Upright: Compassion, calm, comfort, emotional security
Reversed: Inner feelings, self-care, self-love, codependency
King of Cups
Upright: Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic
Reversed: Self-compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, manipulation
βοΈ Swords
(14 cards Β· Air element)Ace of Swords
Upright: Breakthrough, clarity, sharp mind, new idea
Reversed: Inner clarity, re-thinking, clouded judgment
Two of Swords
Upright: Difficult decisions, weighing options, impasse
Reversed: Indecision, confusion, information overload
Three of Swords
Upright: Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief
Reversed: Recovery, forgiveness, moving on from pain
Four of Swords
Upright: Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation
Reversed: Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation
Five of Swords
Upright: Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat
Reversed: Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment
Six of Swords
Upright: Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage
Reversed: Personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business
Seven of Swords
Upright: Betrayal, deception, getting away with something
Reversed: Self-deceit, keeping secrets, coming clean
Eight of Swords
Upright: Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, trapped
Reversed: Self-acceptance, new perspective, freedom
Nine of Swords
Upright: Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares
Reversed: Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, releasing worry
Ten of Swords
Upright: Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss
Reversed: Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end
Page of Swords
Upright: New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge
Reversed: Self-expression, all talk no action, haste
Knight of Swords
Upright: Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed
Reversed: Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burnout
Queen of Swords
Upright: Independent, unbiased judgment, clear boundaries
Reversed: Overly emotional, easily influenced, cold
King of Swords
Upright: Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth
Reversed: Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power
πͺ Pentacles
(14 cards Β· Earth element)Ace of Pentacles
Upright: New financial opportunity, prosperity, abundance
Reversed: Lost opportunity, lack of planning, scarcity
Two of Pentacles
Upright: Multiple priorities, time management, adaptability
Reversed: Over-committed, disorganization, financial loss
Three of Pentacles
Upright: Teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation
Reversed: Disharmony, misalignment, working alone
Four of Pentacles
Upright: Saving money, security, conservatism, scarcity
Reversed: Over-spending, greed, self-protection
Five of Pentacles
Upright: Financial loss, poverty, lack mindset, isolation
Reversed: Recovery from loss, spiritual poverty, finding help
Six of Pentacles
Upright: Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity
Reversed: Self-care, unpaid debts, one-sided charity
Seven of Pentacles
Upright: Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance
Reversed: Lack of long-term vision, limited success, impatience
Eight of Pentacles
Upright: Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill
Reversed: Self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity
Nine of Pentacles
Upright: Abundance, luxury, self-sufficiency, financial independence
Reversed: Self-worth, over-investment in work, hustling
Ten of Pentacles
Upright: Wealth, financial security, family, long-term success
Reversed: Financial failure, loneliness, loss of legacy
Page of Pentacles
Upright: Manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development
Reversed: Lack of progress, procrastination, learn from failure
Knight of Pentacles
Upright: Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism
Reversed: Self-discipline, boredom, feeling stuck, perfectionism
Queen of Pentacles
Upright: Nurturing, practical, providing financially, working parent
Reversed: Financial independence, self-care, work-home conflict
King of Pentacles
Upright: Wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline
Reversed: Financially inept, obsessed with wealth, stubborn
Understanding the Tarot Deck
Major Arcana (22 cards)
The Major Arcana cards (numbered 0-21) represent significant life events, spiritual lessons, and karmic themes. When these cards appear, they indicate major forces at work in your life.
Minor Arcana (56 cards)
Divided into four suitsβWands (Fire), Cups (Water), Swords (Air), and Pentacles (Earth)βthe Minor Arcana reflect everyday situations. Each suit contains Ace through 10 plus four court cards.
