Tarot Card Meanings: All 78 Cards
Pick a card to see its full meaning — upright and reversed, in love and career, plus a straight yes-or-no answer. Based on the Rider–Waite–Smith tradition.
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Major Arcana
The Foolnew beginnings · spontaneity · faithThe Magicianmanifestation · willpower · skillThe High Priestessintuition · mystery · inner voiceThe Empressabundance · nurturing · fertilityThe Emperorauthority · structure · stabilityThe Hierophanttradition · guidance · institutionsThe Loverslove · union · choiceThe Chariotwillpower · victory · determinationStrengthcourage · compassion · patienceThe Hermitintrospection · solitude · wisdomWheel of Fortunechange · cycles · luckJusticefairness · truth · accountabilityThe Hanged Mansurrender · new perspective · pauseDeathendings · transformation · transitionTemperancebalance · moderation · patienceThe Devilattachment · addiction · restrictionThe Towersudden change · upheaval · revelationThe Starhope · renewal · healingThe Moonillusion · intuition · fearThe Sunjoy · success · vitalityJudgementawakening · reckoning · renewalThe Worldcompletion · fulfillment · achievement
Wands
Ace of Wandsinspiration · new beginnings · creative sparkTwo of Wandsplanning · future vision · decisionsThree of Wandsexpansion · foresight · progressFour of Wandscelebration · homecoming · stabilityFive of Wandsconflict · competition · rivalrySix of Wandsvictory · recognition · successSeven of Wandsdefense · standing your ground · perseveranceEight of Wandsspeed · swift action · messagesNine of Wandsresilience · persistence · last standTen of Wandsburden · overload · responsibilityPage of Wandsenthusiasm · exploration · free spiritKnight of Wandsaction · adventure · passionQueen of Wandsconfidence · warmth · charismaKing of Wandsvisionary leadership · entrepreneurship · boldness
Cups
Ace of Cupsnew love · emotional beginnings · compassionTwo of Cupspartnership · mutual attraction · connectionThree of Cupsfriendship · celebration · communityFour of Cupsapathy · contemplation · missed opportunityFive of Cupsgrief · loss · regretSix of Cupsnostalgia · childhood memories · innocenceSeven of Cupschoices · illusion · fantasyEight of Cupswalking away · letting go · seeking deeper meaningNine of Cupswishes fulfilled · contentment · satisfactionTen of Cupslasting happiness · family harmony · emotional fulfillmentPage of Cupsemotional messages · creative inspiration · sensitivityKnight of Cupsromance · charm · invitationQueen of Cupsemotional depth · compassion · intuitionKing of Cupsemotional mastery · calm authority · diplomacy
Swords
Ace of Swordsclarity · breakthrough · truthTwo of Swordsstalemate · difficult choice · avoidanceThree of Swordsheartbreak · painful truth · griefFour of Swordsrest · recovery · retreatFive of Swordsconflict · hollow victory · egoSix of Swordstransition · moving on · passageSeven of Swordsdeception · strategy · stealthEight of Swordsrestriction · self-imposed limits · victim mindsetNine of Swordsanxiety · insomnia · worryTen of Swordspainful ending · rock bottom · betrayalPage of Swordscuriosity · vigilance · newsKnight of Swordsambition · haste · boldnessQueen of Swordsclear judgment · independence · honestyKing of Swordsauthority · intellect · fairness
Pentacles
Ace of Pentaclesopportunity · prosperity · new ventureTwo of Pentaclesbalance · juggling priorities · adaptabilityThree of Pentaclesteamwork · craftsmanship · recognitionFour of Pentaclessecurity · control · savingFive of Pentacleshardship · scarcity · exclusionSix of Pentaclesgenerosity · giving and receiving · fairnessSeven of Pentaclespatience · assessment · long-term investmentEight of Pentaclesmastery · diligence · skill-buildingNine of Pentaclesindependence · self-earned luxury · refinementTen of Pentacleslegacy · family wealth · inheritancePage of Pentaclesambitious student · new opportunity · practicalityKnight of Pentaclesreliability · routine · hard workQueen of Pentaclesnurturing abundance · practicality · homeKing of Pentacleswealth · mastery of business · security