Tarot Card Meanings | 78 Upright and Reversed Cards

22 Major Arcana Cards

The Major Arcana cards describe major themes, turning points, lessons, and transitions. When a Major card appears, it can point to a larger pattern behind the question.

The Fool

new beginning · freedom · possibility

The Fool points to themes of new beginning, freedom, possibility. A new path is opening, but the details are still forming. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Fool meaning ->

The Magician

initiative · expression · focus

The Magician points to themes of initiative, expression, focus. You have more tools and influence available than you may realize. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Magician meaning ->

The High Priestess

intuition · silence · inner wisdom

The High Priestess points to themes of intuition, silence, inner wisdom. Quiet observation and intuition matter more than rushing. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The High Priestess meaning ->

The Empress

abundance · nurturing · growth

The Empress points to themes of abundance, nurturing, growth. Growth comes through care, creativity, and steady attention. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Empress meaning ->

The Emperor

structure · responsibility · standards

The Emperor points to themes of structure, responsibility, standards. Structure, boundaries, and responsibility can stabilize the situation. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Emperor meaning ->

The Hierophant

guidance · tradition · learning

The Hierophant points to themes of guidance, tradition, learning. Trusted guidance, tradition, or a proven method can help. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Hierophant meaning ->

The Lovers

choice · relationship · harmony

The Lovers points to themes of choice, relationship, harmony. A meaningful choice asks you to align your heart with your values. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Lovers meaning ->

The Chariot

forward movement · willpower · determination

The Chariot points to themes of forward movement, willpower, determination. Momentum is available when your direction is clear. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Chariot meaning ->

Strength

patience · courage · gentle strength

Strength points to themes of patience, courage, gentle strength. Soft courage and patient self-control are more useful than force. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read Strength meaning ->

The Hermit

reflection · distance · wisdom

The Hermit points to themes of reflection, distance, wisdom. Stepping back can reveal the wisdom you need. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Hermit meaning ->

Wheel of Fortune

change · turning point · flow

Wheel of Fortune points to themes of change, turning point, flow. The situation may shift, so flexibility matters. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read Wheel of Fortune meaning ->

Justice

balance · judgment · responsibility

Justice points to themes of balance, judgment, responsibility. Facts, fairness, and consequences should guide the decision. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read Justice meaning ->

The Hanged Man

pause · new perspective · waiting

The Hanged Man points to themes of pause, new perspective, waiting. A pause can become useful when it changes your perspective. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Hanged Man meaning ->

Death

ending · turning point · renewal

Death points to themes of ending, turning point, renewal. An ending can clear space for renewal and a cleaner next phase. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read Death meaning ->

Temperance

balance · harmony · moderation

Temperance points to themes of balance, harmony, moderation. Balance, timing, and moderation help the pieces come together. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read Temperance meaning ->

The Devil

attachment · temptation · dependence

The Devil points to themes of attachment, temptation, dependence. Attachment, temptation, or fear may be stronger than it first appears. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Devil meaning ->

The Tower

shock · breakdown · realization

The Tower points to themes of shock, breakdown, realization. A sudden disruption can expose what was unstable. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Tower meaning ->

The Star

hope · healing · inspiration

The Star points to themes of hope, healing, inspiration. Hope and healing return when you give yourself enough space. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Star meaning ->

The Moon

anxiety · illusion · subconscious

The Moon points to themes of anxiety, illusion, subconscious. Uncertainty asks for patience, facts, and emotional grounding. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Moon meaning ->

The Sun

positivity · achievement · vitality

The Sun points to themes of positivity, achievement, vitality. Clarity, confidence, and warmth can bring the situation into the open. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The Sun meaning ->

Judgement

awakening · decision · reassessment

Judgement points to themes of awakening, decision, reassessment. A wake-up call invites an honest review and a clearer decision. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read Judgement meaning ->

The World

completion · integration · achievement

The World points to themes of completion, integration, achievement. A cycle is reaching completion, integration, or a broader view. In a general reading, notice how this theme is already moving through the situation.Read The World meaning ->

56 Minor Arcana Cards

The Minor Arcana cards describe daily emotions, choices, actions, thoughts, work, money, and practical details through Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.

Card	Suit	Keywords
Ace of Wands	Wands	idea, signal to begin, passion, passion and action
Two of Wands	Wands	planning, potential expansion, next action, passion and action
Three of Wands	Wands	progress, collaboration, awaited results, passion and action
Four of Wands	Wands	celebration, foundation, steady passion, passion and action
Five of Wands	Wands	competition, clashing opinions, scattered energy, passion and action
Six of Wands	Wands	recognition, reflection, confidence, passion and action
Seven of Wands	Wands	defense, persistence, holding your ground, passion and action
Eight of Wands	Wands	fast movement, news, speed, passion and action
Nine of Wands	Wands	boundaries, tired willpower, final review, passion and action
Ten of Wands	Wands	overload, concentrated responsibility, pressure to finish, passion and action
Page of Wands	Wands	new message, curiosity, challenge, passion and action
Knight of Wands	Wands	rush, desire for change, momentum, passion and action
Queen of Wands	Wands	magnetism, confidence, warm leadership, passion and action
King of Wands	Wands	vision, resolve, initiative, passion and action
Ace of Cups	Cups	emotional beginning, attraction, open heart, emotion and relationships
Two of Cups	Cups	emotional exchange, attraction, reconciliation, mutuality, emotion and relationships
Three of Cups	Cups	joy, close gathering, emotional support, emotion and relationships
Four of Cups	Cups	apathy, emotional stagnation, paused offer, emotion and relationships
Five of Cups	Cups	loss, regret, remaining possibility, emotion and relationships
Six of Cups	Cups	memories, nostalgia, sincere feeling, emotion and relationships
Seven of Cups	Cups	illusion, too many choices, emotional confusion, emotion and relationships
Eight of Cups	Cups	organization, leaving, emotional distance, emotion and relationships
Nine of Cups	Cups	satisfaction, wish, emotional fulfillment, emotion and relationships
Ten of Cups	Cups	happiness, family harmony, emotional completion, emotion and relationships
Page of Cups	Cups	emotional expression, kind message, imagination, emotion and relationships
Knight of Cups	Cups	confession, invitation, romance, emotion and relationships
Queen of Cups	Cups	empathy, nurturing, emotional depth, emotion and relationships
King of Cups	Cups	emotional balance, mature understanding, calm support, emotion and relationships
Ace of Swords	Swords	clarity, truth, resolve, thought and judgment
Two of Swords	Swords	delayed decision, weighing options, mental defense, thought and judgment
Three of Swords	Swords	hurt, disappointment, painful truth, thought and judgment
Four of Swords	Swords	rest, mental pause, healing, thought and judgment
Five of Swords	Swords	argument, hollow victory, difficult words, thought and judgment
Six of Swords	Swords	transition, distance, moving away from trouble, thought and judgment
Seven of Swords	Swords	strategy, hidden motive, indirect approach, thought and judgment
Eight of Swords	Swords	restriction, mental trap, fear, thought and judgment
Nine of Swords	Swords	anxiety, worry, night thoughts, thought and judgment
Ten of Swords	Swords	ending, exhaustion, end of pain, thought and judgment
Page of Swords	Swords	observation, information search, careful words, thought and judgment
Knight of Swords	Swords	directness, quick judgment, logical breakthrough, thought and judgment
Queen of Swords	Swords	discernment, boundaries, clear conversation, thought and judgment
King of Swords	Swords	sound judgment, principle, rational authority, thought and judgment
Ace of Pentacles	Pentacles	practical opportunity, financial opportunity, stable beginning, practical stability
Two of Pentacles	Pentacles	money and schedule balance, priority adjustment, practical management, practical stability
Three of Pentacles	Pentacles	reflection, craft, work outcomes, practical stability
Four of Pentacles	Pentacles	holding resources, clinging to stability, financial defense, practical stability
Five of Pentacles	Pentacles	scarcity, financial anxiety, asking for help, practical stability
Six of Pentacles	Pentacles	sharing, support, fair exchange, practical stability
Seven of Pentacles	Pentacles	evaluation, waiting, long-term investment, practical stability
Eight of Pentacles	Pentacles	skill, repeated practice, workmanship, practical stability
Nine of Pentacles	Pentacles	self-sufficiency, comfort, practical achievement, practical stability
Ten of Pentacles	Pentacles	assets, family foundation, long-term stability, practical stability
Page of Pentacles	Pentacles	study, practical opportunity, realistic plan, practical stability
Knight of Pentacles	Pentacles	diligence, steady effort, slow progress, practical stability
Queen of Pentacles	Pentacles	resourcefulness, nurturing, financial sense, practical stability
King of Pentacles	Pentacles	reflection, management skill, material stability, practical stability