TAROT CARDS · 78

Tarot Card Encyclopedia

The upright and reversed meanings of all 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, with readings for love, work, money and relationships. Tap a card for the full explanation.

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Major Arcana (22 cards)

From 0, the Fool, to 21, the World. They stand for life’s big themes and turning points.

The FoolThe FoolFreedom, BeginningsThe MagicianThe MagicianCreation, WillpowerThe High PriestessThe High PriestessIntuition, WisdomThe EmpressThe EmpressAbundance, NurturingThe EmperorThe EmperorStability, ResponsibilityThe HierophantThe HierophantTrust, TraditionThe LoversThe LoversChoice, HarmonyThe ChariotThe ChariotProgress, VictoryStrengthStrengthCourage, PatienceThe HermitThe HermitReflection, SearchingWheel of FortuneWheel of FortuneTurning point, Good luckJusticeJusticeFairness, BalanceThe Hanged ManThe Hanged ManTrial, PatienceDeathDeathEnding and rebirth, ChangeTemperanceTemperanceHarmony, ModerationThe DevilThe DevilTemptation, AttachmentThe TowerThe TowerSudden change, CollapseThe StarThe StarHope, InspirationThe MoonThe MoonAnxiety, UncertaintyThe SunThe SunSuccess, JoyJudgementJudgementRevival, AwakeningThe WorldThe WorldCompletion, Achievement

Wands (Fire · 14 cards)

The suit of passion, action, work and creativity: Ace to Ten, plus the Page, Knight, Queen and King.

Ace of WandsAce of WandsA spark of passion, CreativityTwo of WandsTwo of WandsPlanning, AmbitionThree of WandsThree of WandsExpansion, ForesightFour of WandsFour of WandsStability, CelebrationFive of WandsFive of WandsCompetition, Clashing opinionsSix of WandsSix of WandsVictory, PraiseSeven of WandsSeven of WandsDefence, The upper handEight of WandsEight of WandsRapid progress, SpeedNine of WandsNine of WandsVigilance, EnduranceTen of WandsTen of WandsBurden, Too much responsibilityPage of WandsPage of WandsCuriosity, Good newsKnight of WandsKnight of WandsDrive, PassionQueen of WandsQueen of WandsConfidence, CharmKing of WandsKing of WandsLeadership, Vision

Cups (Water · 14 cards)

The suit of feelings, love and relationships: Ace to Ten, plus the Page, Knight, Queen and King.

Ace of CupsAce of CupsNew love, Overflowing feelingsTwo of CupsTwo of CupsMutual love, PartnershipThree of CupsThree of CupsCelebration, FriendshipFour of CupsFour of CupsApathy, DiscontentFive of CupsFive of CupsLoss, RegretSix of CupsSix of CupsNostalgia, InnocenceSeven of CupsSeven of CupsDaydreams, ConfusionEight of CupsEight of CupsWalking away, A change of directionNine of CupsNine of CupsWishes come true, SatisfactionTen of CupsTen of CupsHappy family, HappinessPage of CupsPage of CupsSincere feelings, SensitivityKnight of CupsKnight of CupsRomance, An invitationQueen of CupsQueen of CupsCompassion, EmpathyKing of CupsKing of CupsGenerosity, Tolerance

Swords (Air · 14 cards)

The suit of thought, words, decisions and conflict: Ace to Ten, plus the Page, Knight, Queen and King.

Ace of SwordsAce of SwordsDecision, BreakthroughTwo of SwordsTwo of SwordsBalance, Holding backThree of SwordsThree of SwordsHeartache, SorrowFour of SwordsFour of SwordsRest, RetreatFive of SwordsFive of SwordsDefeat, ConflictSix of SwordsSix of SwordsTransition, ImprovementSeven of SwordsSeven of SwordsStrategy, CunningEight of SwordsEight of SwordsRestriction, Feeling trappedNine of SwordsNine of SwordsAnxiety, NightmaresTen of SwordsTen of SwordsAn ending, Rock bottomPage of SwordsPage of SwordsVigilance, CuriosityKnight of SwordsKnight of SwordsSpeed, Charging aheadQueen of SwordsQueen of SwordsIntelligence, IndependenceKing of SwordsKing of SwordsReason, Authority

Pentacles (Earth · 14 cards)

The suit of money, material things, health and everyday reality: Ace to Ten, plus the Page, Knight, Queen and King.

Ace of PentaclesAce of PentaclesThe start of prosperity, Practical gainTwo of PentaclesTwo of PentaclesFlexibility, JugglingThree of PentaclesThree of PentaclesSkill, CooperationFour of PentaclesFour of PentaclesPossession, StabilityFive of PentaclesFive of PentaclesHardship, IsolationSix of PentaclesSix of PentaclesGenerosity, CharitySeven of PentaclesSeven of PentaclesWaiting for growth, AssessmentEight of PentaclesEight of PentaclesPractice, DiligenceNine of PentaclesNine of PentaclesIndependence, AbundanceTen of PentaclesTen of PentaclesProsperity, FamilyPage of PentaclesPage of PentaclesDiligence, LearningKnight of PentaclesKnight of PentaclesSteadiness, ResponsibilityQueen of PentaclesQueen of PentaclesNurturing, PracticalityKing of PentaclesKing of PentaclesSuccess, Wealth

About this encyclopedia

The order and names of the cards follow the Rider–Waite deck (also called the Waite–Smith deck). The meanings draw on the Waite and Marseille traditions and on readings shared by leading English and Japanese guidebooks; where traditions disagree, the text says so. The card pictures are originals, painted after the hand-painted tarot decks of fifteenth-century Milan.

Unlike the eto, the Four Pillars or Sanmeigaku, which read the nature you were born with from your date of birth, tarot reads the present moment from cards drawn on the spot. Try using your birth chart for your inborn nature, and tarot for hints about what is on your mind right now.

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