The 22 Major Arcana describe the large themes of life; the 56 Minor Arcana cover everyday events and feelings.
Tarot Card Meanings: All 78 Cards
Upright and reversed meanings for the 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana. Open a card to read what its picture shows and what it means for love, money and career.
Major Arcana
The Foolnew beginnings, freedom, adventure
The Magicianwillpower, action, talent
The High Priestessintuition, secrets, inner wisdom
The Empressabundance, nurture, creation
The Emperorauthority, stability, structure
The Hierophanttradition, teaching, trust
The Loverslove, harmony, choice
The Chariotvictory, drive, determination
Strengthcourage, patience, gentle strength
The Hermitreflection, solitude, searching
Wheel of Fortuneturning point, luck, cycles
Justicefairness, balance, accountability
The Hanged Manwaiting, sacrifice, a new perspective
Deathendings and beginnings, change, clearing out
Temperancebalance, harmony, patience
The Devilattachment, temptation, bondage
The Towersudden change, collapse, shock
The Starhope, healing, inspiration
The Moonanxiety, confusion, illusion
The Sunsuccess, joy, vitality
Judgementrebirth, decision, a new calling
The Worldcompletion, achievement, wholenessWands (fire)
Ace of Wandsnew passion, a start, inspiration
Two of Wandsplanning, choice, outlook
Three of Wandsexpansion, awaited results, foresight
Four of Wandscelebration, stability, harmony
Five of Wandscompetition, conflict, clashing opinions
Six of Wandsvictory, recognition, confidence
Seven of Wandsdefense, challenge, conviction
Eight of Wandsrapid progress, news, movement
Nine of Wandsperseverance, vigilance, tenacity
Ten of Wandsheavy responsibility, burden
Page of Wandscuriosity, fresh news, enthusiasm
Knight of Wandsadventure, drive, passionate action
Queen of Wandsconfidence, charm, vitality
King of Wandsvision, leadership, decisivenessCups (water)
Ace of Cupsnew feelings, love, joy
Two of Cupsconnection, partnership, mutual attraction
Three of Cupscelebration, friendship, gatherings
Four of Cupsboredom, indifference, reassessment
Five of Cupsloss, regret, sorrow
Six of Cupsmemories, innocence, an old connection
Seven of Cupsfantasy, too many options, confusion
Eight of Cupswalking away, seeking deeper meaning
Nine of Cupsa wish fulfilled, satisfaction, joy
Ten of Cupshappiness, family harmony, fulfillment
Page of Cupssensitivity, a flutter of excitement, a surprise offer
Knight of Cupsromance, a proposal, pursuing an ideal
Queen of Cupsempathy, kindness, intuition
King of Cupsemotional stability, generosity, maturitySwords (air)
Ace of Swordsclarity, decision, truth
Two of Swordsstalemate, avoiding a decision, a tense balance
Three of Swordsheartbreak, separation, grief
Four of Swordsrest, recovery, recharging
Five of Swordsconflict, defeat, a hollow victory
Six of Swordsmoving on, transition, the road to recovery
Seven of Swordsstrategy, deception, acting in secret
Eight of Swordsrestriction, fear, self-imposed limits
Nine of Swordsanxiety, worry, sleeplessness
Ten of Swordsan ending, rock bottom, the end of pain
Page of Swordscuriosity, gathering information, alertness
Knight of Swordscharging ahead, decisiveness, swift action
Queen of Swordsclarity, independence, cool judgment
King of Swordslogic, authority, fair judgmentPentacles (earth)
Ace of Pentaclesa new opportunity, income, substance
Two of Pentaclesjuggling, flexibility, several things at once
Three of Pentaclesteamwork, recognized skill, craftsmanship
Four of Pentaclessaving, ownership, a wish for security
Five of Pentacleshardship, exclusion, difficulty
Six of Pentaclessharing, help, fair exchange
Seven of Pentaclespatience, investment, waiting
Eight of Pentaclesdiligence, mastery, effort
Nine of Pentaclesabundance, independence, ease
Ten of Pentacleswealth, inheritance, family security
Page of Pentacleslearning, planning, a new opportunity
Knight of Pentaclessteadiness, responsibility, caution
Queen of Pentaclespracticality, abundance, care
King of Pentacleswealth, success, steady leadership