Tarot Card Meanings
Explore all 78 tarot card meanings with upright and reversed interpretations. Your complete guide to the Rider-Waite tarot deck.
Major Arcana
Life themes, turning points, and the bigger story.
Cups
Emotion, relationships, intuition, and healing.
Wands
Energy, confidence, momentum, and action.
Swords
Truth, tension, boundaries, and perspective.
Pentacles
Work, money, stability, and long-term growth.
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Major Arcana
22 cards
Twenty-two cards covering life themes and turning points.
- 🃏
The Fool
New beginnings, spontaneity, and a free spirit.
- 🎩
The Magician
Manifestation, resourcefulness, and inspired action.
- 🌙
The High Priestess
Intuition, sacred knowledge, and the subconscious mind.
- 👑
The Empress
Fertility, abundance, and nurturing energy.
- 🏛️
The Emperor
Authority, structure, and a solid foundation.
- 🔑
The Hierophant
Spiritual wisdom, tradition, and conformity.
- ❤️
The Lovers
Love, harmony, and meaningful relationships.
- 🏎️
The Chariot
Determination, willpower, and triumph over obstacles.
- 🦁
Strength
Inner strength, courage, and compassion.
- 🏔️
The Hermit
Soul-searching, introspection, and inner guidance.
- 🎡
Wheel of Fortune
Good luck, karma, and life cycles.
- ⚖️
Justice
Fairness, truth, and the law of cause and effect.
- 🙃
The Hanged Man
Surrender, letting go, and seeing from a new perspective.
- 🦋
Death
Endings, transformation, and transition.
- ⏳
Temperance
Balance, moderation, and patience.
- ⛓️
The Devil
Bondage, materialism, and shadow self.
- ⚡
The Tower
Sudden upheaval, chaos, and revelation.
- ⭐
The Star
Hope, inspiration, and serenity.
- 🌕
The Moon
Illusion, fear, and the subconscious.
- ☀️
The Sun
Joy, success, and vitality.
- 📯
Judgement
Reflection, reckoning, and inner calling.
- 🌍
The World
Completion, accomplishment, and wholeness.
Cups
14 cards
Fourteen cards on emotion, relationships, intuition, and healing.
- 🏆
Ace of Cups
New love, compassion, and emotional awakening.
- 🤝
Two of Cups
Partnership, mutual attraction, and unified love.
- 🥂
Three of Cups
Celebration, friendship, and community.
- 😶
Four of Cups
Contemplation, apathy, and missed opportunities.
- 😢
Five of Cups
Loss, grief, and regret.
- 🧒
Six of Cups
Nostalgia, childhood memories, and innocence.
- 💭
Seven of Cups
Fantasy, illusion, and many choices.
- 🚶
Eight of Cups
Walking away, disillusionment, and seeking deeper meaning.
- 😊
Nine of Cups
Contentment, satisfaction, and wishes fulfilled.
- 🌈
Ten of Cups
Harmony, family happiness, and emotional fulfillment.
- 🐟
Page of Cups
Creative inspiration, curiosity, and new emotional experiences.
- 🌹
Knight of Cups
Romance, charm, and following the heart.
- 🧜
Queen of Cups
Emotional depth, compassion, and intuitive wisdom.
- 🐬
King of Cups
Emotional balance, diplomacy, and generosity.
Wands
14 cards
Fourteen cards on energy, confidence, momentum, and action.
- 🔥
Ace of Wands
Inspiration, creative spark, and new beginnings.
- 🌐
Two of Wands
Planning, future vision, and making decisions.
- 🚢
Three of Wands
Expansion, foresight, and progress.
- 🎊
Four of Wands
Celebration, homecoming, and joyous milestones.
- 🤺
Five of Wands
Competition, conflict, and creative tension.
- 🏆
Six of Wands
Victory, public recognition, and self-confidence.
- 🛡️
Seven of Wands
Defiance, standing your ground, and perseverance.
- 🚀
Eight of Wands
Swift action, movement, and rapid progress.
- 💪
Nine of Wands
Resilience, persistence, and last stand.
- 🏋️
Ten of Wands
Burden, responsibility, and hard work.
- 🌋
Page of Wands
Enthusiasm, exploration, and creative potential.
- 🐎
Knight of Wands
Action, adventure, and fearless energy.
- 🌻
Queen of Wands
Confidence, warmth, and determined leadership.
- 🦁
King of Wands
Visionary leadership, entrepreneurship, and bold action.
Swords
14 cards
Fourteen cards on truth, tension, boundaries, and perspective.
- 🗡️
Ace of Swords
Clarity, breakthrough, and raw truth.
- ⚔️
Two of Swords
Indecision, stalemate, and difficult choices.
- 💔
Three of Swords
Heartbreak, sorrow, and painful truth.
- 🛌
Four of Swords
Rest, recovery, and contemplation.
- 😤
Five of Swords
Conflict, defeat, and hollow victory.
- ⛵
Six of Swords
Transition, moving on, and leaving troubled waters behind.
- 🦊
Seven of Swords
Deception, strategy, and stealth.
- 🔒
Eight of Swords
Restriction, imprisonment, and self-limiting beliefs.
- 😰
Nine of Swords
Anxiety, nightmares, and deep worry.
- 🌅
Ten of Swords
Painful ending, rock bottom, and betrayal.
- 💡
Page of Swords
Curiosity, mental agility, and new ideas.
- 💨
Knight of Swords
Ambition, assertiveness, and swift action.
- 🦅
Queen of Swords
Clear thinking, independence, and direct communication.
- 🧠
King of Swords
Intellectual authority, clear judgment, and ethical leadership.
Pentacles
14 cards
Fourteen cards on work, money, stability, and long-term growth.
- 💰
Ace of Pentacles
New financial opportunity, prosperity, and manifestation.
- 🤹
Two of Pentacles
Balance, adaptability, and juggling priorities.
- 🏗️
Three of Pentacles
Teamwork, collaboration, and skilled craftsmanship.
- 🏦
Four of Pentacles
Security, conservation, and holding on to what you have.
- 🥶
Five of Pentacles
Financial loss, poverty, and feeling left out in the cold.
- 🎁
Six of Pentacles
Generosity, charity, and sharing wealth.
- 🌱
Seven of Pentacles
Assessment, patience, and long-term investment.
- 🔨
Eight of Pentacles
Diligence, mastery, and skill development.
- 🍇
Nine of Pentacles
Abundance, luxury, and self-sufficiency.
- 🏰
Ten of Pentacles
Wealth, inheritance, and family legacy.
- 📚
Page of Pentacles
Ambition, desire to learn, and a new financial or educational opportunity.
- 🐴
Knight of Pentacles
Hard work, responsibility, and methodical progress.
- 🐇
Queen of Pentacles
Nurturing abundance, practicality, and domestic comfort.
- 🐂
King of Pentacles
Wealth, business acumen, and leadership through stability.
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