Tarot Card Meanings
Explore the meaning of all 78 tarot cards. Click any card to learn its upright and reversed meanings, symbolism, and interpretations for love and career.
Major Arcana
The 22 trump cards representing life's spiritual lessons
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The Fool
New beginnings • Innocence
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The Magician
Manifestation • Power
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The High Priestess
Intuition • Mystery
3
The Empress
Femininity • Abundance
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The Emperor
Authority • Structure
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The Hierophant
Tradition • Conformity
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The Lovers
Love • Harmony
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The Chariot
Willpower • Victory
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Strength
Inner strength • Courage
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The Hermit
Introspection • Solitude
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Wheel of Fortune
Change • Cycles
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Justice
Justice • Fairness
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The Hanged Man
Surrender • New perspective
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Death
Transformation • Endings
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Temperance
Balance • Moderation
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The Devil
Bondage • Materialism
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The Tower
Upheaval • Sudden change
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The Star
Hope • Faith
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The Moon
Illusion • Fear
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The Sun
Joy • Success
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Judgement
Rebirth • Inner calling
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The World
Completion • Achievement
Suit of Wands
Fire element — Passion, creativity, action, ambition
Ace
Ace of Wands
New beginnings • Potential
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2 of Wands
Balance • Partnership
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3 of Wands
Growth • Creativity
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4 of Wands
Stability • Foundation
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5 of Wands
Challenge • Change
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6 of Wands
Harmony • Cooperation
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7 of Wands
Reflection • Assessment
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8 of Wands
Movement • Progress
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9 of Wands
Culmination • Attainment
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10 of Wands
Completion • End of cycle
Page
Page of Wands
Messenger • Student
Knight
Knight of Wands
Action • Adventure
Queen
Queen of Wands
Nurturing • Mastery
King
King of Wands
Authority • Leadership
Suit of Cups
Water element — Emotions, relationships, intuition, creativity
Ace
Ace of Cups
New beginnings • Potential
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2 of Cups
Balance • Partnership
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3 of Cups
Growth • Creativity
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4 of Cups
Stability • Foundation
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5 of Cups
Challenge • Change
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6 of Cups
Harmony • Cooperation
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7 of Cups
Reflection • Assessment
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8 of Cups
Movement • Progress
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9 of Cups
Culmination • Attainment
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10 of Cups
Completion • End of cycle
Page
Page of Cups
Messenger • Student
Knight
Knight of Cups
Action • Adventure
Queen
Queen of Cups
Nurturing • Mastery
King
King of Cups
Authority • Leadership
Suit of Swords
Air element — Intellect, conflict, communication, truth
Ace
Ace of Swords
New beginnings • Potential
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2 of Swords
Balance • Partnership
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3 of Swords
Growth • Creativity
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4 of Swords
Stability • Foundation
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5 of Swords
Challenge • Change
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6 of Swords
Harmony • Cooperation
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7 of Swords
Reflection • Assessment
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8 of Swords
Movement • Progress
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9 of Swords
Culmination • Attainment
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10 of Swords
Completion • End of cycle
Page
Page of Swords
Messenger • Student
Knight
Knight of Swords
Action • Adventure
Queen
Queen of Swords
Nurturing • Mastery
King
King of Swords
Authority • Leadership
Suit of Pentacles
Earth element — Material, finances, career, physical world
Ace
Ace of Pentacles
New beginnings • Potential
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2 of Pentacles
Balance • Partnership
3
3 of Pentacles
Growth • Creativity
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4 of Pentacles
Stability • Foundation
5
5 of Pentacles
Challenge • Change
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6 of Pentacles
Harmony • Cooperation
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7 of Pentacles
Reflection • Assessment
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8 of Pentacles
Movement • Progress
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9 of Pentacles
Culmination • Attainment
10
10 of Pentacles
Completion • End of cycle
Page
Page of Pentacles
Messenger • Student
Knight
Knight of Pentacles
Action • Adventure
Queen
Queen of Pentacles
Nurturing • Mastery
King
King of Pentacles
Authority • Leadership
Understanding the Tarot
The tarot deck consists of 78 cards divided into two main sections: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. Each card carries its own unique meaning and symbolism, offering guidance and insight into life's journey.
Major Arcana
The 22 Major Arcana cards represent significant life events, spiritual lessons, and karmic influences. They tell the story of the Fool's Journey—from innocence through experience to enlightenment.
Minor Arcana
The 56 Minor Arcana cards deal with day-to-day events and practical aspects of life. They are divided into four suits, each associated with an element and area of life.
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