Tarot Card Meanings

Major Arcana 🌟

(The Great Mysteries)

The 22 Major Arcana cards symbolize life's major lessons and spiritual themes.

• The Fool: New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, taking a leap of faith.

• The Magician: Manifestation, resourcefulness, inspired action, skill.

• The High Priestess: Intuition, mystery, subconscious knowledge, feminine wisdom.

• The Empress: Femininity, fertility, nurturing, abundance, beauty, creativity.

• The Emperor: Authority, structure, stability, control, father figure, leadership.

• The Hierophant: Tradition, spiritual guidance, social institutions, learning.

• The Lovers: Partnerships, union, choices, alignment of values, relationships.

• The Chariot: Willpower, direction, victory, overcoming obstacles, forward momentum.

• Strength: Inner strength, courage, compassion, mastery of self.

• The Hermit: Introspection, solitude, inner guidance, search for truth.

• Wheel of Fortune: Cycles, change, fate, destiny, turning points, inevitable change.

• Justice: Fairness, truth, law, cause and effect, accountability, balance.

• The Hanged Man: Sacrifice, new perspective, letting go, pause, shifting viewpoint.

• Death: End of a cycle, transformation, profound change, new beginnings.

• Temperance: Balance, moderation, patience, blending of energies.

• The Devil: Bondage, addiction, materialism, obsession, feeling trapped.

• The Tower: Sudden upheaval, collapse, shocking change, breaking down old structures.

• The Star: Hope, inspiration, calm, faith, spiritual guidance, healing.

• The Moon: Illusion, fear, intuition, subconscious, confusion, hidden truths.

• The Sun: Joy, success, vitality, optimism, clarity, celebration.

• Judgement: Rebirth, inner calling, reflection, a major decision or awakening.

• The World: Completion, accomplishment, wholeness, successful conclusion.

Minor Arcana ✨

(Daily Life)

The 56 Minor Arcana cards represent everyday issues, divided into four suits.

Suit of Wands🪵

(Element: Fire) - Action, Creativity, Aspiration

• Ace of Wands: A spark of inspiration, new creative endeavor, pure potential.

• Two of Wands: Planning, future direction, personal power, contemplation.

• Three of Wands: Expansion, foresight, initial results, waiting for success.

• Four of Wands: Celebration, harmony, home, community, stable foundation.

• Five of Wands: Conflict, competition, minor struggles, differing opinions.

• Six of Wands: Victory, public recognition, success, progress.

• Seven of Wands: Defense, holding your ground, standing up for beliefs.

• Eight of Wands: Quick action, movement, messages, things speeding up.

• Nine of Wands: Resilience, persistence, being on guard, close to the finish line.

• Ten of Wands: Burden, overwork, responsibility, feeling oppressed.

• Page of Wands: Enthusiastic news, a new idea, creative beginnings.

• Knight of Wands: Action-oriented, passionate, impulsive, seeking adventure.

• Queen of Wands: Confident, spirited, independent, creative, focused.

• King of Wands: Visionary leader, inspiring, natural authority, entrepreneurial.

Suit of Cups 💧

(Element: Water) - Emotions, Relationships, Intuition

• Ace of Cups: Emotional fulfillment, new love, deep joy, spiritual abundance.

• Two of Cups: Union, partnership, mutual attraction, harmony in relationship.

• Three of Cups: Celebration, friendship, community, joyful gatherings.

• Four of Cups: Apathy, boredom, discontent, missing opportunities.

• Five of Cups: Grief, loss, regret, dwelling on what is gone.

• Six of Cups: Nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence, the past re-emerging.

• Seven of Cups: Illusions, choices, many options, getting lost in fantasy.

• Eight of Cups: Moving on, walking away, seeking deeper meaning.

• Nine of Cups: Wishes fulfilled, contentment, satisfaction, emotional security.

• Ten of Cups: Complete emotional happiness, divine relationship, harmony.

• Page of Cups: Emotional news, an intuitive message, imaginative.

• Knight of Cups: Romantic, charming, emotional proposals, following the heart.

• Queen of Cups: Compassionate, sensitive, intuitive, calm, loving.

• King of Cups: Emotional control, balanced emotions, diplomacy, caring.

Suit of Swords🗡️

(Element: Air) - Intellect, Thoughts, Conflict

• Ace of Swords: Mental clarity, a breakthrough, a new idea, sharp intellect, truth.

• Two of Swords: Indecision, stalemate, avoiding a choice, blocked emotions.

• Three of Swords: Heartbreak, emotional pain, betrayal, sorrow, separation.

• Four of Swords: Rest, recuperation, retreat, needing a period of stillness.

• Five of Swords: Conflict, loss, tension, "winning" at a cost, destructive victory.

• Six of Swords: Transition, moving on, leaving trouble behind, finding a solution.

• Seven of Swords: Deception, trickery, getting away with something, self-interest.

• Eight of Swords: Feeling trapped, restriction, self-imposed limitation.

• Nine of Swords: Anxiety, worry, nightmares, fear, sleepless nights.

• Ten of Swords: Ruin, hitting rock bottom, painful endings, a dramatic conclusion.

• Page of Swords: Curiosity, new mental challenges, speaking up, intellectual energy.

• Knight of Swords: Ambitious, driven, action-oriented, quick to act, direct.

• Queen of Swords: Independent, sharp-witted, intellectual, honest.

• King of Swords: Authority, intellectual power, clear thinking, truth-seeking.

Suit of Pentacles 🪙 (Element: Earth) - Material World, Finances, Security

• Ace of Pentacles: New financial opportunity, prosperity, solid beginnings.

• Two of Pentacles: Balance, juggling resources, prioritizing, adapting to change.

• Three of Pentacles: Teamwork, collaboration, recognition for skills, mastery.

• Four of Pentacles: Hoarding, control, security, attachment to possessions.

• Five of Pentacles: Lack, worry, feeling like an outsider, material difficulty.

• Six of Pentacles: Charity, giving and receiving, generosity, financial flow.

• Seven of Pentacles: Patience, evaluating progress, a necessary pause before results.

• Eight of Pentacles: Apprenticeship, dedication to work, skill development, focused effort.

• Nine of Pentacles: Self-sufficiency, luxury, financial independence.

• Ten of Pentacles: Lasting security, family wealth, legacy, long-term success.

• Page of Pentacles: News about money or career, student, grounded opportunities.

• Knight of Pentacles: Hard work, diligence, reliability, slow but steady progress.

• Queen of Pentacles: Nurturing, practical, financially secure, a grounded mother figure.

• King of Pentacles: Business success, material security, grounded leadership, abundance.