Tarot card meanings,
card by card.
Start with what you see. These modern reflection notes give you a vocabulary for the 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, with space for your own interpretation.
Major Arcana
The Fool
Beginnings, curiosity
Explore →The Magician
Resources, initiative
Explore →The High Priestess
Reflection, uncertainty
Explore →The Empress
Care, growth
Explore →The Emperor
Structure, boundaries
Explore →The Hierophant
Tradition, learning
Explore →The Lovers
Values, connection
Explore →The Chariot
Direction, effort
Explore →Strength
Patience, courage
Explore →The Hermit
Space, insight
Explore →Wheel of Fortune
Change, adaptability
Explore →Justice
Fairness, responsibility
Explore →The Hanged Man
Pause, perspective
Explore →Death
Endings, transition
Explore →Temperance
Balance, adjustment
Explore →The Devil
Attachment, patterns
Explore →The Tower
Disruption, assumptions
Explore →The Star
Hope, renewal
Explore →The Moon
Ambiguity, emotion
Explore →The Sun
Clarity, enjoyment
Explore →Judgement
Review, renewed purpose
Explore →The World
Completion, integration
Explore →Wands
Ace of Wands
Inspiration, possibility
Explore →Two of Wands
Planning, direction
Explore →Three of Wands
Expansion, foresight
Explore →Four of Wands
Celebration, belonging
Explore →Five of Wands
Competition, disagreement
Explore →Six of Wands
Recognition, progress
Explore →Seven of Wands
Conviction, boundaries
Explore →Eight of Wands
Momentum, directness
Explore →Nine of Wands
Persistence, recovery
Explore →Ten of Wands
Responsibility, overload
Explore →Page of Wands
Discovery, enthusiasm
Explore →Knight of Wands
Adventure, impulsiveness
Explore →Queen of Wands
Confidence, warmth
Explore →King of Wands
Vision, leadership
Explore →Cups
Ace of Cups
Renewal, openness
Explore →Two of Cups
Reciprocity, connection
Explore →Three of Cups
Friendship, community
Explore →Four of Cups
Disengagement, reconsideration
Explore →Five of Cups
Disappointment, remaining support
Explore →Six of Cups
Memory, familiarity
Explore →Seven of Cups
Possibilities, discernment
Explore →Eight of Cups
Departure, searching
Explore →Nine of Cups
Satisfaction, gratitude
Explore →Ten of Cups
Belonging, emotional harmony
Explore →Page of Cups
Sensitivity, imagination
Explore →Knight of Cups
Romance, idealism
Explore →Queen of Cups
Empathy, emotional boundaries
Explore →King of Cups
Composure, compassion
Explore →Swords
Ace of Swords
Clarity, a new idea
Explore →Two of Swords
Indecision, avoidance
Explore →Three of Swords
Heartache, a painful truth
Explore →Four of Swords
Rest, recovery
Explore →Five of Swords
Conflict, the cost of winning
Explore →Six of Swords
Transition, support
Explore →Seven of Swords
Strategy, secrecy
Explore →Eight of Swords
Restriction, assumptions
Explore →Nine of Swords
Anxiety, perspective
Explore →Ten of Swords
An ending, recovery
Explore →Page of Swords
Inquiry, vigilance
Explore →Knight of Swords
Decisiveness, haste
Explore →Queen of Swords
Discernment, clear boundaries
Explore →King of Swords
Reason, fair judgement
Explore →Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles
Opportunity, a practical beginning
Explore →Two of Pentacles
Adaptability, competing demands
Explore →Three of Pentacles
Craft, collaboration
Explore →Four of Pentacles
Security, holding tightly
Explore →Five of Pentacles
Hardship, seeking help
Explore →Six of Pentacles
Giving, receiving
Explore →Seven of Pentacles
Patience, evaluation
Explore →Eight of Pentacles
Practice, craftsmanship
Explore →Nine of Pentacles
Independence, earned comfort
Explore →Ten of Pentacles
Legacy, lasting stability
Explore →Page of Pentacles
Study, practical curiosity
Explore →Knight of Pentacles
Reliability, steady effort
Explore →Queen of Pentacles
Nurture, resourcefulness
Explore →King of Pentacles
Stewardship, material stability
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