TarotRider-Waite · 78 Cards
Tarot Card Meanings
The upright and reversed meaning of every card in the deck, and what it says about love and career. Tap a card to read its full meaning.
Major Arcana (22 cards)
Life's big lessons and turning points
The Foolnew beginnings · freedom
The Magicianmanifestation · willpower
The High Priestessintuition · mystery
The Empressabundance · beauty
The Emperorauthority · structure
The Hierophanttradition · belief
The Loverslove · harmony
The Chariotvictory · willpower
Strengthinner strength · courage
The Hermitsolitude · introspection
Wheel of Fortunefate · luck
Justicejustice · balance
The Hanged Manpause · new perspective
Deathtransformation · endings
Temperancebalance · moderation
The Deviladdiction · restriction
The Towerupheaval · sudden change
The Starhope · inspiration
The Moonillusion · fear
The Sunjoy · success
Judgementreckoning · rebirth
The Worldcompletion · achievement
Wands (14 cards)
Fire · energy, passion, creativity and initiative
Ace of Wandsspark · inspiration
Two of Wandsplanning · discovery
Three of Wandsexpansion · progress
Four of Wandscelebration · harmony
Five of Wandsconflict · competition
Six of Wandsvictory · success
Seven of Wandschallenge · defense
Eight of Wandsspeed · movement
Nine of Wandsresilience · persistence
Ten of Wandsburden · responsibility
Page of Wandscuriosity · exploration
Knight of Wandspassion · courage
Queen of Wandsconfidence · charisma
King of Wandsleadership · vision
Cups (14 cards)
Water · emotions, love, relationships and intuition
Ace of Cupsnew love · emotions
Two of Cupsunion · partnership
Three of Cupscelebration · friendship
Four of Cupsapathy · discontent
Five of Cupsloss · regret
Six of Cupsnostalgia · memories
Seven of Cupsillusion · fantasy
Eight of Cupswalking away · letting go
Nine of Cupswishes fulfilled · satisfaction
Ten of Cupsdivine love · happiness
Page of Cupsintuition · inspiration
Knight of Cupsromance · proposal
Queen of Cupscompassion · intuition
King of Cupsemotional maturity · diplomacy
Swords (14 cards)
Air · the mind, communication, conflict and decisions
Ace of Swordsclarity · truth
Two of Swordsstalemate · indecision
Three of Swordsheartbreak · sorrow
Four of Swordsrest · recovery
Five of Swordsconflict · defeat
Six of Swordstransition · moving on
Seven of Swordsdeception · betrayal
Eight of Swordsrestriction · feeling trapped
Nine of Swordsanxiety · worry
Ten of Swordsendings · loss
Page of Swordscuriosity · mental agility
Knight of Swordsdetermination · speed
Queen of Swordsclarity · honesty
King of Swordsintellect · justice
Pentacles (14 cards)
Earth · money, work, the body and the material world
Ace of Pentaclesprosperity · opportunity
Two of Pentaclesbalance · priorities
Three of Pentaclescollaboration · teamwork
Four of Pentaclessecurity · control
Five of Pentacleshardship · loss
Six of Pentaclesgenerosity · sharing
Seven of Pentaclesinvestment · patience
Eight of Pentaclesdiligence · learning
Nine of Pentaclesabundance · independence
Ten of Pentacleswealth · family
Page of Pentacleslearning · opportunity
Knight of Pentaclesstability · patience
Queen of Pentaclesabundance · nurturing
King of Pentaclesprosperity · reliability
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Get a Tarot ReadingFrequently Asked Questions
How many cards are in a tarot deck?
The Rider-Waite tarot deck has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana. The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits of 14 cards each: Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles.
What is the difference between the Major and Minor Arcana?
Major Arcana cards describe life's big lessons, turning points and spiritual themes. The Minor Arcana covers everyday events, emotions and practical decisions. Many Major Arcana cards in one spread suggest the matter is tied to an important chapter of your life.
What does a reversed tarot card mean?
A reversed (upside-down) card shows that the card's energy is blocked, turned inward or delayed. A reversed card isn't always negative; the reversal of a difficult card can mean that difficulty is easing.
What do the court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King) represent?
Court cards usually show a personality, or the way you are handling a situation. The Page stands for learning and news, the Knight for taking action, the Queen for inner mastery and the King for outward authority and control.