Tarot Card Meanings List - 78 Cards
A tarot deck has 78 cards, split into the Major and Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana shows big life moments and spiritual lessons. The Minor Arcana, made up of Cups, Pentacles, Swords, and Wands, reflects everyday situations. Each card’s symbols help you understand your feelings, experiences, and choices.
Major Arcana Cards
Total Cards: 22
Themes: Key life events, spiritual growth, and karmic guidance
The Fool
Upright: New beginnings, freedom
Reversed: Recklessness, hesitation
Reversed: Recklessness, hesitation
The Magician
Upright: Manifestation, resourcefulness, power
Reversed: Manipulation, poor planning, untapped potential
Reversed: Manipulation, poor planning, untapped potential
The High Priestess
Upright: Intuition, inner knowing, mystery
Reversed: Secrets, blocked intuition, confusion
Reversed: Secrets, blocked intuition, confusion
The Empress
Upright: Nurturing, abundance, creativity
Reversed: Blocked growth, dependence, creative stagnation
Reversed: Blocked growth, dependence, creative stagnation
The Emperor
Upright: Authority, structure, leadership, stability
Reversed: Rigidity, domination, lack of discipline, inflexibility
Reversed: Rigidity, domination, lack of discipline, inflexibility
The Hierophant
Upright: Tradition, guidance, spiritual wisdom
Reversed: Rebellion, unconventionality, personal beliefs
Reversed: Rebellion, unconventionality, personal beliefs
The Lovers
Upright: Love, union, choices, harmony
Reversed: Disharmony, imbalance, conflict, difficult choices
Reversed: Disharmony, imbalance, conflict, difficult choices
The Chariot
Upright: Determination, focus, triumph through effort
Reversed: Lack of control, directionless energy, obstacles
Reversed: Lack of control, directionless energy, obstacles
Strength
Upright: Inner courage, patience, resilience, calm power
Reversed: Self-doubt, impulsiveness, depleted energy
Reversed: Self-doubt, impulsiveness, depleted energy
The Hermit
Upright: Solitude, self‑reflection, inner guidance, wisdom
Reversed: Isolation, withdrawal, loneliness, lack of direction
Reversed: Isolation, withdrawal, loneliness, lack of direction
Wheel of Fortune
Upright: Change, cycles, destiny, good fortune
Reversed: Resistance to change, setbacks, bad luck
Reversed: Resistance to change, setbacks, bad luck
Justice
Upright: Fairness, truth, balance, cause and effect
Reversed: Bias, dishonesty, imbalance, unresolved issues
Reversed: Bias, dishonesty, imbalance, unresolved issues
The Hanged Man
Upright: Suspension, letting go, new perspective
Reversed: Indecision, delay, resistance to change
Reversed: Indecision, delay, resistance to change
Death
Upright: Transformation, endings leading to new beginnings, renewal
Reversed: Resistance to change, stagnation, fear of transition
Reversed: Resistance to change, stagnation, fear of transition
Temperance
Upright: Balance, harmony, patience, moderation
Reversed: Excess, imbalance, conflict, impatience
Reversed: Excess, imbalance, conflict, impatience
The Devil
Upright: Temptation, bondage, materialism, shadow self
Reversed: Release, detachment, breaking free, reclaiming power
Reversed: Release, detachment, breaking free, reclaiming power
The Tower
Upright: Sudden upheaval, disruption, revelation, breaking down old structures
Reversed: Avoidance of disaster, fear of change, delaying inevitable shifts
Reversed: Avoidance of disaster, fear of change, delaying inevitable shifts
The Star
Upright: Hope, inspiration, serenity, faith, renewal
Reversed: Discouragement, lack of faith, disconnection, pessimism
Reversed: Discouragement, lack of faith, disconnection, pessimism
The Moon
Upright: Illusion, intuition, subconscious patterns, dreams, deep feelings
Reversed: Confusion, fear, deception, emotional turmoil
Reversed: Confusion, fear, deception, emotional turmoil
The Sun
Upright: Joy, success, vitality, clarity, optimism
Reversed: Temporary setbacks, lack of enthusiasm, clouded joy
Reversed: Temporary setbacks, lack of enthusiasm, clouded joy
Judgment
Upright: Renewal, transformation, rebirth, awakening
Reversed: Self‑doubt, stagnation, refusal to change, lack of clarity
Reversed: Self‑doubt, stagnation, refusal to change, lack of clarity
The World
Upright: Completion, achievement, fulfilment, harmony
Reversed: Delays, unfinished business, lack of closure, stagnation
Reversed: Delays, unfinished business, lack of closure, stagnation
Cups (Minor Arcana Cards)
Total Cards: 14
Themes: Daily challenges, emotions, relationships
Ace of Cups
Upright: New emotional beginnings, love, compassion, intuition
Reversed: Emotional blockages, repressed feelings, need for self‑care
Reversed: Emotional blockages, repressed feelings, need for self‑care
Two of Cups
Upright: Partnership, mutual attraction, harmony, connection
Reversed: Imbalance in relationships, misunderstandings, tension
Reversed: Imbalance in relationships, misunderstandings, tension
Three of Cups
Upright: Celebration, friendship, community, joy
Reversed: Overindulgence, isolation, gossip, tension in social circles
Reversed: Overindulgence, isolation, gossip, tension in social circles
Four of Cups
Upright: Contemplation, apathy, reassessment of emotions
Reversed: Missed opportunities, new awareness, emerging interest
Reversed: Missed opportunities, new awareness, emerging interest
Five of Cups
Upright: Loss, grief, disappointment, focusing on the negative
Reversed: Acceptance, moving on, healing, finding peace
Reversed: Acceptance, moving on, healing, finding peace
Six of Cups
Upright: Nostalgia, happy memories, reunion, childhood joy
Reversed: Letting go of the past, moving forward, unrealistic nostalgia
Reversed: Letting go of the past, moving forward, unrealistic nostalgia
Seven of Cups
Upright: Choices, imagination, wishful thinking, dreams
Reversed: Clarity, realism, making decisions, focus
Reversed: Clarity, realism, making decisions, focus
Eight of Cups
Upright: Leaving behind, seeking deeper meaning, emotional transition
Reversed: Fear of change, stagnation, avoidance of growth
Reversed: Fear of change, stagnation, avoidance of growth
Nine of Cups
Upright: Contentment, satisfaction, emotional fulfilment, wishes realised
Reversed: Overindulgence, unmet desires, superficial happiness
Reversed: Overindulgence, unmet desires, superficial happiness
Ten of Cups
Upright: Harmony, happy family, emotional fulfilment, lasting joy
Reversed: Discontent, instability in relationships, unmet expectations
Reversed: Discontent, instability in relationships, unmet expectations
Page of Cups
Upright: Creativity, emotional openness, intuitive messages, fresh feelings
Reversed: Emotional immaturity, moodiness, blocked creativity
Reversed: Emotional immaturity, moodiness, blocked creativity
Knight of Cups
Upright: Romance, charm, idealism, invitation to follow your heart
Reversed: Unrealistic expectations, moodiness, emotional imbalance
Reversed: Unrealistic expectations, moodiness, emotional imbalance
Queen of Cups
Upright: Compassion, emotional depth, nurturing intuition
Reversed: Emotional insecurity, co‑dependency, moodiness
Reversed: Emotional insecurity, co‑dependency, moodiness
King of Cups
Upright: Emotional balance, compassion, diplomacy, wise guidance
Reversed: Emotional volatility, suppressed feelings, manipulation
Reversed: Emotional volatility, suppressed feelings, manipulation
Pentacles (Minor Arcana Cards)
Total Cards: 14
Themes: Material wealth, career, stability, practical matters
Ace of Pentacles
Upright: New financial opportunities, prosperity, stability
Reversed: Missed chances, financial setbacks, delays
Reversed: Missed chances, financial setbacks, delays
Two of Pentacles
Upright: Balance, adaptability, juggling responsibilities
Reversed: Overwhelm, disorganisation, inability to prioritise
Reversed: Overwhelm, disorganisation, inability to prioritise
Three of Pentacles
Upright: Teamwork, skill development, collaboration
Reversed: Lack of teamwork, undervalued skills, miscommunication
Reversed: Lack of teamwork, undervalued skills, miscommunication
Four of Pentacles
Upright: Security, control, holding on to resources
Reversed: Greed, possessiveness, financial insecurity
Reversed: Greed, possessiveness, financial insecurity
Five of Pentacles
Upright: Hardship, financial loss, struggle, exclusion
Reversed: Recovery, improving circumstances, support
Reversed: Recovery, improving circumstances, support
Six of Pentacles
Upright: Generosity, sharing wealth, charity
Reversed: Self-interest, unequal give and take, strings attached
Reversed: Self-interest, unequal give and take, strings attached
Seven of Pentacles
Upright: Patience, long‑term planning, growth assessment
Reversed: Frustration with progress, impatience, reevaluation
Reversed: Frustration with progress, impatience, reevaluation
Eight of Pentacles
Upright: Diligence, skill mastery, dedication
Reversed: Lack of focus, perfectionism, repetitive tasks
Reversed: Lack of focus, perfectionism, repetitive tasks
Nine of Pentacles
Upright: Self‑sufficiency, abundance, independence
Reversed: Overindulgence, dependence, financial setbacks
Reversed: Overindulgence, dependence, financial setbacks
Ten of Pentacles
Upright: Legacy, wealth, family security, long‑term success
Reversed: Family disputes, financial instability, loss of legacy
Reversed: Family disputes, financial instability, loss of legacy
Page of Pentacles
Upright: Ambition, learning, manifestation
Reversed: Distraction, missed opportunity, lack of progress
Reversed: Distraction, missed opportunity, lack of progress
Knight of Pentacles
Upright: Reliability, hard work, patience, diligent progress
Reversed: Laziness, stagnation, lack of motivation
Reversed: Laziness, stagnation, lack of motivation
Queen of Pentacles
Upright: Nurturing, practical, generous, grounded energy
Reversed: Self‑neglect, work‑life imbalance, financial insecurity
Reversed: Self‑neglect, work‑life imbalance, financial insecurity
King of Pentacles
Upright: Financial mastery, abundance, leadership, stability
Reversed: Greed, stubbornness, material excess
Reversed: Greed, stubbornness, material excess
Swords (Minor Arcana Cards)
Total Cards: 14
Themes: Intellect, challenges, conflict, decisions
Ace of Swords
Upright: Clarity, truth, mental breakthrough, decisive action
Reversed: Confusion, miscommunication, lack of clarity
Reversed: Confusion, miscommunication, lack of clarity
Two of Swords
Upright: Difficult decisions, stalemate, emotional balance
Reversed: Indecision, confusion, avoidance of the truth
Reversed: Indecision, confusion, avoidance of the truth
Three of Swords
Upright: Heartbreak, sorrow, painful truth, emotional release
Reversed: Healing, forgiveness, recovery from pain
Reversed: Healing, forgiveness, recovery from pain
Four of Swords
Upright: Rest, recovery, contemplation, mental recharge
Reversed: Burnout, stress, restlessness, rushing recovery
Reversed: Burnout, stress, restlessness, rushing recovery
Five of Swords
Upright: Conflict, tension, betrayal, winning at all costs
Reversed: Reconciliation, resolution, avoiding conflict
Reversed: Reconciliation, resolution, avoiding conflict
Six of Swords
Upright: Transition, moving forward, recovery, leaving difficulties behind
Reversed: Resistance to change, unresolved issues, delays
Reversed: Resistance to change, unresolved issues, delays
Seven of Swords
Upright: Strategy, deception, stealth, taking initiative
Reversed: Getting caught, rethinking approach, honesty issues
Reversed: Getting caught, rethinking approach, honesty issues
Eight of Swords
Upright: Restriction, feeling trapped, limited options, self-imposed obstacles
Reversed: Release, empowerment, seeing a way forward
Reversed: Release, empowerment, seeing a way forward
Nine of Swords
Upright: Anxiety, worry, nightmares, mental anguish
Reversed: Healing, release from fear, confronting worries
Reversed: Healing, release from fear, confronting worries
Ten of Swords
Upright: Endings, betrayal, loss, hitting rock bottom
Reversed: Recovery, regeneration, resisting inevitable end
Reversed: Recovery, regeneration, resisting inevitable end
Page of Swords
Upright: Curiosity, vigilance, learning, mental agility
Reversed: Deception, manipulation, lack of planning
Reversed: Deception, manipulation, lack of planning
Knight of Swords
Upright: Action-oriented, ambitious, quick-thinking, assertive
Reversed: Impulsiveness, recklessness, scattered energy
Reversed: Impulsiveness, recklessness, scattered energy
Queen of Swords
Upright: Clear-minded, perceptive, independent, unbiased judgment
Reversed: Coldness, bitterness, overcritical, emotional distance
Reversed: Coldness, bitterness, overcritical, emotional distance
King of Swords
Upright: Intellectual power, authority, truth, analytical thinking
Reversed: Manipulation, misuse of power, cruelty, rigidity
Reversed: Manipulation, misuse of power, cruelty, rigidity
Wands (Minor Arcana Cards)
Total Cards: 14
Themes: Creativity, action, ambition, energy
Ace of Wands
Upright: Inspiration, new opportunities, growth, potential
Reversed: Delays, lack of direction, missed opportunities
Reversed: Delays, lack of direction, missed opportunities
Two of Wands
Upright: Planning, decision-making, progress, future opportunities
Reversed: Fear of change, indecision, lack of planning
Reversed: Fear of change, indecision, lack of planning
Three of Wands
Upright: Expansion, foresight, leadership, opportunities on the horizon
Reversed: Delays, obstacles, lack of progress, frustration
Reversed: Delays, obstacles, lack of progress, frustration
Four of Wands
Upright: Celebration, harmony, homecoming, community
Reversed: Disruption, conflict, lack of stability, delayed celebrations
Reversed: Disruption, conflict, lack of stability, delayed celebrations
Five of Wands
Upright: Competition, conflict, disagreements, challenges
Reversed: Avoiding conflict, compromise, resolution, cooperation
Reversed: Avoiding conflict, compromise, resolution, cooperation
Six of Wands
Upright: Victory, recognition, success, achievement
Reversed: Fall from grace, lack of recognition, delays
Reversed: Fall from grace, lack of recognition, delays
Seven of Wands
Upright: Perseverance, standing your ground, defending beliefs
Reversed: Feeling overwhelmed, giving up, lack of confidence
Reversed: Feeling overwhelmed, giving up, lack of confidence
Eight of Wands
Upright: Speed, progress, rapid movement, swift action
Reversed: Delays, frustration, slowing down, obstacles
Reversed: Delays, frustration, slowing down, obstacles
Nine of Wands
Upright: Resilience, persistence, courage, last stand
Reversed: Exhaustion, fatigue, giving up, defensiveness
Reversed: Exhaustion, fatigue, giving up, defensiveness
Ten of Wands
Upright: Burden, responsibility, hard work, completion
Reversed: Overwhelm, release of burden, avoiding responsibility
Reversed: Overwhelm, release of burden, avoiding responsibility
Page of Wands
Upright: Enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, inspiration
Reversed: Lack of direction, procrastination, delays
Reversed: Lack of direction, procrastination, delays
Knight of Wands
Upright: Energy, passion, adventure, impulsiveness
Reversed: Recklessness, haste, frustration, delays
Reversed: Recklessness, haste, frustration, delays
Queen of Wands
Upright: Confidence, determination, joy, leadership
Reversed: Jealousy, selfishness, insecurity, temper
Reversed: Jealousy, selfishness, insecurity, temper
King of Wands
Upright: Leadership, vision, honour, entrepreneurship
Reversed: Impulsiveness, arrogance, domineering behaviour
Reversed: Impulsiveness, arrogance, domineering behaviour
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