Tarot Card Meanings
The upright meaning of all 78 cards, with the Major Arcana first and then the four suits of the Minor Arcana.
Major Arcana
The FoolNew beginnings, innocence, and taking a leap of faith
The MagicianManifestation, willpower, and having the tools to succeed
The High PriestessIntuition, mystery, and hidden knowledge
The EmpressFertility, abundance, and nurturing energy
The EmperorAuthority, structure, and masculine power
The HierophantTradition, spiritual guidance, and conformity
The LoversLove, relationships, and important choices
The ChariotVictory, determination, and control
StrengthInner strength, courage, and compassion
The HermitSoul searching, introspection, and seeking inner guidance
Wheel of FortuneCycles, fate, and turning points
JusticeBalance, fairness, and karmic consequences
The Hanged ManSurrender, sacrifice, and seeing things from a new perspective
DeathTransformation, endings, and rebirth
TemperanceBalance, moderation, and healing
The DevilTemptation, materialism, and feeling trapped
The TowerSudden change, upheaval, and revelation
The StarHope, inspiration, and spiritual guidance
The MoonIllusion, intuition, and the subconscious
The SunJoy, success, and vitality
JudgementRebirth, inner calling, and absolution
The WorldCompletion, fulfillment, and cosmic consciousness
Wands
Ace of WandsNew creative projects and inspiration
Two of WandsPlanning and future possibilities
Three of WandsExpansion and foresight
Four of WandsCelebration and harmony
Five of WandsCompetition and conflict
Six of WandsVictory and public recognition
Seven of WandsStanding your ground and defending your position
Eight of WandsSwift action and rapid movement
Nine of WandsPerseverance and final push
Ten of WandsBurden and responsibility
Page of WandsEnthusiasm and exploration
Knight of WandsImpulsiveness and adventure
Queen of WandsConfidence and warmth
King of WandsLeadership and vision
Cups
Ace of CupsNew love and emotional beginnings
Two of CupsPartnership and connection
Three of CupsFriendship and celebration
Four of CupsApathy and missed opportunities
Five of CupsLoss and grief
Six of CupsNostalgia and innocence
Seven of CupsIllusion and choices
Eight of CupsWalking away and soul searching
Nine of CupsContentment and satisfaction
Ten of CupsHappiness and family harmony
Page of CupsEmotional messages and creativity
Knight of CupsRomance and following your heart
Queen of CupsEmotional maturity and intuition
King of CupsEmotional balance and compassion
Swords
Ace of SwordsMental clarity and breakthrough
Two of SwordsDifficult decisions and mental conflict
Three of SwordsHeartbreak and sorrow
Four of SwordsRest and mental restoration
Five of SwordsDefeat and hollow victory
Six of SwordsTransition and moving forward
Seven of SwordsDeception and stealth
Eight of SwordsFeeling trapped and restricted
Nine of SwordsAnxiety and nightmare
Ten of SwordsRock bottom and painful endings
Page of SwordsCuriosity and mental energy
Knight of SwordsHaste and aggressive action
Queen of SwordsSharp intellect and clear communication
King of SwordsMental authority and objective judgment
Pentacles
Ace of PentaclesNew financial opportunity and material manifestation
Two of PentaclesBalance and juggling priorities
Three of PentaclesCollaboration and skill building
Four of PentaclesSecurity and holding on tightly
Five of PentaclesFinancial hardship and feeling left out
Six of PentaclesGenerosity and giving/receiving help
Seven of PentaclesAssessment and long-term investment
Eight of PentaclesCraftsmanship and skill development
Nine of PentaclesIndependence and material success
Ten of PentaclesLegacy and family wealth
Page of PentaclesStudy and practical learning
Knight of PentaclesReliability and methodical progress
Queen of PentaclesNurturing abundance and practical wisdom
King of PentaclesFinancial mastery and material success