The complete deck
Tarot Card Meanings
Major Arcana
Twenty-two cards tracing the great arc of a life — the turning points, the archetypes and the lessons that arrive whether or not you asked for them.
The Fool
New Beginnings · Innocence
The Magician
Manifestation · Willpower
The High Priestess
Intuition · Mystery
The Empress
Abundance · Nurturing
The Emperor
Authority · Structure
The Hierophant
Tradition · Guidance
The Lovers
Union · Choice
The Chariot
Determination · Willpower
Strength
Courage · Inner Strength
The Hermit
Introspection · Solitude
Wheel of Fortune
Change · Cycles
Justice
Fairness · Truth
The Hanged Man
Surrender · New Perspective
Death
Transformation · Endings
Temperance
Balance · Moderation
The Devil
Bondage · Temptation
The Tower
Sudden Change · Upheaval
The Star
Hope · Renewal
The Moon
Illusion · Intuition
The Sun
Joy · Success
Judgement
Awakening · Reflection
The World
Completion · Wholeness
Wands
Fire — drive, creativity, ambition and the spark that starts things.
Ace of Wands
inspiration · new venture
Two of Wands
planning · future vision
Three of Wands
expansion · foresight
Four of Wands
celebration · harmony
Five of Wands
competition · conflict
Six of Wands
victory · recognition
Seven of Wands
defence · perseverance
Eight of Wands
swift movement · momentum
Nine of Wands
resilience · persistence
Ten of Wands
burden · overwhelm
Page of Wands
enthusiasm · curiosity
Knight of Wands
passion · boldness
Queen of Wands
confidence · charisma
King of Wands
leadership · vision
Cups
Water — love, emotion, intuition and the life of the heart.
Ace of Cups
new love · emotional awakening
Two of Cups
partnership · mutual attraction
Three of Cups
celebration · friendship
Four of Cups
apathy · contemplation
Five of Cups
grief · loss
Six of Cups
nostalgia · childhood memories
Seven of Cups
choices · fantasy
Eight of Cups
walking away · seeking deeper meaning
Nine of Cups
contentment · satisfaction
Ten of Cups
lasting happiness · family harmony
Page of Cups
emotional messages · creativity
Knight of Cups
romance · charm
Queen of Cups
compassion · intuition
King of Cups
emotional mastery · diplomacy
Swords
Air — thought, truth, conflict and the stories we tell ourselves.
Ace of Swords
clarity · breakthrough
Two of Swords
stalemate · difficult choice
Three of Swords
heartbreak · sorrow
Four of Swords
rest · recovery
Five of Swords
conflict · hollow victory
Six of Swords
transition · moving on
Seven of Swords
deception · strategy
Eight of Swords
restriction · self-imposed limits
Nine of Swords
anxiety · sleepless worry
Ten of Swords
painful ending · rock bottom
Page of Swords
curiosity · new ideas
Knight of Swords
decisive action · assertiveness
Queen of Swords
clear perception · independence
King of Swords
intellectual authority · clear judgement
Pentacles
Earth — money, work, body and everything we build to last.
Ace of Pentacles
new opportunity · material beginnings
Two of Pentacles
balance · juggling priorities
Three of Pentacles
teamwork · collaboration
Four of Pentacles
security · control
Five of Pentacles
hardship · isolation
Six of Pentacles
generosity · giving and receiving
Seven of Pentacles
patience · evaluation
Eight of Pentacles
diligence · craftsmanship
Nine of Pentacles
self-sufficiency · abundance
Ten of Pentacles
legacy · family wealth
Page of Pentacles
new study · practical ambition
Knight of Pentacles
diligence · reliability
Queen of Pentacles
nurturing abundance · practical care
King of Pentacles
material mastery · abundance
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