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Tarot Card Meanings

Every card of the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot deck, explained: upright and reversed meanings, love, career, advice and yes or no. Choose a card to read its full meaning — or draw a card and let one find you.

The 22 cards of the Major Arcana

The Major Arcana tell the great story of the soul — from the Fool's first step to the World's completion. When these cards appear, they speak of life's big lessons, turning points and destiny.

The Fool tarot cardThe FoolBeginnings · Faith · FreedomThe Magician tarot cardThe MagicianWill · Skill · ManifestationThe High Priestess tarot cardThe High PriestessIntuition · Mystery · Inner KnowingThe Empress tarot cardThe EmpressAbundance · Nurture · CreationThe Emperor tarot cardThe EmperorStructure · Authority · StabilityThe Hierophant tarot cardThe HierophantTradition · Wisdom · GuidanceThe Lovers tarot cardThe LoversLove · Union · ChoiceThe Chariot tarot cardThe ChariotWillpower · Victory · DirectionStrength tarot cardStrengthCourage · Compassion · Inner PowerThe Hermit tarot cardThe HermitSolitude · Reflection · Inner LightWheel of Fortune tarot cardWheel of FortuneCycles · Destiny · Turning PointJustice tarot cardJusticeTruth · Fairness · Cause and EffectThe Hanged Man tarot cardThe Hanged ManSurrender · Pause · New PerspectiveDeath tarot cardDeathEndings · Transformation · RebirthTemperance tarot cardTemperanceBalance · Patience · HarmonyThe Devil tarot cardThe DevilAttachment · Temptation · ShadowThe Tower tarot cardThe TowerUpheaval · Revelation · AwakeningThe Star tarot cardThe StarHope · Renewal · InspirationThe Moon tarot cardThe MoonDreams · Illusion · IntuitionThe Sun tarot cardThe SunJoy · Success · VitalityJudgement tarot cardJudgementAwakening · Calling · RenewalThe World tarot cardThe WorldCompletion · Wholeness · Fulfillment

Suit of Wands · Element of Fire

Wands are the suit of fire: passion, creativity, ambition and action. They speak of what drives you, what excites you and where your energy wants to go.

Ace of Wands tarot cardAce of WandsInspiration · Spark · PotentialTwo of Wands tarot cardTwo of WandsVision · Planning · DecisionsThree of Wands tarot cardThree of WandsExpansion · Foresight · ProgressFour of Wands tarot cardFour of WandsCelebration · Home · HarmonyFive of Wands tarot cardFive of WandsConflict · Competition · TensionSix of Wands tarot cardSix of WandsVictory · Recognition · PrideSeven of Wands tarot cardSeven of WandsCourage · Perseverance · Standing FirmEight of Wands tarot cardEight of WandsSpeed · Momentum · Swift NewsNine of Wands tarot cardNine of WandsResilience · Persistence · The Last StretchTen of Wands tarot cardTen of WandsBurden · Responsibility · ReleasePage of Wands tarot cardPage of WandsCuriosity · Adventure · Good NewsKnight of Wands tarot cardKnight of WandsPassion · Boldness · ActionQueen of Wands tarot cardQueen of WandsConfidence · Warmth · MagnetismKing of Wands tarot cardKing of WandsLeadership · Vision · Mastery

Suit of Cups · Element of Water

Cups are the suit of water: love, emotions, relationships and intuition. They speak of the heart — what you feel, whom you love and what fulfils you.

Ace of Cups tarot cardAce of CupsLove · New Feelings · OverflowTwo of Cups tarot cardTwo of CupsConnection · Partnership · AttractionThree of Cups tarot cardThree of CupsFriendship · Celebration · CommunityFour of Cups tarot cardFour of CupsContemplation · Apathy · ReevaluationFive of Cups tarot cardFive of CupsLoss · Grief · What RemainsSix of Cups tarot cardSix of CupsNostalgia · Innocence · Sweet MemoriesSeven of Cups tarot cardSeven of CupsChoices · Fantasy · IllusionEight of Cups tarot cardEight of CupsWalking Away · Seeking · Deeper MeaningNine of Cups tarot cardNine of CupsWishes · Contentment · SatisfactionTen of Cups tarot cardTen of CupsHarmony · Family · Lasting HappinessPage of Cups tarot cardPage of CupsIntuition · Sensitivity · A Sweet SurpriseKnight of Cups tarot cardKnight of CupsRomance · Charm · Following the HeartQueen of Cups tarot cardQueen of CupsCompassion · Intuition · Emotional DepthKing of Cups tarot cardKing of CupsBalance · Diplomacy · Wisdom

Suit of Swords · Element of Air

Swords are the suit of air: thoughts, truth, communication and conflict. They speak of the mind — the decisions you face and the clarity you seek.

Ace of Swords tarot cardAce of SwordsClarity · Truth · BreakthroughTwo of Swords tarot cardTwo of SwordsIndecision · Stalemate · Inner BalanceThree of Swords tarot cardThree of SwordsHeartache · Sorrow · ReleaseFour of Swords tarot cardFour of SwordsRest · Recovery · StillnessFive of Swords tarot cardFive of SwordsConflict · Pride · Choosing Your BattlesSix of Swords tarot cardSix of SwordsTransition · Moving On · Calmer WatersSeven of Swords tarot cardSeven of SwordsStrategy · Discretion · Hidden MotivesEight of Swords tarot cardEight of SwordsRestriction · Self-Doubt · Breaking FreeNine of Swords tarot cardNine of SwordsWorry · Sleepless Nights · Release from FearTen of Swords tarot cardTen of SwordsEndings · Rock Bottom · A New DawnPage of Swords tarot cardPage of SwordsCuriosity · Quick Wit · New IdeasKnight of Swords tarot cardKnight of SwordsDrive · Ambition · Swift ActionQueen of Swords tarot cardQueen of SwordsClarity · Independence · Honest PerceptionKing of Swords tarot cardKing of SwordsIntellect · Authority · Truth

Suit of Pentacles · Element of Earth

Pentacles are the suit of earth: work, money, health and the material world. They speak of what you build, what you earn and what lasts.

Ace of Pentacles tarot cardAce of PentaclesProsperity · Opportunity · New BeginningsTwo of Pentacles tarot cardTwo of PentaclesBalance · Adaptability · FlowThree of Pentacles tarot cardThree of PentaclesCollaboration · Craft · RecognitionFour of Pentacles tarot cardFour of PentaclesSecurity · Control · Holding OnFive of Pentacles tarot cardFive of PentaclesHardship · Struggle · Help Is NearSix of Pentacles tarot cardSix of PentaclesGenerosity · Giving · ReceivingSeven of Pentacles tarot cardSeven of PentaclesPatience · Investment · The Long ViewEight of Pentacles tarot cardEight of PentaclesDiligence · Mastery · CraftNine of Pentacles tarot cardNine of PentaclesAbundance · Independence · Self-WorthTen of Pentacles tarot cardTen of PentaclesLegacy · Wealth · Lasting FoundationsPage of Pentacles tarot cardPage of PentaclesAmbition · Learning · New OpportunityKnight of Pentacles tarot cardKnight of PentaclesReliability · Steadiness · DedicationQueen of Pentacles tarot cardQueen of PentaclesNurture · Practicality · ComfortKing of Pentacles tarot cardKing of PentaclesProsperity · Success · Security