TAROT DECK MEANINGS
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The 22 Major Arcana cards represent life's karmic and spiritual lessons. They represent a path to spiritual self-awareness and depict the various stages we encounter as we search for greater meaning and understanding. In this way, the Major Arcana cards hold deeply meaningful lessons on a soul level.
The Fool
UPRIGHT: Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit
REVERSED: Holding back, recklessness, risk-taking
ZODIAC: ARIES
The Magician
UPRIGHT: Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action
REVERSED: Manipulation, poor planning, untapped talents
ZODIAC: MERCURY/MARS
The High Priestess
UPRIGHT: Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind
REVERSED: Secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal and silence
ZODIAC: CANCER/PISCES
The Empress
UPRIGHT: Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance
REVERSED: Creative block, dependence on others
ZODIAC: LIBRA/TAURUS
The Emperor
UPRIGHT: Authority, establishment, structure, a father figure
REVERSED: Domination, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibility
ZODIAC: ARIES
The Hierophant
UPRIGHT: Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition,institutions
REVERSED: Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo
ZODIAC: TAURUS
The Lovers
UPRIGHT: Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices
REVERSED: Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values
ZODIAC: GEMINI
The Chariot
UPRIGHT: Control, willpower, success, action, determination
REVERSED: Self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction
ZODIAC: CANCER
Strength
UPRIGHT: Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion
REVERSED: Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion
The Hermit
UPRIGHT: Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance
REVERSED: Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal
ZODIAC: VIRGO
Wheel Of Fortune
UPRIGHT: Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
REVERSED: Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles
Justice
UPRIGHT: Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law
REVERSED: Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty
ZODIAC: LIBRA
The Hanged Man
UPRIGHT: Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives
REVERSED: Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision
Death
UPRIGHT: Endings, change, transformation, transition
REVERSED: Resistance to change, personal transformation, inner purging
ZODIAC: SCORPIO
Temperance
UPRIGHT: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose
REVERSED: Imbalance, excess, self-healing, re-alignment
ZODIAC: SAGITTARIUS
The Devil
UPRIGHT: Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality
REVERSED: Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment
ZODIAC: CAPRICORN
The Tower
UPRIGHT: Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening
REVERSED: Personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster
ZODIAC: MARS/SCORPIO
The Star
UPRIGHT: Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality
REVERSED: Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection
ZODIAC: AQUARIUS
The Moon
UPRIGHT: Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition
REVERSED: Release of fear, repressed emotion, inner confusion
ZODIAC: PISCES
The Sun
UPRIGHT: Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality
REVERSED: Inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic
ZODIAC: LEO
Judgement
UPRIGHT: Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution
REVERSED: Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call
The World
UPRIGHT: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel
REVERSED: Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays
The Minor Arcana Suits
There are four different Tarot Suits within the Minor Arcana:
The Suit of Cups represents your feelings, emotions, intuition and creativity. The Cups cards often appear in Tarot readings about relationships and your emotional connection with yourself and others.
Ace Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Love, new relationships, compassion, creativity.
REVERSED: Self-love, intuition, repressed emotions.
Two Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Unified love, partnership, mutual attraction
REVERSED: Self-love, break-ups, disharmony, distrust.
Three Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations.
REVERSED: Independence, alone time, hardcore partying, ‘three’s a crowd’.
Four Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Meditation, contemplation, apathy, reevaluation.
REVERSED: Retreat, withdrawal, checking in for alignment.
Five Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism.
REVERSED: Personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on.
Six Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy.
REVERSED: Living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness.
Seven Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion.
REVERSED: Alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choices.
Eight Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism.
REVERSED: Trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, walking away.
Nine Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true.
REVERSED: Inner happiness, materialism, dissatisfaction, indulgence.
Ten Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment.
REVERSED: Disconnection, misaligned values, struggling relationships.
Page Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility.
REVERSED: New ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks, emotional immaturity.
Knight Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty.
REVERSED: Overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody.
Queen Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Compassionate, caring, emotionally stable, intuitive, in flow.
REVERSED: Inner feelings, self-care, self-love, co-dependency.
King Of Cups
UPRIGHT: Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic.
REVERSED: Self-compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, emotionally manipulative.
The Suit of Swords represents your thoughts, words and actions. The Swords cards often appear in Tarot readings about communicating your ideas, making decisions, and asserting your power.
Ace Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success
REVERSED: Inner clarity, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgement
Two Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Difficult decisions, weighing up options, an impasse, avoidance
REVERSED: Indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate
Three Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt
REVERSED: Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness
Four Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation
REVERSED: Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, stagnation
Five Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs
REVERSED: Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment
Six Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage.
REVERSED: Personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business
Seven Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically
REVERSED: Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets
Eight Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality
REVERSED: Self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open to new perspectives
Nine Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares
REVERSED: Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry
Ten Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis
REVERSED: Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end
Page Of Swords
UPRIGHT: New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating
REVERSED: Self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste
Knight Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking
REVERSED: Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out
Queen Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication
REVERSED: Overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted
King Of Swords
UPRIGHT: Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth
REVERSED: Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation
The Suit of Pentacles represents your finances, work and material possessions. The Pentacles cards often appear in Tarot readings about career and financial wealth.
Ace Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: A new financial or career opportunity, manifestation, abundance
REVERSED: Lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight
Two Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Multiple priorities, time management, prioritisation, adaptability.
REVERSED: Over-committed, disorganisation, reprioritisation.
Three Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation.
REVERSED: Disharmony, misalignment, working alone.
Four Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Saving money, security, conservatism, scarcity, control.
REVERSED: Over-spending, greed, self-protection.
Five Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Financial loss, poverty, lack mindset, isolation, worry.
REVERSED: Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty.
Six Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity.
REVERSED: Self-care, unpaid debts, one-sided charity.
Seven Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment.
REVERSED: Lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward.
Eight Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development.
REVERSED: Self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity.
Nine Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Abundance, luxury, self-sufficiency, financial independence.
REVERSED: Self-worth, over-investment in work, hustling.
Ten Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Wealth, financial security, family, long-term success, contribution.
REVERSED: The dark side of wealth, financial failure or loss.
Page Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development.
REVERSED: Lack of progress, procrastination, learn from failure.
Knight Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism.
REVERSED: Self-discipline, boredom, feeling ‘stuck’, perfectionism.
Queen Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Nurturing, practical, providing financially, a working parent.
REVERSED: Financial independence, self-care, work-home conflict.
King Of Pentacles
UPRIGHT: Wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline, abundance.
REVERSED: Financially inept, obsessed with wealth and status, stubborn.
The Suit of Wands represents your energy, motivation and passion. The Wands cards often appear in Tarot readings about life purpose, spirituality and new ideas.
Ace Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Inspiration, new opportunities, growth, potential
REVERSED: An emerging idea, lack of direction, distractions, delays
Two Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery
REVERSED: Personal goals, inner alignment, fear of unknown, lack of planning
Three Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Progress, expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities
REVERSED: Playing small, lack of foresight, unexpected delays
Four Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming
REVERSED: Personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with others, transition.
Five Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Conflict, disagreements, competition, tension, diversity
REVERSED: Inner conflict, conflict avoidance, tension release
Six Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Success, public recognition, progress, self-confidence
REVERSED: Private achievement, personal definition of success, fall from grace, egotism
Seven Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Challenge, competition, protection, perseverance
REVERSED: Exhaustion, giving up, overwhelmed
Eight Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Movement, fast paced change, action, alignment, air travel
REVERSED: Delays, frustration, resisting change, internal alignment
Nine Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith, boundaries
REVERSED: Inner resources, struggle, overwhelm, defensive, paranoia
Ten Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion
REVERSED: Doing it all, carrying the burden, delegation, release
Page Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Inspiration, ideas, discovery, limitless potential, free spirit
REVERSED: Newly-formed ideas, redirecting energy, self-limiting beliefs, a spiritual path
Knight Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Energy, passion, inspired action, adventure, impulsiveness
REVERSED: Passion project, haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration
Queen Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Courage, confidence, independence, social butterfly, determination
REVERSED: Self-respect, self-confidence, introverted, re-establish sense of self
King Of Wands
UPRIGHT: Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour
REVERSED: Impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations