The deck
Tarot card meanings
All seventy-eight cards, upright and reversed, with what each one means for love, work and money.
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Major Arcana
The twenty-two cards that mark the turning points.
- The Fool beginnings, innocence, spontaneity
- The Magician manifestation, resourcefulness, power
- The High Priestess intuition, sacred knowledge, the subconscious
- The Empress abundance, nurturing, fertility
- The Emperor authority, structure, control
- The Hierophant tradition, institutions, conformity
- The Lovers partnership, union, values alignment
- The Chariot willpower, determination, momentum
- Strength courage, patience, compassion
- The Hermit solitude, introspection, inner guidance
- Wheel of Fortune cycles, luck, turning points
- Justice fairness, truth, cause and effect
- The Hanged Man pause, surrender, new perspective
- Death endings, transformation, transition
- Temperance balance, moderation, patience
- The Devil attachment, addiction, materialism
- The Tower sudden upheaval, revelation, collapse
- The Star hope, renewal, faith
- The Moon illusion, fear, the subconscious
- The Sun joy, success, vitality
- Judgement reckoning, awakening, reflection
- The World completion, integration, accomplishment
Wands
Fire — action, drive, and creativity.
- Ace of Wands inspiration, new energy, potential
- Two of Wands planning, future vision, decisions
- Three of Wands expansion, foresight, progress
- Four of Wands celebration, home, harmony
- Five of Wands competition, conflict, friction
- Six of Wands victory, recognition, confidence
- Seven of Wands defence, perseverance, standing ground
- Eight of Wands speed, movement, news
- Nine of Wands resilience, persistence, boundaries
- Ten of Wands burden, responsibility, overload
- Page of Wands curiosity, enthusiasm, free spirit
- Knight of Wands passion, adventure, impulsiveness
- Queen of Wands confidence, warmth, determination
- King of Wands leadership, vision, boldness
Cups
Water — emotion, relationship, and intuition.
- Ace of Cups new love, emotional opening, compassion
- Two of Cups partnership, mutual attraction, connection
- Three of Cups friendship, community, celebration
- Four of Cups apathy, contemplation, re-evaluation
- Five of Cups loss, regret, grief
- Six of Cups nostalgia, memories, innocence
- Seven of Cups choices, fantasy, illusion
- Eight of Cups walking away, withdrawal, seeking more
- Nine of Cups contentment, satisfaction, wishes granted
- Ten of Cups harmony, family, emotional fulfilment
- Page of Cups emotional message, creativity, sensitivity
- Knight of Cups romance, charm, following the heart
- Queen of Cups empathy, emotional security, compassion
- King of Cups emotional balance, diplomacy, calm
Swords
Air — thought, conflict, and truth.
- Ace of Swords clarity, breakthrough, truth
- Two of Swords stalemate, difficult choice, avoidance
- Three of Swords heartbreak, painful truth, grief
- Four of Swords rest, recovery, retreat
- Five of Swords conflict, hollow victory, tension
- Six of Swords transition, moving on, passage
- Seven of Swords deception, strategy, secrecy
- Eight of Swords restriction, self-limiting beliefs, feeling trapped
- Nine of Swords anxiety, worry, insomnia
- Ten of Swords painful ending, betrayal, rock bottom
- Page of Swords curiosity, vigilance, new ideas
- Knight of Swords ambition, drive, directness
- Queen of Swords clear thinking, independence, honesty
- King of Swords authority, intellect, truth
Pentacles
Earth — work, money, and the body.
- Ace of Pentacles opportunity, prosperity, new resources
- Two of Pentacles balance, adaptability, juggling
- Three of Pentacles teamwork, craftsmanship, learning
- Four of Pentacles security, saving, control
- Five of Pentacles hardship, insecurity, exclusion
- Six of Pentacles generosity, giving and receiving, support
- Seven of Pentacles patience, long-term view, assessment
- Eight of Pentacles diligence, skill-building, apprenticeship
- Nine of Pentacles independence, self-sufficiency, luxury
- Ten of Pentacles legacy, wealth, family
- Page of Pentacles study, new venture, ambition
- Knight of Pentacles reliability, routine, patience
- Queen of Pentacles practical care, nurturing, abundance
- King of Pentacles wealth, stability, leadership