Tarot Card Meanings
A tarot deck has 22 Major and 56 Minor Arcana. Choose a card to read its upright and reversed meaning in love and career.
Major Arcana
1The Magicianwill, initiative, words, the ability to start2The High Priestessintuition, knowledge, silence, hidden strength3The Empressabundance, beauty, care, creativity4The Emperorstructure, authority, responsibility, stability5The Hierophanttradition, learning, morals, mentorship6The Loverschoice, love, harmony, values7The Chariotmovement, victory, goals, discipline8Justicebalance, law, honesty, consequences9The Hermitwisdom, self-knowledge, depth, solitude10Wheel of Fortuneluck, cycles, change, flow11Strengthenergy, endurance, the body, taming emotions12The Hanged Mansacrifice, another perspective, service, pause13Death (Transformation)endings, renewal, change, letting go14Temperanceharmony, calm, art, the golden mean15The Deviltemptation, charisma, money, passion16The Towerbreaking illusions, breakthrough, building17The Starinspiration, talent, fame, hope18The Moonimagination, intuition, fears, creativity19The Sunjoy, success, warmth, leadership20Judgementfamily line, awakening, rebirth, family21The Worldexpansion, freedom, travel, wholeness22The Foolfreedom, lightness, spontaneity, childlike joy
Wands
The suit of Wands: energy, projects, ambition and creativity (element of Fire).
AAce of Wandsnew start, inspiration, potential2Two of Wandsplanning, choosing a direction, perspective3Three of Wandsexpansion, waiting for results, distant horizons4Four of Wandscelebration, stability, home, community5Five of Wandsrivalry, competition, chaos6Six of Wandsvictory, recognition, success7Seven of Wandsstanding your ground, resilience, challenge8Eight of Wandsspeed, movement, news9Nine of Wandsendurance, last stand, experience10Ten of Wandsburden, responsibility, overloadPPage of Wandscuriosity, news, enthusiasmKnKnight of Wandspassion, adventure, impulseQQueen of Wandsconfidence, charisma, independenceKKing of Wandsvision, leadership, entrepreneurship
Cups
The suit of Cups: feelings, relationships and intuition (element of Water).
AAce of Cupsnew feelings, openness, love2Two of Cupsunion, mutual attraction, partnership3Three of Cupsfriendship, celebration, community4Four of Cupsapathy, dissatisfaction, missed opportunity5Five of Cupsloss, regret, sadness6Six of Cupsnostalgia, childhood, kindness7Seven of Cupsillusions, choices, daydreams8Eight of Cupswalking away, search for meaning, disappointment9Nine of Cupswish fulfilled, satisfaction10Ten of Cupsfamily happiness, harmony, fulfilmentPPage of Cupsemotional message, sensitivity, creativityKnKnight of Cupsromance, invitation, the dreamerQQueen of Cupsempathy, care, intuitionKKing of Cupsemotional maturity, diplomacy, calm
Swords
The suit of Swords: thoughts, decisions, conflict and truth (element of Air).
AAce of Swordsclarity, truth, breakthrough2Two of Swordsindecision, stalemate, avoidance3Three of Swordsheartbreak, pain, sorrow4Four of Swordsrest, recovery, pause5Five of Swordsconflict, defeat, the cost of winning6Six of Swordstransition, leaving, calmer waters7Seven of Swordscunning, strategy, secrecy8Eight of Swordsrestriction, fear, mental trap9Nine of Swordsanxiety, sleeplessness, guilt10Ten of Swordsending, rock bottom, closurePPage of Swordscuriosity, vigilance, new ideasKnKnight of Swordsdetermination, ambition, driveQQueen of Swordsindependence, honesty, clear thinkingKKing of Swordsintellect, authority, fairness
Pentacles
The suit of Pentacles: money, work, the body and the material world (element of Earth).
AAce of Pentaclesnew opportunity, money, solid start2Two of Pentaclesbalance, flexibility, juggling3Three of Pentaclesteamwork, craftsmanship, recognition4Four of Pentaclescontrol, saving, holding on5Five of Pentacleshardship, scarcity, isolation6Six of Pentaclesgenerosity, help, exchange7Seven of Pentaclespatience, investment, assessment8Eight of Pentaclesmastery, diligence, learning9Nine of Pentaclesindependence, abundance, comfort10Ten of Pentacleslegacy, family, long-term wealthPPage of Pentaclesstudy, practicality, a new skillKnKnight of Pentaclesreliability, routine, methodQQueen of Pentaclesnurturing, practicality, abundanceKKing of Pentaclessuccess, wealth, stability
The Destiny Matrix, tarot and numerology are esoteric systems for self-reflection and entertainment. They are not scientifically proven and do not replace advice from a doctor, psychologist, lawyer or financial professional.
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