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Tarot Card Meanings — All 78 Cards

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A card can suggest a question to explore; it cannot establish another person’s intentions, predict an outcome, or replace medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice.

Every card of the tarot, with upright and reversed meanings for love, career, and life. Tap any card, or pull your own free reading.

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Major Arcana

The 22 Major Arcana explore broad themes such as beginnings, choices and change. Start with a card that interests you; you do not need to learn them in order.

The FoolThe FoolThe MagicianThe MagicianThe High PriestessThe High PriestessThe EmpressThe EmpressThe EmperorThe EmperorThe HierophantThe HierophantThe LoversThe LoversThe ChariotThe ChariotStrengthStrengthThe HermitThe HermitWheel of FortuneWheel of FortuneJusticeJusticeThe Hanged ManThe Hanged ManDeathDeathTemperanceTemperanceThe DevilThe DevilThe TowerThe TowerThe StarThe StarThe MoonThe MoonThe SunThe SunJudgementJudgementThe WorldThe World

Wands

Cups often concern feelings, relationships and care. Read the image alongside your actual experience, without assuming it reveals another person’s private thoughts.

Ace of WandsAce of WandsTwo of WandsTwo of WandsThree of WandsThree of WandsFour of WandsFour of WandsFive of WandsFive of WandsSix of WandsSix of WandsSeven of WandsSeven of WandsEight of WandsEight of WandsNine of WandsNine of WandsTen of WandsTen of WandsPage of WandsPage of WandsKnight of WandsKnight of WandsQueen of WandsQueen of WandsKing of WandsKing of Wands

Cups

Wands often concern energy, initiative and creativity. Notice whether the card invites you to begin, persist, slow down or reconsider a commitment.

Ace of CupsAce of CupsTwo of CupsTwo of CupsThree of CupsThree of CupsFour of CupsFour of CupsFive of CupsFive of CupsSix of CupsSix of CupsSeven of CupsSeven of CupsEight of CupsEight of CupsNine of CupsNine of CupsTen of CupsTen of CupsPage of CupsPage of CupsKnight of CupsKnight of CupsQueen of CupsQueen of CupsKing of CupsKing of Cups

Swords

Swords often concern thoughts, communication and conflict. Their difficult images can be prompts to question assumptions, not predictions of harm.

Ace of SwordsAce of SwordsTwo of SwordsTwo of SwordsThree of SwordsThree of SwordsFour of SwordsFour of SwordsFive of SwordsFive of SwordsSix of SwordsSix of SwordsSeven of SwordsSeven of SwordsEight of SwordsEight of SwordsNine of SwordsNine of SwordsTen of SwordsTen of SwordsPage of SwordsPage of SwordsKnight of SwordsKnight of SwordsQueen of SwordsQueen of SwordsKing of SwordsKing of Swords

Pentacles

Pentacles often concern work, resources and practical routines. Use them to frame a question; verify financial or health decisions with appropriate evidence and advice.

Ace of PentaclesAce of PentaclesTwo of PentaclesTwo of PentaclesThree of PentaclesThree of PentaclesFour of PentaclesFour of PentaclesFive of PentaclesFive of PentaclesSix of PentaclesSix of PentaclesSeven of PentaclesSeven of PentaclesEight of PentaclesEight of PentaclesNine of PentaclesNine of PentaclesTen of PentaclesTen of PentaclesPage of PentaclesPage of PentaclesKnight of PentaclesKnight of PentaclesQueen of PentaclesQueen of PentaclesKing of PentaclesKing of Pentacles

How to read a card meaning

Start with the picture, then read the upright or reversed explanation for the card you drew. A meaning is a prompt to explore, not a verdict. Ask what fits your situation, what does not, and what you can check in real life.

For example, The Fool can raise a question about starting something unfamiliar; the Eight of Pentacles shifts attention to practice and repetition. Neither tells you that a particular outcome will happen. For a short routine, use the daily tarot guide. For context between cards, try the three-card spread example.

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