Tarot Card Meanings
Browse All 78 Tarot Card Meanings
Find the card you drew, then open its guide for upright, reversed, love, career, and advice meanings. The keywords below are upright starting points; your question and card position give them context.
For the wider context behind these meanings, explore tarot history, deck structure, and symbolic reflection.
Major Arcana
Major Arcana Meanings
The Major Arcana cards speak to thresholds, soul lessons, awakenings, endings, and the larger story moving beneath everyday events.
The Fool
New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity
The Magician
Willpower, skill, manifestation
The High Priestess
Intuition, mystery, inner wisdom
The Empress
Abundance, nurturing, creativity
The Emperor
Authority, structure, stability
The Hierophant
Tradition, guidance, spiritual wisdom
The Lovers
Union, choice, harmony
The Chariot
Control, victory, determination
Strength
Courage, patience, inner strength
The Hermit
Solitude, introspection, guidance
Wheel of Fortune
Cycles, destiny, turning points
Justice
Truth, fairness, cause and effect
The Hanged Man
Suspension, surrender, new perspective
Death
Endings, transformation, transition
Temperance
Balance, moderation, patience
The Devil
Bondage, materialism, shadow self
The Tower
Upheaval, revelation, sudden change
The Star
Hope, inspiration, serenity
The Moon
Illusion, intuition, the unconscious
The Sun
Joy, vitality, clarity
Judgment
Reflection, reckoning, awakening
The World
Completion, integration, fulfilment
Wands
Wands Meanings
Wands carry fire: creativity, ambition, desire, courage, action, attraction, and the will to move.
Ace of Wands
Inspiration, new ventures, creative spark
Two of Wands
Planning, future vision, bold decisions
Three of Wands
Expansion, foresight, progress
Four of Wands
Celebration, harmony, homecoming
Five of Wands
Conflict, competition, tension
Six of Wands
Victory, recognition, confidence
Seven of Wands
Perseverance, defensiveness, challenge
Eight of Wands
Speed, movement, swift action
Nine of Wands
Resilience, persistence, last stand
Ten of Wands
Burden, overextension, hard work
Page of Wands
Enthusiasm, exploration, free spirit
Knight of Wands
Energy, passion, adventure
Queen of Wands
Confidence, independence, warmth
King of Wands
Leadership, vision, bold action
Cups
Cups Meanings
Cups carry water: emotion, love, memory, intuition, tenderness, grief, healing, and relationship.
Ace of Cups
Emotional new beginnings, love, intuition
Two of Cups
Partnership, attraction, connection
Three of Cups
Friendship, celebration, community
Four of Cups
Reflection, apathy, re-evaluation
Five of Cups
Loss, grief, focusing on what remains
Six of Cups
Nostalgia, innocence, happy memories
Seven of Cups
Fantasy, choices, illusions
Eight of Cups
Walking away, disillusionment, seeking
Nine of Cups
Wishes fulfilled, contentment, gratitude
Ten of Cups
Harmony, happiness, loving family
Page of Cups
Creativity, intuition, gentle messages
Knight of Cups
Romance, charm, following the heart
Queen of Cups
Compassion, calm, emotional wisdom
King of Cups
Emotional balance, diplomacy, generosity
Swords
Swords Meanings
Swords carry air: thought, truth, language, conflict, decision, anxiety, boundaries, and mental clarity.
Ace of Swords
Clarity, breakthrough, new ideas
Two of Swords
Indecision, stalemate, blocked emotions
Three of Swords
Heartbreak, sorrow, grief
Four of Swords
Rest, recovery, contemplation
Five of Swords
Conflict, defeat, tension
Six of Swords
Transition, moving on, calmer waters
Seven of Swords
Deception, strategy, secrecy
Eight of Swords
Restriction, self-imposed limits, confusion
Nine of Swords
Anxiety, worry, fear
Ten of Swords
Painful endings, rock bottom, transformation
Page of Swords
Curiosity, wit, vigilance
Knight of Swords
Ambition, action, sharp focus
Queen of Swords
Clarity, independence, direct truth
King of Swords
Intellect, authority, decisive thinking
Pentacles
Pentacles Meanings
Pentacles carry earth: money, work, body, home, resources, skill, patience, and practical life.
Ace of Pentacles
New financial beginnings, abundance, opportunity
Two of Pentacles
Balance, adaptability, juggling priorities
Three of Pentacles
Teamwork, skill, collaboration
Four of Pentacles
Security, conservatism, control
Five of Pentacles
Financial hardship, isolation, worry
Six of Pentacles
Generosity, charity, sharing
Seven of Pentacles
Patience, investment, long-term vision
Eight of Pentacles
Diligence, craftsmanship, skill-building
Nine of Pentacles
Luxury, independence, self-sufficiency
Ten of Pentacles
Wealth, inheritance, lasting legacy
Page of Pentacles
Ambition, diligence, new study
Knight of Pentacles
Reliability, patience, methodical progress
Queen of Pentacles
Nurturing, practicality, resourcefulness
King of Pentacles
Abundance, security, disciplined success
Bring the meaning back to your question
Notice the number, imagery, and suit, then ask how they connect to the position where the card appeared. Our guide to tarot numbers and upright and reversed cards explain two useful layers of interpretation.
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Using tarot card meanings
How do I find the meaning of a tarot card?
Choose Major Arcana or a suit, then open the card you drew. Each guide explores upright, reversed, love, career, yes-or-no, and advice meanings. Keep the question you asked and the card's spread position in mind.
Are the keywords on this page upright or reversed meanings?
The short keywords in the card directory are upright starting points. Open an individual card guide to explore its reversed interpretation and other contexts.
Does a reversed card always mean something bad?
No. A reversal can invite reflection on inward experience, delay, resistance, or imbalance. Its meaning depends on the card, question, and surrounding cards; it is not automatically a bad outcome.
Why can the same card mean different things in different readings?
A card's symbols meet a specific question and position. A card in Challenge may highlight what needs attention, while the same card in Advice may suggest a useful approach. Read the whole spread alongside your lived experience.
Can I get help understanding several cards together?
Yes. If you already drew cards, the Tarot Cards Interpreter lets you select them, set upright or reversed orientations, and enter your question for an AI interpretation. It supports six named spreads and manual selection from the tarot library.
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Card meanings become clearer when they answer a real question. Draw one card, then return to its meaning page to study the symbol more deeply.
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