Tarot Card Meanings
The Tarot consists of two parts, the Major and Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana is comprised of 22 cards, and it is the only arcana to always show images (the minor often only shows the number of symbols corresponding to its place in the suite). It is generally agreed that the Major Arcana illustrates the soul’s journey to enlightenment. The journey begins with the innocent Fool and reaches its completion with the last card of the Major Arcana – The World. Some of the cards are named after notions or ideas, such as Strength or Justice. Other cards might be described as job descriptions, and ask us to imagine what kind of skills and character a person with that occupation might need to possess (or avoid). Thus, The Emperor might suggest the qualities of leadership and authority but warn against irresponsibility and rebelliousness. The most esoteric cards in the Major Arcana are those connected with the heavens, such as The Moon and The Star.
Major Arcana Tarot Cards
Below is the list of Major Arcana cards. Please click on the image of the card you’re interested in to read about the meanings of that card.
The Fool
Eternal optimist, exploration, adventure, immaturity, passion, unpredictability, a quest.
The Magician
Confidence, skill, good communication, dishonesty, focus, knowledge.
The High Priestess
Good Judgement, self-reliance, intuition, psychic ability, secrets revealed, wasted potential.
The Empress
Maternal instincts, motherhood, creativity, domestic well-being, luxury, sensuality.
The Emperor
Paternal influences, fatherhood, institutions, organisation, stability, promotion, rules.
The Hierophant
Good advice, conformity, orthodoxy, formal learning, traditional values.
The Lovers
Love, relationships, a choice, seeking love, partnership, conflicting options.
The Chariot
Hard work, self-control, being pulled in two directions, ambition, journeys, victory.
Justice
Fair treatment, karma, winning a judgement, balance, taking responsibility, cause and effect.
The Hermit
Solitude, detachment, discretion, seeking the truth, going on retreat, introvert, meditative.
The Wheel of Fortune
Cyclical change, endings and beginnings, opportunities, inevitability, a turning point.
The Strength
Good health, willpower, confronting problems, overcoming difficulties, compassion, courage.
The Hanged Man
Willing sacrifice, attainment, progress, boredom, changing priorities, a new approach.
Death
Change, outgrowing a situation, new beginnings, release, parting, accepting the inevitable.
Temperance
Patience, control, harmony, reason, moderation, healing.
The Devil
Lust, temptation, anger, weakness of character, greed, entrapment, addictive behaviour.
The Tower
Sudden change, unexpected events, revelations, learning to adapt, a shock.
The Star
Good fortune, happiness, acceptance, health, resolution, love, trust, self-expression.
The Moon
Secrets, the subconscious, delusion, introspection, unrealistic, psychic abilities, exaggeration.
The Sun
Education, learning, wisdom, success, achievement, self-confidence, new friendships.
Judgement
Natural change, making the right choice, progression, new ideas, achievement, decisions, re-evaluating.
The World
Completion, reward, satisfaction, celebration, travel, accomplishing goals.
List of Pentacle Tarot cards
Below is the list of Pentacle Tarot cards. Please click on the image of the card you’re interested in to read about the meanings of that card.
Ace of Pentacles
Reward, abundance, prosperity, recognition, emotional security, materialism.
Two of Pentacles
Change, fluctuation, uncertainty, resolution, glitches, loss of focus, adapting, flexibility.
Three of Pentacles
Material gain, expertise, skill, teamwork, planning, satisfaction, obsessed with detail.
Four of Pentacles
Stubbornness, security, contentment, controlling, greed, selfishness, materialism.
Five of Pentacles
Loss, rejection, worry, financial concerns, hardship, insecurity, anxiety, prioritise.
Six of Pentacles
Prosperity, philanthropy, generosity, power, charity, patronage, gifts, giving and receiving.
Seven of Pentacles
Taking time out, relaxing, earned success, pleasure in achievement, setting new goals.
Eight of Pentacles
Diligence, discipline, willingness to work hard, skill, craft, knowledge.
Nine of Pentacles
Wealth, success, achievement, solitude, independence, accomplishment.
Ten of Pentacles
Conformity, conservative, security, convention, tradition, family life, inheritance.
Page of Pentacles
Scholarship, effort, news, promotion, focus, conscientiousness, realism.
Knight of Pentacles
Hardworking, persistent, traditionalist, dogmatic, dependable, inflexible, faithful.
Queen of Pentacles
Home, family, down-to-earth, practical, sensuous, reliable, loyal, caring.
King of Pentacles
Competent, responsible, reaching the top, insensitivity, materialistic, promotion.
List of Swords Tarot cards
Below is the list of Swords Tarot cards. Please click on the image of the card you’re interested in to read about the meanings of that card.
Ace of Swords
Focus, mental clarity, willpower, logic, intellect, lack of empathy, objectivity.
Two of Swords
Repressed emotions, denial, pretended indifference, conflict resolution, peace.
Three of Swords
Hurt, painful truth, separation, new beginnings, rejection, alienation, feeling let down.
Four of Swords
Respite, withdrawal, healing, relaxing, taking stock, slowing down, truce, contemplation.
Five of Swords
Defeat, knowing your limitations, pyrrhic victory, hostility, conflict, humiliation.
Six of Swords
Hope, travel, recovery, leaving the past behind, new ideas, overcoming difficulties.
Seven of Swords
Dishonesty, cunning, manipulation, cheating, refusal to face the truth, opposition.
Eight of Swords
Frustration, restriction, feeling trapped, vulnerability, self-sabotage, playing the victim.
Nine of Swords
Pain, anguish, self-depreciation, mishaps, misfortune, guilt, worry, regrets.
Ten of Swords
Desolation, misery, failure, ruin, hope, a brighter future, recovery, resolution.
Page of Swords
Young at heart, honest, intellect, new ideas, vigilance, logic, reason, challenges.
Knight of Swords
Confident, frank, impulsive, tactless, impatient, intellect, analysis, insensitive.
Queen of Swords
Direct, realistic, straightforward, open, honest, unemotional, independent, misanthropic.
King of Swords
Bully, authoritarian, just, assertive, intelligent, cold, highly principled, honourable.
List of Cups Tarot cards
Below is the list of Cups Tarot cards. Please click on the image of the card you’re interested in to read about the meanings of that card.
Ace of Cups
Joy, love, happiness, emotions, sensitivity, self-awareness, creativity, spiritual progress.
Two of Cups
Partnership, relationships, happiness, affinity, attraction, bonds, understanding, forgiveness.
Three of Cups
Abundance, good fortune, security, prosperity, celebration, creativity, friends, community.
Four of Cups
Apathy, boredom, dullness, lack of direction, passivity, self-centred, feeling sorry for yourself.
Five of Cups
Loss, disappointment, heartache, new hope, regrets, feeling deprived, acceptance.
Six of Cups
The past, memories, reminiscences, childhood, inner child, playfulness.
Seven of Cups
Imagination, subconscious, dreams, aspirations, hopes, confusion, self-indulgence, too many choices.
Eight of Cups
Changes, moving on, exploration, seeking the truth, self-discovery, recklessness.
Nine of Cups
Well-being, contentment, happiness, satisfaction, self-satisfied, smug, sensuality.
Ten of Cups
Achievement, contentment, commitment, family, happiness, domesticity.
Page of Cups
Creativity, education, news, love, demonstrative, emotion, flirting, dreaming.
Knight of Cups
Sensitivity, romance, over dramatic, rescue, imagination, falseness, two faced.
Queen of Cups
Compassion, kindness, empathy, sensitivity, unconditional love, emotionally aware, unstable behaviour.
King of Cups
Good advice, maturity, authority, threat, wisdom, sang froid, balance, controlled emotion.
List of Wands Tarot cards
Below is the list of Wands Tarot cards. Please click on the image of the card you’re interested in to read about the meanings of that card.
Ace of Wands
Creativity, new enterprises, inventiveness, action, excitement, frustration, adventure.
Two of Wands
Achievement, courage, overcoming self-doubt, uncertainty, arrogance, power.
Three of Wands
Opportunities, inventiveness, long term goals, partnership, ambition, stubbornness.
Four of Wands
Completion, peace, security, harmony, changes of abode, delayed returns.
Five of Wands
Struggle, aggravation, over competitiveness, frustration, perseverance, hard work.
Six of Wands
Success, triumph, rewards, victory, modesty, new information, hubris, feeling superior.
Seven of Wands
Courage, testing, conflicts, challenges, stamina, delayed rewards, resolve, principles.
Eight of Wands
Swift action, speedy developments, action, travel, over eager, rash judgements.
Nine of Wands
Strength, resourcefulness, potential difficulties, defence, prepared, resilience.
Ten of Wands
Burden, heavy load, over eager to please, blaming yourself, oppression.
Page of Wands
Energy, loyalty, new beginnings, enthusiasm, light hearted, charm, admirer.
Knight of Wands
Charming, shallow, impetuous, daring, passionate, excitement, travel, change.
Queen of Wands
Magnetic, attractive, home loving, practical, generous, independent, dependable.
King of Wands
Authority, energy, mediation, money, domineering, role model, bold, dramatic.
