Tarot Card Meanings
Tarot Card Meanings / Major & Minor Arcana. The Tarot consists of two parts, the Major and Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana illustrates the soul’s journey to enlightenment and the Minor Arcana our everyday situation. Please enjoy the interpretations below…
Major Arcana Tarot Cards
The FoolEternal optimist, exploration, adventure, immaturity, passion, unpredictability, a quest.
The MagicianConfidence, skill, good communication, dishonesty, focus, knowledge.
The High PriestessGood Judgement, self-reliance, intuition, psychic ability, secrets revealed, wasted potential.
The EmpressMaternal instincts, motherhood, creativity, domestic well-being, luxury, sensuality.
The EmperorPaternal influences, fatherhood, institutions, organisation, stability, promotion, rules.
The HierophantGood advice, conformity, orthodoxy, formal learning, traditional values.
The LoversLove, relationships, a choice, seeking love, partnership, conflicting options.
The ChariotHard work, self-control, being pulled in two directions, ambition, journeys, victory.
JusticeFair treatment, karma, winning a judgement, balance, taking responsibility, cause and effect.
The HermitSolitude, detachment, discretion, seeking the truth, going on retreat, introvert, meditative.
The Wheel of FortuneCyclical change, endings and beginnings, opportunities, inevitability, a turning point.
The StrengthGood health, willpower, confronting problems, overcoming difficulties, compassion, courage.
The Hanged ManWilling sacrifice, attainment, progress, boredom, changing priorities, a new approach.
DeathChange, outgrowing a situation, new beginnings, release, parting, accepting the inevitable.
TemperancePatience, control, harmony, reason, moderation, healing.
The DevilLust, temptation, anger, weakness of character, greed, entrapment, addictive behaviour.
The TowerSudden change, unexpected events, revelations, learning to adapt, a shock.
The StarGood fortune, happiness, acceptance, health, resolution, love, trust, self-expression.
The MoonSecrets, the subconscious, delusion, introspection, unrealistic, psychic abilities, exaggeration.
The SunEducation, learning, wisdom, success, achievement, self-confidence, new friendships.
JudgementNatural change, making the right choice, progression, new ideas, achievement, decisions, re-evaluating.
The WorldCompletion, reward, satisfaction, celebration, travel, accomplishing goals.
Pentacle Tarot Cards
Ace of PentaclesReward, abundance, prosperity, recognition, emotional security, materialism.
Two of PentaclesChange, fluctuation, uncertainty, resolution, glitches, loss of focus, adapting, flexibility.
Three of PentaclesMaterial gain, expertise, skill, teamwork, planning, satisfaction, obsessed with detail.
Four of PentaclesStubbornness, security, contentment, controlling, greed, selfishness, materialism.
Five of PentaclesLoss, rejection, worry, financial concerns, hardship, insecurity, anxiety, prioritise.
Six of PentaclesProsperity, philanthropy, generosity, power, charity, patronage, gifts, giving and receiving.
Seven of PentaclesTaking time out, relaxing, earned success, pleasure in achievement, setting new goals.
Eight of PentaclesDiligence, discipline, willingness to work hard, skill, craft, knowledge.
Nine of PentaclesWealth, success, achievement, solitude, independence, accomplishment.
Ten of PentaclesConformity, conservative, security, convention, tradition, family life, inheritance.
Page of PentaclesScholarship, effort, news, promotion, focus, conscientiousness, realism.
Knight of PentaclesHardworking, persistent, traditionalist, dogmatic, dependable, inflexible, faithful.
Queen of PentaclesHome, family, down-to-earth, practical, sensuous, reliable, loyal, caring.
King of PentaclesCompetent, responsible, reaching the top, insensitivity, materialistic, promotion.
Swords Tarot Cards
Ace of SwordsFocus, mental clarity, willpower, logic, intellect, lack of empathy, objectivity.
Two of SwordsRepressed emotions, denial, pretended indifference, conflict resolution, peace.
Three of SwordsHurt, painful truth, separation, new beginnings, rejection, alienation, feeling let down.
Four of SwordsRespite, withdrawal, healing, relaxing, taking stock, slowing down, truce, contemplation.
Five of SwordsDefeat, knowing your limitations, pyrrhic victory, hostility, conflict, humiliation.
Six of SwordsHope, travel, recovery, leaving the past behind, new ideas, overcoming difficulties.
Seven of SwordsDishonesty, cunning, manipulation, cheating, refusal to face the truth, opposition.
Eight of SwordsFrustration, restriction, feeling trapped, vulnerability, self-sabotage, playing the victim.
Nine of SwordsPain, anguish, self-depreciation, mishaps, misfortune, guilt, worry, regrets.
Ten of SwordsDesolation, misery, failure, ruin, hope, a brighter future, recovery, resolution.
Page of SwordsYoung at heart, honest, intellect, new ideas, vigilance, logic, reason, challenges.
Knight of SwordsConfident, frank, impulsive, tactless, impatient, intellect, analysis, insensitive.
Queen of SwordsDirect, realistic, straightforward, open, honest, unemotional, independent, misanthropic.
King of SwordsBully, authoritarian, just, assertive, intelligent, cold, highly principled, honourable.
Cups Tarot Cards
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.
Wands Tarot Cards
Ace of WandsCreativity, new enterprises, inventiveness, action, excitement, frustration, adventure.
Two of WandsAchievement, courage, overcoming self-doubt, uncertainty, arrogance, power.
Three of WandsOpportunities, inventiveness, long term goals, partnership, ambition, stubbornness.
Four of WandsCompletion, peace, security, harmony, changes of abode, delayed returns.
Five of WandsStruggle, aggravation, over competitiveness, frustration, perseverance, hard work.
Six of WandsSuccess, triumph, rewards, victory, modesty, new information, hubris, feeling superior.
Seven of WandsCourage, testing, conflicts, challenges, stamina, delayed rewards, resolve, principles.
Eight of WandsSwift action, speedy developments, action, travel, over eager, rash judgements.
Nine of WandsStrength, resourcefulness, potential difficulties, defence, prepared, resilience.
Ten of WandsBurden, heavy load, over eager to please, blaming yourself, oppression.
Page of WandsEnergy, loyalty, new beginnings, enthusiasm, light hearted, charm, admirer.
Knight of WandsCharming, shallow, impetuous, daring, passionate, excitement, travel, change.
Queen of WandsMagnetic, attractive, home loving, practical, generous, independent, dependable.
King of WanAuthority, energy, mediation, money, domineering, role model, bold, dramatic.