Tarot cards and their meanings
The 1909 deck drawn by Pamela Colman Smith. Open a card to read its upright and reversed meaning.
Major Arcana
Major life themes and turning points.
- The Foolfresh start, first step, travelling light
- The Magicianwillpower, skill, focus
- The High Priestessintuition, inner voice, mystery
- The Empressabundance, nurture, creativity
- The Emperorstructure, authority, responsibility
- The Hierophanttradition, mentor, learning
- The Loverslove, choice of the heart, partnership
- The Chariotvictory, determination, self-discipline
- Strengthquiet courage, patience, self-control
- The Hermitsolitude, inner search, wisdom
- Wheel of Fortunechange, cycles, turning point
- Justicehonesty, truth, cause and effect
- The Hanged Manchosen pause, new perspective, letting go
- Deathend of a stage, transition, making room
- Temperancemeasure, steady pace, patience
- The Devilattachment, temptation, compulsion
- The Towersudden change, shattered illusions, revelation
- The Starhope, healing, renewal
- The Moonuncertainty, fear, intuition
- The Sunjoy, success, clarity
- Judgementinner call, awakening, second chance
- The Worldcompletion, integration, wholeness
Wands
Energy, initiative, and creativity.
- Ace of Wandsnew idea, inspiration, creative spark
- Two of Wandsplanning, choosing a direction, personal power
- Three of Wandsfirst results, expansion, foresight
- Four of Wandscelebration, milestone, a sense of home
- Five of Wandscompetition, clashing views, jostling for position
- Six of Wandsvictory, public recognition, confidence
- Seven of Wandsstanding your ground, persistence, challenge
- Eight of Wandsspeed, swift news, progress
- Nine of Wandsresilience, persistence, the last push
- Ten of Wandsheavy responsibility, the weight of success, overcommitment
- Page of Wandscuriosity, enthusiasm, a new passion
- Knight of Wandspassion, bold action, momentum
- Queen of Wandsconfidence, decisiveness, independence
- King of Wandsleadership, vision, honour
Cups
Emotions, relationships, and intuition.
- Ace of Cupsnew feelings, open heart, falling in love
- Two of Cupsmutual attraction, partnership, reconciliation
- Three of Cupsfriendship, celebration, shared joy
- Four of Cupsapathy, boredom, discontent
- Five of Cupsloss, grief, disappointment
- Six of Cupsnostalgia, childhood, fond memories
- Seven of Cupsillusion, daydreaming, too many options
- Eight of Cupswalking away, search for meaning, spiritual path
- Nine of Cupswish fulfilled, contentment, satisfaction
- Ten of Cupshappy home, belonging, family
- Page of Cupstender message, new feelings, intuition
- Knight of Cupsromance, an offer, following your heart
- Queen of Cupsempathy, intuition, emotional safety
- King of Cupsemotional maturity, composure, diplomacy
Swords
Thought, decisions, and conflict.
- Ace of Swordsclarity, breakthrough, a decisive idea
- Two of Swordsa hard choice, stalemate, protective pause
- Three of Swordsheartbreak, grief, betrayal
- Four of Swordsrest, recovery, stillness
- Five of Swordsconflict, winning at any cost, hollow victory
- Six of Swordstransition, moving on, calmer waters
- Seven of Swordsstrategy, discretion, going it alone
- Eight of Swordsfeeling trapped, self-imposed limits, helplessness
- Nine of Swordsanxiety, sleepless nights, guilt
- Ten of Swordspainful ending, betrayal, rock bottom
- Page of Swordscuriosity, vigilance, fresh ideas
- Knight of Swordsdirect action, intellectual courage, speed
- Queen of Swordsclear judgement, independence, honest speech
- King of Swordsreason, fairness, responsible authority
Pentacles
Resources, work, the body, and practical results.
- Ace of Pentaclestangible opportunity, a material beginning, resources in hand
- Two of Pentaclesbalance, adaptability, time management
- Three of Pentaclesteamwork, craftsmanship, collaboration
- Four of Pentaclessecurity, keeping what you have, caution
- Five of Pentacleshardship, insecurity, isolation
- Six of Pentaclesgenerosity, mutual help, fair exchange
- Seven of Pentaclespatience, long-term effort, first fruits
- Eight of Pentaclesmastery, regular practice, quality work
- Nine of Pentaclesself-sufficiency, independence, fruits of labour
- Ten of Pentacleslegacy, family support, lasting stability
- Page of Pentaclesapprenticeship, practical goals, planning
- Knight of Pentaclesconsistency, work ethic, reliability
- Queen of Pentaclespractical care, groundedness, comfort
- King of Pentaclessteady leadership, enterprise, stability
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