78-card library
Tarot Card Meanings
Every one of the 78 tarot cards has its own page here, with upright and reversed meanings, what it says about love, career and health, whether it leans yes or no, and practical advice. Start with the Major Arcana or jump to a suit below.
Major Arcana
The Major Arcana cards point to larger life themes, turning points, archetypes, and lessons. They often feel louder in a spread because they describe the shape of a chapter, not just a passing mood.
Minor Arcana
The Minor Arcana brings tarot into everyday life. Cups often speak to emotion, Pentacles to material life, Swords to thought and conflict, and Wands to energy, creativity, and action.
How to study meanings
Start with keywords, then look at imagery, suit, number, and position in the spread. A card meaning changes depending on the question and the cards around it.
Upright and reversed meanings
An upright card shows its energy flowing outward and openly. Reversed, the same energy is often blocked, delayed, turned inward or overdone. A reversal rarely flips a card into its opposite; it changes how the theme is expressed.
The four suits at a glance
Each suit has fourteen cards: Ace to Ten, then Page, Knight, Queen and King. The suit tells you which area of life a card speaks to.
- Cups: emotions, relationships, intuition (water)
- Pentacles: money, work, body, home (earth)
- Swords: thoughts, conflict, truth, decisions (air)
- Wands: energy, ambition, creativity, passion (fire)
Card library
Start with key cards
The Fool
The Fool marks the start of an adventure. It invites you to trust the process and leap with faith. It's a reminder that every journey begins with a single, often uncertain, step.
Major ArcanaThe Magician
You possess the tools to succeed. Now is the moment to act and mold your reality. Align your intent with your will to spark transformation.
Major ArcanaThe High Priestess
Look inward for answers. Your intuition is your truest guide right now. Embrace stillness and listen to the whispers of your soul.
Major ArcanaThe Empress
Connect with creativity and nature. Nurture your projects and relationships, allowing abundance to flow freely into your life.
Major ArcanaThe Emperor
Bring order to chaos. Use logic and discipline to build a strong foundation. Stand firm in your authority and lead with clarity.
Major ArcanaThe Hierophant
You may find comfort in tradition or established systems. Seek wisdom from trusted mentors, or perhaps it's time to learn the rules before breaking them.
Major ArcanaThe Lovers
A significant choice or relationship takes centre stage. Align your decisions with your true values and seek harmony in your connections.
Major ArcanaThe Chariot
Victory comes from discipline. Harness your opposing energies and drive forward with singularity of purpose to overcome any hurdle.
Major ArcanaStrength
True strength is gentle. Face challenges with compassion and patience rather than force. You have the inner resilience to endure.
Major ArcanaThe Hermit
Step back from the noise. Solitude provides the clarity you need. Light your own path through introspection.
Major ArcanaWheel of Fortune
Change is inevitable. Embrace the turning of the wheel and trust that the universe is moving you toward your destiny.
Major ArcanaJustice
Truth will out. Decisions made now will have fair consequences. Strive for balance and honesty in all dealings.
Major ArcanaThe Hanged Man
Pause and surrender. Changing your perspective can solve the problem. Sometimes you must let go to gain control.
Major ArcanaDeath
An ending paves the way for a new beginning. Embrace transformation and release what no longer serves you to make room for the new.
Major ArcanaTemperance
Find the middle path. Balance and moderation bring peace. Blend opposing forces to create something stronger.
Major ArcanaThe Devil
Confront your shadow. You may be bound by material desires or addictions, but the chains are looser than you think. Reclaim your freedom.
Major ArcanaThe Tower
Foundations built on lies will crumble. Though painful, this chaos clears the way for truth and rebuilding on solid ground.
Major ArcanaThe Star
After the storm comes the calm. Have faith in the future. You are being guided and healed by universal energy.
Major ArcanaThe Moon
Things are not what they seem. Trust your intuition over your eyes. Navigate through your fears and the shadows of the subconscious.
Major ArcanaThe Sun
Everything is illuminated. Enjoy this time of joy, success, and vitality. The universe is radiating positivity upon you.
Major ArcanaJudgement
A call to higher purpose. Rise up and embrace your true calling. Leave the past behind and step into your renewed self.
Major ArcanaThe World
You have reached the end of a cycle. Celebrate your achievements and the wholeness you have found. The world is at your feet.
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Common questions
Do reversed tarot cards always mean something bad?
No. Reversed cards can show blocked energy, delay, inner experience, or a need to revisit the upright meaning from another angle.
Should I memorize every tarot meaning?
Memorization helps, but interpretation improves when you connect the card image, spread position, question, and surrounding cards.
How many tarot cards are there?
A standard tarot deck has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, split into four suits of fourteen cards.
What is the difference between the Major and Minor Arcana?
The Major Arcana describe big life themes and turning points. The Minor Arcana describe everyday situations, feelings and actions.
Ready to read the cards?
Choose a spread, name the question, and use the cards as a structured mirror for reflection.
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