Tarot Card Meanings
What every card in the deck means, upright and reversed, with what it says about love and career. Written in plain words for curious beginners and practised readers alike.
Major Arcana
The 22 Major Arcana follow a journey from The Fool’s first step to The World’s completion. When they appear, they point to the big themes and turning points in your life.
0The Foolbeginnings · faith
IThe Magicianwillpower · skill
IIThe High Priestessintuition · mystery
IIIThe Empressabundance · nurture
IVThe Emperorstructure · authority
VThe Hierophanttradition · guidance
VIThe Loverslove · union
VIIThe Chariotdetermination · momentum
VIIIStrengthcourage · patience
IXThe Hermitsolitude · reflection
XWheel of Fortunechange · cycles
XIJusticefairness · truth
XIIThe Hanged Manpause · surrender
XIIIDeathendings · transformation
XIVTemperancebalance · moderation
XVThe Devilattachment · temptation
XVIThe Towersudden change · upheaval
XVIIThe Starhope · renewal
XVIIIThe Moonillusion · intuition
XIXThe Sunjoy · success
XXJudgementawakening · reckoning
XXIThe Worldcompletion · wholeness
Wands
The suit of fire: the spark that gets you out of bed. Wands speak of drive, desire, creative projects and the courage to act on what you want.
Ace of Wandsinspiration · spark
Two of Wandsplanning · decisions
Three of Wandsexpansion · foresight
Four of Wandscelebration · home
Five of Wandscompetition · conflict
Six of Wandsvictory · recognition
Seven of Wandsstanding your ground · perseverance
Eight of Wandsspeed · movement
Nine of Wandsresilience · persistence
Ten of Wandsburden · responsibility
Page of Wandscuriosity · enthusiasm
Knight of Wandsaction · adventure
Queen of Wandsconfidence · warmth
King of Wandsvision · leadership
Cups
The suit of water: everything you feel. Cups follow love, friendship, intuition and the quiet tides of the heart.
Ace of Cupsnew love · compassion
Two of Cupspartnership · mutual attraction
Three of Cupsfriendship · celebration
Four of Cupsapathy · contemplation
Five of Cupsloss · grief
Six of Cupsnostalgia · memories
Seven of Cupschoices · illusion
Eight of Cupswalking away · seeking deeper meaning
Nine of Cupscontentment · wishes fulfilled
Ten of Cupsharmony · happy family
Page of Cupscreativity · intuition
Knight of Cupsromance · charm
Queen of Cupscompassion · intuition
King of Cupsemotional balance · calm
Swords
The suit of air: the mind at work. Swords cut through to the truth, and they also show where worry and hard words can wound.
Ace of Swordsclarity · truth
Two of Swordsindecision · stalemate
Three of Swordsheartbreak · grief
Four of Swordsrest · recovery
Five of Swordsconflict · hollow victory
Six of Swordstransition · moving on
Seven of Swordsstrategy · secrecy
Eight of Swordsrestriction · self-limiting beliefs
Nine of Swordsanxiety · worry
Ten of Swordsendings · rock bottom
Page of Swordscuriosity · new ideas
Knight of Swordsambition · drive
Queen of Swordsclarity · independence
King of Swordsauthority · intellect
Pentacles
The suit of earth: what you can touch and build. Pentacles cover money, work, health and the steady effort that makes a life feel secure.
Ace of Pentaclesopportunity · prosperity
Two of Pentaclesbalance · adaptability
Three of Pentaclesteamwork · collaboration
Four of Pentaclessecurity · control
Five of Pentacleshardship · loss
Six of Pentaclesgenerosity · giving and receiving
Seven of Pentaclespatience · investment
Eight of Pentaclesmastery · diligence
Nine of Pentaclesindependence · abundance
Ten of Pentacleslegacy · wealth
Page of Pentaclesambition · study
Knight of Pentaclesroutine · reliability
Queen of Pentaclesnurturing · practical
King of Pentacleswealth · success
Tarot Cheat Sheet
All 78 cards on three printable pages, with upright and reversed keywords. Keep it beside your deck while you learn.
Want the Cards Read for You?
Meanings are a starting point. In a reading, Ami weaves the cards together around your own question.