Tarot Card Meanings — Complete Guide to All 78 Cards
Explore the meaning of every tarot card in the deck. Click any card for detailed upright and reversed interpretations, love and career guidance, and key symbols.
Major Arcana (22 Cards)
0.
The Fool
YES
1.
The Magician
YES
2.
The High Priestess
MAYBE
3.
The Empress
YES
4.
The Emperor
YES
5.
The Hierophant
YES
6.
The Lovers
YES
7.
The Chariot
YES
8.
Strength
YES
9.
The Hermit
MAYBE
10.
Wheel of Fortune
YES
11.
Justice
YES
12.
The Hanged Man
MAYBE
13.
Death
MAYBE
14.
Temperance
YES
15.
The Devil
NO
16.
The Tower
NO
17.
The Star
YES
18.
The Moon
NO
19.
The Sun
YES
20.
Judgement
YES
21.
The World
YES
Wands (14 Cards)
Fire element — passion, creativity, ambition, energy
Ace of Wands
Two of Wands
Three of Wands
Four of Wands
Five of Wands
Six of Wands
Seven of Wands
Eight of Wands
Nine of Wands
Ten of Wands
Page of Wands
Knight of Wands
Queen of Wands
King of Wands
Cups (14 Cards)
Water element — emotions, relationships, intuition, feelings
Ace of Cups
Two of Cups
Three of Cups
Four of Cups
Five of Cups
Six of Cups
Seven of Cups
Eight of Cups
Nine of Cups
Ten of Cups
Page of Cups
Knight of Cups
Queen of Cups
King of Cups
Swords (14 Cards)
Air element — intellect, conflict, decisions, truth
Ace of Swords
Two of Swords
Three of Swords
Four of Swords
Five of Swords
Six of Swords
Seven of Swords
Eight of Swords
Nine of Swords
Ten of Swords
Page of Swords
Knight of Swords
Queen of Swords
King of Swords
Pentacles (14 Cards)
Earth element — material, finances, work, health
Ace of Pentacles
Two of Pentacles
Three of Pentacles
Four of Pentacles
Five of Pentacles
Six of Pentacles
Seven of Pentacles
Eight of Pentacles
Nine of Pentacles
Ten of Pentacles
Page of Pentacles
Knight of Pentacles
Queen of Pentacles
King of Pentacles
Understanding Tarot Cards
Tarot is a powerful tool for self-reflection and guidance that has been used for centuries. A standard tarot deck consists of 78 cards divided into the Major Arcana (22 cards representing life's spiritual lessons) and the Minor Arcana (56 cards reflecting daily trials and tribulations).
The Minor Arcana is further divided into four suits — Wands (fire/passion), Cups (water/emotions), Swords (air/intellect), and Pentacles (earth/material). Each suit contains cards numbered Ace through 10 plus four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, and King.
Every tarot card has both an upright and reversed meaning. Upright cards express the card's energy in its most natural form, while reversed cards may indicate blocked energy, internalized lessons, or the shadow side of the card's meaning. Learning both aspects provides a complete understanding of each card.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1How many tarot cards are there?
A standard tarot deck contains 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana cards representing life lessons and spiritual themes, and 56 Minor Arcana cards divided into four suits (Cups, Pentacles, Swords, Wands).
2What do the Major Arcana cards represent?
The 22 Major Arcana cards represent significant life events, spiritual lessons, and archetypal energies. They tell the story of The Fool's Journey from innocence (The Fool) to completion (The World).
3How do I learn tarot card meanings?
Start with the Major Arcana, studying a few cards at a time. Focus on the imagery, keywords, and your intuitive response to each card. Practice with daily single-card draws.
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