Tarot Card Meanings — All 78 Cards
A standard tarot deck contains 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana cards representing life's big themes and turning points, and 56 Minor Arcana cards organized into four suits reflecting daily experiences.
Each card below links to its full meaning — upright and reversed interpretations, love and career guidance, yes or no answers, and how different decks bring their own artistic perspective to the card.
Major Arcana
22 cards · Life's big themes, turning points, and archetypal energies
The Foolnew beginnings · spontaneity · innocenceThe Magicianmanifestation · focused will · skillful actionThe High Priestessintuition · inner wisdom · mysteryThe Empressnurturing · abundance · sensualityThe Emperorauthority · structure · leadershipThe Hierophanttradition · spiritual mentorship · shared valuesThe Loversunion · alignment · heart-centered choiceThe Chariotwillpower · focused movement · self-masteryStrengthinner courage · gentle power · emotional resilienceThe Hermitintrospection · solitude · inner wisdomWheel of Fortunecycles · turning point · luck & opportunityJusticefairness · truth revealed · accountabilityThe Hanged Manpause · surrender · new perspectiveDeathtransformation · endings and closure · rebirthTemperancebalance · moderation · patienceThe Deviltemptation · bondage by choice · shadow selfThe Towersudden upheaval · shocking truth · collapse of illusionsThe Starhope · renewal · spiritual guidanceThe Moonintuition · illusion · uncertaintyThe Sunjoy · vitality · clarityJudgementawakening · reckoning · rebirthThe Worldcompletion · wholeness · integration
Suit of Cups
14 cards
Ace of Cupsemotional awakening · new love & connection · open-heartednessTwo of Cupspartnership · mutual attraction · emotional reciprocityThree of Cupsfriendship · celebration · community supportFour of Cupscontemplation · emotional numbness · discontentFive of Cupsgrief · regret · emotional disappointmentSix of Cupsnostalgia · innocence · emotional safetySeven of Cupsmany options · fantasy and daydreaming · temptationEight of Cupswalking away · soul-searching · emotional closureNine of Cupsemotional fulfillment · wish come true · gratitudeTen of Cupsemotional fulfillment · family harmony · chosen familyPage of Cupsemotional curiosity · intuitive whispers · creative sparkKnight of Cupsromance · idealism · emotional vulnerabilityQueen of Cupscompassion · emotional maturity · intuitionKing of Cupsemotional maturity · compassionate leadership · calm in crisis
Suit of Wands
14 cards
Ace of Wandscreative spark · new beginning · motivationTwo of Wandsplanning ahead · crossroads choice · expansion and explorationThree of Wandsexpansion · momentum · foresightFour of Wandscelebration · homecoming · shared joyFive of Wandscompetition · creative conflict · clashing egosSix of Wandsvictory · recognition · confidence boostSeven of Wandsstanding your ground · healthy boundaries · courage under pressureEight of Wandsmomentum · swift progress · green lightsNine of Wandsresilience · pushing through · defensive but determinedTen of Wandsburden · overcommitment · pushing to the finish linePage of Wandsenthusiasm · creative spark · explorationKnight of Wandsbold action · adventure · charismaQueen of Wandsconfidence · charisma · bold leadershipKing of Wandsvisionary leadership · charisma · bold action
Suit of Swords
14 cards
Ace of Swordsclarity · truth · mental breakthroughTwo of Swordsindecision · stalemate · crossroadsThree of Swordsheartbreak · painful truth · betrayal or disappointmentFour of Swordsrest and recovery · mental timeout · solitudeFive of Swordsconflict · hollow victory · ego clashSix of Swordstransition · moving on · healing journeySeven of Swordsstrategy · discretion · hidden agendasEight of Swordsfeeling trapped · mental prison · self-limiting beliefsNine of Swordsanxiety · overthinking · sleepless nightsTen of Swordsrock bottom · painful ending · betrayal or harsh truthPage of Swordscuriosity · sharp thinking · restless mindKnight of Swordsdecisive action · mental clarity · bold communicationQueen of Swordsclarity · direct communication · healthy boundariesKing of Swordsmental clarity · strategic thinking · truth-telling
Suit of Pentacles
14 cards
Ace of Pentaclesnew material opportunity · seed of prosperity · grounded beginningsTwo of Pentaclesjuggling priorities · flexible balance · adaptabilityThree of Pentaclesteamwork · collaboration · craftsmanshipFour of Pentaclessecurity · control · frugalityFive of Pentacleshardship · scarcity mindset · feeling left outSix of Pentaclesgenerosity · support and resources · balanced exchangeSeven of Pentaclespatience · long-term investment · evaluationEight of Pentaclesmastery in progress · focused practice · apprenticeshipNine of Pentaclesself-sufficiency · earned luxury · comfort in solitudeTen of Pentacleslegacy · long-term security · family tiesPage of Pentaclesnew opportunities · study and practice · manifestation in progressKnight of Pentaclessteady progress · reliability · persistenceQueen of Pentaclesnurturing provider · practical wisdom · material comfortKing of Pentaclesstability · material mastery · grounded leadership
78 cards in collection