Tarot Card Meanings

Major Arcana

The Fool (0): New Beginnings, Innocence, Free Spirit

The Magician (I): Willpower, Creation, Manifestation

The High Priestess (II): Inner Voice, Intuition, Unconscious

The Empress (III): Mother Figure, Fertility, Nurture

The Emperor (IV): Father Figure, Control, Stucture

The Hierophant (V): Tradition, Morals, Ethics

The Lovers (VI): Union, Parternship

The Chariot (VII): Direction, Willpower, Control, Conscious

Strength (VIII): Inner Strength, Bravery, Focus

The Hermit (IX): Search for Truth, Seek Within, Contemplation

The Wheel of Fortune (X): Ups and Downs, Fate, Cycles, Change

Justice (XI): Balance, Fairness, Truth

The Hanged Man (XII): Sacrifice, Surrender, Martyrdom

Death (XIII): End of a Cycle, Change, Metamorphosis

Temperance (XIV): Patience, Moderation, Middle Road

The Devil (XV): Addiction, Materialism, Destructive Behavior, Playfulness

The Tower (XVI): Destruction, Disaster, Removal of Control

The Star (XVII): Hope, Faith, Rejuvenation

The Moon (XVIII): Intuition, Illusions, Unconscious

The Sun (XIX): Joy, Celebration, Victory, Positivity

Judgement (XX): Reflection, Awakening, Reckoning

The World (XXI): Endings, Completion, Fulfillment

Minor Arcana

Wands

Ace: Creation, Willpower, Inspiration, Desire

Two: Making Decisions, Leaving Home, Preparing

Three: Looking Ahead, Expansion

Four: Community, Home, Celebration

Five: Conflict, Rivalry, Competition

Six: Victory, Public Reward

Seven: Defensive, Maintaining Control, Preservation, Strong Footing

Eight: Swiftness, End of Delay, Movement

Nine: Resiliance, Impermanent Security, Last Stand

Ten: Accomplishment, Responsibility, Burden, Overload

Page: Excitement, Freedom, Adventurous, Ambition

Knight: Challenge, Adventure, Fearlessness

Queen: Honest, Hard Working, Thoughtful

King: Professional, Authority Figure, Honest, Trustworthy

Cups

Ace: Creativity, Satisfaction, Success

Two: Unity, Partnership, Connection

Three: Friendship, Community

Four: Apathy, Boredom, Disillusion

Five: Loss, Grief, Mourning, Guilt, Negative Thinking

Six: Familiarity, Happy Memories, Healing, Innocence

Seven: Choices, Daydreaming, Delusion, Fantasy

Eight: Letting Go, Walking Away

Nine: Satisfaction, Happiness, Joy, Confidence

Ten: Wonder, Contentness, Positivity, True Happiness

Page: Creative Ideas, Announcement, Good News

Knight: Following the Heart, Idealist, Charm, Romantic

Queen: Compasion, Calm, Comfort, Loving, Warmth

King: Compassion, Control, Wisdom, Sympathy

Swords

Ace: Breakthrough, Mental Clarity, Intelligence, Focus

Two: Stalemate, Cross Roads, Difficult Decisions, Divided

Three: Heartbreak, Suffering, Loneliness, Grief

Four: Rest, Contemplation, Regrouping, Introspection

Five: Dangerous Overconfidence, Overcoming Challenges, Sneakiness

Six: Leaving Behind, Moving On, Transition

Seven: Deception, Lies, Trickery, Getting Away With It

Eight: Trapped, Helpess, Restricted

Nine: Anxiety, Stress, Burden, Overwhelmed

Ten: Failure, Defeat, Ruin

Page: Curiosity, Restlessness, Thirst for Knowledge

Knight: Action, Impulsiveness, Daring, Ambitious

Queen: Perceptiveness, Realistic, Principled

King: Logical, Rational, Discipline, Truth

Pentacles

Ace: Opportunity, Prosperity, Abundance

Two: Balancing Decisions, Resourcefulness, Priorities, Adapting

Three: Teamwork, Collaboration, Apprenticeship

Four: Conservation, Frugality, Security, Possessiveness

Five: Need, Poverty, Struggle, Insecurity, Hardship

Six: Charity, Sharing, Generosity

Seven: Hard Work, Perseverance, Diligence, Pay-Out, Cultivation

Eight: Craftsmanship, Hard Work, Passion, Attention to Detail

Nine: Fruits of Labor, Luxury, Collecting on Investment, Rewards

Ten: Legacy, Inheritance, Ancestry

Page: Desire, Diligence, Student

Knight: Efficient, Patient, Practical, Hard Work, Responsible

Queen: Practical, Financial Security, High Status

King: Abundance, Prosperity, Rich, Financial Security