78 Tarot Card Knowledge Base
Decode the archetypes of the collective unconscious. Learn the upright, reversed, love, and career meanings of the 78 tarot cards.
Major Arcana (Soul Journey)
0 - The Fool
New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, and stepping into the unknown with absolute trust in the universe.
I - The Magician
Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, and inspired action. You have all the tools you need.
II - The High Priestess
Intuition, sacred knowledge, the divine feminine, and trusting your inner voice above logic.
III - The Empress
Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance, and creative manifestation.
IV - The Emperor
Authority, establishment, structure, a father figure, and asserting logical control.
V - The Hierophant
Tradition, religious beliefs, conformity, spiritual wisdom, and seeking a mentor.
VI - The Lovers
Divine partnerships, deep harmony, values alignment, and making a crucial life choice.
VII - The Chariot
Control, willpower, success, action, determination, and overcoming massive obstacles.
VIII - Strength
Courage, persuasion, influence, compassion, and taming your inner wildness.
IX - The Hermit
Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance, and withdrawal from society.
X - Wheel of Fortune
Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point, and what goes around comes around.
XI - Justice
Fairness, truth, cause and effect, law, and absolute accountability.
XII - The Hanged Man
Pause, surrender, letting go, gaining a new perspective, and sacrifice for a greater good.
XIII - Death
Endings, profound change, transformation, transition, and clearing the old.
XIV - Temperance
Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, and finding the peaceful middle path.
XV - The Devil
Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, raw sexuality, and breaking free.
XVI - The Tower
Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, and the destruction of false foundations.
XVII - The Star
Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality, and profound healing after a storm.
XVIII - The Moon
Illusion, fear, anxiety, the subconscious, deep intuition, and navigating the dark.
XIX - The Sun
Positivity, fun, warmth, massive success, vitality, and absolute clarity and joy.
XX - Judgement
Rebirth, inner calling, absolution, a spiritual awakening, and stepping up.
XXI - The World
Completion, integration, absolute accomplishment, global travel, and cycle ending.
Minor Arcana (Daily Life)
Wands Suit (Action & Passion)
Ace of Wands
Inspiration, new opportunities, growth, immense creative potential, and passion.
Two of Wands
Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery, and stepping out of your comfort zone.
Three of Wands
Preparation, foresight, enterprise, expansion, and waiting for your ships to come in.
Four of Wands
Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming, and community milestones.
Five of Wands
Conflict, disagreements, competition, tension, and diversity of opinions.
Six of Wands
Success, public recognition, progress, self-confidence, and achieving your goals.
Seven of Wands
Challenge, competition, protection, perseverance, and holding the high ground.
Eight of Wands
Movement, fast-paced change, action, alignment, and sudden communication.
Nine of Wands
Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith, and guarding your boundaries.
Ten of Wands
Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, stress, and nearing completion.
Page of Wands
Inspiration, ideas, discovery, limitless potential, and a free-spirited messenger.
Knight of Wands
Energy, passion, inspired action, adventure, impulsiveness, and moving fast.
Queen of Wands
Courage, confidence, independence, social butterfly, and fierce determination.
King of Wands
Natural-born leader, grand vision, entrepreneur, honor, and mastering the fire.
Cups Suit (Emotion & Love)
Ace of Cups
Love, new relationships, deep compassion, emotional awakening, and profound creativity.
Two of Cups
Unified love, partnership, mutual attraction, deep connection, and emotional harmony.
Three of Cups
Celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations, and community joy.
Four of Cups
Meditation, contemplation, apathy, reevaluation, and ignoring new opportunities.
Five of Cups
Regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism, and crying over spilled milk.
Six of Cups
Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy, and profound soul connections.
Seven of Cups
Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion, and being paralyzed by options.
Eight of Cups
Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism, and walking away to seek higher truth.
Nine of Cups
Contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, emotional indulgence, and wishes coming true.
Ten of Cups
Divine love, blissful relationships, family harmony, alignment, and emotional completion.
Page of Cups
Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility, and inner child.
Knight of Cups
Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty, and following your heart.
Queen of Cups
Compassionate, caring, emotionally stable, highly intuitive, and in flow.
King of Cups
Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic, and mastery over the subconscious.
Swords Suit (Intellect & Decision)
Ace of Swords
Mental clarity, brilliant new ideas, absolute truth, success, and cutting through illusion.
Two of Swords
Difficult decisions, weighing options, an impasse, avoidance, and emotional blindness.
Three of Swords
Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt, and painful truths.
Four of Swords
Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation, and mental healing.
Five of Swords
Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs, and hollow victories.
Six of Swords
Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage, and moving to calmer waters.
Seven of Swords
Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically, and hidden motives.
Eight of Swords
Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, and victim mentality.
Nine of Swords
Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares, and mental anguish.
Ten of Swords
Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, absolute loss, crisis, and rock bottom.
Page of Swords
New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, sharp communication, and vigilance.
Knight of Swords
Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking, and aggressive logic.
Queen of Swords
Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication, and truth.
King of Swords
Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth, ethics, and emotional detachment.
Pentacles Suit (Wealth and Stability)
Ace of Pentacles
A new financial opportunity, career manifestation, abundance, and long-term security.
Two of Pentacles
Multiple priorities, time management, prioritization, adaptability, and financial balancing.
Three of Pentacles
Teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation, mastery, and expert craftsmanship.
Four of Pentacles
Saving money, security, conservatism, scarcity mindset, control, and clinging to the past.
Five of Pentacles
Financial loss, poverty, isolation, worry, struggle, ill health, and feeling abandoned.
Six of Pentacles
Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity, and karmic financial balance.
Seven of Pentacles
Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment, and assessing your progress.
Eight of Pentacles
Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development, and absolute dedication.
Nine of Pentacles
Abundance, luxury, self-sufficiency, financial independence, and enjoying the fruits of labor.
Ten of Pentacles
Wealth, financial security, family legacy, long-term success, inheritance, and contribution.
Page of Pentacles
Manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development, practical ideas, and grounded study.
Knight of Pentacles
Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism, reliability, and slow, steady progress.
Queen of Pentacles
Nurturing, practical, providing financially, a working parent, luxury, and sensible security.
King of Pentacles
Wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline, abundance, and the Midas touch.