Tarot Card Meanings: All 78 Cards

The Fool — New beginnings, Innocence, Spontaneity, Free spirit

Upright: New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit, adventure, idealism, taking a leap of faith · Reversed: Recklessness, taken advantage of, inconsideration, naivety, foolishness, risk-taking

The Magician — Manifestation, Resourcefulness, Power, Inspired action

Upright: Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action, skill, ability, concentration, taking action · Reversed: Manipulation, poor planning, untapped talents, illusion, deception, lack of energy

The High Priestess — Intuition, Sacred knowledge, Divine feminine, Subconscious mind

Upright: Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind, inner voice, spiritual insight · Reversed: Secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal, silence, repressed feelings

The Empress — Femininity, Beauty, Nature, Nurturing, Abundance

Upright: Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance, creativity, fertility, motherhood · Reversed: Creative block, dependence on others, smothering, lack of growth, neglect

The Emperor — Authority, Establishment, Structure, Father figure

Upright: Authority, establishment, structure, father figure, leadership, stability, power, control · Reversed: Domination, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibility, tyranny

The Hierophant — Spiritual wisdom, Religious beliefs, Conformity, Tradition

Upright: Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition, institutions, education, mentorship · Reversed: Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo, unconventional, rebellion

The Lovers — Love, Harmony, Relationships, Values alignment

Upright: Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices, union, partnership, attraction · Reversed: Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values, conflict in relationships

The Chariot — Control, Willpower, Success, Action, Determination

Upright: Control, willpower, success, action, determination, victory, ambition, focus · Reversed: Self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction, scattered energy, aggression

Strength — Strength, Courage, Persuasion, Influence, Compassion

Upright: Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion, inner strength, patience, control · Reversed: Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion, weakness, insecurity

The Hermit — Soul searching, Introspection, Inner guidance, Solitude

Upright: Soul searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance, solitude, wisdom, contemplation · Reversed: Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal, paranoia, exile, being lost, avoiding self-reflection

Wheel of Fortune — Good luck, Karma, Life cycles, Destiny, Turning point

Upright: Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point, change, fortune, success · Reversed: Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles, setbacks, external forces

Justice — Justice, Fairness, Truth, Cause and effect, Law

Upright: Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law, accountability, integrity, balance · Reversed: Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty, injustice, bias, legal issues

The Hanged Man — Pause, Surrender, Letting go, New perspectives

Upright: Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives, sacrifice, waiting, suspension, contemplation · Reversed: Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision, stagnation, avoiding sacrifice

Death — Endings, Change, Transformation, Transition

Upright: Endings, change, transformation, transition, letting go, release, metamorphosis, new beginnings · Reversed: Resistance to change, personal transformation, inner purging, fear of change

Temperance — Balance, Moderation, Patience, Purpose, Meaning

Upright: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning, harmony, tranquility, middle path · Reversed: Imbalance, excess, self-healing, re-alignment, lack of moderation

The Devil — Shadow self, Attachment, Addiction, Restriction, Sexuality

Upright: Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality, materialism, bondage, temptation · Reversed: Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment, freedom, revelation

The Tower — Sudden change, Upheaval, Chaos, Revelation, Awakening

Upright: Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening, destruction, liberation, disaster · Reversed: Personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster, delayed upheaval

The Star — Hope, Faith, Purpose, Renewal, Spirituality

Upright: Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality, inspiration, serenity, healing, optimism · Reversed: Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection, hopelessness, negativity

The Moon — Illusion, Fear, Anxiety, Subconscious, Intuition

Upright: Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition, dreams, confusion, deception, mystery · Reversed: Release of fear, repressed emotion, inner confusion, clarity, truth revealed

The Sun — Positivity, Fun, Warmth, Success, Vitality

Upright: Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality, joy, confidence, happiness, enlightenment · Reversed: Inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic, unrealistic expectations, sadness

Judgement — Judgement, Rebirth, Inner calling, Absolution

Upright: Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution, reflection, reckoning, awakening, renewal · Reversed: Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call, lack of self-awareness, harsh judgement

The World — Completion, Integration, Accomplishment, Travel

Upright: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel, fulfillment, success, wholeness, achievement · Reversed: Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays, incomplete, lack of closure

Ace of Wands — Inspiration, New opportunities, Growth, Potential

Upright: Inspiration, new opportunities, growth, potential, creative spark, new beginning · Reversed: Emerging ideas, lack of direction, distractions, delays

Two of Wands — Future planning, Progress, Decisions, Discovery

Upright: Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery, personal power · Reversed: Personal goals, inner alignment, fear of unknown, lack of planning

Three of Wands — Progress, Expansion, Foresight, Overseas opportunities

Upright: Progress, expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities, looking ahead · Reversed: Playing small, lack of foresight, unexpected delays

Four of Wands — Celebration, Joy, Harmony, Relaxation, Homecoming

Upright: Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming, community · Reversed: Personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with others, transition

Five of Wands — Conflict, Disagreements, Competition, Tension

Upright: Conflict, disagreements, competition, tension, diversity of opinion · Reversed: Inner conflict, conflict avoidance, releasing tension

Six of Wands — Success, Public recognition, Progress, Self-confidence

Upright: Success, public recognition, progress, self-confidence, victory · Reversed: Private achievement, personal definition of success, fall from grace

Seven of Wands — Challenge, Competition, Protection, Perseverance

Upright: Challenge, competition, protection, perseverance, defending position · Reversed: Exhaustion, giving up, overwhelmed

Eight of Wands — Movement, Fast paced change, Action, Alignment

Upright: Movement, fast paced change, action, alignment, air travel · Reversed: Delays, frustration, resisting change, internal alignment

Nine of Wands — Resilience, Courage, Persistence, Test of faith

Upright: Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith, boundaries · Reversed: Inner resources, struggle, overwhelm, defensive

Ten of Wands — Burden, Extra responsibility, Hard work, Completion

Upright: Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion, stress · Reversed: Doing it all, carrying the burden, delegation, release

Page of Wands — Inspiration, Ideas, Discovery, Limitless potential

Upright: Inspiration, ideas, discovery, limitless potential, free spirit · Reversed: Newly-formed ideas, redirecting energy, self-limiting beliefs

Knight of Wands — Energy, Passion, Inspired action, Adventure

Upright: Energy, passion, inspired action, adventure, impulsiveness · Reversed: Passion project, haste, scattered energy, delays

Queen of Wands — Courage, Confidence, Independence, Social butterfly

Upright: Courage, confidence, independence, social butterfly, determination · Reversed: Self-respect, self-confidence, introverted, re-establish sense of self

King of Wands — Natural leader, Vision, Entrepreneur, Honour

Upright: Natural leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour, boldness · Reversed: Impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations

Ace of Cups — Love, New relationships, Compassion, Creativity

Upright: Love, new relationships, compassion, creativity, emotional awakening · Reversed: Self-love, intuition, repressed emotions, blocked creativity

Two of Cups — Unified love, Partnership, Mutual attraction

Upright: Unified love, partnership, mutual attraction, connection, balance · Reversed: Self-love, break-ups, disharmony, distrust

Three of Cups — Celebration, Friendship, Creativity, Collaborations

Upright: Celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations, community · Reversed: Independence, alone time, hardcore partying, three's a crowd

Four of Cups — Meditation, Contemplation, Apathy, Reevaluation

Upright: Meditation, contemplation, apathy, reevaluation, boredom · Reversed: Retreat, withdrawal, checking in for alignment, new perspectives

Five of Cups — Regret, Failure, Disappointment, Pessimism

Upright: Regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism, loss, grief · Reversed: Personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on, acceptance

Six of Cups — Revisiting the past, Childhood memories, Innocence

Upright: Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, nostalgia · Reversed: Living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness

Seven of Cups — Opportunities, Choices, Wishful thinking, Illusion

Upright: Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion, fantasy · Reversed: Alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choices, clarity

Eight of Cups — Disappointment, Abandonment, Withdrawal, Escapism

Upright: Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism, walking away · Reversed: Trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, fear of change

Nine of Cups — Contentment, Satisfaction, Gratitude, Wish come true

Upright: Contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true, luxury · Reversed: Inner happiness, materialism, dissatisfaction, indulgence

Ten of Cups — Divine love, Blissful relationships, Harmony, Alignment

Upright: Divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment, family · Reversed: Disconnection, misaligned values, struggling relationships

Page of Cups — Creative opportunities, Intuitive messages, Curiosity

Upright: Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility · Reversed: New ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks, emotional immaturity

Knight of Cups — Creativity, Romance, Charm, Imagination

Upright: Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty, idealism · Reversed: Overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody

Queen of Cups — Compassionate, Caring, Emotionally stable, Intuitive

Upright: Compassionate, caring, emotionally stable, intuitive, in flow · Reversed: Inner feelings, self-care, self-love, co-dependency

King of Cups — Emotionally balanced, Compassionate, Diplomatic

Upright: Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic, calm, wise · Reversed: Self-compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, emotionally manipulative

Ace of Swords — Breakthroughs, New ideas, Mental clarity, Success

Upright: Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success, truth · Reversed: Inner clarity, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgement

Two of Swords — Difficult decisions, Weighing options, Stalemate

Upright: Difficult decisions, weighing options, an impasse, avoidance · Reversed: Indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate

Three of Swords — Heartbreak, Emotional pain, Sorrow, Grief

Upright: Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt, betrayal · Reversed: Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness

Four of Swords — Rest, Relaxation, Meditation, Contemplation

Upright: Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation · Reversed: Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, stagnation

Five of Swords — Conflict, Disagreements, Competition, Defeat

Upright: Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs · Reversed: Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment

Six of Swords — Transition, Change, Rite of passage, Releasing baggage

Upright: Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage, moving on · Reversed: Personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business

Seven of Swords — Betrayal, Deception, Getting away with something

Upright: Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, stealth · Reversed: Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets

Eight of Swords — Negative thoughts, Self-imposed restriction, Imprisonment

Upright: Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality · Reversed: Self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts

Nine of Swords — Anxiety, Worry, Fear, Depression, Nightmares

Upright: Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares, stress · Reversed: Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry

Ten of Swords — Painful endings, Deep wounds, Betrayal, Rock bottom

Upright: Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis, rock bottom · Reversed: Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end

Page of Swords — New ideas, Curiosity, Thirst for knowledge

Upright: New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating · Reversed: Self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action

Knight of Swords — Ambitious, Action-oriented, Driven to succeed

Upright: Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking · Reversed: Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out

Queen of Swords — Independent, Unbiased judgement, Clear boundaries

Upright: Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication · Reversed: Emotionally reactive, easily influenced, harsh in speech, emotionally guarded

King of Swords — Mental clarity, Intellectual power, Authority, Truth

Upright: Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth, logical thinking · Reversed: Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation

Ace of Pentacles — New financial opportunity, Prosperity, Security

Upright: New financial opportunity, prosperity, security, manifestation · Reversed: Lost opportunity, missed chance, bad investment

Two of Pentacles — Multiple priorities, Time management, Prioritisation

Upright: Multiple priorities, time management, prioritisation, adaptability · Reversed: Over-committed, disorganisation, reprioritisation

Three of Pentacles — Teamwork, Collaboration, Learning, Implementation

Upright: Teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation, skill-building · Reversed: Disharmony, misalignment, working alone

Four of Pentacles — Saving money, Security, Conservatism, Scarcity

Upright: Saving money, security, conservatism, scarcity, control · Reversed: Over-spending, greed, self-protection

Five of Pentacles — Financial loss, Poverty, Lack mindset, Isolation

Upright: Financial loss, poverty, lack mindset, isolation, worry · Reversed: Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty

Six of Pentacles — Giving, Receiving, Sharing wealth, Generosity

Upright: Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity · Reversed: Self-care, unpaid debts, one-sided charity

Seven of Pentacles — Long-term view, Sustainable results, Perseverance

Upright: Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment · Reversed: Lack of long-term vision, limited success, impatience

Eight of Pentacles — Apprenticeship, Repetitive tasks, Mastery, Skill development

Upright: Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development · Reversed: Self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity

Nine of Pentacles — Abundance, Luxury, Self-sufficiency, Financial independence

Upright: Abundance, luxury, self-sufficiency, financial independence · Reversed: Self-worth, over-investment in work, hustling

Ten of Pentacles — Wealth, Financial security, Family, Long-term success

Upright: Wealth, financial security, family, long-term success, legacy · Reversed: The dark side of wealth, financial failure, loneliness

Page of Pentacles — Manifestation, Financial opportunity, Skill development

Upright: Manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development, ambition · Reversed: Lack of progress, procrastination, learn from failure

Knight of Pentacles — Hard work, Productivity, Routine, Conservatism

Upright: Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism, methodical · Reversed: Self-discipline, boredom, feeling stuck, perfectionism

Queen of Pentacles — Nurturing, Practical, Providing financially, Down-to-earth

Upright: Nurturing, practical, providing financially, a working parent, down-to-earth · Reversed: Financial independence, self-care, work-home conflict

King of Pentacles — Wealth, Business, Leadership, Security, Discipline

Upright: Wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline, abundance · Reversed: Financially inept, obsessed with wealth, stubborn