Tarot Card Meanings — All 78 Cards
The tarot is a 78-card mirror. The Major Arcana carries archetypal life themes; the Minor Arcana illuminates day-to-day currents. Explore every card, or draw one today.
Major Arcana · 22 Archetypal Cards
The Fool
The Magician
The High Priestess
The Empress
The Emperor
The Hierophant
The Lovers
The Chariot
Strength
The Hermit
Wheel of Fortune
Justice
The Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
The Devil
The Tower
The Star
The Moon
The Sun
Judgement
The World
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Minor Arcana · wands
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
Minor Arcana · cups
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
Minor Arcana · swords
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
Minor Arcana · pentacles
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is tarot?
Tarot is a 78-card divination system with origins in 15th-century European card games, later adapted for symbolic and spiritual reflection. The modern Rider-Waite-Smith deck, published in 1910, is the most widely used and is now in the public domain. Tarot cards are used for self-reflection, meditation, and intuitive guidance — not for predicting fixed futures.
What is the difference between Major and Minor Arcana?
The Major Arcana is the set of 22 numbered cards (0–21) representing archetypal life themes — The Fool, The Magician, Death, The World. The Minor Arcana is the remaining 56 cards divided into four suits (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles), each numbered Ace through Ten plus four court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King). Major Arcana cards tend to signal significant life themes; Minor Arcana cards illuminate day-to-day situations.
Can I do a tarot reading for myself?
Yes — self-reading is one of the most common ways tarot is used. Start with a single card pull daily, read both the traditional meaning and your own intuitive response, and journal what surfaces. Most traditions do not have rules against reading for yourself; some readers find it even more intuitive because the emotional context is already present.
How often should I pull tarot cards?
Once a day is a common rhythm that balances depth with spaciousness. Daily single-card pulls build intuition over time without becoming overwhelming. Some readers pull cards only when facing specific questions; others pull weekly or monthly. There is no single right frequency — what matters is that the practice feels clarifying rather than compulsive.
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