Tarot card meanings

The Fool The Fool is card zero of the major arcana: a traveller at the edge of a cliff, a small bundle over one shoulde The Magician The Magician holds one hand to the sky and one to the earth, the four suit symbols laid out before him. He is The High Priestess The High Priestess sits between the black and white pillars, a scroll half hidden in her robes. She is the thr The Empress The Empress rests in a garden of wheat and stream, crowned and pregnant with abundance. She is the card of fru The Emperor The Emperor sits on a stone throne carved with rams, a sceptre in hand, mountains behind him. He is establishe The Hierophant The Hierophant sits between two pillars, handing down a taught tradition, two acolytes before him. He is the c The Lovers The Lovers shows two figures beneath an angel, a choice laid before them. It is the card of union and of the d The Chariot The Chariot is driven by a figure who holds no reins, two sphinxes pulling in opposite directions. It is wille Strength Strength shows a woman closing the mouth of a lion with gentle hands. It is not brute force but the calm that The Hermit The Hermit walks alone with a lantern, a staff in hand, high on a mountain. He is the card of turning inward t Wheel Of Fortune The Wheel of Fortune turns above, figures rising and falling with it. It is the card of cycles — fortune, timi Justice Justice sits balanced, sword in one hand and scales in the other. She is the card of measured consequence — ca The Hanged Man The Hanged Man hangs upside down from a tree, calm and surrendered. He is the card of the pause that changes t Death Death rides through on a pale horse, a skeleton in armour, a bishop and a child in his path. It is the card of Temperance Temperance pours water between two cups, one foot on land and one in water. She is the card of right measure — The Devil The Devil chains two figures to his pedestal, horns and flame. He is the card of bondage chosen and mistaken f The Tower The Tower is struck by lightning, its crown toppling, two figures falling. It is the card of sudden collapse — The Star The Star shows a woman pouring water to earth and to sea, one foot on land, beneath a great star and seven sma The Moon The Moon rises over a path between two towers, a dog and a wolf howling, a crayfish crawling from the water. I The Sun The Sun shines on a child riding a horse, a wall of sunflowers behind. It is the card of open joy — clarity, w The Last Judgment Judgement shows figures rising from coffins as an angel sounds the trumpet, water below. It is the card of rec The World The World shows a dancing figure in a wreath, four creatures at the corners. It is the card of completion — th Ace of Wands The Ace of Wands is a hand offering a wand aflame with leaves. It is the spark of initiative — a new drive, a Two of Wands The Two of Wands shows a figure holding a globe, one wand planted, another in hand. It is the card of the plan Three of Wands The Three of Wands shows a figure on the shore watching ships depart. It is the card of established strength a Four of Wands The Four of Wands shows four wands crowned with flowers, two figures celebrating beneath. It is the card of ho Five of Wands The Five of Wands shows five figures brandishing staves, a tangle of competition. It is the card of strife — c Six of Wands The Six of Wands shows a victor crowned, riding through a cheering crowd. It is the card of recognition — succ Seven of Wands The Seven of Wands shows a figure on higher ground, fending off six wands from below. It is the card of the de Eight of Wands The Eight of Wands shows eight wands flying through the air, unimpeded. It is the card of swift movement — mes Nine of Wands The Nine of Wands shows a bandaged figure, one wand in hand, eight planted behind. It is the card of the wound Ten of Wands The Ten of Wands shows a figure bent under a stack of ten wands, trudging toward a town. It is the card of the Page of Wands The Page of Wands is a young figure with a wand, gazing at its flame. It is the card of the eager message-bear Knight of Wands The Knight of Wands rides hard, wand raised, a desert behind. He is the card of the dash — departure, heat, mo Queen of Wands The Queen of Wands sits enthroned with a sunflower and a cat, confident and warm. She is the card of the self- King of Wands The King of Wands sits on his throne, a blooming wand in hand, a cat at his feet. He is the card of the establ Ace of Cups The Ace of Cups is a hand offering a cup from which a dove and streams pour. It is the card of the open heart Two of Cups The Two of Cups shows two figures offering cups, a caduceus between them. It is the card of配对 — mutual feeling Three of Cups The Three of Cups shows three women raising cups in celebration. It is the card of shared joy — friendship, fe Four of Cups The Four of Cups shows a seated figure turning from three cups, a fourth offered by a hand. It is the card of Five of Cups The Five of Cups shows a cloaked figure mourning three spilled cups, two still standing. It is the card of los Six of Cups The Six of Cups shows a child offering another a cup of flowers, a garden of cups behind. It is the card of me Seven of Cups The Seven of Cups shows a figure facing seven cups on clouds, each with a strange prize. It is the card of the Eight of Cups The Eight of Cups shows a figure walking away from eight arranged cups, toward mountains. It is the card of th Nine of Cups The Nine of Cups shows a figure with arms crossed before nine cups on a bench. It is the card of contentment — Ten of Cups The Ten of Cups shows a family under a rainbow, ten cups arcing above. It is the card of shared fulfilment — l Page of Cups The Page of Cups shows a young figure with a cup from which a fish leaps. It is the card of the feeling messag Knight of Cups The Knight of Cups rides offering a cup, unhurried and dreamy. He is the card of the romantic arrival — the in Queen of Cups The Queen of Cups sits with a cup, gazing into it, calm and deep. She is the card of the feeling woman — intui King of Cups The King of Cups sits calm on his throne above the sea, a cup in hand. He is the card of the feeling master — Ace of Swords The Ace of Swords is a hand offering a sword crowned with a wreath and laurel. It is the card of the cutting t Two of Swords The Two of Swords shows a blindfolded figure holding two swords crossed, a calm sea behind. It is the card of Three of Swords The Three of Swords shows three swords piercing a heart, rain falling. It is the card of heartbreak — sorrow t Four of Swords The Four of Swords shows a figure lying in repose, three swords above, one beneath. It is the card of necessar Five of Swords The Five of Swords shows a figure with two swords, two more dropped, one walking away. It is the card of the p Six of Swords The Six of Swords shows a figure ferried across water, a few swords laid in the boat. It is the card of the ne Seven of Swords The Seven of Swords shows a figure carrying five swords, leaving two behind. It is the card of the quiet exit Eight of Swords The Eight of Swords shows a blindfolded figure bound among eight swords, a castle behind. It is the card of th Nine of Swords The Nine of Swords shows a figure in bed, head in hands, nine swords on the wall. It is the card of the sleepl Ten of Swords The Ten of Swords shows a figure prone, ten swords in the back, a distant dawn. It is the card of the absolute Page of Swords The Page of Swords is a young figure with a sword raised, alert and watchful. He is the card of the keen obser Knight of Swords The Knight of Swords rides hard, sword forward, heedless. He is the card of the charged mind — speed of though Queen of Swords The Queen of Swords sits upright, a sword in hand, a cloud behind. She is the card of clear-eyed discernment — King of Swords The King of Swords sits in judgment, a sword upright, a book in hand. He is the card of reasoned authority — t Ace of Pentacles The Ace of Pentacles is a hand offering a coin from which a rose and a garden grow. It is the card of the tang Two of Pentacles The Two of Pentacles shows a figure juggling two coins, a ship tossing behind. It is the card of the kept bala Three of Pentacles The Three of Pentacles shows a sculptor, a monk and a novice before a carved arch. It is the card of skilled w Four of Pentacles The Four of Pentacles shows a figure clutching a coin, three more guarded. It is the card of holding on — secu Five of Pentacles The Five of Pentacles shows two figures walking in snow past a lit window, five discs on a banner. It is the c Six of Pentacles The Six of Pentacles shows a figure weighing coins, a beggar receiving, another waiting. It is the card of giv Seven of Pentacles The Seven of Pentacles shows a figure leaning on a tool, gazing at growing coins on a bush. It is the card of Eight of Pentacles The Eight of Pentacles shows a figure carving coins, tools laid out. It is the card of the apprentice's work — Nine of Pentacles The Nine of Pentacles shows a figure in a garden, a falcon on her glove, vines of coins. It is the card of ear Ten of Pentacles The Ten of Pentacles shows an elder, a couple and a child before a castle, coins arcing above. It is the card Page of Pentacles The Page of Pentacles is a young figure with a coin, studying it. He is the card of the studious starter — a n Knight of Pentacles The Knight of Pentacles rides a slow, steady horse, a coin in hand. He is the card of the dependable worker — Queen of Pentacles The Queen of Pentacles sits in a garden, a coin in hand, a rabbit at her feet. She is the card of the practica King of Pentacles The King of Pentacles sits on a carved throne, a coin in hand, a thriving land behind. He is the card of the e