Major Arcana- List of Tarot Card Meanings
The Fool
New beginnings, optimism, trust in life
The Magician
Action, the power to manifest
The High Priestess
Inaction, going within, the mystical
The Empress
Abundance, nurturing, fertility, life in bloom!
The Emperor
Structure, stability, rules and power
The Hierophant
Institutions, tradition, society and its rules
The Lovers
Sexuality, passion, choice, uniting
The Chariot
Movement, progress, integration
Strength
Courage, subtle power, integration of animal self
The Hermit
Meditation, solitude, consciousness
Wheel of Fortune
Cycles, change, ups and downs
Justice
Fairness, equality, balance
The Hanged Man
Surrender, new perspective, enlightenment
Death
The end of something, change, the impermeability of all things
Temperance
Balance, moderation, being sensible
The Devil
Destructive patterns, addiction, giving away your power
The Tower
Collapse of stable structures, release, sudden insight
The Star
Hope, calm, a good omen!
The Moon
Mystery, the subconscious, dreams
The Sun
Success, happiness, all will be well
Judgment
Rebirth, a new phase, inner calling
The World
Completion, wholeness, attainment, celebration of life
Minor Arcana- List of Tarot Card Meanings
Suit of Swords
King – Serious, controlling, rational and mind/intellect-focused
Queen – Intelligent, writer, communicative yet cold – cuts through B.S.
Knight – Fierce, determined, aggressively pursues goals
Page – mentally unstable or intellectually immature, acts without thinking
Ace of Swords – A fresh start, a sudden opportunity or idea, clarity
2 – Indecision
3– heartbreak, betrayal
4 – meditation, rest, retreat
5 – mind games, hostility
6 – leaving, accepting help, going somewhere better
7 – secret plans, abandoning ship
8 – feeling powerless and stuck
9 – Overactive mind, anxiety
10 – feeling defeated, self sabotage
Suit of Cups
King – Need to acknowledge deep feelings, avoid drowning out emotions
Queen – Emotionally nurturing, intuitive, sensitive
Knight – Romantic, adventurous, following one’s heart
Page – Creative, inspired, learning artistic skill
Ace of Cups – emotional fulfillment, joy
2 – partnership, mutual attraction, compatibility
3 – celebration, fun with friends, laughter
4 – boredom, dissatisfaction with what is being offered
5 – dwelling on the negative, self pity
6 – sentimentality, kindness, help
7 – so many choices! Indecision, getting lost in fantasy
8 – abandoning something in search of something better
9 – indulgence, self-satisfaction
10 – emotional bliss, happiness, attainment
Suit of Wands
King – Career focused, mature, passionate
Queen – Confidant, focused, has zest for life
Knight – An adventurous risk taker who follows his passions
Page – newly inspired, excited about life and work
Ace of Wands – New beginnings, creative spark, fertile ideas
2 – Contemplation, assessing ones life direction
3 – Reaping the rewards of your efforts
4 – Celebration, safety, the home
5 – Competition, minor struggles or disagreements
6 – Success, accolades and achievement
7 – Feeling defensive and on guard
8 – Speed, things manifesting quickly
9 – Pessimism, gearing up for the worst
10 – Feeling oppressed, exhaustion, too many responsibilities
Suit of Pentacles
King – Enjoys the good life (food, drink and leisure), financially secure
Queen – Healthy in body and finances, grounded and calm
Knight – Cautious, sensible and slow to progress
Page – Student, commitment to learning
Ace of Pentacles – Financial reward, clarity of life purpose, goals
2 – Balance, multitasking
3 – Meaningful work, enjoying one’s work, suitable career
4 – Hoarding, feeling poor, holding oneself back out of fear
5 – Minor money troubles, health problems, feeling like an outsider
6 – Charity, accepting and giving help
7 – Patience, waiting for your plans to bear fruit
8 – Hard work, focused efforts, laying the groundwork
9 – Luxury, rest, financial and material comforts
10 – Financial success, strong business relationships