Tarot Card Meanings List

Below you will find a list with the meanings of all 78 Tarot cards and a short video description for each card. These are again divided into the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana.

Under each image, you will find short notes about the upright and reversed Tarot card meanings.

With a click on the corresponding image, you get a detailed description of the Tarot card with the areas of general meaning, love, health and much more.

The Major Arcana

A Tarot deck contains 56 cards assigned to the Minor Arcana and 22 cards to the Major Arcana. The numbering of the latter begins with zero for the Fool and ends with 21 for the World. The Major Arcana are also considered trumps or trump cards in the Tarot.

Originally, the word “arcana” meant deep-lying secret. Early scholars understood it to mean the secrets of the mind and nature. These secrets are often encoded in our subconscious. The Tarot cards are the key to unlocking these secrets and making them meaningful to our lives.

The Major Arcana are special in this sense, because in them the various aspects of human action, thinking and feeling are essentially reflected.

The cards of the Major Arcana symbolically represent the journey of each person from birth to death.

Or the spiritual or moral development from the child, the first awareness of the self, to the adult who has found inner peace and fulfillment (see the “Fool’s Journey” later in this chapter).

Our life’s path is not always straight and complaint-free, as we often wish, but has many ups and downs, some shortcuts, or winding paths. In the end, however, the circle closes and we arrive back at the starting point of our journey.

The Major Arcana Tarot card meanings can help us to master our cycle well and point out opportunities and barriers. The cards not only reveal unconscious secrets but also show us how our own behavior affects our lives, both positively and negatively.

Learn more about the Major Arcana!

0 The Fool

The Fool Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Free, Beginning, Childlike, Spontaneous
Reversed: Impulsive, Risky, Naive, Cocky

1 The Magician

The Magician Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Power, Attentive, Drive, Concentration
Reversed: Overeagerness, Hesitation, Planless, Manipulation

2 The High Priestess

The High Priestess Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Unconscious, Passive, Intuition, Mysterious
Reversed: Dreamy, Withdrawal, Material, Secretive

3 The Empress

The Empress Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Fullness, Feminine, Nature, Sensual
Reversed: Dependent, Envious, Cold, Blocked

4 The Emperor

The Emperor Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Authority, Masculine, Structure, Rule-conscious
Reversed: Inflexible, Control, Unbridled, Dominance

5 The Hierophant

The Hierophant Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Education, Faith, Conform, Tradition
Reversed: Rebel, Lonely, Individual, Freedom

6 The Lovers

The Lovers Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Love, Loyalty, Relationships, Values
Reversed: Egoism, Impetuous, Unattached, Vice

7 The Chariot

The Chariot Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Success, Courage, Devotion, Control
Reversed: Aimless, Arrogance, Compulsion, Insecure

8 The Strength

The Strength Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Power, Courage, Influence, Merciful
Reversed: Powerless, Doubt, Failure, Crudeness

9 The Hermit

The Hermit Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Seeking, Lonely, Silent, Teacher
Reversed: Aimless, Isolation, Turning away, Disappointment

10 The Wheel of Fortune

The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Chance, Fate, Turn, Change
Reversed: Misfortune, Rigidity, Impotence, Outbreak

11 The Justice

The Justice Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Responsibility, Fairness, Truth, Causality
Reversed: One-sided, Injustice, Lie, Betrayal

12 The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Pause, Let go, Abandonment, Reversal
Reversed: Delayed, Resistance, Stalling, Crisis

13 The Death

The Death Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: End, Transition, Change, Acceptance
Reversed: Fear, Loss, Rigidity, Erasure

14 The Temperance

The Temperance Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Balance, Health, Harmony, Peace
Reversed: Imbalance, Exhaustion, Disturbance, Excess

15 The Devil

The Devil Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Materialism, Sin, Dependence, Will
Reversed: Superstition, Detachment, Doubt, Distance

16 The Tower

The Tower Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Redemption, Chaos, Change, Awakening
Reversed: Compulsion, Fear, Destruction, Rigidity

17 The Star

The Star Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Faith, Hope, Happiness, Serenity
Reversed: Misbelief, Separation, Despair, Confused

18 The Moon

The Moon Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Fear, Illusion, Imagination, Premonition
Reversed: Courage, Clarity, Peace, Suppression

19 The Sun

The Sun Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Enlightenment, Vital, Success, Positive
Reversed: Exuberance, Depressed, Tired, Confused

20 The Judgement

The Judgment Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Awakened, Redemption, Decision, Inner call
Reversed: Criticism, Guilt, Doubt, Ignorance

21 The World

The World Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Integration, Completion, Journey, Unity
Reversed: Delay, Dispersed, Rigidity, Isolation

Minor Arcana: Suit of Cups

Tarot Cards

The Suit of Cups Tarot cards connect with one’s emotional world, characterized by compassion, self-love and passion.

The Cups Tarot cards represent the element of water. Therefore, they represent one’s emotions, which can be as gentle as a trickle or as powerful as a tidal wave. At the same time, the Cups cards show us how our relationships with other people are.

They give us an insight into the emotional world of our counterpart and thus help us to understand him even better.

As Minor Arcana cards, they show the current emotional state we are in at the moment. Thus, they have the most impact on your daily life and help you to overcome the hurdles of everyday life.

The Suit of Cups Tarot cards are an expression of our subconscious and help us to a deeper understanding of our own feelings.

The messages of the Cups can be as superficial as a puddle or as profound as the ocean. Receive them with an open mind and you will realize their true meaning.

In addition, the Cups Tarot cards are associated with the zodiac signs of water, Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces. People born under these signs are especially receptive to the messages of the Cups.

For them, the Cups have a greater impact on their daily lives than on other zodiac signs.

Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Love, Passion, Intuition, Intimate
Reversed: Cold, Self-absorbed, Rational, Permissive

Two of Cups

Two of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Connection, Attraction, Partner, Love
Reversed: Narcissist, Abandonment, Strife, Doubt

Three of Cups

Three of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Friends, Creativity, Community, Celebration
Reversed: Lonelyness, Excessive, Independent, Withdrawal

Four of Cups

Four of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Apathetic, Immersed, Self-viewing, Ignorant
Reversed: Compassionate, Active, Connected, Optimist

Five of Cups

Five of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Disappointment, Mistake, Regret, Pessimism
Reversed: Forgiveness, Triumph, Positive, Awakening

Six of Cups

Six of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Innocence, Childlike, Kind-hearted, Joyfulness
Reversed: Guilty, Hostile, Deceitful, Copious

Seven of Cups

Seven of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Decision, Illusion, Desire, Alternative
Reversed: Excess, Escape, Structure, Balance

Eight of Cups

Eight of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Powerless, Seeking, Disappointment, Escape
Reversed: Endurance, Aimless, Dogged, Vitality

Nine of Cups

Nine of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Fulfillment, Satisfaction, Pleasure, Gratitude
Reversed: Regret, Abundance, Frustration, Materialistic

Ten of Cups

Ten of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Joy, Family, Peace, Harmony
Reversed: chaos, sadness, loneliness, strife

Page of Cups

Page of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Creative, Emotional, Curiosity, Intuition
Reversed: Rigid, Cold, Doubt, Exuberance

Knight of Cups

Knight of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Creativity, Romance, Beauty, Charm
Reversed: Jealousy, Moody, Daydreaming, Unrealistic

Queen of Cups

Queen of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Merciful, Caring, Spiritual, Intuitive
Reversed: Self-absorbed, Dependent, Careless, Sober

King of Cups

King of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Wisdom, Calm, Tolerant, Diplomatic
Reversed: Moody, Cold, Agitated, Manipulative

Minor Arcana: Suit of Swords

The Suit of Swords Tarot cards symbolize the human mind in all its facets and our consciousness. Man as a rational being can use his mind to make the right decisions in life.

The Swords Tarot cards often describe a decision-making process we are currently facing. Instead of letting your first impulse guide you, you should make your choice based on rational considerations. Your own feelings can get in the way.

You should rather use your head to make the best decision for you in the long run. Often, there is no clear right or wrong judgment in such a consideration. Rather, look at the short- and long-term consequences of our possible actions to choose the best alternative for us.

The Suit of Swords symbolizes incoming messages or news that directly affect us. At the same time, they can be expressions of conflicts that we must face. That may involve a constructive conversation at eye level or an argument that is conducted with sharp blades.

As Minor Arcana cards, the Suit Swords relates to our everyday lives and give us clues on how best to deal with them. The swords are associated with the zodiac signs of the air, Libra, Aquarius and Gemini.

People born under these signs are especially receptive to the messages of the swords. For them, the Swords Tarot cards have a greater impact on their daily lives than other zodiac signs.

Ace of Swords

Ace of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Power, Truth, Justice, Mental Strength
Reversed: Hesitant, Doubtful, Partisan, Wavering

Two of Swords

Two of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Avoidance, Consideration, Stagnation, Blockage
Reversed: Clear-sighted, Open, Active, Positive

Three of Swords

Three of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Pain, Sadness, Heartache, Grief
Reversed: Relief, Forgiveness, Love, Optimism

Four of Swords

Four of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Meditation, Calmness, Replenishment, Distance
Reversed: Restless, Active, Celebration, Frustration

Five of Swords

Five of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Discord, Egoist, Malice, Conflict
Reversed: Forgiveness, Integer, Harmony, Dialogue

Six of Swords

Six of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Journey, Recovery, Grief, Change
Reversed: Rigidity, Restlessness, Hope, Excitement

Seven of Swords

Seven of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Escape, Strategy, Stealing, Deception
Reversed: Secret, Loyalty, Lonely, Responsibility

Eight of Swords

Eight of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Powerless, Confused, Confined, Self-doubt
Reversed: Open, Freedom, New Vision, Strength

Nine of Swords

NIne of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Worry, Guilt, Agony, Fear
Reversed: Secret, Balance, Solve Fear, Brave

Ten of Swords

Ten of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Sacrifice, Martyrdom, Crisis, Betrayal
Reversed: Resilience, Recovery, Opportunity, Satisfaction

Page of Swords

Page of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: New ideas, Truth, Curiosity, Knowledge
Reversed: Deception, Arbitrariness, Pomposity, Haste

Knight of Swords

Knight of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Ambitious, Clever, Authority, Success-oriented
Reversed: Impulsive, Arrogant, Burnout, Restless

Queen of Swords

Queen of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Intelligent, Experienced, Independent, Communicative
Reversed: Cold, Arrogant, Influential, Impulsive

King of Swords

King of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Ethical, Analytical, Leader, Just
Reversed: Pedantic, Abusive of Power, Ruthless, Arrogant

Minor Arcana: Suit of Pentacles

The Suit of Pentacles Tarot cards symbolize external aspects of our lives such as wealth, health and profession. They represent the earth element and show how grounded we are in our daily lives.

In addition to material aspects, the quality and quantity of our social relationships are also important. The degree of rootedness in our environment shows whether we stand firmly in life or topple over at the first storm.

The Pentacles Tarot cards also stand for planning and preparing your important life goals for the long term. If you sow your ideas now, you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your seeds in a few years.

Likewise, the Suit of Pentacles signals that you should pursue your goals with a lot of dedication and willingness to work. Often your efforts will pay off much later. Therefore, patience and foresight are also important virtues associated with the Pentacles Tarot cards.

As Minor Arcana cards, the Suit of Pentacles relates to our daily lives and gives us advice on how best to deal with them. The Pentacles Tarot cards are associated with the zodiac signs of the earth, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

People born under these signs are especially receptive to the messages of the Pentacles. For them, the Pentacles have a greater impact on their daily lives than other zodiac signs.

Ace of Pentacles

Ace of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Commitment, Creativity, Change
Reversed: Distraction, Procrastination, Impatience

Two of Pentacles

Two of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Balance, Fun, Adaptation, Flexible
Reversed: Inner restlessness, Afflicted, Rigid, Disorganized

Three of Pentacles

Three of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Competent, Planned, Teamwork, Learning
Reversed: Aimless, Hostile, Working Alone, Opposition

Four of Pentacles

Four of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Control, Rigid, Security, Materialism
Reversed: Greed, Open, Spontaneous, Self-protection

Five of Pentacles

Five of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Loss, Worry, Rejection, Poverty
Reversed: Wealth, Vitality, Community, Hope

Six of Pentacles

Six of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Acceptance, Prosperity, Generous, Sharing
Reversed: Debt, Selfish, Lack, Hoarding

Seven of Pentacles

Seven of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Perseverance, Reward, Investment, Change
Reversed: Loss, Haste, Exhaustion, Short-Sightedness

Eight of Pentacles

Eight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Zeal, Knowledge, Pedantic, Diligence
Reversed: Lack of ambition, Self-sacrificing, Perfectionism, Superficial

Nine of Pentacles

NIne of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Luxury, Discipline, Abundance, Independent
Reversed: Boredom, Ignorant, Immature, Driving

Ten of Pentacles

Ten of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Wealth, Influence, Tradition, Life Goals
Reversed: Greed, Poverty, Lonely, Disoriented

Page of Pentacles

Page of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Confidence, Pragmatic, Thirst for Knowledge, Awakening
Reversed: Procrastination, Failure, Stagnation, Reflection

Knight of Pentacles

Knight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Cautious, Realist, Diligent, Planned
Reversed: Boredom, Stubborn, Obsessed, Expended

Queen of Pentacles

Queen of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Caring, Big-hearted, Confident, Grounded
Reversed: Careless, Spiritual, Self-care, Reasonable

King of Pentacles

King of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Successful, Disciplined, Ambitious, Secure
Reversed: Stubborn, Obsessive, Fear of Loss, Dependent

Minor Arcana: Suit of Wands

The Suit of Wands Tarot cards symbolize your inner energetic processes and include creativity, devotion, passion and intuition.

They are associated with the element of fire, which in its original form can have both constructive and destructive effects on our daily lives. The Wands Tarot cards encompass the energy behind our actions. A blazing fire stands for devotion, while a small flame expresses restraint.

At the same time, the Wand Tarot cards keep you aware of the dynamics of your life. Often you have to adapt to new circumstances in your life and burn down old values or attitudes.

From their ashes, new ideas and structures arise again, which you can integrate into your life and self-concept. At the same time, the Suit of Wands is an expression of tense social relationships, both positive and negative.

As Minor Arcana cards, the Suit of Wands relates to your daily life and gives us hints on how best to deal with it. The Wands Tarot cards are associated with the zodiac signs of fire, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

People born under these signs are especially receptive to the messages of the Wands. For them, the Suit of Wands Tarot cards have a greater impact on their daily lives than other zodiac signs.

Ace of Wands

Ace of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Commitment, Creativity, Change, Opportunity
Reversed: Distraction, Procrastination, Impatience, Confusion

Two of Wands

Two of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Steady, Foresight, Progress, Security
Reversed: Planned, Escape, Hasty, Fearful

Three of Wands

Three of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright: Exploration, Leadership, Foresight, Expansion
Reversed: Ignorance, Inertia, Security, Restraint

Four of Wands

Four of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Excitement, Freedom, Celebration, Arrival
Reversed: Transition, Tension, Imprisonment, Apathy

Five of Wands

Five of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Tension, Conflict, Competition, Diversity
Reversed: Avoidance, Harmony, Balance, Cohesion

Six of Wands

Six of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Union, Triumph, Recognition, Progress
Reversed: Setback, Disfavor, Exclusion, Selfishness

Seven of Wands

Seven of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Conflict, Steadfast, Surprised, Protection
Reversed: Giving up, Exhausted, Passive, Compromise

Eight of Wands

Eight of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Change, Reorientation, Action, Fast
Reversed: Stagnant, Chaos, Hasty, Delayed

Nine of Wands

Nine of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Endurance, Defense, Caution, Resilient
Reversed: Struggle, Paranoia, Overwhelmed, Tired

Ten of Wands

Ten of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Accomplishment, Responsibility, Burden, Expenditure
Reversed: Delegating, Carefree, Letting go, Relaxing

Page of Wands

Page of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Creative, New beginning, Inspiration, Enthusiasm
Reversed: Rigid, Delay, Spiritual, Phlegmatic

Knight of Wands

Knight of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Impulsive, Adventure, Passion, Energy
Reversed: Hasty, Delay, Frustration, Restless

Queen of Wands

Queen of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Devoted, Caring, Compassionate, Self-confident
Reversed: Introverted, Detached, Insecure, Isolated

King of Wands

King of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords
Upright
: Power, Inspiration, Leader, Bold
Reversed: Impulsive, Timid, Reckless, Demanding