THE LANGUAGE OF TAROT
78 tarot card meanings.
Explore the upright meanings of all 78 Rider–Waite–Smith cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana across Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.
78 cards to explore
The Fool
Beginnings · Curiosity
The Magician
Intention · Resourcefulness
The High Priestess
Stillness · Inner knowing
The Empress
Nurture · Creativity
The Emperor
Structure · Responsibility
The Hierophant
Tradition · Learning
The Lovers
Connection · Alignment
The Chariot
Direction · Resolve
Strength
Courage · Compassion
The Hermit
Solitude · Discernment
Wheel of Fortune
Cycles · Adaptability
Justice
Fairness · Accountability
The Hanged Man
Pause · Perspective
Death
Transition · Release
Temperance
Balance · Integration
The Devil
Attachment · Awareness
The Tower
Disruption · Reassessment
The Star
Hope · Renewal
The Moon
Uncertainty · Imagination
The Sun
Clarity · Vitality
Judgement
Reflection · Renewal
The World
Completion · Integration
Ace of Wands
Spark · Potential
Two of Wands
Vision · Planning
Three of Wands
Expansion · Foresight
Four of Wands
Welcome · Celebration
Five of Wands
Friction · Difference
Six of Wands
Recognition · Progress
Seven of Wands
Conviction · Boundaries
Eight of Wands
Momentum · Communication
Nine of Wands
Resilience · Caution
Ten of Wands
Burden · Delegation
Page of Wands
Exploration · Enthusiasm
Knight of Wands
Adventure · Initiative
Queen of Wands
Confidence · Warmth
King of Wands
Vision · Leadership
Ace of Cups
Openness · Feeling
Two of Cups
Mutuality · Connection
Three of Cups
Friendship · Community
Four of Cups
Withdrawal · Reconsideration
Five of Cups
Disappointment · Perspective
Six of Cups
Memory · Kindness
Seven of Cups
Possibility · Discernment
Eight of Cups
Departure · Search
Nine of Cups
Contentment · Appreciation
Ten of Cups
Belonging · Shared joy
Page of Cups
Sensitivity · Surprise
Knight of Cups
Expression · Idealism
Queen of Cups
Compassion · Attunement
King of Cups
Composure · Care
Ace of Swords
Clarity · Insight
Two of Swords
Indecision · Balance
Three of Swords
Sorrow · Honesty
Four of Swords
Rest · Recovery
Five of Swords
Conflict · Consequences
Six of Swords
Transition · Support
Seven of Swords
Strategy · Integrity
Eight of Swords
Restriction · Perspective
Nine of Swords
Worry · Compassion
Ten of Swords
Ending · Reorientation
Page of Swords
Inquiry · Alertness
Knight of Swords
Drive · Directness
Queen of Swords
Discernment · Candor
King of Swords
Reason · Responsibility
Ace of Pentacles
Opportunity · Grounding
Two of Pentacles
Adaptability · Priorities
Three of Pentacles
Craft · Collaboration
Four of Pentacles
Security · Holding on
Five of Pentacles
Hardship · Support
Six of Pentacles
Generosity · Reciprocity
Seven of Pentacles
Patience · Evaluation
Eight of Pentacles
Practice · Attention
Nine of Pentacles
Independence · Appreciation
Ten of Pentacles
Continuity · Foundations
Page of Pentacles
Study · Possibility
Knight of Pentacles
Consistency · Care
Queen of Pentacles
Nourishment · Practical care
King of Pentacles
Stewardship · Stability
How to use the card meanings
Read the meaning as a symbolic starting point. Consider the card’s position, ask its reflection question, and decide whether the suggested action fits your circumstances. This library uses upright meanings only.
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By Velvet Omen · Original, AI-assisted reflective writing. This first edition has not been independently reviewed by a tarot practitioner. Our editorial approach · Artwork and historical sources.