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Tarot Card Meanings

Every card in the tarot, explained in plain English: upright and reversed meanings, love, feelings, career and yes-or-no answers. Each page uses the original 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith artwork.

The Major Arcana

Twenty-two cards for life's big turning points, from The Fool to The World. About the Major Arcana →

The Fool tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The FoolThe Magician tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The MagicianThe High Priestess tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The High PriestessThe Empress tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The EmpressThe Emperor tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The EmperorThe Hierophant tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The HierophantThe Lovers tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The LoversThe Chariot tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The ChariotStrength tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)StrengthThe Hermit tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The HermitWheel of Fortune tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)Wheel of FortuneJustice tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)JusticeThe Hanged Man tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The Hanged ManDeath tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)DeathTemperance tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)TemperanceThe Devil tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The DevilThe Tower tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The TowerThe Star tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The StarThe Moon tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The MoonThe Sun tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The SunJudgement tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)JudgementThe World tarot card (Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909)The World

The Suit of Wands

Wands are the suit of fire. They describe what you want, what excites you and the energy you bring to your goals. In a reading, a cluster of Wands usually means the situation is about motivation, career drive, creative projects or desire, and that things may move quickly. About the Wands →

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The Suit of Cups

Cups are the suit of water. They describe feelings, love, friendship, intuition and the inner world. In a reading, many Cups often mean the heart of the matter is emotional: how you feel, how others feel and what your relationships need. About the Cups →

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The Suit of Swords

Swords are the suit of air. They describe the mind: thoughts, decisions, words, beliefs and conflicts. Many Swords in a reading suggest that the situation is being shaped by how you think about it, and that honest communication is key. About the Swords →

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The Suit of Pentacles

Pentacles are the suit of earth. They describe the practical side of life: money, work, home, the body and long-term security. Many Pentacles in a reading suggest the question is rooted in real-world concerns, and that patient, steady effort will matter most. About the Pentacles →

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