All 78 Tarot Cards and Their Meanings (by Suit)

A full tarot deck has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana marking life's big themes, and 56 Minor Arcana across four suits describing everyday situations. Here is a quick-reference list of the whole deck with core upright keywords — tap any card for its full meaning.

Major Arcana (22 cards)

• The Fool — new beginnings, spontaneity, free spirit.
• The Magician — manifestation, willpower, skill.
• The High Priestess — intuition, mystery, inner voice.
• The Empress — abundance, nurturing, creativity.
• The Emperor — authority, structure, stability.
• The Hierophant — tradition, guidance, belief.
• The Lovers — love, harmony, choices.
• The Chariot — willpower, determination, victory.
• Strength — courage, inner strength, patience.
• The Hermit — introspection, solitude, inner guidance.
• Wheel of Fortune — change, cycles, turning point.
• Justice — fairness, truth, accountability.
• The Hanged Man — surrender, new perspective, pause.
• Death — endings, transformation, transition.
• Temperance — balance, moderation, patience.
• The Devil — attachment, temptation, materialism.
• The Tower — upheaval, sudden change, revelation.
• The Star — hope, renewal, inspiration.
• The Moon — illusion, intuition, the unconscious.
• The Sun — joy, success, vitality.
• Judgement — awakening, reckoning, renewal.
• The World — completion, fulfillment, wholeness.

Wands (Fire)

• Ace of Wands — inspiration, new energy, potential.
• Two of Wands — planning, future vision, decisions.
• Three of Wands — expansion, foresight, progress.
• Four of Wands — celebration, harmony, homecoming.
• Five of Wands — conflict, competition, tension.
• Six of Wands — victory, recognition, confidence.
• Seven of Wands — defense, perseverance, standing your ground.
• Eight of Wands — speed, momentum, swift action.
• Nine of Wands — resilience, persistence, last stand.
• Ten of Wands — burden, responsibility, hard work.
• Page of Wands — exploration, enthusiasm, free spirit.
• Knight of Wands — action, passion, adventure.
• Queen of Wands — confidence, warmth, independence.
• King of Wands — leadership, vision, boldness.

Cups (Water)

• Ace of Cups — new love, emotion, compassion.
• Two of Cups — partnership, mutual love, connection.
• Three of Cups — friendship, celebration, community.
• Four of Cups — apathy, contemplation, discontent.
• Five of Cups — loss, grief, regret.
• Six of Cups — nostalgia, innocence, reunion.
• Seven of Cups — choices, illusion, wishful thinking.
• Eight of Cups — walking away, seeking more, transition.
• Nine of Cups — contentment, satisfaction, wishes fulfilled.
• Ten of Cups — harmony, family, lasting happiness.
• Page of Cups — creativity, intuition, sensitivity.
• Knight of Cups — romance, charm, following the heart.
• Queen of Cups — compassion, empathy, emotional depth.
• King of Cups — emotional balance, compassion, diplomacy.

Swords (Air)

• Ace of Swords — clarity, breakthrough, truth.
• Two of Swords — stalemate, difficult choice, avoidance.
• Three of Swords — heartbreak, sorrow, painful truth.
• Four of Swords — rest, recovery, contemplation.
• Five of Swords — conflict, hollow victory, tension.
• Six of Swords — transition, moving on, recovery.
• Seven of Swords — deception, strategy, acting alone.
• Eight of Swords — restriction, self-imposed limits, feeling trapped.
• Nine of Swords — anxiety, worry, sleepless nights.
• Ten of Swords — painful ending, rock bottom, closure.
• Page of Swords — curiosity, new ideas, vigilance.
• Knight of Swords — ambition, drive, direct action.
• Queen of Swords — clear thinking, independence, honesty.
• King of Swords — authority, clear reason, integrity.

Pentacles (Earth)

• Ace of Pentacles — opportunity, prosperity, new venture.
• Two of Pentacles — balance, adaptability, juggling.
• Three of Pentacles — teamwork, skill, collaboration.
• Four of Pentacles — security, saving, holding on.
• Five of Pentacles — hardship, insecurity, isolation.
• Six of Pentacles — generosity, giving and receiving, balance.
• Seven of Pentacles — patience, long-term view, investment.
• Eight of Pentacles — mastery, diligence, skill-building.
• Nine of Pentacles — self-sufficiency, abundance, refinement.
• Ten of Pentacles — legacy, wealth, family foundations.
• Page of Pentacles — ambition, study, new opportunity.
• Knight of Pentacles — reliability, hard work, routine.
• Queen of Pentacles — nurturing, practicality, abundance.
• King of Pentacles — prosperity, security, leadership.

Keep exploring

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