The FoolNew beginnings • Innocence • Spontaneity
Visual Archetypes & Symbols
All 78 Tarot Card Meanings
Select any card from the 1909 Rider-Waite-Smith deck to explore its visual scene, upright and reversed meanings, love dynamics, career advice, and yes/no verdict.
Major Arcana
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The MagicianManifestation • Resourcefulness • Willpower
The High PriestessIntuition • Inner knowing • Stillness
The EmpressAbundance • Nurture • Fertility
The EmperorStructure • Authority • Stability
The HierophantTradition • Teaching • Shared values
The LoversLove • Union • Choice
The ChariotWillpower • Determination • Victory
StrengthInner strength • Courage • Compassion
The HermitIntrospection • Solitude • Inner guidance
Wheel of FortuneCycles • Turning point • Fate
JusticeFairness • Truth • Accountability
The Hanged ManSurrender • New perspective • Pause
DeathEnding • Transformation • Transition
TemperanceBalance • Moderation • Patience
The DevilAttachment • Temptation • Bondage
The TowerUpheaval • Sudden change • Revelation
The StarHope • Renewal • Inspiration
The MoonUncertainty • Illusion • Intuition
The SunJoy • Success • Vitality
JudgementAwakening • Calling • Reckoning
The WorldCompletion • Fulfillment • Integration
Suit of Wands (Fire)
Ace of WandsInspiration • New venture • Creative spark
Two of WandsPlanning • Decision • Vision
Three of WandsExpansion • Foresight • Progress
Four of WandsCelebration • Homecoming • Harmony
Five of WandsConflict • Competition • Disagreement
Six of WandsVictory • Recognition • Success
Seven of WandsDefense • Perseverance • Standing your ground
Eight of WandsSpeed • Movement • Swift action
Nine of WandsResilience • Persistence • Last stand
Ten of WandsBurden • Responsibility • Overload
Page of WandsCuriosity • Enthusiasm • Exploration
Knight of WandsEnergy • Adventure • Passion
Queen of WandsConfidence • Warmth • Charisma
King of WandsLeadership • Vision • Entrepreneurship
Suit of Cups (Water)
Ace of CupsNew love • Emotional opening • Compassion
Two of CupsPartnership • Mutual attraction • Connection
Three of CupsFriendship • Celebration • Community
Four of CupsApathy • Contemplation • Discontent
Five of CupsGrief • Loss • Regret
Six of CupsNostalgia • Innocence • Childhood
Seven of CupsChoices • Illusion • Fantasy
Eight of CupsWalking away • Disillusionment • Searching
Nine of CupsContentment • Wish fulfilled • Satisfaction
Ten of CupsHarmony • Family • Emotional fulfillment
Page of CupsCreativity • Sensitivity • Intuitive message
Knight of CupsRomance • Charm • Idealism
Queen of CupsCompassion • Emotional depth • Intuition
King of CupsEmotional balance • Wisdom • Diplomacy
Suit of Swords (Air)
Ace of SwordsClarity • Truth • Breakthrough
Two of SwordsIndecision • Stalemate • Avoidance
Three of SwordsHeartbreak • Grief • Sorrow
Four of SwordsRest • Recovery • Contemplation
Five of SwordsConflict • Defeat • Hollow victory
Six of SwordsTransition • Moving on • Recovery
Seven of SwordsDeception • Strategy • Stealth
Eight of SwordsRestriction • Feeling trapped • Self-limitation
Nine of SwordsAnxiety • Worry • Sleeplessness
Ten of SwordsEnding • Rock bottom • Defeat
Page of SwordsCuriosity • Vigilance • New ideas
Knight of SwordsAmbition • Drive • Haste
Queen of SwordsClarity • Independence • Honesty
King of SwordsIntellect • Authority • Truth
Suit of Pentacles (Earth)
Ace of PentaclesOpportunity • Prosperity • New beginning
Two of PentaclesBalance • Adaptability • Juggling
Three of PentaclesTeamwork • Craftsmanship • Collaboration
Four of PentaclesSecurity • Control • Saving
Five of PentaclesHardship • Loss • Isolation
Six of PentaclesGenerosity • Sharing • Charity
Seven of PentaclesPatience • Investment • Assessment
Eight of PentaclesDiligence • Mastery • Craftsmanship
Nine of PentaclesIndependence • Self-sufficiency • Luxury
Ten of PentaclesLegacy • Wealth • Family
Page of PentaclesLearning • Ambition • New opportunity
Knight of PentaclesReliability • Hard work • Routine
Queen of PentaclesNurturing • Practicality • Abundance
King of PentaclesWealth • Success • Leadership