The complete tarot card meanings list - All 78 tarot cards explained

Last Updated: March 21, 2023

There are 78 different cards in the tarot deck, each with several meanings depending on the question you want an answer for. The Major Arcana cards represent the major aspects of our lives, while the Minor Arcana cards represent the more everyday aspects of our lives. In general, tarot cards can be interpreted to suggest ways we can improve our lives or specific situations we may find ourselves in.

When it comes to understanding the meanings of tarot cards, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, there are no right or wrong interpretations. What one person sees in a card may be entirely different from what another person sees. Second, the meanings of tarot cards can vary depending on their position in a reading (upright or reversed)

In the below articles, I offer my interpretation of every tarot card based on my experience reading tarot cards for over 10 years. I hope you find this information helpful, and that it provides some clarity and guidance on your tarot learning journey.

Major Arcana

Suit of Pentacles

Suit of Swords

Suit of Wands

the fool from the rider waite smith deck — Rider Waite Smith Illustration

The Fool is card number 0 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the first major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Fool is associated with new beginnings, leaps of faith and loyalty.
In the reversed position, The Fool is associated with recklessness, fearlessness, and risks.
Numerology: 0
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Uranus
Astrological sign: Aquarius
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Poet, The Child, The Pilgrim / Shadow aspect: The Fool, The Orphan
Timing: January 20th to February 18th
Associated deities: Hemes, Janus.
Other names: The Crocodile (Egyptian Tarot).

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the magician from the rider waite smith — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Magician is card number 1 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the second major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Magician is associated with manifestation, creation, willpower, and mastery.
In the reversed position, The Magician is associated with chaos, scattered energy, and manipulation.
Numerology: 1
Element: Air, Spirit
Ruling planet: Mercury
Astrological sign: Gemini & Virgo
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Pioneer, The Alchemist / Shadow aspect: The Artist, The Poet
Timing: May 21st to June 21st, Wednesday
Associated deities: Hermes
Other names: Le Bateleur (Tarot de Marseille), The Magus (Egyptian Tarot & Thoth Tarot).

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The High Priestess from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith Illustration

The High Priestess is card number 2 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the third major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The High Priestess is associated with intuition, inner voice, and a higher self.
In the reversed position, The High Priestess is associated with repression, feeling lost, and disconnection.
Numerology: 2 (II)
Element: Water
Ruling planet: The Moon
Astrological sign: Cancer
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Mystic, The Crone / Shadow aspect: The Vampire, The Prostitute
Timing: February 19th to March 19th
Associated deities: Hekate.
Other names: La Papesse (Tarot de Marseille), The Gate of the Sanctuary (Egyptian Tarot), and The Priestess (Thoth Tarot).

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The Empress from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Empress is card number 3 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the fourth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Empress is associated with abundance, creation, divine feminine power, and nurturing.
In the reversed position, The Empress is associated with overbearingness, smothering, insecurity, and instability.
Numerology: 3 (III)
Element: Earth
Ruling planet: Venus
Astrological sign: Taurus & Cancer
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Queen, The Mother, The Goddess / Shadow aspect: The Martyr, The Hedonist
Timing: April 21st to May 20th
Associated deities: Aphrodite, Freya
Other names: L’Impératrice (Tarot de Marseille) and Isis-Urania (Egyptian Tarot).

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The Emperor from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Emperor is card number 4 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the fifth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Emperor is associated with authority, discipline, structure, and drive.
In the reversed position, The Emperor is associated with rigidness, stubbornness, control issues, and tyranny.
Numerology: 4 (IV)
Element: Fire
Ruling planet: Mars
Astrological sign: Aries
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Warrior, The Father, The Hero / Shadow aspect: The Rebel, The Rescuer, The King
Timing: March 20th to April 20th
Associated deities: The Morrigan
Other names: L’Empereur (Tarot de Marseille)

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The Hierophant from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Hierophant is card number 5 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the sixth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Hierophant is associated with tradition, knowledge, education, and institutions.
In the reversed position, The Hierophant is associated with unconventionality, rebellion, innovation, and ignorance.
Numerology: 5 (V)
Element: Earth
Ruling planets: Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter due to their correspondences.
Astrological sign: Taurus
Yes or No card? Neutral
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Teacher, the Virgin / Shadow aspect: The Oppressor, The Engineer
Timing: August 23rd to September 21st
Associated deities: Hermes
Other names: Le Pape (Tarot de Marseille), and The Master of the Mysteries (Egyptian Tarot).

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The Lovers is card number 6 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the seventh major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Lovers is associated with balance, harmony, unity, choices, and partnerships.
In the reversed position, The Lovers is associated with disharmony, imbalance, indecision, and bad choices or avoiding choosing.
Numerology: 6 (VI)
Element: Air
Ruling planets: Mercury
Astrological sign: Gemini
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Lover, The Companion, / Shadow aspect: The Saboteur, The Virgin
Timing: May 21st to June 21st, Friday
Associated deities: Aphrodite
Other names: The Two Roads (Egyptian Tarot) and L’Amoureu (Tarot de Marseille).

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The Chariots from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Chariot is card number 7 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the eighth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Chariot is associated with direction, willpower, intention, and control.
In the reversed position, The Chariot is associated with a lack of direction, a lack of control, and a lack of intention.
Numerology: 7 (VII)
Element: Water
Ruling planets: The Moon
Astrological sign: Cancer
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Athlete, The Hunter / Shadow aspect: The Servant, The Gambler
Timing: June 22nd to July 22nd
Associated deities: Rhiannon
Other names: Le Charior (Tarot de Marseille), and The Chariot of Osiris (Egyptian Tarot).

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Strength from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

Strength is card number 8 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the ninth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, Strength is associated with inner strength, compassion, confidence, overcoming self-doubt, courage, and bravery.
In the reversed position, Strength is associated with self-doubt, weakness, lack of confidence, vulnerability, fear, and cowardice.
Numerology: 8 (VIII)
Element: Fire
Ruling planets: Sun
Astrological sign: Leo
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Warrior, The Nature Child / Shadow aspect: The Sustainer, The Creator
Timing: July 23rd to August 22nd
Associated deities: Artemis
Other names: La Force (Tarot de Marseille), The Muzzled Lion (Egyptian Tarot) and Lust (Thoth Tarot).

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the hermit rider waite smith — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Hermit is card number 9 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the tenth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Hermit is associated with searching, solitude, introspection, inner journey, and learning.
In the reversed position, The Hermit is associated with loneliness, isolation, exile, withdrawal, and a need for connection.
Numerology: 9 (IX)
Element: Earth
Ruling planets: Mercury
Astrological sign: Virgo
Yes or No card? No
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Hermit & The Student / Shadow aspect: The Seeker, The Monk/Nun
Timing: August 23rd to September 21st
Associated deities: Nemetona, The Charites
Other names: L’Ermite (Tarot de Marseille), and The Veiled Lamp (Egyptian Tarot).

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wheel of fortune from the rider waite smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Wheel of Fortune is card number 10 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the eleventh major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, the Wheel of Fortune is associated with good luck, fate/destiny, fortune, change, and karma.
In the reversed position, The Wheel of Fortune is associated with disruption, bad luck, disorder, unwelcome change, and setbacks.
Numerology: 10 (X)
Element: Fire
Ruling planets: Jupiter
Astrological sign: N/A but features Taurus, Leo, Scorpio & Aquarius in the traditional imagery, and is sometimes aligned with Pars Fortunae in Astrology.
Yes or No card? No
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Engineer, The Fates, The Unseen / Shadow aspect: The Creator
Timing: Thursday
Associated deities: The Three Fates, Fortuna
Other names: La Roue de Fortun (Tarot de Marseille), and The Sphinx (Egyptian Tarot).

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Justice from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

Justice is card number 11 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the twelfth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, Justice is associated with fairness, truth, balance, and legal matters.
In the reversed position, Justice is associated with unfavourable outcomes, stressful legal matters, dishonesty, and unfair treatment.
Numerology: 11 (XI)
Element: Air
Ruling planets: Venus
Astrological sign: Libra
Yes or No card? Neutral
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: Judge, Avenger, the Diplomat / Shadow aspect: Gossip, The Detective
Timing: September 22nd to October 21st
Associated deities: Nemesis, Themis
Other names: La Justice (Tarot de Marseille), Themis (Egyptian Tarot) and Adjustment (Thoth Tarot).

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The Hanged Man from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Hanged Man is card number 12 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the thirteenth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Hanged Man is associated with slowing down, putting something on hold, and coming to a halt.
In the reversed position, The Hanged Man is associated with losing perspective, spiritual block, and unnecessary sacrifice.
Numerology: 12 (XII)
Element: Water
Ruling planets: Neptune
Astrological sign: Pisces
Yes or No card? Maybe
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Seeker, The Slave / Shadow aspect: The Exorcist, The Shaman
Timing: February 19th to March 19th
Associated deities: Morpheus, Odin
Other names: Le Pendu (Tarot de Marseille), and The Sacrifice (Egyptian Tarot).

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Death Rider Waite Smith — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

Death is card number 13 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the fourteenth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, Death is associated with transition, embracing change, transformation, new beginnings, and letting go.
In the reversed position, Death is associated with fear of change, stagnancy, delayed endings, and repeating negative patterns.
Numerology: 13 (XIII)
Element: Water
Ruling planets: Pluto
Astrological sign: Scorpio
Yes or No card? No
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Liberator / Shadow aspect: The Destroyer
Timing: October 22nd to November 21st
Associated deities: Hekate, Persephone
Other names: The Skeleton Reaper (Egyptian Tarot), and La Mort (Tarot de Marseille).

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Temperance from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

Temperance is card number 14 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the fifteenth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, Temperance is associated with balance, peace, moderation, patience, and harmony.
In the reversed position, Temperance is associated with imbalance, clashing, recklessness, and overindulgence.
Numerology: 14 (XIV)
Element: Fire
Ruling planets: Jupiter
Astrological sign: Sagittarius
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Samaritan / Shadow aspect: The Healer
Timing: November 22nd to December 21st
Associated deities: Brigid
Other names: The Two Urns (Egyptian Tarot), Art (Thoth Tarot), and Tempérance (Tarot de Marseille).

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The Devil from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Devil is card number 15 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the sixteenth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Devil is associated with the shadow self, desire, temptation, manipulation, cruelty, addiction, and restriction.
In the reversed position, The Devil is associated with release, freedom, overcoming addiction, and independence.
Numerology: 15 (XV)
Element: Earth
Ruling planets: Saturn
Astrological sign: Capricorn
Yes or No card? No
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Trickster / Shadow aspect: The Victim, The Addict, The Bully
Timing: December 22nd to January 19th
Associated deities: Lucifer
Other names: Typhon (Egyptian Tarot), and Le Diable (Tarot de Marseille).

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The Tower from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Tower is card number 16 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the seventeenth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Tower is associated with trauma, destruction, unexpected change, revelation, chaos, awakening, and warning.
In the reversed position, The Tower is associated with delaying the inevitable, fear of change, and resisting change.
Numerology: 16 (XVI)
Element: Fire
Ruling planets: Mars
Astrological sign: Aries
Yes or No card? No
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Victim / Shadow aspect: The Avenger, the Destroyer
Timing: March 20th to April 20th, Tuesday
Associated deities: Loki
Other names: The Beheaded Tower (Egyptian Tarot), and La Maison Dieu (Tarot de Marseille).

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The Star tarot card from the-Rider-Waite-Smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Star is card number 17 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the eighteenth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Star is associated with inspiration, hope, healing, and positivity.
In the reversed position, The Star is associated with Monotony, hopelessness, negativity, loss, and failure.
Numerology: 17 (XVII)
Element: Air
Ruling planets: Uranus
Astrological sign: Aquarius
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Visionary, The Advocate, The Healer / Shadow aspect: The Angel, The Martyr
Timing: January 20th to February 18th
Associated deities: Astrea
Other names: The Star of the Magi (Egyptian Tarot), and L’Étoile (Tarot de Marseille).

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the moon rider waite — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Moon is card number 18 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the nineteenth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Moon is associated with the unconscious, intuition, and dreams.
In the reversed position, The Moon is associated with confusion, fear, and paranoia.
Numerology: 18 (XVIII)
Element: Water
Planetary correspondence: The Moon
Astrological sign: Pisces
Yes or No card? No
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Shape Shifter, The Goddess / Shadow aspect: The Mystic
Timing: Monday
Associated deities: Selene, Nyx
Other names: The Twilight (Egyptian Tarot), and La Lune (Tarot de Marseille).

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the sun artwork from the rider waite smith tarot deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

The Sun is card number 19 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the twentieth major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The Sun is associated with positivity, happiness, freedom and vitality.
In the reversed position, The Sun is associated with ego, conceitedness, pessimism and unrealistic expectations.
Numerology: 19 (XIX)
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: The Sun
Astrological sign: Leo
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The God, The Guide / Shadow aspect: Midas/Miser
Timing: Sunday
Associated deities: Apollo
Other names: The Blazing Light (Egyptian Tarot) and Le Soleil (Tarot de Marseille).

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judgement artwork from rider waite smith deck — Rider-Waite-Smith illustration

Judgement is card number 20 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the twenty-first major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, Judgement is associated with reflection, awakening, rebirth, transition, and decision-making.
In the reversed position, Judgement is associated with self-doubt, poor choices, stubbornness, blame, and confusion.
Numerology: 20 (XX)
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Pluto
Astrological sign: Sagittarius & Libra
Yes or No card? Neutral
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Messiah, The Judge / Shadow aspect: The Wounded Child, The Father
Timing: September 22nd to October 21st, Saturday
Associated deities: Lucifer
Other names: The Awakening of the Dead (Egyptian Tarot), The Aeon (Thoth Tarot), and Le Jugement (Tarot de Marseille).

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the world rider waite smith — Rider-Waite-Smith deck

The World is card number 21 in modern cartomantic tarot decks and the twenty-second major arcana trump card.
In the upright position, The World is associated with success, fulfilment, end of a cycle, positive outcome, and travel.
In the reversed position, The World is associated with disappointment, delays, pressure, failure, and incompleteness.
Numerology: 21 (XXI)
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Saturn
Astrological sign: N/A
Yes or No card? Yes
Jungian archetype: Light aspect: The Mentor, The Storyteller / Shadow aspect: The Unseen
Timing: Saturday
Associated deities: Hermes, Nike
Other names: The Crown of the Magi (Egyptian Tarot), The Universe (Thoth Tarot), and Le Monde (Tarot de Marseille).

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The Suit of Pentacles

In divinatory tarot, the Suit of Pentacles represents the physical, material, financial and earthly aspects of our lives.

Ace of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Ace of Pentacles is associated with opportunities, success, physicality, manifestation, prosperity and stability.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Ace of Pentacles represent missed opportunities, hesitancy, frivolousness, instability, lack of mindset, feeling trapped and self-doubt.
Numerology: 1
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Saturn
Astrological sign: Capricorn
Yes or No card? Yes

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Two of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Two of Pentacles is associated with balance, adaptability, and multitasking.
When pulled in the reversed position, the 2 of Pentacles represent disorganization, imbalance, and stress.
Numerology: 2
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Jupiter
Astrological sign: Capricorn
Yes or No card? Maybe

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Three of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Three of Pentacles is associated with teamwork, collaboration, and mastery.
When pulled in the reversed position, the 3 of Pentacles represent selfishness, close-mindedness, and a misaligned team.
Numerology: 3
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Saturn
Astrological sign: Capricorn
Yes or No card? Yes

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Four of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Four of Pentacles is associated with possessiveness, security, material possessions, and scarcity.
When pulled in the reversed position, the 4 of Pentacles represent release, control, and materialistic tendencies.
Numerology: 4
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Saturn
Astrological sign: Capricorn
Yes or No card? Yes

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Five of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Five of Pentacles is associated with loss, worry, poverty, crisis, limitation, isolation, hopelessness, and risk.
When pulled in the reversed position, the 5 of Pentacles represent the fear of losing a job, depression, paying debts, positive change, and improvement.
Numerology: 5
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Mercury
Astrological sign: Taurus
Yes or No card? No

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Six of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Six of Pentacles is associated with generosity, balance, and sharing resources.
When pulled in the reversed position, the 6 of Pentacles represent debt, self-care, and inequality.
Numerology: 1
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Venus
Astrological sign: Taurus
Yes or No card? Yes

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7 of Pentacle from Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot — Rider-Waite-Smith Illustration

Seven of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Seven of Pentacles is associated with reaping what you sow, reflection, and taking stock.
When pulled in the reversed position, the 7 of Pentacles represent wasted energy, evaluation, and walking away.
Numerology: 7
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Venus
Astrological sign: Taurus
Yes or No card? Yes

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8 of Pentacle from Rider Waite Smith Tarot — Rider-Waite-Smith Illustration

Eight of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Eight of Pentacles is associated with diligence, knowledge, detail, and hard work.
When pulled in the reversed position, the 8 of Pentacles represent hyperfocus, isolation, and overworking.
Numerology: 8
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Mercury
Astrological sign: Virgo
Yes or No card? Yes

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Nine of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Nine of Pentacles is associated with Abundance, Independence, Luxury, Self-sufficiency, Achievements, and Success.
When pulled in the reversed position, the 9 of Pentacles represent Overinvestment in work, Hustling, Self-worth, Wreckless spending, Lack of substance, Superficial, Instability, and being guarded.
Numerology: 9
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Mercury
Astrological sign: Virgo, September 2nd – September 11th, Venus in Virgo
Yes or No card? Yes

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Ten of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Ten of Pentacles is associated with roots, family, tradition, stability, privilege, and foundations
When pulled in the reversed position, the 10 of Pentacles represent family disputes, conflict over money, instability, breaking traditions, general loss, and unexpected changes.
Numerology: 10
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Mercury
Astrological sign: Virgo
Yes or No card? Yes

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Page of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Page of Pentacles is associated with trust, prosperity, and practicality.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Page of Pentacles represents stalling, suspicion, and insecurity.
Numerology: 11
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Venus
Astrological sign: Taurus, Capricorn, & Virgo.
Yes or No card? Yes

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Knight of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Knight of Pentacles is associated with stability, responsibility, persistence, hardworking, patience, control, and loyalty.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Knight of Pentacles represents stubbornness, delay, slowness, irresponsibility, complacency, and pessimism.
Numerology: 6
Element: Earth (Knights) and Air (Pentacles)
Planetary correspondence: Mercury
Astrological sign: Virgo
Yes or No card? Yes

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Queen of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the Queen of Pentacles is associated with nurturing, providing, and abundance.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Queen of Pentacles represents self-reflection, imbalance, and insecurity.
Numerology: 3
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: Saturn
Astrological sign: Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo
Yes or No card? Yes

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King of Pentacles

When drawn in the upright position, the King of Pentacles is associated with Success, empire, goals, stability, father figure, and wealth.
When pulled in the reversed position, the King of Pentacles represents instability, gambling, failure, unsuccessful, and greed.
Numerology: 4
Element: Earth
Planetary correspondence: N/A
Astrological sign: Taurus (but also Capricorn and Virgo – the Earth signs)
Yes or No card? Yes

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The Suit of Swords

In divinatory tarot, the Suit of Swords is associated with thought, intellect, mental strength, and integrity. They can also represent conflict, hardship, and misfortune.

Ace of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Ace of Swords is associated with new beginnings, ideas, and clarity.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Ace of Swords represents a lack of clarity, being stuck, and brain fog.
Numerology: 1
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Venus
Astrological sign: Libra, December 22nd to March 20th
Yes or No card? Yes

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Two of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Two of Swords is associated with crossroads, stalemate, hard decisions, facing fears, and denial.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Two of Swords represents confusion, indecision, feeling overloaded with information, and delays.
Numerology: 2
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Venus
Astrological sign: Libra, Moon in Libra, September 23rd – October 2nd
Yes or No card? Maybe

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Three of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Three of Swords is associated with sadness, breaking up, parting ways, broken hearts, and depression.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Three of Swords represents overcoming a situation, new perspectives, stabilisation of emotions, inner strength, healing, optimism, and forgiveness.
Numerology: 3
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Venus
Astrological sign: Libra, Saturn in Libra, October 3rd – October 12th
Yes or No card? No

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Four of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Four of Swords is associated with resting, healing, practising self-care, and renewal.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Four of Swords represents burnout, stress, and restlessness.
Numerology: 4
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Venus and Saturn
Astrological sign: Libra and astrological timing is October 13th to October 22nd
Yes or No card? No

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Five of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Five of Swords is associated with defeat, argument, conflict, and violence.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Five of Swords represents despair, resentment, and compromise.
Numerology: 5
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Uranus, Saturn, Venus
Astrological sign: Aquarius, Venus in Aquarius – astronomical timing January 20th to 29th
Yes or No card? No

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Six of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Six of Swords is associated with transition, healing, letting go, moving on, relief, guidance, and calmer times.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Six of Swords represents baggage, feeling stuck, holding onto the past, slow healing, and instability.
Numerology: 6
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Pluto, Saturn, Uranus
Astrological sign: Aquarius, Mercury in Aquarius, Jan 31st – Feb 8th
Yes or No card? Yes

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Seven of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Seven of Swords is associated with unpredictable, fraud, relocation, betrayal, theft, deceit, escaping, strategy, manipulation.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Seven of Swords represents responsibility, mystery, loneliness, confession, indecision, laziness, ignoring warnings, and getting outsmarted.
Numerology: 7
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Uranus, Saturn
Astrological sign: Aquarius, Moon in Aquarius, Feb 9th – 18th
Yes or No card? No

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Eight of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Eight of Swords is associated with isolation, punishment, anxiety, no clarity, confusion, worry, loss, helplessness, limitations, and disorder.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Eight of Swords represents new perspectives, freedom, relief, facing fears, the end of isolation, being open to new things, and opening your eyes.
Numerology: 8
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Mercury, Jupiter
Astrological sign: Gemini, Jupiter in Gemini May 21st – 30th
Yes or No card? No

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Nine of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Nine of Swords is associated with guilt, obsessive thoughts, concern, sadness, mistakes, fears, worries, shame, and failure.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Nine of Swords represents admitting mistakes, facing fears, betraying partners, mystery, balance, and bravery.
Numerology: 9
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Mars
Astrological sign: Gemini
Yes or No card? No

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Ten of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Ten of Swords is associated with sacrifice, trauma, betrayal, separation, mental breakdown, negative thinking, bitchiness, sorrow, and pain.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Ten of Swords represents recovery, opportunity, resilience, surviving a disaster, and fears coming true.
Numerology: 10
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Uranus
Astrological sign: Gemini, Sun in Gemini, June 11th to June 20th
Yes or No card? No

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Page of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Page of Swords is associated with eagerness, curiosity, initiative, fast news and gossip.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Page of Swords represents avoidant, impatience, inexperience, and lack of planning.
Numerology: 11
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Venus
Astrological sign: Libra, Gemini, December 22nd to March 20th
Yes or No card? Yes

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Knight of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Knight of Swords is associated with determination, aggression, quick changes, action, and rebelliousness
When pulled in the reversed position, the Knight of Swords represents impulsiveness, frustration, unpredictability, cowardice and following.
Numerology: 12
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Pluto
Astrological sign: Gemini and Aquarius, May 11th to June 10th
Yes or No card? Yes

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Queen of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the Queen of Swords is associated with communication, independence, experience, wisdom, intelligence, cleverness, strategy, and wit.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Queen of Swords represents coldness, impulsiveness, lack of empathy, poor communication, cruelty, emotion, widow, absenteeism, and manipulation.
Numerology: 13
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Uranus
Astrological sign(s): Aquarius, Libra, Gemini
Yes or No card? Maybe

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King of Swords

When drawn in the upright position, the King of Swords is associated with logic, morality, justice, structure, and rationale.
When pulled in the reversed position, the King of Swords represents oppression, irrationality, corruption, abuse of power
Numerology: 14
Element: Air
Planetary correspondence: Mercury
Astrological sign: Gemini
Yes or No card? Yes

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The Suit of Wands

In divinatory tarot, the Suit of Wands is associated with the element of fire and traditionally signifies creativity, inspiration, ambition, determination and willpower. Each card of this suit represents aspects of our lives such as career, travel and spirituality.

Ace of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Ace of Wands is associated with inspiration, potential, boldness, fun, growth, action, enthusiasm, and power.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Ace of Wands represents disappointment, delays, being stuck in a rut, creative blocks, distractions, hesitation, and missed or wasted opportunities.
Numerology: 1
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Mars, Sun, Jupiter (all the planets linked to the 3 fire signs).
Astrological sign: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
Yes or No card? Yes

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Two of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Two of Wands is associated with decisions, two paths, options, partnerships, planning, moving, wanderlust, and discontentment.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Two of Wands represents being unsure, restrictions, fear of the unknown, worried about change, playing things safe, not taking chances, and cancelled or delayed travels.
Numerology: 2
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Mars
Astrological sign: Aries, Mars in Aries, March 21st to March 30th
Yes or No card? Neutral

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Three of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Three of Wands is associated with travel, success, self-confidence, good outcomes, happiness with decisions, enjoying life, adventure, and experiences.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Three of Wands represents being stuck, inability to move forward, clinging to the past, returning home, failing, and being unhappy with decisions and outcomes.
Numerology: 3
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Sun
Astrological sign: Aries, Sun in Aries, March 31st to April 10th
Yes or No card? Yes

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Four of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Four of Wands is associated with celebration, a happy family, joy, community, success, teamwork, stability, security, and self-esteem.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Four of Wands represents celebrations, unhappy families, lack of support, feeling unwanted, not fitting in, lack of self-esteem, and instability.
Numerology: 4
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Jupiter, Mars, Venus
Astrological sign: Aries, April 11th to April 20th
Yes or No card? Yes
Associated deities: Dionysus, Bacchus, Pan, Baubo, Bastet, Sekhmet, Ares, Mars, Aphrodite, Venus

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Five of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Five of Wands is associated with conflict, arguments, temper, lack of cooperation, people clashing, competition, and frustration.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Five of Wands represents compromise, conflict coming to an end, cooperation, focus, and order.
Numerology: 5
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Saturn
Astrological sign: Leo, Saturn in Leo, July 22nd to August 1st
Yes or No card? No
Associated deities: Ares, Mars, Set, The Morrigan, Horus, Menhit, Athena

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Six of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Six of Wands is associated with victory, success, fame, supporters, self-esteem, pride, recognition, and achievement.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Six of Wands represents failure, lack of support, loss, disappointment, and lack of self-esteem.
Numerology: 6
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Jupiter
Astrological sign: Leo, August 2nd – August 11th
Yes or No card? Yes
Associated deities: Hathor, Nike

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Seven of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Seven of Wands is associated with defensive, protecting your own corner, challenge, harassment, blame, and attack.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Seven of Wands represents giving up, being timid, being defeated, burnout, weakness, and tiredness.
Numerology: 7
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Mars
Astrological sign: Leo, Mars in Leo, August 12th to August 22nd
Yes or No card? Yes
Associated deities: Hekau/Hekat, Horus

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Eight of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Eight of Wands is associated with progress, action, infatuation, speed, excitement, hurry, messages, social media, travel, hastiness, and results.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Eight of Wands represents restriction, slowness, lack of energy, impatience, bad timings, missed opportunities, and delays.
Numerology: 8
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Jupiter
Astrological sign: Sagittarius, Mercury in Sagittarius, November 23rd-December 2nd
Yes or No card? Yes
Associated deities: Sobek, Khonsu, Osiris

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Nine of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Nine of Wands is associated with battle, feeling drained, perseverance, defending your corner, courage, persistence, stamina, and a last stand.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Nine of Wands represents a stalemate, fatigue, stubbornness, failure to learn, weakness, giving up, the last one standing, and struggle.
Numerology: 9
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Jupiter
Astrological sign: Sagittarius, Moon in Sagittarius, December 3rd to December 12th
Yes or No card? Maybe/Neutral
Associated deities: Anubis, Thoth, Osiris

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Ten of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Ten of Wands is associated with stress, overload, problems, lost focus, burden, and struggle.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Ten of Wands represents the breakdown, the “I can’t do it”, issues after issue, pushing yourself too much, letting go, and reducing responsibility.
Numerology: 10
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Saturn
Astrological sign: Sagittarius, Saturn in Sagittarius, December 13th to December 21st
Yes or No card? No
Associated deities: Horus, Ra

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Page of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Page of Wands is associated with good news, feeling cheerful, fun, active, excitement, and confidence.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Page of Wands represents some impatience, procrastination, childish behaviour, no confidence, pessimistic, bad news, and immaturity.
Numerology: 11
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Mars
Astrological sign: Aries, Spring
Yes or No card? Yes
Associated deities: Tiamat

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Knight of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Knight of Wands is associated with success, taking risks, heroism, charm, adventure, bravery, rebellion, and being free-spirited.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Knight of Wands represents recklessness, hastiness, volatility, showing off, arrogance, jealousy, and not seeing things through.
Numerology: 12
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Jupiter
Astrological sign: Sagittarius, November 12th to December 13th, Venus in Scorpio, Moon and Mercury in Sagittarius
Yes or No card? Yes
Associated deities: Sekhmet

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Queen of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the Queen of Wands is associated with confidence, passion, determination, optimism energy, charisma, organising and taking control of your life, efficiency, and independence.
When pulled in the reversed position, the Queen of Wands represents selfishness, poor self-esteem, temperamental, bitchyness, jealousy, acting like a bully, being overbearing, pushy, and exhausted.
Numerology: 13
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Jupiter, Mars
Astrological sign: Sagittarius, Aries, March 11th – April 10th
Yes or No card? Yes
Associated deities: Freyja, Athena, Isis, Sekhmet,

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King of Wands

When drawn in the upright position, the King of Wands is associated with confidence, friendliness, strength, protection, dependability, charm, and pride.
When pulled in the reversed position, the King of Wands represents a bully, impulsiveness, bad temper, unreliability, low energy, nastiness, and abuse.
Numerology: 14
Element: Fire
Planetary correspondence: Mars
Astrological sign: Aries
Yes or No card? Yes
Associated deities: Thor, Zeus, Ra

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Written by Lizzie Burgess

I have been reading Tarot for more than 15 years. I have always enjoyed using my intuition to provide clarity and insights to others. Tarot is one of my favorite forms of divination, and I love sharing that passion with like-minded folks.

The complete tarot card meanings list - All 78 tarot cards explained

The Fool - Arcanum 0

The Magician - Arcanum I

The High Priestess - Arcanum II

The Empress - Arcanum III

The Emperor - Arcanum IV

The Hierophant - Arcanum V

The Lovers - Arcanum VI

The Chariot - Arcanum VII

Strength - Arcanum VIII

The Hermit - Arcanum IX

Wheel of Fortune - Arcanum X

Justice - Arcanum XI

The Hanged Man - Arcanum XII

Death - Arcanum XIII

Temperance - Arcanum XIV

The Devil - Arcanum XV

The Tower - Arcanum XVI

The Star - Arcanum XVII

The Moon - Arcanum XVIII

The Sun - Arcanum XIX

Judgement - Arcanum XX

The World - Arcanum XXI