Tarot Card Meanings
Explore all 78 tarot cards with detailed interpretations for love, career, and personal growth. Click on any card to learn its full meaning both upright and reversed.
Major Arcana
The 22 Major Arcana cards represent significant life events, spiritual lessons, and turning points. These cards often indicate important milestones, deep transformation, and profound energies in tarot readings. Each Major Arcana card tells a story and offers guidance for your soul's journey.
The Fool
Major Arcana • 0
The Magician
Major Arcana • 1
The High Priestess
Major Arcana • 2
The Empress
Major Arcana • 3
The Emperor
Major Arcana • 4
The Hierophant
Major Arcana • 5
The Lovers
Major Arcana • 6
The Chariot
Major Arcana • 7
Strength
Major Arcana • 8
The Hermit
Major Arcana • 9
Wheel of Fortune
Major Arcana • 10
Justice
Major Arcana • 11
The Hanged Man
Major Arcana • 12
Death
Major Arcana • 13
Temperance
Major Arcana • 14
The Devil
Major Arcana • 15
The Tower
Major Arcana • 16
The Star
Major Arcana • 17
The Moon
Major Arcana • 18
The Sun
Major Arcana • 19
Judgement
Major Arcana • 20
The World
Major Arcana • 21
Tarot Card Meanings
Welcome to your comprehensive guide to tarot card meanings. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced reader, understanding the symbolism and interpretations of all 78 tarot cards is essential for insightful readings. The tarot deck is divided into the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana, each card offering unique guidance for love, career, health, and personal growth. Use this resource to deepen your intuition and unlock the wisdom of the tarot.
The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards representing life's spiritual lessons and major events. The Minor Arcana is made up of 56 cards across four suits—Cups, Wands, Swords, and Pentacles—reflecting everyday situations and challenges. Each suit contains ten numbered cards and four court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King), symbolizing different aspects of human experience.
A Brief History of Tarot
Tarot cards originated in the 15th century as playing cards in Europe and evolved into a tool for divination and self-discovery. Over centuries, tarot has become a mirror to the soul, offering guidance, clarity, and insight into life's mysteries. Today, tarot is used worldwide for personal growth, spiritual exploration, and intuitive readings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarot Card Meanings
What are tarot cards?
Tarot cards are a deck of 78 cards, each with unique imagery and symbolism. They are used for divination, self-reflection, and spiritual guidance, helping people gain insight into their lives and situations.
What is the difference between Major and Minor Arcana?
The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards representing major life events and spiritual lessons, while the Minor Arcana includes 56 cards divided into four suits, focusing on everyday experiences and challenges.
How do I interpret tarot card meanings?
Interpret tarot cards by considering their imagery, symbolism, and traditional meanings. Trust your intuition and reflect on how each card's message applies to your question or situation. Upright and reversed positions can offer different insights.
Can tarot predict the future?
Tarot is best used as a tool for guidance and self-discovery rather than fortune-telling. It can highlight potential outcomes and offer advice, but your actions and choices shape your future.
Where can I learn more about tarot?
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