Tarot meanings

Fool (0) Upright

beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit

Fool (0) Reversed

naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking

Magician (I) Upright

power, skill, concentration, action, resourcefulness

Magician (I) Reversed

manipulation, poor planning, latent talents

High Priestess (II) Upright

intuition, higher powers, mystery, subconscious mind

High Priestess (II) Reversed

hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice

Empress (III) Upright

fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance

Empress (III) Reversed

creative block, dependence on others

Emperor (IV) Upright

authority, father-figure, structure, solid foundation

Emperor (IV) Reversed

domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility

Hierophant (V) Upright

religion, group identification, conformity, tradition, beliefs

Hierophant (V) Reversed

restriction, challenging the status quo

Lovers (VI) Upright

love, union, relationships, values alignment, choices

Lovers (VI) Reversed

disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values

Chariot (VII) Upright

control, will power, victory, assertion, determination

Chariot (VII) Reversed

lack of control and direction, aggression

Strength (VIII) Upright

strength, courage, patience, control, compassion

Strength (VIII) Reversed

weakness, self-doubt, lack of self-discipline

Hermit (IX) Upright

soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance

Hermit (IX) Reversed

isolation, loneliness, withdrawal

Wheel of Fortune (X) Upright

good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point

Wheel of Fortune (X) Reversed

bad luck, negative external forces, out of control

Justice (XI) Upright

justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law

Justice (XI) Reversed

unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty

Hanged Man (XII) Upright

suspension, restriction, letting go, sacrifice

Hanged Man (XII) Reversed

martyrdom, indecision, delay

Death (XIII) Upright

endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transition

Death (XIII) Reversed

resistance to change, unable to move on

Temperance (XIV) Upright

balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning

Temperance (XIV) Reversed

imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision

Devil (XV) Upright

bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism

Devil (XV) Reversed

detachment, breaking free, power reclaimed

Tower (XVI) Upright

disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation

Tower (XVI) Reversed

avoidance of disaster, fear of change

Star (XVII) Upright

hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenity

Star (XVII) Reversed

lack of faith, despair, discouragement

Moon (XVIII) Upright

illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconscious

Moon (XVIII) Reversed

release of fear, unhappiness, confusion

Sun (XIV) Upright

fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality

Sun (XIV) Reversed

temporary depression, lack of success

Judgement (XX) Upright

judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution

Judgement (XX) Reversed

self-doubt, refusal of self-examination

World (XXI) Upright

completion, integration, accomplishment, travel

World (XXI) Reversed

lack of completion, lack of closure

Suit of Cups

water; emotional sphere; emotions, relationships, feelings, connections; creativity, romanticism, fantasy, imagination

Ace of Cups Upright

love, compassion, creativity, overwhelming emotion

Ace of Cups Reversed

blocked or repressed emotions

Two of Cups Upright

unified love, partnership, attraction, relationships

Two of Cups Reversed

break-up, imbalance in a relationship, lack of harmony

Three of Cups Upright

celebration, friendship, creativity, community

Three of Cups Reversed

an affair, "three's a crowd", stifled creativity

Four of Cups Upright

meditation, contemplation, apathy, re-evaluation

Four of Cups Reversed

boredom, missed opportunity, being aloof

Five of Cups Upright

loss, regret, disappointment, despair, bereavement

Five of Cups Reversed

moving on, acceptance, forgiveness

Six of Cups Upright

reunion, nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence

Six of Cups Reversed

stuck in the past, naivety, unrealistic

Seven of Cups Upright

fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, choices, imagination

Seven of Cups Reversed

temptation, illusion, diversionary tactics

Eight of Cups Upright

escapism, disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal

Eight of Cups Reversed

hopelessness, aimless drifting, walking away

Nine of Cups Upright

wishes fulfilled, comfort, happiness, satisfaction

Nine of Cups Reversed

greed, dissatisfaction, materialism

Ten of Cups Upright

harmony, marriage, happiness

Ten of Cups Reversed

misalignment of values, broken home or marriage

Page of Cups Upright

a messenger, creative beginnings, synchronicity

Page of Cups Reversed

emotional immaturity, creative block

Knight of Cups Upright

romance, charm, "knight in shining armor", imagination

Knight of Cups Reversed

unrealistic, jealousy, moodiness

Queen of Cups Upright

emotional security, calm, intuitive, compassionate

Queen of Cups Reversed

emotional insecurity, co-dependency

King of Cups Upright

emotional balance and control, generosity

King of Cups Reversed

emotional manipulation, moodiness, volatility

Suit of Pentacles

earth; physical sphere; work, business, trade, property, money, material possessions; manifestation, realization, proof, prosperity

Ace of Pentacles Upright

manifestation, new financial opportunity, prosperity

Ace of Pentacles Reversed

lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight

Two of Pentacles Upright

balance, adaptability, time management, prioritization

Two of Pentacles Reversed

disorganization, financial disarray

Three of Pentacles Upright

teamwork, initial fulfillment, collaboration, learning

Three of Pentacles Reversed

lack of teamwork, disregard for skills

Four of Pentacles Upright

control, stability, security, possession, conservatism

Four of Pentacles Reversed

greed, materialism, self-protection

Five of Pentacles Upright

isolation, insecurity, worry, financial loss, poverty

Five of Pentacles Reversed

recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty

Six of Pentacles Upright

generosity, charity, giving, prosperity, sharing wealth

Six of Pentacles Reversed

debt, selfishness, one-sided charity

Seven of Pentacles Upright

vision, perseverance, profit, reward, investment

Seven of Pentacles Reversed

lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward

Eight of Pentacles Upright

apprenticeship, education, quality, engagement

Eight of Pentacles Reversed

perfectionism, lacking ambition or focus

Nine of Pentacles Upright

gratitude, luxury, self-sufficiency, culmination

Nine of Pentacles Reversed

over-investment in work, financial setbacks

Ten of Pentacles Upright

wealth, inheritance, family, establishment, retirement

Ten of Pentacles Reversed

financial failure, loneliness, loss

Page of Pentacles Upright

manifestation, financial opportunity, new job

Page of Pentacles Reversed

lack of progress and planning, short-term focus

Knight of Pentacles Upright

efficiency, routine, conservatism, methodical

Knight of Pentacles Reversed

laziness, boredom, feeling "stuck"