Tarot Meanings

Fool (0)

Upright: beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit

Magician (I)

Upright: power, skill, concentration, action, resourcefulness

High Priestess (II)

Upright: intuition, higher powers, mystery, subconscious mind

Empress (III)

Upright: fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance

Emperor (IV)

Upright: authority, father-figure, structure, solid foundation

Hierophant (V)

Upright: religion, group identification, conformity, tradition, beliefs

Lovers (VI)

Upright: love, union, relationships, values alignment, choices

Chariot (VII)

Upright: control, will power, victory, assertion, determination

Strength (VIII)

Upright: strength, courage, patience, control, compassion

Hermit (IX)

Upright: soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance

Wheel of Fortune (X)

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

Justice (XI)

Upright: justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law

Hanged Man (XII)

Upright: suspension, restriction, letting go, sacrifice

Death (XIII)

Upright: endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transition

Temperance (XIV)

Upright: balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning

Devil (XV)

Upright: bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism

Tower (XVI)

Upright: disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation

Star (XVII)

Upright: hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenity

Moon (XVIII)

Upright: illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconscious

Sun (XIV)

Upright: fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality

Judgement (XX)

Upright: judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution

World (XXI)

Upright: completion, integration, accomplishment, travel

Suit of Cups

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

Ace of Cups

Upright: love, compassion, creativity, overwhelming emotion

Two of Cups

Upright: unified love, partnership, attraction, relationships

Three of Cups

Upright: celebration, friendship, creativity, community

Four of Cups

Upright: meditation, contemplation, apathy, re-evaluation

Five of Cups

Upright: loss, regret, disappointment, despair, bereavement

Six of Cups

Upright: reunion, nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence

Seven of Cups

Upright: fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, choices, imagination

Eight of Cups

Upright: escapism, disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal

Nine of Cups

Upright: wishes fulfilled, comfort, happiness, satisfaction

Ten of Cups

Upright: harmony, marriage, happiness

Page of Cups

Upright: a messenger, creative beginnings, synchronicity

Knight of Cups

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

Queen of Cups

Upright: emotional security, calm, intuitive, compassionate

King of Cups

Upright: emotional balance and control, generosity

Suit of Pentacles

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

Ace of Pentacles

Upright: manifestation, new financial opportunity, prosperity

Two of Pentacles

Upright: balance, adaptability, time management, prioritization

Three of Pentacles

Upright: teamwork, initial fulfillment, collaboration, learning

Four of Pentacles

Upright: control, stability, security, possession, conservatism

Five of Pentalces

Upright: isolation, insecurity, worry, financial loss, poverty

Six of Pentacles

Upright: generosity, charity, giving, prosperity, sharing wealth

Seven of Pentacles

Upright: vision, perseverance, profit, reward, investment

Eight of Pentacles

Upright: apprenticeship, education, quality, engagement

Nine of Pentacles

Upright: gratitude, luxury, self-sufficiency, culmination

Ten of Pentacles

Upright: wealth, inheritance, family, establishment, retirement

Page of Pentacles

Upright: manifestation, financial opportunity, new job

Knight of Pentacles

Upright: efficiency, routine, conservatism, methodical

Queen of Pentacles

Upright: practical, homely, motherly, down-to-earth, security

King of Pentacles

Upright: security, control, power, discipline, abundance

Suit of Swords

air; mental sphere; action, change, force, power, oppression, ambition, courage, conflict; hatred, battle, enemies

Ace of Swords

Upright: raw power, victory, break-throughs, mental clarity

Two of Swords

Upright: indecision, choices, truce, stalemate, blocked emotions

Three of Swords

Upright: painful separation, sorrow, heartbreak, grief, rejection

Four of Swords

Upright: contemplation, recuperation, passivity, relaxation, rest

Five of Swords

Upright: conflict, tension, loss, defeat, win at all costs, betrayal

Six of Swords

Upright: regretful but necessary transition, rite of passage

Seven of Swords

Upright: betrayal, deception, getting away with something, stealth

Eight of Swords

Upright: isolation, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment

Nine of Swords

Upright: depression, nightmares, intense anxiety, despair

Ten of Swords

Upright: back-stabbed, defeat, crisis, betrayal, endings, loss

Page of Swords

Upright: talkative, curious, mentally restless, energetic

Knight of Swords

Upright: opinionated, hasty, action-oriented, communicative

Queen of Swords

Upright: quick thinker, organized, perceptive, independent

King of Swords

Upright: clear thinking, intellectual power, authority, truth

Suit of Wands

fire; spiritual sphere; primal energy, spirituality, inspiration, determination, strength, intuition, creativity, ambition, expansion, original thought, seeds of life; personalities, egos, enthusiasms, self-concepts, personal energy

Ace of Wands

Upright: inspiration, power, creation, beginnings, potential

Two of Wands

Upright: future planning, progress, decisions, discovery

Three of Wands

Upright: preparation, foresight, enterprise, expansion

Four of Wands

Upright: celebration, harmony, marriage, home, community

Five of Wands

Upright: disagreement, competition, strife, tension, conflict

Six of Wands

Upright: public recognition, victory, progress, self-confidence

Seven of Wands

Upright: challenge, competition, perseverance

Eight of Wands

Upright: speed, action, air travel, movement, swift change

Nine of Wands

Upright: courage, persistence, test of faith, resilience

Ten of Wands

Upright, burden, responsibility, hard work, stress, achievement

Page of Wands

Upright: enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, free spirit

Knight of Wands

Upright: energy, passion, lust, action, adventure, impulsiveness

Queen of Wands

Upright: exuberance, warmth, vibrancy, determination

King of Wands

Upright: natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honor