Tarot Meanings WITH REVERSALS

Fool (0)

Upright: beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit
Reversed: naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking

Magician (I)

Upright: power, skill, concentration, action, resourcefulness
Reversed: manipulation, poor planning, latent talents

High Priestess (II)

Upright: intuition, higher powers, mystery, subconscious mind
Reversed: hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice

Empress (III)

Upright: fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance
Reversed: creative block, dependence on others

Emperor (IV)

Upright: authority, father-figure, structure, solid foundation
Reversed: domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility

Hierophant (V)

Upright: religion, group identification, conformity, tradition, beliefs
Reversed: restriction, challenging the status quo

Lovers (VI)

Upright: love, union, relationships, values alignment, choices
Reversed: disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values

Chariot (VII)

Upright: control, will power, victory, assertion, determination
Reversed: lack of control and direction, aggression

Strength (VIII)

Upright: strength, courage, patience, control, compassion
Reversed: weakness, self-doubt, lack of self-discipline

Hermit (IX)

Upright: soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance
Reversed: isolation, loneliness, withdrawal

Wheel of Fortune (X)

Upright: good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
Reversed: bad luck, negative external forces, out of control

Justice (XI)

Upright: justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law
Reversed: unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty

Hanged Man (XII)

Upright: suspension, restriction, letting go, sacrifice
Reversed: martyrdom, indecision, delay

Death (XIII)

Upright: endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transition
Reversed: resistance to change, unable to move on

Temperance (XIV)

Upright: balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning
Reversed: imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision

Devil (XV)

Upright: bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism
Reversed: detachment, breaking free, power reclaimed

Tower (XVI)

Upright: disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation
Reversed: avoidance of disaster, fear of change

Star (XVII)

Upright: hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenity
Reversed: lack of faith, despair, discouragement

Moon (XVIII)

Upright: illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconscious
Reversed: release of fear, unhappiness, confusion

Sun (XIV)

Upright: fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality
Reversed: temporary depression, lack of success

Judgement (XX)

Upright: judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution
Reversed: self-doubt, refusal of self-examination

World (XXI)

Upright: completion, integration, accomplishment, travel
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
Reversed: blocked or repressed emotions

Two of Cups

Upright: unified love, partnership, attraction, relationships
Reversed: break-up, imbalance in a relationship, lack of harmony

Three of Cups

Upright: celebration, friendship, creativity, community
Reversed: an affair, "three's a crowd", stifled creativity

Four of Cups

Upright: meditation, contemplation, apathy, re-evaluation
Reversed: boredom, missed opportunity, being aloof

Five of Cups

Upright: loss, regret, disappointment, despair, bereavement
Reversed: moving on, acceptance, forgiveness

Six of Cups

Upright: reunion, nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence
Reversed: stuck in the past, naivety, unrealistic

Seven of Cups

Upright: fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, choices, imagination
Reversed: temptation, illusion, diversionary tactics

Eight of Cups

Upright: escapism, disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal
Reversed: hopelessness, aimless drifting, walking away

Nine of Cups

Upright: wishes fulfilled, comfort, happiness, satisfaction
Reversed: greed, dissatisfaction, materialism

Ten of Cups

Upright: harmony, marriage, happiness
Reversed: misalignment of values, broken home or marriage

Page of Cups

Upright: a messenger, creative beginnings, synchronicity
Reversed: emotional immaturity, creative block

Knight of Cups

Upright: romance, charm, "knight in shining armor", imagination
Reversed: unrealistic, jealousy, moodiness

Queen of Cups

Upright: emotional security, calm, intuitive, compassionate
Reversed: emotional insecurity, co-dependency

King of Cups

Upright: emotional balance and control, generosity
Reversed: emotional manipulation, moodiness, volatility

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
Reversed: lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight

Two of Pentacles

Upright: balance, adaptability, time management, prioritization
Reversed: disorganization, financial disarray

Three of Pentacles

Upright: teamwork, initial fulfillment, collaboration, learning
Reversed: lack of teamwork, disregard for skills

Four of Pentacles

Upright: control, stability, security, possession, conservatism
Reversed: greed, materialism, self-protection

Five of Pentalces

Upright: isolation, insecurity, worry, financial loss, poverty
Reversed: recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty

Six of Pentacles

Upright: generosity, charity, giving, prosperity, sharing wealth
Reversed: debt, selfishness, one-sided charity

Seven of Pentacles

Upright: vision, perseverance, profit, reward, investment
Reversed: lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward

Eight of Pentacles

Upright: apprenticeship, education, quality, engagement
Reversed: perfectionism, lacking ambition or focus

Nine of Pentacles

Upright: gratitude, luxury, self-sufficiency, culmination
Reversed: over-investment in work, financial setbacks

Ten of Pentacles

Upright: wealth, inheritance, family, establishment, retirement
Reversed: financial failure, loneliness, loss

Page of Pentacles

Upright: manifestation, financial opportunity, new job
Reversed: lack of progress and planning, short-term focus

Knight of Pentacles

Upright: efficiency, routine, conservatism, methodical
Reversed: laziness, boredom, feeling "stuck"

Queen of Pentacles

Upright: practical, homely, motherly, down-to-earth, security
Reversed: imbalance in work/family commitments

King of Pentacles

Upright: security, control, power, discipline, abundance
Reversed: authoritative, domineering, controlling

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
Reversed: confusion, chaos lack of clarity

Two of Swords

Upright: indecision, choices, truce, stalemate, blocked emotions
Reversed: indecision, confusion, information overload

Three of Swords

Upright: painful separation, sorrow, heartbreak, grief, rejection
Reversed: releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness

Four of Swords

Upright: contemplation, recuperation, passivity, relaxation, rest
Reversed: restlessness, burn-out, lack of progress

Five of Swords

Upright: conflict, tension, loss, defeat, win at all costs, betrayal
Reversed: open to change, past resentment

Six of Swords

Upright: regretful but necessary transition, rite of passage
Reversed: cannot move on, carrying baggage

Seven of Swords

Upright: betrayal, deception, getting away with something, stealth
Reversed: mental challenges, breaking free

Eight of Swords

Upright: isolation, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment
Reversed: open to new perspectives, release

Nine of Swords

Upright: depression, nightmares, intense anxiety, despair
Reversed: hopelessness, severe depression, torment

Ten of Swords

Upright: back-stabbed, defeat, crisis, betrayal, endings, loss
Reversed: recovery, regeneration, fear of ruin, inevitable end

Page of Swords

Upright: talkative, curious, mentally restless, energetic
Reversed: all talk and no action, haste, undelivered promises

Knight of Swords

Upright: opinionated, hasty, action-oriented, communicative
Reversed: scattered thought, disregard for consequences

Queen of Swords

Upright: quick thinker, organized, perceptive, independent
Reversed: overly-emotional, bitchy, cold-hearted

King of Swords

Upright: clear thinking, intellectual power, authority, truth
Reversed: manipulative, tyrannical, abusive

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
Reversed: delays, lack of motivation, weighed down

Two of Wands

Upright: future planning, progress, decisions, discovery
Reversed: fear of unknown, lack of planning

Three of Wands

Upright: preparation, foresight, enterprise, expansion
Reversed: lack of foresight, delays, obstacles to long-term goals

Four of Wands

Upright: celebration, harmony, marriage, home, community
Reversed: breakdown in communication, transition

Five of Wands

Upright: disagreement, competition, strife, tension, conflict
Reversed: conflict avoidance, diversity, agreeing to disagree

Six of Wands

Upright: public recognition, victory, progress, self-confidence
Reversed: egotism, disrepute, lack of confidence, fall from grace

Seven of Wands

Upright: challenge, competition, perseverance
Reversed: giving up, overwhelmed, overly protective

Eight of Wands

Upright: speed, action, air travel, movement, swift change
Reversed: delays, frustration, holding off

Nine of Wands

Upright: courage, persistence, test of faith, resilience
Reversed: on edge, defensive, hesitant, paranoia

Ten of Wands

Upright, burden, responsibility, hard work, stress, achievement
Reversed: taking on too much, avoiding responsibility

Page of Wands

Upright: enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, free spirit
Reversed: setbacks to new ideas, pessimism, lack of direction

Knight of Wands

Upright: energy, passion, lust, action, adventure, impulsiveness
Reversed: haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration

Queen of Wands

Upright: exuberance, warmth, vibrancy, determination
Reversed: shrinking violet, aggressive, demanding

King of Wands

Upright: natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honor
Reversed: impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations