tarot card meanings (including reversed)

the fool - upright

beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit

the fool - reversed

holding back, recklessness, risk-taking

the magician - upright

manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action

the magician - reversed

manipulation, poor planning, untapped talents

the high priestess - upright

intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind

the high priestess - reversed

secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal and silence

the empress - upright

femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance

the empress - reversed

creative block, dependence on others

the emperor - upright

authority, establishment, structure, a father figure

the emperor - reversed

domination, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibility

the hierophant - upright

spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition, institutions

the hierophant - reversed

personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo

the lovers - upright

love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices

the lovers - reversed

self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values

the chariot - upright

control, willpower, success, action, determination

the chariot - reversed

self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction

strength - upright

strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion

strength - reversed

inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion

the hermit - upright

soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance

the hermit - reversed

isolation, loneliness, withdrawal

wheel of fortune - upright

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

wheel of fortune - reversed

bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles

justice - upright

justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law

justice - reversed

unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty

the hanged man - upright

pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives

the hanged man - reversed

delays, resistance, stalling, indecision

death - upright

endings, change, transformation, transition

death - reversed

resistance to change, personal transformation, inner purging

temperance - upright

balance, moderation, patience, purpose

temperance - reversed

imbalance, excess, self-healing, re-alignment

the devil - upright

shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality

the devil - reversed

releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment

the tower - upright

sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening

the tower - reversed

personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster

the star - upright

hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality

the star - reversed

lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection

the moon - upright

illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition

the moon - reversed

release of fear, repressed emotion, inner confusion

the sun - upright

positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality

the sun - reversed

inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic

judgement - upright

judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution

judgement - reversed

self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call

the world - upright

completion, integration, accomplishment, travel

the world - reversed

seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays

ace of cups - upright

love, new relationships, compassion, creativity.

ace of cups - reversed

self-love, intuition, repressed emotions

two of cups - upright

unified love, partnership, mutual attraction

two of cups - reversed

self-love, break-ups, disharmony, distrust.

three of cups - upright

celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations.

three of cups - reversed

independence, alone time, hardcore partying, ‘three’s a crowd’

four of cups - upright

meditation, contemplation, apathy, reevaluation

four of cups - reversed

retreat, withdrawal, checking in for alignment

five of cups - upright

regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism.

five of cups - reversed

personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on.

six of cups - upright

revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy.

six of cups - reversed

living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness.

seven of cups - upright

opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion.

seven of cups - reversed

alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choices.

eight of cups - upright

disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism.

eight of cups - reversed

trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, walking away.

nine of cups - upright

contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true.

nine of cups - reversed

inner happiness, materialism, dissatisfaction, indulgence.

ten of cups - upright

divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment.

ten of cups - reversed

disconnection, misaligned values, struggling relationships.

page of cups - upright

creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility.

page of cups - reversed

new ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks, emotional immaturity.

knight of cups - upright

creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty.

knight of cups - reversed

overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody.

queen of cups - upright

compassionate, caring, emotionally stable, intuitive, in flow.

queen of cups - reversed

inner feelings, self-care, self-love, co-dependency.

king of cups - upright

emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic.

king of cups - reversed

self-compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, emotionally manipulative.

ace of swords - upright

breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success

ace of swords - reversed

inner clarity, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgement

two of swords - upright

difficult decisions, weighing up options, an impasse, avoidance

two of swords - reversed

indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate

three of swords - upright

heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt

three of swords - reversed

negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness

four of swords - upright

rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation

four of swords - reversed

exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, stagnation

five of swords - upright

conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs

five of swords - reversed

reconciliation, making amends, past resentment

six of swords - upright

transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage.

six of swords - reversed

personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business

seven of swords - upright

betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically

seven of swords - reversed

imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets

eight of swords - upright

negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality

eight of swords - reversed

self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open to new perspectives

nine of swords - upright

anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares

nine of swords - reversed

inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry

ten of swords - upright

painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis

ten of swords - reversed

recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end

page of swords - upright

new ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating

page of swords - reversed

self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste

knight of swords - upright

ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking

knight of swords - reversed

restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out

queen of swords - upright

independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication

queen of swords - reversed

overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted

king of swords - upright

mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth

king of swords - reversed

quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation