30 Day tarot

The Fool

UPRIGHT | beginnings; freedom; spontaneity |
A leap into the unknown, openness to experience, and trusting the journey. |

REVERSED | recklessness; hesitation; poor judgment |
A warning about careless risks, naivety, or fear of taking the first step. |

A seed carried on the wind = trust the unknown; shadow: drifting without roots.

The Magician

UPRIGHT | willpower; skill; manifestation |

Using your talents, focus, and available tools to turn intention into action. |

REVERSED | manipulation; scattered energy; untapped potential |

Skills are misused, confidence is shaky, or intention is not translating into action. |

The wizard’s skill and talent is future is in front of them

The High Priestess

UPRIGHT | intuition; mystery; inner knowing |

Trust intuition, observe quietly, and allow hidden information to emerge. |

REVERSED | blocked intuition; secrets; disconnection |

Ignoring inner signals, hidden motives, or difficulty accessing your own knowing. |

The veil of mystery hides her eyes, she knows, quietly

The Empress

UPRIGHT | abundance; nurture; creativity |

Growth, sensuality, care, fertility, and creating conditions where life can flourish. |

REVERSED | smothering; creative block; neglect |

Overgiving, dependency, creative stagnation, or failing to nurture yourself or a project. |

Rich soil bursting with growth and differences, ankh

The Emperor

UPRIGHT | structure; authority; stability |

Order, boundaries, leadership, discipline, and building something dependable. |

REVERSED | rigidity; domination; lack of control |

Authority becomes controlling, structures are too rigid, or leadership is weak. |

I am him, he is me. The virgo in me craves the structure

The Hierophant

UPRIGHT | tradition; teaching; institutions |

Learning from established systems, mentors, shared beliefs, or formal commitments. |

REVERSED | rebellion; unconventionality; dogma |

Question tradition, reject limiting rules, or notice where convention has become restrictive. |

A detective teaches their pupil, gut feelings

The Lovers

UPRIGHT | choice; union; values |

Connection, attraction, and making choices that align with your deepest values. |

REVERSED | disharmony; misalignment; poor choices |

Conflict, imbalance, or a decision that betrays your values or needs. |

April 7th, union, connection, deepest conversations

The Chariot

UPRIGHT | determination; direction; victory |

Focused will, self-control, and moving forward despite competing forces. |

REVERSED | loss of control; aggression; stalled progress |

Direction is unclear, force is excessive, or momentum is being undermined. |

A cart shoots forward, direct, determined, success is inevitable

Strength

UPRIGHT | courage; compassion; inner strength |

Gentle confidence, patience, and mastering impulses through compassion rather than force. |

REVERSED | self-doubt; weakness; raw emotion |

Confidence falters, emotions overwhelm, or inner strength is being underestimated. |

Strength comes from within, compassion takes courage

The Hermit

UPRIGHT | solitude; reflection; wisdom |

Step back, seek inner guidance, and allow quiet reflection to reveal what matters. |

REVERSED | isolation; withdrawal; avoidance |

Solitude becomes loneliness, avoidance, or refusal to re-engage with the world. |

A single lantern in deep night = withdraw to find your own truth; shadow: isolation without insight.

Wheel of Fortune

UPRIGHT | cycles; change; fate |

A turning point, shifting circumstances, and the reminder that life moves in cycles. |

REVERSED | setbacks; resistance; bad timing |

A difficult turn, repeated pattern, or resistance to a change that cannot be controlled. |

Wheels keep on turning, turning, turning, into fate

Justice

UPRIGHT | fairness; truth; accountability |

Clear consequences, honest evaluation, balance, and taking responsibility for choices. |

REVERSED | unfairness; denial; imbalance |

Avoiding accountability, biased judgment, dishonesty, or an outcome that feels inequitable. |

She is blind - Scales = cause and effect

The Hanged Man

UPRIGHT | pause; surrender; new perspective |

Stop forcing movement; surrender control and see the situation from another angle. |

REVERSED | stalling; resistance; needless sacrifice |

Delay without insight, martyrdom, or refusing the perspective shift that is needed. |

He swings in surrender, a pause, a new perspective

Death

UPRIGHT | endings; transformation; transition |

A necessary ending clears space for profound change, release, and renewal. |

REVERSED | resistance; stagnation; fear of change |

Clinging to what is over, delaying transition, or remaining stuck in an outdated state. |

Death of the old, transition to the new

Temperance

UPRIGHT | balance; moderation; integration |

Blend opposites patiently, find the middle path, and create sustainable harmony. |

REVERSED | excess; imbalance; discord |

Too much or too little, poor integration, or difficulty finding a workable middle ground. |

Pouring cups = blend and balance

The Devil

UPRIGHT | attachment; temptation; shadow |

Notice bondage to habits, fear, materialism, shame, or desires that limit freedom. |

REVERSED | release; awareness; reclaiming power |

Recognizing the chain, breaking unhealthy attachments, and reclaiming choice. |

His shadow creates fear, bad habits come forward

The Tower

UPRIGHT | upheaval; revelation; collapse |

Sudden disruption breaks false structures and exposes truth that can no longer be ignored. |

REVERSED | avoided disaster; inner upheaval; fear of change |

A crisis is delayed, internalized, or resisted, often prolonging necessary change. |

The eye of Sauron collapses when the truth is exposed

The Star

UPRIGHT | hope; healing; inspiration |

Renewed faith, openness, healing, and a calm sense of possibility after difficulty. |

REVERSED | discouragement; disconnection; lack of faith |

Hope is hard to access, confidence is depleted, or inspiration feels distant. |

Starry sky = hope after a storm, healing of broken faith

The Moon

UPRIGHT | uncertainty; dreams; illusion |

Move carefully through ambiguity, instinct, dreams, and emotions before facts are clear. |

REVERSED | clarity emerging; confusion; suppressed fear |

Illusions begin to lift, or anxiety and hidden feelings are distorting perception. |

Moonlit path = unclear terrain, dreams are confusing, but the clarity is here.

The Sun

UPRIGHT | joy; success; vitality |
Clarity, warmth, confidence, celebration, and life-force expressed openly. |

REVERSED | temporary gloom; overconfidence; delayed success |

Joy is muted, optimism is forced, or success is present but not fully felt. |

Sunflowers, success, warmth of the sun

Judgement

UPRIGHT | awakening; reckoning; calling |

Review the past honestly, answer a calling, and make a liberating decision about what comes next. |

REVERSED | self-doubt; avoidance; harsh self-judgment |

Ignoring the call, repeating old patterns, or judging yourself so harshly that growth stalls. |

Trumpet = wake-up call

The World

UPRIGHT | completion; integration; achievement |

A cycle reaches fulfillment; lessons integrate and a broader level of wholeness becomes possible. |

REVERSED | incompletion; delay; unfinished business |

Closure is delayed, loose ends remain, or a lesson has not yet been fully integrated. |

The world keeps on spinning, the cycle fills, the lesson completes

Ace of Wands

UPRIGHT | inspiration; potential; spark |

A new burst of energy, creative possibility, enthusiasm, or initiative wants expression. |

REVERSED | delays; lack of energy; false start |

The spark is blocked, poorly timed, or not yet strong enough to sustain action. |

Sprouting wand = first spark

Two of Wands

UPRIGHT | planning; options; future vision |

You have initial success and are deciding how to expand, choose, or move beyond the familiar. |

REVERSED | fear of unknown; poor planning; limited options |

A plan is too narrow, a choice is avoided, or fear keeps you inside familiar boundaries. |

Two paths = choose your horizon

Three of Wands

UPRIGHT | expansion; foresight; progress |

Plans begin to move outward; look ahead, coordinate growth, and expect results from prior effort. |

REVERSED | delays; obstacles; limited growth |

Progress is slower than expected, expansion is blocked, or foresight was insufficient. |

Three results on the horizon more options, more progress

Four of Wands

UPRIGHT | celebration; homecoming; stability |

A milestone, supportive community, safe foundation, or reason to celebrate together. |

REVERSED | instability; private celebration; tension at home |

The foundation feels shaky, belonging is strained, or a milestone is recognized quietly rather than publicly. |

Four return - celebration and home

Five of Wands

UPRIGHT | competition; friction; conflict |

Multiple agendas compete; tension can sharpen skills if it stays constructive. |

REVERSED | conflict avoidance; inner tension; resolution |

Competition eases, conflict is internalized, or a dispute is being avoided rather than addressed. |

Five wands = everyone pushing

Six of Wands

UPRIGHT | victory; recognition; confidence |

Success is visible and acknowledged; accept recognition while keeping ego in perspective. |

REVERSED | ego; fall from grace; lack of recognition |

Praise is absent or hollow, confidence depends too much on approval, or pride creates problems. |

Six flicks to victory with confidence

Seven of Wands

UPRIGHT | defense; perseverance; boundaries |

Hold your ground, protect what matters, and persist despite pressure or opposition. |

REVERSED | overwhelm; defensiveness; giving up |

You may be exhausted, overly defensive, or questioning whether the fight is worth continuing. |

Seven wizards on guard - persevere

Eight of Wands

UPRIGHT | speed; movement; messages |

Events accelerate; communication, travel, or momentum moves quickly toward a target. |

REVERSED | delays; miscommunication; scattered motion |

Momentum stalls, messages cross, or too many moving parts create confusion. |

Eight swiftly moving letters

Nine of Wands

UPRIGHT | resilience; persistence; boundaries |

You are tired but experienced; protect your position and continue with realistic caution. |

REVERSED | exhaustion; paranoia; stubbornness |

Burnout, hypervigilance, or refusing to adapt because past battles dominate your thinking. |

A toe left, holding the line

Ten of Wands

UPRIGHT | burden; responsibility; overload |

A goal is close, but the load is heavy; responsibility may need to be shared or simplified. |

REVERSED | release; delegation; collapse under pressure |

Letting go of burdens can help, or accumulated obligations may finally become unsustainable. |

Bundle of wands = carrying too much

Page of Wands

UPRIGHT | curiosity; enthusiasm; discovery |

Explore a new passion, message, idea, or adventure with beginner energy and openness. |

REVERSED | immaturity; lack of direction; bad news |

Enthusiasm is inconsistent, attention is scattered, or a message brings frustration. |

Page studies wand = discover the spark

Knight of Wands

UPRIGHT | action; adventure; impulsiveness |

Charge toward a goal with passion and courage, while watching impatience and recklessness. |

REVERSED | haste; anger; inconsistency |

Action becomes erratic, hot-headed, delayed, or driven more by impulse than purpose. |

Charging rider = fiery momentum

Queen of Wands

UPRIGHT | confidence; warmth; independence |

Express creativity and charisma openly; lead with warmth, courage, and self-trust. |

REVERSED | jealousy; insecurity; demanding energy |

Confidence turns brittle, comparison takes over, or strong personality becomes controlling. |

Sunflower queen = radiant confidence

King of Wands

UPRIGHT | vision; leadership; boldness |

Lead from a big-picture vision, inspire action, and take confident responsibility for direction. |

REVERSED | domineering; impulsive; unrealistic expectations |

Leadership becomes forceful or impatient, or ambition outruns practical judgment. |

King with wand = command the fire

Ace of Cups

UPRIGHT | love; emotional opening; intuition |

A fresh emotional beginning: love, compassion, creativity, or spiritual openness overflows. |

REVERSED | blocked emotions; emptiness; repressed feelings |

Feelings are held back, emotional reserves are depleted, or self-love needs attention first. |

Overflowing cup = heart opens

Two of Cups

UPRIGHT | partnership; mutual attraction; harmony |

A balanced connection forms through mutual respect, emotional reciprocity, or agreement. |

REVERSED | imbalance; separation; miscommunication |

A relationship is out of sync, trust is strained, or mutuality is missing. |

Two cups meeting = partnership agreements

Three of Cups

UPRIGHT | friendship; celebration; community |

Shared joy, friendship, collaboration, and emotional support strengthen the moment. |

REVERSED | overindulgence; gossip; social strain |

Social energy becomes excessive, exclusionary, superficial, or complicated by gossip. |

Three raised cups = celebrate together

Four of Cups

UPRIGHT | apathy; contemplation; reevaluation |

Emotional disengagement invites reflection: notice what you are ignoring and what you actually want. |

REVERSED | renewed interest; acceptance; restlessness |

You re-engage with possibility, or dissatisfaction becomes too strong to ignore. |

Offered cup ignored = notice what you miss

Five of Cups

UPRIGHT | grief; loss; disappointment |

Acknowledge sadness and what has been lost, while remembering that not everything is gone. |

REVERSED | acceptance; healing; moving on |

Grief begins to integrate, perspective returns, and emotional recovery becomes possible. |

Spilled cups + standing cups = loss is not total

Six of Cups

UPRIGHT | nostalgia; innocence; reunion |

Past memories, kindness, childhood themes, or familiar relationships return with emotional warmth. |

REVERSED | stuck in past; unrealistic nostalgia; growing up |

The past is idealized, old patterns intrude, or it is time to mature beyond a familiar story. |

Peter Pan and six old playlists

Seven of Cups

UPRIGHT | choices; fantasy; illusion |

Many emotional possibilities compete for attention; discern desire from projection before choosing. |

REVERSED | clarity; overwhelm; reality check |

Options narrow, illusions fade, or confusion forces a more grounded choice. |

Seven fantasies = my cup runneth over

Eight of Cups

UPRIGHT | walking away; seeking meaning; transition |

Leave what no longer fulfills you and search for deeper emotional or spiritual meaning. |

REVERSED | avoidance; fear of leaving; drifting back |

You hesitate to leave, return to an old situation, or wander without committing to a new direction. |

Figure leaves cups = seek something deeper

Nine of Cups

UPRIGHT | satisfaction; pleasure; wish fulfillment |

Enjoy emotional fulfillment, comfort, gratitude, and a desire coming closer to completion. |

REVERSED | smugness; dissatisfaction; overindulgence |

Pleasure does not satisfy as expected, gratitude is missing, or comfort becomes excessive. |

Nine favorite drinks = wish granted

Ten of Cups

UPRIGHT | emotional fulfillment; family; harmony |

Deep belonging, shared happiness, supportive relationships, and emotional alignment. |

REVERSED | family tension; broken harmony; unrealistic ideal |

The picture of perfect happiness cracks, revealing conflict, disconnection, or unmet expectations. |

Ten cousins toasting together

Page of Cups

UPRIGHT | sensitivity; intuition; emotional message |

A tender feeling, apology, creative idea, or intuitive message arrives with youthful openness. |

REVERSED | emotional immaturity; insecurity; blocked creativity |

Feelings are poorly expressed, intuition is doubted, or sensitivity becomes reactive. |

Everything is overwhlems; listen to your gut

Knight of Cups

UPRIGHT | romance; invitation; idealism |

Follow the heart, make an emotional offer, or pursue beauty and connection with sincerity. |

REVERSED | moodiness; unrealistic fantasy; disappointment |

Charm lacks follow-through, feelings fluctuate, or idealization obscures reality. |

Knight carrying cup = pursue the heart

Queen of Cups

UPRIGHT | compassion; intuition; emotional depth |

Hold emotional space with empathy, imagination, and mature intuitive awareness. |

REVERSED | over-sensitivity; codependency; emotional overwhelm |

Boundaries blur, emotions flood judgment, or care for others eclipses care for self. |

Crowned cup = holding space compassion

King of Cups

UPRIGHT | emotional balance; diplomacy; compassion |

Stay emotionally steady, compassionate, and wise without being ruled by feeling. |

REVERSED | emotional manipulation; suppression; volatility |

Feelings are controlled too tightly, weaponized, or allowed to swing unpredictably. |

King leads with compassion and balance

Ace of Swords

UPRIGHT | clarity; truth; breakthrough |

A new insight cuts through confusion; truth, communication, or decisive thinking becomes possible. |

REVERSED | confusion; misuse of intellect; clouded judgment |

Thinking is distorted, communication cuts unfairly, or clarity is not yet available. |

Upright sword = clear truth

Two of Swords

UPRIGHT | stalemate; difficult choice; avoidance |

A decision is blocked because competing truths or fears are being held in balance. |

REVERSED | indecision breaking; overload; denial |

The stalemate cracks, or avoidance, becomes unsustainable and forces a choice. |

Blindfold + crossed swords = refusal to choose

Three of Swords

UPRIGHT | heartbreak; sorrow; painful truth |

Pain, separation, grief, or a difficult truth must be acknowledged directly. |

REVERSED | healing; forgiveness; lingering pain |

Recovery begins, though old hurt may still need processing and release. |

Heart speared thrice = unmistakable pain

Four of Swords

UPRIGHT | rest; recovery; contemplation |

Pause mental activity, recover, and create space before the next challenge. |

REVERSED | restlessness; burnout; forced rest |

You resist needed rest, return too soon, or exhaustion forces a stop. |

Four at rest = mental recovery

Five of Swords

UPRIGHT | conflict; winning at a cost; tension |

A dispute may produce a technical win but damage trust; examine ego, tactics, and consequences. |

REVERSED | reconciliation; resentment; making amends |

Conflict may de-escalate, though resentment can remain and repair may be necessary. |

Winner gathers swords, does that feel like a win?

Six of Swords

UPRIGHT | transition; moving on; recovery |

Move away from turbulence toward calmer conditions, even if the transition is emotionally mixed. |

REVERSED | stuckness; unfinished transition; baggage |

Old problems follow, departure is delayed, or emotional baggage prevents a clean move forward. |

Boat crossing water = passage to calmer water

Seven of Swords

UPRIGHT | strategy; secrecy; self-interest |

Use strategy and discretion, but examine whether avoidance, deception, or acting alone is ethical. |

REVERSED | confession; exposure; rethinking strategy |

Secrets come out, guilt prompts honesty, or a clever plan proves unsustainable. |

Lucky number swords acts in self interest

Eight of Swords

UPRIGHT | restriction; trapped thinking; helplessness |

A situation feels limiting, but assumptions, fear, or self-beliefs may be narrowing available choices. |

REVERSED | release; new perspective; empowerment |

Mental restraints loosen, and options become visible, though stepping free still requires action. |

Loose bindings = the trap is partly mental

Nine of Swords

UPRIGHT | anxiety; worry; nightmares |

Fear and rumination intensify in the mind; distinguish imagined outcomes from present reality. |

REVERSED | recovery; persistent anxiety; reaching out |

Worry begins to ease, or hidden distress becomes visible enough to address. |

Nine swords overhead is no dreamcatcher

Ten of Swords

UPRIGHT | painful ending; defeat; rock bottom |

An ending is undeniable; something has run its course, allowing eventual recovery and a new dawn. |

REVERSED | recovery; resisting an ending; survival |

The worst begins to pass, or refusal to accept closure prolongs the pain. |

The end is nigh; it is not high. The high ground is possible once more.

Page of Swords

UPRIGHT | curiosity; vigilance; new ideas |

Ask questions, gather information, speak truth, and stay alert to new intellectual possibilities. |

REVERSED | gossip; defensiveness; scattered thinking |

Words become careless, information is unreliable, or mental energy turns jumpy and suspicious. |

Page with a sword gets a new idea

Knight of Swords

UPRIGHT | ambition; directness; speed |

Move decisively toward an idea or goal, using intellect and courage while avoiding tunnel vision. |

REVERSED | aggression; recklessness; harsh words |

Speed becomes combative, plans are poorly considered, or communication becomes cutting. |

Charging sword = mind at full speed

Queen of Swords

UPRIGHT | discernment; independence; honesty |

See clearly, communicate directly, and make boundaries or decisions without sentimental distortion. |

REVERSED | bitterness; coldness; harsh judgment |

Discernment hardens into cynicism, criticism, or emotional detachment. |

Her independence and honesty is held fast by a sword

King of Swords

UPRIGHT | logic; authority; ethical judgment |

Apply reason, expertise, fairness, and disciplined communication to make sound decisions. |

REVERSED | misuse of power; rigidity; manipulation |

Intellect becomes controlling, detached, or used to justify an unfair agenda. |

King with sword = rule by reason

Ace of Coins

UPRIGHT | opportunity; prosperity; practical beginning |

A tangible new opportunity appears in work, money, health, home, or material growth. |

REVERSED | missed opportunity; poor planning; scarcity mindset |

A practical opening is delayed, mishandled, or overlooked because foundations are weak. |

Coin in the ground begins new riches

Two of Coins

UPRIGHT | balance; adaptability; juggling |

Manage competing practical demands with flexibility, rhythm, and attention to changing priorities. |

REVERSED | overwhelm; disorganization; imbalance |

Too many obligations are being juggled, and something needs to be simplified or reprioritized. |

Juggling the balance between the two

Three of Coins

UPRIGHT | teamwork; skill; craftsmanship |

Progress comes through collaboration, learning, and applying practical skill to shared work. |

REVERSED | poor teamwork; low standards; lack of growth |

Coordination fails, effort is undervalued, or craftsmanship needs improvement. |

Builders in cathedral = skilled collaboration

Four of Coins

UPRIGHT | security; control; possessiveness |

Protect resources and create stability, while noticing where security becomes excessive holding. |

REVERSED | letting go; generosity; financial insecurity |

You release control, share resources, or face instability that makes clinging tempting. |

Holding coins tightly = security vs grip

Five of Coins

UPRIGHT | hardship; exclusion; financial stress |

Material or emotional scarcity feels acute; support may exist but be difficult to see or accept. |

REVERSED | recovery; help; improving circumstances |

Conditions begin to improve, assistance becomes accessible, or hope returns after hardship. |

Hardships five times the coins miss, the financial stress hits

Six of Coins

UPRIGHT | generosity; exchange; support |

Resources flow through giving, receiving, aid, patronage, or fair exchange; examine power balance. |

REVERSED | strings attached; debt; unequal exchange |

Support is unequal, conditional, withheld, or creates dependency and imbalance. |

Six to Six is an exchange to me #girlmath

Seven of Coins

UPRIGHT | patience; assessment; long-term investment |

Pause to evaluate what your effort is producing and whether continued investment will pay off. |

REVERSED | impatience; poor return; wasted effort |

Results disappoint, patience runs out, or a strategy needs adjustment before more effort is spent. |

Farmer waits = assess the harvest

Eight of Coins

UPRIGHT | practice; mastery; diligence |

Skill grows through focused repetition, craftsmanship, and steady attention to improvement. |

REVERSED | perfectionism; boredom; low-quality work |

Repetition becomes mindless, standards slip, or perfectionism blocks completion. |

Carving coins = practice builds mastery

Nine of Coins

UPRIGHT | independence; abundance; self-sufficiency |

Enjoy earned comfort, competence, refinement, and the freedom created by disciplined effort. |

REVERSED | dependence; overwork; unstable luxury |

Security depends too much on others, appearances, or work that is no longer sustainable. |

After a divorce, cultivated independence and abundance

Ten of Coins

UPRIGHT | legacy; wealth; long-term security |

Family, inheritance, durable prosperity, tradition, and structures designed to last beyond the present. |

REVERSED | instability; family conflict; short-term thinking |

Long-term foundations are weak, resources create tension, or legacy issues become complicated. |

Family under arch = wealth across generations

Page of Coins

UPRIGHT | study; practical opportunity; ambition |

Begin learning a useful skill, developing a plan, or exploring a grounded opportunity. |

REVERSED | procrastination; lack of progress; impracticality |

Plans stay theoretical, discipline is weak, or a practical opportunity is neglected. |

Page studies coin = learn the material world

Knight of Coins

UPRIGHT | reliability; routine; persistence |

Steady, methodical work and responsibility produce progress even without drama or speed. |

REVERSED | stagnation; boredom; stubbornness |

Routine becomes inertia, caution becomes resistance, or work continues without meaningful progress. |

Knight of persistence, routine, the method

Queen of Coins

UPRIGHT | practical care; resourcefulness; security |

Create comfort and stability through grounded care, sensible management, and embodied self-worth. |

REVERSED | self-neglect; work-home imbalance; insecurity |

Care is depleted, practical burdens overwhelm, or security concerns undermine confidence. |

Queen cradles coin = nurture security

King of Coins

UPRIGHT | abundance; stewardship; material mastery |

Manage resources wisely, build durable success, and lead through reliability and practical judgment. |

REVERSED | greed; materialism; stubborn control |

Possession becomes the goal, power is used selfishly, or security turns rigid and controlling. |

King surrounded by abundance = steward resources