Tarot Card Meanings (Upright)

Major Arcana

0 - The Fool

New beginnings, fresh starts, risks, new cycles, innocence, acting foolish

A fresh start lies ahead but beware of potential dangers

I - The Magician

Talent, skills, power, control, tools

You have the skills and tools to accomplish your goals

II - The High Priestess

Intuition, feminine wisdom, hidden knowledge, spirituality

Trust your instincts and keep to yourself

III - The Empress

Feminine power, abundance, fertility, receiptivity, mothering, nurturing

You will be entering a period of creativity and abundance

IV - The Emperor

Order, structure, authority, power, boss

May indicate issues with authority figures or power and control

V - The Hierophant

Tradition, structure, teacher, mentor, counselor, advice, religion, conformity

Stick to the rules and seek advice or religion if needed

VI - The Lovers

Romance, partnership, love, choices, duality, opposites, union

Indicates the entrance of a relationship of any kind but usually romantic; may also indicate making a choice

VII - The Chariot

Triumph, directed willpower control, direction, movement, progress

You can move forward with confidence; stay focused on the present

VIII - Strength

Inner power, self-control, calm, taming, endure, willpower

Indicates an ability to overcome obstalces through your inner strength

IX - The Hermit

Inner wisdom, solitude, withdrawal, quiet

Look inward and ignore any distractions to find the answer you seek

X - The Wheel of Fortune

Luck, change, a turn of events, karma, movement, shift, improvement, fate

Good things are coming; reaping the fruits of your labor

XI - Justice

Fairness, court, balance, weighing options, consequences, integrity

Things are being made “right",” make sure you weigh out all your options

XII - The Hanged Man

Sacrifice, letting go, faith, suspension, martyr, surrender

A change of perspective is needed to move forward; also indicates that release may be necessary to progress

XIII - Death

Ending, transition, transformation, release, change, severance

Time for endings; let go of the old and welcome the new

XIV - Temperance

Moderation, balance, healing, alchemy, middle ground, patience, harmony

Practice retrospection and remember to be patient

XV - The Devil

Bondage, materialism, negativity, slavery, addiction, stuck, jealousy

Can indicate dark energies and emotions tainting your being; a warning that you can change your situation if you truly want to

XVI - The Tower

Chaos, disruption, tearing down, rebuilding, uncertainty, unexpected change

A drastic change is coming that is needed to build the proper foundation for you

XVII - The Star

Hope, optimism, healing, balance, health, well being, peace, vulnerability

Represents renewal, hope, and wish fulfillment

XVIII - The Moon

Intuition, illusion, deception, darkness, reflection, subconscious, dreams

Things may not be what they seem; take time to examine your fears and ground yourself

XIX - The Sun

Optimism, success, joy, birth, happiness, health, inner child, energy, enthusiasm

Happy ending! Celebrate your successes; this card is the embodiment of positivity

XX - Judgement

Rebirth, ending, higher calling, announcement, transformation

You are being called to something greater; release your old self and rebirth into your new being

XXI - The World

Completing, ending, success, travel, closure, graduation, freedom, environment, rebirth

End of a major cycle! Relief and completion; preparing for the next chapter