Minor Arcana

Ace of Wands (Upright)

New beginnings, inspiration, creative spark, motivation.

Ace of Wands (Reversed)

Delays, blocked creativity, lack of direction.

Two of Wands (Upright)

Planning, foresight, choices, stepping out of comfort zone.

Two of Wands (Reversed)

Fear of change, indecision, playing it safe.

Three of Wands (Upright)

Progress, expansion, long-term vision, opportunities.

Three of Wands (Reversed)

Lack of progress, obstacles, limited perspective.

Four of Wands (Upright)

Celebration, harmony, home, community.

Four of Wands (Reversed)

Tension at home, instability, cancelled plans.

Five of Wands (Upright)

Conflict, competition, chaos, disagreement.

Five of Wands (Reversed)

Resolution, avoiding conflict, inner tension.

Six of Wands (Upright)

Victory, recognition, success, praise.

Six of Wands (Reversed)

Self-doubt, lack of recognition, feeling overlooked.

Seven of Wands (Upright)

Defending yourself, perseverance, standing your ground.

Seven of Wands (Reversed)

Giving up, overwhelm, feeling under attack.

Eight of Wands (Upright)

Fast movement, communication, progress.

Eight of Wands (Reversed)

Delays, miscommunication, frustration.

Nine of Wands (Upright)

Resilience, endurance, boundaries, last stretch.

Nine of Wands (Reversed)

Burnout, defensiveness, struggling to keep going.

Ten of Wands (Upright)

Burdens, responsibilities, stress, carrying too much.

Ten of Wands (Reversed)

Release, delegating, burnout lifting.

Page of Wands (Upright)

Excitement, new ideas, exploration.

Page of Wands (Reversed)

Immaturity, impulsiveness, creative blocks.

Knight of Wands (Upright)

Passion, adventure, action, confidence.

Knight of Wands (Reversed)

Recklessness, impatience, scattered energy.

Queen of Wands (Upright)

Warmth, charisma, determination, independence.

Queen of Wands (Reversed)

Jealousy, insecurity, introversion.

King of Wands (Upright)

Leadership, vision, mastery, boldness.

King of Wands (Reversed)

Tyranny, arrogance, impulsive leadership.

Ace of Cups (Upright)

New emotional beginning, love, creativity, openness.

Ace of Cups (Reversed)

Emotional blockage, emptiness, suppressed feelings.

Two of Cups (Upright)

Partnership, attraction, harmony, connection.

Two of Cups (Reversed)

Imbalance, breakup energy, miscommunication.

Three of Cups (Upright)

Friendship, celebration, community.

Three of Cups (Reversed)

Overindulgence, gossip, isolation.

Four of Cups (Upright)

Apathy, contemplation, withdrawal.

Four of Cups (Reversed)

New interest, emotional re-engagement, clarity.

Five of Cups (Upright)

Loss, grief, disappointment.

Five of Cups (Reversed)

Acceptance, healing, moving forward.

Six of Cups (Upright)

Nostalgia, innocence, inner child.

Six of Cups (Reversed)

Stuck in the past, moving on, maturing.

Seven of Cups (Upright)

Choices, fantasy, illusions, wishful thinking.

Seven of Cups (Reversed)

Clarity, decisive action, reality check.

Eight of Cups (Upright)

Walking away, seeking deeper meaning.

Eight of Cups (Reversed)

Avoidance, fear of abandonment, stagnation.

Nine of Cups (Upright)

Satisfaction, wishes coming true, contentment.

Nine of Cups (Reversed)

Excess, disappointment, superficial happiness.

Ten of Cups (Upright)

Emotional fulfillment, harmony, lasting happiness.

Ten of Cups (Reversed)

Disconnection, strained relationships, misaligned values.

Page of Cups (Upright)

Innocence, curiosity, intuitive messages.

Page of Cups (Reversed)

Emotional immaturity, creative block, insecurity.

Knight of Cups (Upright)

Romance, charm, idealism, following the heart.

Knight of Cups (Reversed)

Moodiness, unrealistic expectations, jealousy.

Queen of Cups (Upright)

Compassion, intuition, emotional maturity.

Queen of Cups (Reversed)

Oversensitivity, emotional insecurity, martyrdom.

King of Cups (Upright)

Emotional balance, wisdom, calm leadership.

King of Cups (Reversed)

Manipulation, emotional suppression, volatility.

Ace of Swords (Upright)

Breakthrough, clarity, truth.

Ace of Swords (Reversed)

Confusion, misinformation, mental blocks.

Two of Swords (Upright)

Stalemate, difficult choice, avoidance.

Two of Swords (Reversed)

Indecision, overwhelm, truth revealed.

Three of Swords (Upright)

Heartbreak, sorrow, emotional pain.

Three of Swords (Reversed)

Healing, forgiveness, recovery.

Four of Swords (Upright)

Rest, retreat, healing, contemplation.

Four of Swords (Reversed)

Restlessness, burnout, forced recovery.

Five of Swords (Upright)

Conflict, tension, ego battles.

Five of Swords (Reversed)

Reconciliation, compromise, walking away.

Six of Swords (Upright)

Transition, moving forward, healing journey.

Six of Swords (Reversed)

Resistance to change, stuckness, unresolved issues.

Seven of Swords (Upright)

Deception, strategy, secrecy.

Seven of Swords (Reversed)

Confession, consequences, turning over a new leaf.

Eight of Swords (Upright)

Restriction, fear, self-imposed limitation.

Eight of Swords (Reversed)

Liberation, clarity, taking control.

Nine of Swords (Upright)

Anxiety, worry, overthinking.

Nine of Swords (Reversed)

Relief, healing, reduced anxiety.

Ten of Swords (Upright)

Endings, betrayal, rock bottom.

Ten of Swords (Reversed)

Recovery, regeneration, resilience.

Page of Swords (Upright)

Curiosity, mental agility, communication.

Page of Swords (Reversed)

Gossip, misinformation, anxiety.

Knight of Swords (Upright)

Ambition, action, fast thinking.

Knight of Swords (Reversed)

Impulsiveness, recklessness, harsh communication.

Queen of Swords (Upright)

Independence, clarity, truth, boundaries.

Queen of Swords (Reversed)

Coldness, bitterness, misjudgment.

King of Swords (Upright)

Logic, authority, intellect, fairness.

King of Swords (Reversed)

Manipulation, cruelty, corruption.

Ace of Pentacles (Upright)

Opportunity, prosperity, new beginnings.

Ace of Pentacles (Reversed)

Lost opportunity, instability, poor planning.

Two of Pentacles (Upright)

Balance, multitasking, adaptability.

Two of Pentacles (Reversed)

Overwhelm, imbalance, financial stress.

Three of Pentacles (Upright)

Collaboration, teamwork, skills.

Three of Pentacles (Reversed)

Lack of teamwork, poor workmanship, misalignment.

Four of Pentacles (Upright)

Security, stability, saving, boundaries.

Four of Pentacles (Reversed)

Overspending, letting go, financial openness.

Five of Pentacles (Upright)

Hardship, isolation, financial struggle.

Five of Pentacles (Reversed)

Recovery, hope, improvement.

Six of Pentacles (Upright)

Generosity, giving/receiving, balance.

Six of Pentacles (Reversed)

Unequal giving, strings attached, selfishness.

Seven of Pentacles (Upright)

Patience, investment, long-term growth.

Seven of Pentacles (Reversed)

Impatience, wasted effort, frustration.

Eight of Pentacles (Upright)

Hard work, mastery, dedication.

Eight of Pentacles (Reversed)

Boredom, poor quality, lack of focus.