Tarot

Fool (0)

beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit

Fool reversed:

naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking

Magician (I)

power, skill, concentration, action, resourcefulness

Magician reversed

manipulation, poor planning, latent talents

High Priestess (II)

intuition, higher powers, mystery, subconscious mind

High priestess reversed

hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice

Empress (III)

fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance

Empress Reversed

creative block, dependence on others

Emperor (IV)

authority, father-figure, structure, solid foundation

Emperor reversed

domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility

Hierophant (V)

religion, group identification, conformity, tradition, beliefs

Hierophant reversed

restriction, challenging the status quo

Lovers (VI)

love, union, relationships, values alignment, choices

Lovers reversed

disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values

Chariot (VII)

control, will power, victory, assertion, determination

Chariot reversed

lack of control and direction, aggression

Strength (VIII)

strength, courage, patience, control, compassion

Strength Reversed

weakness, self-doubt, lack of self-discipline

Hermit (IX)

soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance

Hermit Reversed

isolation, loneliness, withdrawal

Wheel of Fortune (X)

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

Wheel of Fortune reversed

bad luck, negative external forces, out of control

Justice (XI)

justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law

Justice Reversed

unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty

Hanged Man (XII)

suspension, restriction, letting go, sacrifice

Hanged Man reversed

martyrdom, indecision, delay

Death (XIII)

endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transition

Death reversed

resistance to change, unable to move on

Temperance (XIV)

balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning

Temperance Reversed

imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision

Devil (XV)

bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism

Devil reversed

detachment, breaking free, power reclaimed

Tower (XVI)

disaster, upheaval, sudden change, revelation

Tower reversed

avoidance of disaster, fear of change

Star (XVII)

hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenity

Star reversed

lack of faith, despair, discouragement

Moon (XVIII)

illusion, fear, anxiety, insecurity, subconscious

Moon reversed

release of fear, unhappiness, confusion

Sun (XIV)

fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality

Sun reversed

temporary depression, lack of success

Judgement (XX)

judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution

Judgement reversed

self-doubt, refusal of self-examination

World (XXI)

completion, integration, accomplishment, travel

World reversed

lack of completion, lack of closure

Suit of Cups

water; emotional sphere; emotions, relationships, feelings, connections; creativity, romanticism, fantasy, imagination

Ace of Cups

love, compassion, creativity, overwhelming emotion

Ace of Cups reversed

blocked or repressed emotions

Two of Cups

unified love, partnership, attraction, relationships

Two of Cups reversed

break-up, imbalance in a relationship, lack of harmony

Three of Cups

celebration, friendship, creativity, community

Three of Cups reversed

an affair, "three's a crowd", stifled creativity

Four of Cups

meditation, contemplation, apathy, re-evaluation

Four of Cups reversed

boredom, missed opportunity, being aloof

Five of Cups

loss, regret, disappointment, despair, bereavement

Five of cups Reversed

moving on, acceptance, forgiveness

Six of Cups

reunion, nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence

Six of Cups Reversed

stuck in the past, naivety, unrealistic

Seven of Cups

fantasy, illusion, wishful thinking, choices, imagination

Seven of Cups Reversed

temptation, illusion, diversionary tactics

Eight of Cups

change or gaining of perspective

Eight of Cups Reversed

hopelessness, aimless drifting, walking away

Nine of Cups

wishes fulfilled, comfort, happiness, satisfaction

Nine of Cups reversed

greed, dissatisfaction, materialism

Ten of Cups

harmony, marriage, happiness

Ten of Cups reversed

misalignment of values, broken home or marriage

Page of Cups

a messenger, creative beginnings, synchronicity

Page of Cups Reversed

emotional immaturity, creative block

Knight of Cups

romance, charm, "knight in shining armor", imagination

Knight of Cups reversed

unrealistic, jealousy, moodiness

Queen of Cups

emotional security, calm, intuitive, compassionate

Queen of Cups Reversed

emotional insecurity, co-dependency

King of Cups

emotional balance and control, generosity

King of Cups Reversed

emotional manipulation, moodiness, volatility

Suit of Pentacles

earth; work, material possessions; manifestation, prosperity

Ace of Pentacles

manifestation, new financial opportunity, prosperity

Ace of Pentacles Reversed

lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight

Two of Pentacles

balance, adaptability, time management, prioritization

Two of Pentacles Reversed

disorganization, financial disarray

Three of Pentacles

teamwork, initial fulfillment, collaboration, learning

Three of Pentacles Reversed

lack of teamwork, disregard for skills

Four of Pentacles

control, stability, security, possession, conservatism

Four of Pentacles Reversed

greed, materialism, self-protection

Five of Pentalces

isolation, insecurity, worry, financial loss, poverty

Five of Pentacles Reversed

recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty

Six of Pentacles

generosity, charity, giving, prosperity, sharing wealth

Six of Pentacles Reversed

debt, selfishness, one-sided charity

Seven of Pentacles

vision, perseverance, profit, reward, investment

Seven of Pentacles Reversed

lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward

Eight of Pentacles

apprenticeship, education, quality, engagement

Eight of Pentacles Reversed

perfectionism, lacking ambition or focus

Nine of Pentacles

gratitude, luxury, self-sufficiency, culmination

Nine of Pentacles Reversed

over-investment in work, financial setbacks

Ten of Pentacles

wealth, inheritance, family, establishment, retirement

Ten of Pentacles Reversed

financial failure, loneliness, loss

Page of Pentacles

manifestation, financial opportunity, new job

Page of Pentacles Reversed

lack of progress and planning, short-term focus

Knight of Pentacles

efficiency, routine, conservatism, methodical

Knight of Pentacles Reversed

laziness, boredom, feeling "stuck"

Queen of Pentacles

practical, homely, motherly, down-to-earth, security

Queen of Pentacles Reversed

imbalance in work/family commitments