Arkana

Tarot card meanings

All 78 cards of the Rider–Waite–Smith deck: each card's upright and reversed meaning, the symbolism of its image and its place in the deck.

Major Arcana

The 22 Major Arcana tell of life's core themes and lessons, from the Fool to the World.

The Fool tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The FoolThe Magician tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The MagicianThe High Priestess tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The High PriestessThe Empress tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The EmpressThe Emperor tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The EmperorThe Hierophant tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The HierophantThe Lovers tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The LoversThe Chariot tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The ChariotStrength tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)StrengthThe Hermit tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The HermitWheel of Fortune tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Wheel of FortuneJustice tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)JusticeThe Hanged Man tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The Hanged ManDeath tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)DeathTemperance tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)TemperanceThe Devil tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The DevilThe Tower tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The TowerThe Star tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The StarThe Moon tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The MoonThe Sun tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The SunJudgement tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)JudgementThe World tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)The World

Wands

Wands belong to fire. They speak of energy, passion, creativity, ambition and the will to act. Wands show where motivation lives and what lights you up.

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Cups

Cups belong to water. They speak of feelings, relationships, intuition and the inner world. Cups usually answer questions about love, friendship and emotional state.

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Swords

Swords belong to air. They speak of thoughts, truth, decisions, communication and conflict. Swords show what is happening in the mind and are often the sharpest suit.

Ace of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Ace of SwordsTwo of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Two of SwordsThree of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Three of SwordsFour of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Four of SwordsFive of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Five of SwordsSix of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Six of SwordsSeven of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Seven of SwordsEight of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Eight of SwordsNine of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Nine of SwordsTen of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Ten of SwordsPage of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Page of SwordsKnight of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Knight of SwordsQueen of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)Queen of SwordsKing of Swords tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)King of Swords

Pentacles

Pentacles belong to earth. They speak of work, money, the body, home and everything tangible. Pentacles show how ideas turn into real results.

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