I have been studying the Tarot for a while and I keep on finding more insights every time I use the cards.
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Check out the charts below for a quick reference on the Tarot card meanings.
There are 78 cards in the tarot deck:
Major Arcana (22 cards)
Minor Arcana (56 cards)
THE MAJOR ARCANA
Major Arcana means "the profound secrets of nature".
These cards are the most important ones in the Tarot. They each portrait different aspects of human life.
| CARD | MEANING |
|---|---|
| Fool | Innocence , unrealized potential |
| The Magician | Mastery, self-confidence |
| The High Priestess | Mysteries, hidden meanings |
| The Empress | Fertility, creativity |
| The Emperor | Authority, leadership |
| The Hierophant | Dogma, bonded to conventions of society |
| The Lovers | Love, choices influenced by love |
| The Chariot | Success, conquest, achievement.(May indicate travel over land.) |
| Strength | Strength of character, bravery facing incredible odds, resolve |
| The Hermit | Spiritual guidance, choosing a solitary path, finding a teacher |
| Wheel of Fortune | Completion of a cycle, luck, easy come-easy go. |
| Justice | Fair conclusion of matter, successful legal dealings |
| The Hanged Man | Pausing to contemplate or meditate, acceptance of one's situation, sacrifice for a higher good |
| Death | Rebirth, transformation, matter concluded that teaches a lesson. |
| Temperance | Moderation, blending of opposites. |
| The Devil | Bound to a particular idea, obsession, manipulation of others. |
| The Tower | Sudden and drastic changes in one's life. Disruptions leading to personal transformation |
| The Star | Inspiration, understanding, hope,.courage. |
| The Moon | Imagination, intuition, dreams. Uncovering what is in the unconscious. |
| The Sun | Success, optimism, bright outlook. Can also mean material happiness or a successful marriage, or birth of a brilliant child. |
| Judgement | Awakening, often of a spiritual nature. Change of position in life or outlook. |
| The World | Success in undertakings, matter of concern is universal. |
THE MINOR ARCANA
The Minor Arcana includes 4 suits of cards. These suits look very similar to playing cards.
While the major Arcana covers more generalities of human life, the cards on the Minor Arcana focus on the details of every day life.
Wands
Cups
Swords
Pentacles
| SUITS | MEANING |
|---|---|
| Wands | Energy, growth, enterprise. |
| Cups | Emotions, intuition, beauty, love. |
| Swords | Intellect, courage, aggression. |
| Pentacles | Material wealth, money, practicality. |
| CARD | MEANING |
|---|---|
| Ace | Beginnings |
| Two | Balance, choices, duality |
| Three | Growth or expression |
| Four | Containment, no outlet |
| Five | Minor Conflict, uncertainties |
| Six | Formation of certainties |
| Seven | Achievement, abilities developed |
| Eight | Movement towards goal |
| Nine | Culmination, reckoning |
| Ten | Completion, end of cycle |
| Page | Young person, male or female |
| Knight | Young man not yet mature |
| Queen | Mature woman |
| King | Mature man |
I hope that you enjoyed this summary and now you have a better understanding of the Tarot card meanings!
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Also, a good tip when you are getting started is to put a sticky note on the back of each card with the meaning until you get more familiarized with the Tarot.
Learning the Tarot card meanings is fun! Enjoy the ride!
Best of luck and happiness to you,
Star Catcher
