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All 78 Tarot Card Meanings Upright and Reversed
Upright and reversed meanings for all 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cards (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles) in one place.
How to explore all 78 tarot cards
22 Major Arcana cards
The Major Arcana runs from The Fool to The World. Its 22 cards often bring larger themes such as change, choice, connection and growth into focus. Start with the image and number, then relate them to your question.
56 Minor Arcana cards
The Minor Arcana has four suits of 14 cards each. Wands often concern drive and action; Cups, feelings and relationships; Swords, thought and decisions; Pentacles, work, resources and everyday conditions.
How to use this dictionary
Start with the artwork and key phrases, then compare the upright and reversed readings. Reversed does not automatically mean bad: a quality may be delayed, blocked or overexpressed. In a spread, the question, card position and neighbouring cards change the emphasis.
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Major Arcana
Keywords at a glance
- The FoolUpright new beginnings, possibility, freedom, adventureReversed recklessness, hesitation, lack of preparation
- The MagicianUpright skill, focus, willpower, actionReversed scattered effort, exaggeration, empty promises
- The High PriestessUpright intuition, observation, silence, hidden informationReversed guesswork, ignoring feelings, avoiding conversation
- The EmpressUpright abundance, growth, warmth, comfortReversed overgiving, burnout, dependence
- The EmperorUpright order, responsibility, structure, stabilityReversed over-control, rigidity, avoiding responsibility
- The HierophantUpright learning, tradition, shared values, guidanceReversed questioning convention, pressure to conform, blind following
- The LoversUpright attraction, choice, agreement, valuesReversed mismatched expectations, indecision, uneasy compromise
- The ChariotUpright drive, direction, determination, coordinationReversed loss of direction, pushing too hard, scattered energy
- StrengthUpright courage, patience, self-control, gentle strengthReversed exhaustion, shaken confidence, suppressed anger
- The HermitUpright reflection, solitude, inquiry, guidanceReversed isolation, withdrawal, over-reliance on others
- Wheel of FortuneUpright change, turning point, cycles, timingReversed delays, repeating patterns, things beyond your control
- JusticeUpright fairness, facts, accountability, balanceReversed bias, unfairness, avoiding accountability
- The Hanged ManUpright pause, new perspective, letting go, waitingReversed pointless delay, endless sacrifice, avoiding a decision
- DeathUpright endings, transition, clearing out, renewalReversed postponing an ending, resisting change, clinging
- TemperanceUpright balance, harmony, moderation, blendingReversed excess, shortage, out-of-step rhythm
- The DevilUpright desire, attachment, dependence, habits that repeatReversed breaking free, awareness, being pulled back
- The TowerUpright sudden change, collapse, realisation, rebuildingReversed delayed change, slow recovery, avoiding the shock
- The StarUpright hope, recovery, renewed direction, calmReversed lost hope, vague wishes, comparison
- The MoonUpright uncertainty, anxiety, intuition, hidden feelingsReversed confusion clearing, suppressed worry, misreading
- The SunUpright achievement, vitality, clarity, joyReversed fading joy, overconfidence, exhaustion
- JudgementUpright reassessment, calling, decision, a new standardReversed self-criticism, putting off a decision, being stuck in the past
- The WorldUpright completion, integration, achievement, closureReversed nearly finished but unresolved, waiting for perfection, loose ends
Wands
Keywords at a glance
- Ace of WandsUpright inspiration, a new spark, motivation, potentialReversed low motivation, delayed start, enthusiasm without direction
- Two of WandsUpright planning, choice, wider horizons, decisionReversed hesitation, staying in the comfort zone, no plan
- Three of WandsUpright expansion, waiting, looking ahead, cooperationReversed delays, results that differ from expectations, narrow outlook
- Four of WandsUpright stable footing, celebration, harmony, restReversed shaky foundations, awkward atmosphere, delayed celebration
- Five of WandsUpright competition, clashing views, energy, being testedReversed avoiding conflict, draining quarrels, needless rivalry
- Six of WandsUpright recognition, success, confidence, victoryReversed feeling unrecognised, pride, anxiety about performance
- Seven of WandsUpright defending your position, challenge, courage, vigilanceReversed fatigue, giving way, being worn down by pressure
- Eight of WandsUpright speed, news, swift progress, movementReversed delays, crossed messages, rushing
- Nine of WandsUpright persistence, resilience, the last stretch, cautionReversed exhaustion, defensiveness, on the verge of giving up
- Ten of WandsUpright heavy responsibility, burden, the final stretch, dedicationReversed putting the load down, delegating, admitting limits
- Page of WandsUpright curiosity, fresh ideas, enthusiastic news, exploringReversed distraction, starting without finishing, unrealistic plans
- Knight of WandsUpright drive, adventure, speed, passionReversed haste, inconsistency, charging ahead recklessly
- Queen of WandsUpright confidence, warm charisma, charm, independenceReversed jealousy, moodiness, shaken confidence
- King of WandsUpright vision, leadership, decisiveness, the power to inspireReversed dogmatism, hasty orders, arrogance
Cups
Keywords at a glance
- Ace of CupsUpright an open heart, new feelings, affection, empathyReversed suppressed feelings, a closed heart, emptiness
- Two of CupsUpright mutual understanding, connection, harmony, commitmentReversed mismatched feelings, imbalance, breakdown in communication
- Three of CupsUpright friendship, celebration, togetherness, joyReversed overindulgence, feeling left out, gossip
- Four of CupsUpright apathy, reassessment, looking inward, missed opportunityReversed renewed interest, a recovering heart, noticing an opportunity
- Five of CupsUpright a sense of loss, regret, sorrow, seeing what remainsReversed recovery, acceptance, moving on
- Six of CupsUpright memories, innocence, kind gestures, reunionReversed being stuck in the past, distance from reality, idealising
- Seven of CupsUpright many options, imagination, illusion, confusion over choosingReversed realistic choices, sorting priorities, leaving illusion behind
- Eight of CupsUpright walking away, seeking deeper meaning, letting go, a choice after disappointmentReversed being unable to leave, lingering attachment, avoidance
- Nine of CupsUpright contentment, a wish fulfilled, enjoyment, comfortReversed complacency, showiness, a heart that stays unsatisfied
- Ten of CupsUpright emotional fulfilment, family harmony, belonging, happinessReversed cracks in a relationship, an idealised home, differing expectations
- Page of CupsUpright sensitivity, gentle news, imagination, innocent curiosityReversed mood swings, immaturity, escapism
- Knight of CupsUpright a romantic offer, a gentle approach, ideals, expressing feelingsReversed unrealistic promises, fickleness, being swayed by emotion
- Queen of CupsUpright empathy, intuition, tenderness, emotional steadinessReversed emotional overload, dependence, blurred boundaries
- King of CupsUpright emotional balance, mature consideration, composure, counselReversed suppressing feelings, coldness, ruled by moods
Swords
Keywords at a glance
- Ace of SwordsUpright clarity, truth, breakthrough, decisionReversed confusion, sharp words, clouded thinking
- Two of SwordsUpright a decision on hold, balance, defensiveness, cool judgementReversed the end of avoidance, pressure to choose, hidden information
- Three of SwordsUpright pain, heartache, grief at parting, a truth facedReversed the start of healing, speaking about the hurt, holding feelings down
- Four of SwordsUpright rest, recovery, recharging, stepping backReversed being unable to rest, getting moving again, too much stagnation
- Five of SwordsUpright conflict, a win that still hurts, pride, weighing gains and lossesReversed reconciliation, regret, stepping back from a quarrel
- Six of SwordsUpright moving on, transition, a passage toward calm, distanceReversed being unable to leave, dragging baggage along, a delayed move
- Seven of SwordsUpright strategy, careful moves, concealed intent, avoidanceReversed being found out, coming clean, a guilty conscience
- Eight of SwordsUpright feeling trapped, self-imposed limits, not seeing your options, anxietyReversed breaking free, a new view, loosening self-made bindings
- Nine of SwordsUpright anxiety, worry, sleepless nights, guiltReversed worry easing, asking for help, putting worries in order
- Ten of SwordsUpright an ending, rock bottom, a limit, acceptanceReversed the start of recovery, the worst passing, pain not yet let go
- Page of SwordsUpright curiosity, alertness, eagerness to learn, sharp observationReversed speaking before thinking, gossip, hasty judgement
- Knight of SwordsUpright quick judgement, directness, drive, logicReversed hasty words, an aggressive manner, speed without direction
- Queen of SwordsUpright clear communication, independence, insight from experience, discernmentReversed coldness, cutting criticism, shutting down
- King of SwordsUpright reason, fair judgement, authority, clear standardsReversed dogmatism, harshness, misuse of authority
Pentacles
Keywords at a glance
- Ace of PentaclesUpright a new opportunity, a seed of stability, a practical start, resultsReversed a missed chance, poor planning, an unsteady start
- Two of PentaclesUpright juggling, adjusting priorities, flexibility, handling several things at onceReversed overload, losing balance, muddled priorities
- Three of PentaclesUpright teamwork, combined skills, recognised ability, a plan taking shapeReversed lack of cooperation, unclear roles, lower quality
- Four of PentaclesUpright security, thrift, the urge to protect, possessionReversed clinging, stinginess, letting go
- Five of PentaclesUpright hardship, scarcity, a time of needing help, isolationReversed recovery, accepting help, the hardest period passing
- Six of PentaclesUpright giving and sharing, fair exchange, help, generosityReversed an uneven exchange, help with strings attached, the weight of debt
- Seven of PentaclesUpright patience, taking stock, long-term effort, waiting for resultsReversed impatience, dissatisfaction with results, rethinking direction
- Eight of PentaclesUpright mastery, steady effort, focus, improving skillReversed tired of repetition, perfectionism, flagging motivation
- Nine of PentaclesUpright independence, ease, the fruits of effort, refinementReversed dependence, showing off, isolation
- Ten of PentaclesUpright lasting stability, family, legacy, prosperityReversed financial disputes, an unsteady foundation, differences between generations
- Page of PentaclesUpright learning, diligence, a new goal, building step by stepReversed lack of focus, giving up too soon, unrealistic plans
- Knight of PentaclesUpright steadiness, reliability, responsibility, careful progressReversed stagnation, boredom, excessive stubbornness
- Queen of PentaclesUpright practical care, stability, abundance, the skill of tending daily lifeReversed imbalance between work and life, over-worry, neglecting yourself
- King of PentaclesUpright prosperity, steady leadership, trust, practical successReversed fixation on material things, stubbornness, slowness to change
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