Tarot Card Meanings — All 78 Cards
RWS Tarot
The Fool
new beginnings · spontaneity
A fresh start is opening up before you, full of untested potential and free of p...
The Magician
willpower · manifestation
You have every tool you need right now to turn an idea into reality, it's time t...
The High Priestess
intuition · mystery
An answer is waiting beneath the surface, quiet reflection will reveal more than...
The Empress
abundance · nurturing
A period of growth, comfort, and creative fertility is supporting whatever you'r...
The Emperor
structure · authority
Bringing order, structure, and clear boundaries to a situation will help you mov...
The Hierophant
tradition · institutions
Established systems, traditions, or the guidance of someone experienced can offe...
The Lovers
union · choice
A meaningful choice or connection is highlighted, one that asks you to align act...
The Chariot
willpower · determination
Focused determination and a clear sense of direction will help you push through ...
Strength
courage · patience
Quiet, steady courage, not force, is what will help you handle this situation we...
The Hermit
introspection · solitude
Stepping back for a while to reflect alone will bring more clarity than seeking ...
Wheel of Fortune
cycles · fate
A cycle is turning, change driven by forces beyond your full control is arriving...
Justice
fairness · truth
A fair outcome or an important truth is coming to light, tied closely to past ch...
The Hanged Man
pause · new perspective
Pausing and viewing the situation from a completely different angle will reveal ...
Death
endings · transformation
Something is naturally coming to an end, making space for a meaningful transform...
Temperance
balance · moderation
Patience and a balanced, moderate approach will blend different parts of your li...
The Devil
restriction · attachment
A pattern, habit, or attachment is holding more power over you than you may real...
The Tower
sudden change · upheaval
A sudden, disruptive change is clearing away something that was no longer stable...
The Star
hope · inspiration
After a difficult stretch, hope, healing, and a sense of renewed inspiration are...
The Moon
uncertainty · subconscious
Not everything is fully visible right now, pay attention to feelings as much as ...
The Sun
joy · success
A period of warmth, clarity, and well-earned success is shining on your current ...
Judgement
awakening · reckoning
A moment of honest self-reflection is calling you toward a renewed sense of purp...
The World
completion · fulfillment
A significant chapter is reaching a satisfying close, with a clear sense of acco...
Ace of Cups
new feelings · emotional beginning
A new emotional connection or wave of feeling is opening your heart to something...
Two of Cups
partnership · mutual attraction
A mutual bond, romantic, friendly, or collaborative, is forming or deepening on ...
Three of Cups
celebration · friendship
A time for celebration with friends or community, shared joy is worth making spa...
Four of Cups
contemplation · apathy
Taking a step back from emotional demands gives you space to reconsider what you...
Five of Cups
loss · regret
Focusing on what's been lost may be overshadowing what's still available to you ...
Six of Cups
nostalgia · memories
Comforting memories or a reconnection with the past offer warmth, but watch for ...
Seven of Cups
choices · daydreaming
Many appealing options are in front of you, but some may be more realistic than ...
Eight of Cups
walking away · seeking more
Walking away from something that no longer feels fulfilling is part of finding s...
Nine of Cups
satisfaction · contentment
A sense of personal satisfaction is close at hand, enjoy it without needing outs...
Ten of Cups
harmony · family
A deep sense of emotional harmony, within family or close relationships, is supp...
Page of Cups
curiosity · emotional messages
A playful, curious approach to emotions or creative ideas is opening up somethin...
Knight of Cups
romance · charm
Following your heart with romantic, idealistic energy may lead somewhere meaning...
Queen of Cups
emotional security · compassion
Leading with compassion and emotional intuition will help you support yourself a...
King of Cups
emotional mastery · diplomacy
Staying calm and emotionally balanced, even under pressure, will serve you well ...
Ace of Swords
clarity · breakthrough
A moment of mental clarity is cutting through confusion, a truth or new idea is ...
Two of Swords
difficult decision · stalemate
A decision is being put off, perhaps because both options carry real consequence...
Three of Swords
heartbreak · painful truth
A painful truth or hurtful situation is bringing real grief that deserves acknow...
Four of Swords
rest · recovery
Stepping back to rest your mind is necessary before tackling the next challenge....
Five of Swords
conflict · win at all costs
Winning an argument may come at the cost of a relationship, consider if it's wor...
Six of Swords
transition · moving on
Moving away from a difficult situation, even gradually, is taking you toward cal...
Seven of Swords
strategy · avoidance
A strategic, somewhat solitary approach may be necessary, but watch for cutting ...
Eight of Swords
feeling trapped · restriction
A situation may feel more limiting than it actually is, some restrictions are se...
Nine of Swords
anxiety · worry
Anxious thoughts may be amplifying a problem beyond its real proportions, especi...
Ten of Swords
painful ending · rock bottom
A painful situation is reaching its lowest point, but this also means it can't g...
Page of Swords
curiosity · new ideas
A curious, alert mindset is helping you gather information and ask the right que...
Knight of Swords
ambition · fast action
Direct, fast-moving action toward a goal is effective now, as long as it's not r...
Queen of Swords
clear communication · independence
Honest, clear-eyed communication, even if direct, will be more helpful than soft...
King of Swords
intellectual authority · truth
Approaching a decision with clear logic and fairness, rather than emotion, will ...
Ace of Wands
inspiration · new venture
A burst of inspiration or energy is sparking a new project worth pursuing....
Two of Wands
planning · future decisions
You're weighing future possibilities and starting to plan a bigger move....
Three of Wands
expansion · foresight
Early efforts are starting to expand outward, with good progress visible on the ...
Four of Wands
celebration · homecoming
A milestone worth celebrating, and a sense of stable foundation, is within reach...
Five of Wands
competition · conflict
Some friendly, or not-so-friendly, competition or disagreement is part of moving...
Six of Wands
victory · recognition
Recognition for effort put in is arriving, a well-earned moment of confidence an...
Seven of Wands
defense · perseverance
Holding your ground against challenges to something you've worked hard for is wo...
Eight of Wands
fast movement · progress
Things are moving quickly now, messages, plans, and progress are accelerating....
Nine of Wands
resilience · persistence
You're close to a finish line, even if tired, one more push may be all that's ne...
Ten of Wands
burden · responsibility
You're carrying a heavy load of responsibility, close to completing something si...
Page of Wands
exploration · enthusiasm
An enthusiastic, exploratory spirit is encouraging you to try something new....
Knight of Wands
adventure · impulsiveness
Bold, energetic action toward something exciting is favored, even if it feels a ...
Queen of Wands
confidence · warmth
Confident, warm energy is drawing others toward your ideas and plans....
King of Wands
leadership · vision
Bold leadership and a clear long-term vision will help you guide a project or gr...
Ace of Pentacles
new opportunity · prosperity
A new opportunity with real potential for growth and material stability is prese...
Two of Pentacles
balance · adaptability
Juggling multiple priorities is manageable if you stay flexible and keep your ba...
Three of Pentacles
teamwork · collaboration
Working well with others, each contributing their skills, is building something ...
Four of Pentacles
security · saving
Holding tightly to resources feels safe right now, though it may also limit grow...
Five of Pentacles
financial loss · insecurity
A period of financial or material strain may leave you feeling temporarily exclu...
Six of Pentacles
generosity · giving and receiving
A fair exchange of help, whether giving or receiving, is part of the current dyn...
Seven of Pentacles
long-term effort · patience
Patience with a long-term investment of effort or resources is likely to pay off...
Eight of Pentacles
mastery · diligence
Focused, diligent effort toward mastering a skill is paying off, even if slowly....
Nine of Pentacles
self-sufficiency · independence
A sense of self-sufficient comfort, built through your own efforts, is something...
Ten of Pentacles
legacy · long-term security
Long-term security and a sense of lasting foundation, for yourself or your famil...
Page of Pentacles
new opportunity · studiousness
A practical new opportunity, perhaps related to study or work, is worth explorin...
Knight of Pentacles
hard work · reliability
Steady, reliable effort, even if it feels slow, is the most effective approach r...
Queen of Pentacles
practical care · abundance
Practical, grounded care for yourself and others is creating a comfortable sense...
King of Pentacles
abundance · business acumen
Steady, generous leadership in material or business matters is bringing lasting ...