The Meaning of Every Tarot Card

Tarot cards are a deck of 78 cards used for divination, spiritual enlightenment, and personal growth. Once you get more accustomed to each card, the more insights they give you. They can help with self-awareness and to deal with challenges in your life you might need to overcome. Tarot cards serve as a tool for self-exploration, identifying any negative patterns you need to work on or to gain insight into what's currently going on in your life.

Here are the brief meanings of every single tarot card in a deck.

The Fool - innocence, risk, beginnings

The Magician - action, creativity, success

The High Priestess - secrets, wisdom, and the spiritual world

The Empress - abundance, generosity, creativity

The Emperor - control, security, ambition

The Hierophant - education, unity, spiritual direction

The Lovers - love, relationships, maturity, decisions

The Chariot - determination, victory, a journey

Strength - patience, tension, strength

The Hermit - healing and self-exploration

Wheel of Fortune - fate, change, intuition

Justice - balance, perception, objectivity

The Hanged Man - waiting, sacrifice, enlightenment

Death - transformation, change, endings

Temperance - moderation, reconciliation, healing, angelic guidance

The Devil - enslavement, temptation, control

The Tower - destruction, abrupt change, enlightenment

The Star - hope, guidance, inspiration, creativity

The Moon - illusion, dreams, crisis

The Sun - success, good health, travel

Judgement - assessment, letting go, spiritual awakening

The World - completion, success, reward, joy

Ace of Cups: Love, fertility, feeling free, fulfillment, new beginning

Two of Cups:  Happiness, relationships, love, partnerships

Three of Cups:  Celebration, good conversation, reunions

Four of Cups:  Depression, boredom, missed opportunities, feeling stuck

Five of Cups: Sadness, loss, and loneliness

Six of Cups: Peace, nostalgic, carefree, a visitor

Seven of Cups: Abundance of options, choices, opportunities, confusion

Eight of Cups: Abandonment, travel, letting go, departure

Nine of Cups: Wishes coming true, fulfilled dreams, and prosperity

Ten of Cups: Happiness, self-care, family reunions, and harmony

Page of Cups: Idealism, youthfulness, good news, fun, socialising

Knight of Cups: Romantic proposals, invitations, and following your heart

Queen of Cups: Femininity, kindness, sensitivity, intuition

King of Cups: Good advice, creativity, wisdom, a warm-hearted person

Ace of Pentacles: New beginnings, prosperity, money, success, abundance

Two of Pentacles: Decisions, finding balance, multi-tasking, perseverance

Three of Pentacles: Teamwork, focused effort, mastery, showing your talent

Four of Pentacles: Release of the past, giving up control, acceptance, stability

Five of Pentacles: Financial hardship or loss, struggle, lack of faith

Six of Pentacles: Generosity, shared wealth, prosperity

Seven of Pentacles: Planning, perseverance, potential for long-term success

Eight of Pentacles: Ambition, diligence, crafts, talents, money coming

Nine of Pentacles: Independence, prosperity, refinement, material comforts

Ten of Pentacles: Inheritance, affluence, good business, good family life, marriage

Page of Pentacles: An offer, sticking to goals, practicality, and loyalty

Knight of Pentacles: Consistency, strong will, improvement, a dependable person

Queen of Pentacles: Nurturing healer, down-to-earth, gratitude, a generious woman

King of Pentacles: Enterprising, abundance, stability, a generous man

Ace of Swords: Success, clarity, sound decision-making, and a breakthrough

Two of Swords: Stalemate, coming to a crossroads, time to think

Three of Swords: Heartbreak, sadness, grief, and a new phase

Four of Swords: A time to rest, take a break, pause a moment

Five of Swords: Battles, arguments, conflict

Six of Swords: Let go of hatred, leave conflict behind, healing, and moving forward

Seven of Swords: Dishonesty, deceit, manipulation, theft

Eight of Swords: Restriction, feeling stuck, unproductive, and hopeless

Nine of Swords: Despair, hopelessness, anxiety

Ten of Swords: Endings, betrayal, and failure

Page of Swords: Gossip, contracts, confidence, fairness

Knight of Swords: Bravery, accomplishment, tenacity, battles, an opponent

Queen of Swords: Supportive, empathetic, an independent woman

King of Swords: Authority, logical, fatherly, strong-willed man, divorce

Ace of Wands: News, beginnings, male fertility, creativity, enthusiasm

Two of Wands: Making plans, travel, personal power

Three of Wands: Travel, exploration, leadership, moving forward

Four of Wands: Celebration, excitement, homecoming, marriage

Five of Wands: Strong opinions, competition, disagreements, rivalry, challenges

Six of Wands: Victory, triumph, recognition

Seven of Wands: Conviction, strong-willed, determined, advocacy

Eight of Wands: News, quick action, a new perspective, exciting times

Nine of Wands: Perseverance, stamina, courage, strength

Ten of Wands: Feeling burdened, struggling, overworked

Page of Wands: A message, child-like cheerfulness, creative confidence

Knight of Wands: Speed, an offer, charming, self-confident, passionate

Queen of Wands: Passionate, self-assured, wholehearted, a creative woman

King of Wands: Protective, innovative, inspiring, magnetic, a creative man

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