Tarot
Explore all 78 tarot cards of the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition. Each entry covers upright and reversed meanings, symbolism, astrological associations, and guidance for readings.
78 entries in this collection
Ace of Cups
The suit of Cups corresponds to the element of Water — emotions, relationships, intuition, and the subconscious. The Ace of Cups shows a hand emerging from a cloud, holding an over...
Ace of Pentacles
The suit of Pentacles corresponds to the element of Earth — material wealth, health, work, and the physical world. The Ace of Pentacles shows a hand emerging from a cloud, holding ...
Ace of Swords
The suit of Swords corresponds to the element of Air — intellect, truth, conflict, and communication. The Ace of Swords shows a hand emerging from a cloud, grasping an upright swor...
Ace of Wands
The suit of Wands corresponds to the element of Fire — passion, creativity, ambition, and spiritual energy. The Ace of Wands shows a hand emerging from a cloud, grasping a living, ...
Death
Card XIII of the Major Arcana. A skeleton in black armor rides a white horse, carrying a black flag with a white five-petaled rose. A bishop, a maiden, and a child stand before the...
Eight of Cups
A figure walks away from eight stacked cups into a barren mountain landscape under a lunar eclipse. Upright, the Eight of Cups represents walking away, disillusionment, abandoning ...
Eight of Pentacles
A craftsman sits at a workbench, carefully carving a pentacle. Six completed pentacles hang on display, with one in progress. Upright, the Eight of Pentacles represents diligence, ...
Eight of Swords
A blindfolded, bound woman stands surrounded by eight swords planted in muddy ground, a castle visible on a distant cliff. Water pools at her feet. Upright, the Eight of Swords rep...
Eight of Wands
Eight wands fly through a clear sky over a landscape with a distant river. No figures appear — only motion and momentum. Upright, the Eight of Wands represents swift action, rapid ...
Five of Cups
A cloaked figure stands in mourning before three spilled cups, while two upright cups remain behind him. A bridge leads to a distant castle across a river. Upright, the Five of Cup...
Five of Pentacles
Two ragged figures trudge through snow past a stained glass window depicting five golden pentacles. One figure is on crutches, the other barefoot and shivering. Upright, the Five o...
Five of Swords
A smirking figure holds three swords while two defeated opponents walk away. Two swords lie on the ground. Storm clouds fill the sky. Upright, the Five of Swords represents conflic...
Five of Wands
Five youths brandish wands in what appears to be a chaotic skirmish, though no one is truly injured. Upright, the Five of Wands represents competition, conflict, tension, disagreem...
Four of Cups
A figure sits beneath a tree, arms crossed, contemplating three cups before him while ignoring a fourth cup offered by a disembodied hand from a cloud. Upright, the Four of Cups re...
Four of Pentacles
A figure sits on a stool, clutching a pentacle to his chest, one under each foot, one atop his head. A city skyline extends behind him. Upright, the Four of Pentacles represents se...
Four of Swords
A knight lies in repose on a stone tomb, hands clasped in prayer. Three swords hang on the wall above, one lies beneath the effigy. A stained glass window glows with color. Upright...
Four of Wands
Four wands form a canopy decorated with garlands and flowers. Two figures raise bouquets in celebration before a castle. Upright, the Four of Wands represents celebration, homecomi...
Judgement
Card XX of the Major Arcana. The archangel Gabriel blows a trumpet from the clouds as the dead rise from their coffins — a man, woman, and child, arms outstretched toward the sky. ...
Justice
Card XI of the Major Arcana. A crowned figure sits on a throne between two pillars, holding a raised sword in the right hand and balanced scales in the left. A purple veil hangs be...
King of Cups
A king sits on a stone throne floating on a turbulent sea, holding a cup in one hand and a scepter in the other. A fish leaps on one side, a ship sails on the other. Upright, the K...
King of Pentacles
A king sits on a throne decorated with bull carvings, wearing a robe embroidered with grapevines. He holds a scepter in one hand and a golden pentacle in the other. His castle and ...
King of Swords
A king sits on a throne carved with butterflies and crescent moons, holding an upright sword. His expression is stern and impartial. Trees bend in the wind behind him. Upright, the...
King of Wands
A king sits on a throne decorated with lions and salamanders, holding a sprouting wand. A salamander at his feet bites its own tail, forming a circle. Upright, the King of Wands re...
Knight of Cups
An armored knight rides calmly on a white horse, extending a golden cup like an offering. A river flows beside him through a peaceful landscape. Upright, the Knight of Cups represe...
Knight of Pentacles
A knight sits on a heavy, patient draft horse in a freshly plowed field, holding a single pentacle. He and his horse are still, focused, and grounded. Upright, the Knight of Pentac...
Knight of Swords
An armored knight charges at full speed on a powerful horse, sword raised high, cloak streaming behind. Storm clouds churn overhead. Upright, the Knight of Swords represents ambiti...
Knight of Wands
An armored knight charges forward on a rearing horse, wand raised, his cloak and plume streaming behind him. Pyramids and a desert landscape form the backdrop. Upright, the Knight ...
Nine of Cups
A satisfied figure sits on a wooden bench, arms crossed contentedly, with nine golden cups arranged on a curved shelf behind him. Upright, the Nine of Cups is the "wish card" — it ...
Nine of Pentacles
An elegantly dressed woman stands in a lush vineyard, a hooded falcon on her gloved hand. Nine pentacles hang from the vines. A snail crosses the path. Upright, the Nine of Pentacl...
Nine of Swords
A figure sits up in bed, face in hands, nine swords hanging on the dark wall behind. The quilt is decorated with roses and astrological symbols. Upright, the Nine of Swords represe...
Nine of Wands
A weary, bandaged figure leans on a wand, eight more wands standing behind him like a fence. Upright, the Nine of Wands represents resilience, persistence, courage in the face of a...
Page of Cups
A young figure in a floral tunic holds a cup from which a small fish emerges, gazing at it with gentle surprise. The sea rolls behind him. Upright, the Page of Cups represents crea...
Page of Pentacles
A young figure stands in a green field, gazing intently at a single pentacle held aloft in both hands. Mountains rise in the distance. Upright, the Page of Pentacles represents amb...
Page of Swords
A youth stands on uneven ground, holding a sword aloft with both hands, looking over his shoulder. Wind whips the clouds and trees. Upright, the Page of Swords represents curiosity...
Page of Wands
A young figure stands in a barren landscape, holding a wand and gazing at it with curiosity and excitement. Feathers adorn his tunic. Upright, the Page of Wands represents enthusia...
Queen of Cups
A contemplative queen sits on a throne at the water's edge, holding an ornate covered cup and gazing into it. Sea creatures decorate her throne. Upright, the Queen of Cups represen...
Queen of Pentacles
A queen sits on a throne carved with fruit and cherubs, surrounded by a lush garden. She cradles a golden pentacle in her lap, and a rabbit hops at her feet. Upright, the Queen of ...
Queen of Swords
A queen sits on a stone throne high above the clouds, holding an upright sword in one hand, the other extended. Her crown is adorned with butterflies. A single bird flies in the cl...
Queen of Wands
A confident queen sits on a throne adorned with lions and sunflowers, holding a wand in one hand and a sunflower in the other. A black cat sits at her feet. Upright, the Queen of W...
Seven of Cups
A figure stands before seven cups floating in clouds, each holding a different vision — a castle, jewels, a wreath, a dragon, a head, a veiled figure, and a glowing shape. Upright,...
Seven of Pentacles
A farmer leans on a hoe, contemplating seven pentacles growing on a lush bush. Upright, the Seven of Pentacles represents patience, long-term investment, assessment of progress, an...
Seven of Swords
A figure sneaks away from an encampment carrying five swords, two remaining planted in the ground. He looks back over his shoulder. Upright, the Seven of Swords represents deceptio...
Seven of Wands
A figure stands on a hilltop, wielding a wand defensively against six wands attacking from below. One shoe is missing. Upright, the Seven of Wands represents perseverance, standing...
Six of Cups
In a garden, a child offers a cup filled with flowers to a smaller child. Six cups bloom around them before a medieval house. Upright, the Six of Cups represents nostalgia, childho...
Six of Pentacles
A wealthy merchant holds balanced scales in one hand while distributing coins to two kneeling beggars with the other. Six pentacles float above. Upright, the Six of Pentacles repre...
Six of Swords
A cloaked figure and a child sit in a boat being ferried across calm water toward a distant shore. Six swords stand in the bow. Upright, the Six of Swords represents transition, mo...
Six of Wands
A horseman wearing a laurel wreath rides through a crowd, holding a wand adorned with another wreath. The crowd raises their own wands in acclaim. Upright, the Six of Wands signifi...
Strength
Card VIII of the Major Arcana. A woman gently closes the jaws of a lion, an infinity symbol above her head. She wears a white robe and a garland of flowers. Upright, Strength repre...
Temperance
Card XIV of the Major Arcana. An angel with one foot on land and one in water pours liquid between two cups in a continuous flow. A path leads to distant mountains where a golden c...
Ten of Cups
A couple stands arm in arm beneath a rainbow of ten cups, their children dancing joyfully beside them. A peaceful home and rolling hills fill the background. Upright, the Ten of Cu...
Ten of Pentacles
An elder patriarch sits beneath an archway decorated with ten pentacles in the pattern of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. A couple and a child stand nearby, and two dogs play at the ...
Ten of Swords
A figure lies face-down with ten swords embedded in his back. The sky is black, but a golden dawn brightens the distant horizon over calm water. Upright, the Ten of Swords represen...
Ten of Wands
A figure struggles to carry ten heavy wands toward a distant town, bent under the weight. Upright, the Ten of Wands represents burden, responsibility, hard work, overcommitment, an...
The Chariot
Card VII of the Major Arcana. A warrior stands in a chariot drawn by one black and one white sphinx, holding no reins but a wand. A canopy of stars covers him, and a city lies behi...
The Devil
Card XV of the Major Arcana. A horned, winged figure crouches atop a pedestal where a naked man and woman stand chained — though the chains are loose enough to remove. An inverted ...
The Emperor
Card IV of the Major Arcana. The Emperor sits rigidly on a stone throne carved with ram heads, holding an ankh scepter and an orb. Mountains rise behind him. Upright, The Emperor r...
The Empress
Card III of the Major Arcana. The Empress reclines on a lush throne in a fertile garden, crowned with twelve stars and holding a scepter. A heart-shaped shield bearing the Venus sy...
The Fool
Card 0 of the Major Arcana. The Fool stands at the edge of a cliff, gazing upward with innocent trust, a white rose in one hand and a small pack in the other. A loyal dog leaps at ...
The Hanged Man
Card XII of the Major Arcana. A man hangs upside down from a living T-shaped tree, one leg crossed behind the other, a halo of golden light around his head. His expression is seren...
The Hermit
Card IX of the Major Arcana. A cloaked elder stands atop a mountain, holding a lantern containing a six-pointed star in one hand and a staff in the other. Upright, The Hermit signi...
The Hierophant
Card V of the Major Arcana. The Hierophant sits between two pillars wearing papal vestments, his right hand raised in benediction. Two acolytes kneel before him, and two crossed ke...
The High Priestess
Card II of the Major Arcana. The High Priestess sits between two pillars — one black (Boaz) and one white (Jachin) — before a veil decorated with pomegranates. She holds a scroll l...
The Lovers
Card VI of the Major Arcana. A man and woman stand beneath the archangel Raphael, who spreads his arms in blessing. Behind the woman grows the Tree of Knowledge with a serpent; beh...
The Magician
Card I of the Major Arcana. The Magician stands before a table bearing the four suit symbols — cup, pentacle, sword, and wand — representing mastery over all elements. One hand poi...
The Moon
Card XVIII of the Major Arcana. A full moon shines between two towers as a winding path leads from a pool into distant hills. A crayfish crawls from the water, and a dog and wolf h...
The Star
Card XVII of the Major Arcana. A naked woman kneels at a pool, pouring water from two jugs — one onto the land, one into the water. Eight stars shine above, one large and brilliant...
The Sun
Card XIX of the Major Arcana. A radiant sun shines over a walled garden where a joyful child rides a white horse, arms outstretched. Sunflowers bloom behind the wall. Upright, The ...
The Tower
Card XVI of the Major Arcana. Lightning strikes a tall stone tower, shattering its crown. Two figures fall from the heights as flames pour from the windows. The sky is black. Uprig...
The World
Card XXI of the Major Arcana. A dancing figure wrapped in a purple sash holds two wands within a great laurel wreath. The four winged creatures of the evangelists — lion, eagle, bu...
Three of Cups
Three women dance together in a circle, raising their cups in joyful toast. Fruits and flowers surround them. Upright, the Three of Cups represents friendship, celebration, communi...
Three of Pentacles
A sculptor works on a cathedral arch while a monk and an architect consult plans beside him. Three pentacles are carved into the stonework. Upright, the Three of Pentacles represen...
Three of Swords
Three swords pierce a red heart against a background of rain and grey clouds. Upright, the Three of Swords represents heartbreak, grief, sorrow, emotional pain, and the sharp clari...
Three of Wands
A figure stands on a cliff watching ships sail across the sea, three wands planted beside him. Upright, the Three of Wands signifies expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities, a...
Two of Cups
Two figures exchange cups beneath a caduceus topped by a winged lion's head. Upright, the Two of Cups represents partnership, mutual attraction, unified love, harmony in relationsh...
Two of Pentacles
A young man dances while juggling two pentacles connected by an infinity loop. Ships ride rolling waves in the background. Upright, the Two of Pentacles represents balance, adaptab...
Two of Swords
A blindfolded woman sits on a stone bench at the water's edge, holding two crossed swords over her chest. A crescent moon hangs in the sky. Upright, the Two of Swords represents in...
Two of Wands
A figure stands on a castle battlement holding a globe in one hand and a wand in the other. A second wand is fixed to the wall. The sea stretches into the distance. Upright, the Tw...
Wheel of Fortune
Card X of the Major Arcana. A great wheel turns in the sky, inscribed with the letters TARO (also ROTA), alchemical symbols, and Hebrew letters. Sphinx sits atop, Anubis descends, ...