Tarot Card Meanings
Every card in the 78-card deck, explained the way I read them after 25+ years at the table — upright and reversed, in love, career, money, wellbeing and big decisions. Pick any card below, or start with today's draw from the free daily tarot.
Looking for the Oracle Belline, Lenormand or Grand Etteilla? See the other decks I explain.
Five groups, 78 cards
A tarot deck has two parts. The 22 major arcana deal with big life themes and turning points. The other 56 cards are split into four suits, families of 14 cards (Ace to Ten, then Page, Knight, Queen and King), each looking at one area of everyday life. Choose a group to jump to its cards.
Major Arcana
The 22 Major Arcana cards, often used to reflect on major themes and transitions, from The Fool through The World.
Wands
The suit associated with fire, energy, work, ambition, and new initiatives.
Cups
The suit associated with water, love, feelings, friendship, and emotional connection.
Swords
The suit associated with air, thoughts, words, truth, and difficult decisions.
Pentacles
The suit associated with earth, money, home, wellbeing, and practical foundations.
Oracle decks I also explain
These are separate decks with their own pictures, numbering and meanings. Each has its own library of card guides.
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