Tarot Card Meanings

Tarot Card Meanings

***Masterlist of tarot card meanings. I want to support my fellow tarot readers with this post! Always keep in mind that these usually combine online sources with UPG. I am using tarot guidebooks and UPG, but still, always interpret based on your intuition, first and foremost. I hope someone finds this helpful!***

Major Arcana

The Fool - 0 - Upright: A free-spirited person, a foolish person, naivety, carefree, fun, childlike wonder, a beginner, a student, freedom, faith, laughter, curiosity, learning, new beginnings || Reversed: Foolishness, being too serious, need for childhood comforts, rigidity, recklessness, risk-taking, holding back, faithlessness, needing a plan, feeling lost, aimlessness

The Magician - 1 - Upright: A jack of all trades, an entrepreneur, a people person, resourcefulness, cunning, wit, ambition, inspired action, potential, intelligence, possibilities, the elements, opportunities || Reversed: A con-man, a cheater, a liar, trickery, manipulation, lost passion, too ambitious, poor-planning, untapped potential, lack of inspiration/motivation, lack of energy, feeling disconnected from life

The High Priestess - 2 - Upright: A wise person, a spiritual person, intuition, spiritual wisdom, the subconscious mind, spirituality, divine messages, trusting oneself, divinity, mystery, stillness, passivity, going with the flow || Reversed: Overthinking, emotional discomfort, unrest, ignoring intuition, needing to trust oneself, relying on the wisdom of others, ignoring emotions, secrets, withdrawal, silence

The Empress - 3 - Upright: A motherly person, an empath, generosity, compassion, nature, nurturing, harmony, femininity, sensuality, abundance, comfort, emotional support || Reversed: Overbearing, overprotective, lacking assertiveness, giving too much of yourself, needing self-love/self-care, a creative block, lacking empathy, emotional discord

The Emperor - 4 - Upright: A fatherly person, a confident person, tough love, protection, assertiveness, authority, structure, masculinity, establishment, personal power, hard-work || Reversed: A corrupt leader, ruling with an iron fist, taking advantage of others, power hungry, lacking confidence, lacking boundaries, rigidity, stoicism, greed, selfishness

The Hierophant - 5 - Upright: A teacher, a religious leader, religion, religious structure, tradition, conformity, marriage, union, sharing knowledge, education, institution, practicality || Reversed: A controlling person, rigid beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo, personal beliefs, refusing change, fear of the unknown, needing change, needing to research

The Lovers - 6 - Upright: A hopeless romantic, major decisions, humanity, mutual union, love, relationships, harmony, value alignments, young love, dependency, coexistence || Reversed: A selfish lover, needing self-love, disharmony, imbalance, disagreements, superficial relationships, indecisions, confusion, feeling torn, emotional discord, codependency

The Chariot - 7 - Upright: Boldness, impatience, success, determination, willpower, control, movement, taking action, major events, passion, confidence, moving forward || Reversed: Stagnation, impulsivity, aimlessness, opposition, self-discipline, slow goings, lacking control, burnout, anxiety, doubt, lack of passion, needing to take action

Strength - 8 - Upright: Strength, personal power, self-respect, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion, self-control, resilience || Reversed: Inner strength, needing to find strength in oneself, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion, anger, hidden weaknesses

The Hermit - 9 - Upright: An independent person, an introvert, time alone, meditation, self-reflection, wisdom, self-awareness, mindfulness, self-discovery, introspection || Reversed: A recluse, loneliness, withdrawal, isolation, feeling lost, a depressive period, negative thoughts, deep introspection

The Wheel of Fortune - 10 - Upright: Good luck, destiny, life cycles, a turning point, resolution, change, riding the waves of life, opportunities, taking a chance, repeating old cycles || Reversed: Bad luck, resistance to change, needing to submit to fate, need for control, resisting the flow of life, needing to take a chance, refusing to let go, breaking cycles

Justice - 11 - Upright: Justice, fairness, truth, law, morality, cause and effect, equality, fair decisions, balance, accountability, responsibility, honesty, consequences || Reversed: Dishonesty, injustice, unfairness, taking responsibility, lawlessness, unfavorable outcomes, scorn, falsity, fallacy

The Hanged Man - 12 - Upright: An enlightened person, new perspectives, changing perspectives, an unusual outlook, pause, surrender, letting go, enlightenment, reflection || Reversed: Indecision, lacking drive, unwise decisions, delays, being stuck, stalling, refusing personal growth, being misled, needing a perspective shift

Death - 13 - Upright: Shedding what no longer serves you, letting go of the old to make way for the new, transitions, transformation, changes, endings, rebirth, release, self-awareness || Reversed: Clinging to what no longer serves you, resistance to change, personal growth, inner purging, refusing to move on, living in the past, avoiding an ending

Temperance - 14 - Upright: Moderation, balance, patience, understanding, purpose, grounding, neutrality, living in the present || Reversed: Impatience, imbalance, excess, indulgence, self-healing, realignment, needing to ground, feeling out of place

The Devil - 15 - Upright: A cunning person, sexuality, boldness, sternness, addiction, attachment, control, indulgence, deception, self-acceptance, selfishness, pride in oneself || Reversed: An abuser, a manipulator, need for open-mindedness, needing freedom, exploring oneself, detachment, toxic relationships, selfishness, need for self-acceptance

The Tower - 16 - Upright: Major changes, unexpected change, upheaval, revelation, chaos, ruin, intense emotions, awakening || Reversed: Personal transformation, fear of change, delaying the inevitable, averting disaster, ignoring the truth of a situation

The Star - 17 - Upright: Hope, faith, wish fulfillment, good fortune, renewal, abundance, spirituality, spiritual guidance, a wish, trust || Reversed: Discontent, self-trust, poverty, disconnection, having hope despite it all, holding on, trying one's best

The Moon - 18 - Upright: Misunderstanding, illusion, dreams, the subconscious mind, important choices, intuition, risk, delusion, loss of clarity, confusion, deception, secrets || Reversed: Self-deception, inner confusion, overcoming fear, repressed emotions, finding the truth, gaining clarity, this confusion is a phase, release, magic, listen to one's intuition

The Sun - 19 - Upright: Happiness, abundance, success, positivity, fun, warmth, vitality, impulsivity, a period of harmony, inspiration || Reversed: Pessimism, being too bold, intense emotions, a depressive period, clouded clarity, hidden factors, cold energies, hostility

Judgement - 20 - Upright: Judgement, rebirth, awakening, absolution, inner calling, dynamic new beginnings, rising up, major choices || Reversed: Feeling down, harshly judging oneself, fearlessness, self-doubt, lost momentum, feeling purposeless, clouded judgement, spiritual blockages

The World - 21 - Upright: Completion, open-mindedness, integration, accomplishment, travel, union, happiness || Reversed: Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays, close-mindedness, expectations, feeling incomplete, feeling out of place

Minor Arcana

The Suit of Swords:

Ace of Swords - Upright: New ideas, mental clarity, breakthroughs, success, innovation || Reversed: Inner clarity, rethinking an idea, clouded judgement, creative blockages, impulsivity

Two of Swords - Upright: Difficult decisions, weighing your options, an impasse, avoidance || Reversed: Indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate, obstacles

Three of Swords - Upright: Anguish, heartbreak, turmoil, sorrow, grief, need for healing || Reversed: Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness, recovery, moving on

Four of Swords - Upright: Rest, discontent, meditation, contemplation, recuperation || Reversed: Exhaustion, burnout, deep contemplation, stagnation, needing self-reflection, needing unwanted rest

Five of Swords - Upright: Conflict, disagreement, competition, defeat, winning at all costs || Reversed: Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment, compromise, contempt

Six of Swords - Upright: Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage, moving on || Reversed: Personal transition, resistaning change, unfinished business, reluctance to move on, needing to let go

Seven fo Swords - Upright: Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically, thievery || Reversed: Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets, getting caught, trust issues

Eight of Swords - Upright: Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality, rigidity, refusing to face the truth || Reversed: Self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open-mindedness, needing change

Nine of Swords - Upright: Anxiety, nightmares, fear, worry, catastrophic thoughts, assuming the worst || Reversed: Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry, needing a break

Ten of Swords - Upright: Painful endings, deep emotional wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis || Reversed: Recovery, regeneration, resilience, resisting an inevitable end, unresolved traumas

Page of Swords - Upright: Talkative, lively, intellectual, new ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, communication, exchanging information, trustworthy, eager || Reversed: Self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste, too ambitious, fear of learning, obliviousness

Knight of Swords - Upright: Ambition, boldness, action, drive, quick-thinking, bravery, vigor || Reversed: An adversary, restlessness, lack of focus, impulsivity, burn-out, needing action

Queen of Swords - Upright: Calculated, concentrated, independence, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication, focus || Reversed: A cutthroat person, cold, being overly emotional, bitchiness, cold-heartedness, being easily influenced, lacking concentration

King of Swords - Upright: Disciplined, resilient, mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth, assertiveness || Reversed: Restrictive, authoritative, quiet power, inner truth, abuse of power, manipulation, lack of empathy

-

The Suit of Wands:

Ace of Wands - Upright: Inspiration, new beginnings, potential, growth, new opportunities || Reversed: An emerging idea, lack of direction, lack of inspiration, distractions, delays

Two of Wands - Upright: Future planning, progress, discovery, decisions, making long-term goals || Reversed: Personal goals, inner alignment, fear of the unknown, lack of planning, self-discovery

Three of Wands - Upright: Progress, expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities, motivation, leaving the past behind, moving on || Reversed: Lack of foresight, unexpected delays, procrastination, needing motivation, refusing to let go, stalls in personal healing

Four of Wands - Upright: Celebration, domestic harmony, peace, joy, relaxation, homecoming, invitation || Reversed: Personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with others, transition, needing relaxation

Five of Wands - Upright: Disagreement, tension, conflict, friendly competition, struggle, misunderstandings, miscommunications || Reversed: Inner conflict, conflict avoidance, tension release, an unsatisfactory compromise, agreeing to disagree

Six of Wands - Upright: Public recognition, progress, victory, self-confidence, rewards for your labors, outer validation || Reversed: Inner validation, needing to celebrate oneself, egotism, disrepute, lack of confidence, falling from grace, being overshadowed

Seven of Wands - Upright: Challenge, opposition, perseverance, self-protection, unfriendly competition, arguments, paranoia || Reversed: Exhaustion, giving up, being overwhelmed, being overprotective, trust issues, losing a competition or opportunity, needing rest

Eight of Wands - Upright: Speed, air travel, swift change, action, movement, passion, drive || Reversed: Delays, frustration, internal alignment, stalling, resisting change

Nine of Wands - Upright: Courage, resilience, persistence, test of faith, boundaries, hard-work || Reversed: Inner resources, struggle, feeling overwhelmed, being defensive, paranoia

Ten of Wands - Upright: Uphill climb, burden, extra responsibility, too much work, completion, labor || Reversed: Delegation, release, doing it all, carrying the burden, feeling overwhelmed, putting too much in to something, little or no reward for one's efforts

Page of Wands - Upright: Enthusiasm, free-spirited, inspiration, discovery, ideas, exploration, limitless potential || Reversed: Directionless, a hopeless optimist, redirecting energy, newly-formed ideas, self-limiting beliefs, a spiritual path, needing enthusiasm

Knight of Wands - Upright: Passion, drive, motivated, energy, vigor, adventure, inspired action, pushing forward || Reversed: Impulsive, shortsighted, haste, delays, scattered energy, struggling to move forward, spiritual blockages, lacking inspiration, feeling unmotivated

Queen of Wands - Upright: Vibrant, determined, exuberance, courage, confidence, a social butterfly || Reversed: Demanding, codependency, self-respect, self-confidence, introversion, reclusion, connecting to one's inner self

King of Wands - Upright: A natural leader, an entrepreneur, vision, honor, leadership, resourcefulness, refinement || Reversed: Perfectionist, ruthless, haste, impulsivity, self-reliance, high expectations, needing to listen to intuition

-

The Suit of Cups:

Ace of Cups - Upright: Abundance, love, new relationships, compassion, creativity || Reversed: Self-love, intuition, repressed emotions, needing to open up, deprivation of love

Two of Cups - Upright: Unified love, partnership, a healthy relationship, mutual attraction, genuine love, expressing love || Reversed: Self-love, breaks-ups, disharmony, distrust, unreciprocated love, an unhealthy relationship, an imbalanced relationship/partnership

Three of Cups - Upright: Celebration, friendship, collaborations, creativity, fun, trust, making new friends, enjoying oneself || Reversed: Independence, hardcore partying, alone time, loneliness, "three's a crowd", mistrust, betrayal in friendships, cutting people off, gossip

Four of Cups - Upright: Apathy, meditation, contemplation, reevaluation, self-reflection, refusing help || Reversed: Retreat, withdrawal, independence, needing self-reflection, rethinking alignment, anhedonia

Five of Cups - Upright: Regret, failure, disappointment, discontent, pessimism, focusing on what you no longer have rather than what you do have || Reversed: Personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on, needing optimism, needing to let go

Six of Cups - Upright: Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy, childishness, "the good old days" || Reversed: Living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness, naivety, needing familial connection, nostalgia

Seven of Cups - Upright: Opportunities, wishful thinking, choices, illusion, materialism || Reversed: Alignment, personal values, greed, overwhelmed by choices, indecision

Eight of Cups - Upright: Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism, an unsatisfying resolution, moving on, healing from trauma || Reversed: Trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, walking away, moving on, unresolved trauma

Nine of Cups - Upright: Contentment, abundance, gratitude, satisfaction, wish come true, gratification || Reversed: Inner happiness, dissatisfaction, overindulgence, materialism, ingratitude

Ten of Cups - Upright: Divine love, marriage, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment || Reversed: Disconnection, divorce, struggling relationships, misaligned values, disharmony

Page of Cups - Upright: Playful, mischievous, creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility, youthfulness || Reversed: Childish, misleading, new ideas, doubting intuition, creative blockages, emotional immaturity, needing creative expression

Knight of Cups - Upright: Romantic, charming, generous, creativity, imagination, beauty, romance, charisma || Reversed: Ulterior motives, self-serving, overactive imagination, jealousy, moodiness, being unrealistic, selfishness

Queen of Cups - Upright: Calm, compassionate, emotional stability, intuition, going with the flow, care, empathy || Reversed: Giving in to one's emotions, insecurities, inner feelings, self-care, self-love, co-dependency, being overly emotional

King of Cups - Upright: Compassionate, compromising, emotional balance, diplomacy, understanding, communication, agreement || Reversed: Temperamental, impressionable, moodiness, self-compassion, inner feelings, emotional manipulation, emotional abuse

-

The Suit of Pentacles:

Ace of Pentacles - Upright: A new financial or career opportunity, manifestation, abundance, wealth, success || Reversed: Lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight, financial instability, failure, career loss

Two of Pentacles - Upright: Balance, adaptability, time management, responsibilities, prioritization || Reversed: Over-committment, flakiness, disorganization, reprioritization, irresponsibility

Three of Pentacles - Upright: Hard work, collaboration, teamwork, learning, implementation || Reversed: Disharmony, disputes, disalignment, working alone, needing teamwork

Four of Pentacles - Upright: Saving money, conservatism, security, scarcity, control || Reversed: Over-spending, greed, self-protection, financial instability, needing self-control

Five of Pentacles - Upright: Financial loss, worry, poverty, isolation, a lacking mindset || Reversed: Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty, lack of faith, trust issues, self-reliance

Six of Pentacles - Upright: Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity || Reversed: Stinginess, self-care, unpaid debt, one-sided charity, needing to accept help

Seven of Pentacles - Upright: Vision, perseverance, sustainable results, investment, and looking at the bigger picture || Reversed: Short-sightedness, limited success, poor investment, lack of vision, needing long-term goals

Eight of Pentacles - Upright: Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, refinement, mastery, skill development || Reversed: Self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity, lack of skill, needing refinement

Nine of Pentacles - Upright: Abundance, gratitude, self-sufficiency, culmination, luxury || Reversed: Self-worth, overinvesting in work, hustling, ingratitude, needing self-reliance

Ten of Pentacles - Upright: Wealth, inheritance, retirement, financial stability, long-term success, family || Reversed: Corrupted wealth, financial failure, delayed retirement, familial disconnection, long-term failure

Page of Pentacles - Upright: Carefree, optimistic, manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development, financial freedom, needing to watch spending || Reversed: Careless, wasteful, lack of progress, procrastination, learning from failure, wasted potential, missed opportunity

Knight of Pentacles - Upright: Persistent, hopeful, drive for success, hard work, routine, productivity, conservatism, rigidity || Reversed: Opportunistic, selfish, self-discipline, feeling stuck, boredom, perfectionism, high expectations

Queen of Pentacles - Upright: A motherly figure, practical, nurturing, providing financially, being a working parent, struggling with time management, working hard || Reversed: Issues with prioritization, struggles with commitments, financial independence, self-care, work-home conflicts, needing to relax, needing to reevaluate priorities

King of Pentacles - Upright: A natural leader, considerate, wealth, financial security, business success, discipline, abundance || Reversed: Obsessive, stubborn, financially inept, greedy, envious, power hungry, needing to reevaluate personal values

~~~~~~~~~

***I apologize for any typos and hope this is helpful to someone! Take care of yourselves, and have a great day.❤️***