The Major Arcana (22 Cards)

The 22 Major Arcana cards represents the soul’s journey, often called
The Fool’s Journey. These cards point to major influences, karmic lessons, and pivotal moments.

  • The Fool

    New beginnings, faith, adventure

  • The Magician

    Manifestation, skill, personal power

  • The High Priestess

    Intuition, mystery, inner wisdom

  • The Empress

    Creation, abundance, nurturing

  • The Emperor

    Structure, authority, stability

  • The Hierophant

    Intuition, Tradition, spiritual teaching, inner wisdom

  • The Lovers

    Choices, relationships, alignment

  • The Chariot

    Determination, victory, control

  • Strength

    Courage, compassion, inner power

  • The Hermit

    Reflection, solitude, guidance

  • Wheel of Fortune

    Cycles, fate, change

  • Justice

    Truth, balance, accountability

  • The Hanged Man

    Surrender,new perspective

  • Death

    Transformation, endings, rebirth

  • Temperance

    Balance, Harmony Patience

  • The Devil

    Attachment, Shadow self

  • The Tower

    Sudden Change, Awakening

  • The Star

    Hope, Healing, renewal

  • The Moon

    Illusion, Fear, Intuition

  • The Sun

    Joy, Success, Clarity

  • Judgement

    Awakening, Calling, renewal

  • The World

    Completion & Fullfillment

The Minor Arcana (56 Cards)

The Minor Arcana reflects everyday experiences and is
divided into four suits, each aligned with an element and area of life.

  • dark fiery night

    Wands ~ Fire

    Passion, action, creativity, ambition

  • water rumbling at night

    Cups ~ Water

    Emotions, relationships, intuition

  • windy dark night

    Swords ~ Air

    Thoughts, communication, conflict

  • dark earthy night

    Pentacles ~ Earth

    Work, money, stability, health

  • Upright vs. Reversed Cards

    Some readers use reversed (upside-down) cards, while others do not.

    1. Upright Cards ~ Express the card’s outward or direct energy
    2. Reversed Cards ~ May indicate blocked energy, inner focus, delays, or shadow aspects.

    There is no “right or wrong” method—choose what aligns with your practice.

  • Court Cards

    1. Page ~ Curiosity, learning, messages
    2. Knight ~ Action, pursuit, movement
    3. Queen ~Inner mastery, emotional or mental maturity
    4. King ~ Leadership, authority, control
  • Ace to 10

    1. Ace ~ New beginnings, potential
    2. Two ~ Balance, choice
    3. Three ~ Growth, collaboration
    4. Four ~ Stability, structure
    5. Five ~ Conflict, change
    6. Six ~ Harmony, progress
    7. Seven ~ Reflection, challenge
    8. Eight ~ Movement, mastery
    9. Nine ~ Completion, fulfillment
    10. Ten ~ Endings, culmination
  • Tarot Reading Combines:

    1. Traditional meanings
    2. Intuition and symbolism
    3. The question asked
    4. Card placement in a spread
  • Popular Beginner Spreads

    1. One-Card Pull ~ Daily guidance
    2. Three-Card Spread ~ Past / Present / Future
    3. Situation–Challenge–Advice ~ Clarity-focused reading
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