Tarot Meanings
Pips, hearts, spades, or diamonds.
Synchronicity
Love, hate, divorce, marriage, dating, money, income, job, employment, fired, disability, injury, changing jobs, new career, PanGaia, Sage Woman, New Witch, Crone, Maiden, Mother, baby, infertility, new age, religion, Wicca, witch, Wheel of the Year, Mabon, Samhain, Lugnasadh, Imbolc, Ostara, Maypole, Gender, Personality, Magickal purpose, Magickal uses, God, Goddess, Element, Direction, Planet, Tools, Oil, Herb, Wood, animal, Stones, Raven Moon, Beltane, Summer Solstice, Lammas, Moon of Spirits Passed, Yule, honesty, sincerety, secret, confidential, withholding, illness, death, depression, saddness, need direction, need help, unemployment, financial ruin, answers, questions, air, fire, earth, water, north, south, east, west, lottery, sunshine, nighttime, daylight, sunrise, wicca, quabahla, seasons, spring, summer, winter, fall, sabbat, halloween, christmas, easter, children, elderly, disappearance, murder, mystery, pets, dog, cat, protection, amulet,
Basic Tarot Card Meanings
The Major ArcanaThe FoolUpright: New beginnings, new adventures, new opportunities,
unlimited possibilities, pleasure, passion, thoughtlessness,
rashness
Reverse: A bad decision, indecision, apathy, hesitation,
a faulty choice
The MagicianUpright: Originality, creativity, skill, will-power, self
confidence, dexterity, sleight of hand
Reverse: Weakness in will, insecurity, delay, no imagination
The High PriestessUpright: Wisdom, knowledge, learning, intuition, purity,
virtue, a lack of patience, a teacher
Reverse: Ignorance, lack of understanding, selfishness,
shallowness
The EmpressUpright: Action, development, accomplishment,
mother/sister/wife, evolution
Reverse: Vacillation, inaction, lack on concentration,
indecision, anxiety, infidelity
The EmperorUpright: Accomplishment, confidence, wealth, stability,
leadership, father/brother/husband, achievement, a capable person
Reverse: Immaturity, indecision, feebleness, petty emotions,
lack of strength
The HierophantUpright: A need to conform, social approval, bonded to the
conventions of society
Reverse: Unconventionality, unorthodoxy, an inventor
or
Upright: Mercy, kindness, forgiveness, compassion, conformity,
a sense of historical importance, inspiration
Reverse: Foolish generosity, errors are repeated, impotence,
vulnerability, frailty, unorthodoxy
The LoversUpright: Love, harmony, trust, honor, the beginning of a
romance, optimism, a meaningful relationship/affair
Reverse: Unreliability, separation, frustration in love,
fickleness, untrustworthy
The ChariotUpright: Perseverance, a journey, a rushed decision, adversity,
turmoil, vengeance
Reverse: Unsuccessful, defeat, failure, last minute loss,
vanquishment
StrengthUpright: Strength, courage, conviction, energy, determination,
action, heroism, virility
Reverse: Weakness, pettiness, sickness, tyranny, lack of
faith, abuse of power
The HermitUpright: Counsel, inner strength, prudence, caution, vigilance,
patience, withdrawal, annulment, a loner
Reverse: Imprudence, hastiness, rashness, foolish acts,
immaturity
The Wheel of FortuneUpright: Destiny, fortune, a special gain, an unusual
loss, end of a problem, unexpected events, advancement, progress
Reverse: Failure, bad luck, interruption, outside influences,
bad fate, unexpected events
JusticeUpright: Harmony, balance, equality, righteousness, virtue,
honor, advice, a considerate person
Reverse: Bias, false accusations, intolerance, unfairness,
abuse
The Hanged ManUpright: Suspension, change, reversal, boredom, abandonment,
sacrifice, readjustment, improvement, rebirth
Reverse: Unwillingness to make an effort, false prophecy,
useless sacrifice
DeathUpright: Transformation, making way for the new, unexpected
change, loss, failure, illness or death, bad luck
Reverse: Stagnation, immobility, slow changes, a narrow
escape, cheating death
TemperanceUpright: Moderation, temperance, patience, harmony, fusion,
good influence, confidence
Reverse: Discord, conflict, disunion, hostility, frustration,
impatience
The DevilUpright: Ravage, weird or strange experience, downfall,
unexpected failure, controversy, violence, disaster, an ill-tempered
person
Reverse: Divorce, release, handicaps are overcome,
enlightenment
The TowerUpright: A sudden change, abandonment of past, ending a
friendship, unexpected events, disruption, bankruptcy, downfall, loss of
money or security
Reverse: Following old ways, a rut, entrapment, caught in a bad
situation, imprisonment
The StarUpright: Hope, faith, inspiration, optimism, insight, spiritual
love, pleasure, balance
Reverse: Unfulfilled hopes, disappointment, dreams are
crushed, bad luck, imbalance
The MoonUpright: Deception, trickery, disillusionment, error, danger,
disgrace, double-dealing
Reverse: Deception is discovered before damage can be done,
trifling mistakes, taking advantage of someone
The SunUpright: Satisfaction, accomplishment, success, love, joy,
engagement or a happy marriage
Reverse: Unhappiness, loneliness, canceled plans, broken
engagement or marriage, a clouded future, a lack of friends
Judgment
or
RejuvenationUpright: Awakening, renewal, a well lived life, better health,
a quickened mind
Reverse: Fear of death, failure, possible loss, ill health
or
Upright: Atonement, judgment, the need to forgive,
rejuvenation, rebirth, improvement, development, promotion, efforts are
rewarded
Reverse: Delay, disappointment, indecision, procrastination,
theft, worry
The WorldUpright: Completion, perfection, recognition, honors, the end
result, success, fulfillment, triumph, eternal life
Reverse: Imperfection, lack of vision, disappointment
The Minor Arcana
Wands
Usually predict energy, growth, enterprise, animation, and glory.Ace of wandsUpright: A creative beginning, a new business venture, a
profitable journey, an inheritance, a new career, a birth in the family
Reversed: Selfishness may spoil the venture, setbacks for a
new enterprise, a journey may be put off, a lack of determination
Two of WandsUpright: A kind and generous person, an interest in science,
patience, creative ability, courage, good things to come
Reversed: Caution is advised against impatience, a possible
domination by others
Three of WandsUpright: A cooperation in business affairs, trade and commerce,
success brought by a good partnership, practical help may come from a
successful person
Reversed: A tendency to scatter energies, mistakes are made
through carelessness, disappointment, caution against pride and
arrogance
Four of WandsUpright: The beauty of the harvest home, perfected work,
prosperity, peace, celebration after labor, end of romance in marriage,
happy holidays to come
Reversed: Learning to appreciate the little things in life,
beauty of nature, peace, harmony
Five of WandsUpright: Competition, possibility of a lawsuit or quarrel,
obstacles, courage
Reversed: Harmony, new opportunities, generosity
Six of WandsUpright: Good news, victory, success after labor, helpful
friends, leadership during journey
Reversed: Rewards are delayed, postponed trip, bad news, an
insolent winner, pride in riches/success
Seven of WandsUpright: The ability to "hold one's own" against
adversaries, stiff competition in business, a fight won, a fight one may
have to face soon, victory, energy, courage
Reversed: The threat will pass by, don't let others take
advantage, caution against indecision, patience
Eight of WandsUpright: A Goal is approaching, new ideas, a journey by air,
love will find its mark, love of open air, gardens, meadows
Reversed: Jealousy, violence, quarrels, domestic disputes, a force
of courage or boldness is applied to suddenly
Nine of WandsUpright: Preparedness, eventual victory, good health, strength
in reserve, tendency to obstinacy
Reversed: Unpreparedness, refusal to fight, weakness in
character, ill health, bending over adversity
Ten of WandsUpright: An oppressive load, pain, all plans or projects
ruined, complete failure
Reversed: Strength, energy, a desire to ruin the happiness of
others, a clever person
Page of WandsUpright: Brilliance, courage, beauty, sudden anger or love,
great enthusiasm, a messenger
Reversed: Superficial, theatrical, unstable, a broken heart,
bad news to come
Knight of WandsUpright: An impetuous nature, generous friend, a lover, haste,
a journey, the coming or going of a matter is of much concern
Reversed: Discord, work interrupted, jealousy,
narrow-mindedness, suspicion, the journey is delayed
Queen of WandsUpright: A woman, fondness of nature or of the home,
attraction, command, someone who is well liked or honorable
Reversed: Strict, domineering, a jealous and revengeful
nature, deceit, infidelity
King of WandsUpright: A gentlemen, father, passionate, generous, noble, a
good leader
Reversed: Severe, unyielding, strict, intolerance, prejudice,
quarrels
Cups
Usually predict love, happiness, fertility, and beauty.Ace of CupsUpright: The beginning of love, joy, beauty, or good health
Reverse: Hesitancy to accept the things that come from
the heart, love under a selfish grasp, egotism
Two of CupsUpright: A new romance, a well balanced friendship is
beginning, harmony, cooperation
Reverse: A loss of balance in a relationship, a violent
passion, love turning bad, a misunderstanding
Three of CupsUpright: A good fortune in love, a happy conclusion, unknown
talents are discovered, a sensitive and sympathetic person, hospitality
Reverse: Pain, gossip, unknown talents remain hidden,
overindulgence
Four of CupsUpright: Reevaluation, a dissatisfaction with success, kindness
may come from others
Reverse: New relationships possible, new goals, new ambitions,
action
Five of CupsUpright: Sorrow, loss of a loved one, a broken marriage,
disillusionment, vain regret
Reversed: Return of hope, new relationships are beginning,
return of a loved one, courage is summoned from within
Six of CupsUpright: A gift from a childhood acquaintance, happiness and
pleasure brought from the past, good memories, a new friendship, a gift
from an admirer, new opportunities
Reverse: Living in the past, outworn friendships,
disappointment
Seven of CupsUpright: A long-worked imagination, unable to choose one's
direction in life, illusory success
Reverse: A good use of determination, will-power, a
definite path will be chosen
Eight of CupsUpright: An abandonment of one's current path in life,
disappointment in love, misery and repining without cause, desire to
leave on'e success for something higher
Reverse: Search for pleasure, seeking joy or success, a new
love interest
Nine of CupsUpright: An assured future, physical well-being, a wish may
come true
Reverse: A lack in money, overindulgence, illness, a wish
may not come true
Ten of CupsUpright: A happy family life, true friendships, lasting
happiness
Reverse: A family quarrel, loss of a friendship, children
may turn against their parents, waste
Page of CupsUpright: Gentleness, sweetness, kindness, an interest in poetry
or art, news
Reverse: Selfishness, little desire to create, a poor
imagination
Knight of CupsUpright: Intelligence, romantic dreamer, the coming or going of
an emotional matter
Reverse: Trickery, fraud, sensuality, idleness, an untruthful
person
Queen of CupsUpright: Imagination out-ways one's common sense, a good wife
or loving mother, happiness, gentle, a good natured person
Reverse: An over-active imagination, perverse, pleasure and happiness
may turn bitter
King of CupsUpright: A business man, a man of law, kindness, a considerate
person, a willingness to take on responsibility, and enjoyment of the
arts or sciences
Reverse: A powerful man but a double-dealer, crafty,
violent, scandal
Swords
Usually predict aggression, force, ambition, courage, strife,
misfortuneAce of SwordsUpright: Beginning of a victory, ability to love and hate with
ardor, a valiant leader may be born
Reverse: Caution when trying to use power to gain an ending,
obstacles, tyranny
Two of SwordsUpright: Well balanced emotions are needed, indecision, trouble
ahead, in need of direction
Reverse: Release, beware when dealing with the unscrupulous
Three of SwordsUpright: Affections may experience "stormy weather",
lovers separated, possible civil war
Reverse: Disorder, confusion, loss, sorrow due to loss
Four of SwordsUpright: Rest after strife, retreat, temporary exile, a change
back to the "active life"
Reverse: Renewed activity, social unrest, labor strikes
Five of SwordsUpright: Failure, defeat, cowardliness, cruelty, an empty
victory
Reverse: A lesser chance of loss or defeat, an empty victory,
unfairness in dealings
Six of SwordsUpright: A journey, passage away from sorrow, harmony will
prevail
Reverse: Journey will be postponed, no way out of present
obstacles or difficulties
Seven of SwordsUpright: An unwise attempt, unreliability, betrayal, insolence,
spying, possible failure
Reverse: Excessive help is given, good advice, counsel, stolen
items are returned
Eight of SwordsUpright: Restricted action, indecision, censure, temporary
illness, weakness, a prisoner
Reverse: Relaxation, new beginnings possible, freedom
Nine of SwordsUpright: Suffering, doubt, desolation, illness, injury, death
of a loved one, suspicion, cruelty, misery, loss, dishonesty,
pitilessness, slander
Reverse: Healing over time, unselfishness, patience, good news
of a loved one
Ten of SwordsUpright: Sudden misfortune, ruin of plans, defeat, failure,
pain and tears
Reverse: Evil forces are overthrown, courage, some success,
better health
Page of SwordsUpright: Dexterity, grace, diplomacy, understanding, an
upsetting message
Reverse: A cunning person, an imposture, ill health,
unexpected events
Knight of SwordsUpright: A headlong rush into life, a strong man, bravery, a
skillful and clever person, an unexpected coming or going of a matter
Reverse: Tyranny, a troublemaker, a crafty and secretive
person
Queen of SwordsUpright: A quick and confident decision, a widow, one who can
bear their sorrow
Reverse: Cruelty due to keen observations, a sly and deceitful
person, narrowmindedness, a gossip
King of SwordsUpright: A judge, a powerful commander, a firm friendship
holder but often overcautious, a wise counselor
Reverse: Evil intentions, an obstinate person, decisions or
judgments may seem unfair
Pentacles
Usually predict money, industry, and material gainAce of PentaclesUpright: A new business venture, the beginning of prosperity,
beginning of happiness or pleasure
Reverse: Possible greed or misery, money may not be
everything
Two of PentaclesUpright: The ability to handle multiple situations, harmony is
maintained during change, new projects may be difficult, expect a
helpful message
Reverse: Difficulty with handling problems, expect a
discouraging message
Three of PentaclesUpright: Reward for skills or abilities, approval, success
through effort
Reverse: Quality in workmanship is neglected, good
work is expended due to a preoccupation with money, common place ideals
or ambitions
Four of PentaclesUpright: Love of power or money, a lack of give-and-take,
miserly or ungenerous nature
Reverse: Some earthly possessions may be lost, obstacles or
delays in business affairs, a spendthrift.
Five of PentaclesUpright: Loneliness, destitution, loss of possessions, poor
health, despair due to spiritual impoverishment
Reverse: New employment, revived courage, a new interest
Six of PentaclesUpright: Sharing of prosperity, one will soon receive what is
rightfully theirs, charity, gifts, philanthropy, three-fold
Reverse: Bribes, unfairness, prosperity is threatened,
jealousy, miserliness
Seven of PentaclesUpright: Effort and hard work will cause growth, a pause during
development, reevaluations
Reverse: Little progress, impatience, anxiety, investments may
be unprofitable
Eight of PentaclesUpright: Learning a trade or profession, employment is coming
soon, skill, handiwork, small money gain
Reverse: Skills are not being used properly, a dislike of
hard work, ambition is void
Nine of PentaclesUpright: Well-being, things in life are enjoyed alone,
solitude, a green thumb
Reverse: Loss is possible, danger from thieves, caution
Ten of PentaclesUpright: Stable family, gain in wealth, property is acquired
Reverse: Family misfortune, caution, mind is dull,
slothfulness
Page of PentaclesUpright: Scholar, generosity, kindness, a careful person,
learning new ideas/opinions
Reverse: Wastefulness, luxury, rebellious, opposing
ideas/opinions, bad news
Knight of PentaclesUpright: Trustworthy, a heavy and dull outlook, patience,
accepting of responsibilities, an animal lover, a nature lover, the
coming/going of a matter
Reverse: Irresponsible, impatience, timidness, carelessness, a standstill
in affairs
Queen of PentaclesUpright: Intelligence, thoughtfulness, a creative person,
talents are used well, melancholy
Reverse: Too much dependence, neglected duties, mistrust,
suspicion, not a very creative person
King of PentaclesUpright: A chief of industry or a banker, a reliable person, a
married man, solid, steadiness
Reverse: Materialistic, slow to anger, 'head is on the
ground", bribes
