Tarot Card Meanings and Interpretations for the 78 Tarot Cards

The Tarot is made up of 78 Tarot cards, including 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards across four suits (Cups, Pentacles, Swords and Wands). Each card has its own traditional meaning, with that meaning depending on whether the card is in the upright or reversed position. Discover the meanings and interpretations of each of the 78 Tarot cards below.

Please note that the following card meanings are intended as a guide only. Accurate Tarot readings require many years' experience and a deep understanding of the Tarot, with different readers interpreting the cards in their own unique way.

Major Arcana

The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards and reflect key archetypes or spiritual lessons in our life

• Go to the Major Arcana

Minor Arcana

The Minor Arcana consists for four suits, each with 14 cards. The Minor Arcana reflect the day-to-day activities in our lives

• The Suit of Cups
• The Suit of Pentacles
• The Suit of Swords
• The Suit of Wands

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