Tarotly Reference
Tarot Card Meanings
A complete English guide to the 78 tarot cards, beginning with the Classical Tarotly deck and structured for upright, reversed, and contextual readings.
Displayed deck
Major Arcana

The Fool
Beginnings / Innocence / Risk

The Magician
Manifestation / Will / Skill

The High Priestess
Intuition / Mystery / Silence

The Empress
Abundance / Nurture / Creation

The Emperor
Authority / Structure / Boundaries

The Hierophant
Tradition / Teaching / Belief

The Lovers
Choice / Union / Alignment

The Chariot
Willpower / Direction / Discipline

Strength
Courage / Patience / Compassion

The Hermit
Solitude / Wisdom / Reflection

Wheel of Fortune
Cycles / Change / Timing

Justice
Truth / Fairness / Accountability

The Hanged Man
Surrender / Perspective / Pause

Death
Transformation / Endings / Release

Temperance
Balance / Patience / Integration

The Devil
Bondage / Desire / Temptation

The Tower
Upheaval / Revelation / Collapse

The Star
Hope / Healing / Renewal

The Moon
Uncertainty / Dreams / Fear

The Sun
Joy / Clarity / Success

Judgement
Awakening / Reckoning / Renewal

The World
Completion / Integration / Fulfillment
Wands

Ace of Wands
Inspiration / Desire / Initiative

Two of Wands
Planning / Vision / Choice

Three of Wands
Expansion / Foresight / Progress

Four of Wands
Celebration / Home / Milestone

Five of Wands
Conflict / Competition / Friction

Six of Wands
Victory / Recognition / Confidence

Seven of Wands
Defense / Courage / Challenge

Eight of Wands
Speed / Messages / Momentum

Nine of Wands
Resilience / Endurance / Vigilance

Ten of Wands
Burden / Responsibility / Overload

Page of Wands
Curiosity / Exploration / Message

Knight of Wands
Action / Adventure / Passion

Queen of Wands
Confidence / Charisma / Courage

King of Wands
Vision / Leadership / Enterprise
Cups

Ace of Cups
Love / Compassion / Opening

Two of Cups
Partnership / Mutuality / Connection

Three of Cups
Friendship / Celebration / Community

Four of Cups
Apathy / Reflection / Withdrawal

Five of Cups
Grief / Loss / Regret

Six of Cups
Memory / Kindness / Nostalgia

Seven of Cups
Fantasy / Choice / Illusion

Eight of Cups
Departure / Search / Truth

Nine of Cups
Satisfaction / Wish / Pleasure

Ten of Cups
Harmony / Belonging / Family

Page of Cups
Tenderness / Message / Imagination

Knight of Cups
Romance / Offering / Idealism

Queen of Cups
Compassion / Intuition / Depth

King of Cups
Steadiness / Compassion / Maturity
Swords

Ace of Swords
Clarity / Truth / Breakthrough

Two of Swords
Stalemate / Choice / Tension

Three of Swords
Heartbreak / Sorrow / Truth

Four of Swords
Rest / Recovery / Stillness

Five of Swords
Conflict / Defeat / Hollow Victory

Six of Swords
Transition / Passage / Relief

Seven of Swords
Strategy / Secrecy / Avoidance

Eight of Swords
Restriction / Fear / Belief

Nine of Swords
Anxiety / Rumination / Night Fear

Ten of Swords
Ending / Collapse / Finality

Page of Swords
Curiosity / Study / Observation

Knight of Swords
Speed / Conviction / Argument

Queen of Swords
Truth / Boundaries / Perception

King of Swords
Judgment / Logic / Authority
Pentacles

Ace of Pentacles
Opportunity / Seed / Stability

Two of Pentacles
Balance / Flexibility / Juggling

Three of Pentacles
Collaboration / Craft / Teamwork

Four of Pentacles
Security / Control / Saving

Five of Pentacles
Hardship / Isolation / Support

Six of Pentacles
Generosity / Exchange / Fairness

Seven of Pentacles
Patience / Assessment / Harvest

Eight of Pentacles
Practice / Craft / Mastery

Nine of Pentacles
Independence / Abundance / Ease

Ten of Pentacles
Legacy / Family / Wealth

Page of Pentacles
Study / Opportunity / Practice

Knight of Pentacles
Reliability / Routine / Duty

Queen of Pentacles
Nurture / Practical Care / Comfort

King of Pentacles
Stewardship / Wealth / Leadership