The Major Arcana |
The Card | Upright | Reverse |
The Fool | beginnings possibilities, pleasure, thoughtlessness, adventure, opportunity | indecision, hesitation, injustice, apathy, bad choice |
The Magician | creativity, self-confidence, dexterity, sleight of hand,will-power, skill | delay, unimaginative, insecurity, lack of self-confidence |
The Empress | development, accomplishment action, evolution | inaction, lack on concentration, vacillation, anxiety, infidelity |
The High Priestess | knowledge, wisdom, learning, intuition, impatience, virtue, purity | selfishness, shallowness, misunderstanding, ignorance |
The Hierophant | mercy, conformity, forgiveness, social approval, bonded, inspiration | vulnerability, unconventionality, foolish generosity, impotence, frailty, unorthodoxy |
The Lovers | harmony, trust,romance, optimism, honor, love, harmony | separation, frustration, unreliability,fickleness, untrustworthy |
The Hermit | inner strength, prudence, withdrawal, caution, vigilance | hastiness, rashness,immaturity, imprudence, foolishness |
The Chariot | perseverance, rushed decision, turmoil, vengeance, adversity | vanquishment, defeat, failure, unsuccessful |
Strength | courage, conviction, strength, determination, action, heroism, virility | pettiness, sickness, unfaithfulness, weakness |
Justice | equality, righteousness, virtue, honor, harmony, balance | false accusation, unfairness, abuse, biased |
The Wheel of Fortune | unexpected events, advancement, destiny, fortune, progress | interruption, outside influences, failure, bad luck |
The Moon | Upright:double-dealing Deception, disillusionment, trickery, error, danger, disgrace | trifling mistakes, deception discovered, negative advantage |
The Sun | accomplishment, success, love, joy, happy marriage, satisfaction | loneliness, canceled plans, unhappiness, break ups |
The Star | balance, pleasure, optimism, insight, spiritual love, hope, faith | disappointment, bad luck, imbalance, broken dreams |
The Devil | downfall, unexpected failure, controversy, ravage, disaster, ill tempered | release, enlightenment, divorce, recovery |
The Hanged Man | change, reversal, boredom, improvement, rebirth, suspension, change | false prophecy, useless sacrifice, unwillingness |
Death | unexpected change, loss, failure, transformation, death, bad luck | immobility, slow changes, cheating, death, stagnation |
Temperance | temperance, patience, good influence, confidence, moderation | conflict, disunion, frustration, impatience, discord |
The Tower | disruption, abandonment, end of friendship, bankruptcy, downfall, unexpected events | entrapment, imprisonment, old ways, rustic |
Judgment | awakening, renewal, rejuvenation, rebirth, improvement, promotion, atonement, judgment | disappointment, indecision, death, failure, ill-health, theft, worry |
The World | perfection, recognition, success, fulfillment, eternal life | lack of vision, disappointment, imperfection |
Wands |
Ace of Wands | profitable journey, new business, beginning, new career, birth, inheritance | selfishness, lack of determination, setback |
Two of Wands | generous person, courage, patience, courage | impatience, domination |
Three of Wands | cooperation, good partnership, success | carelessness, arrogance, pride, mistakes |
Four of Wands | dissatisfaction, kindness, reevaluation | new relationship, new ambitions, action |
Five of Wands | lawsuit or quarrel, courage, competition | new opportunities, harmony, generosity |
Six of Wands | leadership, good news, success | postponement, bad news, pride in riches |
Seven of Wands | stiff competition, victory, courage, energy | advantage, patience, indecision |
Eight of Wands | new ideas, love, journey | violence, quarrels, courage |
Nine of Wands | victory, good health, obstinacy | weakness, ill-health, adversity |
Ten of Wands | pain, ruined, failure | cleverness, energy, strength |
Knight of Wands | generous, journey, impetuous | suspicion, jealousy, narrow-mindedness |
Queen of Wands | fondness, attraction, command | jealous, revengeful, infidelity |
King of Wands | passionate, good leader, noble | unyielding, prejudice, quarrels |
Cups |
Ace of Cups | good health, love, joy, beauty | egotism, selfishness, hesitancy |
Two of Cups | romance, friendship, cooperation | violent passion, misunderstanding |
Three of Cups | fortune, hospitality, discovery | hidden, overindulgence, pain, gossip |
Four of Cups | dissatisfaction, kindness, reevaluation, redemption | new goals, ambitions, beginning |
Five of Cups | broken marriage,vain regret, sorrow, loss | return, summon, hope |
Six of Cups | acquaintance, good memories, acquaintance, happiness | friendship, disappointment, past |
Seven of Cups | imagination, illusion, directionless | will-power, determination |
Eight of Cups | disappointment, abandonment, misery | pleasure, success, joy |
Nine of Cups | physical well-being, hopes, security | illness, failure, overindulgence |
Ten of Cups | friendship, happiness, life | waste, broken relationships, quarrel |
Page of Cups | sweetness, interest in literature, gentleness | poor imagination, selfishness, no desires |
Knight of Cups | emotional, romantic dreamer, intelligence | idleness, untruthful, fraud, sensuality |
Queen of Cups | loving mother, gentle, happiness | perverse, unhappy, gloom, over-active imagination |
King of Cups | kindness, willingness, enjoyment | double-dealer, scandal, crafty, violent |
Swords |
Ace of Swords | love, valiant, victory | obstacles, tyranny, power |
Two of Swords | indecision, trouble, balanced | unscrupulous, release |
Three of Swords | broken relationship, civil war | sorrow, loss, confusion |
Four of Swords | temporary exile, strife, retreat | social unrest, labor strikes, renewed activity |
Five of Swords | defeat, cowardliness, empty victory | unfairness, defeat, loss |
Six of Swords | harmony, sorrow, journey | obstacles, difficulties, defeat |
Seven of Swords | betrayal, insolence, unwise attempt | counsel, helpful, advice |
Eight of Swords | weakness, indecision, censure | freedom, new beginnings, relaxation |
Nine of Swords | desolation, illness, suspicion, cruelty | unselfishness, good news, healing |
Ten of Swords | defeat, failure, pain | courage, positive energy, good health |
Page of Swords | grace, diplomacy, dexterity, grace | imposture, ill-health, cunningness |
Knight of Swords | strong man, braver, clever person | troublemaker, a crafty, tyranny |
Queen of Swords | skillful, brave, clever, rush | sly, keen, deceitful |
King of Swords | powerful, friendship, counselor | obstinate, evil intentions, judgments |
Pentacles |
Ace of Pentacles | prosperity, happiness, pleasure | misery, greedy, money |
Two of Pentacles | harmony, new projects, helpful | difficulty, discouragement |
Three of Pentacles | abilities, approval,effort, abilities | preoccupation, ambitions |
Four of Pentacles | ungenerous, greed, miserly | spendthrift, obstacles, earthy possessions |
Five of Pentacles | destitution, poor health, despair, loneliness | employment, courage, revival |
Six of Pentacles | prosperity, philanthropy, charity, gifts | jealousy, miserliness, unfairness |
Seven of Pentacles | development, re-evaluation, effort, hard work | impatience, slow progress, investments |
Eight of Pentacles | employment, money, learning, trade | void, no ambition, dislike |
Nine of Pentacles | solitude, well-being, green thumb | caution, possible loss |
Ten of Pentacles | wealth, property, stability | dull, slothfulness, misfortune |
Page of Pentacles | kindness,new ideas/opinions, scholar | luxury, rebellious, bad news |
Knight of Pentacles | dull outlook, patience, animal lover, trustworthy | carelessness, standstill, irresponsible |
Queen of Pentacles | thoughtfulness, intelligence, talents, melancholy | mistrust, suspicion, neglect |
King of Pentacles | reliable person, steadiness | bribes, materialistic, calm |