The complete Rider–Waite deck
Tarot card meanings
All 78 cards, upright and reversed, in plain language. Search by name, or by what you are feeling, then open any card for its full meaning.
78 cards
The complete 78-card Rider–Waite–Smith deck.
The Foolnew beginnings · spontaneity
The Magicianmanifestation · willpower
The High Priestessintuition · mystery
The Empressabundance · nurturing
The Emperorauthority · structure
The Hierophanttradition · guidance
The Loverslove · union
The Chariotwillpower · victory
Strengthcourage · patience
The Hermitintrospection · solitude
Wheel of Fortunecycles · fate
Justicefairness · truth
The Hanged Mansurrender · new perspective
Deathendings · transformation
Temperancebalance · moderation
The Devilattachment · temptation
The Towerupheaval · revelation
The Starhope · healing
The Moonintuition · illusion
The Sunjoy · success
Judgementawakening · reckoning
The Worldcompletion · wholeness
Ace of Wandsinspiration · new energy
Two of Wandsplanning · vision
Three of Wandsexpansion · foresight
Four of Wandscelebration · harmony
Five of Wandscompetition · conflict
Six of Wandsvictory · recognition
Seven of Wandsdefense · perseverance
Eight of Wandsspeed · momentum
Nine of Wandsresilience · persistence
Ten of Wandsburden · responsibility
Page of Wandsenthusiasm · exploration
Knight of Wandspassion · adventure
Queen of Wandsconfidence · warmth
King of Wandsleadership · vision
Ace of Cupsnew love · emotion
Two of Cupspartnership · attraction
Three of Cupsfriendship · celebration
Four of Cupsapathy · contemplation
Five of Cupsloss · grief
Six of Cupsnostalgia · innocence
Seven of Cupschoices · imagination
Eight of Cupswalking away · seeking meaning
Nine of Cupscontentment · satisfaction
Ten of Cupsharmony · family
Page of Cupssensitivity · creativity
Knight of Cupsromance · charm
Queen of Cupscompassion · intuition
King of Cupsemotional balance · compassion
Ace of Swordsclarity · truth
Two of Swordsstalemate · difficult choice
Three of Swordsheartbreak · grief
Four of Swordsrest · recovery
Five of Swordsconflict · hollow victory
Six of Swordstransition · moving on
Seven of Swordsstrategy · stealth
Eight of Swordsrestriction · self-limiting
Nine of Swordsanxiety · worry
Ten of Swordspainful ending · rock bottom
Page of Swordscuriosity · new ideas
Knight of Swordsambition · drive
Queen of Swordsclarity · independence
King of Swordsauthority · reason
Ace of Pentaclesopportunity · prosperity
Two of Pentaclesbalance · adaptability
Three of Pentaclesteamwork · collaboration
Four of Pentaclessecurity · saving
Five of Pentacleshardship · lack
Six of Pentaclesgenerosity · giving & receiving
Seven of Pentaclespatience · long-term view
Eight of Pentaclesdiligence · craft
Nine of Pentaclesabundance · self-sufficiency
Ten of Pentacleslegacy · wealth
Page of Pentaclesambition · study
Knight of Pentaclesreliability · routine
Queen of Pentaclesnurturing · practicality
King of Pentaclesprosperity · discipline
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