The deck
The 78 tarot cards
Every card of the Rider–Waite–Smith deck, in Pamela Colman Smith’s original 1909 art, with what it means for you, in love, and in work and money.
Major Arcana 22 cards
The Foolbeginnings · trust · a leap
The Magicianskill · will · making it real
The High Priestessintuition · patience · what is unspoken
The Empressabundance · care · growth
The Emperorstructure · responsibility · steadiness
The Hierophanttradition · learning · guidance
The Loverschoice · union · values
The Chariotdirection · resolve · momentum
Strengthcourage · patience · gentle power
The Hermitreflection · solitude · inner guidance
Wheel of Fortunecycles · change · turning points
Justicefairness · truth · consequences
The Hanged Manpause · surrender · a new angle
Deathendings · transformation · clearing space
Temperancebalance · moderation · blending
The Devilattachment · temptation · patterns that bind
The Towersudden change · revelation · rebuilding
The Starhope · healing · renewal
The Moonuncertainty · dreams · intuition
The Sunjoy · success · clarity
Judgementawakening · reckoning · a calling
The Worldcompletion · wholeness · arrival
Wands fire · 14 cards
Ace of Wandsspark · inspiration · a new start
Two of Wandsplanning · vision · choosing a path
Three of Wandsprogress · expansion · looking ahead
Four of Wandscelebration · home · stability
Five of Wandscompetition · friction · many voices
Six of Wandsrecognition · victory · confidence
Seven of Wandsstanding your ground · conviction
Eight of Wandsspeed · news · movement
Nine of Wandsresilience · persistence · the last stretch
Ten of Wandsburden · overload · responsibility
Page of Wandscuriosity · enthusiasm · exploration
Knight of Wandsadventure · passion · bold action
Queen of Wandsconfidence · warmth · charisma
King of Wandsvision · leadership · enterprise
Cups water · 14 cards
Ace of Cupsnew love · emotional opening · compassion
Two of Cupspartnership · mutual attraction · connection
Three of Cupsfriendship · celebration · community
Four of Cupswithdrawal · reflection · missed offers
Five of Cupsloss · regret · what remains
Six of Cupsmemory · innocence · kindness
Seven of Cupschoices · imagination · wishful thinking
Eight of Cupswalking away · seeking more · moving on
Nine of Cupscontentment · wishes · satisfaction
Ten of Cupsharmony · family · lasting happiness
Page of Cupstenderness · creativity · a sweet message
Knight of Cupsromance · invitation · following the heart
Queen of Cupsempathy · intuition · emotional depth
King of Cupsemotional balance · wisdom · calm
Swords air · 14 cards
Ace of Swordsclarity · truth · breakthrough
Two of Swordsindecision · stalemate · avoiding a choice
Three of Swordsheartache · grief · painful truth
Four of Swordsrest · recovery · contemplation
Five of Swordsconflict · hollow victory · ego
Six of Swordstransition · moving on · calmer waters
Seven of Swordsstrategy · discretion · something hidden
Eight of Swordsfeeling trapped · fear · self-limiting thoughts
Nine of Swordsanxiety · worry · sleepless nights
Ten of Swordsan ending · hitting bottom · release
Page of Swordscuriosity · alertness · new ideas
Knight of Swordsdrive · haste · decisive action
Queen of Swordsclarity · independence · honest boundaries
King of Swordsauthority · intellect · fair judgement
Pentacles earth · 14 cards
Ace of Pentaclesopportunity · prosperity · a solid start
Two of Pentaclesbalance · juggling · adaptability
Three of Pentaclesteamwork · craft · building together
Four of Pentaclessecurity · saving · holding on
Five of Pentacleshardship · worry · help nearby
Six of Pentaclesgenerosity · giving and receiving · fairness
Seven of Pentaclespatience · long-term growth · assessment
Eight of Pentaclesdiligence · mastery · practice
Nine of Pentaclesindependence · comfort · self-reliance
Ten of Pentacleslegacy · family wealth · long-term security
Page of Pentaclesstudy · ambition · a practical new start
Knight of Pentaclesreliability · routine · steady progress
Queen of Pentaclesnurturing · practicality · abundance at home
King of Pentaclesprosperity · success · stewardship
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