Reference

Tarot Card Meanings

In-depth meanings for all 78 Rider-Waite tarot cards. Tap any card to read its full guide — upright and reversed meanings, love, career, money, health, advice, yes-or-no answer, symbolism, and FAQs.

Major Arcana — the 22 archetypal cards

The Major Arcana traces the soul's journey from The Fool's first step to The World's completion. Each card marks a major life lesson — meet them one at a time:

wands

Fire · passion, creativity, drive.

cups

Water · love, emotions, intuition.

swords

Air · intellect, conflict, truth.

pentacles

Earth · money, work, body.

How to use these meanings

Each of the 78 pages above is a complete card guide. Open the card you drew to read what it says about love, work, money, health, and the question on your mind — plus a clear yes-or-no answer and the traditional symbolism on the Rider-Waite-Smith illustration.

Want a live reading? Pull your own cards now, explore classic tarot spreads, or get a single-card yes-or-no answer.

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