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Rider–Waite–Smith · 1909

All 78 tarot cards and their meanings

Find a card by name, number, or suit. Explore its meaning upright and reversed, then see how the interpretation changes for love, work, wellbeing, and trust. Each card has its own guide.

78 cards in the deck

Major Arcana

Twenty-two cards exploring turning points, values, perspective, and the larger patterns of experience.

The Fool, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Foolbeginnings · freedom · trustThe Magician, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Magicianinitiative · skill · focusThe High Priestess, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe High Priestessintuition · stillness · inner lifeThe Empress, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Empresscreativity · nurturing · abundanceThe Emperor, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Emperorstructure · authority · boundariesThe Hierophant, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Hierophanttradition · learning · valuesThe Lovers, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Loverschoice · connection · integrityThe Chariot, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Chariotdirection · willpower · momentumStrength, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardStrengthcourage · patience · self-controlThe Hermit, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Hermitintrospection · searching · wisdomWheel of Fortune, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardWheel of Fortunechange · cycles · movementJustice, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardJusticefairness · truth · accountabilityThe Hanged Man, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Hanged Manpause · perspective · surrenderDeath, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardDeathendings · transformation · letting goTemperance, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardTemperancebalance · integration · patienceThe Devil, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Devilattachment · desire · powerThe Tower, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Towerupheaval · truth · disruptionThe Star, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Starhope · renewal · trustThe Moon, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Moonuncertainty · intuition · fearThe Sun, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Sunclarity · vitality · joyJudgement, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardJudgementawakening · reckoning · decisionThe World, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThe Worldcompletion · integration · achievement

Wands

Fourteen cards on motivation, action, initiative, and creative energy.

Ace of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardAce of Wandsinspiration · first spark · initiativeTwo of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardTwo of Wandshorizon · planning · choiceThree of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThree of Wandsexpansion · foresight · partnershipFour of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardFour of Wandsmilestone · belonging · celebrationFive of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardFive of Wandsfriction · competition · learningSix of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardSix of Wandsrecognition · progress · confidenceSeven of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardSeven of Wandsconviction · boundaries · pressureEight of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardEight of Wandsmovement · messages · quick progressNine of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardNine of Wandsresilience · experience · guardednessTen of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardTen of Wandsburden · duty · overextensionPage of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardPage of Wandsdiscovery · curiosity · creative newsKnight of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardKnight of Wandsbold movement · adventure · passionQueen of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardQueen of Wandsconfidence · creative warmth · independenceKing of Wands, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardKing of Wandsvision · leadership · initiative

Cups

Fourteen cards on emotions, relationships, creativity, and care.

Ace of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardAce of Cupsemotional opening · new affection · receptivityTwo of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardTwo of Cupsmutuality · partnership · recognitionThree of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThree of Cupsfriendship · celebration · communityFour of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardFour of Cupsdiscontent · reconsideration · stillnessFive of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardFive of Cupsdisappointment · grief · perspectiveSix of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardSix of Cupsmemory · kindness · nostalgiaSeven of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardSeven of Cupspossibilities · imagination · discernmentEight of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardEight of Cupsdeparture · search for meaning · letting goNine of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardNine of Cupscontentment · gratitude · pleasureTen of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardTen of Cupsbelonging · family · shared happinessPage of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardPage of Cupsgentle message · curiosity · creative feelingKnight of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardKnight of Cupsromance · invitation · idealismQueen of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardQueen of Cupsempathy · intuition · attentive careKing of Cups, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardKing of Cupsemotional maturity · composure · understanding

Swords

Fourteen cards on thinking, conflict, communication, and difficult choices.

Ace of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardAce of Swordsclarity · truth · decisionTwo of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardTwo of Swordsstalemate · choice · avoidanceThree of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThree of Swordsheartbreak · difficult truth · griefFour of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardFour of Swordsrest · recovery · stillnessFive of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardFive of Swordsconflict · pride · cost of victorySix of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardSix of Swordstransition · moving on · reliefSeven of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardSeven of Swordsstrategy · discretion · avoidanceEight of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardEight of Swordsfeeling trapped · assumptions · agencyNine of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardNine of Swordsworry · rumination · distressTen of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardTen of Swordsending · exhaustion · acceptancePage of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardPage of Swordsquestions · observation · curiosityKnight of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardKnight of Swordsurgency · conviction · directnessQueen of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardQueen of Swordsdiscernment · honesty · independenceKing of Swords, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardKing of Swordsjudgment · reason · leadership

Pentacles

Fourteen cards on resources, work, security, and practical commitments.

Ace of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardAce of Pentaclestangible beginning · resources · opportunityTwo of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardTwo of Pentaclesflexibility · multiple demands · rhythmThree of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardThree of Pentaclescraft · collaboration · feedbackFour of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardFour of Pentaclessecurity · holding on · limitsFive of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardFive of Pentacleshardship · exclusion · assistanceSix of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardSix of Pentaclesgiving · receiving · fairnessSeven of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardSeven of Pentaclespatience · assessment · investmentEight of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardEight of Pentaclespractice · craftsmanship · attentionNine of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardNine of Pentaclesindependence · earned comfort · discernmentTen of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardTen of Pentacleslegacy · belonging · stabilityPage of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardPage of Pentaclesstudy · apprenticeship · practical curiosityKnight of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardKnight of Pentaclesreliability · method · steady progressQueen of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardQueen of Pentaclesnurturing · practical care · comfortKing of Pentacles, Rider–Waite–Smith tarot cardKing of Pentaclesstewardship · prosperity · long-term judgment

Reading a card is not the same as predicting an outcome. Its position, orientation, and your real-life context all matter. Use the meanings as reflection prompts, not evidence about another person or a substitute for professional advice.

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