Quick Reference Tarot Guide:
Use this tarot guide to walk through the Major and Minor Arcanas, along with the Number and Court associations.
Major Arcana:
The Fool – innocence, new beginnings, spontaneity
The Magician – manifestation, creatrix energy, willpower
The High Priestess – secrets, intuition, subconscious, mystery
The Empress – fertility, femininity, nature, beauty, love
The Emperor – authority, masculinity, structure, control, foundations
The Hierophant – tradition, morality, conformity, religious beliefs
The Lovers – union, duality, partnerships, love
The Chariot – direction, self-control, choice, victory, determination
Strength – inner-strength, bravery, control, patience
The Hermit – seclusion, introspection, search for truth
Wheel of Fortune – change, fate, cycles of life, destiny
Justice – cause and effect, truth, law, fairness
The Hanged Man – martyrdom, sacrifice, letting go
Death – endings, change, transformation, transition
Temperance – patience, middle-of-the-road, moderation, balance
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Devil – addictions, struggle, materialism, inner-demons
The Tower – sudden change, disaster, total collapse
The Star – hope, faith, renewal, peace
The Moon – intuition, illusions, inner-guidance, anxiety
The Sun – celebration, positivity, playfulness, vitality
Judgement – reflection, awakening, absolution
The World – completion, harmony, accomplishment, travel
Minor Arcana:
Suits.
Cups:
- Emotional
- Ruled by Water
- Themes of: Love, feelings, relationships, healing, connections, matters of the heart, leading with heart over head
Pentacles:
- Physical
- Ruled by Earth
- Themes of: Groundedness, material realm, finances, health, work/career, property, family, inheritance
Swords:
- Mental
- Ruled by Air
- Themes of: Thoughts, intellect, attitude, beliefs, knowledge, action, change, conflict, challenge, leading with head over heart
Wands:
- Spiritual
- Ruled by Fire
- Themes of: Spirituality, creativity, inspiration, passion, sexuality, expansion
Number & Court Cards.
1 – Spark of action. Rules the beginning and the initial victory. All cards are strong and positive here!
2 – Choice. In Cups and Wands, they see the opportunity of choice. In Pentacles and Swords, they see the obstacle.
3 – Prosperity. In Cups, Pentacles, and Wands, the prosperity is harmonious and in the highest degree of their element. In Swords, it instead presents an abundance of challenge and change.
4 – Order. Each suit expresses this differently. In Cups, it represents a time of re-evaluation. In Pentacles, it represents stability and security. In Swords, it represents contemplation and rest. In Wands, it represents harmony and celebration.
5 – Loss. Every suit feels the tension and strife here. In Cups, it represents a loss of love and grieving. In Pentacles, it represents financial loss and insecurity. In Swords, it represents betrayal and defeat. In Wands, it represents competition and disagreement.
6 – Harmony + Balance! The calm after the storm for each suit. In Cups, this represents reunion and nostalgia. In Pentacles, it represents generosity and sharing wealth. In Swords, it represents a rite of passage. In Wands, it represents public recognition and progress.
7 – Sight. Here, the ability to see others and yourself is altered. In Cups, this creates illusions and harmful fantasies. In Pentacles, this creates perseverance and reward in investments. In Swords, this creates deceit and sneaky behaviour in others. In Wands, this creates competition and perseverance.
8 – Momentum. The actions created by 7 increases in speed and power. In Cups, this looks like escapism and abandonment. In Pentacles, this looks like apprenticeship and education. In Swords, this looks like trapped and limiting beliefs. In Wands, this looks like swift change and movement.
9 – Height. Each suit reaches their final peak before the ultimate climax. In Cups, this looks like comfort and wishes fulfilled. In Pentacles, this looks like luxury and culmination. In Swords, this looks like nightmares and depression. In Wands, this looks like persistence and resilience.
10 – Culmination. The end of the cycle! The full weight of each suit is bearing down. In Cups, this looks like loving harmony and marriage. In Pentacles, this looks like wealth and establishment. In Swords, this looks like endings and ultimate betrayal. In Wands, this looks like responsibility and achievement.
Page – New Phase. Here we get a chance to start again; for a more learned beginning. In Cups, this looks like synchronicity and creative beginnings. In Pentacles, this looks like financial opportunity and grand manifestation. In Swords, this looks like curiosity and renewed energy. In Wands, this looks like exploration and discovery.
Knight – Movement. New wheels set in motion. In Cups, this creates romance and imagination. In Pentacles, this creates methodical action and routine. In Swords, this creates haste and action-orientated thought. In Wands, this creates energy and passion.
Queen – Feminine power. Wisdom. Potential. The ultimate feminine guide in each suit. In Cups, this looks like emotional security and compassion. In Pentacles, this looks like homely and down-to-earth energy. In Swords, this looks like independent and perceptive. In Wands, this looks like vibrancy and determination.
King – Masculine power. Authority. Dominance. The ultimate masculine guide in each suit. In Cups, this looks like emotional balance and control. In Pentacles, this looks like discipline and abundance. In Swords, this looks like intellectual authority and power. In Wands, this looks like visionary leadership and honor.
This tarot guide features a quick glimpse of the cards and their meanings. Please see our other posts for a detailed understanding.
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