THE MAJOR ARCANA TAROT CARD MEANINGS
Here are the traditional Tarot Card Meanings:
0. THE FOOL: Youthful folly, innocence, blinded by ignorance, listen to warnings, the novice.
1. THE MAGICIAN- Self-control, skill, action, taking charge.
2. THE HIGH PRIESTESS- Intuition, wisdom, mysteries, secrets, tenacity.
3. THE EMPRESS: Fertility, abundance, mother, health, kindliness.
4. THE EMPEROR: Willpower, ambition, stability, father, benefactor.
5. THE HIEROPHANT: Marriage, good advice, religion, the higher self, mercy.
6. THE LOVERS: Love, sexual union, beauty, emotional success, trials overcome.
7. THE CHARIOT: The driving force, triumph, war, vengeance, providence.
8. STRENGTH: Fortitude, courage, energy, success, self-discipline.
9. THE HERMIT: Prudence, a lonely spiritual quest, treason, caution, inertia.
10. WHEEL OF FORTUNE: The hand of fate, a turn for the better, luck, destiny, abundance.
11. JUSTICE: The law, truth, balance, control, a contract.
12. THE HANGED MAN: Wisdom in difficulties, self-sacrifice, intuition, initiation, prophesy.
13. DEATH: Transformation, events beyond your control, ending corruption, a new but difficult start, inevitable major changes. (the tarot will not predict an actual death)
14. TEMPERANCE: Management, economy, spirit transcending matter, moderation, wise counsel
15 THE DEVIL: Anger, violence, jealousy, greed, deceit, instinct, sexual passion.
16. THE TOWER: Catastrophe, repossession, ruin, adversity, calamity.
17. THE STAR: Hope, goals, expectations, guiding force,enlightenment, bright prospects.
18. THE MOON: Dark forces, nightmares, illusion, hidden fears, danger overcome through intuition..
19. THE SUN: Happiness, joy, rebirth, freedom, happy marriage, success.
20. THE LAST JUDGEMENT: A major decision, outcome, final result, rebirth, problems overcome.
21. THE WORLD: Successful completion, assured success, recognition, long distance travel, harmony.
THE MINOR ARCANA TAROT CARD MEANINGS
The minor arcana is divided into four suits:
WANDS: This suit covers intellectual activities and career.
CUPS: Represents emotions, love, pleasure and sensitivity.
SWORDS: Involves struggles, difficulties and illness.
COINS: Deal with material world, finances and property.
There are four court Tarot Cards to each suit: King, Queen, Knight, and Page. These can represent people in the querant life or aspects of personality. Pages & Knights can represent children or young people of either sex. The aces indicate the beginning of a new activity and the Tarot Cards from two to ten represent aspects of the querants life, past, present and future.
Here's the basic meanings for the minor Tarot cards:
WANDS TAROT MEANINGS:
ACE: A new job or enterprise, initiative, ideas, invention.
2- dissatisfaction with material things, restlessness, thinking about events happening elsewhere.
3.- Overseas trade, planned travel, commerce, established strength.
4.- Celebration, country life, socialising, prosperity, peace and concord.
5.- Petty arguments between groups of people. A sham fight. Squabbles.
6.- Victory achieved. Good news. The support of others. Recognition.
7.- Valour. Winning against the odds. Overcoming opposition. Getting on top of your troubles.
8.- Communication. A message or letter. Swiftness. A speedy conclusion.
9.- An uncomfortable wait. Gathering strength. Problems still to be dealt with.
10.- Oppression. A burden that's hard to carry. Overwork. Emotional pressure. Unpleasant news.
KING- A cleaver, honest, man who gives good advice.
QUEEN- An astute woman with a good business sense.
KNIGHT- Change of residence. An enterprising young person.
PAGE- Good news announced. Faithful young person or child.
CUPS TAROT MEANINGS:
ACE- The beginnings of emotional happiness. A new love or re-kindling of marriage. Joy, contentment, fertility.
2.- Emotional and spiritual love. Love blessed by heaven.
3.- Celebration, merriment, good friends.
4.- Discontentment or depression may cause the loss of a golden opportunity. Weariness.
5.- Crying over spilt milk. Opportunity is at hand and there's new bridges to cross.
6.- Childhood memories or friends bring happiness. Happy childhood.
7.- Fantasy and illusion distract the seeker.
8.- Putting the past behind you. A brave but difficult decision.
9.- Satisfaction guaranteed- but beware of complacency.
10.- Ecstatic personal and family happiness.
KING- Sensitive and creative fatherly man.
QUEEN.-Sensitive, visionary woman. Can sometimes get depressed.
KNIGHT.-The grail knight. Romantic, artistic, imaginative. A message of love.
PAGE.- A sensitive youngster. A bright idea. News. .
SWORDS TAROT MEANINGS:
ACE- Triumph of the will. The start of a forceful attitude.
2.-A decision that requires an unprejudiced attitude.Intuitive understanding. Amnesty.
3.- Heartache. Rupture. Division.Delay.
4.- Rest, retreat and solitude. A time of recovery.
5.- Dishonour and loss. Betrayal by friend.
6.- Travel or holiday. Escaping difficulties.
7.- Theft, deceit, trickery. Beware of impostor.
8.- Frustration, imprisonment. Criticism and sickness.
9.- Worry, despair and neurosis. Bad dreams and pressing problems.
10- Failure, tears,sadness or illness. But the worst is over and a new dawn comes.
KING- Critical man in authority.His decision is final.
QUEEN- Sorrowful woman in authority. She understands pain and sadness.
KNIGHT- A ruthless person. Acts quickly and will try to twist the law to their advantage.
PAGE- An untrustworthy younger person. A spy who will stab you in the back.
COINS TAROT MEANINGS:
ACE- A golden opportunity. Abundance and improved financial prospects.
2.- Emotional ups and downs. Juggling the finances.
3.- Skills appreciated. Esteem, honour and reward.
4.- Saving money. Caution with money. Covetousness. Wealth invested wisely.
5.- Poverty and hardship. Material troubles. Entangled relationship. Spiritual poverty.
6.- Gifts, presents, help at hand and generosity. Don't let money pass through your fingers.
7.- Impatience. Things will come in the fullness of time. Anxiety about money.
8.- Success achieved by hard work. Skills in craft and business. Job improvements.
9.- A legacy, unearned money, material contentment, rewards. pleasure.
10.- Stable home, riches, family life, success achieved.
KING- Wealthy intelligent man. Valour, stability.
QUEEN- Serious, intelligent, motherly woman. Opulence, security, generosity.
KNIGHT- Dependable, responsible man. A bank manager or investor. Hard work, perseverance.
PAGE- An ambitious young person. Success in study and career. Management skills, materialist.