Welcome to our Tarot Card Cheat Sheet—your quick guide to understanding the meanings behind the cards and unlocking the wisdom they hold. Whether you're new to Tarot or looking to sharpen your intuition, this guide provides easy-to-follow interpretations to help you connect with the cards on a deeper level. From the Major Arcana’s life-changing lessons to the Minor Arcana’s everyday insights, this cheat sheet will serve as your handy reference as you explore Tarot’s rich symbolism and guidance.
Ready to dive into the world of Tarot? Let’s simplify the process and empower your readings, one card at a time.
MAJOR ARCANA
Shadow self, restriction,attachment, addiction,sexuality, materialismIllusion, fear, anxiety,subconscious, intuition,imaginationNo. | Upright | Reversed |
0. The Fool | Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, faith |
Holding back, recklessness, risk-taking |
1. The Magician | Manifestation, power, resourcefulness, action, conscious awareness |
Manipulation, poor planning, untapped talents |
2. The High Priestess | Intuition, mystery, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, unconscious |
Secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal and silence |
3. The Empresss | Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance, senses | Creative block, dependence on others |
4. The Emperor |
Authority, structure, establishment, regulation, fathering |
Domination, excessive control, lack of discipline |
5. The Hierophant | Spiritual wisdom, belief systems, conformity, tradition |
Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo |
6. The Lovers | Love, harmony, relationships, values, personal beliefs, choices |
Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of value |
7. The Chariot | Control, willpower, success, self-assertion, determination, victory |
Self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction |
8. Strength | Strength, courage, patience, influence, compassion |
Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion |
9. The Hermit | Soul-searching, introspection, inner guidance, solitude |
Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal |
10. The Wheel of Fortune | Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point, movement |
Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles |
11. Justice | Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law, responsibility |
Unfairness, lack of accountability, |
12. The Hanged Man | Pause, surrender, reversal, letting go, sacrifice, new perspective |
Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision |
13. Death | Endings, change, transformation, transition, elimination |
Resistance to change, personal transformation |
14. Temperance | Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, combination |
Imbalance, excess, self-healing, realignment |
15. The Devil | Shadow self, restriction, attachment, addiction, sexuality, materialism |
Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts |
16. The Tower | Sudden change, downfall, upheaval, chaos, release, revelation |
Personal transformation, fear of change |
17. The Star | Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality, inspiration, serenity |
Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection |
18. The Moon | Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition, imagination |
Release of fear, repressed emotion, inner confusion |
19. The Sun | Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality, enlightenment |
Inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic |
20. Judgement | Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution |
Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call |
21. The World | Completion, travel, accomplishment, integration, fulfillment |
Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays |
SWORDS
No. | Upright | Reversed |
Ace |
Breakthroughs, success,new idea, mental force, truth |
Inner clarity, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgement |
2 | Tough decisions, impasse, weighing options, avoidance | Indecision, confusion, information overload |
3 |
Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt, loneliness |
Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness |
4 |
Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, preparation |
Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation |
5 | Conflict, discord, defeat, winning at all costs |
Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment |
6 | Transition, change, rite of passage, release, recovery |
Personal transition, resistance to change |
7 | Betrayal, deception, getting away with it, strategy |
Impostor syndrome, self- deceit, keeping secrets |
8 | Self-imposed restriction, victim mentality, powerless |
Self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, new perspective |
9 | Anxiety, worry, fear, anguish, depression, nightmares |
Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, release worry |
10 | Painful endings, bottoming out, betrayal, loss |
Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end |
Page | New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge |
Self-expression, all talk and no action, haste |
Knight | Ambitious, action-oriented, fast-thinking |
Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out |
Queen | Unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct |
Overly emotional, easily influenced, cold-hearted |
King | Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth |
Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power |
WANDS
No. | Upright | Reversed |
Ace | Creative force, willpower, inspiration, desire |
Lack of energy, lack of passion, boredom |
2 | Making decisions, leaving home, planning, originality |
Fear of change, playing safe, bad planning |
3 | Looking ahead, growth, expansion, exploration |
Obstacles, delays, frustration |
4 | Community, home, celebration, excitement |
Lack of support, home conflicts, transience |
5 | Competition, conflict, disagreements, hassles |
Avoiding conflict, respecting differences |
6 | Victory, success, acclaim, public recognition, pride |
Excess pride, lack of recognition |
7 | Perseverance, defense, conviction, defiance |
Giving up, lack of confidence, overwhelm |
8 | Change, movement, quick decisions, news |
Panic, waiting, slowing down |
9 | Resilience, grit, last stand, stamina |
Exhaustion, fatigue, unsure motives |
10 | Responsibility, burden, struggle, overextending |
Burnt out, stressed, unwilling to delegate |
Page | Exploration, freedom, creativity, enthusiasm |
Lack of direction, procrastination, conflict |
Knight | Action, adventure, passion, fearlessness, confidence |
Anger, impulsiveness, recklessness, hot-tempered |
Queen | Courage, determination, passion, cheerfulness |
Selfishness, insecurity, jealousy |
King | Creative, inspiring, forceful, charismatic |
Impulsive, overbearing, impossible expectations |
CUPS
No. | Upright | Reversed |
Ace | Love, new relationships, compassion, creativity |
Self-love, intuition, repressed emotions |
2 | Unified love, partnership, mutual attraction |
Self-love, break-ups, disharmony, distrust |
3 | Celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations |
Independence, alone time, overindulgence |
4 | Apathy, contemplation, disconnection |
Retreat, withdrawal, checking in for alignment |
5 | Loss, grief, mourning, Disappointment, regret |
Acceptance, moving on, finding peace |
6 | Nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence |
Leaving home, moving forward, independence |
7 | Searching for purpose, choices, illusion |
Diversion, disarray, lack of purpose |
8 | Walking away, leaving something behind |
Avoidance, fear of change, fear of loss |
9 | Satisfaction, luxury, emotional stability |
Lack of true joy, dissatisfaction |
10 | Inner happiness, dream come true, fulfillment |
Shattered dreams, broken family, disputes |
Page | Happy surprise, dreamer, sensitivity |
Emotional immaturity, insecurity, disappointment |
Knight | Idealistic, romantic, following one’s heart |
Fickleness, moodiness, fantasy |
Queen | Compassion, calm, comfort | Martyrdom, insecurity, dependence |
King | Emotional control, balance | Coldness, moodiness, emotional manipulation |
PENTACLES
No. | Upright | Reversed |
Ace |
New financial opportunity, manifestation, abundance |
Lost opportunity, lack of planning/foresight |
2 | Many priorities, adapting, time management |
Over-committed, disorganization |
3 | Teamwork, implementation,
collaboration, learning |
Disharmony, working alone, misalignment |
4 | Saving money, control, security, conservatism |
Over-spending, greed, self- protection |
5 | Poverty, lack mindset, isolation, worry | Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty |
6 | Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity |
Self-care, unpaid debts, one-sided charity |
7 | Long-term view, perseverance, investment |
Lack of long-term vision, limited success |
8 | Apprenticeship, repetitive
tasks, skill development |
Perfectionism, misdirected activity |
9 | Luxury, self-sufficiency, financial independence |
Self-worth, hustling, over-investment in work |
10 | Wealth, legacy, financial security, long-term success |
The dark side of wealth, financial failure or loss |
Page | Manifestation, financial opportunity, development |
Lack of progress, procrastination |
Knight | Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism |
Self-discipline, perfectionism, boredom, feeling ‘stuck’ |
Queen | Nurturing, practical, providing financially |
Financial independence, self-care, work-home conflict |
King | Wealth, business, discipline, leadership, abundance |
Financially inept, stubborn, obsessed with wealth |
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