Tarot Card Meanings
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Tarot Card Meanings ☽☾
Major Arcana
The Major Arcana revolves around the story arc of The Fool. As number 0, this figure is the world’s newborn. We all start as beginners in this lifetime, learning many lessons as we reap the rewards and suffer losses, large and small. From 0 (The Fool) to 21 (The World), the 22 Major Arcana cards speak to the obstacles, characters, and opportunities we encounter on this universal hero’s journey.
Upright: new beginnings, enthusiasm, potential
Reversed: reckless, impulsive, rebellious, naive
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Upright: power, patriarchy, stability, structure
Reversed: egotism, rigidity, instability, domination
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Upright: tradition, religion, order, conformity
Reversed: hypocrisy, corruption, unconventional, rebellion
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Upright: choice, partnership, romance, unity
Reversed: disharmony, disconnection, separation
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Upright: mission, crusade, movement, motivation
Reversed: dejection, self-doubt, defeat, lacking direction
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Upright: inner power, patience, bravery, gentleness
Reversed: reactive, resistant, pride, disempowered
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Upright: new perspective, non-conformist, eccentric
Reversed: stuck, delay, indecision, delusion
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Upright: upheaval, change, awakening, shock, trauma
Reversed: denial, reluctant to change, avoidance
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Upright: rebirth, revelation, self-evaluation
Reversed: self-doubt, blockage, self-loathing, masking
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Upright: reclusive, reflective, inner wisdom, solitude
Reversed: isolation, depression, loneliness, anti-social
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Upright: endings, change, transformation, shedding
Reversed: stagnation, resistance, regret, decay
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Upright: hope, positivity, healing, wish come true
Reversed: test of faith, hopelessness, negativity
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Upright: completion, accomplishment, fulfillment
Reversed: regret, incomplete, lack of closure, empty success
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Upright: change, luck, turning point, surprise
Reversed: bad luck, chaos, misfortune, setback
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Upright: transcendence, alchemy, moderation
Reversed: discord, imbalance, excess, force
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Upright: subconscious, dreamworld, intuition, fears
Reversed: paralyzing fear, anxiety, delusion, confusion
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Upright: abundance, fertility, nurturing, feminine energy
Reversed: lack mentality, infertility, negligence
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Upright: truth, accountability, integrity, fairness
Reversed: injustice, lies, bias, corruption, dishonesty
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Upright: temptation, addiction, codependency, obsession
Reversed: vulnerability, freedom, detachment, reclamation
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Upright: positivity, unbridled joy, enthusiasm, optimism
Reversed: egotistical, depressed, disconnection, mania
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Upright: willpower, manifestation, resourcefulness
Reversed: unused potential, manipulation, deception
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Upright: intuition, mystery, spirituality, Divine guidance
Reversed: repression, secrets, self mistrust
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Cups
Upright: new feelings, new
relationships
Reversed: repressed
emotions, emptiness
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Upright: loss aversion, pessimism, regret
Reversed: moving on, gratitude for past
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Upright: nostalgia, joy, reunion, past life
Reversed: leaving home, independence
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Upright: illusion, lack of direction, indecision
Reversed: decisiveness, alignment, clarity
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Upright: walking away, letting go, rebirth
Reversed: stagnation, accepting less, fear of change
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Upright: contentment, satisfaction, accomplishment
Reversed: greed, materialism, overindulgence
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Upright: abundance, dream life, domestic harmony
Reversed: domestic conflict, generational trauma
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Upright: idealistic, sensitive, dreamer, playfulness
Reversed: delusional, emotional immaturity, emotional instability
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Upright: entitlement, resentment, apathy
Reversed: gratitude, graciousness, acceptance
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Upright: romantic, charming, artistic, heart on sleeve
Reversed: jealous, moody, vain, unrealistic, inner-turmoil
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Upright: nurturer, compassion, emotional stability
Reversed: insecurity, co-dependency
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Upright: partnership, harmony, attraction
Reversed: disconnection, separation, disharmony
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Upright: diplomat, emotionally available, devoted
Reversed: abusive, moody, anxious, selfish
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Upright: friendship, celebration, gathering
Reversed: overindulgence, unfaithfulness, gossip
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Wands
Upright: creative spark, inspiration, enthusiasm
Reversed: delay, impatience, unmotivated, low energy
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Upright: tension, conflict, rivalry, competition
Reversed: cooperation, truce, negotiation, agreement
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Upright: victory, triumph, success, acclaim
Reversed: ego, self-doubt, failure, lack of recognition
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Upright: conviction, defense, rationalization, self-advocacy
Reversed: defeat, giving up, feeling inferior
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Upright: rapid progress, movement, action
Reversed: waiting, delays, slow progression
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Upright: grit, persistence, test of faith, courage
Reversed: giving up, struggle, paranoia, failure
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Upright: burden, harvest, hard work, responsibility, stress
Reversed: over-committing, breakdown, collapse
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Upright: fresh ideas, energetic, fearless, enthusiasm
Reversed: lazy, uninspired, distracted, bored
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Upright: celebration, union, finish line, stability
Reversed: feeling unwelcome, lack of support, transience
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Upright: inspired action, party starter, loud, energetic
Reversed: haughty, impulsive, bully, hot-tempered
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Upright: confidence, independence, creativity
Reversed: selfish, low self-esteem, judgmental
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Upright: planning, making decisions, strategizing
Reversed: analysis paralysis, fear of the unknown, hesitancy
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Upright: bold, creative visionary, natural leader
Reversed: demanding, impulsive, intolerant, tyrannical
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Upright: expansion, growth, travel, implementing plans
Reversed: obstacles, diminishing returns, playing small
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Pentacles
Upright: financial opportunity, money-making idea
Reversed: scarcity, greed, stinginess, missed opportunity
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Upright: poverty, hopelessness, hardship, financial loss
Reversed: financial recovery, accepting help, rehabilitation
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Upright: generosity, charity, financial support, empathy
Reversed: inequality, power dynamics, ulterior motives
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Upright: investing, sewing seeds, long-term view
Reversed: jumping the gun, stunted growth, impatience
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Upright: concentration, commitment, discipline
Reversed: underachieving, rushing, inattention
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Upright: self-sufficiency, financial independence
Reversed: superficiality, materialism, reckless spending
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Upright: legacy, retirement, inheritance
Reversed: dirty money, bankruptcy, familial disputes
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Upright: apprentice, scholar, goal-oriented, skill development
Reversed: ignorant, immature, dropping out, fooling around
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Upright: greed, hoarding, materialism, frugality
Reversed: charitable, generosity, over-spending
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Upright: thorough, ambitious, disciplined, hard-working
Reversed: dull, puritanical, workaholic, lacking initiative
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Upright: prosperity, luxury, generosity, pleasure
Reversed: selfish, superficial, reclusive, materialistic
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Upright: balance, prioritization, adaptability, thrifty
Reversed: imbalance, disorganized, over-extended
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Upright: grounded, ambitious, erudite, provider
Reversed: strict, narrow-minded, overbearing
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Upright: collaboration, teamwork, implementation
Reversed: competition, disharmony, disjointed
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Swords
Upright: new idea, focus, clarity, epiphany
Reversed: brain fog, confusion, lashing out
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Upright: selfishness, entitlement, tension, lose-lose
Reversed: remorse, resolution, making amends
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Upright: moving on, seeking refuge, transition
Reversed: trapped, resistance, toxic cycles
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Upright: trickery, sneakiness, deception, scheme
Reversed: confession, admitting responsibility, busted
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Upright: isolation, negative self-talk, paralysis, helpless
Reversed: freedom, escape, self-empowerment, self-help
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Upright: insomnia, depression, anxiety, nightmares
Reversed: recovery, release guilt, seek support
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Upright: endings, defeat, collapse, chronic pain
Reversed: hope, survival, healing, new day
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Upright: thoughtfulness, clarity, vigilance, restless
Reversed: scatterbrained, hasty, self-serving, gossip
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Upright: rest, do nothing, relax, meditation
Reversed: reemergence, comeback, revived
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Upright: bold, analytical, action-oriented, impatient
Reversed: arrogant, brash, insensitive, impulsive
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Upright: clear-eyed, independent, firm boundaries
Reversed: cold, cruel, bitter, distant, unprincipled
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Upright: indecision, hesitancy, crossroads, intuition
Reversed: rumination, fear-based choices, secrets
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Upright: expert, esteemed, serious, academic
Reversed: unyielding, cold, fraud, abuse of power
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Upright: pain, grief, loss, heartbreak, trauma
Reversed: healing, forgiveness, emotional release
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