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The Meaning of Tarot Cards

A tarot reading gives you a snapshot of your current situations at the specific time that you pick the cards. Your reading helps you to see aspects of specific situations that you hadn't seen before and helps you to find clarity with any problems or issues that you may have, not only with your relationships, but with every aspect of your life.

There are 78 cards in a tarot deck and the cards are divided into two types: Major Arcana, representing those things that you are not able to control, and Minor Arcana, representing the minor aspects of your life. Hundreds of different tarot decks available, but the meanings of each card remains similar. Below are the general meanings for the Major Arcana cards.

Fool
new beginnings, optimism, innocence, important decisions to be made

Magician
power, communication, self-discipline, willingness to take risks

High Priestess
intuition, wisdom, knowledge, mystery, influence of femininity

Empress
security, love, fertility, parenthood, pregnancy, marriage

Emperor
competitiveness, forcefulness, authority, structure, self-control, success, ambition

Hierophant
ritual, routine, seeker of knowledge, education, advisor

Lovers
harmony, union, intuition, commitments, love, relationships between lovers and family

Chariot
triumph over adversity, overcoming life obstacles, ambition, journey, victory, success, perseverance

Strength
strength, courage, self-control, determination, generosity, resolve

Hermit
caution, discretion, inner calm, solitude, planning, reflection, spiritual guidance

Wheel of Fortune
success, good fortune, unexpected coincidences, luck, change, appearance of destiny

Justice
resolution of conflicts, legal action and litigation, divorce, fairness, balance, equality, straightforward, judgment

Hanged Man
devotion to worthwhile cause, flexibility, self-sacrifice, new beginnings, transformation

Death
major changes, end of one phase and the beginning of another, abruptness, alterations, transformation

Temperance
co-operation, co-ordination, innovation, negotiations, balance, harmony, ability to adapt

Devil
money matters and problems, burden of material things, frustration, sexual obsession, negative energy

Tower
disruption, conflict, sudden change, sudden violet loss such as friends, family, or financial security, major disruption of routine

Star
hope, renewal, healing, spiritual love, faith, hope, optimism, courage, influence over others

Moon
imagination, dreams, intuition, psychic impressions, illusion

Sun
contentment, happiness, material happiness, family happiness, children, joy, good health

Judgment
change, improvements, accomplishment, renewed health, good time for career moves, decisions to be made that will change your life

World
accomplishment, success, fulfillment, completion

It's important to remember that while this list describes the general meanings of each card, it is meant to be used as a guide only. The actual meanings must be interpreted by an experienced tarot reader as the card meanings are depending on your spread and your current life situations. Click here for an instant professional tarot reading.