Tarot, card by card
Tarot has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana, from The Fool to The World, for life’s big themes, and 56 Minor Arcana, in four suits from Ace to King, for everyday life. Here are the tarot card meanings, one by one, with three keywords each, in our own words and made for play.
Every card has a core meaning, summed up here in three keywords, plus nuances that depend on the question asked and the cards around it. Start with the keywords, then read the text: it gives you the card’s mood more than a rule to apply.
These meanings follow the Tarot de Marseille tradition, numbering included (VIII Justice, XI Strength), told in our own words. The drawings are our own silhouettes, inspired by each card’s symbols.
Numbered from 0 to XXI, the Major Arcana tell the story of a journey, from The Fool setting off with no luggage to The World closing the cycle. In a reading, they point to what really matters.
Major Arcana 0
momentum · freedom · leap
No plan, no map, just a bundle tied to a stick and a little dog trotting ahead. The Fool is pure momentum: the curiosity that says yes before caution gets a say, the first step taken just to see what is around the bend. Its lesson is simple. Surprises are part of the trip, and the best detours are rarely on the schedule.
Major Arcana I
initiative · resourcefulness · talent
Everything is right there on the table: a cup, a sword, a coin, a wand. One gesture is all it takes to turn it into a trick. The Magician is the art of starting with what you have, showing your talent without false modesty, and turning everyday stuff into a small show.
Major Arcana II
intuition · silence · mystery
Not a word, and that is precisely what intrigues. An open book within reach, a curtain stretched behind. The High Priestess keeps secrets and knows what others miss. This card stands for intuition, the silence that says a lot, and the answer that exists without anyone needing to shout it.
Major Arcana III
creation · generosity · abundance
It smells of bread fresh from the oven, damp soil and paint that is not quite dry. The Empress makes things grow, whether it is a garden, an idea or a full table. This card loves to give, create and feed, and it reminds you that you harvest what you took the time to tend. Its only risk: giving and never helping yourself.
Major Arcana IV
structure · decision · solidity
A stone cube for a seat, a scepter, a steady gaze. The Emperor does not improvise: this card sets rules, draws up plans, holds the reins and never loses the thread. With it, everything has its place: the solid frame, the decision owned, the schedule kept. The trap is mistaking firmness for stubbornness and forgetting to listen.
Major Arcana V
guidance · advice · tradition
In the family, in the club, in the workshop, there is always someone who knows how it’s done and takes the time to explain. That is the Hierophant. This card passes on rules, gestures and stories, and reminds you that tradition is a tool, not a burden. Listen first, then keep whatever suits you.
Major Arcana VI
choice · harmony · bond
A crossroads, two paths, and someone hesitating in the middle while an arrow flies overhead. The Lovers is about the heart, yes, but mostly about choice: the one you make in line with yourself and the one you make to please. This card invites you to decide honestly, because the right direction is the one that brings you closer to yourself.
Major Arcana VII
movement · victory · mastery
No braking, no zigzagging: it holds the reins of two horses that would each like to run off in their own direction. The Chariot is willpower gathering contradictory wishes and pointing them one way. Departure, journey, arrival: this card loves motion and victories won by keeping the heading, even when the road bends.
Major Arcana VIII
balance · fairness · truth
A scale and a sword: all you need to weigh things up, then decide. Justice likes facts laid on the table, fair shares and decisions you can explain without detours. This card reminds you that every act has a follow-up, good or less good, and that being fair to others starts with being fair to yourself.
Major Arcana IX
distance · wisdom · light
When everything speeds up, someone picks up a lantern and walks away from the noise. The Hermit looks for answers in silence, moves without hurry and accepts that some ideas only ripen in calm. This card is quiet wisdom, time for yourself, and the light you carry to see your own path before anyone else’s.
Major Arcana X
cycle · luck · turnaround
What goes up comes down, and what is down comes back up. The Wheel turns without asking anyone’s opinion. It carries lucky breaks, meetings at the right moment and unexpected turns. No grimace when it goes down, no fanfare when it goes up: the next turn is already on its way.
Major Arcana XI
gentleness · courage · patience
It is not the lion that impresses, it is the hand resting on it with no effort and no anger. This card’s kind of strength is gentle: it stays calm when everything stirs, waits without bending and knows how to say no kindly. It tames its own impulses before trying to convince anyone else.
Major Arcana XII
pause · letting-go · perspective
Everything is upside down, and still there’s a smile. The Hanged Man has found an angle where the world looks clearer: no more fighting, a willingness to wait, and a calm look at what happens when you stop forcing it. This card is the pause that isn’t quitting, the letting go, the idea that shows up once you stop chasing it.
Major Arcana XIII
transformation · renewal · clear-out
The name sounds heavier than the card. The thirteenth card is all about change: a chapter closing, a big clean-up, room made for something new. It sweeps away what no longer serves. Nothing alarming here: it’s a garden in spring, where you prune first and admire afterwards, once the new growth shows.
Major Arcana XIV
blending · measure · harmony
Two jugs, a thin stream of water passing from one to the other without losing a drop: Temperance pours, tastes, adjusts. This card enjoys well-measured blends, recipes tuned by instinct and moods left to settle. Less showy than other cards, it is still the one that holds the whole together.
Major Arcana XV
temptation · habit · mischief
It isn’t the Devil who ties you up. It’s the very loose cords you let slip on without noticing: habit, a love of sweets, the screen you keep watching for "five more minutes". The Devil is a tease, not a villain. It nudges you to check whether you are truly choosing, or whether the routine is deciding for you.
Major Arcana XVI
shake-up · lightbulb · release
A lightning bolt, a tower, a crown flying off. It makes noise, but look closer: everyone steps out into the open air. The Tower is the card of plans that get scrapped and ideas that arrive all at once. It frees what habit had locked up, and leaves behind a washed sky where everything looks sharper.
Major Arcana XVII
hope · inspiration · serenity
After the storm, the night reveals itself. A clear sky, a big star, water flowing again. The Star restores confidence quietly. It speaks of hope, inspiration, fresh energy coming back, and those small sincere wishes you whisper while looking up. Nothing flashy: a soft light that is enough to find your way.
Major Arcana XVIII
dream · mystery · haze
Full moon, silent towers, a path fading into the mist. The Moon blurs the outlines and sharpens the feelings. It is the card of dreams, hunches and things you sense without being able to explain. Move gently, don’t jump to conclusions, and keep a little smile for the mirages: they fade at sunrise.
Major Arcana XIX
joy · clarity · warmth
Nothing to decode, nothing to guess. The Sun lights up everything, and it shows. Kids playing in front of a warm wall, flowers opening, a day when you finally dare to say what you think. This card is about plain joy, shared wins and reunions. If one card makes you want to throw open the shutters, it’s this one.
Major Arcana XX
calling · awakening · decision
A trumpet in the sky, and everyone sits up straight. Judgement is a wake-up call. It talks about a calling you barely heard that becomes impossible to ignore, a decision that’s been waiting, and a review done without harshness. Answer what is calling you, learn from what you’ve been through, then set off again at a good pace.
Major Arcana XXI
fulfillment · loop · journey
The loop is closed and a wreath of leaves circles the dancer. The World is the last of the major cards, the one of fulfillment. A project seen through, a trip that went well, a stage crossed with honors. It invites you to savor, to say thanks, and to look at the next loop already, a wider one than the last.
Wands, the suit of fire, speak of drive, desires and projects. They show what gets you moving, and sometimes what wears you out when you overdo it.
Wands · card 1 of 14
spark · urge · energy
An idea that itches, an urge to get going right now. That’s the Ace of Wands. It’s the spark before the fire, day one of a project, the moment when everything feels possible because nothing has started yet. It asks for a bit of nerve and some dry wood. An idea left in your pocket never warmed anyone.
Wands · card 2 of 14
horizon · project · vision
Where do you start when anything is possible? The Two of Wands is the time for the big picture: you’ve launched something, you look into the distance, and you waver between two directions. It asks you to measure what you already hold before aiming farther, then to dare to pick a heading.
Wands · card 3 of 14
waiting · outlook · faraway
The ships have been sent out, now comes the wait. The Three of Wands is that good kind of waiting, when you know something is on its way: an answer, a package, news from afar. Nothing to force. Just get the dock ready, keep an eye on the horizon and stay available when the sails show up.
Wands · card 4 of 14
party · home · celebration
The Four of Wands puts music in the house. A garland strung between posts, voices overlapping, dishes going around. You’re celebrating a milestone, a finished project, or just a good stretch. This card loves a chance to say "we did it" together, with cake if possible, and reminds you not to wait for perfection before inviting people.
Wands · card 5 of 14
buzz · rivalry · mess
Everybody talks at once, nobody really listens, and yet the energy is there. That’s the Five of Wands: a group finding itself, ideas bumping into each other, sparks that sometimes turn out useful. Nothing serious as long as the humor stays. It’s a dress rehearsal, not a trial: everyone leaves with a clearer idea of what they think.
Wands · card 6 of 14
triumph · recognition · success
After the effort comes the moment when it shows. A casual "well done" tossed your way, laurels, a horse walking proudly past the hedge. The Six of Wands celebrates recognition. It invites you to enjoy it without false modesty, then to share some of the glory with the people who lent a hand.
Wands · card 7 of 14
tenacity · conviction · assurance
At the top of the slope, one wand holds its ground against six others pointing at it. The Seven of Wands is conviction that doesn’t let go: you have the best spot, and you defend your idea calmly. This card asks for backbone without aggression and reminds you that you’re allowed to disagree with everyone.
Wands · card 8 of 14
speed · news · flow
Eight wands flying the same way, like arrows. Things are moving fast: messages stacking up, decisions made in a blink, appointments jostling each other. The Eight of Wands is the card of a good tailwind. It asks you to reply without dragging your feet and to seize what passes, while keeping an eye on the direction.
Wands · card 9 of 14
perseverance · vigilance · resilience
Don’t let go now. The Nine of Wands has been through a lot and is a bit wary of newcomers, but it holds its staff the way you hold a promise. The finish line is closer than it looks: one more push, and the harvest from all this road is waiting for you.
Wands · card 10 of 14
load · duties · sharing
Carrying everything in one trip is the Ten of Wands' reflex: ten wands in your arms and the village still far away. Piled-up responsibilities, overflowing lists, promises made to everyone. Its lesson is gentle: you can put part of the load down, ask for help, make two trips. Nothing says you have to play the hero.
Wands · card 11 of 14
messenger · curiosity · enthusiasm
Arriving at a run, with news tucked under one arm and a thousand questions in mind: the Page of Wands hasn’t finished learning, and that’s what makes it contagious. Curiosity, enthusiasm, a wish to try everything, even without instructions. This card celebrates beginnings, messages full of spark, and anyone who jumps in before everything is ready.
Wands · card 12 of 14
fire · adventure · charm
Gallop first, questions later. The Knight of Wands shows up with a flowering wand, an irresistible grin and a plan for five minutes from now. Charm, fire, a taste for adventure: this card sweeps everyone along, even if a step gets forgotten on the way. Promise a bit less, deliver a bit more, and the journey will be as good as the arrival.
Wands · card 13 of 14
warmth · magnetism · confidence
When the Queen of Wands enters a room, the mood goes up a notch. Sunflower in hand, this card glows without effort: warmth, magnetism, creativity, a taste for a party. People want to follow because it knows what it wants and says it with a smile. Its only instruction: put that warmth to work for others.
Wands · card 14 of 14
vision · leadership · zest
When the King of Wands speaks, projects turn into adventures. A flowering scepter isn’t a tool of power but of gathering. This card sees far, makes people want to move and lets everyone shine in their own way. It suggests taking the lead on a project you care about, while listening to the team.
Cups, the suit of water, speak of emotions, friendship and tenderness. They describe what you feel and what you share with others.
Cups · card 1 of 14
tenderness · openness · source
A cup filled to the brim, water spilling over each side: the Ace of Cups is a heart opening with no calculation. A friendship starting, honest feeling, tenderness given or received, a wish to say thanks. Nothing to justify. Take what’s offered to you, then let your own cup overflow onto the people you love.
Cups · card 2 of 14
duo · rapport · agreement
Two cups face each other, a thread of water running between them: that’s the Two of Cups, the art of understanding each other halfway. You laugh at the same things, you give as much as you receive, you don’t need to explain everything. It reminds you what a good duo is made of: truly listening, and truly saying what you feel.
Cups · card 3 of 14
friendship · laughter · gathering
Call the crew, say "see you tonight?" and watch everyone show up with something to share: that’s the Three of Cups. Three cups raised at once, fits of laughter, stories told for the tenth time and applauded like the first. It’s friendship at its most relaxed. No need for the perfect occasion anymore.
Cups · card 4 of 14
contemplation · boredom · elsewhere
Nothing really tempts you? The Four of Cups knows that moment of slightly jaded daydreaming, when you stare at three cups in front of you without seeing the fourth one a cloud is holding out. A pause can be useful. When boredom settles in, this card says look up, taste the offer, then judge.
Cups · card 5 of 14
regret · perspective · comfort
Three cups tipped over, two still standing. It all depends on which side you look from. The Five of Cups is the little setback you keep chewing on, the "if only" that spins. No point denying what spilled, but behind you there’s still plenty to work with. This card suggests turning around gently and picking up what’s still standing.
Cups · card 6 of 14
nostalgia · memories · sweetness
The Six of Cups is the sweetness of a memory that returns unannounced: an old song, the smell of an after-school snack, a garden where you used to play. Two kids exchange a bouquet there. Tender nostalgia, old friendships coming back, simple gifts. Reopen a box of memories, then keep a bit of that lightness.
Cups · card 7 of 14
daydreams · choices · imagination
Seven cups in the clouds, each holding a different promise: welcome to the aisle of possibilities. The Seven of Cups makes you dream, and it also makes you hesitate, because when everything tempts you, nothing gets picked. To move on, only one method: choose a cup and taste it, since you only know its flavor by using it.
Cups · card 8 of 14
quest · detachment · depth
The eight cups get stacked neatly, then off goes the traveler by moonlight without slamming the door. The Eight of Cups is the quiet departure of someone who enjoyed it all but is looking deeper. No quarrel, no scene. A chapter closed with gratitude. The card says that leaving can be an act of love toward yourself.
Cups · card 9 of 14
satisfaction · wish · treat
The table is set, the cups line up in an arc behind it, and the wish you whispered seems to be coming true. The Nine of Cups is pleasure fully owned: a good meal, a project that lands, the quiet satisfaction of someone who has everything they dreamed of. This card invites you to savor without apologizing.
Cups · card 10 of 14
happiness · home · contentment
No big event, just ordinary happiness. A house, a garden, a rainbow over the rooftops and ten cups raised toward it. The Ten of Cups speaks of solid bonds, of a table where nobody checks the time, of the feeling of being at home. It invites you to say thank you out loud to the people who matter.
Cups · card 11 of 14
message · poetry · surprise
A little note, an invitation, a poetic idea arriving at just the right moment: that’s what the Page of Cups pulls out of its cup, fish included. This card stands for sensitivity, imagination, and a feeling that doesn’t dare say it all yet. Listen for small kindnesses, then slip a few into the world around you.
Cups · card 12 of 14
romance · invitation · offering
Advancing at a walk, in no hurry, cup held out like an offering. The Knight of Cups isn’t the fastest, but the most sincere: delicate charm, an invitation, a declaration of friendship or a project that comes from the heart. The card’s message: tenderness also takes courage, and one real gesture beats a long sigh.
Cups · card 13 of 14
empathy · listening · delicacy
Feeling first, understanding second, and that makes this card precious. The Queen of Cups senses the mood of a room, welcomes without judging and finds the soft words at the right time. The closed, finely crafted cup reminds you that a secret garden is kept too. Listen to yourself the way you listen to others, and set limits as tender as they are firm.
Cups · card 14 of 14
diplomacy · composure · wisdom
The waves may rise, the King of Cups stays seated on a floating throne, cup in hand. This card feels everything and doesn’t get swept away. Diplomacy, calm in the middle of emotions, kindness matured by experience: it eases tension with one right word. Its lesson: welcome what you feel without handing it the helm.
Swords, the suit of air, speak of ideas, words and decisions. They cut through, clear things up, and sometimes remind you that you tie yourself in knots all on your own.
Swords · card 1 of 14
clarity · candor · resolve
Picture the exact sentence that has been missing for days: it drops in, crisp, and everything lights up. The Ace of Swords is the clear idea, the right word, the decision that finally cuts through fog. The crowned blade says the mind wins by clarity, not by force. Say things simply, ask the straight question and accept the answer.
Swords · card 2 of 14
indecision · truce · balance
Blindfold on, two blades crossed, a calm sea behind. Nothing moves, and that’s exactly the point. The Two of Swords is the truce, the indecision, the choice you postpone because both options weigh the same. The blindfold isn’t a flaw, it says a piece of information is missing. Go find that information, then decide.
Swords · card 3 of 14
storm · frankness · sting
The Three of Swords doesn’t pretend everything is fine. A truth that stings, a message a bit curt, a storm that breaks before the good weather. The picture looks intense, but the card is gentler than it seems. After the downpour, everything is clearer. Say or hear what needs to be said, with tenderness.
Swords · card 4 of 14
rest · retreat · silence
Muting notifications, closing the door, letting the soft light from the window do the rest: the Four of Swords is the pause that puts your thoughts back in order. It’s about rest and a chosen retreat, four blades set down in the quiet. A stretch of silence isn’t wasted time: it’s when the mind sorts out what it keeps.
Swords · card 5 of 14
pride · standoff · peace
Who won? Nobody, really. Five swords, three picked up, two left on the ground. The Five of Swords is a victory with a strange taste, the kind from an argument won at the cost of the mood. This card asks you to choose between being right and having peace. A last word left to someone else often weighs far less than you’d think.
Swords · card 6 of 14
crossing · transition · calm
You leave the choppy shore, the water grows calmer and the other side gets closer: the Six of Swords is the crossing toward gentler days. A problem stays behind, a few bags to sort, but the current pushes the right way. Let yourself be carried instead of rowing against it, and keep the essentials in the boat.
Swords · card 7 of 14
discretion · ingenuity · strategy
Door or window? The Seven of Swords loves discreet strategy: five swords carried off, two left planted, a soft step toward the exit. Clever shortcuts, backup plans, the art of succeeding quietly. But it asks a gentle question: is the stealthy way best here, or would talking it through openly be better?
Swords · card 8 of 14
stuck · ties · exit
Blindfolded, eight blades planted around, and the feeling you can’t move anymore. The Eight of Swords is about blockages that only hold in your mind, the "I can’t" that melts as soon as you take a step. Ask for a hand, change your angle, move one step. Most knots are looser than they look.
Swords · card 9 of 14
overthinking · thoughts · relief
"What if it goes wrong? What if I forgot something?" The Nine of Swords is that thought mill spinning on a loop. Nine blades in a row cast more shadow than damage. Good news: talking it out loud, writing it down, keeping your hands busy already turns the volume down.
Swords · card 10 of 14
completion · dawn · rebound
The Ten of Swords marks the lowest point, from which the only way is up. Everything that was meant to fall has fallen, the sky is dark, and still dawn is already showing on the horizon. It speaks of the end of a cycle and of a chapter closed. A day that starts very badly can turn out to be the best of the week.
Swords · card 11 of 14
curiosity · alertness · wit
The Page of Swords is the mind awake: it watches everything, asks every question, reads the fine print. Intellectual curiosity, a wish to understand before deciding, amused vigilance toward rumors. Check, learn, and ask the question everybody is wondering without daring to say it out loud. Stay light about it: knowing things is fun.
Swords · card 12 of 14
swiftness · bluntness · boldness
An idea, and off it goes. The Knight of Swords gallops with its thoughts, talks fast, cuts clean and hates to wait. Straight talk, quick wit, a taste for lively debate: it gets things moving, sometimes by shoving. Say what is true, but check you’re not knocking anyone over on the way.
Swords · card 13 of 14
lucidity · independence · tact
Neither cruel nor cold. The Queen of Swords says things as they are, one blade in one hand, the other hand held out in welcome. Lucidity, independence, the clarity of people who know what they want. This card’s strength is setting clear limits without raising its voice, and saying "no, thank you" politely when it’s a no.
Swords · card 14 of 14
authority · logic · fairness
Seated on a high-backed throne, sword held straight, the King of Swords judges with the head rather than the mood. Logic, natural authority, a sense of fairness: this card explains clearly, decides knowing the facts and owns its choices. When feelings pull in every direction, it reminds you that a decision backed by facts defends itself.
Pentacles, the suit of earth, speak of practical things: work, time, habits and everyday comfort. They move slowly, but surely.
Pentacles · card 1 of 14
seed · opportunity · tangible
Nothing vague here. A hand comes out of a cloud holding out a golden coin above a very real garden. The Ace of Pentacles is the concrete seed, the chance you can touch, the start of a project that can take root. It’s up to you to plant it, water it, then let time do the rest.
Pentacles · card 2 of 14
juggling · adaptability · flexibility
How do you hold two things at once without dropping either? The Two of Pentacles has the answer: two discs joined by a sideways eight. A call on one side, tidying on the other, a surprise bursting in: it’s the card of cheerful adaptation, of people who keep their balance by dancing with the wave instead of fighting it.
Pentacles · card 3 of 14
craft · teamwork · workmanship
Sketch, assemble, check. Everyone has a role, and the work holds. The Three of Pentacles celebrates good work done together, like three discs carved into the arch of a monument, with craftspeople leaning over the same plan. Every talent has found its place. Ask for the view of people who know, and offer yours.
Pentacles · card 4 of 14
security · ownership · caution
The Four of Pentacles lets nothing go: one disc clutched tight, another set on the ground. It loves security, caution, order well kept. A quality when it reassures, a brake when it stops you welcoming anything new. Keep your comfort, but crack the door open: a little sharing never empties the house.
Pentacles · card 5 of 14
doorway · help · shelter
The Five of Pentacles is the feeling of being left outside when an entrance exists: night has fallen, the lit window glows with five discs, and nobody notices the door right next to it. It speaks of mutual help and the warmth you find by knocking at the right door. The simplest ask often opens the widest way.
Pentacles · card 6 of 14
sharing · generosity · reciprocity
Give, receive, return the favor: the Six of Pentacles holds the scale of exchanges, one hand that gives, another that receives, the pan never tipping. Generosity, favors returned, gifts with no calculation. It reminds you that always refusing help takes away other people’s joy of giving, and that receiving is also a way of giving.
Pentacles · card 7 of 14
patience · harvest · ripening
Leaning on a spade, looking at the bush. Everything is planted, everything is growing, only the waiting is left. The Seven of Pentacles is active waiting. Patience, slow growth, the moment you wonder if it’s worth it, right before the harvest. No use tugging on the leaves to make them grow: water, observe.
Pentacles · card 8 of 14
diligence · learning · practice
A little every day, with pleasure. The Eight of Pentacles prefers regularity to grand bursts. A workbench, a small chisel, eight discs already engraved and a ninth in progress: it’s the workshop of people who practice quietly. Repeated moves, polished details, progress you only notice after weeks. Shortcuts? No, thanks.
Pentacles · card 9 of 14
autonomy · garden · elegance
A walled garden, golden discs dangling from the trellises, a bird perched on a glove: you’re at home, and it shows. The Nine of Pentacles loves cheerful independence, the comfort you built yourself, evenings that are truly yours. This card invites you to savor your pace and your patch of nature without asking permission. Calm gets cultivated too.
Pentacles · card 10 of 14
family · lineage · roots
You walk in, it smells like Sunday dinner, generations cross paths in the courtyard and a dog runs between the chairs. The Ten of Pentacles is the family house: discs forming an arch above the door, traditions that hold. It invites you to honor what lasts and to add your own touch to it.
Pentacles · card 11 of 14
study · grounded · focus
The Page of Pentacles is the serious student of the practical: it holds its disc in both hands and studies it like an object to understand. It loves learning a trade, building step by step, reading the instructions to the end. Practical good news may be on the way: a settled errand, a project taking shape.
Pentacles · card 12 of 14
method · consistency · reliability
No gallop, no feat. One step, then another. The Knight of Pentacles draws a perfectly straight furrow and always finishes what it starts. Method, reliability, long-haul patience: you can count on it. This card invites you to keep a steady rhythm, without comparing yourself to the ones who sprint.
Pentacles · card 13 of 14
hospitality · care · garden
The Queen of Pentacles rules a home where everything grows. It smells of simmering soup and opening roses. Hospitality, a practical sense, the generosity of people who set the table before inviting you. The big disc is held like a seed being tended. This card invites you to cultivate your corner of the world and make room in it.
Pentacles · card 14 of 14
stability · solidity · kindness
The King of Pentacles doesn’t try to shine, it holds. Its success sits step by step, on solid ground. Stability, the kindness of people who can hold a course, the quiet pleasure of seeing what you’ve built. This card invites you to lean on what you’ve achieved and to offer a little of your steadiness to others.
In each suit, the card’s rank adds its own note. This guide helps you read a Minor card even if you don’t know its text by heart:
Draw one card or three with the free tarot reading, then come back here to read the cards you got. For a closed question, yes or no tarot gives each card’s answer.
And to play with these cards as a group, read the cards for a friend: each one offers an everyday prediction you can bet your crystals on.
The heart of the game
Now that you know what they mean, play with them: read three cards for someone in your crew and pick the prediction that suits them best.
22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, so 78 cards in all. The Minors make up four suits of 14 cards: Ace, 2 to 10, Page, Knight, Queen and King.
By tradition, The Sun is seen as the brightest: simple joy, clarity, warmth. But no card is good or bad in itself: it all depends on the question.
No. Arcana XIII is about transformation: a page turning to make room for something new. On Oracoo, no card announces bad luck: it’s a game.
That’s the Tarot de Marseille numbering, which Oracoo follows. Other, more recent decks swap these two cards, so you may know Strength as VIII.
Some readings give a different meaning to cards drawn upside down. Oracoo reads every card upright, with a meaning that keeps all its nuances.
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