The Ultimate Tarot Guide: Understanding All 78 Cards
Unlock the secrets of the Tarot, a timeless tool for divination and self-discovery. This guide will take you through the meanings of all 78 cards, offering you an insightful look into the Major and Minor Arcana and how to interpret their messages.
Understanding Tarot
Tarot is an ancient method of divination using 78 cards to provide insights into life’s mysteries. It comprises two main groups: the 22 Major Arcana cards, which symbolize life's significant themes, and the 56 Minor Arcana cards, which address everyday matters.
Major Arcana (22 Cards)
The Major Arcana represent profound life lessons and spiritual journeys:
CardTheme
The FoolNew beginnings, innocence
The MagicianManifestation, skill
The High PriestessIntuition, mystery
The EmpressAbundance, nurturing
The EmperorAuthority, structure
The HierophantTradition, beliefs
The LoversChoice, partnership
The ChariotWillpower, victory
StrengthCourage, inner power
The HermitSoul-searching, wisdom
Wheel of FortuneChange, destiny
JusticeFairness, karma
The Hanged ManSurrender, new perspective
DeathTransformation, endings
TemperanceBalance, patience
The DevilBondage, temptation
The TowerSudden change, revelation
The StarHope, healing
The MoonIllusion, subconscious
The SunJoy, success
JudgmentAwakening, renewal
The WorldCompletion, wholeness
Minor Arcana (56 Cards)
The Minor Arcana are divided into four suits: Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles, each representing different aspects of life:
SuitElementThemes
WandsFireAction, creativity, passion
CupsWaterEmotions, relationships, intuition
SwordsAirThought, conflict, truth
PentaclesEarthWork, money, physical world
Popular Tarot Spreads
- Single Card: Offers daily insight or quick answers.
- Three Cards: Explores past, present, and future dynamics.
- Celtic Cross: A comprehensive 10-card spread for deep insights.
- Relationship Spread: Analyzes partnership dynamics.