The Tarot Deck

The King of Cups

When Upright...

The King of Cups card has a theme of Loving and shows up in concepts like wise, tolerant, caring, helps others grow, subtle influence.

When Reversed...

The King of Cups card has a theme of Manipulation and shows up in concepts like emotional abuse, taking advantage, moodiness.

The Magician

When Upright...

The Magician card has a theme of Realizing Potential and shows up in concepts like power, purpose, resourcefulness, skill determination.

When Reversed...

The Magician card has a theme of Manipulation and shows up in concepts like ineptitude, poor planning, latent talents.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The High Priestess

When Upright...

The High Priestess card has a theme of Intuition and shows up in concepts like higher powers, wisdom, secrets, subconscious mind.

When Reversed...

The High Priestess card has a theme of Superficial and shows up in concepts like hidden agendas, not listening to inner voice.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Empress

When Upright...

The Empress card has a theme of Fertility and shows up in concepts like mother, lover, nature, protection, abundance.

When Reversed...

The Empress card has a theme of Infertility and shows up in concepts like creative block, over-indulgent, insecure.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Emperor

When Upright...

The Emperor card has a theme of Authority and shows up in concepts like father-figure, leadership, structure, regulations.

When Reversed...

The Emperor card has a theme of Domination and shows up in concepts like use of force, controlling, rigidity, inflexibility.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Hierophant

When Upright...

The Hierophant card has a theme of Organizations and shows up in concepts like belief systems, group identification & rules, seeking education.

When Reversed...

The Hierophant card has a theme of Rebellion and shows up in concepts like restriction, unethical, challenging authority.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Lovers

When Upright...

The Lovers card has a theme of Relationships and shows up in concepts like love, communication, union, harmony, choices.

When Reversed...

The Lovers card has a theme of Disharmony and shows up in concepts like imbalance, struggle, loneliness, miscommunication.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Chariot

When Upright...

The Chariot card has a theme of Direction and shows up in concepts like victory, self-control, willpower, ambition, focus.

When Reversed...

The Chariot card has a theme of Domineering and shows up in concepts like accidents, delay, lack of focus, aggression.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Strength

When Upright...

The Strength card has a theme of Fortitude and shows up in concepts like inner strength, love, patience, compassion.

When Reversed...

The Strength card has a theme of Weakness and shows up in concepts like self-doubt, egoism, lack of self-discipline, suppressed urges.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Hermit

When Upright...

The Hermit card has a theme of Solitude and shows up in concepts like introspection, seeking understanding, being alone, inner guidance.

When Reversed...

The Hermit card has a theme of Isolation and shows up in concepts like loneliness, withdrawal, fearful, abandonment.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Justice

When Upright...

The Justice card has a theme of Justice and shows up in concepts like fairness, law, clear logic, truth, balance.

When Reversed...

The Justice card has a theme of Injustice and shows up in concepts like unfairness, bias, shame, indecision, dishonesty.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Hanged Man

When Upright...

The Hanged Man card has a theme of Sacrifice and shows up in concepts like letting go, evaluation, new perspective, vulnerability.

When Reversed...

The Hanged Man card has a theme of Martyrdom and shows up in concepts like ulterior motives, unmotivated, selfish.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Death

When Upright...

The Death card has a theme of Transformation and shows up in concepts like endings and beginnings, transition, shedding.

When Reversed...

The Death card has a theme of Stuck and shows up in concepts like depression, unable to move on or recover.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Temperance

When Upright...

The Temperance card has a theme of Balance and shows up in concepts like moderation, combining, healing, patience.

When Reversed...

The Temperance card has a theme of Imbalance and shows up in concepts like extremes, conflicts, lack of long-term vision.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Devil

When Upright...

The Devil card has a theme of Bondage and shows up in concepts like despair, addiction, self-restriction, lust, dark side of self.

When Reversed...

The Devil card has a theme of Breaking Free and shows up in concepts like hopefulness, power reclaimed, recovery.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Tower

When Upright...

The Tower card has a theme of Destruction and shows up in concepts like false securities, upheaval, sudden change, wake-up call.

When Reversed...

The Tower card has a theme of Precaution and shows up in concepts like fear and avoidance of change or disaster.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Star

When Upright...

The Star card has a theme of Hope and shows up in concepts like guidance, generosity, relief, inspiration, harmony.

When Reversed...

The Star card has a theme of Hopeless and shows up in concepts like despair, sabotaging, lacking creativity, troubled.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Moon

When Upright...

The Moon card has a theme of Illusion and shows up in concepts like intuition, fear, bewilderment, others deceiving you.

When Reversed...

The Moon card has a theme of Deception and shows up in concepts like deceiving yourself, over-relying on logic, blocked intuition.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Sun

When Upright...

The Sun card has a theme of Illumination and shows up in concepts like clarity, fun, warmth, success, vitality, clarity.

When Reversed...

The Sun card has a theme of Lingering Doubt and shows up in concepts like unable to focus on positive, clouded perspective.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Judgment

When Upright...

The Judgment card has a theme of Awakening and shows up in concepts like rebirth, inner calling, new perspective.

When Reversed...

The Judgment card has a theme of Avoidance and shows up in concepts like stagnation, refusal of self-examination, indecision.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The World

When Upright...

The World card has a theme of Completion and shows up in concepts like integration, perfect unity, wholeness, accomplishment.

When Reversed...

The World card has a theme of Pending and shows up in concepts like obstacles, incomplete project, lack of closure.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Ace of Cups

When Upright...

The Ace of Cups card has a theme of Emotional Strength and shows up in concepts like new relationship, friendship, or romance, creativity.

When Reversed...

The Ace of Cups card has a theme of Drained and shows up in concepts like emptiness, mental or physical barrenness, emotional exhaustion.

The Two of Cups

When Upright...

The Two of Cups card has a theme of Partnership and shows up in concepts like respect, happiness, connection, trust, attraction.

When Reversed...

The Two of Cups card has a theme of Arguments and shows up in concepts like petty quarrels, envy, miscommunication, jealousy, break-up.

The Three of Cups

When Upright...

The Three of Cups card has a theme of Community and shows up in concepts like camaraderie, friends, group success, neighbors.

When Reversed...

The Three of Cups card has a theme of Withdrawn and shows up in concepts like misfortune, lethargy, untrustworthy friends, loss of group.

The Four of Cups

When Upright...

The Four of Cups card has a theme of Self-absorption and shows up in concepts like reflection, losing interest, lacking motivation, boredom.

When Reversed...

The Four of Cups card has a theme of Over-Indulgence and shows up in concepts like being aloof, emotional shutdown, too self-absorbed.

The Five of Cups

When Upright...

The Five of Cups card has a theme of Bereavement and shows up in concepts like loss, regret, living in past, let down, sadness, grief.

When Reversed...

The Five of Cups card has a theme of Acceptance and shows up in concepts like release from sadness, moving on, making new plans.

The Six of Cups

When Upright...

The Six of Cups card has a theme of Nostalgia and shows up in concepts like happy memories, people from past, inner child.

When Reversed...

The Six of Cups card has a theme of Lethargic and shows up in concepts like denial, living in the past, refusal to grow up.

The Seven of Cups

When Upright...

The Seven of Cups card has a theme of Day Dreaming and shows up in concepts like choices, decisions, wishful thinking, fantasy.

When Reversed...

The Seven of Cups card has a theme of Self-delusion and shows up in concepts like too much escapism & indulgence, procrastination.

The Nine of Cups

When Upright...

The Nine of Cups card has a theme of Fulfillment and shows up in concepts like satisfaction, sensual pleasure, getting what you want.

When Reversed...

The Nine of Cups card has a theme of Entitlement and shows up in concepts like smugness, greed, taking for granted, too indulgent.

The Ten of Cups

When Upright...

The Ten of Cups card has a theme of Happiness and shows up in concepts like family happiness, blessings, love, contentment, children.

When Reversed...

The Ten of Cups card has a theme of Sorrow and shows up in concepts like family quarrels, stressed relationships, failed plans, worry.

The Page of Cups

When Upright...

The Page of Cups card has a theme of Creative Beginnings and shows up in concepts like good news, being loving, emotional, and intuitive.

When Reversed...

The Page of Cups card has a theme of Emotional and shows up in concepts like oversensitive youth, repressed intuition, refusing good advice.

The Knight of Cups

When Upright...

The Knight of Cups card has a theme of Sensitive and shows up in concepts like romantic, emotional, loving, caring, introspective.

When Reversed...

The Knight of Cups card has a theme of Temperamental and shows up in concepts like indulging in daydreams, moody, overly emotional.

The Queen of Cups

When Upright...

The Queen of Cups card has a theme of Intuitive and shows up in concepts like sensitive, caring, gentle, artistic, compassion, calm.

When Reversed...

The Queen of Cups card has a theme of Co-Dependency and shows up in concepts like unreliable, inefficient, moodiness, lacking confidence.

The Ace of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Ace of Pentacles card has a theme of Material Strength and shows up in concepts like financial prosperity, practicality, real-world impact.

When Reversed...

The Ace of Pentacles card has a theme of Materialism and shows up in concepts like greedy, hoarding, monetary delays, lost opportunity.

The Two of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Two of Pentacles card has a theme of Juggling and shows up in concepts like juggling money and/or life, adapting quickly, busyness.

When Reversed...

The Two of Pentacles card has a theme of Disorder and shows up in concepts like scattered energy, instability, financial problems.

The Four of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Four of Pentacles card has a theme of Wealth and shows up in concepts like hold onto money, budget, stability, conservatism.

When Reversed...

The Four of Pentacles card has a theme of Financial Loss and shows up in concepts like taking financial risks, monetary difficulties, gambling.

The Five of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Five of Pentacles card has a theme of Poverty and shows up in concepts like lack, financial hardship, hopeless, financial uncertainty.

When Reversed...

The Five of Pentacles card has a theme of Perseverance and shows up in concepts like change for the better, renewed hope, finding employment.

The Six of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Six of Pentacles card has a theme of Generosity and shows up in concepts like plenty, abundance, financial help, charity, giving.

When Reversed...

The Six of Pentacles card has a theme of Coveting and shows up in concepts like imbalance, sinking finances, feeling cheated, greed, envy.

The Seven of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Seven of Pentacles card has a theme of Patience and shows up in concepts like fruits of your labors, earned success, evaluation.

When Reversed...

The Seven of Pentacles card has a theme of Limited Success and shows up in concepts like misfortune, loss, wasting money, impatience.

The Eight of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Eight of Pentacles card has a theme of Education and shows up in concepts like job satisfaction, making money, progress.

When Reversed...

The Eight of Pentacles card has a theme of Unambitious and shows up in concepts like unskilled, cutting corners, unreliable, unwilling to work.

The Nine of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Nine of Pentacles card has a theme of Luxury and shows up in concepts like affluence, stability, security, prosperity, self reliance.

When Reversed...

The Nine of Pentacles card has a theme of Setbacks and shows up in concepts like feeling isolated, being taken advantage of, too focused on work.

The Ten of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Ten of Pentacles card has a theme of Legacy and shows up in concepts like affluence, family money, inheritance, sum of money.

When Reversed...

The Ten of Pentacles card has a theme of Loss and shows up in concepts like loss of community/family, monetary loss, absorbed in material.

The Page of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Page of Pentacles card has a theme of Practicality and shows up in concepts like dependability, seeking abundance, business opportunity.

When Reversed...

The Page of Pentacles card has a theme of Bad News and shows up in concepts like unfulfilled promises, missed opportunities.

The Knight of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Knight of Pentacles card has a theme of Thorough and shows up in concepts like practical, realistic, cautious, hard worker, disliking change.

When Reversed...

The Knight of Pentacles card has a theme of Obsessive and shows up in concepts like stubborn, grinding, self-serving, resisting compromise.

The Queen of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Queen of Pentacles card has a theme of Resourceful and shows up in concepts like down-to-earth, organized, stability, mature, trustworthy.

When Reversed...

The Queen of Pentacles card has a theme of Self-Centered and shows up in concepts like driven for money over relationships, work/home imbalance.

The Ace of Wands

When Upright...

The Ace of Wands card has a theme of Creative Strength and shows up in concepts like beginnings, inspiration, potential, courage, enthusiasm.

When Reversed...

The Ace of Wands card has a theme of False Starts and shows up in concepts like lacking initiative, bad timing, setbacks, obstacles.

The Two of Wands

When Upright...

The Two of Wands card has a theme of Planning and shows up in concepts like personal power, strength, success, support, originality.

When Reversed...

The Two of Wands card has a theme of Unexpected and shows up in concepts like lack of plan, loss of control, unexpected results.

The Three of Wands

When Upright...

The Three of Wands card has a theme of Entrepreneur and shows up in concepts like pursuing the unknown, leadership, visionary.

When Reversed...

The Three of Wands card has a theme of Dreamer and shows up in concepts like careless approach, unprepared, untrustworthy partners.

The Four of Wands

When Upright...

The Four of Wands card has a theme of Harmony and shows up in concepts like celebration, excitement, stable home, partnership.

When Reversed...

The Four of Wands card has a theme of Ungrateful and shows up in concepts like communication breakdown, stagnant, excess celebration.

The Five of Wands

When Upright...

The Five of Wands card has a theme of Conflict and shows up in concepts like battles, bickering, pettiness, discord, squabbles.

When Reversed...

The Five of Wands card has a theme of Unresolved and shows up in concepts like unresolved issues, pending settlement, agree to disagree.

The Six of Wands

When Upright...

The Six of Wands card has a theme of Victory and shows up in concepts like success within reach, personal triumph, praise, recognition.

When Reversed...

The Six of Wands card has a theme of Demotion and shows up in concepts like betrayal, fall from favor, being taken advantage of.

The Seven of Wands

When Upright...

The Seven of Wands card has a theme of Defiance and shows up in concepts like taking a stand, battling, in control, taking the offensive.

When Reversed...

The Seven of Wands card has a theme of Discouraged and shows up in concepts like overwhelmed, doubt, giving up, isolation, disadvantage.

The Eight of Wands

When Upright...

The Eight of Wands card has a theme of Acceleration and shows up in concepts like travel, overseas, movement towards fruition, action.

When Reversed...

The Eight of Wands card has a theme of Missteps and shows up in concepts like snap judgments, wasted efforts, delays.

The Nine of Wands

When Upright...

The Nine of Wands card has a theme of Determination and shows up in concepts like stamina, courage, persisting despite setbacks.

When Reversed...

The Nine of Wands card has a theme of Defensiveness and shows up in concepts like unprepared, isolation, resistance, paranoia.

The Ten of Wands

When Upright...

The Ten of Wands card has a theme of Responsibility and shows up in concepts like overwhelm, overwork, burdens, challenge.

When Reversed...

The Ten of Wands card has a theme of Reevaluation and shows up in concepts like relief, letting go, laying down burdens, irresponsibility.

The Ace of Swords

When Upright...

The Ace of Swords card has a theme of Mental Strength and shows up in concepts like thinking clearly, honesty, justice, breakthroughs.

When Reversed...

The Ace of Swords card has a theme of Confusion and shows up in concepts like failed efforts, bad timing, wrong choice, chaos, stress.

The Two of Swords

When Upright...

The Two of Swords card has a theme of Stalemate and shows up in concepts like indecision, blocking emotions, avoiding truth.

When Reversed...

The Two of Swords card has a theme of Mixed Information and shows up in concepts like mixed emotions, difficult decisions, wrong conclusions.

The Three of Swords

When Upright...

The Three of Swords card has a theme of Grief and shows up in concepts like arguments, heartache, sorrow, conflict, feeling betrayal.

When Reversed...

The Three of Swords card has a theme of Healing and shows up in concepts like recovery, ending seclusion, releasing sorrow, forgiveness.

The Four of Swords

When Upright...

The Four of Swords card has a theme of Recuperation and shows up in concepts like recovery, retreat, de-stress, solitude, time out.

When Reversed...

The Four of Swords card has a theme of Cautious Re-entry and shows up in concepts like clarity, starting again well-rested, slow movement.

The Five of Swords

When Upright...

The Five of Swords card has a theme of Hollow Victory and shows up in concepts like sacrificing integrity, power hungry, conflict.

When Reversed...

The Five of Swords card has a theme of Termination and shows up in concepts like ending unhealthy relationships, making changes.

The Six of Swords

When Upright...

The Six of Swords card has a theme of Passage and shows up in concepts like moving forward beyond current pain, necessary transition.

When Reversed...

The Six of Swords card has a theme of Blocked and shows up in concepts like dead end, feeling stuck, unforeseen forces at work.

The Seven of Swords

When Upright...

The Seven of Swords card has a theme of Stealth and shows up in concepts like theft, loss, sneaking away, underhand, cunning, taking.

When Reversed...

The Seven of Swords card has a theme of Reveal and shows up in concepts like honesty, openness, getting caught, stolen items returned.

The Eight of Swords

When Upright...

The Eight of Swords card has a theme of Restriction and shows up in concepts like lacking direction, powerless, trapped, limiting beliefs.

When Reversed...

The Eight of Swords card has a theme of Release and shows up in concepts like mental liberation, clear thinking, renewed initiative.

The Nine of Swords

When Upright...

The Nine of Swords card has a theme of Nightmares and shows up in concepts like grief, despair, distress, desolation, illness, brooding.

When Reversed...

The Nine of Swords card has a theme of Perspective and shows up in concepts like facing fears, looking forward, focused on opportunities.

The Page of Swords

When Upright...

The Page of Swords card has a theme of Revitalization and shows up in concepts like learning, embrace new challenges, honesty, integrity.

When Reversed...

The Page of Swords card has a theme of Braggart and shows up in concepts like immaturity, communication errors, being all talk.

The Knight of Swords

When Upright...

The Knight of Swords card has a theme of Incisiveness and shows up in concepts like intelligence, knowledge, acting with certainty.

When Reversed...

The Knight of Swords card has a theme of Egotistical and shows up in concepts like tactless, impulsive, criticizing, aggressively competitive.

The Queen of Swords

When Upright...

The Queen of Swords card has a theme of Perceptive and shows up in concepts like clever, realistic expectations, straight-talking.

When Reversed...

The Queen of Swords card has a theme of Cold-Hearted and shows up in concepts like cunning, bad-tempered, overly emotional.

The King of Swords

When Upright...

The King of Swords card has a theme of Ethical Leader and shows up in concepts like diplomacy, intellect, remaining objective, unbiased, analytical.

When Reversed...

The King of Swords card has a theme of Overbearing and shows up in concepts like cruel, merciless, incompetent, illegal actions.

The Fool

When Upright...

The Fool card has a theme of New Beginnings and shows up in concepts like innocence, journey, spontaneity, free spirit, change.

When Reversed...

The Fool card has a theme of Resistance and shows up in concepts like stuck, foolishness, risk-taking, recklessness.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Wheel of Fortune

When Upright...

The Wheel of Fortune card has a theme of Destiny and shows up in concepts like turning point, life cycles, awakening, big picture vision.

When Reversed...

The Wheel of Fortune card has a theme of Instability and shows up in concepts like bad timing, stress, rapid change, out of control.

Arcana

major

Astrology

The Eight of Cups

When Upright...

The Eight of Cups card has a theme of Unfulfilled and shows up in concepts like walking away, new direction, no turning back, burning bridges.

When Reversed...

The Eight of Cups card has a theme of Depression and shows up in concepts like denial, indecision, need to confront the truth.

The Three of Pentacles

When Upright...

The Three of Pentacles card has a theme of Teamwork and shows up in concepts like learning, new skills, studying, apprentice, competence, planning.

When Reversed...

The Three of Pentacles card has a theme of Stagnation and shows up in concepts like blocked creativity, lacking effort, burdened by work.

The King of Pentacles

When Upright...

The King of Pentacles card has a theme of Business Leader and shows up in concepts like assuring presence, enterprising, assumes responsibility.

When Reversed...

The King of Pentacles card has a theme of Unethical and shows up in concepts like corruption, lacking business acumen, ruthless, greedy.

The Page of Wands

When Upright...

The Page of Wands card has a theme of Enthusiasm and shows up in concepts like opportunity, high energy, passion, creativity.

When Reversed...

The Page of Wands card has a theme of Misleading and shows up in concepts like negativity, pessimism, indecisiveness.

The Knight of Wands

When Upright...

The Knight of Wands card has a theme of Confidence and shows up in concepts like charming, courage, passion, lust, adventure.

When Reversed...

The Knight of Wands card has a theme of Reckless and shows up in concepts like impatient, rebel, bad-tempered, scattered.

The Queen of Wands

When Upright...

The Queen of Wands card has a theme of Wholehearted and shows up in concepts like vibrancy, charm, dedication, enthusiasm, self-confidence.

When Reversed...

The Queen of Wands card has a theme of Aggressive and shows up in concepts like mean-spirited, selfish, vengeful, domineering.

The King of Wands

When Upright...

The King of Wands card has a theme of Leadership and shows up in concepts like innovation, business, action, risk taker, charismatic, results.

When Reversed...

The King of Wands card has a theme of Prideful and shows up in concepts like overbearing, ruthless, harsh, power abuser.

The Ten of Swords

When Upright...

The Ten of Swords card has a theme of Betrayal and shows up in concepts like self-sacrificing, feeling victimized, let down, stabbed in the back.

When Reversed...

The Ten of Swords card has a theme of Relief and shows up in concepts like fatigue, the worst has passed, lessons learned, liberation.