Tarot Card Meanings
MINOR ARCANA - MEANINGS
SUIT OF SWORDS
1 of Swords
A fresh start, a sudden opportunity or idea, clarity
2 of Swords
Indecision
3 of Swords
Heartbreak, betrayal
4 of Swords
Meditation, rest, retreat
5 of Swords
Mind games, hostility
6 of Swords
Leaving, accepting help, going somewhere better
7 of Swords
Secret plans, abandoning ship
8 of Swords
Feeling powerless and stuck
9 of Swords
Overactive mind, anxiety
10 of Swords
Feeling defeated, self sabotage
King of Swords
Serious, controlling, rational and mind/intellect-focused
Queen of Swords
Intelligent, writer, communicative yet cold - no nonsense attitude
Knight of Swords
Fierce, determined, aggressively pursues goals
Page of Swords
mentally unstable or intellectually immature, acts without thinking
SUIT OF CUPS
1 of Cups
Emotional fulfillment, joy
2 of Cups
Partnership, mutual attraction, compatibility
3 of Cups
Celebration, fun with friends, laughter
4 of Cups
Boredom, dissatisfaction with what is being offered
5 of Cups
Dwelling on the negative, self pity
6 of Cups
Sentimentality, kindness, help
7 of Cups
Multiple choices!, indecision, getting lost in fantasy, confusion
8 of Cups
Abandoning something in search of something better
9 of Cups
Indulgence, self-satisfaction
10 of Cups
Emotional bliss, happiness, attainment
King of Cups
Need to acknowledge deep feelings, avoid drowning out emotions
Queen of Cups
Emotionally nurturing, intuitive, sensitive
Knight of Cups
Romantic, adventurous, following one’s heart
Page of Cups
Creative, inspired, learning artistic skills
SUIT OF WANDS
1 of Wands
New beginnings, creative spark, fertile ideas
2 of Wands
Contemplation, assessing ones life direction
3 of Wands
Reaping the rewards of your efforts
4 of Wands
Celebration, safety, the home
5 of Wands
Competition, minor struggles or disagreements
6 of Wands
Success, accolades and achievement
7 of Wands
Feeling defensive and on guard
8 of Wands
Speed, things manifesting quickly
9 of Wands
Pessimism, gearing up for the worst
10 of Wands
Feeling oppressed, exhaustion, too many responsibilities
King of Wands
Career focused, mature, passionate
Queen of Wands
Confidant, focused, has zest for life
Knight of Wands
An adventurous risk taker who follows his passions
Page of Wands
Newly inspired, excited about life and work
SUIT OF PENTACLES
1 of Pentacles
Financial reward, clarity of life purpose, goals
2 of Pentacles
Balance, multitasking
3 of Pentacles
Meaningful work, enjoying one’s work, suitable career
4 of Pentacles
Hoarding, feeling poor, holding self back out of fear
5 of Pentacles
Minor money troubles, health problems, feeling like an outsider
6 of Pentacles
Charity, accepting and giving help
7 of Pentacles
Patience, waiting for your plans to bear fruit
8 of Pentacles
Hard work, focused efforts, laying the groundwork
9 of Pentacles
Luxury, rest, financial and material comforts
10 of Pentacles
Financial success, strong business relationships
King of Pentacles
Enjoys the good life (food, drink and leisure), financially secure
Queen of Pentacles
Healthy in body and finances, grounded and calm
Knight of Pentacles
Cautious, sensible and slow to progress
Page of Pentacles
Student, commitment to learning