Tarot card meanings, spreads, and reading guides
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Try the Tarot tool →The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards representing life's spiritual lessons and karmic influences. From The Fool (new beginnings) to The World (completion), these cards depict the soul's journey through major life themes. They carry more weight in readings than Minor Arcana cards.
The Tower (XVI) represents sudden upheaval, destruction of false structures, and necessary chaos that leads to liberation. While initially frightening, The Tower clears away what no longer serves you. In love, it signals relationship revelations or needed endings. Reversed suggests resisting inevitable change.
The Death card (XIII) rarely means physical death. It represents transformation, endings, and the clearing away of the old to make room for the new. Death signals profound change, release of attachments, and necessary conclusions. In love, it indicates relationship transformation or needed endings.
The Ten of Swords depicts painful endings and hitting rock bottom. A figure lies with ten swords in their back, symbolizing betrayal, defeat, or complete exhaustion of a situation. However, dawn appears on the horizon - this ending makes way for a fresh start. The worst is over.
The Lovers (VI) represents relationships, choices, and values alignment. While often indicating romantic connection, The Lovers primarily concerns important decisions that reflect your values. It asks you to choose authentically. In love readings, it suggests soulmate potential or crucial relationship choices.
The Star (XVII) represents hope, inspiration, and spiritual renewal after difficulty. Following The Tower's destruction, The Star offers healing and faith that all will be well. It signals a time of peace, serenity, and connection to your highest purpose. Trust the universe.
The Moon (XVIII) represents illusion, confusion, and the need to trust intuition through uncertainty. Things are not as they appear. Hidden information exists. The Moon asks you to navigate by feeling rather than logic. Honor your fears but do not let them control you.
The Three of Cups represents celebration, friendship, community, and joyful gatherings. Three women raise cups in celebration, symbolizing emotional abundance and supportive connections. This card indicates parties, reunions, creative collaboration, or happy outcomes worth celebrating.
The Ace of Pentacles represents new financial opportunities, material beginnings, and manifestation potential. A hand emerges from clouds offering a golden pentacle - new resources are available. This card indicates new jobs, business opportunities, investments, or material gifts.
To do tarot for yourself, start with a clear question, shuffle while focusing on it, and draw cards. Beginners should start with single-card pulls for daily guidance or the 3-card Past-Present-Future spread. Trust your intuition when interpreting-the images speak directly to your subconscious.
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