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Divination · The Tarot

Divination

The Tarot

Shuffle the seventy-eight cards and lay a spread — one card, past–present–future, or the Celtic Cross — and read what each card means in its place. Every card has its own page, with its picture, its meanings upright and reversed, its history and its symbolism.

Spread

Choose a spread, hold your question in mind and press Shuffle and draw.

Cards are shuffled in your browser with a cryptographic random generator; nothing is sent or saved. Tarot is a tradition for reflection — the cards describe, they do not decide. For the history of the cards, see the history of tarot; for a year ahead read from your birthday, try the Birthday Oracle.

Major Arcana

22 cards
The Fool, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Foolbeginnings · innocence · spontaneityThe Magician, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Magicianwill · skill · initiativeThe High Priestess, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The High Priestessintuition · inner knowledge · mysteryThe Empress, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Empressabundance · fertility · nurtureThe Emperor, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Emperorauthority · structure · stabilityThe Hierophant, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Hierophanttradition · teaching · institutionsThe Lovers, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Loverslove · union · choiceThe Chariot, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Chariotvictory · willpower · determinationStrength, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Strengthcourage · gentleness · patienceThe Hermit, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Hermitsolitude · introspection · wisdomWheel of Fortune, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Wheel of Fortunecycles · change · fateJustice, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Justicefairness · truth · lawThe Hanged Man, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Hanged Mansurrender · pause · new perspectiveDeath, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Deathendings · transformation · transitionTemperance, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Temperancebalance · moderation · patienceThe Devil, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Devilbondage · attachment · temptationThe Tower, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Towerupheaval · sudden change · revelationThe Star, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Starhope · renewal · inspirationThe Moon, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Moonillusion · uncertainty · dreamsThe Sun, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Sunjoy · success · vitalityJudgement, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Judgementawakening · renewal · callingThe World, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) The Worldcompletion · fulfilment · wholeness

Wands

14 cards · Fire
Ace of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Ace of Wandsinspiration · new venture · creative sparkTwo of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Two of Wandsplanning · dominion · future visionThree of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Three of Wandsexpansion · foresight · enterpriseFour of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Four of Wandscelebration · homecoming · harmonyFive of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Five of Wandscompetition · conflict · rivalrySix of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Six of Wandsvictory · recognition · successSeven of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Seven of Wandsdefence · perseverance · standing groundEight of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Eight of Wandsspeed · movement · newsNine of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Nine of Wandsresilience · persistence · vigilanceTen of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Ten of Wandsburden · responsibility · overloadPage of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Page of Wandsenthusiasm · exploration · messagesKnight of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Knight of Wandsaction · adventure · passionQueen of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Queen of Wandsconfidence · warmth · courageKing of Wands, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) King of Wandsleadership · vision · entrepreneurship

Cups

14 cards · Water
Ace of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Ace of Cupsnew love · emotional fulfilment · compassionTwo of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Two of Cupspartnership · mutual attraction · unionThree of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Three of Cupscelebration · friendship · communityFour of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Four of Cupsapathy · contemplation · discontentFive of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Five of Cupsgrief · loss · regretSix of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Six of Cupsnostalgia · childhood · innocenceSeven of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Seven of Cupschoices · illusion · fantasyEight of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Eight of Cupswalking away · disillusion · search for meaningNine of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Nine of Cupscontentment · satisfaction · wishes fulfilledTen of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Ten of Cupsfamily happiness · harmony · emotional fulfilmentPage of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Page of Cupscreative beginnings · sensitivity · intuitionKnight of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Knight of Cupsromance · invitation · charmQueen of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Queen of Cupscompassion · intuition · emotional depthKing of Cups, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) King of Cupsemotional balance · diplomacy · calm authority

Swords

14 cards · Air
Ace of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Ace of Swordsclarity · truth · breakthroughTwo of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Two of Swordsstalemate · difficult choice · truceThree of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Three of Swordsheartbreak · grief · painful truthFour of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Four of Swordsrest · recovery · retreatFive of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Five of Swordsconflict · defeat · hollow victorySix of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Six of Swordstransition · moving on · passageSeven of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Seven of Swordsstrategy · stealth · deceptionEight of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Eight of Swordsrestriction · feeling trapped · self-limiting beliefsNine of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Nine of Swordsanxiety · worry · sleeplessnessTen of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Ten of Swordspainful ending · rock bottom · collapsePage of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Page of Swordscuriosity · vigilance · new ideasKnight of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Knight of Swordsaction · ambition · speedQueen of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Queen of Swordsclear judgement · independence · honestyKing of Swords, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) King of Swordsauthority · judgement · intellectual power

Pentacles

14 cards · Earth
Ace of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Ace of Pentaclesopportunity · prosperity · new ventureTwo of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Two of Pentaclesbalance · juggling priorities · adaptabilityThree of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Three of Pentaclesteamwork · craftsmanship · skillFour of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Four of Pentaclessecurity · saving · controlFive of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Five of Pentacleshardship · worry · exclusionSix of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Six of Pentaclesgenerosity · charity · giving and receivingSeven of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Seven of Pentaclespatience · assessment · long-term investmentEight of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Eight of Pentaclesdiligence · apprenticeship · skillNine of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Nine of Pentaclesself-sufficiency · independence · refinementTen of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Ten of Pentacleslegacy · family · inheritancePage of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Page of Pentaclesstudy · ambition · diligenceKnight of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Knight of Pentaclesreliability · hard work · patienceQueen of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) Queen of Pentaclesnurturing · practicality · generosityKing of Pentacles, from the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot (1909) King of Pentaclesabundance · security · business acumen