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Explore all 78 cards of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck — their meanings, symbolism, and guidance for both upright and reversed positions. First published in 1909 and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith under Arthur Edward Waite, it is the most widely used tarot deck in the world, divided into the 22 Major Arcana and the 56 Minor Arcana (Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles).

All 78 Cards

• The Fool — New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit, unlimited potential.
• The Magician — Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action, willpower.
• The High Priestess — Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, subconscious mind.
• The Empress — Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance, fertility.
• The Emperor — Authority, establishment, structure, a father figure, solid foundation.
• The Hierophant — Spiritual wisdom, tradition, conformity, institutions, divine guidance.
• The Lovers — Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, meaningful choices.
• The Chariot — Control, willpower, success, determination, victory through discipline.
• Strength — Strength, courage, patience, inner power, compassionate leadership.
• The Hermit — Soul-searching, introspection, solitude, inner guidance, contemplation.
• Wheel of Fortune — Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, turning point, abundance.
• Justice — Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law, integrity.
• The Hanged Man — Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives, spiritual insight.
• Death — Endings, change, transformation, transition, letting go of the past.
• Temperance — Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, spiritual harmony.
• The Devil — Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, materialism, bondage.
• The Tower — Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening, breakthrough.
• The Star — Hope, faith, renewal, serenity, inspiration, spiritual connection.
• The Moon — Illusion, fear, the unconscious, confusion, complexity, depth.
• The Sun — Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality, joy, radiance.
• Judgement — Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution, awakening.
• The World — Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel, fulfilment, wholeness.
• Ace of Wands — Creation, willpower, inspiration, desire, new initiative.
• Two of Wands — Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery, boldness.
• Three of Wands — Expansion, foresight, preparation, enterprise, looking ahead.
• Four of Wands — Celebration, harmony, marriage, home, community, joy.
• Five of Wands — Conflict, competition, tension, diversity of ideas.
• Six of Wands — Victory, success, public recognition, progress, confidence.
• Seven of Wands — Challenge, competition, perseverance, holding your ground.
• Eight of Wands — Speed, action, air travel, movement, quick decisions.
• Nine of Wands — Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith, boundaries.
• Ten of Wands — Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion near.
• Page of Wands — Enthusiasm, exploration, discovery, free spirit, new ideas.
• Knight of Wands — Energy, passion, adventure, impulsiveness, inspired action.
• Queen of Wands — Courage, confidence, independence, social butterfly, determination.
• King of Wands — Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour, big picture.
• Ace of Cups — Love, new relationships, compassion, creativity, spiritual awakening.
• Two of Cups — Partnership, mutual attraction, connection, balanced relationship.
• Three of Cups — Celebration, friendship, creativity, community, joy.
• Four of Cups — Contemplation, apathy, re-evaluation, missed opportunities.
• Five of Cups — Loss, grief, regret, disappointment, focusing on negativity.
• Six of Cups — Nostalgia, happy memories, reunion, innocence, childhood.
• Seven of Cups — Wishful thinking, choices, illusion, fantasy, daydreaming.
• Eight of Cups — Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, moving on, walking away.
• Nine of Cups — Contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish fulfilment.
• Ten of Cups — Harmony, marriage, happiness, alignment, family bliss.
• Page of Cups — Creative opportunities, curiosity, emotional messages, intuition.
• Knight of Cups — Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty.
• Queen of Cups — Compassionate, caring, emotionally stable, intuitive, in flow.
• King of Cups — Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic.
• Ace of Swords — Breakthrough, clarity, sharp mind, new idea, truth.
• Two of Swords — Difficult choices, indecision, stalemate, denial.
• Three of Swords — Heartbreak, painful truth, sorrow, grief, loss.
• Four of Swords — Rest, restoration, contemplation, recuperation, relaxation.
• Five of Swords — Conflict, defeat, win at all costs, tension, betrayal.
• Six of Swords — Transition, change, rite of passage, moving on, release.
• Seven of Swords — Deception, trickery, tactics, strategy, resourcefulness.
• Eight of Swords — Imprisonment, entrapment, self-victimisation, isolation.
• Nine of Swords — Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares, despair.
• Ten of Swords — Painful endings, betrayal, deep wounds, loss, crisis.
• Page of Swords — New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of thinking.
• Knight of Swords — Ambitious, action-oriented, driven, fast-thinking, assertive.
• Queen of Swords — Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication.
• King of Swords — Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth, ethics.
• Ace of Pentacles — A new financial or career opportunity, manifestation, abundance.
• Two of Pentacles — Multiple priorities, time management, prioritisation, adaptability.
• Three of Pentacles — Teamwork, collaboration, building, implementation.
• Four of Pentacles — Saving, security, conservatism, hoarding, stability.
• Five of Pentacles — Financial loss, poverty, lack, scarcity, isolation.
• Six of Pentacles — Generosity, charity, giving, prosperity, sharing wealth.
• Seven of Pentacles — Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment.
• Eight of Pentacles — Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development.
• Nine of Pentacles — Abundance, luxury, self-reliance, financial independence.
• Ten of Pentacles — Wealth, financial security, family, long-term success, legacy.
• Page of Pentacles — Manifestation, financial opportunity, new beginnings in career.
• Knight of Pentacles — Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism, methodical.
• Queen of Pentacles — Practical, homebody, hardworking, nurturing, down-to-earth.
• King of Pentacles — Abundance, prosperity, security, leadership, business acumen.