Tarot Card Meanings List: All 78 Cards Explained

Tarot card are rich in symbolism and meaning, acting as a mirror that reflects our experiences, emotions, and the choices we face.

I can still vividly remember the time I connected with my first deck—how the beautiful artwork and underlying messages immediately spoke to me.

In this article, we will explore the meanings of all major arcana cards and all minor arcana cards, including specific interpretations related to love and feelings, as well as their yes or no meanings.

So, grab your favorite deck, settle in, and let’s discover all its fascinating meanings together!

The Structure of the Tarot Deck

A standard tarot deck consists of 78 cards divided into the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana.

Major Arcana

The Major Arcana contains 22 cards that represent significant life events, spiritual lessons, and deep psychological themes.

Minor Arcana

The Minor Arcana consists of 56 cards divided into four suits: the Suit of Cups, the Suit of Pentacles, the Suit of Swords, and the Suit of Wands, each reflecting different aspects of life.

Major Arcana Tarot Card Meanings

0. The Fool

General Meaning: New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity.
Love and Feelings: Represents a fresh start in love, encouraging openness and adventure.
Yes or No Meaning: Generally a “yes,” indicating new opportunities and potential.

I. The Magician

General Meaning: Manifestation, resourcefulness, power.
Love and Feelings: Suggests taking action to attract love; you have the tools to create your desired relationship.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that you can manifest your desires.

II. The High Priestess

General Meaning: Intuition, unconscious knowledge, mystery.
Love and Feelings: Encourages trusting your intuition in relationships; hidden feelings may surface.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” suggesting that what is meant for you will cross your path.

III. The Empress

General Meaning: Fertility, nurturing, abundance.
Love and Feelings: Signifies love, nurturing, and emotional fulfillment; strong connections with family.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating growth and positivity in relationships.

IV. The Emperor

General Meaning: Authority, structure, control.
Love and Feelings: Represents stability and structure in a relationship; potential for commitment.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating a solid foundation.

V. The Hierophant

General Meaning: Tradition, spiritual guidance, conformity.
Love and Feelings: Suggests a relationship based on traditional values or societal expectations; may indicate marriage.
Yes or No Meaning: A “maybe” and sometimes a “yes,” especially if you seek guidance or support from established norms.

VI. The Lovers

General Meaning: Love, harmony, choices.
Love and Feelings: Represents deep connections, partnerships, and choices in love; signifies mutual attraction.
Yes or No Meaning: A strong “yes,” indicating positive outcomes in relationships.

VII. The Chariot

General Meaning: Willpower, determination, victory.
Love and Feelings: Suggests overcoming obstacles in love; determination to succeed in a relationship.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating success through effort and focus.

VIII. Strength

General Meaning: The Strength card mainly represents courage, compassion and inner strength.
Love and Feelings: Represents emotional strength and compassion in relationships; encourages patience and understanding.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” as it serves as a strong indicator that love can overcome challenges.

IX. The Hermit

General Meaning: Introspection, solitude, inner guidance.
Love and Feelings: Suggests a time for reflection; may indicate a need for solitude to understand personal feelings.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting the need for introspection before making decisions.

X. Wheel of Fortune

General Meaning: Change, cycles, fate.
Love and Feelings: Indicates changes in love life; cycles of ups and downs in relationships.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” but with the understanding that circumstances may shift.

XI. Justice

General Meaning: The Justice tarot card represents fairness, truth and law.
Love and Feelings: Represents fairness and balance in relationships; encourages honest communication.
Yes or No Meaning: An “it depends,” as justice represents karma and dealing with consequences of actions.

XII. The Hanged Man

General Meaning: Sacrifice, letting go, new perspectives.
Love and Feelings: Suggests a need to change perspective in love; may indicate a pause or waiting period.
Yes or No Meaning: A “maybe,” suggesting that patience is required before moving forward.

XIII. Death

General Meaning: Transformation, endings, new beginnings.
Love and Feelings: Represents significant change in relationships; the end of one phase may lead to new beginnings.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” indicating that something must end before new opportunities can arise.

XIV. Temperance

General Meaning: Balance, moderation, harmony.
Love and Feelings: Suggests the need for balance and compromise in relationships; encourages patience and understanding.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that harmony is achievable through moderation.

XV. The Devil

General Meaning: Temptation, materialism.
Love and Feelings: Indicates unhealthy attachments or codependency in relationships; warns against temptation.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting the need to break free from negative influences.

XVI. The Tower

General Meaning: Sudden change, chaos, revelation.
Love and Feelings: Represents change in relationships; may indicate a shocking revelation or breakup.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” indicating that current structures may need to fall apart for growth.

XVII. The Star

General Meaning: Hope, inspiration, serenity.
Love and Feelings: Signifies healing and hope in love; encourages optimism and faith in future relationships.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” as it represents a positive outlook and renewal.

XVIII. The Moon

General Meaning: Illusion, intuition.
Love and Feelings: Suggests confusion or uncertainty in relationships; encourages trusting your intuition.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” as this card indicates that clarity may be needed first before making important decisions.

XIX. The Sun

General Meaning: The Sun card represents joy, success and positivity.
Love and Feelings: Represents happiness and fulfillment in love; signifies a bright and positive relationship.
Yes or No Meaning: A strong “yes,” as it indicates success and joy in both life and love matters.

XX. Judgment

General Meaning: Reflection, reckoning, awakening.
Love and Feelings: Suggests a time for reflection on past relationships; encourages making necessary changes.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that growth and renewal are possible through self-reflection.

XXI. The World

General Meaning: The World card represents completion, fulfillment and wholeness.
Love and Feelings: Represents a harmonious and fulfilling relationship; signifies the achievement of love goals.
Yes or No Meaning: A strong “yes,” indicating that you have reached a significant milestone in love or are ready to embrace new experiences.

Minor Arcana Tarot Card Meanings

Cups (Emotions and Relationships)

Ace of Cups

General Meaning: New love, emotional beginnings.
Love and Feelings: Indicates the start of a new romantic relationship or emotional connection.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” suggesting new exciting experience is on the horizon.

Two of Cups

General Meaning: Partnership, mutual attraction.
Love and Feelings: Represents a strong bond and partnership; signifies mutual feelings and emotional connection.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating a harmonious relationship.

Three of Cups

General Meaning: Celebration, friendship, community.
Love and Feelings: Suggests joyful gatherings and celebrations with loved ones; indicates a supportive community.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating positive relationships and celebrations ahead.

Four of Cups

General Meaning: Apathy, contemplation, reevaluation.
Love and Feelings: Suggests feelings of dissatisfaction or contemplation in love; may indicate a need to reevaluate relationships.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” as this card encourages to take control and create your own ideal reality through personal growth and authenticity.

Five of Cups

General Meaning: Loss, regret, focusing on the negative.
Love and Feelings: Indicates heartbreak or disappointment in love; encourages focusing on what remains rather than what is lost.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” as this card suggests that current feelings may be overshadowed by past losses.

Six of Cups

General Meaning: Nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence.
Love and Feelings: Represents fond memories and connections from the past; may indicate rekindling an old flame.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” suggesting a return to happier times in relationships.

Seven of Cups

General Meaning: Choices, fantasy.
Love and Feelings: Optimism about the future; encourages clarity and focus on what truly matters.
Yes or No Meaning: A “maybe,” indicating that choices need to be carefully considered before proceeding.

Eight of Cups

General Meaning: Abandonment, withdrawal, seeking deeper meaning.
Love and Feelings: Indicates a desire to leave behind unfulfilling relationships in search of deeper emotional fulfillment.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting that it may be time to move on from a current situation.

Nine of Cups

General Meaning: Contentment, satisfaction, emotional fulfillment.
Love and Feelings: Represents emotional happiness and satisfaction in love; indicates wishes coming true.
Yes or No Meaning: A strong “yes,” indicating that emotional fulfillment is within reach.

Ten of Cups

General Meaning: Happiness, family, emotional bliss.
Love and Feelings: Signifies a harmonious family life and deep emotional connections; represents ultimate happiness in love.
Yes or No Meaning: A resounding “yes,” indicating joy and fulfillment in relationships.

Page of Cups

General Meaning: Creativity, intuition, new emotional experiences.
Love and Feelings: Represents new love or creative expressions of feelings; encourages openness and emotional exploration.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” suggesting new creative ideas and possibilities.

Knight of Cups

General Meaning: Romance, charm, idealism.
Love and Feelings: Indicates a romantic offer or proposal; represents someone who is emotionally expressive.
Yes or No Meaning: “Yes,” exciting possibilities are in the air.

Queen of Cups

General Meaning: Compassion, emotional security, nurturing.
Love and Feelings: Represents a loving and nurturing figure; encourages emotional openness and support in relationships.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” representing a strong sense of emotional depth and understanding.

King of Cups

General Meaning: Emotional balance, control, diplomacy.
Love and Feelings: Signifies emotional maturity and understanding; represents a compassionate partner.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” representing a stable and supportive emotional environment.

Pentacles (Material Aspects and Security)

Ace of Pentacles

General Meaning: New beginnings, opportunities, prosperity.
Love and Feelings: Indicates the potential for a solid, stable relationship; suggests a new romantic opportunity grounded in reality.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating a promising start in love or financial stability that can enhance relationships.

Two of Pentacles

General Meaning: Balance, adaptability, juggling priorities.
Love and Feelings: Suggests the need to balance different aspects of life, including love; may indicate juggling multiple relationships or commitments.
Yes or No Meaning: A “maybe,” indicating that balance is necessary before moving forward.

Three of Pentacles

General Meaning: Collaboration, teamwork, skill development.
Love and Feelings: Represents working together in a relationship; emphasizes the importance of collaboration and mutual support.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that teamwork will lead to positive outcomes.

Four of Pentacles

General Meaning: Control, security, possession.
Love and Feelings: Indicates a desire for security in relationships; may suggest possessiveness or fear of loss.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” as it suggests a sense of financial stability, however this card also sends to message to proceed with caution when it comes to taking risks.

Five of Pentacles

General Meaning: Hardship, financial loss, isolation.
Love and Feelings: Represents feelings of loss or emotional challenges; may indicate struggles within a relationship.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting that current challenges may overshadow other aspects of life. It is time to create a stable base first.

Six of Pentacles

General Meaning: Giving, receiving, generosity.
Love and Feelings: Suggests a balanced relationship where both partners give and receive; indicates generosity and support.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that your mindset and generosity will strengthen bonds with others and increase chances of success.

Seven of Pentacles

General Meaning: Patience, assessment, long-term view.
Love and Feelings: Encourages taking a step back to evaluate the relationship; suggests that patience is required for growth.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” encouraging to keep a positive mindset and be patient.

Eight of Pentacles

General Meaning: Hard work, dedication, skill development.
Love and Feelings: Represents dedication to a relationship and the effort required to make it work; suggests a focus on personal growth within love.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that hard work and commitment will yield positive results.

Nine of Pentacles

General Meaning: Independence, self-sufficiency, luxury.
Love and Feelings: Signifies enjoying personal success and independence; encourages self-love and confidence before seeking romantic connections.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that your efforts are about to pay off.

Ten of Pentacles

General Meaning: Legacy, family, long-term success.
Love and Feelings: Represents stability and security in family life; signifies a lasting and fulfilling relationship.
Yes or No Meaning: A strong “yes,” indicating a solid foundation.

Page of Pentacles

General Meaning: Ambition, new opportunities, practicality.
Love and Feelings: Suggests a new romantic interest that is grounded and practical; encourages a realistic approach to love.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that new opportunities are about to cross your path.

Knight of Pentacles

General Meaning: Reliability, hard work, responsibility.
Love and Feelings: Represents a dependable partner who values stability; suggests a slow but steady approach to love.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” representing ambition, determination and honesty.

Queen of Pentacles

General Meaning: Nurturing, practicality, financial security.
Love and Feelings: Signifies a nurturing and supportive partner; emphasizes the importance of care and practicality in relationships.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating flow, abundance and manifestations.

King of Pentacles

General Meaning: Wealth, stability, authority.
Love and Feelings: Represents a partner who is successful and grounded; signifies a relationship built on mutual respect and stability.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” representing a sense of wealth, success and stability.

Swords (Thoughts and Conflict)

Ace of Swords

General Meaning: Clarity, truth, new ideas.
Love and Feelings: Indicates a breakthrough in communication; suggests the beginning of a relationship based on honesty and clarity.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” suggesting that an eye-opening breakthrough is near.

Two of Swords

General Meaning: Indecision, stalemate, choices.
Love and Feelings: Represents a difficult decision in love; may indicate a need to confront feelings or make a choice between two paths.
Yes or No Meaning: A “maybe,” indicating that indecision is present and clarity is needed.

Three of Swords

General Meaning: Heartbreak, sorrow, emotional pain.
Love and Feelings: Signifies heartbreak or emotional challenges; indicates the need to heal from past wounds before moving forward.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” as it represents a sense of loss and separation.

Four of Swords

General Meaning: Rest, recovery, contemplation.
Love and Feelings: Suggests taking a break to heal and reflect on love; encourages self-care and introspection.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that after a time of rest, clarity will soon reveal itself.

Five of Swords

General Meaning: Conflict, tension, defeat.
Love and Feelings: Represents conflict or tension in relationships; a need to address unresolved issues.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting that conflict may overshadow other things at this time.

Six of Swords

General Meaning: Transition, moving on.
Love and Feelings: Indicates someone feels overwhelmed and moves away from difficult situations; suggests healing and finding peace in love.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” as this card represents feeling stuck in a situation. A different perspective is needed.

Seven of Swords

General Meaning: Deception, betrayal, strategy.
Love and Feelings: Suggests feelings of confusion, doubt and being misunderstood.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” indicating that trust issues are at play.

Eight of Swords

General Meaning: Restriction, isolation, self-imposed limitations.
Love and Feelings: Represents feeling trapped or restricted in love; encourages breaking free from limiting beliefs.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting that feelings of restriction.

Nine of Swords

General Meaning: Anxiety, fear, nightmares.
Love and Feelings: Indicates emotional distress or anxiety regarding love; may suggest overthinking or fear of the future.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting that current fears and anxieties may hinder the ability to see clearly at this time.

Ten of Swords

General Meaning: Betrayal, endings, loss.
Love and Feelings: Represents a painful ending or betrayal in a relationship; indicates the need for closure and healing.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting that significant pain or betrayal must be addressed before moving forward.

Page of Swords

General Meaning: Curiosity, communication, new ideas.
Love and Feelings: Suggests a new phase of communication in love; encourages open and honest dialogue.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that curiosity and communication can lead to new (romantic) possibilities.

Knight of Swords

General Meaning: Action, ambition, impulsiveness.
Love and Feelings: Indicates a rush into romantic situations; may suggest the need for caution and thoughtfulness.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting that while action is needed, it should be balanced with careful consideration.

Queen of Swords

General Meaning: Independence, perception, clarity.
Love and Feelings: Represents a strong, independent partner who has good intentions, however feels the need to guard their heart and move ahead with caution.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that clarity will soon come.

King of Swords

General Meaning: Authority, intellect, truth.
Love and Feelings: Signifies a partner who is logical and fair; but is guarded with their feelings. They feel a strong need for controlling the situation.
Yes or No Meaning: A “maybe” or “neutral” answer, indicating that by focusing on truth and fairness, the Universe will lead you to the right outcome.

Wands (Passion and Creativity)

Ace of Wands

General Meaning: Inspiration, new beginnings, potential.
Love and Feelings: A spark of passion or a new romantic opportunity; excitement for new love.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that exciting new creative endeavours are on the horizon.

Two of Wands

General Meaning: Planning, decisions, future possibilities.
Love and Feelings: Represents contemplating future directions in a relationship; encourages making decisions about love and partnerships.
Yes or No Meaning: A “maybe,” suggesting that trusting your intuition is needed before moving forward.

Three of Wands

General Meaning: Expansion, foresight, exploration.
Love and Feelings: Indicates feelings of growth, inspiration and expansion in a relationship.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that positive developments are on the way.

Four of Wands

General Meaning: Celebration, harmony, homecoming.
Love and Feelings: Represents feelings of joy and celebration in love.
Yes or No Meaning: A strong “yes,” indicating happiness, accomplishments and a sense of harmony.

Five of Wands

General Meaning: Conflict, competition, challenges.
Love and Feelings: Suggests conflict or competition in a relationship; a need to address disagreements.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting that current challenges are hindering moving forward.

Six of Wands

General Meaning: Victory, recognition, success.
Love and Feelings: Represents success and recognition in a relationship; a sense of achievement in love.
Yes or No Meaning: A strong “yes,” indicating confidence and pride achieved through victory and success.

Seven of Wands

General Meaning: Defense, perseverance, standing your ground.
Love and Feelings: Suggests a strong sense of resilience and standing firm in love.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that while challenges exist, perseverance will lead to success.

Eight of Wands

General Meaning: Speed, action, swift movement.
Love and Feelings: Indicates rapid movement and progress in a relationship; suggests that things are moving quickly.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that spontaneous action can lead to positive developments.

Nine of Wands

General Meaning: Resilience, persistence, boundaries.
Love and Feelings: Represents the need to stand strong and protect yourself in love; resilience after past struggles.
Yes or No Meaning: A “maybe,” indicating that while you may feel weary, persistence can lead to eventual success.

Ten of Wands

General Meaning: Burdens, responsibility, hard work.
Love and Feelings: Suggests feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities in a relationship; may indicate the need to lighten the load.
Yes or No Meaning: A “no,” suggesting that current burdens may hinder emotional fulfillment.

Page of Wands

General Meaning: Adventure, enthusiasm, exploration.
Love and Feelings: Indicates a youthful, adventurous spirit in love; suggests new and exciting romantic opportunities.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that enthusiasm and a sense of adventure can lead to new connections.

Knight of Wands

General Meaning: Passion, energy, impulsiveness.
Love and Feelings: Represents a passionate and energetic partner; suggests a desire for excitement in love.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that taking bold actions will lead to new exciting experiences.

Queen of Wands

General Meaning: Confidence, charisma, warmth.
Love and Feelings: Signifies a confident and charismatic partner; encourages embracing your passions and desires.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that success is within reach.

King of Wands

General Meaning: Leadership, vision, inspiration.
Love and Feelings: Represents a visionary and inspiring partner; suggests taking charge of your romantic life and pursuing your desires.
Yes or No Meaning: A “yes,” indicating that leadership and inspiration will lead to a fulfilling sense of success.