There are many, many different interpretations of tarot cards, but the most important ones are your own. To become more comfortable with the deck and the meanings of its cards, here are a few key relationships. If you wish, you may also consider reverse meanings, which are associated with upside-down cards. The meanings of  these cards are weak, delayed, or reversed. Below is a list if then meaning of the Tarot cards.

             Major Arcana
             Minor Arcana: Suit of Swords, Suit of Rods, Suit of Cups, Suit of Pentacles.
 
 

Major Arcana 

0 - The Fool
Thoughtlessness. Extravagance. Lack of discipline. Immaturity. Foolishness. Frenzy. Irrationality. Naivity.

I - The Magician
Originality. Creativity. Using one's abilities to accomplish a task. Self-reliance and confidence. Masterfulness. 

II - The High Priestess
Wisdom. Sound judgement. Common sense. Serenity. Foresight. Platonic relationships. Practical. 

III - The Empress
Femininity. Fertility. Accomplishment. Marriage. Ability to motivate others. Practical. Intuitive. 

IV - The Emperor
Masculine. Accomplishment. Confidence. Wealth. Stability. Authority. War-making tendencies. Intelligence and reason dominate emotion and passion. Attainment of goals. 

V - The Heirophant
Mercy. Kindness. Forgiveness. Compassion. Tendency to cling to former ideas. Conformity. A religious or spiritual leader. 

VI - The Lovers
Love. Beauty. Perfection. Harmony. Trust. The beginning of a possible romance. Optimism. A meaningful affair. 

VII - The Chariot
Trouble. Conflicting influence. Turmoil. Possible voyage or journey. Escape. Rushing to a decision. Need for attention to detail. 

VIII - Strength
Strength. Courage. Conviction. Energy. Accomplishment. 

IX - The Hermit
Counsel. Knowledge. Caution. Prudence. Withdrawal. Annulment. Tendency to withhold emotion. Fear of discovery. 

X - Wheel of Fortune
Destiny. Fortune. Fate. Approaching the end of a problem. Good or bad, depending on influences of nearby cards. Advancment for better or for worse. 

XI - Justice
Fairness. Justice. Proper balance. Harmony. Virtue. Whatever outcome (favorable or unfavorable) will be fair. Poise. Impartiality. 

XII - The Hanged Man
Life in suspension. Transition. Change. In a passive sense, apathy and dullness. Boredom. The changing of life's forces. A period of respite between significant events. Regeneration. Rebirth. 

XIII - Death
Transformation. Clearing away the old to make way for the new. Unexpected change. Loss. Failure. Ending of a familiar situation or friendship. Loss of income or financial security. Beginning of a new era. Not necessarily physical death. 

XIV - Temperance
Moderation. Patience. Accomplishment through self-control and frugality. Harmony. Management. Forunate omen. Successful combination. 

XV - The Devil
Subordination. Ravage. Bondage. Downfall. Lack of success. Weird experience. Bad ouside influence or advice. Violence. Shock. Temptation to evil. Self-punishment. 

XVI - The Tower
Complete and sudden change. Breaking down of old beliefs. Abandonment of past relationships. Severing of a friendship. Downfall. Loss of stability. Bankruptcy. 

XVII - The Star
Hope. Faith. Inspiration. Bright prospects. Good omen. Spiritual love. Satisfaction. Balance. 

XVIII - The Moon
Deception. Obscurity. Intuition. Caution. Bad influence. Ulterior motives. Selfishness. Deceit. An insincere relationship. Unknown enemies. 

XIX - The Sun
Satisfaction. Accomplishment. Success. Favorable relationships. Love. Joy. Devotion. Engagement. A happy marriage. Warmth. Achievement in the arts. 

XX- Judgement
Atonement. Judgement. The need to repent and forgive. Rebirth. Improvement. Promotion. Legal judgement in one's favor. Carefully consider present actions as they affect others. 

XXI - The World
Attachment. Completion. Perfection. The end result of all efforts. Success. Assurance. Admiration of others. Outcome of events in spite of other signs. 

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The Minor Arcana 

The Suit of Swords In general, swords represent courage, boldness, force, strength, and ambition, and indicate activity, progress, accomplishment for good or bad, and sometimes misfortune. 

King of Swords
A person who may pursue a matter to ruin. Cruelty. Conflict. Selfishness. A dangerous or wicked person. 

Queen of Swords
Sharp. Quick-witted. A keen person. Mourning. Absence or lonliness. Seperation. One who has known great happiness but presently knows misfortune. 

Knight of Swords
Bravery. Skill. Heroic action. Rush into the unknown without fear. 

Page of Swords
Agility. Spying. A discreet person. Symbolic of a person adept at uncovering the unknown or the
less-than-obvious. 

Ten of Swords
Ruin. Pain. Affliction. Sadness. Misfortune. Grief. 

Nine of Swords
Misery. Concern. Unhappiness. Miscarriage. Worry. Suffering. 

Eight of Swords
Crisis. Conflict. Domination. Imprisonment. Bad news. Criticism. Sickness. 

Seven of Swords
New plans. Wishes. Hope. Confidence. Partial success. 

Six of Swords
A trip or journey. Travel. Success after anxiety. 

Five of Swords
Conquest. Defeat. Destruction of others. Degradation. Dishonor. Adversaries may arise. 

Four of Swords
Respite. Rest after illness. Replenishment. Solitude. Abandonment. 

Three of Swords
Absence. Sorrow. Disappointment. Opposition. Delay. 

Two of Swords
Balanced force. Harmony. Stalemate. 

Ace of Swords
Great determination. Initiative. Strength. Force. Power. Success. Fertility. Prosperity. Love. Conquest. 

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The Suit of Rods In general, rods represent enterprise, growth, progress, advancement, and energy. 

The Suit of Rods 
In general, rods represent enterprise, growth, progress, advancement, and energy. 

King of Rods
An honest and conscientious person. Mature. Wise. Devoted. Friendly. Educated. A gentleman, generally married. 

Queen of Rods
A sympathetic and understanding person. Loving. Friendly. Practical. A person possessed of charm and grace. Sincere interest in others. Capable of meaningful expression and love. 

Knight of Rods
Departure. A journey. Alteration. Absence. Change of residence. 

Page of Rods
A faithful and loyal person. An envoy. Trusted friend. A stranger with good intentions. A bearer of important news. 

Ten of Rods
Excessive pressures. Problems soon to be resolved. Striving to meet a goal or maintain a certain position.
Possibly using power for selfish ends. 

Nine of Rods
Expectations of difficulties and changes. Anticipation. Hidden enemies. Deception. Discipline. Order. A pause in current struggle. 

Eight of Rods
Swift activity. Sudden progress or movement. Speed. Too rapid advancement. 

Seven of Rods
Success. Gain. Obstacles and challenges met. Advantage. Victory. 

Six of Rods
Conquest. Triumph. Good news. Gain. Advancement. Desires realized as the result of efforts. 

Five of Rods
Unsatisfied desires. Struggle. Labor. Conflict. Obstacles. 

Four of Rods
Romance. Society. Harmony. Newly acquired prosperity. Peace. 

Three of Rods
Practical knowledge. Business acumen. Strength. Trade. Negotiations. Commerce. Undertaking. 

Two of Rods
Mature individual. Ruler. Attaiment of goals and needs. Courage. A dominant personality. 

Ace of Rods
Creation. Beginning. Start of an undertaking. Fortune.Gain. Birth of a child. Beginning of a meaningful
experience. 

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The Suit of Cups In general, cups represent love and happiness, passions and deep feeling. 

King of Cups
Responsibility and creativity. Learned person. Professional. A considerate person. Liberal manner. Generosity. Interest in the arts and sciences. 

Queen of Cups
A warm-hearted and fair person. Beloved and adored. Good friend and mother. Honest. Gift of vision. 

Knight of Cups
An invitation or oppourtunity may soon arise. Arrival. Approach. Advancement. Attraction. Appeal. Request. Challenge. Proposal. 

Page of Cups
A studious and intent person. Reflective. Loyal. Williness to offer services and efforts towards a specific goal. A helpful person. 

Ten of Cups
Home. Happiness. Joy. Pleasure. Peace. Love. Good family life. Honor. Esteem. 

Nine of Cups
Success. Material gain. Advantage. Well-being. Abundance. Difficulties surmounted. 

Eight of Cups
Discontinuance of effort. Abandonment. Disappointment. Shyness. Modesty. 

Seven of Cups
Fantasy. Unrealistic attitudes. Imagination. Foolish whims. Wishful thinking. Illusionary success. 

Six of Cups
Memories. Past inflences. Things that have vanished. Childhood passed. Nostalgia. Longing. 

Five of Cups
Partial loss. Regret. Friendship without real meaning, marriage without real love. Imperfection. Incomplete union or partnership. 

Four of Cups
Weariness. Aversion. Disgust. Disappointment. Unhappiness. Bitter experience. Stationary period. 

Three of Cups
Resolution of a problem. Conclusion. Healing. Satisfactory result. Fulfillment. Compromise. 

Two of Cups
Love. Friendship. Passion. Union. Engagement. Understanding. Cooperation. Partnership. 

Ace of Cups
Great abundance. Fulfillment. Joy. Fertility. Fullness. Productiveness. Beauty and pleasure. Goodness
overflowing. Favorable outlook. 

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The Suit of Pentacles In general, pentacles represent material and financial matters, deep sensitivity, and involvement. 

King of Pentacles
An experienced and successful leader. A person of character and intelligence. Loyal friend, reliable marriage partner, sucessful businessman. Wise investment. Ability to acquire money and other valuables. 

Queen of Pentacles
Prosperity and well-being. Wealth. Abundance. Luxury. Generosity. Security. Liberty. Grace. Dignity. A rich person but generous and charitable. A noble soul. 

Knight of Pentacles
A mature and responsible person. Reliable. Methodical. Patient. Organized. Capable. Dependable. 

Page of Pentacles
Deep concentration and application. Study. Scholarship. Reflection. Respect for knowledge. A do-gooder. A bearer of important news. 

Ten of Pentacles
Prosperity. Riches. Security. Safety. Family. Ancestry. Inheritance. Home. 

Nine of Pentacles
Accomplishment. Discernment. Discretion. Foresight. Safety. Material well-being. Love of nature. 

Eight of Pentacles
Apprenticeship. Craftsmanship. Quickness to learn. Candor. Modesty. Personal effort. 

Seven of Pentacles
Ingunuity. Growth. Hard work. Progress. Wealth. Gain. 

Six of Pentacles
Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. Kindness. Gratification. Material gain. 

Five of Pentacles
Material trouble. Destitution. Loss. Failure. Error. Impoverishment. Mistress. Lover. 

Four of Pentacles
Love of material wealth. Hoarder. Skinflint. Miser. Ungenerous person. Inability to share. 

Three of Pentacles
Great skill in trade or work. Mastery. Perfection. Artistic ability. Dignity. Rank. Power. 

Two of Pentacles
Difficulty in launching new projects. Difficult situations arising. New troubles. Embarrassment. Worry. 

Ace of Pentacles
Perfection. Attainment. Wealth. Prosperity. Bliss. Ecstasy. Valuable coins or artifacts. The combination of material and spiritual prosperity. 

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