Tarot cards are a unique and time-tested method of predicting the future. Each card has its own meaning, which also depends on nearby cards.

Having correctly interpreted the cards, you may be amazed at the accuracy of the prediction. But the interpretation of Tarot has many subtleties. For example, in the literal and inverted meanings, their interpretations are not only different, but often completely opposite.

If you have just begun to comprehend the art of fortune telling with Tarot, our article will become a good assistant and cheat sheet for you for the first time. Study the generally accepted interpretations of the major arcana of the tarot, and then move on to the subtleties - the meanings of the reversed cards and the minor arcana.

Direct positions of the 22 major arcana of the Tarot

Jester: speaks of unexpected changes, great potential and opportunities, and good luck. He also says that there are important choices to be made, perhaps overcoming risky situations.

Mage: communicates professionalism, the ability to bring ideas to life and energy, which, with the help of developed willpower, this person is able to direct for the good of the business, achieving success. The card can portend development, progress and success in work.

Priestess: indicates common sense and deep knowledge, also that a woman can influence the situation. Symbolizes intuition, the ability to teach and independently learn.

Empress: primarily favorable when it comes to love and marriage. It bestows the happiness of love, childbirth, a financially secure long life, and can speak of both emotional and physical well-being and creative success.

Emperor: this card speaks of unlimited power and goal achievement, a logical and rational mindset, authority and influence. May indicate the influence of a strong and wise man.

Priest: speaks of useful advice from a professional, an expert in a particular field, or adherence to accepted social standards that lead to success. Favorable for any union, signifies mercy and the search for truth.

Lovers: the first meaning is, of course, love, passion and affection. On a deeper level, it means the right choice from two options, sometimes equivalent, but mutually exclusive.

Chariot: this card indicates character traits such as determination and self-control. Events can occur in the past, present or future, but they have one outcome: successful. Endurance and organizational skills will help you achieve your goal.

Justice: at a high level, its meaning is the need to determine the balance between the spiritual, mental, intuitive and material, physical, rational. The court's decision will be in favor of the one to whom the fortune is told. Interpreted as a reminder to keep an open mind and advice to carefully consider all the pros and cons.

Hermit: is a map of spiritual growth. It may talk about the need to be alone with oneself or to step away from affairs in order to find a way out of a difficult situation and decide on one’s goals.

Wheel of Fortune: marks the end of one cycle in life and the beginning of another, favorable and successful changes. Indicates opportunities, good omens and resolution of difficult issues.

Force: this card speaks of superiority and overcoming obstacles. May indicate a speedy recovery. In terms of characteristics, it speaks of the ability to curb passions, fortitude, the ability to come to the rescue and the courage with which a person overcomes difficult periods of life.

Hanged: speaks of a transition period that may require monetary expenditures or abandonment of previous ideas and ideals. To a certain extent, this is self-sacrifice for the sake of the goal. The result will be moral satisfaction.

Death: marks the end of the current situation and the beginning of a new one. Indicates spiritual rebirth and losses associated with the cessation of the old life, which are not always negative in essence.

Moderation: this card can speak of the need to be patient and humble, be able to adapt to the situation and strive for a balance between the spiritual and material. Self-control and restraint can help you.

Devil: may indicate the intervention of higher powers and a situation that does not depend on you. Speaks of the predominance of the material and physical, the desire for lower instincts or for the destructive principle.

Tower: not the most favorable card, as it indicates the destruction of previous foundations, perhaps even the loss of family, faith or hope, disappointment, or a break in relationships. The negative impact can only be mitigated by an optimistic attitude and an unbending will. Sometimes indicates illness or death.

Star: a very favorable card, speaks of peace of mind, calmness and well-being, perhaps of outside help. Represents self-confidence, creativity, inspiration and achievement of goals. Indicates spiritual and physical renewal, sometimes healing from illness.

Moon: When this card appears in a layout, you should be careful. She carries something opaque. These could be lies and deceit, secrets, enemies, dishonesty, fears and mistakes.
It is interpreted as a symbol of illusions, sometimes occult or hidden possibilities.

Sun: a very positive card in meaning, as it can indicate holidays and joyful events, marriage or the conclusion of another favorable union.

Court: indicates natural and quite expected logical changes. Indicates the need to rethink the past and learn from it. A dream may come true, a promotion or an increase in salary.

World: change, positive recognition, transition from one life phase to another. It is possible to fulfill desires, material and spiritual growth. Signifies the achievement of the final goal, new plans and a feeling of peace and freedom. Can be interpreted as travel or relocation.

These are the basic and standard interpretations of the direct position of each of the 22 cards related to the major cards in Tarot decks. Different types of Tarot may have their own interpretations. Good luck to you, look into the future more often and don't forget to press the buttons and

The presence of a large number of symbols distinguishes Tarot cards from many other methods of fortune telling, where the same meanings presented here simply must be obtained by combining several symbols.

Many tarot readers interpret the meanings of tarot cards based on their overall understanding and the surroundings of each card individually.

You should begin to interpret cards by determining the meaning of each card in the position it occupies in the layout. The meaning of the card is in the “key words” related to it, in the column that most matches the meaning of your question. Once you have found the appropriate keywords, try modifying them so that they correspond to the meaning of the position in which the card is located.

At first, most likely, this will turn out poorly for you: one thing is written about the card, another is written about the position, and everything doesn’t fit together. But don't worry, just move on to the next card. Having examined all the cards in their positions, you will most likely be able to understand in the first layout what which card means for you in a given situation/

There are layouts in which it is better to interpret the cards not by position (first, second, etc.), but in a different order.

Having finished analyzing the individual cards, you need to put them together into an overall picture. Try to formulate for yourself the general conclusion of the entire scenario. If some cards “do not fit together,” you should not try to smooth out these discrepancies. Our lives are full of contradictions, and the same applies to cards. The layout is not embroidery, in which no knots should be visible, but advice to you in your situation. Understand this, and then the “knots” will sooner or later unravel.

The interpretation of tarot cards occurs in two ways: one meaning if the card falls upright, and another if it lands upside down.

Many tarot readers give inverted cards, that is, those that lie upside down, a completely different meaning. There are also those who do not pay attention to this, but simply rearrange the turned over cards “correctly”. Neither one nor the other is a mistake, it’s just that each fortuneteller must decide for himself before the start of the session whether he will take into account the inverted cards or not. You will have to decide this yourself. Whichever option you like, use it. Just remember that the decision must be made every time in advance, before the session, whether you will take into account the inverted cards or not. If you do, it’s better to mix the cards by scattering them on the table or on the floor and “moving” them in circles so that they fold with their heads and feet in different directions.

Each suit also has its own meaning, which is enhanced if many cards of the same suit appear in the layout.

If the layout prevails:

• The Major Arcana are important life events, changes that are expected and the main directions of fate.
• The minor arcana is time.
• Swords are an expression of communication and ideas, anger, resentment and bitterness.
• Wands is the suit of “labor”, expressing the creative field, work, productive activity, reputation and fame of a person.
• Pentacles – finance: money matters, material and life stability.
• Cups are the suit of “feelings”: happiness, love, harmony, fertility, unity.

Now let's move on directly to the interpretation of the cards. For your convenience, the section is divided into the following subsections: general provisions, Major Arcana, Cups, Pentacles, Swords and Wands.

The article will give the meaning of the major arcana of Tarot cards.

There are several tips that will help make the interpretation of layouts on Tarot cards clearer:

• Tarot cards have two positions - upright and inverted. Based on this, the cards' range of answers is significantly increased.
• A deck of Tarot cards is divided into two parts: the major arcana and the minor arcana. Elders are cards with an image and a thematic name. Minor cards are similar in type to regular playing cards, but have different suits: wands, swords, cups and pentacles.
• Just when you start interpreting the cards, make personal notes to adjust the meaning of the cards to suit you.
• Over time, you can move away from the general meaning of the cards and use only the personal.

0 (22) - Jester, Fool

• Straight position: The card depicts a carefree man walking into the unknown. The card can be associated with the following concepts: spontaneity, novelty of impressions, fun, naivety, trust in fate, unreasonable courage, excitement. If this card appears in your reading, then it probably symbolizes something new in your life. These could be beginnings or acquaintances. One way or another, this will greatly influence future events. You need to approach fate with optimism and trust. After all, a Jester in the right position always means changes for the better, even if they start with trouble. If the Fool is adjacent to cards such as the Chariot or the World, then this suggests a real journey, a business trip, or even a change of residence.
• Inverted position: This card warns that it is not worth doing rash acts or taking risks. At the moment, you are on the edge of the abyss in life and it is within your power to stop and not aggravate the situation. You can't plan for the future properly right now, so the best thing you can do is stop and wait. Only such behavior will lead to a positive result.

1 - Magician, Magician

• Straight position: The magician indicates your experience, knowledge and ability to apply them at the right time. You are capable of more than you think. And your underestimation of your strengths does not allow you to develop as needed. You need to believe in yourself and feel inner strength. The Magician also foretells important events: exams, interviews or other social events. But you don't have to worry, everything will go well. The Mage is always a good card that represents strength and determination.
• Inverted position: The magician in an inverted position is a signal that you are lazy and do not take advantage of the chances that life provides. You may lack skills or knowledge, but one way or another it prevents you from moving forward. A magician in an inverted position is a deceiver or a deceiver. You may be deceiving yourself by making excuses and subterfuges. Now you need to analyze what is happening and understand that all responsibility for failures lies with you.

2 - High Priestess

• Straight position: The second card of the major arcana indicates intuition and hidden motives. At the moment, all the clues are within you. You need to better listen to your inner voice and your secret desires. Now it is better to rely on the voice of feelings rather than reason. Trust your dreams and the cues of fate. This is how the world sends you answers to current questions. When considering the situation, the High Priestess advises paying attention to your hidden talents and capabilities. Perhaps they will be the key to solving problems.
• Inverted position: A card in a reversed position indicates that you are overly reasonable. You sacrifice your true desires and goals for the sake of practical plans. Think about it, are you happy with this behavior? Perhaps it is excessive practicality that does not give you the opportunity to see the situation from a different angle. Sometimes this card indicates sudden changes or negative influences from other people. Already now you should pay attention to your premonitions about certain people.

3 - Empress

• Straight position: The Empress symbolizes mother, abundance, spiritual and material growth. Everything this card touches will prosper. The situation will have a favorable outcome, and all your plans will come true. You currently have a white streak in your life and it’s time to take advantage of it. Also, this card can mean pregnancy, a new addition to the family. In material terms, profit or career growth is also expected.
• Inverted position: You behave greedily and selfishly, which is why you don’t get what you want. The card indicates that you should let go of what does not belong to you. Perhaps you have a personal relationship without love, which is based only on sex or material wealth. They need to be broken in order to feel free and start living again. Sometimes the card indicates divorce or separation.

4 - Emperor

• Straight position: The Emperor appears when you have order and confidence in your life. You manage your entire life situation yourself and quite successfully. The card represents the head of the family, father and mentor. She advises using only reasonable arguments and paying less attention to feelings. Sometimes the Emperor indicates that you have a mentor nearby who can help you move forward. You need to be strong, but at the same time be able to find compromises and not put pressure on people.
• Inverted position: The map indicates that the situation now is unlikely to be favorable. If you asked about some matter, then it is not destined to come true. The thing is that one day you accepted sudden conclusions and could not answer for their consequences. Sometimes the Emperor reversed indicates that you are being overly cruel to others. Terms such as tyrant or despot may apply to you. Watch yourself and understand that sometimes you go too far.

5 - High Priest, Hierophant

• Straight position: The High Priest is always order, tradition and conservatism. The card indicates moral growth or learning. Perhaps an official wedding ceremony awaits you soon. Everything that happens in your life is within the framework of traditions. Now you don’t feel disadvantaged, because this is what gives you peace of mind. The Hierophant advises paying attention to the advice of elders (parents or mentors).
• Inverted position: There are variants of events that the High Priest in an inverted position can indicate. The first is the need to take a new approach. Perhaps what you did before was correct, but does not give the desired results. Show creativity and ingenuity and everything will change for the better. The second is the breaking of old, established ties. Perhaps you are too intrusive, which is why the person wants to throw off the burden of obligations.

6 - Lovers

• Straight position: The card indicates that the right choice was made. In fact, Lovers has two meanings - hidden and obvious. Explicit conveys the external essence of the card: love affair, new relationships, flirting and intrigue. The hidden meaning is that you have an important choice to make. Perhaps this will concern the sphere of personal relationships, but not always. If there are personality cards in the layout (kings, queens, knights or pages), then the relationship will affect these people. This can be either personal or partnership relationships.
• Inverted position: Lovers in an inverted position indicate poor choice, refusal or changeability. Also, this is a harbinger of a breakup or an “unhealthy relationship” that only brings pain. The card advises you to be careful and not make hasty decisions.

7 - Chariot

• Straight position: Movement towards a goal, a journey or victory is foreshadowed by the Chariot card. It indicates that now, or soon, you will have clear goals. It will not be difficult for you to come to them with the same enthusiasm as you have now. The card portends the help of fate and good acquaintances. Sometimes, the Chariot is a direct indication of an imminent journey or departure.
• Inverted position: The opposite position is an indication of failure and destruction of plans. Perhaps you were unable to control the situation and lost your way. You should stop and start over. Sometimes the card indicates an unsuccessful trip or problems with transport.

8 - Strength

• Straight position: The card represents inner strength and self-confidence. Right now you feel like you can move mountains. Your belief in yourself is not unfounded. Now is the time to achieve your goals, because fate itself is helping you.
• Inverted position: The opposite meaning is weakness and apathy. For some reason you have given up and don’t want to move forward. If you gather your strength, you can overcome difficulties and achieve your goals. All you need is to overcome yourself.

9 - Hermit

• Straight position: Time to rest and search for truth. The Hermit is saying that you should stop and think. Be alone, sort out your thoughts and feelings. Meditation and quiet walks will help you improve your condition. You just need to wait for the right time to move on. Don't impose yourself on people, learn to be happy alone. Sometimes the card indicates advice from a good person.
• Inverted position: This card warns that you are refusing good advice. You are not acting wisely, which is why you are in an isolated position. Failure to find compromises can lead to a breakdown in relationships.

10 – Wheel of Fortune

• Straight position: The name of the card itself suggests that good luck will accompany you. Everything you start now will end favorably. A new chapter of life will soon begin. All you need is to put aside your fears. Sometimes the card indicates success in gambling and adventurous activities.
• Inverted position: Black streak and total bad luck. The reversed position of the card suggests that now is not the best time to start something new. All you need to do is wait out this time and wait for the reverence of fate. Try not to trust anyone and do not get involved in adventures.

11 - Justice

• Straight position: Now you are in a situation where you are being judged. Don't worry, all the results are in your favor. You must act wisely and make any decision carefully. Remember that you are under close surveillance of ill-wishers. The card may indicate actual participation in litigation. If someone has treated you unfairly, they will soon apologize.
• Inverted position: The situation will not be in your favor. You may be slandered or convicted for nothing. Now you need to gather all your strength to defend your good name. Perhaps you're in a bad situation because you didn't weigh your decisions and couldn't keep your mouth shut. Control yourself and try to think through every step.

12 - Hanged Man

• Straight position: The card says that now you seem to be on the edge of an abyss. You need to stop and carefully analyze your life. The card does not give negative or positive assessments. One piece of advice is to stop moving and think. You may have to sacrifice something to achieve your goal.
• Inverted position: At this stage of life, you are doing what is called “pounding water in a mortar.” You perform monotonous actions or sacrifice without a purpose. Your efforts are not appreciated and you feel depressed. Sometimes the card indicates alcohol, drug or gambling addiction.

13 - Death

• Straight position: The card has a positive meaning, because it symbolizes change. Yes, the old stage will end, but the new one will be better than the previous one. You need to leave your fears and boldly step towards something new. Don't be afraid to lose what you have. Without this it is impossible to move on.
• Inverted position: You are inactive, causing your life to stagnate. Reversed death indicates that you are standing instead of walking. Life rushes past you and you don't have time to do anything. Free yourself from what is stopping you and move forward.

14 – Moderation

• Straight position: This card indicates that you are able to create harmony around you. You can find common language with people, be gentle and patient. Sometimes the card indicates temporary difficulties (often with health) in which you need to be patient. You must be prepared for anything and maintain peace of mind.
• Inverted position: Reversed Moderation speaks of immoderation in any area. You have to look at where you are being extremist. Now your actions are unreasonable, even if you do not fully feel it. Perhaps you have an obsessive desire and act on the principle “the ends justify the means.”

15 - Devil

• Straight position: The devil speaks of your dependent position, fears and limitations. You are currently experiencing a painful condition, bad personal relationships, or bad luck at work. But for some reason you can’t quit what you don’t like. You have a real addiction and you feel it. Think about what is stopping you? What made you fall into the trap? Pull yourself together and break ties that only bring unhappiness.
• Inverted position: The card promises liberation from addiction. However, you have to go through a lot to have a good ending. Prepare for challenges and be strong. Everything will definitely end well.

16 - Tower

• Straight position: The image of lightning destroying the tower speaks for itself. Something will happen that will destroy your usual way of life. And the blow will be unpleasant. This could be a divorce, the death of a loved one, an unwanted move, or a job change. To survive what happened, you need to pull yourself together. You still have a chance to rebuild everything if you behave with dignity now.
• Inverted position: The card foreshadows a crisis “on the brink”. There should be no collapse or destruction. But this is your chance to draw conclusions for the future. The card says that you should be limited. Develop yourself and take control of your life.

17 – Star

• Straight position: This card has a very positive meaning. She gives hope and promises spiritual happiness. You need to spend more time on self-knowledge. Get acquainted with astrology, numerology and learn to read dreams. The card speaks of the possibility of your spiritual development.
• Inverted position: This card does not have a directly opposite meaning, but it does indicate that you need to wait. Changes for the better will definitely happen, but not now. The main obstacle is pessimism and self-doubt.

18 - Moon

• Direct meaning: Mysteries are gathering around you. You must listen to your instincts and intuition to find a way out of the current situation. Now the situation is comparable to moving in the dark. You now feel insecure and maybe even scared. Listen to your dreams and signs of fate, and all secrets will be revealed.
• Reversed meaning: The card promises that a secret will soon be revealed. Remember that everything secret becomes clear. And if you have something to hide, get ready to be exposed.

19 – Sun

• Direct meaning: This card portends joy, fun and good health. It foreshadows marriage or addition to the family. Everything that happens at the moment will be illuminated by rays of light. You feel that life is wonderful. You have the power to prolong this feeling.
• Reversed meaning: Delays or partial success. Despite its inverted position, the card has a positive meaning. Everything will be fine, the clouds will pass by and the sun will shine in life. Be patient.

20 - Court

• Direct meaning: The map depicts the Last Judgment, where the results are summed up. The card indicates that it is time for you to look at the years you have lived and think about what you have achieved. Now you are faced with the need to make a choice or decision. Everything that happens promises to be successful.
• Inverted position: This position of the card represents an unwanted break or sudden ending. You did not expect this stage of life to end so soon and are now lost. No matter how difficult it is, you need to move on with your life. Sometimes the card speaks of health problems.

21 - Peace

• Direct meaning: The card suggests that you are already at the last stage before reaching your goal. You need to gather your strength and make the final push. Everything is going according to plan and you will soon enjoy the fruits of your efforts. The card guarantees victory and triumph.
• Reversed meaning: You quit things without finishing them. If you are not aware of this problem, much will be lost. You cannot move forward by resisting change. You need to pull yourself together and not give up your path halfway.

Video: Major Arcana Tarot

MAIN VALUE: So, before us is the first card of the Thoth Tarot deck, zero, the beginning of the beginning, so to speak. And the beginning of anything usually reflects the basic, fundamental property of the phenomenon or object to which it relates. This case is no exception. And since all the cards in this deck primarily reflect a very vast area of ​​emotional manifestations of human nature, A. Crowley associated our lightest feelings with this card. Lightness, optimism, naivety, gullibility, love, growth, spring mood - these are the main positive characteristics of this card. Its negative characteristics are overestimation of one’s strengths and capabilities, frivolity, and most importantly, irresponsibility. The last meaning is especially worth highlighting, since it is manifested here exceptionally clearly. Be very careful - such frivolity and recklessness can bring you a lot of trouble.

MAIN VALUE: An exceptionally strong and positive card, in all areas. One of the strongest in the deck. On the material plane it means “abundance and all the riches of the Earth.” On the spiritual – great strength and unity with the spirit.

This card is quite often personalized and indicates a very strong, with great energy potential, and wise woman.

MAIN VALUE: Another wonderful female card, however, unlike the “Priestess”, it is never personalized, indicating only the human qualities of both men and women. The card is always positive. Its main meaning is education, various teaching activities, care and support of someone.

Femininity; Love; kindness; caring about someone or something; motherhood; hard work; virtue; conscientious attitude towards one's duties.

MAIN VALUE: A card of luck and especially financial luck. This is really good money (relative to you and your business, of course). And although in the vast majority of cases " Fortune "reflects precisely the financial and material aspect of its meaning, this card can also be directly related to magic, or rather to the theme of what is depicted on it" Wheels of Time ". The latter, in fact, is not only an abstract symbol, but also has a direct relation to energetic reality, being its most important and very significant aspect. In my practice, there were cases when this card reflected precisely this shade of its meaning (see "Kalachaka- Tantra, however...")

"Fortune " is always a very good and positive card in relation to all topics of fortune telling.

11 Lust (Lust)

MAIN VALUE: Map " Lust “is one of the three major arcana (besides the “Devil” and the “Sun”), my interpretation of which is almost completely opposite to the interpretations of A. Crowley and G. Ziegler. Let’s leave this on the conscience of the above-mentioned masters and move on to my own, based on many years of practice, experience.

This card is the toughest emotional card in the deck, very similar in meaning to the Sun card. In the original it is called "Lust", which means "lust", but there is not so much lust in its meaning. Rather, it indicates a huge release of energy, and in most cases this release is completely uncontrollable. The card is especially dangerous" Lust "for women. She indicates that in his violence a person (especially a woman) is likely to lose or has already lost control, and what happens next depends on the amount of energy and temperament... You can break enough dishes)), so be careful. For people with low energy levels (especially for men), the card may well be positive and signify energy and passion.

12 Hanged Man

MAIN VALUE: This is a card of lack of success. She is strongly negative regarding all topics of fortune telling. It reflects that we have not succeeded, are not succeeding, or will not succeed. This map is very difficult to overcome. It is worth trying to go through it in the future only in a situation where there is no alternative to our choice (see the “Choice” layout) or in the case when the next card in the development of the situation is really positive, and we really realize and understand all the difficulties that we have to clearly see ways to overcome them.

13 Death

MAIN VALUE: A card signifying the death of someone or something. It could be a person, an animal, a relationship, a business, etc. And although you can think about the cleansing consequences of ending something, this card rarely comes up with a positive meaning (unlike, for example, the Tower card). Also map " Death " can mean our confrontation with a person, a very unpleasant conversation with him, strong pressure on us from his side, his extreme disagreement with what we offer him or ask him.

14 Art

MAIN VALUE: The androgynous figure depicted on this card reflects the harmonious synthesis of two or more people, things, directions, methods (actions and expressions), types (businesses), approaches, etc. that are different in quality. It very often indicates a harmonious union-unity between a man and a woman. Map " Art " is always positive in relation to all topics of tarot reading.

15 Devil

MAIN VALUE: Map " Devil “is one of the three Major Arcana (except for “Lust” and “Sun”), my interpretation of which almost completely contradicts the interpretations of A. Crowley and G. Ziegler. Let’s leave this fact on the conscience of the above-mentioned masters and continue, based on my many years of practical experience.

To begin with, I will say that this card is almost always very negative for all topics of Tarot fortune telling. Its only meanings that may not have negative consequences for us are seduction and lust. The main meaning of the card " Devil " is a reflection of our "I" in its worst manifestations. These are manifestations of our egoistic nature such as envy, hatred, greed, deception, sexual incontinence, etc. Be careful with this card: it is extremely dangerous for us to encounter such "diabolical " manifestations of our “I” both in ourselves and in the people around us. An extremely negative card.

16 Tower

MAIN VALUE: "Complete destruction of the old, giving way to the new."This expression contains the main meaning of this card. This destruction can be total and affect you on a very deep level. In this sense, the card " Tower “is completely identical in its meaning to the “Death” card, and the destruction of something reflected by both of them can lead to both positive and negative consequences. I have come across many times that this is the destruction of some of our old or negative views, ideas or relationships that prevent us from being free, happy and effective. However, this is not always the case. Often what is dear to us, what we value, what we have built or are trying to do collapses. So this card is still rather negative, then yes, most often indicates an undesirable turn of events. A very tough card, be very careful with it.

17 Star

MAIN VALUE: "Star "is one of the most positive cards of the deck. Its meaning is in many ways similar to the card "Jester". And although, unlike the "Jester", there is no irresponsibility in the qualities it reflects, the excessive lightness of the phenomena to which it indicates does not always contribute to the actual materialization expected. This is a card of great mood, hope and happiness, spiritual fulfillment and success." Star " is always positive, but don’t expect too much from it. Of course, a great mood and happiness can be the result of success in material affairs and the real achievement of your goals, but in the case of this card it’s worth looking a little further into the future (see layout

All the secrets destined for us by fate, one way or another, become the most desirable, and everyone would give a lot to unravel them. Why do we need this? To protect yourself from the upcoming disaster and change what is destined, or to satisfy your boundless curiosity? Everyone answers this question differently.

Nowadays, the availability of services for “looking into the future” is growing more and more every day. Moreover, anyone can try their hand at this interesting field. In most cases, people who want to know their destiny are interested in Tarot cards, which can not only prophesy, but also tell about a person’s inner world, his feelings and emotions. We will devote our article to Tarot cards, namely their senior meanings. So let's get started.

Briefly about Tarot cards

There is no exact information about the origin of these mystical images. It is only known that Tarot cards are a kind of “transmitter” of knowledge from the past in the form of occult, astrological and mystical symbols. Tarot images hide the cultures of many peoples; they are the embodiment of the power of their knowledge and teachings.

So, the deck consists of 78 cards and is divided into the minor and major arcana. Arcana are certain images that convey information about the past, present and future. Minor - has 56 cards, which are divided into four “suits”:

• Wands;
• Denarii (Pentacles);
• Cups;
• Swords.

Each suit contains 14 cards that have different characteristics. Human feelings and emotions, character and qualities, situations and problems - all this is subject to the minor arcana.

The major arcana consists of 22 cards. They are considered the most important in fortune telling. Symbolizing future and past key events, major changes and important life situations, they carry an exclusively philosophical meaning. That is why the major arcana of the Tarot attract special attention due to their enormous significance. Let’s look further into what these mysterious symbols carry.

0: Jester

Jester (Fool) means a difficult situation that has arisen precisely because you did not deign to take all the initiative into your own hands. At this stage, you should accept everything as it is and not try to fix the current situation. Trust fate, only in this case it will be able to bring everything to its logical conclusion. And your past experience will definitely be useful to you in the future.

An inverted card speaks of a waste of time, carelessness and thoughtlessness in actions.

1: Mage

A magician means a new stage in a person’s life. If you get this lasso, it means that you are ready to develop yourself and move in the right direction. Another suggests that an influential person may soon appear in your life. Don’t blindly trust him, take the initiative, and go towards your goal on your own, because you have much more potential than you think.

Reversed meaning

Neglect and lack of self-confidence and strength, inability and unwillingness to use one’s potential.

3: High Priestess

It means femininity, wisdom, legibility, intuition, endless care and the ability to keep a home. If you get such a lasso, it means that you are not trying to conquer the world, you just want to learn and observe it. Under no circumstances should you try to use all of the above qualities to achieve your goals; this will not lead to anything good.

Reversed meaning

Inability to understand the opposite sex, arrogance and ignorance.

4: Empress

Some major arcana of the Tarot can mean a happy future and success in every sense. One of these is “Empress”, or “Mistress”. If you get such a card, this indicates undeniable success in all matters - financial, love and creative. This is about women. If a man gets such a card in a reading, this indicates the presence of an influential woman in his life.

Reversed meaning

A waste of time and effort, financial and love problems.

5: Emperor

Success in career and business, promotion on the career ladder, authority among colleagues, happy fatherhood.

Reversed meaning

Problems in business and family.

6: Priest

If you get such a lasso, it means that there are too many “I”s in your life. It also means wisdom, justice, friendship, marriage.

Reversed card

Shame, betrayal, slander, intrigue.

7: Lovers

The Arcana of the Tarot, the meaning of which can change your whole life, also tells about love relationships. The Lovers card suggests that you have a serious choice to make. Weigh the pros and cons and listen to your heart.

Reversed meaning

This means that you do not love and will not be able to love in the near future.

8: Chariot

It means that a situation will soon arise in your life in which you will have to make a choice towards evil or good.

Reversed meaning

Uncertainty, illness, stress, failure in business.

9: Strength

If during the fortune-telling process the “Strength” card appears, this means that you must apply all your strength and hidden capabilities to achieve your goals.

Reversed card

Lack of strength, bad friends.

10: Hermit

The Tarot Arcana can also indicate complete loneliness. So is the “Hermit” card, which means renunciation, unsociability and complete immersion in one’s inner world.

Reversed meaning

Uncertainty in everything, failure in sexual relationships, fear, reluctance to accept help from others.

11: Wheel of Fortune

Such a lasso indicates a successful change in life and the smile of fate.

Reversed meaning

Mistakes, wrong life path.

12: Justice

The Arcana of the Tarot, the significance of which in fortune-telling is quite great, can also indicate problems with legislation. So is the “Justice” card, which indicates to you that in this situation you should show fairness and caution.

Reversed meaning

Depression, illness, serious and practically insoluble problems with the law.

13: Hanged Man

Re-evaluating your life, revolution, sacrificing little for the sake of the best.

Reversed card

Indecisiveness, inability to make decisions, selfishness, lack of self-confidence, a waste of time and effort.

14: Death

The meaning of the arcana, as mentioned earlier, can be completely different, even the warning about the card can be interpreted somewhat differently, for example, a sharp turn in fate and a completely new life.

Reversed meaning

Fear of death, anger, empty grievances, depression, stress.

15: Moderation

Favorable outcome of events, choice, successful relationships.

Reversed meaning

Rash actions, unwillingness to change, unsuccessful changes.

16: Devil

Strong dependence on a person, inability to live without sex, interest in witchcraft and magic, false goals, wrong path.

Reversed card

An event that is inevitable, but will have a good impact on your life, a desire not to be dependent.

17: Tower

Failure in your career, breakup of relationships, bad changes in life, lack of strength to deal with the current situation, loss of what you have acquired.

Reversed card

Financial problems, jealousy.

18: Star

Good deeds, charity, luck, success, peace, a surge of energy that will help you cope with all problems.

Reversed card

Reluctance to develop and change.

19: Moon

This lasso means isolation, inability to express oneself and assert oneself. Melancholy, lack of life tasks and goals, extreme emotionality, instability.

Reversed card

Illness, fear, betrayal by a loved one.

20: Sun

The most favorable card that promises health, prosperity, love and success in all matters.

Reversed meaning

Stress, illness, failure in all endeavors.

21: Judgment

What does this lasso mean? This is a new life, saying goodbye to the past, a new job, a new relationship, moving to another apartment, recovery.

Reversed card

Immoral behavior, blaming other people for all Greeks.

22: Peace

Success in all respects, profit, inheritance, harmony, excellent relationships with others, optimism.

Reversed card

Failure in business, troubles, problems.

Completion

It is quite difficult to fully study the meaning of the arcana; the main thing is to be able to predict the overall picture from all the dropped symbols, so everything directly depends on the skill of the fortuneteller to interpret.