Major Arcana Meanings

Upright: New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a leap of faith.

Reversed: Recklessness, holding back, fear of the unknown, naivety.

Upright: Manifestation, resourcefulness, personal power, focused intention.

Reversed: Manipulation, illusion, untapped potential, scattered energy.

Upright: Intuition, mystery, subconscious knowledge, inner wisdom.

Reversed: Secrets, disconnection from intuition, hidden agendas, confusion.

Upright: Abundance, creativity, fertility, nurturing, sensual pleasure.

Reversed: Creative block, dependence, neglect, overprotectiveness.

Upright: Authority, structure, stability, discipline, leadership.

Reversed: Domination, rigidity, insecurity, abuse of power.

Upright: Tradition, spiritual guidance, conformity, education.

Reversed: Rebellion, unconventionality, challenging beliefs, dogma.

Upright: Love, harmony, partnership, choices, alignment of values.

Reversed: Imbalance, disharmony, misalignment, difficult choices.

Upright: Determination, willpower, victory, control, forward momentum.

Reversed: Self-doubt, lack of direction, aggression, losing control.

Upright: Courage, patience, inner strength, compassion, resilience.

Reversed: Weakness, self-doubt, impatience, suppressed emotions.

Upright: Soul-searching, introspection, solitude, guidance from within.

Reversed: Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal, rejection of guidance.

Upright: Change, cycles, fate, karma, turning point, luck.

Reversed: Bad luck, resistance to change, lack of control, stagnation.

Upright: Fairness, truth, law, cause and effect, clarity.

Reversed: Unfairness, dishonesty, lack of accountability, imbalance.

Upright: Pause, surrender, new perspective, letting go, sacrifice.

Reversed: Stalling, resistance, indecision, martyrdom, avoidance.

Upright: Transformation, endings, rebirth, transition, release.

Reversed: Fear of change, clinging, stagnation, delayed transformation.

Upright: Balance, moderation, harmony, healing, patience.

Reversed: Imbalance, excess, self-indulgence, discord, impatience.

Upright: Shadow, addiction, bondage, materialism, unhealthy attachments.

Reversed: Release, freedom, breaking chains, reclaiming power.

Upright: Sudden change, upheaval, revelation, destruction of illusion.

Reversed: Avoiding disaster, fear of change, delayed inevitable collapse.

Upright: Hope, inspiration, renewal, spiritual guidance, calm after storm.

Reversed: Despair, discouragement, lack of faith, disconnect from purpose.

Upright: Illusion, intuition, dreams, the unconscious, uncertainty.

Reversed: Deception revealed, confusion clearing, fear, hidden motives.

Upright: Joy, success, vitality, positivity, clarity, warmth.

Reversed: Temporary sadness, ego, unrealistic optimism, delayed happiness.

Upright: Rebirth, inner calling, absolution, awakening, evaluation.

Reversed: Self-doubt, refusal to change, ignoring the call, stagnation.

Upright: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel, fulfilment.

Reversed: Incompletion, lack of closure, shortcuts, unfinished business.