Tarot Cards
Need a quick reference for every tarot card meaning? This guide lists all 78 cards, with the Major Arcana showing soul lessons and the Minor Arcana highlighting daily energies so you can read with confidence.
Quick Meaning
A tarot deck has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana for big life themes and spiritual lessons, and 56 Minor Arcana across four suits for daily life. Major Arcana = significant events; Minor Arcana = everyday experiences. The suits represent different elements and life areas.
What are tarot cards?
Tarot cards are a 78-card divination deck used for spiritual guidance and self-reflection. The deck consists of 22 Major Arcana cards representing significant life events and spiritual lessons, and 56 Minor Arcana cards divided into four suits (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles) that reflect everyday experiences. Each card carries unique symbolism, meanings, and guidance for readings.
Need to learn what each tarot card means for your readings? This guide walks through the 78 cards, showing how the Major Arcana outlines spiritual lessons and the Minor Arcana reflects day-to-day energies so you can interpret spreads with clarity.
Major Arcana (22 Cards)
The Major Arcana cards represent significant life events, karmic lessons, and the soul's journey through life.
Minor Arcana (56 Cards)
The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits, each associated with an element and aspect of life.
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A standard tarot deck contains 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards. The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits of 14 cards each.
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