RIDER-WAITE-SMITH COMPENDIUM · 78 KEYS
78 Tarot Card Meanings
Select any of the 22 Major Arcana or 56 Minor Arcana cards below to study its visual symbolism, upright & reversed verdict, love & feelings psychology, and ex-reconciliation meaning.
Major Arcana (0 – XXI)
Karmic thresholds, soul archetypes, and turning points from The Fool to The World.
The Fool
Beginnings · Innocence · Spontaneity
The Magician
Manifestation · Resourcefulness · Power
The High Priestess
Intuition · Sacred Silence · Unspoken Depth
The Empress
Sensuality · Abundance · Deep Care
The Emperor
Structure · Protection · Control
The Hierophant
Commitment · Shared Values · Tradition
The Lovers
Deep Chemistry · Conscious Choice · Soul Alignment
The Chariot
Momentum · Willpower · Decisive Action
Strength
Gentle Mastery · Patience · Deep Devotion
The Hermit
Solitude · Soul-Searching · Stepping Back
Wheel of Fortune
Turning Point · Karmic Timing · Sudden Shift
Justice
Truth · Fairness · Accountability
The Hanged Man
Pause · Limbo · Waiting
Death
Definitive Ending · Metamorphosis · Closing a Chapter
Temperance
Healing · Patience · Moderation
The Devil
Obsession · Intense Chemistry · Unhealthy Attachment
The Tower
Sudden Shock · Breakup · Truth Exposed
The Star
Hope · Renewal · Quiet Healing
The Moon
Uncertainty · Mixed Signals · Anxiety
The Sun
Warmth · Clarity · Joy
Judgement
Awakening · Second Chance · Reckoning
The World
Completion · Fulfillment · Wholeness
Suit of Cups (14 Cards)
Emotional attachment, romance, unspoken feelings, intuition, and reconciliation.
Ace of Cups
New Love · Emotional Opening · Tenderness
Two of Cups
Mutual Attraction · Reciprocity · Eye-to-Eye Bond
Three of Cups
Reunion · Warm Social Energy · Celebration
Four of Cups
Emotional Boredom · Aloofness · Taking Love for Granted
Five of Cups
Regret · Grieving What Was Lost · Focusing on the Spill
Six of Cups
Nostalgia · Missing the Past · Sweet Memories
Seven of Cups
Fantasy · Too Many Options · Mixed Signals
Eight of Cups
Walking Away Heavy-Hearted · Searching for More
Nine of Cups
Wish Fulfilled · Deep Satisfaction · Pleasure
Ten of Cups
Lasting Emotional Fulfillment · Shared Future · Deep Peace
Page of Cups
Sweet Apology · Bashful Crush · Tender Message
Knight of Cups
Romantic Gesture · Wearing Heart on Sleeve · Chivalry
Queen of Cups
Deep Empathy · Unconditional Tenderness · Intuitive Bond
King of Cups
Deeply Contained Love · Calm Emotional Maturity · Devotion
Suit of Wands (14 Cards)
Desire, passion, initiative, chemistry, momentum, and creative willpower.
Ace of Wands
Spark · Chemistry · Bold Initiative
Two of Wands
Planning Ahead · Weighing Horizons · Long-Distance
Three of Wands
Waiting for Ships · Long-Term Vision · Anticipation
Four of Wands
Stability · Milestones · Homecoming
Five of Wands
Friction · Competition · clashing Egos
Six of Wands
Recognition · Confidence · Winning You Over
Seven of Wands
Defending Boundaries · Standing Ground · Walls Up
Eight of Wands
Sudden Message · Fast Movement · Rushing Toward You
Nine of Wands
Battle-Weary · Cautious · Still Standing Despite Scars
Ten of Wands
Carrying Too Much · Emotional Exhaustion · Heavy Responsibility
Page of Wands
Playful Flirtation · Excited Text · Curiosity
Knight of Wands
High Passion · Sudden Pursuit · Magnetic Rush
Queen of Wands
Warm Confidence · Magnetic Presence · Wholehearted Desire
King of Wands
Bold Leadership · Protective Passion · Clear Vision
Suit of Swords (14 Cards)
Mental clarity, unspoken thoughts, conflict, boundaries, heartbreak, and truth.
Ace of Swords
Breakthrough Truth · Clear Talk · Cutting Through Fog
Two of Swords
Stalemate · Guarded Heart · Refusing to Choose
Three of Swords
Heartbreak · Sharp Words · Grief
Four of Swords
Quiet Withdrawal · Needing Rest · No-Contact Pause
Five of Swords
Winning at All Costs · Bitter Argument · Pride
Six of Swords
Moving Toward Calmer Waters · Transition · Healing
Seven of Swords
Holding Back Truth · Strategic Evasion · Sneaking Away
Eight of Swords
Overthinking · Feeling Trapped · Self-Imposed Silence
Nine of Swords
3 AM Anxiety · Sleepless Regret · Spiraling Thoughts
Ten of Swords
Rock Bottom · Final Ending · Betrayal
Page of Swords
Checking Your Socials · Curious Watching · Nervous Energy
Knight of Swords
Blunt Truth · Rushing In to Talk · Single-Minded Focus
Queen of Swords
Clear Boundaries · Seeing Right Through Excuses · Honesty
King of Swords
Objective Logic · Cool Head · Decisive Verdict
Suit of Pentacles (14 Cards)
Tangible commitment, real-world effort, timing, stability, career, and security.
Ace of Pentacles
Solid Offer · Real-World Start · Security
Two of Pentacles
Juggling Priorities · Busy Schedule · Keeping It Light
Three of Pentacles
Teamwork · Building Together · Mutual Effort
Four of Pentacles
Holding On Tight · Fear of Loss · Guarded Control
Five of Pentacles
Left Out in the Cold · Silence · Feeling Abandoned
Six of Pentacles
Generosity · Balanced Give-and-Take · Support
Seven of Pentacles
Patience · Assessing Long-Term Effort · Slow Growth
Eight of Pentacles
Consistent Effort · Showing Up Daily · Dedication
Nine of Pentacles
Self-Sufficiency · High Standards · Dignified Independence
Ten of Pentacles
Long-Term Legacy · Family Approval · Permanent Stability
Page of Pentacles
Sincere Offer · Steady Study · Practical Gesture
Knight of Pentacles
Slow and Steady · Reliable Loyalty · Keeping Every Promise
Queen of Pentacles
Grounded Care · Creating a Warm Home · Loyal Devotion
King of Pentacles
Provider Energy · Rock-Solid Commitment · Tangible Action