Tarot Cards: The Meaning of All 78 Cards – Major and Minor Arcana

✨ Have you ever looked at a Tarot card with the feeling that it is speaking directly to you? That the image on it touches something very personal? Even if you don't know its official meaning…

This is not a coincidence. 💫

Tarot cards are 78 mirrors that reflect human destiny. Each one carries a universal archetype: a situation, a feeling, a choice or a crisis that every person passes through on their journey. That is precisely why they work regardless of time, culture or circumstance.

On this page I - qualified Tarot reader and psychologist Nika Vision - have compiled a complete reference guide to all 78 Tarot cards. Here you will find:
🔷 The meaning of each card
💡 The psychological significance and archetype of each card
💔 Interpretations in readings on love, career and finances
🔗 The connections between cards

Choose a section - and dive in! 👇🏽

🔷 The Major Arcana - 22 cards of destiny

The Major Arcana are the principal cards of the deck. They speak of deep processes: karmic lessons and important life stages that govern your destiny. When they appear in a reading, it is always a significant signal. ☝🏽

The Minor Arcana - 56 cards of everyday life 🔹

The Minor Arcana are the cards of specific situations, people and events in your life. They are divided into 4 suits, each covering its own area of life. 🌐

🪄 Wands 🔥 The Element of Fire | Energy, passion, will, drive, action, career, social life

The Arcana of Wands represents energy, will, passion, ambition, action, career, and social activism. These are the cards of those who aren't afraid to shine and lead.


Аркани Жезли — це енергія, воля, пристрасть, амбіції, дія, кар'єра та соціальна активність. Карти тих, хто не боїться горіти, вести за собою, заявляти про себе світові та трансформувати внутрішній імпульс у реальні досягнення.

«Індивідуальність не може розвиватися, якщо людина не визнає свою внутрішню силу і не бере на себе сміливість діяти всупереч страху та соціальним шаблонам». — К. Г. Юнг, «Відносини між Я і несвідомим»

🏆 Cups 💧 The Element of Water | Emotions, relationships, love, intuition

Cups Arcanum — this is the world of feelings, deep emotional experiences, intuitive perception, and soulful connections. These are the cards of those who explore the space of their unconscious, experience love, heal emotional wounds, and draw inspiration from creativity.

“A meeting with oneself is among the most disagreeable meetings, and it is avoided as long as one can project everything negative onto the surrounding world.” — C. G. Jung, “The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche”

⚔️ Swords 💨 The Element of Air | Thoughts, decisions, conflicts, truth

Swords Arcanum — this is the power of the intellect, logical thinking, analysis, as well as mental conflicts and crises that lead to growth. These are the cards of those who seek the truth through illusions, make tough decisions, master the power of words, and transform their fears into crystal-clear awareness.

“The Wild Woman is always prepared for difficulties. She knows that the Sword of the intellect is an instrument of discernment that cuts away the false from the true.” — Clarissa Pinkola Estés, “Women Who Run with the Wolves”

🪙 Pentacles 🌱 The Element of Earth | Money, career, body, stability

Pentacles Arcanum — this is earthly manifestation, practicality, financial stability, physical health, and the fruits of our labor. These are the cards of those who build a solid foundation, develop talents, care for the body as a temple of the soul, and create long-term material value.

“Your body is a mirror of your thoughts and beliefs. Every cell responds to the way you manage your earthly energy.” — Lise Bourbeau, “Your Body Believes Every Word You Say” (Your Body Says: Love Yourself!)

🌙 How to use this reference guide?

There are two paths - and both are correct! 😊

📚 Path one - learning and curiosity: Explore the cards at your own pace. Read the meanings, study the symbolism, understand the archetypes. This is a deep and fascinating journey into one of the oldest symbolic systems in the world.

🔮 Path two - a live reading: Knowing the meanings of the cards is one thing. But when the cards come together to tell your personal story during a professional reading - that is an entirely different dimension. I read not individual cards but their interaction, positions and energetic flows within the context of your specific situation.

💫 Want to find out what the cards say about your life specifically? 👉🏽 Book a consultation - and we will do a reading together.

❓ Frequently asked questions about Tarot cards

How many cards are in a standard Tarot deck? 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana (four suits of 14 cards each).

Can I do readings on my own? Yes, you can. But for complex life questions - relationships, major decisions, choices and forecasts - working with a professional who sees the whole picture and combines Tarot with psychology and astrology is far more valuable.

Which Tarot deck is the most accurate? Accuracy depends not on the deck, but on the skill level of the Tarot reader. Learn more about Tarot deck versions →

Can I do a Tarot reading for myself? Yes, and many people do. But there is a nuance: when the question concerns you personally, you inevitably look at the cards through the lens of your own fears, desires and expectations. A professional Tarot reader sees the reading without this filter - objectively - and that is precisely why they often notice what you cannot see yourself. 💡

How often can I do a reading on the same question? Professional Tarot readers recommend: don't "re-ask" the cards in the hope of getting a different answer. 😊 If you don't like the answer, that is not a reason to shuffle the deck again. The cards will say the same thing, just in different words. It is best to return to the same topic no sooner than 2–4 weeks later, when something in the situation has genuinely changed.

Does Tarot show the future or only the present? Tarot cards show a tendency: where the situation is heading if nothing changes. This is not a fixed verdict - it is a direction. The future is not set in stone: your active decisions, actions and external circumstances can steer it elsewhere. That is precisely why I always provide not just a "forecast" but specific recommendations: what to do to strengthen a positive outcome or change an unwanted one. 🛤️

Do I need any special preparation before a Tarot consultation? No special preparation is needed at all. Come with a specific question, an open intention and a desire to gain clarity. The only thing that matters: a willingness to be honest with yourself. That is exactly what the cards work with. Everything else is my responsibility and my professionalism. 🤗

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