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THE CARD LIBRARY

A closer look at each card.

Explore 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana: imagery, upright and reversed readings, and position examples.

78 cards
The Fool, a traveller near a cliff with a small dog, a flower and a bundle.
00 / Major Arcana

The Fool

Curiosity, a first step, openness, learning through experience

The Magician: A figure stands behind a table holding the four suit symbols.
01 / Major Arcana

The Magician

Applied skill, initiative, deliberate practice

The High Priestess: A seated figure is placed between a dark and a light pillar.
02 / Major Arcana

The High Priestess

Attentive silence, reflection, incomplete knowledge

The Empress: A crowned figure sits near a field of grain.
03 / Major Arcana

The Empress

Nurture, creative development, practical care

The Emperor: A ruler sits on a substantial throne decorated with ram heads.
04 / Major Arcana

The Emperor

Structure, responsibility, workable boundaries

The Hierophant: A central religious figure faces two kneeling figures.
05 / Major Arcana

The Hierophant

Shared practice, teaching, considered tradition

The Lovers: Two human figures stand beneath a winged figure.
06 / Major Arcana

The Lovers

Alignment, mutual choice, honest commitment

The Chariot: A figure stands in a chariot behind two differently coloured sphinxes.
07 / Major Arcana

The Chariot

Direction, coordinated effort, purposeful movement

Strength: A woman touches the mouth of a lion.
08 / Major Arcana

Strength

Patient courage, steadiness, gentle firmness

The Hermit: A cloaked figure holds a lantern on high ground.
09 / Major Arcana

The Hermit

Focused inquiry, reflection, selective guidance

Wheel of Fortune: A large wheel occupies the centre of the image.
10 / Major Arcana

Wheel of Fortune

Changing conditions, cycles, adaptability

Justice: A seated figure holds a sword and a set of scales.
11 / Major Arcana

Justice

Fair process, evidence, responsibility

The Hanged Man: A figure hangs by one foot with the other leg bent.
12 / Major Arcana

The Hanged Man

Changed perspective, deliberate pause, letting go of an approach

Death, a skeleton in armour on a white horse, carrying a black banner with a white flower.
13 / Major Arcana

Death

Closure, transition, letting a phase end, making room

Temperance: A winged figure pours liquid between two cups.
14 / Major Arcana

Temperance

Integration, proportion, patient adjustment

The Devil: Two figures are connected by chains to a central pedestal.
15 / Major Arcana

The Devil

Restricting patterns, attachment, uncomfortable incentives

The Tower: Lightning strikes a tower and a crown is displaced.
16 / Major Arcana

The Tower

Disrupted assumptions, exposed weakness, necessary reassessment

The Star: A figure pours water onto land and into a pool.
17 / Major Arcana

The Star

Renewed possibility, openness, replenishment

The Moon: A path runs between two towers beneath the moon.
18 / Major Arcana

The Moon

Ambiguity, imagination, uncertain interpretation

The Sun: A child rides a white horse beneath a large sun.
19 / Major Arcana

The Sun

Clarity, enjoyment, visible progress

Judgement: An angel sounds a trumpet above figures rising with raised arms.
20 / Major Arcana

Judgement

Review, acknowledgement, considered response

The World: A central figure is enclosed by a large wreath.
21 / Major Arcana

The World

Completion, integration, a finished cycle

Ace of Wands: A hand emerging from a cloud holds a leafy wand
Minor Arcana · Wands

Ace of Wands

Creative spark, initiative, a first experiment

Two of Wands: A figure on a battlement holds a small globe
Minor Arcana · Wands

Two of Wands

Considering direction, scope, deliberate planning

Three of Wands: A figure looks over the sea toward passing ships
Minor Arcana · Wands

Three of Wands

Outward reach, follow-through, observing a response

Four of Wands: A garland hangs between four upright wands
Minor Arcana · Wands

Four of Wands

Shared milestone, welcome, a place to gather

Five of Wands: Several figures raise wands in different directions
Minor Arcana · Wands

Five of Wands

Competing approaches, friction, practice, coordination

Six of Wands: A rider carries a wand with a wreath
Minor Arcana · Wands

Six of Wands

Recognition, visible progress, acknowledgement

Seven of Wands: One figure holds a wand from a raised position
Minor Arcana · Wands

Seven of Wands

Holding ground, boundaries, explaining a position

Eight of Wands: Eight wands angle across an open sky
Minor Arcana · Wands

Eight of Wands

Momentum, quick exchange, coordinated movement

Nine of Wands: A bandaged figure holds a wand and looks to one side
Minor Arcana · Wands

Nine of Wands

Guarded persistence, experience, protective limits

Ten of Wands: A bent figure carries ten wands together
Minor Arcana · Wands

Ten of Wands

Accumulated responsibility, workload, carrying too much

Page of Wands: A standing figure studies a long wand
Minor Arcana · Wands

Page of Wands

Curiosity, an exploratory message, learning by trying

Knight of Wands: An armoured rider sits on a visibly active horse
Minor Arcana · Wands

Knight of Wands

Energetic action, a bold trial, purposeful movement

Queen of Wands: A seated figure holds a wand and a sunflower
Minor Arcana · Wands

Queen of Wands

Warm confidence, participation, encouraging others

King of Wands: A crowned figure sits with a leafy wand
Minor Arcana · Wands

King of Wands

Direction, responsible initiative, shared purpose

Ace of Cups: A hand holds a cup above water and water-lilies
Minor Arcana · Cups

Ace of Cups

Emotional openness, care, a new creative response

Two of Cups: Two figures face one another holding cups
Minor Arcana · Cups

Two of Cups

Reciprocity, mutual attention, a considered agreement

Three of Cups: Three figures raise cups toward one another
Minor Arcana · Cups

Three of Cups

Friendship, shared enjoyment, mutual support

Four of Cups: A seated figure looks toward three cups on the ground
Minor Arcana · Cups

Four of Cups

Disengagement, reflection, reconsidering an offer

Five of Cups: A cloaked figure faces three overturned cups
Minor Arcana · Cups

Five of Cups

Disappointment, a changed expectation, remaining support

Six of Cups: A smaller figure receives a flower-filled cup from another figure
Minor Arcana · Cups

Six of Cups

Memory, familiar kindness, revisiting an earlier interest

Seven of Cups: Several cups contain very different images above the figure
Minor Arcana · Cups

Seven of Cups

Many possibilities, imagination, unclear trade-offs

Eight of Cups: A figure walks away from a group of standing cups
Minor Arcana · Cups

Eight of Cups

Moving on, reassessing fulfilment, a purposeful departure

Nine of Cups: A seated figure appears before a display of nine cups
Minor Arcana · Cups

Nine of Cups

Satisfaction, enjoyment, acknowledging enough

Ten of Cups: Two adults and two children appear beneath a rainbow of cups
Minor Arcana · Cups

Ten of Cups

Shared wellbeing, belonging, a common picture of fulfilment

Page of Cups: A young figure looks at a fish rising from a cup
Minor Arcana · Cups

Page of Cups

Imaginative curiosity, a small emotional offer, surprise

Knight of Cups: A mounted figure holds out a cup
Minor Arcana · Cups

Knight of Cups

A thoughtful invitation, expressive action, an appealing proposal

Queen of Cups: A seated figure looks closely at an ornate, covered cup
Minor Arcana · Cups

Queen of Cups

Attentive care, reflection, listening with boundaries

King of Cups: A crowned figure sits on a throne surrounded by moving water
Minor Arcana · Cups

King of Cups

Composure, responsive judgement, emotional responsibility

Ace of Swords: A hand emerging from a cloud holds a single upright sword.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Ace of Swords

A clear distinction, a direct question, intellectual resolve

The Two of Swords, a blindfolded seated figure with crossed arms holding two raised swords, with water behind.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Two of Swords

A guarded pause, competing priorities, a temporary truce

Three of Swords: Three swords pass through a heart.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Three of Swords

An acknowledged hurt, a difficult truth, separation of expectations

Four of Swords: A carved figure lies at full length with hands joined.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Four of Swords

A purposeful pause, quiet reflection, reduced demands

Five of Swords: A foreground figure holds several swords while two figures move away.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Five of Swords

A costly win, adversarial thinking, consequences of conflict

Six of Swords: A ferryman carries passengers in a small boat.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Six of Swords

A supported transition, a calmer route, carrying experience

Seven of Swords: A figure carries five swords while looking back.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Seven of Swords

An indirect approach, selective disclosure, the limits of a plan

Eight of Swords: A blindfolded figure stands with arms bound.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Eight of Swords

Restricted options, an unexamined assumption, asking for perspective

Nine of Swords: A figure sits on a bed with hands covering the face.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Nine of Swords

Recurring worry, a painful interpretation, bringing a concern into words

Ten of Swords: A prone figure is pierced by ten swords.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Ten of Swords

An exhausted approach, acknowledging an ending, stopping further strain

Page of Swords: A young figure holds an upright sword and looks to the side.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Page of Swords

Active inquiry, careful observation, learning to question

Knight of Swords: An armoured rider advances on a galloping horse with sword raised.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Knight of Swords

Focused action, direct advocacy, intellectual momentum

Queen of Swords: The seated Queen holds a sword upright.
Minor Arcana · Swords

Queen of Swords

Clear boundaries, candid listening, considered judgment

King of Swords: The King sits upright with an unsheathed sword.
Minor Arcana · Swords

King of Swords

Accountable judgment, consistent standards, reasoned authority

Ace of Pentacles: A hand emerges from a cloud holding a pentacle.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Ace of Pentacles

A practical opening, a usable resource, a grounded start

Two of Pentacles: A moving figure holds two pentacles joined by a looping band.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Two of Pentacles

Adjusting priorities, everyday coordination, a changing rhythm

Three of Pentacles: A worker stands within a stone building while two figures face them.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Three of Pentacles

Skilled collaboration, shared standards, useful feedback

Four of Pentacles: A seated figure clasps a pentacle against the body.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Four of Pentacles

Protecting resources, a defined limit, holding on

Five of Pentacles: Two figures move through snow outside a building.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Five of Pentacles

An unmet need, exclusion, making support accessible

Six of Pentacles: A standing figure distributes coins to kneeling figures.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Six of Pentacles

Practical assistance, fair terms, attentive giving and receiving

Seven of Pentacles: A figure leans on a tool and looks at pentacles growing among leaves.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Seven of Pentacles

Reviewing progress, patient evaluation, effort over time

Eight of Pentacles: A seated worker shapes a pentacle with tools.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Eight of Pentacles

Focused practice, craftsmanship, learning through revision

Nine of Pentacles: A figure stands among grapevines bearing pentacles.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Nine of Pentacles

Cultivated independence, enjoying an achievement, thoughtful stewardship

Ten of Pentacles: An older figure, a couple, a child and dogs occupy the scene.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Ten of Pentacles

Shared continuity, a durable arrangement, resources held across time

Page of Pentacles: A young figure studies a pentacle held in raised hands.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Page of Pentacles

Practical curiosity, beginning study, a small test

Knight of Pentacles: An armoured rider holds a pentacle on a horse that appears still.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Knight of Pentacles

Steady follow-through, careful preparation, dependable routine

Queen of Pentacles: The Queen holds a pentacle in her lap and looks towards it.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

Queen of Pentacles

Practical care, a supportive setting, thoughtful use of resources

King of Pentacles: The King sits with a pentacle and sceptre.
Minor Arcana · Pentacles

King of Pentacles

Responsible stewardship, durable organisation, resources put to use