Tarot Card Meanings

Understanding Tarot Cards

Tarot is a 78-card deck used for divination and self-reflection. Major Arcana (22 cards) represent life's major themes and spiritual lessons. Minor Arcana (56 cards) divided into four suits: Wands (passion, creativity), Cups (emotions, relationships), Swords (intellect, conflict), Pentacles (material, practical). Each card has upright and reversed meanings. Readings involve drawing cards in spreads to gain insight into questions or situations. Common spreads include 3-card past-present-future and Celtic Cross.