Tarot card guide
Tarot Card Meanings — All 78 Cards Explained
Explore the meaning of every tarot card — Major Arcana symbolism and Minor Arcana guides for love, career, and personal growth readings.
Every tarot deck contains 78 cards divided into the 22 Major Arcana (the archetypal journey of the Fool) and 56 Minor Arcana across four suits — Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. Each card carries distinct upright and reversed meanings that shift depending on the spread position and the surrounding cards.
Major Arcana (22 cards)
Minor Arcana (56 cards)
Suit of Wands
Suit of Cups
Suit of Swords
Suit of Pentacles
Frequently asked questions about tarot cards
How many cards are in a tarot deck?
A standard tarot deck contains 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana. The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits — Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles — each containing 14 cards (Ace through 10, plus four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, King).
What is the difference between Major and Minor Arcana?
The 22 Major Arcana cards represent universal archetypal forces and life themes — from The Fool's fresh start to The World's completion. The 56 Minor Arcana cards reflect day-to-day events, moods, and practical matters across four elemental suits.
Can I do a tarot reading online?
Yes. Tarot Mania offers AI-powered tarot readings online with 30+ decks, including Celtic Cross, Tree of Sephiroth, Lenormand, and more — no app install required. Your first reading session is free.