Understanding the 78 Cards of the Tarot
The tarot deck is divided into two primary sections: the Major Arcana (22 archetypal cards representing life's spiritual lessons and karmic milestones) and the Minor Arcana (56 cards distributed across four suits—Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles—governing daily situations, emotions, thoughts, and material affairs).
When interpreting a card, examine whether it appears upright (expressing clear, direct energy) or reversed (indicating internal blocks, delays, or lessons needing introspection). Use our searchable directory below to explore every card in detail.