Tarot consists of 78 cards, divided into the Major Arcana (22 cards) and the Minor Arcana (56 cards). Each card holds a unique meaning, which can be interpreted in various ways depending on the context of the reading and the reader’s intuition. This page is your starting point for accessing Tarot card meanings here at The Fool’s Bag. Click the links below to view information on every card in the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana.
Tarot Card Meanings – The Major Arcana
These 22 cards represent significant life events, spiritual lessons, and deep psychological archetypes. Starting with The Fool (0) and ending with The World (21), the Major Arcana cards tell the story of the soul’s journey through life, known as the Fool’s Journey. Some other cards in this group include The Magician, The High Priestess, The Lovers, and The Emperor.
Tarot Card Meanings – The Minor Arcana
The remaining 56 cards are divided into four suits – Cups, Wands, Swords, and Pentacles – each representing a different aspect of life. The suits are associated with the four elements – Water, Earth, Air, and Fire – and correspond to emotions, material matters, thoughts, and actions, respectively. Each suit contains 10 numbered cards (Ace to Ten) and four court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, and King), symbolizing various situations and personalities.