Rider-Waite Tarot Deck

Our tarot spreads use the classic Rider-Waite deck — the most famous and widely used set of divination cards in the world. The deck was designed in 1909 under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite, a British mystic and member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and illustrated by artist Pamela Colman Smith. The rich symbolism of each card makes the Rider-Waite deck the gold standard among tarot readers around the world.

Deck Structure — 78 Tarot Cards

The complete Rider-Waite deck consists of 78 cards divided into two groups: 22 Major Arcana (Major Arcana), representing key archetypes and pivotal life events, and 56 Minor Arcana (Minor Arcana) in four suits — Wands, Pentacles, Swords and Cups — describing everyday experiences, emotions and challenges.

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Major Arcana

Tarot card: The Fool

The Fool

New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit.

Tarot card: The Magician

The Magician

Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action.

Tarot card: The High Priestess

The High Priestess

Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind.

Tarot card: The Empress

The Empress

Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance.

Tarot card: The Emperor

The Emperor

Authority, establishment, structure, a father figure.

Tarot card: The Hierophant

The Hierophant

Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition.

Tarot card: The Lovers

The Lovers

Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices.

Tarot card: The Chariot

The Chariot

Control, willpower, success, action, determination.

Tarot card: Strength

Strength

Courage, persuasion, influence, compassion, focus.

Tarot card: The Hermit

The Hermit

Soul-searching, introspection, solitude, inner guidance.

Tarot card: Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune

Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point.

Tarot card: Justice

Justice

Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law.

Tarot card: The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man

Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives.

Tarot card: Death

Death

Endings, change, transformation, transition.

Tarot card: Temperance

Temperance

Balance, moderation, patience, purpose.

Tarot card: The Devil

The Devil

Bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism.

Tarot card: The Tower

The Tower

Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation.

Tarot card: The Star

The Star

Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality.

Tarot card: The Moon

The Moon

Illusion, fear, anxiety, the subconscious, intuition.

Tarot card: The Sun

The Sun

Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality.

Tarot card: Judgement

Judgement

Rebirth, inner calling, absolution, awakening.

Tarot card: The World

The World

Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel.

Minor Arcana — Wands

Tarot card: Ace of Wands

Ace of Wands

Inspiration, new opportunities, growth, potential.

Tarot card: Two of Wands

Two of Wands

Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery.

Tarot card: Three of Wands

Three of Wands

Preparation, foresight, enterprise, expansion.

Tarot card: Four of Wands

Four of Wands

Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming.

Tarot card: Five of Wands

Five of Wands

Conflict, disagreements, competition, tension, diversity.

Tarot card: Six of Wands

Six of Wands

Public recognition, victory, progress, self-confidence.

Tarot card: Seven of Wands

Seven of Wands

Challenge, competition, perseverance, defensiveness.

Tarot card: Eight of Wands

Eight of Wands

Movement, fast-paced change, action, air travel, swift change.

Tarot card: Nine of Wands

Nine of Wands

Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith, boundaries.

Tarot card: Ten of Wands

Ten of Wands

Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion.

Tarot card: Page of Wands

Page of Wands

Inspiration, ideas, discovery, limitless potential, a free spirit.

Tarot card: Knight of Wands

Knight of Wands

Energy, passion, inspired action, adventure, impulsiveness.

Tarot card: Queen of Wands

Queen of Wands

Courage, confidence, independence, social butterfly, determination.

Tarot card: King of Wands

King of Wands

Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour.

Minor Arcana — Pentacles

Tarot card: Ace of Pentacles

Ace of Pentacles

A new financial or career opportunity, manifestation, prosperity.

Tarot card: Two of Pentacles

Two of Pentacles

Multiple priorities, time management, prioritization, adaptability.

Tarot card: Three of Pentacles

Three of Pentacles

Teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation.

Tarot card: Four of Pentacles

Four of Pentacles

Saving money, security, conservatism, frugality, control.

Tarot card: Five of Pentacles

Five of Pentacles

Financial loss, poverty, isolation, worry.

Tarot card: Six of Pentacles

Six of Pentacles

Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity.

Tarot card: Seven of Pentacles

Seven of Pentacles

Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment.

Tarot card: Eight of Pentacles

Eight of Pentacles

Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development.

Tarot card: Nine of Pentacles

Nine of Pentacles

Abundance, luxury, self-sufficiency, financial independence.

Tarot card: Ten of Pentacles

Ten of Pentacles

Wealth, financial security, family, long-term success, contribution.

Tarot card: Page of Pentacles

Page of Pentacles

New ideas, opportunities, manifestation, desire.

Tarot card: Knight of Pentacles

Knight of Pentacles

Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism.

Tarot card: Queen of Pentacles

Queen of Pentacles

Nurturing, practical, providing financially, a working parent.

Tarot card: King of Pentacles

King of Pentacles

Wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline, abundance.

Minor Arcana — Swords

Tarot card: Ace of Swords

Ace of Swords

Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success.

Tarot card: Two of Swords

Two of Swords

Difficult choices, indecision, stalemate, a truce.

Tarot card: Three of Swords

Three of Swords

Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt.

Tarot card: Four of Swords

Four of Swords

Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation.

Tarot card: Five of Swords

Five of Swords

Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs.

Tarot card: Six of Swords

Six of Swords

Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage.

Tarot card: Seven of Swords

Seven of Swords

Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically.

Tarot card: Eight of Swords

Eight of Swords

Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality.

Tarot card: Nine of Swords

Nine of Swords

Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares.

Tarot card: Ten of Swords

Ten of Swords

Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis.

Tarot card: Page of Swords

Page of Swords

New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating.

Tarot card: Knight of Swords

Knight of Swords

Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking.

Tarot card: Queen of Swords

Queen of Swords

Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication.

Tarot card: King of Swords

King of Swords

Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth.

Minor Arcana — Cups

Tarot card: Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups

New love, compassion, creativity, overwhelming emotion.

Tarot card: Two of Cups

Two of Cups

Unified love, partnership, mutual attraction.

Tarot card: Three of Cups

Three of Cups

Celebration, friendship, creativity, collaboration.

Tarot card: Four of Cups

Four of Cups

Meditation, contemplation, apathy, reevaluation.

Tarot card: Five of Cups

Five of Cups

Regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism.

Tarot card: Six of Cups

Six of Cups

Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy.

Tarot card: Seven of Cups

Seven of Cups

Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion.

Tarot card: Eight of Cups

Eight of Cups

Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism.

Tarot card: Nine of Cups

Nine of Cups

Wishes fulfilled, comfort, happiness, satisfaction.

Tarot card: Ten of Cups

Ten of Cups

Divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment.

Tarot card: Page of Cups

Page of Cups

Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility.

Tarot card: Knight of Cups

Knight of Cups

Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty.

Tarot card: Queen of Cups

Queen of Cups

Compassion, calm, intuition, unconditional love.

Tarot card: King of Cups

King of Cups

Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic.