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Rider–Waite–Smith · 78

78 card meanings

A complete, practical guide to the 78 Rider–Waite–Smith cards. Each page compares upright and reversed meanings, explores everyday contexts, and ends with questions you can actually use.

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Major Arcana

22 cards
The FoolThe FoolA fresh beginningThe MagicianThe MagicianUse what you haveThe High PriestessThe High PriestessListen beneath the noiseThe EmpressThe EmpressNurture what is growingThe EmperorThe EmperorCreate a steady frameThe HierophantThe HierophantLearn from a lineageThe LoversThe LoversChoose in alignmentThe ChariotThe ChariotMove with directionStrengthStrengthMeet force with gentlenessThe HermitThe HermitSeek inner clarityWheel of FortuneWheel of FortuneNotice the turning pointJusticeJusticeSee the whole measureThe Hanged OneThe Hanged OneLet perspective shiftDeathDeathMake room for changeTemperanceTemperanceFind the living balanceThe DevilThe DevilName what has a holdThe TowerThe TowerLet truth rearrangeThe StarThe StarTrust the next lightThe MoonThe MoonWalk gently through uncertaintyThe SunThe SunLet warmth be visibleJudgementJudgementAnswer the clearer callThe WorldThe WorldHonor what is complete

Wands

14 cards
Ace of WandsAce of WandsCreative sparkTwo of WandsTwo of WandsChoose a horizonThree of WandsThree of WandsProgress in viewFour of WandsFour of WandsShared foundationFive of WandsFive of WandsUseful frictionSix of WandsSix of WandsVisible progressSeven of WandsSeven of WandsHold your groundEight of WandsEight of WandsSwift movementNine of WandsNine of WandsResilient boundaryTen of WandsTen of WandsCarry lessPage of WandsPage of WandsCurious messengerKnight of WandsKnight of WandsBold pursuitQueen of WandsQueen of WandsWarm confidenceKing of WandsKing of WandsDirected vision

Cups

14 cards
Ace of CupsAce of CupsOpen heartTwo of CupsTwo of CupsMutual meetingThree of CupsThree of CupsJoy in companyFour of CupsFour of CupsNotice what remainsFive of CupsFive of CupsGrieve and turnSix of CupsSix of CupsGentle remembranceSeven of CupsSeven of CupsChoose through illusionEight of CupsEight of CupsLeave with honestyNine of CupsNine of CupsWish fulfilledTen of CupsTen of CupsEmotional homePage of CupsPage of CupsTender curiosityKnight of CupsKnight of CupsFollow the feelingQueen of CupsQueen of CupsEmotional wisdomKing of CupsKing of CupsSteady compassion

Swords

14 cards
Ace of SwordsAce of SwordsClear truthTwo of SwordsTwo of SwordsA quiet stalemateThree of SwordsThree of SwordsHeart exposedFour of SwordsFour of SwordsRest and restoreFive of SwordsFive of SwordsChoose the real winSix of SwordsSix of SwordsMove toward calmer waterSeven of SwordsSeven of SwordsStrategy and discretionEight of SwordsEight of SwordsQuestion the cageNine of SwordsNine of SwordsMeet the night mindTen of SwordsTen of SwordsAn ending namedPage of SwordsPage of SwordsAlert mindKnight of SwordsKnight of SwordsDecisive momentumQueen of SwordsQueen of SwordsClear boundariesKing of SwordsKing of SwordsPrincipled reason

Pentacles

14 cards
Ace of PentaclesAce of PentaclesTangible beginningTwo of PentaclesTwo of PentaclesFlexible balanceThree of PentaclesThree of PentaclesSkilled collaborationFour of PentaclesFour of PentaclesHold with careFive of PentaclesFive of PentaclesSupport in hardshipSix of PentaclesSix of PentaclesGenerous exchangeSeven of PentaclesSeven of PentaclesPatient cultivationEight of PentaclesEight of PentaclesPractice the craftNine of PentaclesNine of PentaclesEarned easeTen of PentaclesTen of PentaclesLasting legacyPage of PentaclesPage of PentaclesPractical studentKnight of PentaclesKnight of PentaclesSteady devotionQueen of PentaclesQueen of PentaclesNourishing capabilityKing of PentaclesKing of PentaclesSustainable stewardship