Are you new to tarot and wondering where to start? Learning tarot can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right approach, you’ll be reading cards with confidence in no time! In my latest YouTube video, Tarot for Beginners | How to Connect with Your Deck + All 78 Card Meanings Explained, I break down everything you need to know to get started.
In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the key points from the video, including how to bond with your tarot deck and an easy-to-follow breakdown of all 78 tarot card meanings.
How to Connect with Your Tarot Deck
Before diving into the meanings of the cards, it’s important to develop a personal connection with your tarot deck. This helps strengthen your intuition and make your readings more accurate. Here are some simple ways to bond with your deck:
1. Cleanse Your Deck
When you first get a new tarot deck, it’s important to clear any residual energy. Some ways to do this include:
• Smoke cleansing with sage, palo santo, or incense
• Use Sound
• Placing your deck under the moonlight (especially during a full moon)
2. Spend Time with Your Cards
Get to know your deck by handling the cards daily. Try:
• Shuffling them while focusing on your energy
• Pulling a daily card and journaling about it
• Studying the imagery and noticing what feelings arise
3. Set Intentions
Hold your deck in your hands and say an affirmation like:
“This deck is a tool for clarity, insight, and positive guidance. I trust my intuition and allow the messages to flow.”
4. Use Your Intuition
Before memorizing meanings, take time to look at each card and interpret its symbols based on your gut feelings. Tarot is a mix of structure and intuition—trust yourself!
Tarot Card Meanings: A Quick Breakdown
Now that you’re connected with your deck, let’s explore the meanings of the cards. Tarot consists of 78 cards divided into two sections: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana.
The Major Arcana (22 Cards) – Life’s Big Lessons
These cards represent significant life events, spiritual lessons, and major shifts. Here are their core meanings:
1. The Fool – New beginnings, taking a leap of faith
2. The Magician – Manifestation, personal power
3. The High Priestess – Intuition, hidden knowledge
4. The Empress – Abundance, nurturing energy
5. The Emperor – Structure, leadership, control
6. The Hierophant – Tradition, spiritual guidance
7. The Lovers – Relationships, choices, harmony
8. The Chariot – Willpower, success, determination
9. Strength – Inner power, courage, patience
10. The Hermit – Reflection, solitude, wisdom
11. Wheel of Fortune – Luck, cycles, change
12. Justice – Truth, fairness, balance
13. The Hanged Man – Letting go, seeing things differently
14. Death – Transformation, endings, new beginnings
15. Temperance – Balance, patience, harmony
16. The Devil – Temptation, materialism, addiction
17. The Tower – Sudden change, upheaval, revelation
18. The Star – Hope, renewal, inspiration
19. The Moon – Illusions, intuition, subconscious
20. The Sun – Joy, success, clarity
21. Judgment – Awakening, self-reflection
22. The World – Completion, fulfillment, wholeness
The Minor Arcana (56 Cards) – Everyday Situations
The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits: Cups, Pentacles, Swords, and Wands. Each suit represents a different aspect of life:
• Cups (Emotions & Relationships – Water Element)
• Ace of Cups – New love, emotional beginnings
• Two of Cups – Partnership, mutual connection
• Three of Cups – Celebration, friendship
• Four of Cups – Discontent, reevaluation
• Five of Cups – Loss, regret, moving on
• Six of Cups – Nostalgia, childhood memories
• Seven of Cups – Choices, illusions
• Eight of Cups – Walking away, seeking truth
• Nine of Cups – Wishes fulfilled, contentment
• Ten of Cups – Emotional happiness, family
• Page of Cups – Creativity, messages of love
• Knight of Cups – Romantic gestures, following dreams
• Queen of Cups – Compassion, intuition
• King of Cups – Emotional balance, wisdom
• Pentacles (Money & Career – Earth Element)
• Ace of Pentacles – New financial opportunity
• Two of Pentacles – Balance, multitasking
• Three of Pentacles – Teamwork, mastery
• Four of Pentacles – Holding on, financial security
• Five of Pentacles – Hardship, financial struggle
• Six of Pentacles – Giving and receiving
• Seven of Pentacles – Patience, long-term investments
• Eight of Pentacles – Hard work, skill development
• Nine of Pentacles – Independence, luxury
• Ten of Pentacles – Wealth, family legacy
• Page of Pentacles – New career opportunities
• Knight of Pentacles – Diligence, steady progress
• Queen of Pentacles – Nurturing, financial stability
• King of Pentacles – Wealth, leadership
• Swords (Thoughts & Challenges – Air Element)
• Ace of Swords – Clarity, truth, breakthroughs
• Two of Swords – Indecision, choices
• Three of Swords – Heartbreak, sorrow
• Four of Swords – Rest, healing
• Five of Swords – Conflict, tension
• Six of Swords – Moving forward, transition
• Seven of Swords – Deception, strategy
• Eight of Swords – Feeling trapped, limitations
• Nine of Swords – Anxiety, worry
• Ten of Swords – Endings, painful cycles
• Page of Swords – Curiosity, learning
• Knight of Swords – Action, impulsiveness
• Queen of Swords – Wisdom, independence
• King of Swords – Authority, mental clarity
• Wands (Passion & Creativity – Fire Element)
• Ace of Wands – Inspiration, new beginnings
• Two of Wands – Planning, decision-making
• Three of Wands – Expansion, progress
• Four of Wands – Celebration, homecoming
• Five of Wands – Competition, conflict
• Six of Wands – Success, victory
• Seven of Wands – Standing your ground
• Eight of Wands – Speed, movement
• Nine of Wands – Resilience, perseverance
• Ten of Wands – Burdens, responsibilities
• Page of Wands – Excitement, new adventures
• Knight of Wands – Passion, bold action
• Queen of Wands – Confidence, leadership
• King of Wands – Vision, determination
Final Thoughts
Tarot is an incredible tool for self-discovery and guidance. By taking time to connect with your deck and understanding the meanings of each card, you’ll develop confidence in your readings.
Have any tarot-related questions? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to help! 💜🔮
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