Guide
Tarot Card Meanings: A Guide to All 78 Cards
Por Seraphina
Una baraja de tarot tiene 78 cartas: 22 Arcanos Mayores y 56 Arcanos Menores divididos en cuatro palos. Los significados que siguen se basan en la tradición Rider–Waite–Smith, de uso generalizado. Describen simbolismo, no predicciones fijas. El significado de una carta cambia según la pregunta, su posición en una tirada y las cartas que la rodean, y tu propia lectura de la imagen importa.
The Major Arcana
These 22 cards describe big life themes and turning points. When many appear in one reading, the matter tends to feel significant.
- 0 · The Fool
- UprightNew beginnings, trust, a leap into the unknown.
- InvertidaImprudencia, vacilación, miedo a empezar.
- I · El Mago
- UprightSkill, focus, using what you already have.
- InvertidaEnergía dispersa, manipulación, talento sin explotar.
- II · The High Priestess
- UprightIntuition, inner knowing, what is hidden.
- InvertidaIgnoring your instincts, secrets, confusion.
- III · The Empress
- UprightAbundance, nurture, creativity, comfort.
- InvertidaNeglecting yourself, dependence, creative block.
- IV · The Emperor
- UprightStructure, authority, stability, boundaries.
- InvertidaRigidity, control, lack of discipline.
- V · The Hierophant
- UprightTradición, enseñanza, creencias compartidas, mentores.
- InvertidaQuestioning rules, rebellion, your own path.
- VI · Los Enamorados
- UprightLove, union, an important choice based on values.
- InvertidaImbalance, misalignment, a hard decision avoided.
- VII · The Chariot
- UprightWillpower, direction, moving forward.
- InvertidaLost direction, pulling in two ways.
- VIII · La Fuerza
- UprightCourage, patience, gentle inner strength.
- InvertidaSelf-doubt, low energy, losing your temper.
- IX · The Hermit
- UprightSoledad, reflexión, mirar hacia adentro.
- InvertidaIsolation, loneliness, avoiding reflection.
- X · Wheel of Fortune
- UprightCiclos, cambio, puntos de inflexión.
- InvertidaResisting change, a stuck or unlucky stretch.
- XI · Justice
- UprightFairness, truth, cause and effect.
- InvertidaUnfairness, avoiding accountability.
- XII · The Hanged Man
- UprightPause, surrender, seeing things differently.
- InvertidaEstancamiento, sacrificio innecesario, impaciencia.
- XIII · Death
- UprightEndings, transformation, clearing space. Rarely literal.
- InvertidaResistirse a un final, estancamiento.
- XIV · La Templanza
- UprightBalance, moderation, patience, blending.
- InvertidaExcess, imbalance, haste.
- XV · The Devil
- UprightAttachment, temptation, unhealthy patterns.
- InvertidaBreaking free, release, facing a habit.
- XVI · The Tower
- UprightTrastorno repentino, verdad revelada, colapso de lo falso.
- InvertidaAvoiding disaster, fear of change.
- XVII · The Star
- UprightHope, healing, renewal, calm after a storm.
- InvertidaDiscouragement, lost faith.
- XVIII · La Luna
- UprightUncertainty, dreams, illusion, the subconscious.
- InvertidaClarity returning, fears released.
- XIX · El Sol
- UprightJoy, success, warmth, vitality.
- InvertidaTristeza pasajera, optimismo apagado.
- XX · Judgement
- UprightDespertar, ajuste de cuentas, una llamada.
- InvertidaSelf-doubt, ignoring the call.
- XXI · El Mundo
- UprightCompletion, wholeness, a cycle fulfilled.
- InvertidaUnfinished business, lack of closure.
The Minor Arcana: four suits
The 56 Minor Arcana cards cover everyday situations. Each suit has a subject; each number adds a stage of that story.
Bastos
Fuego
Energy, passion, ambition, creativity and action.
Cups
Water
Emociones, amor, relaciones e intuición.
Swords
Air
Thought, truth, conflict, decisions and communication.
Pentacles
Tierra
Money, work, the body, home and material security.
The Suit of Bastos
- As de Bastos
- UprightInspiración, una chispa, una nueva empresa.
- InvertidaDelays, low motivation, a false start.
- Two of Wands
- UprightPlanificación, visión de futuro, decidir hacia dónde ir.
- InvertidaFear of the unknown, poor planning.
- Tres de Bastos
- UprightExpansion, foresight, early progress.
- InvertidaSetbacks, frustration with slow results.
- Four of Wands
- UprightCelebration, home, community, a milestone.
- InvertidaTension at home, a celebration postponed.
- Five of Wands
- UprightCompetition, friction, clashing ideas.
- InvertidaAvoiding conflict, tension easing.
- Six of Wands
- UprightVictory, recognition, public success.
- InvertidaSelf-doubt, a fall from favour.
- Siete de Bastos
- UprightStanding your ground, defending a position.
- InvertidaFeeling overwhelmed, giving up the fight.
- Ocho de Bastos
- UprightSpeed, momentum, news arriving.
- InvertidaRetrasos, prisa, cosas que se estancan.
- Nine of Wands
- UprightResilience, persistence, the last stretch.
- InvertidaExhaustion, defensiveness, near giving up.
- Diez de Bastos
- UprightBurden, responsibility, carrying too much.
- InvertidaSoltar una carga, delegar.
- Sota de Bastos
- UprightEntusiasmo, exploración, noticias emocionantes.
- InvertidaRestlessness, ideas without follow-through.
- Knight of Wands
- UprightAdventure, passion, bold action.
- InvertidaImpulsiveness, haste, scattered energy.
- Queen of Wands
- UprightConfidence, warmth, determination.
- InvertidaJealousy, insecurity, burnout.
- King of Wands
- UprightVision, leadership, taking charge.
- InvertidaArrogance, impatience, overreach.
The Suit of Cups
- As de Copas
- UprightNew love, emotional opening, compassion.
- InvertidaEmotional blocks, holding feelings in.
- Two of Cups
- UprightPartnership, mutual attraction, connection.
- InvertidaImbalance, a rift between two people.
- Three of Cups
- UprightAmistad, celebración, comunidad.
- InvertidaExceso, chismes, sentirse excluido.
- Four of Cups
- UprightApathy, contemplation, missing an offer.
- InvertidaNew interest, accepting what is offered.
- Five of Cups
- UprightPérdida, arrepentimiento, duelo por lo que ya no está.
- InvertidaAcceptance, moving on, forgiveness.
- Six of Cups
- UprightNostalgia, childhood, innocence, old ties.
- InvertidaStuck in the past, ready to move forward.
- Seven of Cups
- UprightChoices, daydreams, many options.
- InvertidaClarity, making a choice, cutting illusion.
- Ocho de Copas
- UprightMarcharse, buscar algo más profundo.
- InvertidaFear of leaving, drifting, returning.
- Nine of Cups
- UprightContentment, a wish fulfilled, satisfaction.
- InvertidaDissatisfaction, smugness, hollow wishes.
- Diez de Copas
- UprightHarmony, family, lasting happiness.
- InvertidaDesconexión en el hogar, ideales no cumplidos.
- Page of Cups
- UprightCreative or emotional messages, curiosity.
- InvertidaEmotional immaturity, creative block.
- Knight of Cups
- UprightRomance, encanto, seguir al corazón.
- InvertidaMoodiness, unrealistic promises.
- Queen of Cups
- UprightCompassion, intuition, emotional care.
- InvertidaDar en exceso, desbordamiento emocional.
- King of Cups
- UprightEmotional balance, calm, diplomacy.
- InvertidaSuppressed feelings, manipulation, moodiness.
The Suit of Swords
- As de Espadas
- UprightClarity, truth, a breakthrough idea.
- InvertidaConfusión, desinformación, palabras duras.
- Two of Swords
- UprightStalemate, a hard choice, avoidance.
- InvertidaLa indecisión se disipa, sobrecarga de información.
- Three of Swords
- UprightHeartbreak, grief, painful truth.
- InvertidaHealing, release, forgiveness.
- Cuatro de Espadas
- UprightRest, recovery, contemplation.
- InvertidaRestlessness, burnout, returning to activity.
- Cinco de Espadas
- UprightConflict, winning at a cost, defeat.
- InvertidaReconciliation, letting go of a fight.
- Six of Swords
- UprightTransition, moving on, calmer waters.
- InvertidaResistencia al cambio, asuntos pendientes.
- Siete de Espadas
- UprightStrategy, secrecy, getting away with something.
- InvertidaComing clean, a plan exposed.
- Ocho de Espadas
- UprightFeeling trapped, self-imposed limits.
- InvertidaRelease, new perspective, freedom.
- Nine of Swords
- UprightAnxiety, worry, sleepless nights.
- InvertidaHope returning, fears easing.
- Ten of Swords
- UprightUn final doloroso, tocar fondo.
- InvertidaRecuperación, lo peor ya pasó.
- Page of Swords
- UprightCuriosity, new ideas, watchfulness.
- InvertidaGossip, scattered thinking, all talk.
- Caballero de Espadas
- UprightAmbición, acción rápida, franqueza.
- InvertidaRecklessness, tactlessness, burnout.
- Queen of Swords
- UprightClear boundaries, honesty, independence.
- InvertidaColdness, bitterness, harsh judgement.
- King of Swords
- UprightIntelecto, autoridad, juicio justo.
- InvertidaMisused power, manipulation, rigidity.
The Suit of Pentacles
- Ace of Pentacles
- UprightA new financial or practical opportunity.
- InvertidaA missed chance, poor planning.
- Dos de Oros
- UprightJuggling priorities, adaptability.
- InvertidaAgobio, desorganización.
- Tres de Oros
- UprightTeamwork, skill, building something together.
- InvertidaPoor collaboration, lack of effort.
- Four of Pentacles
- UprightSaving, security, holding on.
- InvertidaGreed, or learning to loosen your grip.
- Cinco de Oros
- UprightHardship, insecurity, feeling left out in the cold.
- InvertidaRecuperación, llega ayuda.
- Six of Pentacles
- UprightGenerosidad, dar y recibir, justicia.
- InvertidaCondiciones ocultas, dar unilateral.
- Seven of Pentacles
- UprightPatience, long-term investment, assessment.
- InvertidaImpatience, effort without reward.
- Eight of Pentacles
- UprightOficio, diligencia, práctica constante.
- InvertidaPerfectionism, lack of focus.
- Nueve de Oros
- UprightIndependence, comfort, self-reliance.
- InvertidaOverwork, financial dependence.
- Ten of Pentacles
- UprightLegacy, family wealth, long-term security.
- InvertidaFamily disputes, instability.
- Page of Pentacles
- UprightStudy, ambition, a practical new start.
- InvertidaProcrastination, lack of progress.
- Knight of Pentacles
- UprightHard work, routine, reliability.
- InvertidaBoredom, stubbornness, stagnation.
- Queen of Pentacles
- UprightCuidado afectuoso, atención práctica, un hogar cálido.
- InvertidaSelf-neglect, work-home imbalance.
- Rey de Oros
- UprightAbundance, security, steady leadership.
- InvertidaMaterialismo, control obstinado.
What the numbers mean
Combina un número con su palo. El Cinco de Copas, por ejemplo, se lee como pérdida emocional; el Diez de Oros como seguridad material duradera.
- As: A seed or new opportunity in the suit's area.
- Two: Balance, partnership or a choice.
- Three: Growth, collaboration, first results.
- Four: Estabilidad, descanso o aferrarse con demasiada fuerza.
- Cinco: Conflict, loss or challenge.
- Six: Armonía restaurada, generosidad, seguir adelante.
- Seven: Evaluación, perseverancia, prueba.
- Eight: Movement, effort, mastery or restriction.
- Nine: Cerca de la culminación, resiliencia, plenitud o preocupación.
- Ten: Completion of the cycle, its full weight or reward.
The court cards
Court cards can describe a person in your life, a side of yourself, or an approach the situation calls for.
- Page: A student or messenger: curiosity, news, beginnings.
- Caballero: Acción y persecución, a veces hasta el extremo.
- Reina: Mature, inward mastery of the suit; nurturing.
- King: Dominio externo del palo; liderazgo y control.
About reversed cards
Some readers use reversals; many do not. When used, a reversed card usually suggests the energy is blocked, delayed, turned inward or overdone, rather than the simple opposite of the upright meaning.
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