Guide
Tarot Card Meanings: A Guide to All 78 Cards
Par Seraphina
Un jeu de tarot compte 78 cartes : 22 Arcanes majeurs et 56 Arcanes mineurs répartis en quatre couleurs. Les significations ci-dessous suivent la tradition Rider-Waite-Smith, très répandue. Elles décrivent un symbolisme, non des prédictions figées. Le sens d'une carte change selon la question, sa position dans le tirage et les cartes qui l'entourent, et votre propre lecture de l'image compte.
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.
- RenverséeImprudence, hésitation, peur de commencer.
- I · Le Bateleur
- UprightSkill, focus, using what you already have.
- RenverséeÉnergie dispersée, manipulation, talent inexploité.
- II · The High Priestess
- UprightIntuition, inner knowing, what is hidden.
- RenverséeIgnoring your instincts, secrets, confusion.
- III · The Empress
- UprightAbundance, nurture, creativity, comfort.
- RenverséeNeglecting yourself, dependence, creative block.
- IV · The Emperor
- UprightStructure, authority, stability, boundaries.
- RenverséeRigidity, control, lack of discipline.
- V · The Hierophant
- UprightTradition, enseignement, croyances partagées, mentors.
- RenverséeQuestioning rules, rebellion, your own path.
- VI · L'Amoureux
- UprightLove, union, an important choice based on values.
- RenverséeImbalance, misalignment, a hard decision avoided.
- VII · The Chariot
- UprightWillpower, direction, moving forward.
- RenverséeLost direction, pulling in two ways.
- VIII · La Force
- UprightCourage, patience, gentle inner strength.
- RenverséeSelf-doubt, low energy, losing your temper.
- IX · The Hermit
- UprightSolitude, réflexion, regard vers l'intérieur.
- RenverséeIsolation, loneliness, avoiding reflection.
- X · Wheel of Fortune
- UprightCycles, changement, tournants.
- RenverséeResisting change, a stuck or unlucky stretch.
- XI · Justice
- UprightFairness, truth, cause and effect.
- RenverséeUnfairness, avoiding accountability.
- XII · The Hanged Man
- UprightPause, surrender, seeing things differently.
- RenverséeBlocage, sacrifice inutile, impatience.
- XIII · Death
- UprightEndings, transformation, clearing space. Rarely literal.
- RenverséeRésister à une fin, stagnation.
- XIV · La Tempérance
- UprightBalance, moderation, patience, blending.
- RenverséeExcess, imbalance, haste.
- XV · The Devil
- UprightAttachment, temptation, unhealthy patterns.
- RenverséeBreaking free, release, facing a habit.
- XVI · The Tower
- UprightBouleversement soudain, vérité révélée, effondrement du faux.
- RenverséeAvoiding disaster, fear of change.
- XVII · The Star
- UprightHope, healing, renewal, calm after a storm.
- RenverséeDiscouragement, lost faith.
- XVIII · La Lune
- UprightUncertainty, dreams, illusion, the subconscious.
- RenverséeClarity returning, fears released.
- XIX · Le Soleil
- UprightJoy, success, warmth, vitality.
- RenverséeTristesse passagère, optimisme terni.
- XX · Judgement
- UprightÉveil, jugement, une vocation.
- RenverséeSelf-doubt, ignoring the call.
- XXI · The World
- UprightCompletion, wholeness, a cycle fulfilled.
- RenverséeUnfinished 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.
Bâtons
Feu
Energy, passion, ambition, creativity and action.
Cups
Water
Émotions, amour, relations et intuition.
Swords
Air
Thought, truth, conflict, decisions and communication.
Pentacles
Terre
Money, work, the body, home and material security.
The Suit of Bâtons
- As de Bâtons
- UprightInspiration, étincelle, nouvelle entreprise.
- RenverséeDelays, low motivation, a false start.
- Two of Wands
- UprightPlanification, vision d'avenir, décider où aller.
- RenverséeFear of the unknown, poor planning.
- Trois de Bâtons
- UprightExpansion, foresight, early progress.
- RenverséeSetbacks, frustration with slow results.
- Four of Wands
- UprightCelebration, home, community, a milestone.
- RenverséeTension at home, a celebration postponed.
- Five of Wands
- UprightCompetition, friction, clashing ideas.
- RenverséeAvoiding conflict, tension easing.
- Six of Wands
- UprightVictory, recognition, public success.
- RenverséeSelf-doubt, a fall from favour.
- Sept de Bâtons
- UprightStanding your ground, defending a position.
- RenverséeFeeling overwhelmed, giving up the fight.
- Huit de Bâtons
- UprightSpeed, momentum, news arriving.
- RenverséeRetards, précipitation, choses qui stagnent.
- Nine of Wands
- UprightResilience, persistence, the last stretch.
- RenverséeExhaustion, defensiveness, near giving up.
- Dix de Bâtons
- UprightBurden, responsibility, carrying too much.
- RenverséePutting a load down, delegating.
- Valet de Bâtons
- UprightEnthousiasme, exploration, nouvelles réjouissantes.
- RenverséeRestlessness, ideas without follow-through.
- Knight of Wands
- UprightAdventure, passion, bold action.
- RenverséeImpulsiveness, haste, scattered energy.
- Queen of Wands
- UprightConfidence, warmth, determination.
- RenverséeJealousy, insecurity, burnout.
- King of Wands
- UprightVision, leadership, taking charge.
- RenverséeArrogance, impatience, overreach.
The Suit of Cups
- As de Coupes
- UprightNew love, emotional opening, compassion.
- RenverséeEmotional blocks, holding feelings in.
- Two of Cups
- UprightPartnership, mutual attraction, connection.
- RenverséeImbalance, a rift between two people.
- Three of Cups
- UprightAmitié, fête, communauté.
- RenverséeExcès, commérages, sentiment d'être laissé de côté.
- Four of Cups
- UprightApathy, contemplation, missing an offer.
- RenverséeNew interest, accepting what is offered.
- Five of Cups
- UprightPerte, regret, deuil de ce qui n'est plus.
- RenverséeAcceptance, moving on, forgiveness.
- Six of Cups
- UprightNostalgia, childhood, innocence, old ties.
- RenverséeStuck in the past, ready to move forward.
- Seven of Cups
- UprightChoices, daydreams, many options.
- RenverséeClarity, making a choice, cutting illusion.
- Huit de Coupes
- UprightS'éloigner, chercher quelque chose de plus profond.
- RenverséeFear of leaving, drifting, returning.
- Nine of Cups
- UprightContentment, a wish fulfilled, satisfaction.
- RenverséeDissatisfaction, smugness, hollow wishes.
- Dix de Coupes
- UprightHarmony, family, lasting happiness.
- RenverséeDéconnexion au foyer, idéaux insatisfaits.
- Page of Cups
- UprightCreative or emotional messages, curiosity.
- RenverséeEmotional immaturity, creative block.
- Knight of Cups
- UprightRomance, charme, suivre son cœur.
- RenverséeMoodiness, unrealistic promises.
- Queen of Cups
- UprightCompassion, intuition, emotional care.
- RenverséeDonner à l'excès, débordement émotionnel.
- King of Cups
- UprightEmotional balance, calm, diplomacy.
- RenverséeSuppressed feelings, manipulation, moodiness.
The Suit of Swords
- As d'Épées
- UprightClarity, truth, a breakthrough idea.
- RenverséeConfusion, désinformation, paroles dures.
- Two of Swords
- UprightStalemate, a hard choice, avoidance.
- RenverséeL'indécision se dissipe, surcharge d'informations.
- Three of Swords
- UprightHeartbreak, grief, painful truth.
- RenverséeHealing, release, forgiveness.
- Quatre d'Épées
- UprightRest, recovery, contemplation.
- RenverséeRestlessness, burnout, returning to activity.
- Cinq d'Épées
- UprightConflict, winning at a cost, defeat.
- RenverséeReconciliation, letting go of a fight.
- Six of Swords
- UprightTransition, moving on, calmer waters.
- RenverséeRésistance au changement, affaires inachevées.
- Sept d'Épées
- UprightStrategy, secrecy, getting away with something.
- RenverséeComing clean, a plan exposed.
- Huit d'Épées
- UprightFeeling trapped, self-imposed limits.
- RenverséeRelease, new perspective, freedom.
- Nine of Swords
- UprightAnxiety, worry, sleepless nights.
- RenverséeHope returning, fears easing.
- Ten of Swords
- UprightUne fin douloureuse, toucher le fond.
- RenverséeRétablissement, le pire est passé.
- Page of Swords
- UprightCuriosity, new ideas, watchfulness.
- RenverséeGossip, scattered thinking, all talk.
- Cavalier d'Épées
- UprightAmbition, fast action, directness.
- RenverséeRecklessness, tactlessness, burnout.
- Queen of Swords
- UprightClear boundaries, honesty, independence.
- RenverséeColdness, bitterness, harsh judgement.
- King of Swords
- UprightIntellect, autorité, jugement équitable.
- RenverséeMisused power, manipulation, rigidity.
The Suit of Pentacles
- Ace of Pentacles
- UprightA new financial or practical opportunity.
- RenverséeA missed chance, poor planning.
- Deux de Deniers
- UprightJuggling priorities, adaptability.
- RenverséeDébordement, désorganisation.
- Trois de Deniers
- UprightTeamwork, skill, building something together.
- RenverséePoor collaboration, lack of effort.
- Four of Pentacles
- UprightSaving, security, holding on.
- RenverséeGreed, or learning to loosen your grip.
- Cinq de Deniers
- UprightHardship, insecurity, feeling left out in the cold.
- RenverséeRétablissement, aide qui arrive.
- Six of Pentacles
- UprightGénérosité, donner et recevoir, équité.
- RenverséeStrings attached, one-sided giving.
- Seven of Pentacles
- UprightPatience, long-term investment, assessment.
- RenverséeImpatience, effort without reward.
- Eight of Pentacles
- UprightSavoir-faire, application, pratique régulière.
- RenverséePerfectionism, lack of focus.
- Neuf de Deniers
- UprightIndependence, comfort, self-reliance.
- RenverséeOverwork, financial dependence.
- Ten of Pentacles
- UprightLegacy, family wealth, long-term security.
- RenverséeFamily disputes, instability.
- Page of Pentacles
- UprightStudy, ambition, a practical new start.
- RenverséeProcrastination, lack of progress.
- Knight of Pentacles
- UprightHard work, routine, reliability.
- RenverséeBoredom, stubbornness, stagnation.
- Queen of Pentacles
- UprightAttention nourricière, soin pratique, un foyer chaleureux.
- RenverséeSelf-neglect, work-home imbalance.
- Roi de Deniers
- UprightAbundance, security, steady leadership.
- RenverséeMatérialisme, contrôle obstiné.
What the numbers mean
Combinez un nombre avec sa couleur. Le Cinq de Coupes, par exemple, se lit comme une perte émotionnelle ; le Dix de Deniers comme une sécurité matérielle durable.
- As: A seed or new opportunity in the suit's area.
- Two: Balance, partnership or a choice.
- Three: Growth, collaboration, first results.
- Four: Stabilité, repos, ou s'accrocher trop fort.
- Cinq: Conflict, loss or challenge.
- Six: Harmonie retrouvée, générosité, aller de l'avant.
- Seven: Évaluation, persévérance, mise à l'épreuve.
- Eight: Movement, effort, mastery or restriction.
- Nine: Proche de l'achèvement, résilience, épanouissement ou inquiétude.
- 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.
- Cavalier: Action et poursuite, parfois jusqu'à l'extrême.
- Reine: Mature, inward mastery of the suit; nurturing.
- King: Maîtrise extérieure de la couleur ; leadership et contrôle.
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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