About Card Meanings
All 78 Tarot cards have their own unique symbolism and meaning. By understanding these meanings, you will be able to read the messages from the cards more deeply.
Learning Approach
Why Start with Major Arcana
For beginners, we recommend starting with the 22 Major Arcana cards:
- Cards with important meanings are concentrated.
- Easy to remember symbolic images.
- Easier to understand the major currents of life.
- Often play a crucial role in actual readings.
Learning Minor Arcana
Once you are familiar with the Major Arcana, move on to the 56 Minor Arcana cards:
- Understand the characteristics of the four suits.
- Systematically learn the meaning of numbers.
- Grasp the characteristics of Court Cards.
- Learn how to read everyday events.
Card Classification
Major Arcana - 22 cards
These 22 cards express important life events and spiritual growth.
Characteristics:
- Major turning points or transitions in life.
- Spiritual and emotional growth.
- Fated events.
- Deep inner changes.
Minor Arcana - 56 cards
These 56 cards express the detailed aspects of daily life.
Four Suits:
Wands - 14 cards
- Element: Fire
- Theme: Passion, creativity, work, energy
- Field: Career, projects, growth
Cups - 14 cards
- Element: Water
- Theme: Emotion, love, relationships, spirituality
- Field: Romance, friendship, family, emotion
Swords - 14 cards
- Element: Air
- Theme: Thought, communication, conflict, intellect
- Field: Thought, judgment, difficulties, truth
Pentacles - 14 cards
- Element: Earth
- Theme: Material, money, health, practicality
- Field: Finance, health, material stability
Upright and Reversed Positions
Upright Position
- Basic meaning of the card.
- Expression of positive aspects.
- Healthy flow of energy.
- Outward expression.
Reversed Position
- Inversion or internalization of meaning.
- Blocked energy.
- State of excess or deficiency.
- Inward expression.
Tips for Memorizing Card Meanings
1. Memorize by Image
- Observe the card images carefully.
- Pay attention to symbolic elements.
- Read emotions from colors and expressions.
2. Memorize by Story
- Major Arcana as “The Fool’s Journey.”
- Minor Arcana as numerical progression.
- Court Cards as stages of growth.
3. Memorize by Practice
- Practice a one-card draw daily.
- Record card meanings in a journal.
- Perform readings for friends and family.
4. Memorize by Association
- Correspondence with astrology.
- Connection with numerology.
- Links to myths and legends.
Next Steps
Once you understand the basics of card meanings, we recommend proceeding with your learning in the following order:
- Major Arcana - Detailed meanings of the 22 major cards.
- Minor Arcana - Systematic understanding of the 56 minor cards.
- Basic Spreads - Card layout methods and how to read them.
- Practical Reading Guide - A practical guide to divination.
Through continuous learning and practice, you will naturally be able to read messages from Tarot cards. Learn at your own pace and enjoy the process.