Queen of Tarot

The ancient wisdom of the cards

Waite Smith Tarot Deck vs. Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck

Pentacles

Ace of Coins

Ace of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Perfect contentment, felicity, ecstasy; also speedy intelligence; gold.

Upright

Perfect contentment, felicity, ecstasy; also speedy intelligence; gold.

Reversed

The evil side of wealth, bad intelligence; also great riches. In any case it shews prosperity, comfortable material conditions, but whether these are of advantage to the possessor will depend on whether the card is reversed or not.

Ace of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Perfect contentment, cheerfulness, ecstasy; also quick intelligence; gold.

Upright

Perfect contentment, cheerfulness, ecstasy; also quick intelligence; gold.

Reversed

The evil side of wealth, bad intelligence; also great riches.

Two of Coins

Two of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

On the one hand it is represented as a card of gaiety, recreation and its connexions, which is the subject of the design; but it is read also as news and messages in writing, as obstacles, agitation, trouble, embroilment.

Upright

On the one hand it is represented as a card of gaiety, recreation and its connexions, which is the subject of the design; but it is read also as news and messages in writing, as obstacles, agitation, trouble, embroilment.

Reversed

Enforced gaiety, simulated enjoyment, literal sense, handwriting, composition, letters of exchange.

Two of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Elation and recreation; also news and messages in writing, as obstacles; agitation, trouble, entanglement.

Upright

Elation and recreation; also news and messages in writing, as obstacles; agitation, trouble, entanglement.

Reversed

Enforced fun, simulated enjoyment, handwriting, composition, payment by check.

Three of Coins

Three of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Metier, trade, skilled labour; usually, however, regarded as a card of nobility, aristocracy, renown, glory.

Upright

Metier, trade, skilled labour; usually, however, regarded as a card of nobility, aristocracy, renown, glory.

Reversed

Mediocrity, in work and otherwise, puerility, pettiness, weakness.

Three of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Occupation, trade, skilled labor; also nobility, aristocracy, renown, glory.

Upright

Occupation, trade, skilled labor; also nobility, aristocracy, renown, glory.

Reversed

Mediocrity, in work and elsewhere; immaturity, pettiness, weakness.

Four of Coins

Four of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The surety of possessions, cleaving to that which one has, gift, legacy, inheritance.

Upright

The surety of possessions, cleaving to that which one has, gift, legacy, inheritance.

Reversed

Suspense, delay, opposition.

Four of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Security of possessions, keeping what one has, gifts, legacy, inheritance.

Upright

Security of possessions, keeping what one has, gifts, legacy, inheritance.

Reversed

Suspense, delay, opposition.

Five of Coins

Five of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The card foretells material trouble above all, whether in the form illustrated--that is, destitution--or otherwise. For some cartomancists, it is a card of love and lovers-wife, husband, friend, mistress; also concordance, affinities. These alternatives cannot be harmonized.

Upright

The card foretells material trouble above all, whether in the form illustrated--that is, destitution--or otherwise. For some cartomancists, it is a card of love and lovers-wife, husband, friend, mistress; also concordance, affinities. These alternatives cannot be harmonized.

Reversed

Disorder, chaos, ruin, discord, profligacy.

Five of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Material trouble; destitution.

Upright

Material trouble; destitution.

Reversed

Disorder, chaos, ruin, discord, recklessness.

Six of Coins

Six of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Presents, gifts, gratification another account says attention, vigilance now is the accepted time, present prosperity, etc.

Upright

Presents, gifts, gratification another account says attention, vigilance now is the accepted time, present prosperity, etc.

Reversed

Desire, cupidity, envy, jealousy, illusion.

Six of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Presents, gifts, gratification.

Upright

Presents, gifts, gratification.

Reversed

Desire, greed, envy, jealousy, illusion.

Seven of Coins

Seven of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

These are exceedingly contradictory; in the main, it is a card of money, business, barter; but one reading gives altercation, quarrels--and another innocence, ingenuity, purgation.

Upright

These are exceedingly contradictory; in the main, it is a card of money, business, barter; but one reading gives altercation, quarrels--and another innocence, ingenuity, purgation.

Reversed

Cause for anxiety regarding money which it may be proposed to lend.

Seven of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Money, business, barter.

Upright

Money, business, barter.

Reversed

Cause for anxiety regarding money someone wants to borrow.

Eight of Coins

Eight of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Work, employment, commission, craftsmanship, skill in craft and business, perhaps in the preparatory stage.

Upright

Work, employment, commission, craftsmanship, skill in craft and business, perhaps in the preparatory stage.

Reversed

Voided ambition, vanity, cupidity, exaction, usury. It may also signify the possession of skill, in the sense of the ingenious mind turned to cunning and intrigue.

Eight of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Work, employment, jobs, craftsmanship; skill in craft and business, perhaps at an entry level.

Upright

Work, employment, jobs, craftsmanship; skill in craft and business, perhaps at an entry level.

Reversed

Voided ambition, vanity, greed, extortion, loan-sharking; also the possession of skill—the ingenious mind turned to cunning and intrigue.

Nine of Coins

Nine of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Prudence, safety, success, accomplishment, certitude, discernment.

Upright

Prudence, safety, success, accomplishment, certitude, discernment.

Reversed

Roguery, deception, voided project, bad faith.

Nine of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Prudence, safety, success, accomplishment, certainty, discernment.

Upright

Prudence, safety, success, accomplishment, certainty, discernment.

Reversed

Mischief, deception, failed project, bad faith.

Ten of Coins

Ten of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

A man and woman beneath an archway which gives entrance to a house and domain. They are accompanied by a child, who looks curiously at two dogs accosting an ancient personage seated in the foreground. The child'Gain, riches; family matters, archives, extraction, the abode of a family.

Upright

A man and woman beneath an archway which gives entrance to a house and domain. They are accompanied by a child, who looks curiously at two dogs accosting an ancient personage seated in the foreground. The child'Gain, riches; family matters, archives, extraction, the abode of a family.

Reversed

Chance, fatality, loss, robbery, games of hazard; sometimes gift, dowry, pension.

Ten of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Gain, riches; family matters, archives, ancestry, the home of a family.

Upright

Gain, riches; family matters, archives, ancestry, the home of a family.

Reversed

Chance, fatality, loss, robbery, dangerous games; sometimes gifts, dowry, pension.

Page of Coins

Page of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Application, study, scholarship, reflection another reading says news, messages and the bringer thereof; also rule, management.

Upright

Application, study, scholarship, reflection another reading says news, messages and the bringer thereof; also rule, management.

Reversed

Prodigality, dissipation, liberality, luxury; unfavourable news.

Page of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Application, study, scholarship, reflection; also command, management.

Upright

Application, study, scholarship, reflection; also command, management.

Reversed

Carelessness, recreation, generosity, luxury; unfavorable news.

Knight of Coins

Knight of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Utility, serviceableness, interest, responsibility, rectitude-all on the normal and external plane.

Upright

Utility, serviceableness, interest, responsibility, rectitude-all on the normal and external plane.

Reversed

Inertia, idleness, repose of that kind, stagnation; also placidity, discouragement, carelessness.

Knight of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Utility, usability, interest, responsibility, decency—all on the surface.

Upright

Utility, usability, interest, responsibility, decency—all on the surface.

Reversed

Inertia, idleness, inactivity, stagnation; also stillness, discouragement, carelessness.

Queen of Coins

Queen of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Opulence, generosity, magnificence, security, liberty.

Upright

Opulence, generosity, magnificence, security, liberty.

Reversed

Evil, suspicion, suspense, fear, mistrust.

Queen of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Opulence, generosity, magnificence, security, liberty.

Upright

Opulence, generosity, magnificence, security, liberty.

Reversed

Evil, suspicion, suspense, fear, mistrust.

King of Coins

King of Pentacles from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The figure calls for no special description the face is rather dark, suggesting also courage, but somewhat lethargic in tendency. The bull'Valour, realizing intelligence, business and normal intellectual aptitude, sometimes mathematical gifts and attainments of this kind; success in these paths.

Upright

The figure calls for no special description the face is rather dark, suggesting also courage, but somewhat lethargic in tendency. The bull'Valour, realizing intelligence, business and normal intellectual aptitude, sometimes mathematical gifts and attainments of this kind; success in these paths.

Reversed

Vice, weakness, ugliness, perversity, corruption, peril.

King of Pentacles from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Valor, capable intelligence, business and normal intellectual aptitude, sometimes mathematical gifts and achievements of this kind; success in these paths.

Upright

Valor, capable intelligence, business and normal intellectual aptitude, sometimes mathematical gifts and achievements of this kind; success in these paths.

Reversed

Vice, weakness, ugliness, perversity, corruption, peril.

Wands

Ace of Wands

Ace of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Creation, invention, enterprise, the powers which result in these; principle, beginning, source; birth, family, origin, and in a sense the virility which is behind them; the starting point of enterprises; according to another account, money, fortune, inheritance.

Upright

Creation, invention, enterprise, the powers which result in these; principle, beginning, source; birth, family, origin, and in a sense the virility which is behind them; the starting point of enterprises; according to another account, money, fortune, inheritance.

Reversed

Fall, decadence, ruin, perdition, to perish also a certain clouded joy.

Ace of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Creation, invention, enterprise, and the powers producing these; guiding principles, beginning, source; birth, family, origin, and perhaps the virility behind them; the starting point of enterprises; possibly money, fortune, inheritance.

Upright

Creation, invention, enterprise, and the powers producing these; guiding principles, beginning, source; birth, family, origin, and perhaps the virility behind them; the starting point of enterprises; possibly money, fortune, inheritance.

Reversed

Fall, decay, ruin, condemnation, demise; also a certain clouded joy.

Two of Wands

Two of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Between the alternative readings there is no marriage possible; on the one hand, riches, fortune, magnificence; on the other, physical suffering, disease, chagrin, sadness, mortification. The design gives one suggestion; here is a lord overlooking his dominion and alternately contemplating a globe; it looks like the malady, the mortification, the sadness of Alexander amidst the grandeur of this world's wealth.

Upright

Between the alternative readings there is no marriage possible; on the one hand, riches, fortune, magnificence; on the other, physical suffering, disease, chagrin, sadness, mortification. The design gives one suggestion; here is a lord overlooking his dominion and alternately contemplating a globe; it looks like the malady, the mortification, the sadness of Alexander amidst the grandeur of this world's wealth.

Reversed

Surprise, wonder, enchantment, emotion, trouble, fear.

Two of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

This card has contradictory meanings: on the one hand, riches, fortune, magnificence; on the other, physical suffering, disease, chagrin, sadness, mortification. The design gives a suggestion to resolve the contradiction; here is a lord overlooking his dominion while contemplating a globe. He resembles the sadness and mortification of Alexander, amid the grandeur of this world's wealth.

Upright

This card has contradictory meanings: on the one hand, riches, fortune, magnificence; on the other, physical suffering, disease, chagrin, sadness, mortification. The design gives a suggestion to resolve the contradiction; here is a lord overlooking his dominion while contemplating a globe. He resembles the sadness and mortification of Alexander, amid the grandeur of this world's wealth.

Reversed

Surprise, wonder, enchantment, emotion; trouble, fear.

Three of Wands

Three of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

A calm, stately personage, with his back turned, looking from a cliff'He symbolizes established strength, enterprise, effort, trade, commerce, discovery; those are his ships, bearing his merchandise, which are sailing over the sea. The card also signifies able co-operation in business, as if the successful merchant prince were looking from his side towards yours with a view to help you.

Upright

A calm, stately personage, with his back turned, looking from a cliff'He symbolizes established strength, enterprise, effort, trade, commerce, discovery; those are his ships, bearing his merchandise, which are sailing over the sea. The card also signifies able co-operation in business, as if the successful merchant prince were looking from his side towards yours with a view to help you.

Reversed

The end of troubles, suspension or cessation of adversity, toil and disappointment.

Three of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Established strength, enterprise, effort, trade, commerce, discovery: those are his ships, bearing his merchandise, at sail.

Upright

Established strength, enterprise, effort, trade, commerce, discovery: those are his ships, bearing his merchandise, at sail.

Reversed

The end of troubles; adversity, toil and disappointment will pause or stop.

Four of Wands

Four of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

They are for once almost on the surface--country life, haven of refuge, a species of domestic harvest-home, repose, concord, harmony, prosperity, peace, and the perfected work of these.

Upright

They are for once almost on the surface--country life, haven of refuge, a species of domestic harvest-home, repose, concord, harmony, prosperity, peace, and the perfected work of these.

Reversed

The meaning remains unaltered; it is prosperity, increase, felicity, beauty, embellishment.

Four of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Country life, safe haven, domestic harvest; home, rest, tranquility, harmony, prosperity, peace, and the perfection of these.

Upright

Country life, safe haven, domestic harvest; home, rest, tranquility, harmony, prosperity, peace, and the perfection of these.

Reversed

Prosperity, growth, cheerfulness, beauty, embellishment.

Five of Wands

Five of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Imitation, as, for example, sham fight, but also the strenuous competition and struggle of the search after riches and fortune. In this sense it connects with the battle of life. Hence some attributions say that it is a card of gold, gain, opulence.

Upright

Imitation, as, for example, sham fight, but also the strenuous competition and struggle of the search after riches and fortune. In this sense it connects with the battle of life. Hence some attributions say that it is a card of gold, gain, opulence.

Reversed

Litigation, disputes, trickery, contradiction.

Five of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Imitation, as in a pretend fight, but also the battle of life—strenuous competition and the struggle of the search for riches and fortune. Thus, possibly a card of gold, gain, luxury.

Upright

Imitation, as in a pretend fight, but also the battle of life—strenuous competition and the struggle of the search for riches and fortune. Thus, possibly a card of gold, gain, luxury.

Reversed

Litigation, disputes, trickery, contradiction.

Six of Wands

Six of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The card has been so designed that it can cover several significations; on the surface, it is a victor triumphing, but it is also great news, such as might be carried in state by the King's courier; it is expectation crowned with its own desire, the crown of hope, and so forth.

Upright

The card has been so designed that it can cover several significations; on the surface, it is a victor triumphing, but it is also great news, such as might be carried in state by the King's courier; it is expectation crowned with its own desire, the crown of hope, and so forth.

Reversed

Apprehension, fear, as of a victorious enemy at the gate; treachery, disloyalty, as of gates being opened to the enemy; also indefinite delay.

Six of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

A victor triumphing; also great news, such as might be carried by the King's courier; expectation crowned with its own desire, crowned with hope—in other words, expectation that is its own reward.

Upright

A victor triumphing; also great news, such as might be carried by the King's courier; expectation crowned with its own desire, crowned with hope—in other words, expectation that is its own reward.

Reversed

Fear, as if a powerful enemy is at the gate; treachery, disloyalty, as if the gates are being opened to the enemy; also extended delay.

Seven of Wands

Seven of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

It is a card of valour, for, on the surface, six are attacking one, who has, however, the vantage position. On the intellectual plane, it signifies discussion, wordy strife; in business--negotiations, war of trade, barter, competition. It is further a card of success, for the combatant is on the top and his enemies may be unable to reach him.

Upright

It is a card of valour, for, on the surface, six are attacking one, who has, however, the vantage position. On the intellectual plane, it signifies discussion, wordy strife; in business--negotiations, war of trade, barter, competition. It is further a card of success, for the combatant is on the top and his enemies may be unable to reach him.

Reversed

Perplexity, embarrassments, anxiety. It is also a caution against indecision.

Seven of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

This is a card of valor—six are attacking one, but he has the upper hand. On the intellectual plane, it signifies discussion and debate; in business negotiations, trade wars, barter, competition. It is also a card of success—the combatant is on top and his enemies are unable to reach him.

Upright

This is a card of valor—six are attacking one, but he has the upper hand. On the intellectual plane, it signifies discussion and debate; in business negotiations, trade wars, barter, competition. It is also a card of success—the combatant is on top and his enemies are unable to reach him.

Reversed

Perplexity, embarrassments, anxiety. It is also a warning against indecision.

Eight of Wands

Eight of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Activity in undertakings, the path of such activity, swiftness, as that of an express messenger; great haste, great hope, speed towards an end which promises assured felicity; generally, that which is on the move; also the arrows of love.

Upright

Activity in undertakings, the path of such activity, swiftness, as that of an express messenger; great haste, great hope, speed towards an end which promises assured felicity; generally, that which is on the move; also the arrows of love.

Reversed

Arrows of jealousy, internal dispute, stingings of conscience, quarrels; and domestic disputes for persons who are married.

Eight of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Activity in undertakings, the path of such activity; swiftness, as that of an express messenger; great haste, great hope, speed toward an end that promises certain happiness; generally, things on the move; also the arrows of love.

Upright

Activity in undertakings, the path of such activity; swiftness, as that of an express messenger; great haste, great hope, speed toward an end that promises certain happiness; generally, things on the move; also the arrows of love.

Reversed

Arrows of jealousy, internal dispute, pangs of conscience, quarrels; domestic disputes for married people.

Nine of Wands

Nine of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The card signifies strength in opposition. If attacked, the person will meet an onslaught boldly; and his build shews, that he may prove a formidable antagonist. With this main significance there are all its possible adjuncts--delay, suspension, adjournment.

Upright

The card signifies strength in opposition. If attacked, the person will meet an onslaught boldly; and his build shews, that he may prove a formidable antagonist. With this main significance there are all its possible adjuncts--delay, suspension, adjournment.

Reversed

Obstacles, adversity, calamity.

Nine of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Signifies strength in opposition—if attacked, the person will meet that attack boldly. Possibly delay, suspension, adjournment.

Upright

Signifies strength in opposition—if attacked, the person will meet that attack boldly. Possibly delay, suspension, adjournment.

Reversed

Obstacles, adversity, disasters.

Ten of Wands

Ten of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

A card of many significances, and some of the readings cannot be harmonized. I set aside that which connects it with honour and good faith. The chief meaning is oppression simply, but it is also fortune, gain, any kind of success, and then it is the oppression of these things. It is also a card of false-seeming, disguise, perfidy. The place which the figure is approaching may suffer from the rods that he carries. Success is stultified if the Nine of Swords follows, and if it is a question of a lawsuit, there will be certain loss.

Upright

A card of many significances, and some of the readings cannot be harmonized. I set aside that which connects it with honour and good faith. The chief meaning is oppression simply, but it is also fortune, gain, any kind of success, and then it is the oppression of these things. It is also a card of false-seeming, disguise, perfidy. The place which the figure is approaching may suffer from the rods that he carries. Success is stultified if the Nine of Swords follows, and if it is a question of a lawsuit, there will be certain loss.

Reversed

Contrarieties, difficulties, intrigues, and their analogies.

Ten of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Oppression, especially that of fortune, gain, or any kind of success. Success will be mocked if the Nine of Swords follows. If it is a question of a lawsuit, loss is certain.

Upright

Oppression, especially that of fortune, gain, or any kind of success. Success will be mocked if the Nine of Swords follows. If it is a question of a lawsuit, loss is certain.

Reversed

Opposition, difficulties, conspiracies.

Page of Wands

Page of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Dark young man, faithful, a lover, an envoy, a postman. Beside a man, he will bear favourable testimony concerning him. A dangerous rival, if followed by the Page of Cups. Has the chief qualities of his suit. He may signify family intelligence.

Upright

Dark young man, faithful, a lover, an envoy, a postman. Beside a man, he will bear favourable testimony concerning him. A dangerous rival, if followed by the Page of Cups. Has the chief qualities of his suit. He may signify family intelligence.

Reversed

Anecdotes, announcements, evil news. Also indecision and the instability which accompanies it.

Page of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Dark young man; a faithful man, a lover, a messenger, a postman. When beside a man, he will bear favorable testimony concerning him. A dangerous rival, if followed by the Page of Cups. He may signify news of family.

Upright

Dark young man; a faithful man, a lover, a messenger, a postman. When beside a man, he will bear favorable testimony concerning him. A dangerous rival, if followed by the Page of Cups. He may signify news of family.

Reversed

Stories, announcements, evil news. Also indecision and the instability that accompanies it.

Knight of Wands

Knight of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Departure, absence, flight, emigration. A dark young man, friendly. Change of residence.

Upright

Departure, absence, flight, emigration. A dark young man, friendly. Change of residence.

Reversed

Rupture, division, interruption, discord.

Knight of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Departure, absence, fleeing, emigration; a dark, friendly young man; change of residence.

Upright

Departure, absence, fleeing, emigration; a dark, friendly young man; change of residence.

Reversed

Parting, division, interruption, discord.

Queen of Wands

Queen of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The Wands throughout this suit are always in leaf, as it is a suit of life and animation. Emotionally and otherwise, the Queen'A dark woman, countrywoman, friendly, chaste, loving, honourable. If the card beside her signifies a man, she is well disposed towards him; if a woman, she is interested in the Querent. Also, love of money, or a certain success in business.

Upright

The Wands throughout this suit are always in leaf, as it is a suit of life and animation. Emotionally and otherwise, the Queen'A dark woman, countrywoman, friendly, chaste, loving, honourable. If the card beside her signifies a man, she is well disposed towards him; if a woman, she is interested in the Querent. Also, love of money, or a certain success in business.

Reversed

Good, economical, obliging, serviceable. Signifies also--but in certain positions and in the neighbourhood of other cards tending in such directions--opposition, jealousy, even deceit and infidelity.

Queen of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

A dark woman, from your hometown or country; she is friendly, chaste, loving, and honorable. If the card beside her signifies a man, she is well disposed toward him; if a woman, she is interested in the Querent. Also, love of money, or certain success in business.

Upright

A dark woman, from your hometown or country; she is friendly, chaste, loving, and honorable. If the card beside her signifies a man, she is well disposed toward him; if a woman, she is interested in the Querent. Also, love of money, or certain success in business.

Reversed

Good, economical, obliging, serviceable; depending on other cards, may also indicate opposition, jealousy, even deceit and infidelity.

King of Wands

King of Wands from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Dark man, friendly, countryman, generally married, honest and conscientious. The card always signifies honesty, and may mean news concerning an unexpected heritage to fall in before very long.

Upright

Dark man, friendly, countryman, generally married, honest and conscientious. The card always signifies honesty, and may mean news concerning an unexpected heritage to fall in before very long.

Reversed

Good, but severe; austere, yet tolerant.

King of Wands from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Dark, friendly man; man from your hometown or country—generally married, honest and conscientious. The card always signifies honesty, and may mean news concerning an unexpected inheritance to arrive before long.

Upright

Dark, friendly man; man from your hometown or country—generally married, honest and conscientious. The card always signifies honesty, and may mean news concerning an unexpected inheritance to arrive before long.

Reversed

Good, but severe; solemn, yet tolerant.

Swords

Ace of Swords

Ace of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Triumph, the excessive degree in everything, conquest, triumph of force. It is a card of great force, in love as well as in hatred. The crown may carry a much higher significance than comes usually within the sphere of fortune-telling.

Upright

Triumph, the excessive degree in everything, conquest, triumph of force. It is a card of great force, in love as well as in hatred. The crown may carry a much higher significance than comes usually within the sphere of fortune-telling.

Reversed

The same, but the results are disastrous; another account says--conception, childbirth, augmentation, multiplicity.

Ace of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Triumph, the excessive degree in everything, conquest. It is a card of great force, in love as well as in hatred. The crown may carry a much higher significance than usual in fortune-telling.

Upright

Triumph, the excessive degree in everything, conquest. It is a card of great force, in love as well as in hatred. The crown may carry a much higher significance than usual in fortune-telling.

Reversed

The same, but the results are disastrous; also conception, childbirth, development, plurality.

Two of Swords

Two of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Conformity and the equipoise which it suggests, courage, friendship, concord in a state of arms; another reading gives tenderness, affection, intimacy. The suggestion of harmony and other favourable readings must be considered in a qualified manner, as Swords generally are not symbolical of beneficent forces in human affairs.

Upright

Conformity and the equipoise which it suggests, courage, friendship, concord in a state of arms; another reading gives tenderness, affection, intimacy. The suggestion of harmony and other favourable readings must be considered in a qualified manner, as Swords generally are not symbolical of beneficent forces in human affairs.

Reversed

Imposture, falsehood, duplicity, disloyalty.

Two of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Conformity and the equilibrium it suggests, courage, friendship, peace in a state of arms; to some extent, harmony: however, swords do not generally symbolize benevolent forces in human affairs.

Upright

Conformity and the equilibrium it suggests, courage, friendship, peace in a state of arms; to some extent, harmony: however, swords do not generally symbolize benevolent forces in human affairs.

Reversed

Deceit, falsehood, duplicity, disloyalty.

Three of Swords

Three of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Removal, absence, delay, division, rupture, dispersion, and all that the design signifies naturally, being too simple and obvious to call for specific enumeration.

Upright

Removal, absence, delay, division, rupture, dispersion, and all that the design signifies naturally, being too simple and obvious to call for specific enumeration.

Reversed

Mental alienation, error, loss, distraction, disorder, confusion.

Three of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Removal, absence, delay, division, separation, dispersion, and all that the design naturally signifies.

Upright

Removal, absence, delay, division, separation, dispersion, and all that the design naturally signifies.

Reversed

Mental illness, error, loss, distraction, disorder, confusion.

Four of Swords

Four of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. It is these last that have suggested the design.

Upright

Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. It is these last that have suggested the design.

Reversed

Wise administration, circumspection, economy, avarice, precaution, testament.

Four of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Vigilance, retreat, solitude, isolation, exile, tomb and coffin.

Upright

Vigilance, retreat, solitude, isolation, exile, tomb and coffin.

Reversed

Wise administration, deliberation, economy, greed, precaution, covenant.

Five of Swords

Five of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Degradation, destruction, revocation, infamy, dishonour, loss, with the variants and analogues of these.

Upright

Degradation, destruction, revocation, infamy, dishonour, loss, with the variants and analogues of these.

Reversed

The same; burial and obsequies.

Five of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Deterioration, destruction, revocation, disgrace, dishonor, loss.

Upright

Deterioration, destruction, revocation, disgrace, dishonor, loss.

Reversed

The same; burial and funeral rites.

Six of Swords

Six of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

journey by water, route, way, envoy, commissionary, expedient.

Upright

journey by water, route, way, envoy, commissionary, expedient.

Reversed

Declaration, confession, publicity; one account says that it is a proposal of love.

Six of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Journey by water, route, travel, messenger, assistance.

Upright

Journey by water, route, travel, messenger, assistance.

Reversed

Declaration, confession, publicity; a proposal of love.

Seven of Swords

Seven of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Design, attempt, wish, hope, confidence; also quarrelling, a plan that may fail, annoyance. The design is uncertain in its import, because the significations are widely at variance with each other.

Upright

Design, attempt, wish, hope, confidence; also quarrelling, a plan that may fail, annoyance. The design is uncertain in its import, because the significations are widely at variance with each other.

Reversed

Good advice, counsel, instruction, slander, babbling.

Seven of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Plan, attempt, wish, hope, confidence; also arguments, a plan that may fail, annoyance.

Upright

Plan, attempt, wish, hope, confidence; also arguments, a plan that may fail, annoyance.

Reversed

Counsel, instruction, slander, babbling.

Eight of Swords

Eight of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Bad news, violent chagrin, crisis, censure, power in trammels, conflict, calumny; also sickness.

Upright

Bad news, violent chagrin, crisis, censure, power in trammels, conflict, calumny; also sickness.

Reversed

Disquiet, difficulty, opposition, accident, treachery; what is unforeseen; fatality.

Eight of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Bad news, terror, crisis, rebuke, powerful obstacles, conflict, slander; also sickness.

Upright

Bad news, terror, crisis, rebuke, powerful obstacles, conflict, slander; also sickness.

Reversed

Anxiety, difficulty, opposition, accident, treachery; surprises; fatality.

Nine of Swords

Nine of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Death, failure, miscarriage, delay, deception, disappointment, despair.

Upright

Death, failure, miscarriage, delay, deception, disappointment, despair.

Reversed

Imprisonment, suspicion, doubt, reasonable fear, shame.

Nine of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Death, failure, malfunction, delay, deception, disappointment, despair.

Upright

Death, failure, malfunction, delay, deception, disappointment, despair.

Reversed

Imprisonment, suspicion, doubt, reasonable fear, shame.

Ten of Swords

Ten of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Whatsoever is intimated by the design; also pain, affliction, tears, sadness, desolation. It is not especially a card of violent death.

Upright

Whatsoever is intimated by the design; also pain, affliction, tears, sadness, desolation. It is not especially a card of violent death.

Reversed

Advantage, profit, success, favour, but none of these are permanent; also power and authority.

Ten of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Violence or backstabbing, as shown by the design; also pain, affliction, tears, sadness, desolation. It is not specifically a card of violent death.

Upright

Violence or backstabbing, as shown by the design; also pain, affliction, tears, sadness, desolation. It is not specifically a card of violent death.

Reversed

Advantage, profit, success, favor, but none of these are permanent; also power and authority.

Page of Swords

Page of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Authority, overseeing, secret service, vigilance, spying, examination, and the qualities thereto belonging.

Upright

Authority, overseeing, secret service, vigilance, spying, examination, and the qualities thereto belonging.

Reversed

More evil side of these qualities; what is unforeseen, unprepared state; sickness is also intimated.

Page of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Authority, supervision, vigilance, spying, examination.

Upright

Authority, supervision, vigilance, spying, examination.

Reversed

The more evil side of these qualities; surprises, being an unprepared state; sickness is also hinted at.

Knight of Swords

Knight of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Skill, bravery, capacity, defence, address, enmity, wrath, war, destruction, opposition, resistance, ruin. There is therefore a sense in which the card signifies death, but it carries this meaning only in its proximity to other cards of fatality.

Upright

Skill, bravery, capacity, defence, address, enmity, wrath, war, destruction, opposition, resistance, ruin. There is therefore a sense in which the card signifies death, but it carries this meaning only in its proximity to other cards of fatality.

Reversed

Imprudence, incapacity, extravagance.

Knight of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Skill, bravery, capacity, defense; hostility, wrath, war, destruction, opposition, resistance, ruin. This may sometimes signify death, but it carries this meaning only when near other cards of fatality.

Upright

Skill, bravery, capacity, defense; hostility, wrath, war, destruction, opposition, resistance, ruin. This may sometimes signify death, but it carries this meaning only when near other cards of fatality.

Reversed

Recklessness, disability, wastefulness.

Queen of Swords

Queen of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Widowhood, female sadness and embarrassment, absence, sterility, mourning, privation, separation.

Upright

Widowhood, female sadness and embarrassment, absence, sterility, mourning, privation, separation.

Reversed

Malice, bigotry, artifice, prudery, bale, deceit.

Queen of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Widowhood, female infertility, absence, sterility, mourning, deprivation, separation.

Upright

Widowhood, female infertility, absence, sterility, mourning, deprivation, separation.

Reversed

Malice, bigotry, conspiracies, prudishness, antagonism, deceit.

King of Swords

King of Swords from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Whatsoever arises out of the idea of judgment and all its connexions-power, command, authority, militant intelligence, law, offices of the crown, and so forth.

Upright

Whatsoever arises out of the idea of judgment and all its connexions-power, command, authority, militant intelligence, law, offices of the crown, and so forth.

Reversed

Cruelty, perversity, barbarity, perfidy, evil intention.

King of Swords from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Judgement and its associations; power, command, authority, military intelligence, law, offices of the state.

Upright

Judgement and its associations; power, command, authority, military intelligence, law, offices of the state.

Reversed

Cruelty, perversity, barbarity, duplicity, evil intention.

Cups

Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

House of the true heart, joy, content, abode, nourishment, abundance, fertility; Holy Table, felicity hereof.

Upright

House of the true heart, joy, content, abode, nourishment, abundance, fertility; Holy Table, felicity hereof.

Reversed

House of the false heart, mutation, instability, revolution.

Ace of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Immaculate love, joy, contentment, home, nourishment, abundance, fertility.

Upright

Immaculate love, joy, contentment, home, nourishment, abundance, fertility.

Reversed

False-heartedness, changeability, instability, revolution.

Two of Cups

Two of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Love, passion, friendship, affinity, union, concord, sympathy, the interrelation of the sexes, and--as a suggestion apart from all offices of divination--that desire which is not in Nature, but by which Nature is sanctified.

Upright

Love, passion, friendship, affinity, union, concord, sympathy, the interrelation of the sexes, and--as a suggestion apart from all offices of divination--that desire which is not in Nature, but by which Nature is sanctified.

Reversed

Love, passion, friendship, affinity, union, concord, sympathy, the interrelation of the sexes, and--as a suggestion apart from all offices of divination--that desire which is not in Nature, but by which Nature is sanctified.

Two of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Love, passion, friendship, affinity, union, consensus, sympathy, the relationship between men and women.

Upright

Love, passion, friendship, affinity, union, consensus, sympathy, the relationship between men and women.

Reversed

Passion.

Three of Cups

Three of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The conclusion of any matter in plenty, perfection and merriment; happy issue, victory, fulfilment, solace, healing.

Upright

The conclusion of any matter in plenty, perfection and merriment; happy issue, victory, fulfilment, solace, healing.

Reversed

Expedition, dispatch, achievement, end. It signifies also the side of excess in physical enjoyment, and the pleasures of the senses.

Three of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The conclusion of any matter in plenty, perfection and merriment; an easy birth; victory, fulfillment, solace, healing.

Upright

The conclusion of any matter in plenty, perfection and merriment; an easy birth; victory, fulfillment, solace, healing.

Reversed

Adventure, speed, achievement, end; excess in physical enjoyment; the pleasures of the senses.

Four of Cups

Four of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Weariness, disgust, aversion, imaginary vexations, as if the wine of this world had caused satiety only; another wine, as if a fairy gift, is now offered the wastrel, but he sees no consolation therein. This is also a card of blended pleasure.

Upright

Weariness, disgust, aversion, imaginary vexations, as if the wine of this world had caused satiety only; another wine, as if a fairy gift, is now offered the wastrel, but he sees no consolation therein. This is also a card of blended pleasure.

Reversed

Novelty, presage, new instruction, new relations.

Four of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Weariness, disgust, aversion, imaginary annoyances; also mixed pleasure.

Upright

Weariness, disgust, aversion, imaginary annoyances; also mixed pleasure.

Reversed

Novelty, premonition, new learning, new relationships.

Five of Cups

Five of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

It is a card of loss, but something remains over; three have been taken, but two are left; it is a card of inheritance, patrimony, transmission, but not corresponding to expectations; with some interpreters it is a card of marriage, but not without bitterness or frustration.

Upright

It is a card of loss, but something remains over; three have been taken, but two are left; it is a card of inheritance, patrimony, transmission, but not corresponding to expectations; with some interpreters it is a card of marriage, but not without bitterness or frustration.

Reversed

News, alliances, affinity, consanguinity, ancestry, return, false projects.

Five of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Inheritance, patrimony, transmission of wealth, but not corresponding to expectations; marriage, but not without bitterness or frustration.

Upright

Inheritance, patrimony, transmission of wealth, but not corresponding to expectations; marriage, but not without bitterness or frustration.

Reversed

News, alliances, affection, affiliation, ancestry, return.

Six of Cups

Six of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

A card of the past and of memories, looking back, as--for example--on childhood; happiness, enjoyment, but coming rather from the past; things that have vanished. Another reading reverses this, giving new relations, new knowledge, new environment, and then the children are disporting in an unfamiliar precinct.

Upright

A card of the past and of memories, looking back, as--for example--on childhood; happiness, enjoyment, but coming rather from the past; things that have vanished. Another reading reverses this, giving new relations, new knowledge, new environment, and then the children are disporting in an unfamiliar precinct.

Reversed

The future, renewal, that which will come to pass presently.

Six of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Happiness and enjoyment coming from the past; things that have vanished.

Upright

Happiness and enjoyment coming from the past; things that have vanished.

Reversed

The future, renewal, events soon to come.

Seven of Cups

Seven of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Fairy favours, images of reflection, sentiment, imagination, things seen in the glass of contemplation; some attainment in these degrees, but nothing permanent or substantial is suggested.

Upright

Fairy favours, images of reflection, sentiment, imagination, things seen in the glass of contemplation; some attainment in these degrees, but nothing permanent or substantial is suggested.

Reversed

Desire, will, determination, project.

Seven of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Fairy favors, images of reflection, tenderness, imagination, scrying; moderate success, but nothing permanent or substantial.

Upright

Fairy favors, images of reflection, tenderness, imagination, scrying; moderate success, but nothing permanent or substantial.

Reversed

Desire, will, determination, project.

Eight of Cups

Eight of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The card speaks for itself on the surface, but other readings are entirely antithetical--giving joy, mildness, timidity, honour, modesty. In practice, it is usually found that the card shews the decline of a matter, or that a matter which has been thought to be important is really of slight consequence--either for good or evil.

Upright

The card speaks for itself on the surface, but other readings are entirely antithetical--giving joy, mildness, timidity, honour, modesty. In practice, it is usually found that the card shews the decline of a matter, or that a matter which has been thought to be important is really of slight consequence--either for good or evil.

Reversed

Great joy, happiness, feasting.

Eight of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

The decline of a matter; something thought to be important is really of slight consequence—either for good or evil.

Upright

The decline of a matter; something thought to be important is really of slight consequence—either for good or evil.

Reversed

Great joy, happiness, feasting.

Nine of Cups

Nine of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Concord, contentment, physical bien-etre; also victory, success, advantage; satisfaction for the Querent or person for whom the consultation is made.

Upright

Concord, contentment, physical bien-etre; also victory, success, advantage; satisfaction for the Querent or person for whom the consultation is made.

Reversed

Truth, loyalty, liberty; but the readings vary and include mistakes, imperfections, etc.

Nine of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Goodwill, contentment, physical well-being; also victory, success, advantage; satisfaction for the Querent.

Upright

Goodwill, contentment, physical well-being; also victory, success, advantage; satisfaction for the Querent.

Reversed

Truth, loyalty, liberty; good business.

Ten of Cups

Ten of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Contentment, repose of the entire heart; the perfection of that state; also perfection of human love and friendship; if with several picture-cards, a person who is taking charge of the Querent's interests; also the town, village or country inhabited by the Querent.

Upright

Contentment, repose of the entire heart; the perfection of that state; also perfection of human love and friendship; if with several picture-cards, a person who is taking charge of the Querent's interests; also the town, village or country inhabited by the Querent.

Reversed

Repose of the false heart, indignation, violence.

Ten of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Whole-hearted peace and contentment; also perfection of human love and friendship; a person who is taking charge of the Querent's interests; also the town, village or country inhabited by the Querent.

Upright

Whole-hearted peace and contentment; also perfection of human love and friendship; a person who is taking charge of the Querent's interests; also the town, village or country inhabited by the Querent.

Reversed

Indignation, violence.

Page of Cups

Page of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Fair young man, one impelled to render service and with whom the Querent will be connected; a studious youth; news, message; application, reflection, meditation; also these things directed to business.

Upright

Fair young man, one impelled to render service and with whom the Querent will be connected; a studious youth; news, message; application, reflection, meditation; also these things directed to business.

Reversed

Taste, inclination, attachment, seduction, deception, artifice.

Page of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Young man of fair appearance; someone obliged to render service and with whom the Querent will be connected; a studious youth; news, messages; perseverance, reflection, meditation; also these things directed to business.

Upright

Young man of fair appearance; someone obliged to render service and with whom the Querent will be connected; a studious youth; news, messages; perseverance, reflection, meditation; also these things directed to business.

Reversed

Taste, inclination, attachment, seduction, deception, ruses.

Knight of Cups

Knight of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Arrival, approach--sometimes that of a messenger; advances, proposition, demeanour, invitation, incitement.

Upright

Arrival, approach--sometimes that of a messenger; advances, proposition, demeanour, invitation, incitement.

Reversed

Trickery, artifice, subtlety, swindling, duplicity, fraud.

Knight of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Arrival, approach—sometimes that of a messenger; advances, proposition, demeanor, invitation, temptation.

Upright

Arrival, approach—sometimes that of a messenger; advances, proposition, demeanor, invitation, temptation.

Reversed

Trickery, deception, cunning, swindling, duplicity, fraud.

Queen of Cups

Queen of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Beautiful, fair, dreamy--as one who sees visions in a cup. This is, however, only one of her aspects; she sees, but she also acts, and her activity feeds her dream.

Upright

Beautiful, fair, dreamy--as one who sees visions in a cup. This is, however, only one of her aspects; she sees, but she also acts, and her activity feeds her dream.

Reversed

The accounts vary; good woman; otherwise, distinguished woman but one not to be trusted; perverse woman; vice, dishonour, depravity.

Queen of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Good, fair woman; honest, devoted woman, who will do service to the Querent; loving intelligence, and from it the gift of vision; success, happiness, pleasure; also wisdom, virtue; a perfect spouse and a good mother.

Upright

Good, fair woman; honest, devoted woman, who will do service to the Querent; loving intelligence, and from it the gift of vision; success, happiness, pleasure; also wisdom, virtue; a perfect spouse and a good mother.

Reversed

Good woman; otherwise, distinguished woman but one not to be trusted; perverse woman; vice, dishonor, depravity.

King of Cups

King of Cups from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Fair man, man of business, law, or divinity; responsible, disposed to oblige the Querent; also equity, art and science, including those who profess science, law and art; creative intelligence.

Upright

Fair man, man of business, law, or divinity; responsible, disposed to oblige the Querent; also equity, art and science, including those who profess science, law and art; creative intelligence.

Reversed

Dishonest, double-dealing man; roguery, exaction, injustice, vice, scandal, pillage, considerable loss.

King of Cups from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Man of fair appearance; man of business, law, or divinity; responsible man, amenable to helping the Querent; also fairness, art and science, including those who profess science, law and art; creative intelligence.

Upright

Man of fair appearance; man of business, law, or divinity; responsible man, amenable to helping the Querent; also fairness, art and science, including those who profess science, law and art; creative intelligence.

Reversed

Dishonest, double-dealing man; mischief, demands of payment, injustice, vice, scandal, pillage, considerable loss.

Trumps

The Fool

The Fool from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Folly, mania, extravagance, intoxication, delirium, frenzy, bewrayment.

Upright

Folly, mania, extravagance, intoxication, delirium, frenzy, bewrayment.

Reversed

Negligence, absence, distribution, carelessness, apathy, nullity, vanity.

The Fool from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Folly, mania, extravagance, intoxication, delirium, frenzy, betrayal.

Upright

Folly, mania, extravagance, intoxication, delirium, frenzy, betrayal.

Reversed

Negligence, absence, carelessness, apathy, triviality, vanity.

The Magician

The Magician from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Skill, diplomacy, address, subtlety; sickness, pain, loss, disaster, snares of enemies; self-confidence, will; the Querent, if male.

Upright

Skill, diplomacy, address, subtlety; sickness, pain, loss, disaster, snares of enemies; self-confidence, will; the Querent, if male.

Reversed

Physician, Magus, mental disease, disgrace, disquiet.

The Magician from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Skill, diplomacy, subtlety; sickness, pain, loss, disaster, the traps of enemies; self-confidence, will; the Querent, if male.

Upright

Skill, diplomacy, subtlety; sickness, pain, loss, disaster, the traps of enemies; self-confidence, will; the Querent, if male.

Reversed

Physician, Magus, mental disease, disgrace, anxiety.

The High Priestess

The High Priestess from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Secrets, mystery, the future as yet unrevealed; the woman who interests the Querent, if male; the Querent herself, if female; silence, tenacity; mystery, wisdom, science.

Upright

Secrets, mystery, the future as yet unrevealed; the woman who interests the Querent, if male; the Querent herself, if female; silence, tenacity; mystery, wisdom, science.

Reversed

Passion, moral or physical ardour, conceit, surface knowledge.

The High Priestess from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Secrets, mystery, the future as yet unrevealed; the woman who interests the Querent, if male; the Querent herself, if female; silence, tenacity, wisdom, science.

Upright

Secrets, mystery, the future as yet unrevealed; the woman who interests the Querent, if male; the Querent herself, if female; silence, tenacity, wisdom, science.

Reversed

Passion, moral or physical ardor, arrogance, surface knowledge.

The Empress

The Empress from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Fruitfulness, action, initiative, length of days; the unknown, clandestine; also difficulty, doubt, ignorance.

Upright

Fruitfulness, action, initiative, length of days; the unknown, clandestine; also difficulty, doubt, ignorance.

Reversed

Light, truth, the unravelling of involved matters, public rejoicings; according to another reading, vacillation.

The Empress from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Fruitfulness, action, initiative, length of days; the unknown, clandestine; also difficulty, doubt, ignorance.

Upright

Fruitfulness, action, initiative, length of days; the unknown, clandestine; also difficulty, doubt, ignorance.

Reversed

Light, truth, the unraveling of complex matters, public rejoicing, indecision.

The Emperor

The Emperor from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Stability, power, protection, realization; a great person; aid, reason, conviction; also authority and will.

Upright

Stability, power, protection, realization; a great person; aid, reason, conviction; also authority and will.

Reversed

Benevolence, compassion, credit; also confusion to enemies, obstruction, immaturity.

The Emperor from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Stability, power, protection, realization; a great person; aid, reason, conviction; also authority and will.

Upright

Stability, power, protection, realization; a great person; aid, reason, conviction; also authority and will.

Reversed

Benevolence, compassion, recognition; also confusion to enemies, obstruction, immaturity.

The Heirophant

The Heirophant from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Marriage, alliance, captivity, servitude; by another account, mercy and goodness; inspiration; the man to whom the Querent has recourse.

Upright

Marriage, alliance, captivity, servitude; by another account, mercy and goodness; inspiration; the man to whom the Querent has recourse.

Reversed

Society, good understanding, concord, overkindness, weakness.

The Heirophant from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Marriage, alliance, captivity, servitude; also mercy and goodness; inspiration; the man to whom the Querent has recourse.

Upright

Marriage, alliance, captivity, servitude; also mercy and goodness; inspiration; the man to whom the Querent has recourse.

Reversed

Fellowship, good understanding, consensus, excessive kindness, weakness.

The Lovers

The Lovers from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Attraction, love, beauty, trials overcome.

Upright

Attraction, love, beauty, trials overcome.

Reversed

Failure, foolish designs. Another account speaks of marriage frustrated and contrarieties of all kinds.

The Lovers from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Attraction, love, beauty, trials overcome.

Upright

Attraction, love, beauty, trials overcome.

Reversed

Failure, foolish designs, prevented marriage, and opposition of all kinds.

The Chariot

The Chariot from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Succour, providence also war, triumph, presumption, vengeance, trouble.

Upright

Succour, providence also war, triumph, presumption, vengeance, trouble.

Reversed

Riot, quarrel, dispute, litigation, defeat.

The Chariot from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Aid, providence, war, triumph, presumption, vengeance, trouble.

Upright

Aid, providence, war, triumph, presumption, vengeance, trouble.

Reversed

Riot, quarrel, dispute, litigation, defeat.

Strength

Strength from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Power, energy, action, courage, magnanimity; also complete success and honours.

Upright

Power, energy, action, courage, magnanimity; also complete success and honours.

Reversed

Despotism, abuse if power, weakness, discord, sometimes even disgrace.

Strength from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Power, energy, action, courage, generosity; also complete success and honors.

Upright

Power, energy, action, courage, generosity; also complete success and honors.

Reversed

Tyranny, abuse of power, weakness, discord, sometimes even disgrace.

The Hermit

The Hermit from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Prudence, circumspection; also and especially treason, dissimulation, roguery, corruption.

Upright

Prudence, circumspection; also and especially treason, dissimulation, roguery, corruption.

Reversed

Concealment, disguise, policy, fear, unreasoned caution.

The Hermit from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Prudence, caution; also and especially treason, hypocrisy, mischief, corruption.

Upright

Prudence, caution; also and especially treason, hypocrisy, mischief, corruption.

Reversed

Hiding, disguise, strategy, fear, unreasoned caution.

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Destiny, fortune, success, elevation, luck, felicity.

Upright

Destiny, fortune, success, elevation, luck, felicity.

Reversed

Increase, abundance, superfluity.

Wheel of Fortune from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Destiny, fortune, success, advancement, luck, delight.

Upright

Destiny, fortune, success, advancement, luck, delight.

Reversed

Growth, abundance, surplus.

Justice

Justice from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Equity, rightness, probity, executive; triumph of the deserving side in law.

Upright

Equity, rightness, probity, executive; triumph of the deserving side in law.

Reversed

Law in all its departments, legal complications, bigotry, bias, excessive severity.

Justice from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Fairness, rightness, integrity, accomplishment; triumph of the deserving side in law.

Upright

Fairness, rightness, integrity, accomplishment; triumph of the deserving side in law.

Reversed

Law in all its forms, legal complications, bigotry, bias, excessive severity.

The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Wisdom, circumspection, discernment, trials, sacrifice, intuition, divination, prophecy.

Upright

Wisdom, circumspection, discernment, trials, sacrifice, intuition, divination, prophecy.

Reversed

Selfishness, the crowd, body politic.

The Hanged Man from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Wisdom, prudence, discernment, trials, sacrifice, intuition, divination, prophecy.

Upright

Wisdom, prudence, discernment, trials, sacrifice, intuition, divination, prophecy.

Reversed

Selfishness, the crowd, the citizenship.

Death

Death from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

End, mortality, destruction, corruption also, for a man, the loss of a benefactor for a woman, many contrarieties; for a maid, failure of marriage projects.

Upright

End, mortality, destruction, corruption also, for a man, the loss of a benefactor for a woman, many contrarieties; for a maid, failure of marriage projects.

Reversed

Inertia, sleep, lethargy, petrifaction, somnambulism; hope destroyed.

Death from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

End, mortality, destruction, corruption; also, for a man, the loss of a benefactor; for a woman, many inconsistencies; for a maiden, failure of marriage prospects.

Upright

End, mortality, destruction, corruption; also, for a man, the loss of a benefactor; for a woman, many inconsistencies; for a maiden, failure of marriage prospects.

Reversed

Inertia, sleep, lethargy, petrification, sleepwalking; hope destroyed.

Temperance

Temperance from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Economy, moderation, frugality, management, accommodation.

Upright

Economy, moderation, frugality, management, accommodation.

Reversed

Things connected with churches, religions, sects, the priesthood, sometimes even the priest who will marry the Querent; also disunion, unfortunate combinations, competing interests.

Temperance from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Thrift, moderation, frugality, management, settlement.

Upright

Thrift, moderation, frugality, management, settlement.

Reversed

Things connected with churches, religions, sects, the priesthood, sometimes even a priest who will marry the Querent; also separation, unfortunate combinations, competing interests.

The Devil

The Devil from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Ravage, violence, vehemence, extraordinary efforts, force, fatality; that which is predestined but is not for this reason evil.

Upright

Ravage, violence, vehemence, extraordinary efforts, force, fatality; that which is predestined but is not for this reason evil.

Reversed

Evil fatality, weakness, pettiness, blindness.

The Devil from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Ravage, violence, vehemence, extraordinary efforts, force, fatality; matters predestined but not necessarily evil.

Upright

Ravage, violence, vehemence, extraordinary efforts, force, fatality; matters predestined but not necessarily evil.

Reversed

Evil fatality, weakness, pettiness, blindness.

The Tower

The Tower from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Misery, distress, indigence, adversity, calamity, disgrace, deception, ruin. It is a card in particular of unforeseen catastrophe.

Upright

Misery, distress, indigence, adversity, calamity, disgrace, deception, ruin. It is a card in particular of unforeseen catastrophe.

Reversed

According to one account, the same in a lesser degree also oppression, imprisonment, tyranny.

The Tower from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Misery, distress, extreme poverty, adversity, disasters, disgrace, deception, ruin. It is a card in particular of unforeseen catastrophe.

Upright

Misery, distress, extreme poverty, adversity, disasters, disgrace, deception, ruin. It is a card in particular of unforeseen catastrophe.

Reversed

Oppression, imprisonment, tyranny.

The Star

The Star from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Loss, theft, privation, abandonment; another reading says-hope and bright prospects.

Upright

Loss, theft, privation, abandonment; another reading says-hope and bright prospects.

Reversed

Arrogance, haughtiness, impotence.

The Star from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Loss, theft, deprivation, abandonment.

Upright

Loss, theft, deprivation, abandonment.

Reversed

Arrogance, haughtiness, impotence.

The Moon

The Moon from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Hidden enemies, danger, calumny, darkness, terror, deception, occult forces, error.

Upright

Hidden enemies, danger, calumny, darkness, terror, deception, occult forces, error.

Reversed

Instability, inconstancy, silence, lesser degrees of deception and error.

The Moon from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Hidden enemies, danger, slander, darkness, terror, deception, occult forces, error.

Upright

Hidden enemies, danger, slander, darkness, terror, deception, occult forces, error.

Reversed

Instability, changeability, silence, lesser degrees of deception and error.

The Sun

The Sun from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Material happiness, fortunate marriage, contentment.

Upright

Material happiness, fortunate marriage, contentment.

Reversed

The same in a lesser sense.

The Sun from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Material success, fortunate marriage, contentment.

Upright

Material success, fortunate marriage, contentment.

Reversed

The same, in a lesser sense.

Judgement

Judgement from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Change of position, renewal, outcome. Another account specifies total loss though lawsuit.

Upright

Change of position, renewal, outcome. Another account specifies total loss though lawsuit.

Reversed

Weakness, pusillanimity, simplicity; also deliberation, decision, sentence.

Judgement from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Change of position, renewal, the outcome.

Upright

Change of position, renewal, the outcome.

Reversed

Weakness, cowardice, simplicity; also deliberation, decision, sentence.

The World

The World from the Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Assured success, recompense, voyage, route, emigration, flight, change of place.

Upright

Assured success, recompense, voyage, route, emigration, flight, change of place.

Reversed

Inertia, fixity, stagnation, permanence.

The World from the Vivid Waite Smith Tarot Deck
Description

Assured success, compensation, voyage, travel, emigration, fleeing, change of place.

Upright

Assured success, compensation, voyage, travel, emigration, fleeing, change of place.

Reversed

Inertia, inflexibility, stagnation, permanence.