Tarot Card Combinations and Meanings Index
Tarot card combinations form part of the bigger picture in how we link and blend the cards together to reveal the story in our reading. This can be directly, such as side by side, in a simple line that reads like a sentence, or repeated themes from similar cards appearing in a larger spread. You'll find a simple guide, showing how we can gradually put all the pieces togetherfrom this link.
A Tarot combination is the collective meaning of cards that appear together in the reading. The easiest way to recognise combinations is through their relationship to one another based on a shared meaning; so cards that have similar meaning strengthen and reinforce one another.
You'll find a full index for all the Tarot cards further down this page - just click on the title of your chosen card.
The Tarot combinations I’ve included are not designed to be used as a set format or ‘cook-book’ formula. Tarot readings rely upon many different factors to be taken into consideration, including the interpretations you place upon the cards, your reading style, the type of spread used, context of the reading, and other cards present. There are many possibilities but I hope you find those featured useful. You can also find extensive combinations, together with information on how to combine and blend the cards in your reading in my latest book, Easy Tarot Combinations. The Tarot card meanings and combinations provided on the site are in addition and complementary to those found in theEasy Tarot booksand based on my professional work.
I'm often askedabout reversed cards and this is completely a matter of personal choice, some readers use them and others prefer not. I worked with reversals for fifteen years but then decided my readings were clearer without, so I've provided some brief meanings for card reversals. Some readers see reversals as a block to the upright meaning rather than a different interpretation. As always, I encourage you to find what works best for you!
Major Arcana Index
The major arcana holds the wisdom for our spiritual journey and the key to our lessons as we travel through life, seeking to understand, learn, and gain knowledge from our experiences, in an attempt to achieve wholeness and harmony of our inner and outer realities. All the cards in a spread are important and form part of the story to complete the picture, but if there's a large proportion of majors it usually points to a significant event.
- 0 The Fool Tarot Combinations
- I The Magician Tarot Combinations
- II The High Priestess Tarot Combinations
- III The Empress Tarot Combinations
- IV The Emperor Tarot Combinations
- V The Hierophant Tarot Combinations
- VI The Lovers Tarot Combinations
- VII The Chariot Tarot Combinations
- VIII Strength Tarot Combinations
- IX The Hermit Tarot Combinations
- X Wheel of Fortune Tarot Combinations
- XI Justice Tarot Combinations
- XII The Hanging Man
- XIII Death
- XIV Temperance
- XV The Devil
- XVI The Tower
- XVII The Star
- XVIII The Moon
- XIX The Sun
- XX Judgement
- XXI The World
You can also view a slideshow of the cards withMajor Arcana Tarot Keywordsat a glance. The quickest and easiest way to start learning the Tarot is to use keywords and phrases, which provide an essence of the core meaning, and can act as a memory jogger to help trigger the full interpretation in your mind. They can also be useful when dealing with larger spreads, such as the Life Spread and Anchor, to gain a quick overview as you lay out the cards.
Minor Arcana Index
The minor arcana consists of four suits and deals with the many details and nuances of everyday life.
Suit of Wands
Wands represent the element offire and indicate action and enterprise, often connected with work and business. Fire is an active, male energy, usually surrounded by excitement and swift movement.
If you find there's a large proportion of Wand cards in the spread it tends to indicate there will be lots of activity and plenty going on, it may also point to work matters.
The court cards of this suit may represent someone with a zodiac sign from the fire element of Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius, or may suggest similar qualities to those signs.
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
Slideshow for theSuit of Wands Tarot Keywordsat a glance.
Suit of Cups If there's a large proportion of Cup cards in the spread then it tends to suggest emotional matters are in the frame. With the court cards many of the attributes of the zodiac signs connected to the water element are often evident in the characteristics (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).
Cups represent the element of water, symbolizing our emotions and often connected to love and relationships. Water is a female, passive energy.
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
Slideshow for theSuit of Cups TarotKeywordsat a glance.
Suit of Swords When there are a large number of Swords in the spread it can suggest challenges. This is a suit that many people can feel concerned about but there is a balance of helpful cards within Swords too! The court cards often display characteristics associated with the astrological signs connected to the element of air, (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius).
Swords represent the air element, symbolizing the intellect, analytical and logical thought, discrimination may be needed to cut through confusion and achieve clarity. Struggle and conflict are often indicated as we battle with the mind. Air is a male energy.
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
Slideshow for theMinor Arcana Suit of Swords Tarot Keywordssuit of Swords Tarot Keywords at a glance.
Suit of Pentacles When you have a number Pentacle cards in a spread it often highlights financial matters, but may also show that a steady and methodical approach is required. With the court cards the characteristics, or personality traits, often associated with the astrological signs connected to earth may be more dominant (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn).
Pentacles represent the element of earth, symbolizing our physical world and the material aspects. Earth is a female energy with a stabilizing and grounding influence.
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
Slideshow for the Suit of PentaclesMinor Arcana Suit of Pentacles Tarot Keywords Tarot Keywords at a glance
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