# The cards.The connections.

Tarot Atlas · Cards & spreads

78 illustrations, their meanings, and the structures that bring them together. Explore tarot one question at a time.

78: Cards

64: Spreads

22: Major Arcana

The libraryRWS · 0—XXI

[![The Fool, classic RWS illustration](https://tarotatlas.wiki/media/thumbs/fool.webp)](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/fool/)[![The Star, classic RWS illustration](https://tarotatlas.wiki/media/thumbs/star.webp)](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/star/)[![The Sun, classic RWS illustration](https://tarotatlas.wiki/media/thumbs/sun.webp)](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/sun/)

Classic RWS illustration · Modern interpretations

The library · 78

## A deck in five chapters

Start with the Major Arcana, or explore the four suits of the Minor Arcana.

[0122 cards

### Major Arcana

Themes and archetypes](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/major-arcana/)[0214 cards

### Wands

Explore the suit](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/suits/wands/)[0314 cards

### Cups

Explore the suit](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/suits/cups/)[0414 cards

### Swords

Explore the suit](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/suits/swords/)[0514 cards

### Pentacles

Explore the suit](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/suits/pentacles/)

Spreads · 01—64

## A question needs a structure.
[Explore all spreads](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/)

Begin with one card or three. When there are several perspectives to compare, use a spread with a defined role for every card.

[Study exercise · Daily reflection · 1 position

### Single-card reflection

One card, one focused question. A small structure for noticing a theme before deciding how it fits your day.

↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/single-card/)[Reading layout · Getting started · 3 positions

### Past, present and possible direction

A three-card timeline for examining how a situation developed and which current conditions may shape its next stage.

↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/three-card/)[Reading layout · Choices · 5 positions

### Two-path decision spread

Five positions compare two clearly defined options while keeping the same starting situation. Use it to organise questions about trade-offs.

↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/two-paths/)[Reading layout · A detailed reading · 10 positions

### Celtic Cross spread

Ten positions explore a situation in layers, from the central issue to background, outside conditions and a possible direction. This guide uses one stated position order.

↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/celtic-cross/)

Your practice

## Learn by looking.
Remember by practicing.

Turn a card, test its name, or compare two meanings side by side. Your practice stays on this device.

[Study guide](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/study-guide/)

[01
### Flashcards & self-test

Practice recognition at your own pace.](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/learn/)[02
### Compare two cards

Find similarities and differences in their meanings.](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/compare/)[03
### Printable cheat sheets

A compact companion to your study.](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cheat-sheets/)