# Tarot Atlas

> A four-language RWS tarot reference with 78 cards, full upright and reversed meanings, learning guides and numbered spreads.

Read this guide for English content. Card slugs identify the same card across languages. Strength is VIII, Justice XI and the Fool 0. Meanings describe interpretive traditions; spreads support study and reflection, not verified predictions or access to another person’s mind. A missing standalone context is explicitly marked rather than invented. The most specific language guide applies to its subtree.

## Start here

- [Study guide](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/study-guide/index.md)
- [All 78 cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/index.md)
- [All spread layouts](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/index.md)
- [Major Arcana](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/major-arcana/index.md)
- [Reading method](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/methodology/index.md)
- [About the library](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/about/index.md)
- [Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/suits/wands/index.md)
- [Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/suits/cups/index.md)
- [Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/suits/swords/index.md)
- [Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/suits/pentacles/index.md)

## Spread guides

- [Single-card reflection](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/single-card/index.md): One card, one focused question. A small structure for noticing a theme before deciding how it fits your day.
- [Past, present and possible direction](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/three-card/index.md): A three-card timeline for examining how a situation developed and which current conditions may shape its next stage.
- [Two-path decision spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/two-paths/index.md): Five positions compare two clearly defined options while keeping the same starting situation. Use it to organise questions about trade-offs.
- [Core question spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/core-question/index.md): Four positions separate the central issue, a difficulty, a response and an available resource. Useful when a question has become tangled.
- [Problem review: five-card exercise](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/problem-solving/index.md): A five-part review of a problem: background, present conditions, environment, obstacles and a response to examine.
- [Relationship mirror spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/relationship-mirror/index.md): Six positions place two perspectives side by side. They organise reflection on perceptions, the relationship and hopes for its direction.
- [Seven-day reflection spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/weekly-reflection/index.md): Seven cards provide seven prompts for a week of observation. Start on any day and keep the sequence fixed.
- [Celtic Cross spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/celtic-cross/index.md): 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.
- [Holy triangle](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/holy-triangle/index.md): Holy triangle uses 3 positions to examine cause, current situation and conditional development. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Problem-solving: three cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/problem-solving-three/index.md): Problem-solving: three cards uses 3 positions to examine the origin of a problem, its present effects and a response. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Four elements](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/four-elements/index.md): Four elements uses 4 positions to examine action, emotion, communication and practical conditions. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Diamond spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/diamond/index.md): Diamond spread uses 4 positions to examine the past, two aspects of the present and a possible future. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Lovers’ pyramid](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/lovers-pyramid/index.md): Lovers’ pyramid uses 4 positions to examine your position, the other perspective and the relationship. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Self-exploration I: four aspects](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/self-exploration/index.md): Self-exploration: four aspects uses 4 positions to examine personality, reasoning, feelings and values. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Love cross: five revealed cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/love-cross/index.md): Love cross: five revealed cards uses 5 positions to examine two perspectives, interaction, surroundings and possible development. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Tree of love: five cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/love-tree/index.md): Tree of love: five cards uses 5 positions to examine your relationship through past, present, potential and hidden influences. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Looking for a partner](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/partner-search/index.md): Looking for a partner uses 5 positions to examine your preferences, boundaries and approach to meeting someone. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Friendship spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/friendship/index.md): Friendship spread uses 6 positions to examine perceptions, the current bond and expectations on both sides. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Star of love](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/love-star/index.md): Star of love uses 6 positions to examine the present relationship, two perspectives, its history and hopes. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Hexagram: seven cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/hexagram/index.md): Hexagram: seven cards uses 7 positions to examine the timeline, strategy, environment, attitude and outcome. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [V-shaped horseshoe: seven cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/horseshoe-seven/index.md): V-shaped horseshoe: seven cards uses 7 positions to examine the timeline, the subject, external conditions and your attitude. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Three paths: seven cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/three-paths/index.md): Three paths: seven cards uses 7 positions to examine three options under the same starting conditions. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Seven planets](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/seven-planets/index.md): Seven planets uses 7 positions to examine seven symbolic areas of everyday life. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Pearl necklace](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/pearl-necklace/index.md): Pearl necklace uses 8 positions to examine your focus, motivation, blind spots, action and longer-term direction. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Venus love spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/venus-love/index.md): Venus love spread uses 8 positions to examine two perspectives, mutual effects, obstacles and possible development. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Wish spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/wish/index.md): Wish spread uses 9 positions to examine a goal, current resources, actions and contingencies. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Two choices: nine-card comparison](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/choice-nine/index.md): Two choices: nine-card comparison uses 9 positions to examine the progress and difficulties of two options in paired cards. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Tree of life](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/tree-of-life/index.md): Tree of life uses 10 positions to examine ten symbolic roles from intention to practical expression. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Pharaoh’s door](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/pharaohs-door/index.md): Pharaoh’s door uses 11 positions to examine a goal, barriers, support and the implementation of an idea. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Year ahead: twelve months and a theme](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/year-ahead/index.md): Year ahead: twelve months and a theme uses 13 positions to examine monthly themes and an overall perspective for one calendar year. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Work and career: thirteen cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/career-thirteen/index.md): Work and career: thirteen cards uses 13 positions to examine work values, conditions, relationships and practical progress. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Twelve houses: thirteen cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/houses-thirteen/index.md): Twelve houses: thirteen cards uses 13 positions to examine twelve symbolic life areas and an overall key. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [One week: fourteen cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/weekly-pairs/index.md): One week: fourteen cards uses 14 positions to examine two aspects for each day of a specified Monday–Sunday week. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Two weeks: fourteen days](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/fortnight/index.md): Two weeks: fourteen days uses 14 positions to examine fourteen consecutive days from an agreed starting date. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Twelve houses and four elements](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/houses-seventeen/index.md): Twelve houses and four elements uses 17 positions to examine twelve life areas, an overall key and four elemental summaries. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Spiral: eighteen cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/spiral/index.md): Spiral: eighteen cards uses 18 positions to examine a situation from outer conditions towards a central conclusion. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Seven-pointed star: twenty-one cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/seven-pointed-star/index.md): Seven-pointed star: twenty-one cards uses 21 positions to examine seven themes explored in three-card groups. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Solomon’s star: twenty-two Major Arcana](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/solomons-star/index.md): Solomon’s star: twenty-two Major Arcana uses 22 positions to examine seven three-card groups with the World as a fixed reference. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Marriage: seven cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/marriage/index.md): Marriage: seven cards uses 7 positions to examine your role, the relationship’s history, difficulties, hopes and fears. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.
- [Relationship triangle: four cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/triangle-relationships/index.md): Relationship triangle: four cards explores your situation, obstacles, influences and choice. The diagram identifies 4 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Self-exploration II](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/self-exploration-two/index.md): Self-exploration II explores inner life, spiritual life, knowledge and emotional life. The diagram identifies 4 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [X-shaped spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/x-cross/index.md): X-shaped spread explores attitude, timing, prospects, influences and development. The diagram identifies 5 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Future development: six areas](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/future-development/index.md): Future development: six areas explores your situation, relationships, work, resources and achievements. The diagram identifies 6 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Karmic spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/karmic/index.md): Karmic spread explores life patterns, purpose, development and lessons. The diagram identifies 7 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Wine cup](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/wine-cup/index.md): Wine cup explores attitude, the key and response, a timeline and conclusion. The diagram identifies 7 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Radiant heart](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/radiant-heart/index.md): Radiant heart explores relationship conditions, change, awareness and desire. The diagram identifies 7 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Seven-card relationship overview](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/seven-card-forecast/index.md): Seven-card relationship overview explores the situation, two people, causes, cautions and a response. The diagram identifies 7 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Star-shaped spread: seven cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/star-seven/index.md): Star-shaped spread: seven cards explores current conditions, work, emotions, development, hopes and problems. The diagram identifies 7 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Tree of lovers: seven cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/lovers-tree-seven/index.md): Tree of lovers: seven cards explores two perspectives, the relationship, actions and changes. The diagram identifies 7 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Horseshoe: eight cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/horseshoe-eight/index.md): Horseshoe: eight cards explores attitude, a timeline, choices, environment and obstacles. The diagram identifies 8 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Inner guidance](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/inner-guidance/index.md): Inner guidance explores focus, motivation, blind spots, action and integration. The diagram identifies 8 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Ruling goddess](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/ruling-goddess/index.md): Ruling goddess explores thinking, intuition, feelings, fears, desires and uncertainty. The diagram identifies 9 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Past and present life: symbolic exploration](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/past-present-life/index.md): Past and present life: symbolic exploration explores a symbolic earlier self, current patterns and learning. The diagram identifies 9 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [State of mind](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/mental-state/index.md): State of mind explores your current state, memories, thinking styles and influences. The diagram identifies 10 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Mirror spread: ten cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/mirror-ten/index.md): Mirror spread: ten cards explores the key, your situation, overlooked factors and action. The diagram identifies 10 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Fortune spread](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/fortune-ten/index.md): Fortune spread explores causes, circumstances, progress and optional guidance. The diagram identifies 10 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Time spread: mixed deck](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/time-ten/index.md): Time spread: mixed deck explores a major-card reference and three time periods. The diagram identifies 10 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [True feelings: thirteen cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/true-feelings-thirteen/index.md): True feelings: thirteen cards explores two perspectives across past, present and future. The diagram identifies 13 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Number synthesis](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/number-synthesis/index.md): Number synthesis explores one upright reference derived from seven major cards. The diagram identifies 1 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Great cross: derived result](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/great-cross/index.md): Great cross: derived result explores external influences, origin, response and a derived result. The diagram identifies 5 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Sphinx: reference and covered cards](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/sphinx/index.md): Sphinx: reference and covered cards explores a shared reference and grouped present and future themes. The diagram identifies 23 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Queens’ constellation: card game](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/queens-game/index.md): Queens’ constellation: card game explores matching ranks on two sides. The diagram identifies 38 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [Monthly difficulties: conditional card game](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/monthly-troubles-game/index.md): Monthly difficulties: conditional card game explores monthly pairs and conditional clarifiers. The diagram identifies 24 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
- [End of the labyrinth: path game](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/labyrinth-game/index.md): End of the labyrinth: path game explores a suit-directed path through all minor cards. The diagram identifies 56 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.

## Card meanings

- [The Fool](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/fool/index.md)
- [The Magician](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/magician/index.md)
- [The High Priestess](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/high-priestess/index.md)
- [The Empress](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/empress/index.md)
- [The Emperor](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/emperor/index.md)
- [The Hierophant](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/hierophant/index.md)
- [The Lovers](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/lovers/index.md)
- [The Chariot](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/chariot/index.md)
- [Strength](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/strength/index.md)
- [The Hermit](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/hermit/index.md)
- [The Wheel of Fortune](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/wheel-of-fortune/index.md)
- [Justice](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/justice/index.md)
- [The Hanged Man](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/hanged-man/index.md)
- [Death](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/death/index.md)
- [Temperance](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/temperance/index.md)
- [The Devil](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/devil/index.md)
- [The Tower](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/tower/index.md)
- [The Star](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/star/index.md)
- [The Moon](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/moon/index.md)
- [The Sun](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/sun/index.md)
- [Judgement](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/judgement/index.md)
- [The World](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/world/index.md)
- [Ace of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/ace-of-wands/index.md)
- [Two of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/two-of-wands/index.md)
- [Three of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/three-of-wands/index.md)
- [Four of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/four-of-wands/index.md)
- [Five of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/five-of-wands/index.md)
- [Six of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/six-of-wands/index.md)
- [Seven of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/seven-of-wands/index.md)
- [Eight of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/eight-of-wands/index.md)
- [Nine of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/nine-of-wands/index.md)
- [Ten of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/ten-of-wands/index.md)
- [Page of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/page-of-wands/index.md)
- [Knight of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/knight-of-wands/index.md)
- [Queen of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/queen-of-wands/index.md)
- [King of Wands](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/king-of-wands/index.md)
- [Ace of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/ace-of-cups/index.md)
- [Two of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/two-of-cups/index.md)
- [Three of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/three-of-cups/index.md)
- [Four of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/four-of-cups/index.md)
- [Five of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/five-of-cups/index.md)
- [Six of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/six-of-cups/index.md)
- [Seven of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/seven-of-cups/index.md)
- [Eight of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/eight-of-cups/index.md)
- [Nine of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/nine-of-cups/index.md)
- [Ten of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/ten-of-cups/index.md)
- [Page of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/page-of-cups/index.md)
- [Knight of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/knight-of-cups/index.md)
- [Queen of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/queen-of-cups/index.md)
- [King of Cups](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/king-of-cups/index.md)
- [Ace of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/ace-of-swords/index.md)
- [Two of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/two-of-swords/index.md)
- [Three of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/three-of-swords/index.md)
- [Four of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/four-of-swords/index.md)
- [Five of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/five-of-swords/index.md)
- [Six of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/six-of-swords/index.md)
- [Seven of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/seven-of-swords/index.md)
- [Eight of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/eight-of-swords/index.md)
- [Nine of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/nine-of-swords/index.md)
- [Ten of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/ten-of-swords/index.md)
- [Page of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/page-of-swords/index.md)
- [Knight of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/knight-of-swords/index.md)
- [Queen of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/queen-of-swords/index.md)
- [King of Swords](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/king-of-swords/index.md)
- [Ace of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/ace-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Two of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/two-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Three of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/three-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Four of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/four-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Five of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/five-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Six of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/six-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Seven of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/seven-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Eight of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/eight-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Nine of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/nine-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Ten of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/ten-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Page of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/page-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Knight of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/knight-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [Queen of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/queen-of-pentacles/index.md)
- [King of Pentacles](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/king-of-pentacles/index.md)

## Optional

- [Privacy](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/privacy/index.md)
- [Contact](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/contact/index.md)
- [Flashcards and quiz](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/learn/index.md)
- [Two-card comparison](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/compare/index.md)
- [Printable study sheets](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cheat-sheets/index.md)