Tarot Card Meanings

Biddy Desc: The Fool is young and vulnerable. He has not yet experienced the ups and downs of life, leaving him unaware of the magnitude of life's challenges, as well as the potential he holds. You are encouraged to take on his open, willing energy & embrace all that lies ahead of you without worry.

Biddy Desc: The Magician card is a reminder that you are unique and have many gifts. These skills set you apart from the crowd and can help you begin new projects or overcome adversity. It's a reminder that you already hold everything you need to move forward and accomplish what you've set out to do.

Biddy Desc: The most intuitive, connected card in the whole Tarot deck, The High Priestess is a card of awareness. This card urges you to listen to your inner voice and follow your instincts. Your mind knows far more than you think. Stop looking for answers in the outside world; turn within for the guidance you seek.

Biddy Desc: The Empress is the most feminine card in the Tarot, and greatly encourages compassion, beauty, and love. She is deeply connected to Mother Nature, and her influence is powerful when you absorb the energy of the natural world around you.

Biddy Desc: The Emperor is a card of leadership and power. He is an authoritative force who has been through many experiences to achieve this status. He represents structure and solidity, and reminds you that you, too, hold immense amounts of power over your own life, and what happens to it.

Biddy Desc: The Hierophant is like a messenger from the heavens. He is experienced in spirituality and guidance, and his job is to bring these lessons down to us here in the real world. You're encouraged to follow the rules, and to find a spiritual perspective on your current situation.

Biddy Desc: The Lovers card represents the close relationships in your life. Your love life may be in need of extra attention. However, this is just as much a card about your values and decisions. You may find The Lovers come up when you are at a crossroads. Consider all the possible consequences of your choices.

Biddy Desc: The Chariot card is connected to your natural drive and determination, and can indicate an upcoming victory. This card reminds you that your greatest successes won't come through limited thinking -- when you combine the knowledge of your mind with that of your heart and spirit, you are an unstoppable force.

Biddy Desc: Virtue card. The Strength card represents courage, the fortitude of your heart, and your ability to withstand anything life hands you. You are reminded that you're strong enough to handle whatever you are facing and will come out of it with even more power than you had before.

Biddy Desc: The Hermit yearns to be alone. He knows that the only way to process what is happening in life is to withdraw from the noise of the world and create a quiet space of solitude. When The Hermit comes up in your reading, the answers you need will come from within. Be very still, and listen...

Biddy Desc: The Wheel of Fortune is constantly revolving -- sometimes you will be at the top, and sometimes you will be at the bottom. This Tarot card reminds you that nothing is permanent, and, good or bad, you must cherish the lessons that this moment is bringing you.

Biddy Desc: Virtue card. Justice is your firm-but-fair reminder that there is a consequence for every action. Whatever life is handing you at this moment comes from decisions you and others have made in the past, reflecting natural cause-and-effect. When this card comes up in your Tarot reading, make sure you are acting fairly in all your interactions with others.

Biddy Desc: The Hanged Man tells you that sometimes small sacrifices are required to benefit the bigger picture. When The Hanged Man arises in your reading, you likely want to make a move but don't know where to begin. Lightening your grip on what's no longer working for you, or detaching from the outcome of your situation, can help you release yourself.

Biddy Desc: One of the most misunderstood Tarot cards, Death is not a card about physical death. The Death card speaks of cycles and is a reminder that all things must pass. Hanging on to situations from the past will hinder you from allowing new, better things to enter your life. In every ending lies a chance for a new beginning.

Biddy Desc: Virtue card. The Temperance card is a master of moderation. She encourages peace and patience, and reminds you to go with the flow of your life instead of trying to force its pace or direction. It is a message to take things as they come, and remain flexible enough to change with the changes.

Biddy Desc: The Devil card carries themes of restraint and powerlessness. When it comes up in your Tarot reading, you are likely feeling stuck. The Devil has convinced you that you have no options, but this couldn't be further from the truth. You hold the keys to your own freedom, but it's up to you to open the lock.

Biddy Desc: The Tower represents destruction. It often comes up when everything in your life feels like its crumbling, and you have no way of stopping it. The message of this card is to just let it fall. The weakest parts of your life must be torn down in order to build something strong and sturdy in their place.

Biddy Desc: The Star is the embodiment of hope and healing. She is a calming influence that brings messages of renewal, optimism, and inspiration. She reminds you that the universe is working in your favor, and encourages you to have faith in where you are being taken.

Biddy Desc: The Moon card represents hidden thoughts, feelings, doubts and fears. When The Moon arises in your Tarot reading, you may be allowing your fears to override your faith in the future. Don't be deceived -- you can't believe everything that you see, hear, or think. If you can draw your feelings to the surface and address them, you can rid yourself of worry.

Biddy Desc: The Sun is a powerfully uplifting card, representing happiness, joy, vitality, and optimism. When The Sun comes up in your Tarot reading, it is an positive sign that things are working well for you and that you're moving in the right direction. Lift your head and realize all the good situations and people that are surrounding you now and always.

Biddy Desc: Judgement is a card where your past and future come together. You are being called on to review your decisions and your actions until now, to ensure they are in line with where you ultimately want to go. It reminds you that your future is not set in stone, and that it's never too late to make a change for the better.

Biddy Desc: As the last card of the Major Arcana, The World represents completion and fulfillment. When it arises in your Tarot Reading, you are exactly where you're meant to be. You have a greater understanding of who you are after all you've been through, and you're ready for the next phase of your journey.

Biddy Desc: The Ace of Wands signifies a beginning of an adventure, with passion and creativity driving you forward. It asks you to take your first steps into your future, listening to your instinct to make the right descision.

Biddy Desc: A card of reflecting, planning ahead and making arrangements for your future. It asks us to cooperate with the world and link with others to ensure our dreams and plans come true.

Biddy Desc: The number three in Tarot usually signifies change and growth. When reflecting on what we know about the meaning of wands, we can understand the Three of Wands as pushing us forward to follow our hearts and move forward with our truth. It shows us that we have the power to succeed at our plans with personal growth and transformation.

Biddy Desc: The Four of Wands is a card of celebration. It signifies good times, success, and connections with others. In Tarot, the number four brings us the energy of stability and structure. Because of this, the Four of Wands shows you that you are in a strong position right now. You have established yourself as someone following your heart and staying true to that inner fire.

Biddy Desc: In Tarot, the fives often predict instability and struggles. This card will appear when you are struggling with others, with competition and disagreement stopping you from moving forward. The Five of Wands asks you to compromise with your beliefs and ideals to find a solution to this conflict you are in.

Biddy Desc: The Six of Wands is a card of victory, appearing in a reading to represent a time of deserved success. Other people around you are applauding you right now, acknowledging your hard work. You have reached this point because you have listened to your instincts and used your gut to guide you.

Biddy Desc: The Seven of Wands is an interesting card. It represents a challenge, yet it shows you that you have the power to overcome it. The Seven of Wands has a strong message for you: stand your ground, use your fire, and defend your truth.

Biddy Desc: The Eight of Wands holds the numerical energy of eight and the meaning of Wands. The number eight brings us progression, transformation, and justice. It reflects a time of speed and growth. The challenges faced in the previous cards have cleared, and your eyes are focused on the future. This card asks us to embrace change and stay true to ourselves.

Biddy Desc: The Nine of Wands reflects defense and usually appears when you need to take a moment to rest. You have been working hard to defend your truth and overcome the challenges you have faced. However, you may need to compromise a little to protect your emotional and mental health.

Biddy Desc: The Ten of Wands reveals a critical point of your life, with burdens and responsibilities overwhelming you. You are overextending yourself right now, and this needs to change. It is time to put an end to your suffering by taking some of the load off. Work out what is important to you, and remember to prioritize your health and well-being.

Biddy Desc: The Page of Wands is similar to the Fool in that he is a free spirit who represents change and new beginnings. He has a true passion for life, despite his understanding of this world is not yet fully developed. He has not yet been weighed down by the burdens of the material world, coming and going as he pleases, and usually encouraging change wherever he goes. He is like the catalyst that inspires changes that might be impossible in any other situation.

Biddy Desc: The Knight of Wands is an ‘act first, think later’ type of guy. He is impatient and impulsive, with a love for action. The downside is that while he is bursting with energy and enthusiasm, he has a tendency to rush into things without much consideration for the consequences of his actions. He sets off on his journey in haste and often fails to have a clear plan of attack and this may negatively impact his chances of longer-term success. He is so focused on being the best and of fame and glory that he almost forgets to plan ahead and to keep sight of reality. The Knight of Wands can also come across as aggressive and overly ambitious. He is highly insistent even if others stand in his way, criticise him or challenge him.

Biddy Desc: The Queen of Wands is the dominant feminine energy of the element of Fire. She is not afraid to demonstrate her power to others nor does she shy away from a challenge. She is therefore a strong leader who is focused on her desires, intending to get what she wants. Thus, the Queen of Wands indicates that you are strong, independent and able to take care of yourself and sustain your own creative vision, even in the face of adversity. You know what you want and how to get it, and you are masterful at engaging with others to achieve your goals. You are talented at staying fiercely determined and focused on your own goals whilst being friendly and optimistic with those around you.

Biddy Desc: The King of Wands represents pure fire energy. Unlike the other Wands court cards, he is not so interesting in actual creation and creativity, or in dreaming up ideas and implementing them himself. Instead, he is more inclined to take an idea and change the world to match his vision. As such he is a natural-born leader of all kinds of people, and he is very visionary. Once he sets himself a goal, he sticks to it and ensures that he can make it happen with the support of those around him. People naturally gravitate towards this King as they know he will get things done and will do it very well. He is a master, too, at being able to get other people to do his work for him, and keep them on-side throughout the process.

Biddy Desc: The Ace of Cups shows a hand holding up an overflowing cup, which fountains forth an endless stream of refreshment and healing. It is an unfailing source of balm for body, heart, and soul, and represents fresh feelings. When the Ace of Cups appears in your Tarot reading, it suggests that you open your heart and relax into a safety net of love, support, and communion.

Biddy Desc: Signifies a union of soul mates. It often refers to romantic relationships, but can indicate any partnership that is based on affinity and deep mutual understanding. This card highlights a karmic tie between individuals -- the point when two become one, and everyone wins. Put your focus on the closest relationship in your life, and nurture it in every way you can.

Biddy Desc: Calls on you to celebrate the kindred spirits in your life. It implies a spirit of agreement, mutual support, encouragement, and teamwork. It reminds you that you belong to a group of like-minded people, and that there are great benefits to maintaining harmonious relationships. This card asks you to realize all the support and understanding that is available to you. Reach out and reconnect with those closest to you.

Biddy Desc: Refers to a restless time, when you have become dissatisfied with life and disappointed with where you now sit. Feeling stagnant and longing for change, your heart is questioning its options, and you may find yourself pulling away from the world. Beware becoming so self-absorbed and ungrateful that you cannot even see the joyful opportunities that are right in front of you. A more open outlook can change everything.

Biddy Desc: Traditionally portrays the mess that is left after an emotional upheaval. It is a card of grief and unmet expectations. You may find yourself wallowing in regret and disappointment over the outcome of a particular situation. To change these feelings, you must let go and practice forgiveness -- toward others, and yourself. Hope is not lost; let your troubles become lessons, and move on.

Biddy Desc: Harkens back to childhood, when you were young and enthusiastic and the future was wide open. It carries messages of openness and innocence, a willingness to learn, and an optimism that things will get better. Try to remember this same freshness and those new possibilities -- they are still with you now. Whether your past was a joy or a disappointment, real magic lies in the present moment; it’s never too late.

Biddy Desc: Typically refers to your imagination, and the idea of inventing a present or future that is different than the life you are currently living. Your outcome is not set in stone. You can raise your hopes and expectations and upgrade your results. However, you can also become so entranced by your wishes that you lose sight of reality. Embrace a sense of magic, but consider your dreams, your fears, and your assumptions that could be hiding what’s really happening.

Biddy Desc: Often signifies a great disappointment, an emotional setback, betrayal, or heartache. This is a hard card to receive, but a realistic one. When you’ve done all you possibly can and things still aren’t panning out as you wished, it’s time to walk away. Don’t continue to put all your energy into a situation that will take you nowhere. Instead, focus on understanding your upset feelings and the actions that led you here, so you don’t end up back in the same place.

Biddy Desc: A card of great happiness and fulfillment. Sometimes called the Wish Card, the Nine of Cups is one of the most positive cards you can receive. It is an indicator of much love, joy, and gratitude. Know that things are about to get a lot better. Until they do, put all your focus on the good things in your life and do not dwell on the negative -- positivity attracts positivity.

Biddy Desc: One of the the happiest and most joyful cards in the whole Tarot deck. Represents family and togetherness, celebration, and ultimate joy. Love and support extend in all directions, in a grand emotional safety net. Your current actions are being supported, and you should be feeling good about the direction you’re taking

Biddy Desc: The Page of Cups signifies the beginning of a creative project or venture. It is an indication that there is creative energy trying to burst forth into your consciousness.

Biddy Desc: The Knight of Cups is charming and attractive to others, regardless of their sex, while still expressing the romantic, poetic view of life in his unique way. He may be in love with love itself. This Knight also looks to his emotions to provide a map for his life direction. He is someone who is ruled by his heart rather than his head. When faced with a decision, he will always go with what his heart tells him, whether it is logical or not. Decisions will be made without much thought and instead they are made drawing upon inner direction, with the experience of warmth, friendliness, love and the need to share these qualities with everyone.

Biddy Desc: The Queen of Cups is nurturing, caring, compassionate and sensitive. She is a good wife and a loving mother as she is emotionally secure and can connect on an emotional level with others. She is admired for her fairness and honesty, and is warm-hearted. Often a healer, counsellor or psychic, this is a woman who seems to know what is wrong even before you open your mouth. She seems to have exactly the right solution to problems relating to relationships, emotions and feelings. She easily tunes in to what you are feeling and is able to help you make sense of it in a sensitive and compassionate manner. As such, her intuition is very strong and she has a unique talent at being able to pick up on emotional energy.

Biddy Desc: The King of Cups, like all the court cards in the suit of Cups, represents emotion, creativity, and the unconscious. He is a master of his own feelings, and remains in control of his emotions. Not to say that he represses those feelings and sentiments. On the contrary, the King of Cups represents the balance between the emotions and the intellect. He is a master of compassion and kindness and his card often indicates strong bonds in a relationship based on temperance and understanding.

Biddy Desc: Represents your prime motive or guiding ideal; the vision that guides you. It is an optimistic symbol of evolution, progress, hope, and victory. This card may arise when you're at the beginning of a new endeavor -- often having left something else behind -- and in need of additional clarity or fortitude to move forward. Provides the message that you have the strength you need to handle anything that lies before you.

Biddy Desc: A card of decision-making. It represents conflicting ideas which must be reconciled to arrive at a harmonious place. When the Two of Swords arises in your Tarot reading, you could be dealing with many mixed signals and misunderstandings, leaving you unsure which path to take. Gain as much information as you can, so you can consider it all and make the best decision for your future.

Biddy Desc: One of the most recognizable cards in a Tarot deck. This is a card of heartache, separation, and sorrow. While this card's appearance in your Tarot reading could be warning you of impending sadness, this card often arises when you are already in a state of grief. By moving through your emotions, rather than avoiding them, you give yourself the gift of strength, truth, healing, and growth.

Biddy Desc: The Four of Swords urges you to take some time out and retreat to a place of rest and serenity. If you move forward without taking time to wind down or process what you're going through, you'll reach a state of total emotional and physical burn-out. You need a break. You will move forward stronger, more complete, and more capable if you allow yourself time to stop now and contemplate where you've been, and where you're going.

Biddy Desc: A card of conflict, tension, winning, and losing. It asks you to examine the value of the battle you are participating in. If you win the argument but lose friends, did you really win? Think long and hard about what you're fighting for, and pick your battles wisely. Or, if you realize you don't have what it takes to fight the current battle, what do you need to attain in order to stand up stronger next time? A reminder to think before you act.

Biddy Desc: The Six of Swords Tarot card involves leaving an especially difficult situation. Walking away from this may feel very painful at the time, and you could be experiencing fear or regret. In order to move forward in your life though, you must leave something behind. A supportive message of personal growth, and a reminder that, in the end, leaving something behind opens you up to taking in something new. You will look back on this and realize you've made the right decision.

Biddy Desc: Represents deception. In its positive sense, this card encourages you to look for unique ways to get ahead. When it comes up in your Tarot reading in this sense, it is a reminder to work smarter, not harder. However, this card is also heavy with betrayal, and could indicate that you are the victim of someone else's secrets or manipulation. Be on the lookout for wolves in sheep's clothing, and don't believe anything without asking a few questions first.

Biddy Desc: Represents those times in your life when it seems like there's no way out. Trapped. Bound. Stuck. But there is always a way out. The way out is through your mind. Whatever is holding you back is self-imposed -- you've made yourself the victim of your own limited fears, assumptions, and mindsets. In order to be free, you must set yourself free. Open your mind to a new perspective, or stay stuck where you are.

Biddy Desc: A card about anxiety and fear. You are losing sleep -- quite literally, at times -- by keeping yourself busy with worry. You could feel powerless, and like you've lost of control of yourself and your emotions. A reminder that so much of your stress is made up in your mind. Worrying will not help your situation, it will only feed it. These concerns will cease to have power over you when you address them at their source.

Biddy Desc: Represents finality. The limit has been reached, a line has been crossed, and there is no turning back -- it's over, and there's no hope for revival. This may be felt as a tragic loss, but it often brings with it a sense of release and closure. The waiting and wondering are over and there is no more ambiguity. You know you can let go and move on because there is no more progress to be made here.

Biddy Desc: The Page of Swords reflects an abundance of energy, passion and enthusiasm. You cannot wait to get started on a new project or an idea, and to share that with others. You start all new projects, ventures and journeys with a huge amount of energy and excitement. The challenge, however, is whether you can keep it up! As with all Pages, the beginning always looks promising but something else is needed in order to maintain the pace.

Biddy Desc: The Knight of Swords is a powerful figure full of life and energy who needs to be balanced with a realisation of responsibility and compassion. Once he has set forth on his journey, there is no stopping him! He does not see, nor care about, any upcoming challenges, risks or dangers, and instead moves forward with his strong intent to succeed and win.

Biddy Desc: The Queen of Swords is a sign that you need to be independent in thought and in judgement. You must use your unbiased intelligence in order to make a judgement of a particular situation, drawing upon every piece of information and fact that you have gathered along the way. Empathy or compassion towards others may distract you from the task at hand, so it is important that you think with your head and not with your heart at this particular time. Do not let emotion get in the way. Rather, use fact and logic to make your decisions.

Biddy Desc: The King of Swords is a symbol of intellectual power and authority, and has the courage and intellect to accomplish all that he desires. He represents judgement, command, and rulership. His character indicates the stern leadership of a judge, lawyer, or military commander whose emotions must be kept in check under the pressure of battle.

Biddy Desc: A powerful card in the tarot deck that signifies new beginnings, opportunities for prosperity, and the potential for abundance. It represents stability and security while working towards making dreams come true. This card also presents an opportunity to focus on health as part of overall well-being.

Biddy Desc: The Two of Pentacles counsels patience, so do not allow circumstances to hustle you. You have all the time you need to work this out, no matter how urgent things appear right now. When the Two of Pentacles comes up in your Tarot reading, changes are in the works, but you will do better to stay calm until you have more information.

Biddy Desc: Traditionally the Tarot card of genius. It often depicts a master craftsman consulting with his colleagues on how to complete a masterwork. When the Three of Pentacles arises in your Tarot reading, it is a message to enjoy what you do, and to stay focused on the task at hand. Through realistic plans, collaboration, and a dedication to improvement, you can turn your great visions into realities.

Biddy Desc: The Four of Pentacles represents the paradox of material security -- the double-edged reality that comes when you have been well supported and protected, yet this prosperity brings the pressure of big decisions and responsibilities. You may be holding on too tightly, trying desperately to maintain control, and would benefit by loosening your attachment to your finances and other materialistic concerns; these are not the ways to true contentment.

Biddy Desc: The card of desire and gratification. Doing something for short-term gratification will often lead to long-term disappointment. This Tarot card encourages you to be discerning in what you go after. When money and success are your driving forces in life, a setback in these areas can deliver a great blow to your esteem.

Biddy Desc: The card of patronage and generosity, with all the strings attached. It’s about giving and receiving, and the balance that must be stricken between the two. When you give or loan your time, money, knowledge, or support to others, you are paying back the universe for times you’ve received aid in the past. Pay forward this generosity when you are able to do so, to maintain the karmic cycle.

Biddy Desc: The Seven of Pentacles is about putting in the work that is required. The traditional concept of this Tarot card is cultivation -- the attitude that slow and steady wins the race. This is a "no excuses" card -- its message is to keep your head down and finish what you started. The more vigilant you are over a project, the more likely you are to get the results you want.

Biddy Desc: A card of work and improvement. We see here the successful artisan spending time at his bench, hammering out his work. But this card is not just about getting the job done, it’s about doing the job well, and regularly seeking ways to improve and refine any details. Continue in your current project or education, but put energy into maintaining a more balanced life and perspective.

Biddy Desc: Represents financial security, self-sufficiency, accomplishment, and independence. The figure on this Tarot card is able to sustain his or her fortune and live a life of rest and luxury, but it has come through much hard work, time, and sacrifice. Be sure you are balancing your own hard work with rest and reward. The message here is to live confidently, act gracefully, and to make your needs a priority.

Biddy Desc: The Ten of Pentacles represents the final result of very long-term efforts that culminate in wealth, abundance, legacies, and completion. This is a card of great accomplishment and pride, and can be an indicator of retirement, inheritance, investments, and comfort later in life. A reminder to think long-term and ensure all your decisions will get you closer to your goals.

Biddy Desc: The Page of Pentacles is a card of dreams and the desire to manifest those dreams in the material world. You may be in the midst of a new project such as a hobby, business venture, or the beginning of a new educational experience. In any case, the Page is a sign of enthusiasm and desire, focused around a goal or a ‘dream’.

Biddy Desc: The Knight of Pentacles works in a very methodical and rigorous manner. Though his visions may not be earth-shattering, and his methods are certainly not original, the Knight of Pentacles sees that everything he undertakes will meet with nothing but success. He has the patience to accomplish all his tasks and he is incredibly reliable due to his sense of responsibility and commitment. As a court card, the Knight of Pentacles may represent a part of yourself, someone in your life or an event.

Biddy Desc: The Queen of Pentacles is a very ‘motherly’ card, expressing practical energy. She is the original Earth Mother. She shows her love for others by cooking, cleaning, keeping a warm and inviting home and bringing in a decent income to support the family financially. She is also able to work a full-time job, take care of the children, keep the house clean, and still have time to read the business section of the newspaper. She probably has her very own bank account or investment portfolio that nobody else knows about. She strives to create a warm and secure environment for her family and loved ones, and gives love and support freely.

Biddy Desc: The King of Pentacles represents abundance, security, ambition, power, stability, discipline, trustworthiness and control. He is a fatherly figure who likes to take care of others through providing advice, guidance and wisdom, as well as more material aspects such as financial support and wealth. He is a true provider and generates a lot of his self-worth from what he has accumulated and what he can share with others.