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How many tarot cards are there?
A standard tarot deck contains 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards. The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits (Cups, Wands, Swords, Pentacles), each containing 14 cards (Ace through 10, plus four court cards).
What is the difference between Major and Minor Arcana?
Major Arcana cards (0-21) represent significant life events, spiritual lessons, and major influences. Minor Arcana cards represent day-to-day events, challenges, and influences. Major Arcana cards typically have more weight in readings.
What do reversed tarot cards mean?
Reversed tarot cards appear upside down in a reading. They can indicate blocked energy, internalized lessons, delays, or the opposite meaning of the upright card. Some readers see reversals as weakened energy or a need to pay attention to the shadow aspects of the card.
How do I learn tarot card meanings?
Start with the Major Arcana, learning one card at a time. Study the imagery, keywords, and traditional meanings. Practice daily single-card draws and journal your interpretations. Over time, you'll develop intuitive associations with each card beyond the traditional meanings.
Do I have to memorize all 78 card meanings?
While memorizing helps, it's not required. Understanding the patterns (suits, numbers, archetypes) is more important. Many readers use guidebooks or references. With practice, you'll naturally remember cards you work with frequently and develop your own intuitive interpretations.