How does a tarot reading work?
You hold one question in mind, shuffle the deck, lay cards into set positions (a spread) and read their pictures and meanings. Above, choose a spread, press shuffle, then pick as many cards as the spread needs.
This reading uses the 78 cards of the Rider Waite system, the most widely used tarot deck. The artwork was drawn fresh for ormgames and the meanings follow traditional interpretations in plain language. It is free, needs no sign up and sends nothing to a server.
Which spread should I choose?
Choose Card of the Day for today, the three card spread for how one situation unfolds, Love Tarot for a relationship and Yes or No for a quick answer.
| Spread | Cards | Positions and how to read them |
|---|---|---|
| Card of the Day | 1 | Today's energy and advice. Drawing again on the same day gives the same card; it changes at midnight Korea time. |
| Past · Present · Future | 3 | What shaped the situation, what is happening now and where it is heading. |
| Love Tarot (You · Them · Relationship) | 3 | Your feelings, their feelings and what the bond needs, read with each card's love meaning. |
| Yes or No | 1 | Each card carries a yes, no or maybe answer. A reversed card softens it by one step. |
What is the difference between upright and reversed?
A card that lands right side up is upright; one that lands upside down is reversed. Upright meanings flow openly, while reversed meanings suggest the energy is blocked, overdone or turned inward.
Reversed does not simply mean bad. Heavy cards such as The Tower or the Ten of Swords are often read as the worst having passed when reversed. In this reading, about 30% of cards come out reversed.
What are the Major and Minor Arcana?
The 78 cards split into 22 Major Arcana about life's big themes and 56 Minor Arcana about everyday matters.
- Major Arcana: The Fool (0) to The World (21). Many Major cards in one reading point to a turning point.
- Wands: fire. Passion, action, ambition and drive at work.
- Cups: water. Feelings, love, friendship and relationships.
- Swords: air. Thoughts, words, conflict and decisions.
- Pentacles: earth. Money, work, daily life and practical effort.
- Court cards: Page, Knight, Queen and King in each suit, often read as personalities or attitudes.
Tips for a clearer reading
- Ask one clear question. "Will we grow closer this month?" reads better than "my love life".
- Do not redraw the same question. Sit with the first answer before asking again.
- Start with the picture. Notice how the scene on the card mirrors your situation before reaching for keywords.
- Read it as advice. Tarot is less a fixed future than a mirror for what you already feel.
What do all 78 tarot cards mean?
The tables below list every card with its core keywords and its yes or no answer. Tap a card's name for upright and reversed meanings, love, work and money, and advice.
Major Arcana (22 cards)
From The Fool (0) to The World (21), the big themes of life.
| Card | Keywords | Yes or no |
|---|---|---|
| 0 The Fool | beginnings, freedom, adventure | Yes |
| I The Magician | skill, willpower, action | Yes |
| II The High Priestess | intuition, mystery, stillness | Maybe |
| III The Empress | abundance, nurturing, creativity | Yes |
| IV The Emperor | order, responsibility, stability | Yes |
| V The Hierophant | tradition, teaching, faith | Yes |
| VI The Lovers | love, choice, harmony | Yes |
| VII The Chariot | drive, victory, determination | Yes |
| VIII Strength | courage, patience, gentleness | Yes |
| IX The Hermit | reflection, solitude, wisdom | Maybe |
| X Wheel of Fortune | turning point, luck, cycles | Yes |
| XI Justice | fairness, balance, consequences | Maybe |
| XII The Hanged Man | pause, new perspective, surrender | Maybe |
| XIII Death | endings and beginnings, transformation, clearing | No |
| XIV Temperance | balance, moderation, healing | Yes |
| XV The Devil | temptation, attachment, habits | No |
| XVI The Tower | sudden change, revelation, release | No |
| XVII The Star | hope, renewal, inspiration | Yes |
| XVIII The Moon | uncertainty, imagination, instinct | Maybe |
| XIX The Sun | joy, success, vitality | Yes |
| XX Judgement | calling, renewal, decision | Yes |
| XXI The World | completion, achievement, travel | Yes |
Wands (14 cards)
Fire: passion, action and work
| Card | Keywords | Yes or no |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Wands | inspiration, passion, new venture | Yes |
| Two of Wands | planning, outlook, decisions | Yes |
| Three of Wands | expansion, anticipation, foresight | Yes |
| Four of Wands | celebration, stability, home | Yes |
| Five of Wands | competition, clashing ideas, energy | Maybe |
| Six of Wands | victory, recognition, confidence | Yes |
| Seven of Wands | defense, perseverance, conviction | Yes |
| Eight of Wands | speed, news, swift progress | Yes |
| Nine of Wands | resilience, vigilance, last push | Yes |
| Ten of Wands | burden, overload, responsibility | No |
| Page of Wands | curiosity, good news, exploration | Yes |
| Knight of Wands | action, adventure, fervor | Yes |
| Queen of Wands | confidence, warmth, charisma | Yes |
| King of Wands | vision, leadership, decisiveness | Yes |
Cups (14 cards)
Water: feelings, love and relationships
| Card | Keywords | Yes or no |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Cups | new feelings, love, joy | Yes |
| Two of Cups | connection, partnership, commitment | Yes |
| Three of Cups | friendship, celebration, community | Yes |
| Four of Cups | apathy, contemplation, missed chances | No |
| Five of Cups | regret, sorrow, remaining hope | No |
| Six of Cups | nostalgia, innocence, kindness | Yes |
| Seven of Cups | choices, imagination, illusion | Maybe |
| Eight of Cups | walking away, deeper meaning, new path | No |
| Nine of Cups | wishes come true, contentment, pleasure | Yes |
| Ten of Cups | family happiness, harmony, lasting love | Yes |
| Page of Cups | sensitivity, imagination, sweet news | Yes |
| Knight of Cups | romance, offers, charm | Yes |
| Queen of Cups | compassion, empathy, intuition | Yes |
| King of Cups | emotional balance, generosity, diplomacy | Yes |
Swords (14 cards)
Air: thoughts, words and decisions
| Card | Keywords | Yes or no |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Swords | clarity, breakthrough, truth | Yes |
| Two of Swords | indecision, stalemate, balancing | Maybe |
| Three of Swords | heartache, hurt feelings, start of healing | No |
| Four of Swords | rest, recovery, recharge | Maybe |
| Five of Swords | conflict, hollow victory, pride | No |
| Six of Swords | transition, moving on, calmer waters | Yes |
| Seven of Swords | strategy, cunning, going it alone | No |
| Eight of Swords | feeling stuck, self limitation, mental trap | No |
| Nine of Swords | worry, sleepless nights, anxiety | No |
| Ten of Swords | rock bottom, conclusion, new dawn | No |
| Page of Swords | curiosity, alertness, new ideas | Maybe |
| Knight of Swords | charge, ambition, haste | Yes |
| Queen of Swords | insight, independence, honesty | Yes |
| King of Swords | judgment, authority, fairness | Yes |
Pentacles (14 cards)
Earth: money, work and daily life
| Card | Keywords | Yes or no |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Pentacles | new opportunity, seed of prosperity, abundance | Yes |
| Two of Pentacles | juggling, flexibility, managing | Maybe |
| Three of Pentacles | teamwork, craftsmanship, recognition | Yes |
| Four of Pentacles | saving, security, holding on | Maybe |
| Five of Pentacles | hardship, feeling left out, help nearby | No |
| Six of Pentacles | generosity, give and take, charity | Yes |
| Seven of Pentacles | patience, assessment, long view | Maybe |
| Eight of Pentacles | diligence, skill building, consistency | Yes |
| Nine of Pentacles | independence, comfort, self made abundance | Yes |
| Ten of Pentacles | family, lasting security, legacy | Yes |
| Page of Pentacles | study, goals, steady start | Yes |
| Knight of Pentacles | consistency, responsibility, reliability | Yes |
| Queen of Pentacles | resourcefulness, practicality, cozy home | Yes |
| King of Pentacles | steady success, prosperity, security | Yes |
Tarot readings are for fun and reflection. For health, money or legal matters, talk to a professional and make your own decisions. This browser only keeps your sound setting and the value used for your card of the day.