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Oracle

A free tarot reading with the full Rider-Waite deck: your card for today, past, present and future, or a yes or no answer.

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Breathe, then turn the card. It stays your card until midnight.

Today

Tarot card meanings

Major Arcana

The 22 big cards: turning points, lessons and the shape of the road.

  • The Fool

    Upright: A fresh start. Leap, and trust the ground to meet you.

    Reversed: Look before you leap. Not every cliff is an adventure.

  • The Magician

    Upright: You already have everything you need. Begin.

    Reversed: Scattered energy. Check whose idea this really is.

  • The High Priestess

    Upright: The answer is inside you. Be quiet enough to hear it.

    Reversed: You are ignoring what you already know.

  • The Empress

    Upright: Growth, comfort and making things. Let it bloom.

    Reversed: You have been giving too much. Tend to yourself first.

  • The Emperor

    Upright: Structure and steadiness. Make a plan and hold it.

    Reversed: Too much control, or too little. Find the middle.

  • The Hierophant

    Upright: Follow the tried path. Ask someone who knows.

    Reversed: Your own way may be better than the rulebook.

  • The Lovers

    Upright: A choice of the heart. Choose what you truly value.

    Reversed: Something is out of balance. Be honest about it.

  • The Chariot

    Upright: Willpower wins this. Keep your eyes on where you are going.

    Reversed: You are pulling in two directions. Pick one.

  • Strength

    Upright: Gentle courage. Softness is its own kind of strong.

    Reversed: Be kinder to yourself. Doubt is loud today.

  • The Hermit

    Upright: Step back and look inward. The lantern is yours.

    Reversed: Too much alone time. Let someone in.

  • Wheel of Fortune

    Upright: Things are turning. Luck is moving your way.

    Reversed: A bad turn passes. Ride it out.

  • Justice

    Upright: Fairness and truth. What you put in comes back.

    Reversed: Something is not fair. Look at it plainly.

  • The Hanged Man

    Upright: Pause. A new angle changes everything.

    Reversed: Stalling. The waiting has gone on long enough.

  • Death

    Upright: An ending that makes room. Let the old thing go.

    Reversed: You are holding on to what is already over.

  • Temperance

    Upright: Patience and balance. Blend, do not rush.

    Reversed: Too much of one thing. Even it out.

  • The Devil

    Upright: Something has a hold on you. Notice the chain.

    Reversed: You are breaking free. Keep going.

  • The Tower

    Upright: A sudden shake-up. What falls was not built to last.

    Reversed: You are dodging a change that has to come.

  • The Star

    Upright: Hope and healing. You are on the right path.

    Reversed: Lost faith for a moment. It comes back.

  • The Moon

    Upright: Not everything is clear yet. Trust your intuition.

    Reversed: The fog is lifting. The truth comes out.

  • The Sun

    Upright: Joy, warmth and success. A bright, clear yes.

    Reversed: Good things, just a little clouded. Still good.

  • Judgement

    Upright: A wake-up call. Answer it.

    Reversed: You are judging yourself too harshly.

  • The World

    Upright: Completion. Something comes full circle.

    Reversed: Almost there. One loose end remains.

Wands

Fire: energy, ambition, creativity and getting things started.

  • Ace of Wands

    Upright: A spark of inspiration. Start the thing.

    Reversed: The spark is there but the timing is off.

  • Two of Wands

    Upright: Plan your next step. The world is bigger than this room.

    Reversed: Fear of the unknown is keeping you small.

  • Three of Wands

    Upright: Your ships are coming in. Look ahead.

    Reversed: Delays. Plans need a second look.

  • Four of Wands

    Upright: Celebration and home. A happy milestone.

    Reversed: Home feels unsettled. It will settle.

  • Five of Wands

    Upright: Friction and competing voices. Pick your battles.

    Reversed: The squabble is ending. Let it go.

  • Six of Wands

    Upright: Victory and recognition. Take the bow.

    Reversed: Waiting for applause. Do it for yourself.

  • Seven of Wands

    Upright: Stand your ground. You have the higher place.

    Reversed: Worn out from defending. Rest your case.

  • Eight of Wands

    Upright: Things move fast now. Messages arrive.

    Reversed: Slow down. Rushing will tangle it.

  • Nine of Wands

    Upright: Tired but nearly there. Hold on.

    Reversed: You do not have to fight everything alone.

  • Ten of Wands

    Upright: Carrying too much. Put something down.

    Reversed: You are finally letting go of a burden.

  • Page of Wands

    Upright: Curious and eager. Good news, a new idea.

    Reversed: Big ideas, no follow-through. Pick one.

  • Knight of Wands

    Upright: Bold and fast. Go for it.

    Reversed: Haste and temper. Count to ten.

  • Queen of Wands

    Upright: Confident, warm and magnetic. Shine.

    Reversed: Your fire is low. Feed it before you give it away.

  • King of Wands

    Upright: Lead with vision. People will follow.

    Reversed: Impatient with others. Lead gently.

Cups

Water: feelings, love, friendship and intuition.

  • Ace of Cups

    Upright: New love, new feeling. The cup overflows.

    Reversed: Feelings held back. Let them out.

  • Two of Cups

    Upright: A real connection. Two hearts meet.

    Reversed: A little out of step with someone. Talk.

  • Three of Cups

    Upright: Friends and celebration. Raise a glass.

    Reversed: Too much socialising, or not enough. Balance.

  • Four of Cups

    Upright: Bored and closed off. Look up: something is being offered.

    Reversed: Ready to say yes to life again.

  • Five of Cups

    Upright: Grieving what spilled. Two cups still stand behind you.

    Reversed: Healing. Turning back towards what remains.

  • Six of Cups

    Upright: Sweet memories and kindness. A gift from the past.

    Reversed: Living in the past. Today needs you.

  • Seven of Cups

    Upright: Too many dreams to choose from. Not all are real.

    Reversed: Clarity. You know which one you want.

  • Eight of Cups

    Upright: Walking away from what no longer fills you.

    Reversed: Afraid to leave, or leaving too soon. Be sure.

  • Nine of Cups

    Upright: The wish card. What you want is coming.

    Reversed: Be careful what you wish for. Want it for the right reasons.

  • Ten of Cups

    Upright: Happiness at home. A rainbow kind of day.

    Reversed: Small cracks at home. Love mends them.

  • Page of Cups

    Upright: A sweet surprise or a tender message.

    Reversed: Feelings hurt easily today. Be gentle.

  • Knight of Cups

    Upright: A romantic offer. Follow your heart.

    Reversed: Moody, or all promise and no action.

  • Queen of Cups

    Upright: Kind, intuitive, caring. Trust your feelings.

    Reversed: Pouring from an empty cup. Fill yours.

  • King of Cups

    Upright: Calm in the storm. Steady heart, clear head.

    Reversed: Feelings bottled up. Let them breathe.

Swords

Air: thoughts, words, conflict and the truth.

  • Ace of Swords

    Upright: A breakthrough. Sudden clarity.

    Reversed: Muddled thinking. Wait for the fog to clear.

  • Two of Swords

    Upright: Stuck between two choices. Take the blindfold off.

    Reversed: The decision is ready to be made.

  • Three of Swords

    Upright: Heartache. It hurts, and it will heal.

    Reversed: Recovering. The worst is behind you.

  • Four of Swords

    Upright: Rest. Recover before the next step.

    Reversed: Restless. Time to get moving again.

  • Five of Swords

    Upright: A hollow win. Is it worth the fight?

    Reversed: Making peace after a conflict.

  • Six of Swords

    Upright: Moving on to calmer water.

    Reversed: Unfinished business is following you.

  • Seven of Swords

    Upright: Something sneaky. Keep your plans close.

    Reversed: The truth comes out. Come clean.

  • Eight of Swords

    Upright: Feeling trapped. The bindings are looser than you think.

    Reversed: Freeing yourself. You can walk out.

  • Nine of Swords

    Upright: Worry at night. It is rarely as bad as 3 a.m. says.

    Reversed: The worry is easing. Talk it through.

  • Ten of Swords

    Upright: Rock bottom. The only way now is up.

    Reversed: Recovery begins. The dawn is coming.

  • Page of Swords

    Upright: Curious and sharp. Ask the questions.

    Reversed: Gossip or hasty words. Think first.

  • Knight of Swords

    Upright: Charging ahead. Fast, but are you aimed?

    Reversed: Reckless. Slow down before someone gets hurt.

  • Queen of Swords

    Upright: Clear, honest and fair. Say what you mean.

    Reversed: Too sharp. Soften the edges.

  • King of Swords

    Upright: Clear thinking and truth. Decide with your head.

    Reversed: Cold logic. Let a little heart in.

Pentacles

Earth: money, work, home and the body.

  • Ace of Pentacles

    Upright: A new opportunity, solid and real.

    Reversed: An opportunity slipping by. Look again.

  • Two of Pentacles

    Upright: Juggling. Stay light on your feet.

    Reversed: Too many balls in the air. Drop one.

  • Three of Pentacles

    Upright: Teamwork and good craft. Build it together.

    Reversed: Not quite in sync with the team.

  • Four of Pentacles

    Upright: Holding on tight. Safe, but a little stuck.

    Reversed: Loosen your grip. Share a little.

  • Five of Pentacles

    Upright: Out in the cold. Help is closer than it looks.

    Reversed: Things are getting warmer. Recovery.

  • Six of Pentacles

    Upright: Giving and receiving. Generosity returns.

    Reversed: Strings attached. Give freely or not at all.

  • Seven of Pentacles

    Upright: Patience. The harvest is growing.

    Reversed: Effort without reward. Change the plan.

  • Eight of Pentacles

    Upright: Practice and care. Keep honing your craft.

    Reversed: Perfectionism, or going through the motions.

  • Nine of Pentacles

    Upright: Comfort you earned yourself. Enjoy it.

    Reversed: Working so hard you forget to enjoy it.

  • Ten of Pentacles

    Upright: Lasting security. Family and roots.

    Reversed: A wobble in the foundations. Shore it up.

  • Page of Pentacles

    Upright: A new skill or a good offer. Study it.

    Reversed: Procrastinating. Take the first small step.

  • Knight of Pentacles

    Upright: Slow and steady wins this.

    Reversed: Stuck in a rut. Shake up the routine.

  • Queen of Pentacles

    Upright: Warm, practical and nurturing. Home is good.

    Reversed: Tending everyone but yourself.

  • King of Pentacles

    Upright: Abundance and steady success.

    Reversed: Chasing more. You already have enough.

Questions

Is this tarot reading free?

Yes. There is no sign-up and nothing to pay. The cards are drawn in your browser, and nothing about your question is sent anywhere.

Which tarot deck is this?

The Rider-Waite-Smith deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith and first published in 1909. It is the deck most guides and readers learn with, and its original art is in the public domain.

How are the cards drawn?

Fairly. The whole 78-card deck is shuffled with your device’s secure random numbers, and each card has an even chance of landing upright or reversed.

What does a reversed card mean?

A card that lands upside down. It usually softens, delays or turns inward what the card means upright, as in the reversed meanings below.

Is my card of the day the same as the one in the room?

Yes. The daily tarot on the desk in the room and Today’s card here are the same card. You draw it once, and it stays yours until midnight.

How do yes or no tarot answers work?

Each card leans yes, no or maybe. Upright, it gives that answer; reversed, a yes becomes “not yet” and a no becomes “probably not”.