Tarot Cheat Sheet: All 78 Cards
A free printable reference with upright and reversed keywords and a yes or no lean for every card. No email, no sign-up, just download and print.
Major Arcana · the 22 great archetypes of the deck
| Card | Upright | Reversed | Yes / no |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fool | beginnings, curiosity, openness | hesitation, carelessness, holding back | Yes |
| The Magician | skill, focus, initiative | scattered energy, manipulation, untapped talent | Yes |
| The High Priestess | intuition, stillness, inner knowing | ignored instincts, secrets, disconnection | Maybe |
| The Empress | nurturing, abundance, creativity | neglecting self, overgiving, creative block | Yes |
| The Emperor | structure, stability, leadership | rigidity, control, chaos | Yes |
| The Hierophant | tradition, learning, guidance | rebellion, dogma, questioning norms | Yes |
| The Lovers | connection, choice, harmony | disharmony, misaligned values, indecision | Yes |
| The Chariot | determination, momentum, willpower | lost direction, scattered effort, frustration | Yes |
| Strength | courage, compassion, patience | self-doubt, impatience, harshness | Yes |
| The Hermit | solitude, reflection, wisdom | isolation, loneliness, avoidance | Maybe |
| Wheel of Fortune | cycles, change, turning points | resistance to change, delays, repeating patterns | Maybe |
| Justice | fairness, truth, accountability | unfairness, avoidance, bias | Maybe |
| The Hanged Man | pause, surrender, new perspective | stalling, resistance, indecision | Maybe |
| Death | endings, transformation, release | clinging, fear of change, stagnation | No |
| Temperance | balance, moderation, patience | excess, imbalance, impatience | Yes |
| The Devil | attachment, temptation, habits | release, awareness, breaking free | No |
| The Tower | sudden change, revelation, upheaval | avoiding change, delayed disruption, fear of upheaval | No |
| The Star | hope, renewal, inspiration | discouragement, disconnection, lost faith | Yes |
| The Moon | uncertainty, dreams, intuition | clarity returning, confusion, hidden fears | Maybe |
| The Sun | joy, vitality, clarity | dimmed joy, overconfidence, temporary clouds | Yes |
| Judgement | awakening, reflection, renewal | self-criticism, hesitation, ignoring a calling | Yes |
| The World | completion, wholeness, fulfillment | unfinished business, delays, lack of closure | Yes |
Wands · fire, drive and creative spark
| Card | Upright | Reversed | Yes / no |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace of Wands | raw inspiration, creative spark, new venture | stalled start, scattered energy, creative doubt | Yes |
| Two of Wands | planning, future vision, bold choices | fear of choosing, overplanning, playing safe | Maybe |
| Three of Wands | expansion, foresight, early progress | delays, frustration, plans outgrown | Yes |
| Four of Wands | celebration, homecoming, stability | tension at home, unrecognized effort, not belonging | Yes |
| Five of Wands | competition, friction, clashing ideas | avoided conflict, easing tension, fatigue | Maybe |
| Six of Wands | recognition, victory, confidence | unnoticed effort, need for approval, self-doubt | Yes |
| Seven of Wands | perseverance, standing firm, boundaries | exhaustion, overwhelm, giving ground | Maybe |
| Eight of Wands | speed, momentum, news arriving | delays, crossed signals, haste | Yes |
| Nine of Wands | resilience, persistence, last stretch | burnout, defensiveness, old wounds | Maybe |
| Ten of Wands | burden, overcommitment, responsibility | release, delegation, setting limits | No |
| Page of Wands | curiosity, exploration, fresh passion | restlessness, scattered ideas, hesitation | Yes |
| Knight of Wands | boldness, adventure, passion | recklessness, impatience, unfinished plans | Yes |
| Queen of Wands | confidence, warmth, charisma | self-doubt, burnout, jealousy | Yes |
| King of Wands | visionary leadership, conviction, entrepreneurial spirit | overbearing, impatience, empty promises | Yes |
Cups · feelings, love and intuition
| Card | Upright | Reversed | Yes / no |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace of Cups | new love, emotional renewal, compassion | blocked feelings, emotional fatigue, self-love | Yes |
| Two of Cups | partnership, mutual attraction, harmony | imbalance, misunderstanding, drifting apart | Yes |
| Three of Cups | friendship, celebration, community | overindulgence, gossip, loneliness in crowds | Yes |
| Four of Cups | apathy, contemplation, missed offers | renewed interest, awareness, chosen solitude | No |
| Five of Cups | grief, regret, disappointment | acceptance, forgiveness, moving on | No |
| Six of Cups | nostalgia, innocence, childhood memories | stuck in the past, idealized memories, outgrowing roles | Yes |
| Seven of Cups | choices, daydreams, illusion | clarity, discernment, overwhelm | Maybe |
| Eight of Cups | walking away, seeking meaning, letting go | indecision, fear of leaving, avoidance | No |
| Nine of Cups | contentment, wishes, satisfaction | hollow success, indulgence, unmet desires | Yes |
| Ten of Cups | emotional fulfillment, family harmony, belonging | family tension, unmet ideals, disconnection | Yes |
| Page of Cups | intuition, creative messages, sensitivity | emotional immaturity, creative block, escapism | Yes |
| Knight of Cups | romance, charm, idealism | moodiness, unrealistic expectations, unreliability | Yes |
| Queen of Cups | emotional intelligence, intuition, compassion | lost boundaries, absorbing emotions, self-neglect | Yes |
| King of Cups | emotional balance, wise counsel, diplomacy | suppressed feelings, moodiness, manipulation | Yes |
Swords · thought, truth and conflict
| Card | Upright | Reversed | Yes / no |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace of Swords | clarity, breakthrough, truth | confusion, overthinking, harsh words | Yes |
| Two of Swords | indecision, stalemate, avoidance | information overload, release, hard choice | Maybe |
| Three of Swords | heartache, grief, painful truth | healing, forgiveness, lingering sorrow | No |
| Four of Swords | rest, recovery, contemplation | restlessness, burnout, returning | Maybe |
| Five of Swords | conflict, hollow victory, self-interest | reconciliation, regret, letting go of grudges | No |
| Six of Swords | transition, moving on, calmer waters | resistance to change, unfinished business, stuck | Yes |
| Seven of Swords | strategy, discretion, resourcefulness | confession, coming clean, self-deception | No |
| Eight of Swords | feeling trapped, self-limiting beliefs, fear | release, new perspective, freedom | No |
| Nine of Swords | worry, sleeplessness, anxiety | relief, speaking up, inner turmoil | No |
| Ten of Swords | ending, rock bottom, release | recovery, renewal, resisting an ending | No |
| Page of Swords | curiosity, new ideas, learning | gossip, hasty words, scattered focus | Maybe |
| Knight of Swords | action, ambition, directness | impulsiveness, haste, scattered energy | Yes |
| Queen of Swords | perception, independence, clear boundaries | coldness, harsh judgement, bitterness | Yes |
| King of Swords | authority, integrity, reason | manipulation, rigidity, control | Yes |
Pentacles · work, effort and the material world
| Card | Upright | Reversed | Yes / no |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace of Pentacles | opportunity, new beginning, grounding | missed chance, poor planning, delay | Yes |
| Two of Pentacles | balance, adaptability, juggling | overcommitment, disorganization, overwhelm | Maybe |
| Three of Pentacles | teamwork, craftsmanship, collaboration | poor coordination, unclear roles, lack of recognition | Yes |
| Four of Pentacles | security, conservation, control | letting go, generosity, release | Maybe |
| Five of Pentacles | hardship, isolation, feeling left out | recovery, accepting help, returning warmth | No |
| Six of Pentacles | generosity, fair exchange, giving and receiving | strings attached, imbalance, one-sided giving | Yes |
| Seven of Pentacles | patience, assessment, long-term effort | impatience, frustration, doubt | Maybe |
| Eight of Pentacles | diligence, mastery, practice | perfectionism, drudgery, rushing | Yes |
| Nine of Pentacles | self-sufficiency, refinement, independence | overwork, loneliness, insecurity | Yes |
| Ten of Pentacles | legacy, family, lasting foundations | family tension, restrictive expectations, instability | Yes |
| Page of Pentacles | studiousness, new skill, practical ambition | procrastination, lack of focus, self-doubt | Yes |
| Knight of Pentacles | reliability, persistence, routine | stagnation, boredom, stubbornness | Yes |
| Queen of Pentacles | nurturing, practical care, comfort | self-neglect, imbalance, overgiving | Yes |
| King of Pentacles | stability, responsible leadership, stewardship | rigidity, status-seeking, control | Yes |
Want to know which cards are yours? Try the tarot birth card calculator, or practice with a three-card reading.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tarot cheat sheet really free?
Yes. The PDF is free to download and print for personal use, with no account, email address or sign-up. Just click the download button and save it.
What is on the cheat sheet?
All 78 cards in three pages: the Major Arcana, then Wands and Cups, then Swords and Pentacles. Each card shows three upright keywords, three reversed keywords and whether it leans yes, no or maybe.
How should a beginner use a tarot cheat sheet?
Keep it next to your deck while you practice. Look at the card first and notice your own impression, then check the keywords to fill in the gaps. Over time you will reach for the sheet less and less.
Where can I read the full meaning of a card?
Every card name in the table below links to its full Omoy page, with symbolism, love, career and money readings, advice and common questions.
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