Upright and reversed keywords for all 78 Rider–Waite cards. Filter by suit or search by name.

CardCard	UprightUpright	ReversedReversed
The FoolThe Fool	UprightNew beginnings · Adventure · Innocence	ReversedStagnation · Recklessness · Unclear direction
The MagicianThe Magician	UprightCreation · Willpower · Taking action	ReversedEmpty talk · Lack of focus · Untapped talent
The High PriestessThe High Priestess	UprightIntuition · Still observation · Inner wisdom	ReversedIgnoring intuition · Surface judgment
The EmpressThe Empress	UprightAbundance · Nurturing · Sensual beauty	ReversedOverdependence · Blocked creativity
The EmperorThe Emperor	UprightOrder · Authority · Solid foundation	ReversedTyranny · Rigidity · Excessive control
The HierophantThe Hierophant	UprightTradition · Belief · Spiritual guidance	ReversedDogma · Blind conformity · Breaking with convention
The LoversThe Lovers	UprightLove · Union · Choosing values	ReversedImbalance · Hesitation · Value conflict
The ChariotThe Chariot	UprightVictory · Mastery · Forward drive	ReversedLoss of control · Blocked · Opposing directions
StrengthStrength	UprightCourage · Resilience · Taming the inner self	ReversedSelf-doubt · Inner imbalance
The HermitThe Hermit	UprightSolitude · Seeking · Inner light	ReversedIsolation · Withdrawal · Refusing guidance
Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune	UprightTurning point · Cycle · Flowing with change	ReversedAgainst the tide · Resisting change · Ill luck
JusticeJustice	UprightFairness · Balance · Clear cause and effect	ReversedImbalance · Prejudice · Evading responsibility
The Hanged ManThe Hanged Man	UprightShift in perspective · Waiting · Necessary sacrifice	ReversedFutility · Delays · Needless sacrifice
DeathDeath	UprightEnding · Transformation · Break to rebuild	ReversedResisting endings · Stagnation
TemperanceTemperance	UprightHarmony · Patience · Just the right measure	ReversedImbalance · Impatience · Excess
The DevilThe Devil	UprightDesire · Bondage · Facing the shadow	ReversedBreaking free · Awakening · Regaining freedom
The TowerThe Tower	UprightUpheaval · Awakening · Tear down and rebuild	ReversedAvoiding disaster · Fear of change
The StarThe Star	UprightHope · Healing · Quiet faith	ReversedDisappointment · Shaken faith
The MoonThe Moon	UprightMist · Dreams · Subconscious stirrings	ReversedMist clearing · Fears receding
The SunThe Sun	UprightJoy · Success · Open clarity	ReversedDelayed success · Over-optimism
JudgementJudgement	UprightAwakening · Calling · Rebirth	ReversedSelf-doubt · Missing the call
The WorldThe World	UprightCompletion · Wholeness · Reaching the end	ReversedUnfinished business · No closure
Ace of WandsAce of Wands	UprightSpark of inspiration · Seed of action	ReversedDelay · Cooling passion
Two of WandsTwo of Wands	UprightPlanning · Surveying the world	ReversedTimidity · Narrow outlook
Three of WandsThree of Wands	UprightForesight · First results	ReversedSetbacks · Delayed plans
Four of WandsFour of Wands	UprightCelebration · Milestone reached	ReversedUnsteady ground · Transition
Five of WandsFive of Wands	UprightCompetition · Friction · Clashing views	ReversedResolving conflict · Avoiding wasted energy
Six of WandsSix of Wands	UprightTriumph · Public recognition	ReversedHollow victory · Unmet expectations
Seven of WandsSeven of Wands	UprightHolding the line · Standing alone	ReversedWavering defense · Outnumbered
Eight of WandsEight of Wands	UprightSwift progress · News arriving	ReversedDelays · Hasty action
Nine of WandsNine of Wands	UprightPerseverance · Last stand	ReversedExhaustion · Over-defensiveness
Ten of WandsTen of Wands	UprightHeavy burden · Near the end	ReversedOverwhelmed · Learning to let go
Page of WandsPage of Wands	UprightEager messenger · Ready to go	ReversedShort-lived enthusiasm · Delayed news
Knight of WandsKnight of Wands	UprightDrive · Adventurous spirit	ReversedRecklessness · Impulsive action
Queen of WandsQueen of Wands	UprightConfidence · Warm charisma	ReversedDemanding · Hidden jealousy
King of WandsKing of Wands	UprightLeadership · Vision and boldness	ReversedAutocracy · Unrealistic demands
Ace of CupsAce of Cups	UprightEmotional beginning · Full heart	ReversedBlocked feeling · Emptiness
Two of CupsTwo of Cups	UprightConnection · Mutual attraction	ReversedDiscord · Imbalanced bond
Three of CupsThree of Cups	UprightCelebration · Friendship · Reunion	ReversedExcess · Clique gossip
Four of CupsFour of Cups	UprightApathy · Missing what's offered	ReversedRenewed spirit · Accepting new chance
Five of CupsFive of Cups	UprightLoss · Dwelling on regret	ReversedMoving on · Accepting reality
Six of CupsSix of Cups	UprightNostalgia · Innocence · Reunion	ReversedLiving in the past · Refusing to grow
Seven of CupsSeven of Cups	UprightFantasies · Many choices	ReversedSeeing clearly · Making choices
Eight of CupsEight of Cups	UprightWalking away · Seeking deeper meaning	ReversedHesitation · Afraid to release
Nine of CupsNine of Cups	UprightWishes fulfilled · Contentment	ReversedComplacency · Surface pleasure
Ten of CupsTen of Cups	UprightHarmony · Domestic bliss	ReversedFalse harmony · Value divides
Page of CupsPage of Cups	UprightIntuitive message · Creative spark	ReversedMoodiness · Escaping reality
Knight of CupsKnight of Cups	UprightRomantic invitation · Following the heart	ReversedEmpty promises · Over-sentimentality
Queen of CupsQueen of Cups	UprightEmpathy · Gentle intuition	ReversedEmotional overflow · Oversensitivity
King of CupsKing of Cups	UprightEmotional mastery · Mature compassion	ReversedEmotional suppression · Mood swings
Ace of SwordsAce of Swords	UprightTruth · Clarity · Breakthrough	ReversedConfusion · Misjudgment
Two of SwordsTwo of Swords	UprightStalemate · Uneasy balance	ReversedBreaking point · Forced choice
Three of SwordsThree of Swords	UprightHeartbreak · Piercing sorrow	ReversedHealing begins · Release
Four of SwordsFour of Swords	UprightRest · Temporary withdrawal	ReversedReturn · Resting too long
Five of SwordsFive of Swords	UprightPyrrhic victory · Costly conflict	ReversedLetting go · Mending ties
Six of SwordsSix of Swords	UprightTransition · Toward calm waters	ReversedUnable to leave · Past entanglements
Seven of SwordsSeven of Swords	UprightStrategy · Acting in secret	ReversedConfession · Plans exposed
Eight of SwordsEight of Swords	UprightSelf-binding · Trapped mind	ReversedBreaking free · Seeing a way out
Nine of SwordsNine of Swords	UprightAnxiety · Sleepless nights	ReversedEmerging from nightmare · Hope returns
Ten of SwordsTen of Swords	UprightRock bottom · Painful ending	ReversedBouncing back · Slow recovery
Page of SwordsPage of Swords	UprightCuriosity · Quick wit · Alertness	ReversedCareless words · Prying
Knight of SwordsKnight of Swords	UprightCharging ahead · Swift action	ReversedRashness · Lack of planning
Queen of SwordsQueen of Swords	UprightClear-minded · Firm boundaries	ReversedSharp tongue · Heavy guard
King of SwordsKing of Swords	UprightRational authority · Clear judgment	ReversedColdness · Abusing power
Ace of PentaclesAce of Pentacles	UprightOpportunity · Seed of prosperity	ReversedMissed chance · Unstable foundation
Two of PentaclesTwo of Pentacles	UprightBalance · Flexible juggling	ReversedSpread too thin · Lost balance
Three of PentaclesThree of Pentacles	UprightCollaboration · Skill recognized	ReversedPoor teamwork · Mediocrity
Four of PentaclesFour of Pentacles	UprightHolding fast · Controlling resources	ReversedStinginess · Fear of loss
Five of PentaclesFive of Pentacles	UprightHardship · Companions in the cold	ReversedTurning point · Accepting help
Six of PentaclesSix of Pentacles	UprightGiving and receiving · Flow of resources	ReversedUnequal exchange · Strings attached
Seven of PentaclesSeven of Pentacles	UprightAssessing the harvest · Patient waiting	ReversedLittle yield · Impatience
Eight of PentaclesEight of Pentacles	UprightFocused craft · Honing skill	ReversedShoddy work · Repetition without gain
Nine of PentaclesNine of Pentacles	UprightSelf-sufficiency · Comfort · Independence	ReversedFacade · Over-reliance
Ten of PentaclesTen of Pentacles	UprightLegacy · Family estate · Lasting wealth	ReversedFamily strife · Financial risk
Page of PentaclesPage of Pentacles	UprightEagerness to learn · Solid start	ReversedInattentive · Leaving unfinished
Knight of PentaclesKnight of Pentacles	UprightDiligence · Steady steps	ReversedStagnation · Slow progress
Queen of PentaclesQueen of Pentacles	UprightPractical care · Secure abundance	ReversedAnxious grasping · Buried in chores
King of PentaclesKing of Pentacles	UprightProsperity · Stability · Business acumen	ReversedHoarding · Fixated on material

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