Reading the Tarot Cards
Welcome to the World of Tarot at aromaG’s
Tarot has long been a wellspring of symbolism, insight, and spiritual guidance—and here at AromaG’s Botanica, we honor that tradition in our work every day. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just beginning to explore the cards, this page was created to help you deepen your connection to the tarot. Think of it as your quick-reference guide to the meanings behind each card.
But there’s something a little more personal behind this chart.
Every web order we ship includes a special packet of magical goodies—and inside that envelope is a single tarot card, chosen just for you. It’s our way of sending a message from Spirit straight to your hands.
That one card might offer encouragement, insight, or simply nudge your thoughts in a new direction. Use the guide on this page to unlock its traditional meaning—but also trust your own intuition. Tarot is, above all, a personal journey, and your interpretation of its symbols matters most.
So as you explore the meanings, let that card speak to you. It was meant to find you.
THE MAJOR ARCANA
0: The Fool: Starting over, being hopeful, and having faith in life
1: The Magician: Action, the ability to make things happen
2: The High Priestess: Doing nothing, going inside, and the supernatural, instinct
3: The Empress: Plenty, care, fertility, and life in full bloom! Motherhood, nurturing
4: The Emperor: Order, strength, control, and authority
5: The Hierophant: Traditions, institutions, society, and the rules that govern it
6: The Lovers: Love, desire, choice, and coming together
7: The Chariot: Moving, making progress, and coming together, holding steady
8: Strengths: bravery, hidden strength, and stepping into your animal self
9: The Hermit: Mindfulness, silence, and meditation, one day at a time
10: Wheel of Fortune: Waves, shifts, and ups and downs, anything can happen
11: Justice: Balance, fairness, and equality, unbiased decisions
12: The Hanged Man: Giving up, getting a new viewpoint, and becoming wiser
13: Death: The end of something, change, abruptness
14: Temperance means balance, moderation, and common sense, flow
15: The Devil: Bad habits, addiction, and giving up your power
16: The Tower: Fall of stable structures, freedom, and sudden understanding
17: The Star: Peace, hope, and a good sign!
18: The Moon: secrets, dreams, and the mind
19: The Sun: Good luck, happiness, and everything will be fine
20: Judgment: Rebirth, a new phase, a calling from within
21: The World: completion, wholeness, achievement, and joy in living
THE MINOR ARCANA
SWORDS
King: Serious, in charge, logical, and focused on the mind and brain
Queen is smart, writes well, talks to people, but is cold, and she cuts through the nonsense.
Knight: Determined, fierce, and bold in pursuing goals
Page—not stable mentally or intellectually, acts without thought
Ace of Swords means a new start, a sudden chance or idea, and clarity.
2: Not Making Up Your Mind
3: Breakup and deception
4: rest, meditation, and vacation
5: Mind games and anger
6: getting help, leaving, and going somewhere better
7: hidden plans, theft, stealing joy or confidence
8: Feeling helpless and stuck, self-imposed problems
9: Anxiety and an overactive mind
10: giving up, feeling depressed, hurting yourself
CUPS
King: We need to recognize our deepest thoughts and not block them out.
Queen: caring for others emotionally, intelligent, and sensitive
Knights are romantic, daring, and follow their hearts.
Page: Creative, motivated, and learning how to be an artist
Ace of Cups means happiness and emotional satisfaction.
2: relationship, desire, and compatibility
3: a party, having fun with friends, and laughing
4: Being bored or unhappy with what is being offered
5: focusing on the bad things and feeling sorry for yourself
6: sweetness, kindness, and help
7: so many options! Making no choice and getting lost in daydreams
8: Giving up something to find something better
9: self-indulgence and pleasure
10: mental happiness, success, and bliss
WANDS
King: focused on career, grown, and passionate
Queen: Sure of herself, focused, and full of life’s joys
Knight: A daring, risk-taking person who follows his heart.
Page: motivated and excited about work and life
Ace of Wands: Fresh starts, creative sparks, and fresh ideas
2: Thinking and deciding what to do with one’s life
3: Getting what you deserve for your hard work
4: Happy times, safety, and home
5: Competition, small fights, or disagreements
6: Achievement, success, and praise
7: Being on guard and defense
8: Speed; things happen quickly
9: Pessimism, getting ready for the worst
10: Feeling suffocated, worn out, or like you have too many tasks
PENTACLES
King: Enjoys the good life such as food, drink, and fun, and is well off financially.
Queen: sound in mind and body, stable, and calm
Knight: Careful, smart, and slow to move forward.
Page: Student, dedication to learning
Ace of Pentacles: Money, a clear sense of your life’s meaning, and goals.
2: Balance and doing many things at once
3: meaningful work, enjoying one’s work, and a good job
4: Putting things away, feeling poor, and holding back because of fear
5: Minor money issues, health issues, and a sense of being outsider
6: Kindness, taking and giving help
7: Patience, while you wait for your goals to come true
8. Focused work, hard work, and setting the groundwork
9: Comforts like luxury, rest, money, and things
10: Making money and having good work relationships