Major Arcana Meanings in Spanish: The 22 Cards
The 22 Major Arcana are the backbone of the tarot — the big chapters of your story, from El Loco to El Mundo. Below you will find every card with its bilingual name and its core meaning, written in plain English. And when you want these cards read for your own life, our tarot readers are one phone call away: every reading is conducted entirely in Spanish, 24/7, anywhere in the U.S. Se habla español, siempre.
The 22 cards, one by one
These are the meanings our readers work with by phone every day. This page is part of our full guide to tarot card meanings in Spanish, where the Minor Arcana and the suits live.
0 · The Fool — El Loco
A fresh start with no map. El Loco asks you to trust the first step — a move, a new relationship, a leap at work. In a reading he often marks the moment right before a big yes.
I · The Magician — El Mago
You already hold every tool you need. El Mago points to talent, willpower and the right moment to act. When he appears, the question shifts from “can I?” to “when do I start?”
II · The High Priestess — La Sacerdotisa
Intuition over evidence. She guards what has not been said out loud — secrets, hunches, the answer you already feel. Her counsel: listen inward before you decide.
III · The Empress — La Emperatriz
Abundance, creativity and care. She rules everything that grows: a pregnancy, a project, a love that is maturing. Nurture it and it flourishes.
IV · The Emperor — El Emperador
Order, authority and solid ground. He speaks of contracts, bosses, fathers and decisions that need structure rather than emotion. Build on rock, not on sand.
V · The Hierophant — El Sumo Sacerdote
Tradition and sound advice. Expect weddings, formal commitments or a mentor worth hearing. He favors the proven path over the shortcut.
VI · The Lovers — Los Enamorados
A choice of the heart. Beyond romance, this card marks a crossroads where you must pick what you truly value. Chosen honestly, the bond deepens.
VII · The Chariot — El Carro
Victory through will. Opposing forces pull at you, yet you hold the reins. Keep your direction and the obstacle turns into momentum — often travel, a move or a hard-won goal.
VIII · Strength — La Fuerza
Courage of the quiet kind. La Fuerza tames the lion with patience, not force — wise counsel for conflicts at home or at work. Gentleness wins what pressure cannot.
IX · The Hermit — El Ermitaño
A lantern in the dark. Time alone, study, an honest look within. His answers arrive slowly, but they arrive true.
X · Wheel of Fortune — La Rueda de la Fortuna
The cycle turns. What was stuck starts moving — luck, timing, a twist you did not plan. Ride the change instead of fighting it.
XI · Justice — La Justicia
Balance and consequence. Papers, courts, agreements and karmic accounts come due. If you acted fairly, the verdict favors you.
XII · The Hanged Man — El Colgado
The pause that changes everything. Nothing advances until you look at it upside down. A sacrifice now buys clarity later.
XIII · Death — La Muerte
Not an ending to fear, but a door. La Muerte closes a cycle completely so a new one can begin clean. The sooner you release, the sooner it arrives.
XIV · Temperance — La Templanza
Healing and the middle path. Mixing opposites — passion with calm, effort with rest — restores what was strained. Recovery is already underway.
XV · The Devil — El Diablo
The chain you could take off. Attachments, jealousy, vices, a relationship that binds more than it loves. Naming it is half the escape.
XVI · The Tower — La Torre
The sudden truth. What falls was standing on a weak base; the crash hurts, but it frees the ground. After La Torre, you rebuild stronger.
XVII · The Star — La Estrella
Hope after the storm. Wishes, inspiration and quiet protection shine over you. One of the most reassuring cards a reader can turn.
XVIII · The Moon — La Luna
Not everything is what it appears. Doubts, mixed signals, someone not showing their full hand. Wait for daylight before you commit.
XIX · The Sun — El Sol
The clearest yes in the deck. Success, joy, children, vitality — whatever you asked about, it warms. Enjoy it without suspicion.
XX · Judgement — El Juicio
The call to rise. Something from the past returns — a person, an opportunity, a verdict — and asks for your answer. This time you answer with experience.
XXI · The World — El Mundo
Completion and reward. The long cycle ends well: the goal reached, the trip taken, the circle closed. Celebrate, then choose your next horizon.
Why hear these cards in Spanish
A list of meanings is a starting point; a reading is a conversation. When La Torre or Los Enamorados lands on your question, what matters is how it speaks to your job, your marriage, your decision — and that conversation flows best in the language you feel in. Our tarot readers are native Spanish speakers who grew up with these cards, and every reading is conducted entirely in Spanish, from hello to goodbye.
If you are new here, start with our main page on psychic readings in Spanish or meet our Spanish-speaking psychics. When you are ready, pick your minutes below, pay securely online and call +1 (786) 209-1710 — any state, any hour.