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Tarot Card Meanings in Spanish: All 78 Cards
This is our complete reference of tarot card meanings in Spanish: all 78 tarot cards, each one listed with its name in English and in Spanish — because when you call us for a tarot reading in Spanish, your reader will say «La Torre», «El Carro» or «As de Copas», and we want you to recognize every card she names.
For each card you will find its classic element, planet or zodiac sign, followed by short upright and reversed keywords. Use the list as a map, not as the territory: the keywords tell you what a card tends to speak about, and a live reader tells you what it is saying to you. The deck is organized in five groups — the 22 Major Arcana and the four suits of the Minor Arcana: Wands (Bastos), Cups (Copas), Swords (Espadas) and Pentacles (Oros).
Major Arcana (Arcanos Mayores)
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The 22 Major Arcana — in Spanish, los Arcanos Mayores — carry the big chapters of a life: destiny, turning points, lessons that repeat until they are learned. When several of them appear together in a spread, the reading is talking about something that matters deeply, not about the small weather of the week. Each card below shows its traditional planet, sign or element.
- 0 · The Fool · El LocoElement: AirUpright: fresh start, innocence, spontaneity, trusting the road · Reversed: carelessness, cold feet, naivetyIn love: a bold new attraction · At work: dare to start over
- I · The Magician · El MagoPlanet: MercuryUpright: skill, focused will, resourcefulness, manifestation · Reversed: trickery, scattered talentIn love: charm that opens doors · At work: your skills get noticed
- II · The High Priestess · La SacerdotisaPlanet: MoonUpright: intuition, inner knowing, secrets, stillness · Reversed: ignored instincts, hidden agendasIn love: unspoken feelings surface slowly · At work: trust your quiet hunch
- III · The Empress · La EmperatrizPlanet: VenusUpright: abundance, nurturing, fertility, sensual comfort · Reversed: smothering, creative droughtIn love: affection blossoms and nurtures · At work: creative projects bear fruit
- IV · The Emperor · El EmperadorZodiac: AriesUpright: authority, structure, protection, discipline · Reversed: rigidity, domineering behaviorIn love: commitment and firm ground · At work: take charge, set rules
- V · The Hierophant · El HierofanteZodiac: TaurusUpright: tradition, mentorship, learning, shared beliefs · Reversed: dogma, breaking with conventionIn love: formal steps, serious intentions · At work: follow proven methods
- VI · The Lovers · Los EnamoradosZodiac: GeminiUpright: union, meaningful choice, attraction, harmony · Reversed: misalignment, temptation, doubtIn love: a defining choice arrives · At work: partnerships need alignment
- VII · The Chariot · El CarroZodiac: CancerUpright: determination, triumph, self-control, forward motion · Reversed: losing direction, stalled plansIn love: pursue who you want · At work: ambition wins the race
- VIII · Strength · La FuerzaZodiac: LeoUpright: quiet courage, patience, compassion, inner power · Reversed: self-doubt, raw nervesIn love: patience tames old wounds · At work: lead with calm firmness
- IX · The Hermit · El ErmitañoZodiac: VirgoUpright: soul-searching, solitude, wisdom, the lantern within · Reversed: isolation, withdrawalIn love: time alone brings answers · At work: step back and study
- X · Wheel of Fortune · La Rueda de la FortunaPlanet: JupiterUpright: turning point, luck, cycles, destiny in motion · Reversed: setbacks, resisting changeIn love: destiny stirs the romance · At work: a cycle turns favorable
- XI · Justice · La JusticiaZodiac: LibraUpright: fairness, truth, accountability, balance restored · Reversed: bias, unsettled accountsIn love: truth balances the bond · At work: contracts and fair outcomes
- XII · The Hanged Man · El ColgadoElement: WaterUpright: surrender, shifted viewpoint, sacred pause, letting go · Reversed: stalling, pointless sacrificeIn love: wait before you decide · At work: pause, rethink the plan
- XIII · Death · La MuerteZodiac: ScorpioUpright: transformation, endings that heal, rebirth · Reversed: clinging to the past, dreading changeIn love: a chapter closes, renewal · At work: reinvent your path
- XIV · Temperance · La TemplanzaZodiac: SagittariusUpright: balance, moderation, healing, the middle path · Reversed: excess, friction, impatienceIn love: healing through gentle compromise · At work: steady, measured progress
- XV · The Devil · El DiabloZodiac: CapricornUpright: attachment, temptation, materialism, unhealthy bonds · Reversed: breaking chains, reclaiming powerIn love: attraction that binds too tight · At work: golden handcuffs, review them
- XVI · The Tower · La TorrePlanet: MarsUpright: abrupt shake-up, revelation, collapse of the false · Reversed: disaster postponed, dreading the fallIn love: a truth shakes everything · At work: sudden restructuring, stay nimble
- XVII · The Star · La EstrellaZodiac: AquariusUpright: hope, renewal, inspiration, serenity after the storm · Reversed: discouragement, dimmed faithIn love: hope returns after hurt · At work: inspiration guides the goal
- XVIII · The Moon · La LunaZodiac: PiscesUpright: illusion, dreams, uncertainty, the subconscious speaking · Reversed: clarity returning, fears releasedIn love: doubts cloud the picture · At work: facts are missing, verify
- XIX · The Sun · El SolPlanet: SunUpright: joy, success, vitality, truth out in the open · Reversed: clouded optimism, delayed winsIn love: open, joyful affection · At work: success in plain sight
- XX · Judgement · El JuicioElement: FireUpright: awakening, reckoning, second chances, a calling · Reversed: harsh self-judgment, ignoring the callIn love: an old love resurfaces · At work: a career awakening
- XXI · The World · El MundoPlanet: SaturnUpright: completion, achievement, wholeness, wide horizons · Reversed: loose ends, almost thereIn love: a bond comes full circle · At work: completion, then bigger stages
Suit of Wands (Bastos) — Fire
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The Wands — los Bastos — belong to the element of Fire and speak the language of desire: ambition, work projects, creative energy, the courage to begin. When your reader lays down Bastos over the phone, the conversation is usually about what you are building and how much fuel you have for it. The numbered cards carry the classic decan of planet and fire sign; the court cards share the fire signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
- Ace of Wands · As de BastosSeed of FireUpright: spark, inspiration, bold beginning, desire · Reversed: false start, low drive
- Two of Wands · Dos de BastosMars in AriesUpright: planning, ambition, looking beyond the familiar · Reversed: playing it safe, restlessness
- Three of Wands · Tres de BastosSun in AriesUpright: expansion, momentum, results on the horizon · Reversed: delays, narrow vision
- Four of Wands · Cuatro de BastosVenus in AriesUpright: celebration, homecoming, stability, milestones · Reversed: shaky foundations, postponed joy
- Five of Wands · Cinco de BastosSaturn in LeoUpright: rivalry, friction, competing voices · Reversed: avoided conflict, tension easing
- Six of Wands · Seis de BastosJupiter in LeoUpright: victory, recognition, applause earned · Reversed: bruised ego, private wins
- Seven of Wands · Siete de BastosMars in LeoUpright: standing your ground, defense, perseverance · Reversed: feeling outnumbered, giving ground
- Eight of Wands · Ocho de BastosMercury in SagittariusUpright: speed, news in flight, swift progress, travel · Reversed: scattered energy, hold-ups
- Nine of Wands · Nueve de BastosMoon in SagittariusUpright: resilience, the last push, guarded hope · Reversed: burnout, suspicion
- Ten of Wands · Diez de BastosSaturn in SagittariusUpright: heavy load, duty, carrying more than your share · Reversed: delegating, setting burdens down
- Page of Wands · Sota de BastosFire signsUpright: enthusiasm, exploration, a daring message · Reversed: hasty ideas, fizzled passion
- Knight of Wands · Caballero de BastosFire signsUpright: adventure, impulse, charging ahead, charisma · Reversed: recklessness, flame without direction
- Queen of Wands · Reina de BastosFire signsUpright: confidence, warmth, magnetism, independence · Reversed: jealousy, demanding moods
- King of Wands · Rey de BastosFire signsUpright: vision, leadership, bold enterprise · Reversed: impulsive ruling, arrogance
Suit of Cups (Copas) — Water
The Cups — las Copas — are the suit of Water: love, family, friendship, memory and everything the heart holds. In our phone consultations this is the suit that appears most often, because most questions begin with a person we love. The numbered Copas follow the decans of the water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, and the court cards share those same signs.
- Ace of Cups · As de CopasSeed of WaterUpright: new love, open heart, emotional beginnings · Reversed: blocked feelings, emptiness
- Two of Cups · Dos de CopasVenus in CancerUpright: partnership, mutual attraction, two hearts in accord · Reversed: imbalance, a bond under strain
- Three of Cups · Tres de CopasMercury in CancerUpright: friendship, celebration, community, good company · Reversed: gossip, a third party
- Four of Cups · Cuatro de CopasMoon in CancerUpright: apathy, contemplation, an offer overlooked · Reversed: renewed interest, waking up
- Five of Cups · Cinco de CopasMars in ScorpioUpright: grief, regret, eyes fixed on what was lost · Reversed: acceptance, turning around
- Six of Cups · Seis de CopasSun in ScorpioUpright: nostalgia, sweet memories, reunions, kindness · Reversed: stuck in yesterday, outgrowing the past
- Seven of Cups · Siete de CopasVenus in ScorpioUpright: options, daydreams, wishful thinking · Reversed: choice made, illusions fading
- Eight of Cups · Ocho de CopasSaturn in PiscesUpright: leaving the table, seeking deeper meaning, a quiet exit · Reversed: fear of leaving, one more try
- Nine of Cups · Nueve de CopasJupiter in PiscesUpright: contentment, a wish granted, well-earned pleasure · Reversed: hollow satisfaction, wanting more
- Ten of Cups · Diez de CopasMars in PiscesUpright: family harmony, lasting happiness, emotional fulfillment · Reversed: strained home, broken harmony
- Page of Cups · Sota de CopasWater signsUpright: a tender message, curiosity of the heart, creative intuition · Reversed: immature reactions, moodiness
- Knight of Cups · Caballero de CopasWater signsUpright: romance, an invitation, chasing a feeling · Reversed: empty promises, drifting moods
- Queen of Cups · Reina de CopasWater signsUpright: empathy, emotional depth, care, psychic sensitivity · Reversed: oversensitivity, emotional dependence
- King of Cups · Rey de CopasWater signsUpright: emotional balance, diplomacy, calm counsel · Reversed: bottled-up emotion, quiet manipulation
Suit of Swords (Espadas) — Air
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The Swords — las Espadas — carry the element of Air: thought, words, truth, conflict and the decisions that cut one path away so another can open. They are honest cards, sometimes sharp ones, and a good reader softens nothing but explains everything. The numbered Espadas follow the decans of Libra, Aquarius and Gemini; the court cards share those air signs.
- Ace of Swords · As de EspadasSeed of AirUpright: breakthrough, clarity, truth cutting through · Reversed: confusion, words misused
- Two of Swords · Dos de EspadasMoon in LibraUpright: stalemate, a difficult choice, eyes covered · Reversed: truth revealed, a decision forced
- Three of Swords · Tres de EspadasSaturn in LibraUpright: heartbreak, sorrow, a painful truth · Reversed: healing, forgiveness beginning
- Four of Swords · Cuatro de EspadasJupiter in LibraUpright: rest, recovery, quiet retreat, truce · Reversed: restlessness, a pause imposed
- Five of Swords · Cinco de EspadasVenus in AquariusUpright: conflict, a hollow victory, discord · Reversed: reconciliation, old grudges
- Six of Swords · Seis de EspadasMercury in AquariusUpright: transition, calmer waters ahead, distance that heals · Reversed: unfinished business, a rough crossing
- Seven of Swords · Siete de EspadasMoon in AquariusUpright: strategy, secrecy, acting alone · Reversed: confession, a scheme exposed
- Eight of Swords · Ocho de EspadasJupiter in GeminiUpright: feeling trapped, self-imposed limits, doubt as a cage · Reversed: freedom found, new options
- Nine of Swords · Nueve de EspadasMars in GeminiUpright: anxiety, sleepless nights, worry magnified · Reversed: perspective, fears easing
- Ten of Swords · Diez de EspadasSun in GeminiUpright: a painful ending, rock bottom, betrayal · Reversed: recovery, the worst already behind
- Page of Swords · Sota de EspadasAir signsUpright: curiosity, vigilance, fresh ideas, questions · Reversed: gossip, scattered thinking
- Knight of Swords · Caballero de EspadasAir signsUpright: swift action, directness, a mission embraced · Reversed: haste, tactless words
- Queen of Swords · Reina de EspadasAir signsUpright: clear-eyed insight, honesty, hard-won independence · Reversed: coldness, cutting remarks
- King of Swords · Rey de EspadasAir signsUpright: intellect, strategy, fair authority · Reversed: cold logic, power misused
Suit of Pentacles (Oros) — Earth
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The Pentacles — los Oros — ground the deck in Earth: money, work, home, health and everything you can touch. If the name Oros sounds familiar, it is because the Spanish playing deck shares it — the full equivalences between the two decks are a little further down this page. The numbered Oros follow the decans of Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo; the court cards share those earth signs.
- Ace of Pentacles · As de OrosSeed of EarthUpright: opportunity, prosperity, a tangible beginning · Reversed: wasted opening, shaky finances
- Two of Pentacles · Dos de OrosJupiter in CapricornUpright: juggling priorities, adaptability, balance in motion · Reversed: overcommitment, dropped plates
- Three of Pentacles · Tres de OrosMars in CapricornUpright: teamwork, craftsmanship, skill recognized · Reversed: poor collaboration, careless work
- Four of Pentacles · Cuatro de OrosSun in CapricornUpright: security, saving, holding on tight · Reversed: greed, fear of losing, loosening the grip
- Five of Pentacles · Cinco de OrosMercury in TaurusUpright: hardship, feeling left out in the cold, strain · Reversed: recovery, doors reopening
- Six of Pentacles · Seis de OrosMoon in TaurusUpright: generosity, support, giving and receiving fairly · Reversed: conditional favors, one-sided giving
- Seven of Pentacles · Siete de OrosSaturn in TaurusUpright: patience, long-term effort, taking stock · Reversed: impatience, effort poorly invested
- Eight of Pentacles · Ocho de OrosSun in VirgoUpright: diligence, apprenticeship, mastery built daily · Reversed: monotony, corners cut
- Nine of Pentacles · Nueve de OrosVenus in VirgoUpright: independence, self-earned comfort, refinement · Reversed: overspending, success that feels lonely
- Ten of Pentacles · Diez de OrosMercury in VirgoUpright: legacy, family wealth, lasting stability · Reversed: disputes over what is shared, fragile roots
- Page of Pentacles · Sota de OrosEarth signsUpright: eagerness to learn, practical news, a new venture · Reversed: procrastination, distraction
- Knight of Pentacles · Caballero de OrosEarth signsUpright: reliability, methodical progress, quiet persistence · Reversed: stagnation, excessive caution
- Queen of Pentacles · Reina de OrosEarth signsUpright: practicality, a warm home, resourcefulness · Reversed: self-neglect, work crowding out life
- King of Pentacles · Rey de OrosEarth signsUpright: prosperity, business sense, steadfast support · Reversed: stubbornness, wealth over warmth
Spanish deck equivalences (Baraja Española)
Many of our callers grew up watching their mothers and grandmothers read the baraja española, so here is the bridge between the two decks. The four tarot suits translate directly: Pentacles are Oros (gold coins — money, work and home), Cups are Copas (love and the emotional world), Swords are Espadas (truth, worry and decisions) and Wands are Bastos (effort, energy and ambition). The differences matter too: the Spanish deck has 40 or 48 cards instead of 78, it has no Major Arcana, and its court holds sota, caballo and rey — there is no queen. Its numbers also speak more through position and neighboring cards than through fixed symbols. If your heart leans toward the family tradition, explore the Spanish deck (baraja española) meanings — our readers consult with both decks by phone.
How to read reversed cards
A reversed card — in Spanish, una carta invertida — is not an automatic bad omen. Read it as the same energy with a twist: blocked and waiting for an outlet, turned inward instead of expressed, arriving later than hoped, or slowly draining away. The Sun reversed is still the Sun; the joy is real, but something shades it. Three questions unlock almost any inversion: what is being held back, what is being overdone, and what is asking to be released? When our readers draw one during your call, they say «invertida» and tell you which of the three it is.
How to use these meanings in a reading in Spanish
Keywords are the skeleton of the tarot; a living reading puts flesh on them. The Three of Swords in a question about work is not the Three of Swords in a question about a marriage, and only the cards around it — and the voice asking — decide which face it shows. That is exactly what our tarot readers do by phone, entirely in Spanish: they take the card you now recognize from this list and tell you what it means in your situation, with names, timings and advice you can act on.
A simple way to start: keep this page open, draw 3 free cards to get familiar with the deck, and when a card touches something real, bring that question to a live reader. Choose your minutes below, pay securely online, and call +1 (786) 209-1710 — a Spanish-speaking tarot reader answers 24 hours a day, from any state.
New to the cards? Begin with a short consultation and let your reader choose the spread. You can also explore our full guide to a tarot reading in Spanish to see how a phone session unfolds from the first minute.