About Tarot & the Major Arcana

Tarot is a centuries-old tool for reflection. A tarot deck has 78 cards, and at its heart are the 22 Major Arcana — from The Fool's first step to the completion of The World. These cards represent the big themes and turning points of life, and a reading uses them as a mirror to help you see your situation more clearly. You can learn the full meaning of every card in our Tarot Card Meanings guide.

How the Three-Card Reading Works

On this page you shuffle the deck yourself and draw three cards for past, present and future. The reading weaves them into a single story rather than three separate answers:

• Past — the flow that led you to this moment.
• Present — what surrounds and influences you now.
• Future — where the current path is heading.

A card can appear upright or reversed. A reversed card doesn't simply mean the opposite — it softens, delays, or turns the card's energy inward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tarot reading free?

Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and is available in 16 languages.

Do I need to know tarot to use it?

Not at all. You draw the cards and we interpret the combination for you. To go deeper, read the meaning of all 22 cards.

How should I use a tarot reading?

Treat it as a moment of reflection and gentle guidance, not a fixed prediction — the choices remain yours.

Read all 22 Tarot Card Meanings →