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Ongoing Series: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings

Three of Swords: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
In the RWS deck, the 3 of Swords means heartbreak, pain and loss. In a love reading: grief or breakup. As advice: process the tragedy.

King of Cups: modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The King of Cups is a mature masculine figure distinguished by their emotional mastery.

Two of Swords: modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The 2 of Swords means choices, logic and commitments. In a spiritual reading: consider consequences. As advice: weigh pros and cons.

Ace of Swords: modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The RWS Ace of Swords means clarity, inspiration and truth. In a love reading: confession. As obstacles: bluntness.

The Suit of Wands: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The RWS Suit of Wands cards represent willpower, purpose and desire. Lots of wands cards in a reading may emphasize these themes in a challenging and harsh way.

Nine of Wands: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The 9 of Wands means resilience, perseverence and courage. In a love reading: strong commitment. As resources: fortitude.

The 22 Major Arcana: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
Complete guide to the 22 Major Arcana cards of the Rider Waite Smith tarot system with links to all card meanings and an explanation of what ‘Major Arcana’ actually means.

The Star: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
Complete guide to The Star tarot card meanings in the Rider Waite Smith deck. Learn how to interpret this card of hopes, dreams and renewal across life areas, spread positions and card combinations.

The Tower: Modern RWS Tarot card Meanings
Modern upright and reversed Tower card meanings (life areas, common spread positions and key card combinations) within the Rider Waite Smith system.

Death: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
Modern upright and reversed Death meanings for life areas (e.g. love and career), common spread positions and key card combinations within the Rider Waite Smith system.