Tarot is a language of symbols. Each card is filled with imagery, colours, objects, animals, numbers, gestures, and elements, that carry meaning and deepen your reading. Once you understand the symbolism, Tarot becomes easier to learn, remember, and interpret.
This guide is designed to be a symbol key for every card in the Rider–Waite Tarot deck,from my own deck Astro Tarot based on the rider waite deck with added astrology. It lists the important symbols you’ll see on each card, along with their meanings, so you can build confidence and quickly connect to the cards.
Look up a card – Find the Major or Minor Arcana card you’re studying.
Check the symbols – See the key images, colours, and objects on the card.
Learn their meanings – Short explanations are given for each symbol.
This is not just memorisation—it’s about learning the visual language of Tarot.
Tarot is a language of symbols. Each card is filled with imagery, colours, objects, animals, numbers, gestures, and elements, that carry meaning and deepen your reading. Once you understand the symbolism, Tarot becomes easier to learn, remember, and interpret.
This guide is designed to be a symbol key for every card in the Rider–Waite Tarot deck,from my own deck Astro Tarot based on the rider waite deck with added astrology. It lists the important symbols you’ll see on each card, along with their meanings, so you can build confidence and quickly connect to the cards.
Look up a card – Find the Major or Minor Arcana card you’re studying.
Check the symbols – See the key images, colours, and objects on the card.
Learn their meanings – Short explanations are given for each symbol.
This is not just memorisation—it’s about learning the visual language of Tarot.