Tarot Card Numbers: A Free Beginner’s Reference Guide

If you're curious about your tarot deck, this is a great place to start! In this post, we'll go over the major arcana cards and what the numbers mean in tarot cards. The major arcana are the 22 trump cards in a tarot deck – but there's the entire Minor Arcana to think of, too!

So if you've got questions, we've probably got some answers. Let's take a look and try to demystify the tarot card meanings together. Let's get started!

How many tarot cards are in a deck?

The tarot deck has 78 cards in total, which includes the 22 cards of the Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cards. The Major Arcana cards are numbered from 0 to 21, with The Fool being numbered as 0 and The World being numbered as 21. The Minor Arcana cards are divided into four suits, which are Cups, Wands, Coins, and Swords. Each Minor Arcana suite has 16 cards inside, with similar number meanings.

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What is tarot numerology?

Tarot numerology is the belief that the tarot card meanings are influenced by the numbers on them, and the numbers can be used to interpret the card. This is often used in conjunction with the card's position in a reading. For example, if you pull The Fool tarot card in the first position of a reading, it might mean that you're about to embark on a new journey. If you pull The Fool elsewhere, then it may mean something completely different.

Tarot numerology also asks you to pay attention to patterns like repeating numbers, the appearance of your lucky number, or even the repetition of single digits. Maybe you're only drawing odd numbers on the Minor Arcana, or maybe you never even see a Minor Arcana card in your readings. If you keep drawing the same numbers over and over again, there may be a numerical meaning hidden behind your tarot reading.

How do I learn my tarot card numbers?

Luckily, tarot readings follow the same patterns as general numerology principles. So once you learn what your Minor and Major Arcana tarot cards mean, you can add the numbers in tarot as an extra layer of complexity.

The best way to start is by looking up the meanings of each tarot card. There are a lot of great resources out there, so we'll leave that part up to you! If you're struggling, we've got a great list of tarot books ready to go for you to review. After you've got a good understanding of the tarot cards, start practicing with some simple numerology exercises.

Single Digit Numerology

Sometimes, it's easiest to just share the information, so that's what we'll do now. The rules of numerology are simple. Add everything down to a single number. Let's take a date as an example. We'll use 6/17/1988.

6 is by itself already, so hold onto it.

17 breaks down to 1+ 7 = 8.

1 + 9 + 8 + 8 = 26.

Then, we need to simply again. 6+8+26 = 40

And one more time, 4 + 0 = 4.

So if you were born on 6/17/88, in numerology, your master number would be 4. You would keep an eye out for this master number in any tarot readings you were doing, as it could signify specific things to you. This is also known as your “life path number” and can indicate a number that has meaning to you throughout your life.

What does the number 1 mean in numerology?

The number 1 is the first number in numerology and it signifies new beginnings, independence, and creativity. If this number pops up in your tarot reading, it might mean that you're starting fresh on a new project or that you're ready to take the lead on something.

What does the number 2 mean in numerology?

The number 2 is the second number in numerology and it signifies partnerships, cooperation, and relationships. If this number appears in your tarot reading, it might mean that you're entering into a new partnership or that you need to find someone to help you with a project.

What does the number 3 mean in numerology?

The number 3 is the third number in numerology and it signifies communication, self-expression, and joy. If this number appears in your tarot reading, it might mean that you need to express yourself more or that you're ready to have some fun.

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What does the number 4 mean in numerology?

The number 4 is the fourth number in numerology and it signifies a connection with the earth, practicality, and order. If this number pops up in your reading, it might mean that you need to ground yourself or that you need to be more practical about a situation.

What does the number 5 mean in numerology?

The number 5 is the fifth number in numerology and it signifies change, freedom, and adventure. If this number keeps coming back up in your tarot numerology practices, it could mean that you're ready for a change or that you're feeling restless.

What does the number 6 mean in numerology?

The number 6 is the sixth number in numerology and it signifies harmony, balance, and beauty. If this number appears often in your readings, it might mean that you're yearning for more harmony in your life.

What does the number 7 mean in numerology?

The number 7 is the seventh number in numerology and it signifies spirituality, intuition, and mystery. If this number pops up a lot in your tarot readings, it could mean that you're being called to explore your spirituality more or that you need to trust your intuition.

What does the number 8 mean in numerology?

The eighth number in numerology signifies abundance and success. If this number comes up often in your readings, it might mean that you're attracting success and abundance into your life. It could also signify that you're working too hard, so take some time to give back to the community and learn how to relax.

What does the number 9 mean in numerology?

The ninth number in numerology is about endings and new beginnings. If this number turns up frequently in your readings, it might signify that you're coming to a pivotal new beginning in your life. You may feel called to make a change or level up in whatever you're doing.

How to learn more about tarot numerology

There are certainly other numbers involved in tarot numerology, but this is a great start. Intuition plays an important part in deciphering the meanings or sequential numbers, or even just a repeating number. You can keep a journal to document what you feel the numbers might mean for you. If you're ever stuck, there are online tarot numerology calculators that can help, or you could seek out a professional tarot reader for guidance.

Remember, there is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to interpreting numbers in tarot cards, and ultimately, what they mean will depend on your interpretation. I've found it extremely helpful to consult books where people have already done all the hard work; those authors often point me in the right direction.

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