Tarot Numbers: Numbers and What They Mean in a Reading

Sometimes, when reading the Tarot, you'll see an unusual concentration of a certain number in the reading. Maybe you'll have three Aces, or all four Kings show up in your Tarot reading. If you do notice that you're getting the same number more than once, you might want to take a deeper look at the spread. In particular pay attention to the numbers that are showing up.

Aces signify something new, which may result from a stroke of fate or a personal decision.

Twos refer to relating with others. This may be in business or personal life.

Threes denote create new enterprises or losses. Often these involve others as well as yourself.

Fours bring safety, security, and relief from problems.

Fives all denote challenges which may be desired or result from loss.

Sixes suggest conclusions to minor matters. They may also indicate useful turning points.

Sevens signify some confusion and decisions based on the reality of a situation.

Eights characterize freedom and restriction. They may may also represent decisions that need action.

Nines show situations that are either comfortable or uncomfortable.

Tens mean that the outcome of a situation will be either a complete success or an utter failure. No middle ground is indicated or expected.

Pages can represent children or young people, slight acquaintances, or minor but beneficial situations.

Knights can represent youngish men (or women). They may also indicate movement in your affairs.

Queens represent grown women or an aspect of the questioner him/herself. They rarely represent situations.

Kings represent mature men or an aspect of the questioner him/herself. Only rarely is a specific situation represented by a grouping of these cards.

Several Major Arcana turning up in a single reading also have significance. They may suggest that fate is taking a hand in the questioner's life. many of these cards signify new beginnings and the Tarot reader must look at the surrounding Minor Arcana cards to discover exactly what these events and changes of circumstances are referring to.

Many Major Arcana cards in a reading suggest that fate is in charge of your life at the time of the reading. Mostly Minor Arcana cards in the reading suggest that you are in charge.