Tarot Numbers

How Numbers Affect Your Tarot Reading 

The Aces. 1's always represent a new beginning. This is not positive or negative in itself - a new beginning is what you choose to do with it. Still, it's exciting. The promise of a new relationship, a new love, a new job or career, a new environment, a new part of yourself emerging. If you get an Ace, and you've got a plan, go for it!

The 2's. Not all 2's are created equal. The 2 of Cups is about love (or relationship of any kind, even relationship with self). But the other 2's indicate a decision that must be made.

The 3's indicate that you have a plan in action, and depending on which 3 you get, it will tell you where you are in your plan.

The 4's are cards of pulling things together, getting organized and being grateful for foundations already built. There is a feeling of stability and rest in the 4's. It's a strong card for taking a deep breathe and counting your blessings.


The 5's. Ah yes, the much maligned 5's. All they're really saying, despite some of the unnerving pictures, is that change is inevitable. It's up to us to decide to embrace change and channel it in ways that will help us.

If stability is your thing, you'll love to get 6's. You can't get a "bad" 6. A 6 means that you're going in the right direction.

7's are kind of fun if you're a lover of life and adventure. Yes, the 7's say, there may be obstacles. But you can overcome them. You CAN do this!

8's are cards of strength. Yes, the 8 of Cups looks devastating, and the 8 of Swords looks impossible, but that's not the case (unless you have surrounding cards supporting these Cups). The 8 of Cups is merely saying, You have the strength it takes to leave this toxic situation, even though you've invested so much into it. And the 8 of Swords is saying, You only feel trapped. You CAN find a way out.

9. Reflection. Stop and listen to your heart before completing your project. (

The 10's are lessons completed. The outcome may seem sunny or terrifying, but they're simply lessons learned.