Yes or No Tarot List: All 78 Cards, Upright and Reversed

Complete yes or no tarot list for all 78 cards

This yes or no tarot list shows which of the 78 cards mean yes, which mean no and which mean maybe, both upright and reversed. Find your card in the tables below; a printable version is linked at the end.

For an answer right away, use our yes or no tarot reading.

Quick reference: yes or no tarot summary

Before the detailed list, here is how the 78 cards break down when they land upright:

Category	Yes Cards	No Cards	Maybe/Conditional
Major Arcana (22)	14	4	4
Wands (14)	11	1	2
Cups (14)	10	3	1
Swords (14)	4	8	2
Pentacles (14)	12	1	1
Total	51	17	10

The deck leans positive: 51 of the 78 cards, about two thirds, read as yes when upright. Your question still changes how a card reads, so check each card against what you actually asked.

Each answer follows the card's traditional Rider-Waite-Smith meaning. Cards about progress, success or joy read as yes, cards about blockage, loss or endings read as no, and cards whose meaning turns on the question or the people involved read as maybe.

Major Arcana yes or no meanings

Major Arcana Yes or No Tarot Cards

The Major Arcana deals with big life themes and spiritual lessons, and these cards carry extra weight in a yes or no reading.

Card	Upright	Reversed	Explanation
0. The Fool	Yes	Maybe	New beginnings favor action; reversed suggests recklessness
I. The Magician	Yes	No	You have the power to manifest; reversed indicates manipulation or wasted potential
II. The High Priestess	Maybe	Maybe	Trust your intuition; the answer lies within you
III. The Empress	Yes	No	Abundance and growth support your path; reversed shows neglect or dependency
IV. The Emperor	Yes	Maybe	Structure and authority favor you; reversed warns of rigidity
V. The Hierophant	Yes	Maybe	Traditional approaches work; reversed suggests questioning conventions
VI. The Lovers	Yes	No	Alignment and authentic choice; reversed indicates disharmony
VII. The Chariot	Yes	No	Victory through determination; reversed shows lack of direction
VIII. Strength	Yes	No	Inner courage prevails; reversed reveals self-doubt
IX. The Hermit	Maybe	No	Time for reflection first; not the moment for action
X. Wheel of Fortune	Yes	Maybe	Fate favors you; reversed warns of resistance to change
XI. Justice	Maybe	No	Depends on fairness of your intention; reversed indicates injustice
XII. The Hanged Man	Maybe	No	Surrender brings clarity; timing isn't right yet
XIII. Death	No	Maybe	Major transformation needed first; reversed shows resistance to necessary change
XIV. Temperance	Yes	No	Balance and moderation succeed; reversed warns of excess
XV. The Devil	No	Yes	Attachments and limitations block you; reversed means breaking free
XVI. The Tower	No	Maybe	Upheaval ahead; avoid this path. Reversed may indicate avoiding disaster
XVII. The Star	Yes	No	Hope and healing support you; reversed shows despair
XVIII. The Moon	No	Maybe	Illusions cloud judgment; reversed brings clarity through confusion
XIX. The Sun	Yes	Yes	Emphatic yes: success and joy await; reversed still positive but delayed
XX. Judgement	Yes	No	Renewal and awakening; reversed indicates self-doubt or stagnation
XXI. The World	Yes	No	Completion and achievement; reversed shows unfinished business

Major Arcana summary

Strongest yes: The Sun, The World, The Star, Wheel of Fortune, The Chariot
Strongest no: The Tower, Death, The Devil, The Moon
Most dependent on context: The High Priestess, Justice, The Hanged Man, The Hermit

Wands yes or no meanings

Wands Tarot Cards Yes or No

Wands are the suit of passion, action, creativity and ambition. They lean positive for yes or no questions about career, projects and personal growth.

Card	Upright	Reversed	Explanation
Ace of Wands	Yes	No	New creative opportunity; reversed shows delays or blocks
Two of Wands	Yes	No	Planning pays off; reversed indicates fear of the unknown
Three of Wands	Yes	No	Expansion and progress; reversed warns of lack of foresight
Four of Wands	Yes	No	Celebration and stability; reversed shows instability
Five of Wands	No	Maybe	Competition and conflict present; reversed suggests resolution
Six of Wands	Yes	No	Victory and recognition await; reversed indicates failure
Seven of Wands	Maybe	No	Success if you stand your ground; reversed shows giving up
Eight of Wands	Yes	No	Rapid movement forward; reversed indicates delays
Nine of Wands	Maybe	No	Persist despite challenges; reversed warns of exhaustion
Ten of Wands	Yes	No	Success through hard work; reversed shows overwhelming burden
Page of Wands	Yes	No	Enthusiastic new beginning; reversed brings disappointing news
Knight of Wands	Yes	No	Bold action succeeds; reversed indicates recklessness
Queen of Wands	Yes	No	Confidence and charisma prevail; reversed shows jealousy
King of Wands	Yes	No	Visionary leadership wins; reversed warns of impulsiveness

Wands summary

Upright: 11 yes, 1 no, 2 maybe.

Wands favor action and movement. If your question is about starting something new, following a passion or taking the initiative, a Wands card usually points to yes.

Cups yes or no meanings

Cups Tarot Cards Yes or No

Cups are the suit of emotions, love, relationships and intuition. They lean positive, especially for questions about love and friendship.

Card	Upright	Reversed	Explanation
Ace of Cups	Yes	No	New love or emotional beginning; reversed indicates emotional repression
Two of Cups	Yes	No	Partnership and connection; reversed shows separation
Three of Cups	Yes	No	Celebration and friendship; reversed warns of excess or isolation
Four of Cups	No	Maybe	Apathy or dissatisfaction; reversed means seizing opportunities
Five of Cups	No	Maybe	Grief and disappointment; reversed indicates moving on
Six of Cups	Yes	No	Nostalgia and joy; reversed shows living in the past
Seven of Cups	Maybe	No	Too many options cloud judgment; reversed brings clarity
Eight of Cups	No	Maybe	Time to walk away; reversed indicates fear of leaving
Nine of Cups	Yes	No	Wishes fulfilled; reversed shows disappointment
Ten of Cups	Yes	No	Emotional fulfillment and family harmony; reversed indicates conflict
Page of Cups	Yes	No	Good emotional news; reversed shows immaturity
Knight of Cups	Yes	No	Romantic pursuit; reversed warns of moodiness
Queen of Cups	Yes	No	Emotional maturity guides you; reversed indicates instability
King of Cups	Yes	No	Emotional wisdom and control; reversed shows emotional manipulation

Cups summary

Upright: 10 yes, 3 no, 1 maybe.

For love and relationship questions, the Cups cards are especially telling. The Two, Ten and Ace of Cups are among the strongest yes cards for romance. For a fuller look at a relationship, try our love tarot readings.

Swords yes or no meanings

Swords Tarot Cards Yes or No

Swords are the suit of thought, communication, conflict and mental clarity. They tend toward harder readings, often pointing to an obstacle or to something you need to think through first.

Card	Upright	Reversed	Explanation
Ace of Swords	Yes	No	Mental clarity and breakthrough; reversed shows confusion
Two of Swords	No	Maybe	Stalemate, so a decision is needed first; reversed indicates information overload
Three of Swords	No	Maybe	Heartbreak and sorrow; reversed suggests healing
Four of Swords	No	No	Rest needed before action; not the time to proceed
Five of Swords	No	No	Conflict and defeat; avoid this path
Six of Swords	Yes	No	Transition to better times; reversed means stuck
Seven of Swords	No	Maybe	Deception present; reversed indicates exposure of lies
Eight of Swords	No	Maybe	Trapped by limiting beliefs; reversed shows liberation
Nine of Swords	No	No	Anxiety and worry dominate; address fears first
Ten of Swords	No	Maybe	Rock bottom reached; reversed suggests recovery beginning
Page of Swords	Maybe	No	Gather information first; reversed shows gossip
Knight of Swords	Maybe	No	Hasty action, so think carefully; reversed indicates recklessness
Queen of Swords	Yes	No	Clear judgment guides you; reversed warns of bitterness
King of Swords	Yes	No	Logic and authority prevail; reversed shows abuse of power

Swords summary

Upright: 4 yes, 8 no, 2 maybe.

Swords are the hardest suit in a yes or no reading. When several Swords come up together, expect a mental block, a communication problem or a conflict that has to be settled before you go ahead.

Pentacles yes or no meanings

Pentacles Tarot Cards Yes or No

Pentacles are the suit of material concerns: money, health, work and other practical matters. They generally favor yes for questions about career, money and tangible goals.

Card	Upright	Reversed	Explanation
Ace of Pentacles	Yes	No	New financial opportunity; reversed shows lost chance
Two of Pentacles	Yes	No	Balance achievable; reversed indicates overwhelm
Three of Pentacles	Yes	No	Collaboration succeeds; reversed shows lack of teamwork
Four of Pentacles	Maybe	No	Security but possible stagnation; reversed warns of greed
Five of Pentacles	No	Maybe	Financial hardship; reversed indicates recovery
Six of Pentacles	Yes	No	Generosity and sharing; reversed shows debt or selfishness
Seven of Pentacles	Yes	No	Patience rewarded; reversed indicates impatience
Eight of Pentacles	Yes	No	Skill and dedication succeed; reversed shows lack of ambition
Nine of Pentacles	Yes	No	Independence and abundance; reversed warns of overindulgence
Ten of Pentacles	Yes	No	Legacy and lasting success; reversed indicates family disputes
Page of Pentacles	Yes	No	Practical opportunity; reversed shows procrastination
Knight of Pentacles	Yes	No	Steady progress; reversed indicates stagnation
Queen of Pentacles	Yes	No	Nurturing practical wisdom; reversed shows neglect
King of Pentacles	Yes	No	Material mastery and security; reversed warns of greed

Pentacles summary

Upright: 12 yes, 1 no, 1 maybe.

For questions about money, career and material goals, Pentacles strongly favor a good outcome. The suit is about what patience, hard work and practical planning earn you.

Most-asked cards: quick answers

These are the cards people look up most often for a yes or no answer.

Knight of Cups: yes or no?

Yes when upright. An offer, an invitation or a romantic gesture is on its way. Reversed it turns to no: the feeling is there but the follow-through is missing.

Wheel of Fortune: yes or no?

Yes when upright. Luck and timing are turning in your favor. Reversed it is a maybe: the turn is coming, but resisting change slows it down.

The Moon: yes or no?

No when upright. You do not have the full picture yet, so wait before you act. Reversed it is a maybe, as the confusion starts to clear.

The World: yes or no?

Yes when upright, one of the strongest in the deck: the matter completes successfully. Reversed it is a no for now, because something is still unfinished.

Temperance: yes or no?

Yes when upright, as long as you go patiently and in moderation. Reversed it is a no: things are out of balance or being rushed.

The Hermit: yes or no?

Maybe when upright. The card asks you to step back and think before deciding. Reversed it is a no: withdrawing further will not help.

The Emperor: yes or no?

Yes when upright. A firm plan and clear structure carry this through. Reversed it is a maybe: too much control or rigidity gets in the way.

Two of Cups: yes or no?

Yes when upright, and a strong one for love and partnership questions. Reversed it is a no: the two sides are out of step.

How to use this yes or no tarot list

Step 1: Frame your question

A clear question gets a clear answer. A good yes or no question is specific ("Should I accept the marketing manager position at Company X?" works better than "Will I be successful?"), it is about a choice you can make, and it can help to give it a timeframe.

Step 2: Draw your card(s)

There are a few ways to do it:

Draw a single card for the quickest, most direct answer. You can draw your cards here.
Draw three cards. If two or more say yes, the answer is yes.
In any spread, count the yes cards against the no cards and go with the majority.

Our yes or no tarot guide covers yes or no spreads and techniques in full.

Step 3: Consider the context

The same card can mean different things depending on your question:

The Eight of Cups is no for "Should I stay in this relationship?" but could be yes for "Should I leave this job?"
Death is usually no, but could be yes for "Should I end this chapter of my life?"

Step 4: Factor in reversed cards

A reversed card doesn't always mean the opposite. Often it points to blocked or internalized energy, a delay rather than a refusal, or something you need to deal with before you go ahead.

Yes or no tarot for love questions

Love Tarot Yes or No Reading

Some cards carry extra weight when you ask a yes or no question about love or a relationship. For fuller love spreads, see our guide on what tarot spread to use for love.

Strongest yes cards for love

The Lovers: authentic connection and choice
Two of Cups: partnership and mutual attraction
Ten of Cups: lasting emotional fulfillment
Ace of Cups: new love beginning
The Empress: a nurturing, fertile relationship

Strongest no cards for love

Three of Swords: heartbreak ahead
The Tower: upheaval in the relationship
Five of Cups: disappointment and loss
Eight of Cups: walking away
The Devil: unhealthy attachment

"Wait" cards for love

The High Priestess: trust your intuition; the answer is unclear
The Hermit: focus on yourself first
The Hanged Man: the timing isn't right

Yes or no tarot for career questions

Career Tarot Yes or No Reading

These are the cards to watch in yes or no questions about career and business.

Strongest yes cards for career

The Chariot: success through determination
Six of Wands: victory and recognition
Ace of Pentacles: a new financial opportunity
Three of Pentacles: collaboration and skill pay off
The World: achievement and completion

Strongest no cards for career

Five of Pentacles: financial hardship
Ten of Wands, reversed: a burden that is too heavy
The Tower: sudden upheaval
Eight of Swords: trapped, with limited options
Seven of Swords: deception at work

Common mistakes

Mistake 1: Asking the same question repeatedly

If you don't like the answer, asking again won't change reality. Trust the first card you draw.

Mistake 2: Ignoring reversed meanings

Don't skip reversed cards. They often point to an obstacle or a condition you need to know about.

Mistake 3: Forcing a yes or no from maybe cards

Some cards really do mean "not yet" or "it depends on you." Take that as the answer instead of forcing a yes or no out of it.

Mistake 4: Forgetting free will

Tarot shows the current energy and where things are likely heading. You can still change course by choosing differently.

Download this yes or no tarot list

For a printable version, download the free tarot card meanings PDF. It has every card's picture, upright and reversed keywords and its yes or no lean on seven pages.