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Tarot Numbers — What Ace to Ten Mean

In the Minor Arcana, the numbers Ace to Ten mark the stage of a situation. Once you know what each number means, you can read any of the 40 number cards by combining the number's stage with the suit's theme.

Ace to Five — beginnings and challenges

Ace = a new seed; Two = balance and choice; Three = first growth; Four = stability (or stagnation); Five = conflict and challenge. The early numbers build a situation up and test it.

Six to Ten — resolution and completion

Six = harmony and movement forward; Seven = assessment and perseverance; Eight = mastery or change; Nine = near-fulfilment (for better or worse); Ten = completion, the fullest expression of the suit.

Ace of Wands Ace of Wands Two of Wands Two of Wands Three of Wands Three of Wands Four of Wands Four of Wands Five of Wands Five of Wands Six of Wands Six of Wands Seven of Wands Seven of Wands Eight of Wands Eight of Wands Nine of Wands Nine of Wands Ten of Wands Ten of Wands

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FAQ

How do tarot numbers work?

Each number (Ace–Ten) marks a stage of a situation. Combine the number's stage with the suit's theme to read any Minor number card.

What does the Ten mean?

Ten is completion — the fullest, most developed expression of its suit, whether that's fulfilment (Cups) or burden (Wands).