Everyday Witch Tarot: All 78 Card Meanings Explained

Everyday Witch Tarot: All 78 Card Meanings Explained

The Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake and Elisabeth Alba is like getting a warm hug from your favorite witchy friend — the one who always has tea brewing, a cat on her lap, and just the right card to pull when you need guidance. With charming, cartoon-style illustrations featuring witches going about their perfectly magical daily lives, this deck turns the classic Rider-Waite-Smith tradition into something cozy, approachable, and irresistibly fun.

Whether you just brought this deck home or you’ve been shuffling it for years, this guide covers every single card — all 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana — so you can deepen your readings and fall even more in love with these delightful little witches.

How the Deck Is Organized

The Everyday Witch Tarot follows the standard 78-card structure:

  • Major Arcana (0–XXI): 22 cards tracing the Fool’s Journey from innocent leaps of faith through worldly completion
  • Wands: Fire energy — passion, ambition, creativity, drive
  • Cups: Water energy — emotions, relationships, intuition, the heart
  • Swords: Air energy — thought, conflict, truth, mental clarity
  • Pentacles: Earth energy — money, work, health, material reality

Elisabeth Alba faithfully follows the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition, which means any standard tarot guidebook works beautifully alongside this deck. The magic is in the delivery: every card features witches living their best witchy lives — stirring cauldrons, riding broomsticks, tending herb gardens, and celebrating with their covens. The symbolism is traditional; the vibe is pure cottage-witch comfort.

Major Arcana

The Fool

The Fool — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Fool symbolizes embracing the unknown and taking a leap of faith into new experiences without guarantees. It represents moments of undeniable change, where one is encouraged to trust in themselves and the journey, rather than the outcome. This card suggests that hesitation and fear should not hold one back from making significant life choices. Ultimately, it teaches that such leaps can lead to valuable lessons and personal growth, even if the path diverges from expectations.

The Magician

The Magician — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Magician represents the magical power within you to achieve your goals. It symbolizes the ability to utilize the harmony of the four suits - Cups, Wands, Swords, and Pentacles - to change the world for the better. Drawing this card in a reading often means a resounding 'Yes' to questions of capability and success but reminds you that success depends on your personal power and abilities. If referring to someone else, The Magician signifies a powerful ally.

The High Priestess

The High Priestess — Everyday Witch Tarot

The High Priestess symbolizes deep wisdom, the merger of ancient and contemporary knowledge, and embodies the essence of every wise woman who has ever lived. This card invites you to embrace your personal power, inner wisdom, and seek answers both within and from the external world. It highlights life's complexity, suggesting knowledge isn't always black or white and that sometimes, answers must be earnestly sought and not expected to be handed over effortlessly.

The Empress

The Empress — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Empress symbolizes the divine feminine within us all, embodying motherhood, femininity, and strength. She represents abundance, power, and the ability to nurture and grow. The Empress is Mother Nature herself, a cycle of life from birth to death, emphasizing the beauty in every woman irrespective of age or circumstances. The card encourages embracing spiritual growth, well-being, and the divine feminine power in everyone, including the less pronounced feminine strength in men, and suggests the presence of a powerful, caring woman in one's life or the potential for pregnancy.

The Emperor

The Emperor — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Emperor tarot card symbolizes authority, wisdom, and leadership. It represents a powerful figure, like a king, father, mentor, or boss, whose presence is generally benevolent but can sometimes be rigid or even despotic. This card advises embracing one's strength and organizing one's world, while also considering if the strong male figure it represents can be trusted or if there's a need to reclaim one's power from someone who oversteps.

The Hierophant

The Hierophant — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Hierophant represents a spiritual mentor or inner wisdom guiding us towards personal growth and connecting our everyday routines with our beliefs. It symbolizes both formal education and practices that unify body and mind, like yoga, highlighting the importance of pausing and reflecting on our spiritual side amidst life's hustle. This card in a spread may suggest a person who imparts wisdom or a call to heed our inner voice, asking us to align our lives with our professed beliefs.

The Lovers

The Lovers — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Lovers tarot card symbolizes not just romantic love but also the power given by love to heal and protect. It represents a situation where love reigns supreme, both spiritually and physically, assuring companionship and never leaving one another alone. While it may sometimes point to romantic involvement, it equally signifies deep friendship or kinship, highlighting the strength and magic brought into ordinary situations by togetherness. The card suggests that in matters of love or decisions, the answer lies in following the heart, seeking the magical feeling of completeness and righteousness.

The Chariot

The Chariot — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Chariot represents forward movement, emphasizing the importance of choosing your direction and controlling your path towards your destiny. Life might pull you in various directions, yet you have the choice and the power to select your course. The presence of both challenging and attractive options can complicate this journey, yet it's critical to make decisions for yourself, taking charge of your future with confidence.

Strength

Strength — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Strength tarot card is symbolic of immense power, not because the witch is the strongest of all, or can turn you into a frog instantly (though both might be true), but because her power comes from confidence in her abilities and the belief that the universe ultimately leads to a rightful end. The card reminds us that we possess everything necessary to triumph, regardless of challenges. When this card appears in a reading, it serves as a reminder of one's inner strength and the capability to overcome any obstacle.

The Hermit

The Hermit — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Hermit card symbolizes the value of solitude and quiet for personal growth, healing, or learning something new. Being alone is not equated with loneliness; it's a chosen state that can provide peace necessary for introspection and hearing one's inner voice. This card suggests taking a break from the noisy world might be beneficial, whether it's stepping away from a hectic job, relationships, or just turning off digital devices for a while. It hints that sometimes, to find clarity or progress in life, one needs to be alone with their thoughts.

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Wheel of Fortune signifies opportunities and changes, bringing new possibilities for success, health, love, and fresh opportunities. It reminds us that life is easier when choices are limited but also encourages us to make bold decisions or the universe will do it for us. Sometimes, it warns of unexpected twists, urging preparedness and attention to unnoted opportunities.

Justice

Justice — Everyday Witch Tarot

Justice embodies the concept of karma and balance, suggesting that everything you do returns to you, and the universe eventually restores equilibrium. The card features a witch with scales, indicating that nothing escapes its observation, even if it appears not to look. Justice isn't blind; it sees everything, including your actions and soul. This card may also indicate legal matters and symbolizes honesty, truth, and balance. It serves as a reminder to be careful what you release into the world and that an unjust situation may soon be resolved favorably.

The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Hanged Man tarot card symbolizes a situation of being stuck, but with a potential solution within reach. It suggests looking at things from a different perspective or adopting a new approach to escape a deadlock. The card encourages taking a pause to reflect on alternative pathways and emphasizes that liberation or progress is possible with a shift in viewpoint.

Death

Death — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Death card symbolizes the end of one phase and the beginning of another, rather than physical death. It emphasizes the necessity of letting go of the past to make room for new and better opportunities, despite the process being uncomfortable or even painful. The card carries a dual message of foreboding and hope, suggesting that losses, like the end of a relationship or a draining job, eventually lead to growth and rebirth. It encourages acceptance of change and looking forward to new openings that arise from endings.

Temperance

Temperance — Everyday Witch Tarot

Temperance symbolizes the quest for balance in all aspects of life. It encourages an equilibrium between extremes, such as work and leisure, self-care and caring for others, indulgence and asceticism. The card suggests discipline, calmness, and the ability to adapt and remain grounded. The essence of living in harmony involves moderation in everything, including moderation itself.

The Devil

The Devil — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Devil tarot card symbolizes not an external evil entity aiming to ensnare us, but the personal demons we create through addictions, bad habits, obsessive thoughts, and poor decisions that mislead us. It suggests that facing temptation is difficult, yet not hopeless, as we often cling to familiar problems instead of seeking new beginnings. The card inspires introspection on the aspects of life that hold us back and encourages the belief that change for the better is always possible.

The Tower

The Tower — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Tower tarot card symbolizes abrupt and often unexpected changes that can seem destructive at first, akin to a tower lying in smoky ruins. It encompasses the idea that sometimes, upheaval is necessary to make way for new, better things. Finding positivity in challenging situations and understanding that what has fallen can give rise to something new and beneficial is a core message. Depending on its position in a spread, it could indicate past, present, or impending challenges, urging reflection, preparation, and the search for support.

The Star

The Star — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Star tarot card is a symbol of hope, guidance, and tranquility amidst chaos. It represents a path leading out of darkness into peace and fulfillment of one's desires without any negative connotations. The card encourages embracing its gifts with gratitude and reminds us that everyone contains a divine spark. It suggests looking for answers within as well as outside and allowing our inner light to shine brightly to illuminate the way for others.

The Moon

The Moon — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Moon tarot card represents mystery, magic, and some chaos. It signifies dual aspects within us – the wild and the tame, mirroring the changing faces of the moon itself. This card suggests hidden forces at work, unpredictable and enigmatic aspects of life. It invites introspection on the duality within and encourages listening to intuition or dreams for guidance.

The Sun

The Sun — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Sun tarot card signifies a period of joy, celebration, and success. It depicts three witches dancing under a bright yellow sun amidst a field of sunflowers, symbolizing happiness and fulfillment. The Sun encourages embracing moments of joy, signifying a positive answer if it appears in a reading, and reminds to enjoy life's radiant moments.

Judgement

Judgement — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Judgement card symbolizes rebirth, renewal, and liberation, urging one to listen to their inner wisdom rather than external judgements. It invites introspection and moving past old grievances, to follow one's true path towards the life that is meant for them, emphasizing the joy of answering the call to the life destined for them.

The World

The World — Everyday Witch Tarot

The World tarot card signifies completion, achieving goals, and success in all your endeavors. It embodies joy and the fulfillment of desires, suggesting that after a long journey, you are finally where you want to be. This card brings a message of celebration and affirmation, indicating a clear 'Yes!' to your questions and encouraging you to praise yourself for your hard work. It's unique in having no negative interpretations, representing only positive outcomes ahead.

Wands

Ace of Wands

Ace of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Ace of Wands symbolizes a powerful burst of energy, creativity, and opportunity. It represents the universe offering you a gift that could be anything from creative talents to spiritual growth or success. This card encourages you to seize the moment and make the most of the opportunities presented, as they may not come around again. It's a reminder to embrace your inner fire and the wonders in your path, and to use any chance for transformation wisely, whether it appears in your current situation or your future.

Two of Wands

Two of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Two of Wands symbolizes the moment of having multiple options before making a crucial choice about which path to take. It represents contemplation, the weighing of possibilities for success and happiness, and the challenges of indecision. Ultimately, it encourages making a decisive move, reminding us that while planning and dreaming are valuable, they must eventually lead to action.

Three of Wands

Three of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Three of Wands symbolizes the nearing of success and the importance of focus and determination. It encourages you not to give up, as you are close to achieving your goal. Yet, it also warns against becoming so fixated on one thing that you miss out on other opportunities right in front of you. Living in the present while working towards the future is crucial.

Four of Wands

Four of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Four of Wands embodies a celebration, whether for a specific achievement or just enjoying a sunny day with family and friends. This card signifies special occasions like reaching the end of a challenging journey or starting something new. Its presence in a tarot reading usually brings positive vibes, suggesting success, good relationships, a happy family life, or even marriage, regardless of its position in the spread.

Five of Wands

Five of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Five of Wands symbolizes conflict, competition, and disagreements, often arising from the inability to work together. It depicts a scenario where individuals, each possessing valuable skills and knowledge, are too caught up in proving who knows best, leading to chaos and unproductivity. The card encourages finding common ground and cooperation to achieve greater success, suggesting the need for diplomacy or possibly withdrawing from irreconcilable situations.

Six of Wands

Six of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Six of Wands represents recognition and success, highlighting the importance of community and the journey taken to achieve greatness. It encourages an appreciation for the collective effort in triumphs and suggests gratitude towards those who aided in reaching the pinnacle. It also prompts self-recognition when supporting others toward significant achievements.

Seven of Wands

Seven of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Seven of Wands symbolizes a situation where you feel the need to defend yourself, possibly against multiple challenges or adversaries. It suggests that you might be fighting hard battles, possibly more than one, or preparing for conflict based on a belief of impending threats. It prompts a moment of reflection: to consider whether the defenses you've mounted are necessary or if you're depleting resources on imagined fears. This card encourages reassessment of one's stance, suggesting that it might be time to lower your guard and redirect your energy more constructively, if no real threat exists.

Eight of Wands

Eight of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Eight of Wands represents a burst of energy or movement that has just begun. It symbolizes the onset of rapid changes, potentially marking either a new start or a situation spiraling out of control. The key is to harness this momentum to your advantage. Whether you initiated these changes or find yourself caught in the current of others' actions, now is the time to consider what you want and how to maximize the situation for your benefit.

Nine of Wands

Nine of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Nine of Wands symbolizes resilience and perseverance, even after facing numerous battles. It suggests that you've survived hardships and are prepared for future challenges, but it also invites reflection on whether all battles are worth fighting. Choosing your battles wisely can preserve your strength for what truly matters.

Ten of Wands

Ten of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Ten of Wands symbolizes the burden of taking on too many responsibilities, often ones that belong to others. It serves as a reminder to reevaluate the loads one chooses to carry, urging to let go of what doesn't genuinely belong to oneself to avoid burnout and to maintain the ability to help oneself and others effectively.

Page of Wands

Page of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Page of Wands symbolizes new beginnings that are both exciting and intimidating. It encourages taking the first step despite fear, driven by inspiration and passion. This card may also represent a young or youthful spirit ready for a new journey or changes, and it calls for reflection on potential missed opportunities due to fear or doubt. It's about encouragement to explore, mentor, or seek guidance, embodying impatience and enthusiasm.

Knight of Wands

Knight of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Knight of Wands embodies passion, excitement, and adventure, urging those who encounter him to move forward despite the risks. This card often symbolizes a person in your life ready to offer help, usually a friend or family member who is adventurous and bold but may sometimes lead you into risky situations. The Knight of Wands encourages action over excessive planning, reminding you to pursue your desires with the awareness that challenges may lie ahead.

Queen of Wands

Queen of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Queen of Wands embodies the union of strength and nurturing. Sitting upon a dragon, she demonstrates that one can be both caring and powerful. She represents a strong female figure in one's life or oneself at their best, urging the abandonment of self-pity and the embrace of passion. The presence of this card encourages listening to the advice of strong women in one's life, while also suggesting the querent has the strength to accomplish what is needed.

King of Wands

King of Wands — Everyday Witch Tarot

The King of Wands signifies having a clear direction in life, knowing what one wants, and the ability to achieve it through determination, speed, and focus. This card may represent a strong influential man in your life who can either be beneficial or not. It serves as a reminder to take control of your life, make your own decisions, and not hesitate to seek guidance when needed to steer your life in the right direction.

Cups

Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Ace of Cups symbolizes an overflowing blessing, offering love, peace, and healing. It is a symbol of divine gifts related to emotions and spirit, urging to seize the moment and welcome the grace and marvelous opportunities it presents.

Two of Cups

Two of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Two of Cups symbolizes a deep and significant connection, potentially symbolizing a new and exciting or long-tempered love, or any form of partnership based on trust and mutual respect. It emphasizes the importance of not taking such profound connections lightly, as together, the individuals involved create something more significant than they could alone. If in query about love or the worth of maintaining a relationship, this card offers a resounding yes, given there's a genuine sense of partnership and serious commitment. It's a positive indication of a union worth cherishing.

Three of Cups

Three of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Three of Cups represents the joy and fulfilment found in celebrating with friends and loved ones. It emphasizes the importance of companionship, mutual support, and sharing life’s triumphs. Whether marking a specific success or simply enjoying each other’s company, the presence of friends enriches the experience. The card suggests evaluating your support network and encourages the formation of meaningful connections if lacking.

Four of Cups

Four of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Four of Cups symbolizes dissatisfaction, a quest for perfection, and missed opportunities. It depicts a young magician discontent with his current situation, always seeking something better yet often overlooking what he already has. The card encourages introspection regarding dissatisfaction in life, work, or relationships and prompts a reconsideration of one’s expectations and the possibility that what one seeks is already present.

Five of Cups

Five of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Five of Cups signifies a period of grieving or focusing solely on the negative aspects of a situation, but it also highlights the importance of recognizing what still remains. It encourages one not to dwell on what is lost but to notice and appreciate the good that exists amidst the troubles. The card serves as a reminder that even when all seems lost, there are still reasons to be thankful, urging a perspective shift towards gratitude and the counting of one's blessings instead of losses.

Six of Cups

Six of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Six of Cups symbolizes the power of small, kind gestures and the joy they bring to both the giver and the receiver. It serves as a reminder of the value of innocence, generosity, and the impact of good deeds performed without expecting anything in return. The card encourages reflecting on one's actions and the beauty of spreading kindness in everyday life, suggesting that even the simplest acts of goodwill can transform a bad day into a good one.

Seven of Cups

Seven of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Seven of Cups symbolizes the paralysis through analysis caused by having too many choices. This card signals the necessity of making a decision rather than stagnating in indecision. It underscores that sometimes any decision, even an imperfect one, pushes us forward. It reminds us to not lose ourselves in the allure of endless possibilities and to remember that progress requires choice.

Eight of Cups

Eight of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Eight of Cups symbolizes the moment of realization that, despite having a comfortable or seemingly satisfactory situation, it is essential to leave behind what no longer serves the heart's true needs. It represents a decisive turn towards a new path, guided by the heart's call, even if it means abandoning security for the unknown. This card suggests serious changes in relationships or career that no longer bring joy, advising the seeker to embrace new opportunities that promise true fulfillment.

Nine of Cups

Nine of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Nine of Cups, often referred to as the 'wish card', symbolizes the fulfillment of desires and the achievement of what one has longed for. It suggests that the querent has either achieved their heart's desire or is on the path to realizing it. However, the card also warns against complacency and self-satisfaction, reminding one to keep an eye out for new opportunities and to maintain focus on their goals, even as they celebrate their successes.

Ten of Cups

Ten of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Ten of Cups symbolizes emotional fulfillment and the joy of relationships built on mutual love and effort. It highlights the significance of valuing people, not material possessions, and reminds us that happiness comes from sharing life's journey with loved ones. The appearance of this card is always a positive sign, encouraging us to appreciate and contribute to our relationships. It indicates a future of enduring and joyful connections, contingent on continual nurturing and support through life's challenges.

Page of Cups

Page of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Page of Cups represents youthful curiosity and inspiration in exploring new crafts, adventures, and loves. It embodies an invigorating feeling of inspiration that transcends age, encouraging creative endeavors and learning new skills. However, this insatiable zest for life can sometimes lead to trouble, so patience is advised. The card can symbolize young individuals or a specific state of mind inclined towards rapidly changing interests, urging self-reflection on true desires and the potential need to break free from routine.

Knight of Cups

Knight of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Knight of Cups embodies romanticism and passion, warning against letting emotions completely dominate reason. It symbolizes a person who is deeply in love or passionately involved in their interests, often to the point of overlooking practical matters. When this card appears, it suggests dealing with someone whose intentions are pure but fickle. It advises careful consideration before diving into seemingly excellent but unsteady ventures and cautions against building one's life on these unstable foundations.

Queen of Cups

Queen of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Queen of Cups is a symbol of the heart and passion, offering support, advice, and care with generosity, intuition, and kindness. She is a figure of emotional depth whom you can turn to, especially when feelings cloud judgement. This card may suggest the presence of such a nurturing figure in your life or the need to search for her. It also prompts a reflection on being such a figure for others, advising a balance in giving to prevent depleting oneself.

King of Cups

King of Cups — Everyday Witch Tarot

The King of Cups is a figure who has mastered his emotions, offering support without getting overly involved. He is generous, particularly towards the arts and creative endeavors, viewing the world with a benevolent detachment. This card may represent a person important to you who maintains a distance or advise you to examine your emotional engagement with others.

Swords

Ace of Swords

Ace of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Ace of Swords symbolizes new beginnings, ideas, and clarity, presenting itself as an unusual opportunity akin to a gift that appears unexpectedly and briefly in our lives. It encourages an open-minded approach, urging to embrace the moment and capitalize on the advantages offered by the universe. It highlights the importance of being receptive to new plans or perspectives, especially when feeling stuck or reconsidering past decisions. This card emphasizes acting on these insights, which could lead to transformative changes.

Two of Swords

Two of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Two of Swords signifies a situation where a decision is needed, yet it's challenging to make. Depicting a witch struggling to choose, the card suggests that the right answer is already known. By removing the blindfold and looking at the situation objectively, clarity can be achieved. It encourages trusting one’s inner voice and recognizing that the choice may not be as complicated as it appears.

Three of Swords

Three of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Three of Swords symbolizes heartbreak, pain, and disappointment often stemming from misunderstandings or malicious intent. It advises learning from these tough experiences to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Depending on its position in a spread, it can suggest the influence of past disappointments, present suffering, or future troubles that might still be averted.

Four of Swords

Four of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Four of Swords symbolizes the need for a break or retreat to reassess and rejuvenate one's mind, body, and spirit. It reminds us to understand the difference between constructive rest and being stuck in inertia. Depending on its position, it could either suggest taking a break to refresh one's spirit or indicate being stuck in a rut, avoiding necessary decisions or actions. It challenges the individual to discern whether it's time for rest or a wake-up call.

Five of Swords

Five of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Five of Swords warns about the cost of victory achieved through disregard for others. It suggests that winning at all costs can lead to isolation and regret. This card encourages cooperation and consideration of others' feelings and interests, reminding us that success is sweeter when shared.

Six of Swords

Six of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Six of Swords symbolizes a necessary escape from a negative situation, emphasizing the importance of moving forward, even if it means leaving with nothing. It highlights the journey away from trouble with only what's essential, the value of seeking a better future, and being open to giving or receiving help. The primary message is to recognize when to walk away from irreparable situations and not to burden oneself with others' problems excessively.

Seven of Swords

Seven of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Seven of Swords signifies deception, caution, and complexity. It suggests that things may not be as they seem and encourages trusting your intuition while not jumping to conclusions. It highlights the importance of being alert in any situation, as understanding the true intentions and the trustworthiness of others can be challenging.

Eight of Swords

Eight of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Eight of Swords depicts a feeling of being trapped or in a tough situation, but suggests that the bindings are not as tight as they seem. It indicates that liberation is possible with a different perspective, calming emotions, and a logical approach. The card calls for introspection about the self-imposed limitations and fears that hinder progress. It's a reminder to not let emotions cloud judgment and that the solution, although not necessarily easy or straightforward, is within reach.

Nine of Swords

Nine of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Nine of Swords symbolizes despair, sorrow, and the darkest hours before dawn. It highlights the experience of feeling utterly alone and engulfed by despair. However, it also offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that relief and a new beginning are possible if one is willing to look beyond current circumstances. Depending on its position in a tarot spread, it can indicate moving from darkness to light, the need for a reality check in the present, or a warning to be mindful of future actions to avoid regret.

Ten of Swords

Ten of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Ten of Swords symbolizes a situation where despite facing a significant defeat or betrayal, there is still a lesson to be learnt. It serves as a stark reminder that sometimes in life, you're the predator, and other times, the prey. When this card appears, it suggests going through tough times possibly due to betrayal or deceit, emphasizing the importance of learning from these experiences. It also warns against potential future betrayals, advising to heed the warning to avoid further distress.

Page of Swords

Page of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Page of Swords denotes an impulsive or intuitive move towards a new goal or adventure, highlighting youthfulness, eagerness, and the willingness to embark on a journey regardless of readiness. It emphasizes learning from the journey, whether from mistakes or not, and suggests that the querent might represent themselves if they're driven by new thoughts or goals. The card encourages ensuring that the idea appeals emotionally, not just intellectually, warning that overthinking can lead to sorrow.

Knight of Swords

Knight of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Knight of Swords is all about motion, embodying a force that is unstoppable once a goal is fixed in mind. He is a mighty ally, decisive and focused, perhaps even excessively so. This card often represents a young, impulsive individual, possibly akin to a knight in shining armor rushing to rescue. The presence of this card suggests a time for action, especially if you have a dream you wish to pursue; it's an indication to either jump into the fray or be prepared to support or be supported by someone embodying the Knight's characteristics.

Queen of Swords

Queen of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Queen of Swords is a representation of a wise and experienced woman wielding power and authority with a calm and collected demeanor. She represents clear judgment, truth, and the ability to defend what is right fiercely. In readings, this card may symbolize an influential woman in your life or suggest an invitation to embody her qualities of honesty, clear thinking, and strength without alienation.

King of Swords

King of Swords — Everyday Witch Tarot

The King of Swords symbolizes a figure of logic, experience, and practical advice, emphasizing the value of a cool head and factual approach over emotional connections. This card implies the presence or need for a strong, unemotional male figure, such as a boss or teacher, who offers support based on duty or correctness rather than affection. It suggests the importance of acting logically or pragmatically, with a reminder to stay composed.

Pentacles

Ace of Pentacles

Ace of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Ace of Pentacles symbolizes a powerful omen of luck, opportunities, and joy. It often indicates good news in areas of prosperity, career, and home. Being a highly positive card, it suggests that things will likely unfold in the bearer's favor, especially if it appears in a future position or at the end of a spread. Regardless of its position, drawing this card suggests a resounding 'yes' to any question posed and hints at the need to prepare for utilizing the forthcoming opportunities to their fullest.

Two of Pentacles

Two of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Two of Pentacles symbolizes the continuous effort to maintain balance amidst life's unpredictable challenges. It reflects our endeavors to juggle multiple responsibilities and the acceptance that perfect balance is often unattainable. The card encourages moderation and the importance of prioritizing our efforts to achieve equilibrium between work and leisure, as well as adjusting our expectations towards perfection.

Three of Pentacles

Three of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Three of Pentacles symbolizes collaboration, teamwork, and the realization that collective efforts can lead to grand achievements. It emphasizes the importance of communication, recognizing the value in others' ideas, and the beauty of bringing diverse skills together. If this card appears in a reading, it likely indicates involvement in a cooperative venture or the need to embrace such opportunities for the betterment of all parties involved.

Four of Pentacles

Four of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Four of Pentacles reflects a deep fear of financial insecurity, to the point where it consumes one's life. While acknowledging the importance of money, it warns against letting this worry dominate our lives, suggesting to reevaluate one’s true financial needs and fears, possibly rooted in past experiences or doubts about the future.

Five of Pentacles

Five of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Five of Pentacles symbolizes a period of hardship, financial troubles, or health issues. It advises to hold on, highlighting that the situation is not permanent, and you are not as alone as you might think. Despite the current difficulties, there is hope and the possibility of finding support or shelter in the darkness.

Six of Pentacles

Six of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Six of Pentacles represents the importance of sharing and generosity. It underscores the dual nature of giving and receiving, highlighting that there's no shame in accepting help when it's needed, and that generosity improves karma. The illustration of a witch distributing resources to those in need serves as a reminder that assisting others brings joy and fulfillment, forming a cycle of support within community or family, or proving one's beliefs through actions.

Seven of Pentacles

Seven of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Seven of Pentacles symbolizes a period of reflection and patience after hard work has been done. It encourages taking a moment to assess progress and understanding that some things take time to come to fruition. The card advises against making hasty decisions or actions to speed up results, indicating that the rewards of your efforts are near and suggesting a moment of relaxation and careful observation of the outcomes.

Eight of Pentacles

Eight of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Eight of Pentacles is a reminder of the intrinsic value of hard work and dedication. It suggests that success and satisfaction stem from putting your heart and soul into your work, regardless of whether it is your profession, hobby, or even gardening. The card encourages finding joy in the process and achieving excellence through attention to detail and skill improvement. It prompts introspection about one's work and passion, suggesting that genuine effort can be its own reward and urging pride in one's achievements independent of external validation.

Nine of Pentacles

Nine of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Nine of Pentacles signifies a moment of achievement and self-sufficiency. It celebrates hard work and personal success, advising relaxation and self-recognition. It sparks reflection on both achieved goals through own efforts and the journey towards them, emphasizing the importance of balance between dedication and self-care.

Ten of Pentacles

Ten of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Ten of Pentacles signifies achieving or soon to achieve the desired level of financial security and success, urging one to relish life's current blessings while they last. It emphasizes the value of happiness beyond wealth, the importance of enjoying each moment, and preparing for future challenges with the strength derived from family ties. It prompts a reflection on true desires, encouraging one to cherish and spend more time with loved ones and to enjoy both work and leisure.

Page of Pentacles

Page of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Page of Pentacles symbolizes the onset of new ventures, enthusiasm for new paths, and readiness for adventures, all while embodying youthful energy either in body or spirit. It represents preparation for future success and prosperity, possibly indicating a new job or a person younger or less experienced who may benefit from guidance. This card invites reflection on providing support for the young or for new beginnings in one's own life, emphasizing the importance of enabling independence and considering new projects or career paths.

Knight of Pentacles

Knight of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Knight of Pentacles symbolizes a meticulous, dependable approach to achieving one's goals. Unlike other knights, he is never in a rush, preferring to plan thoroughly and move methodically. His energy is potent and reliable, making him excellent for enacting change with consideration and slow, steady progress. This card encourages careful evaluation and deliberate action, whether it represents you or someone who can assist you.

Queen of Pentacles

Queen of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The Queen of Pentacles symbolizes prosperity and abundance in various forms. It suggests having everything one needs and nearly all one desires. The card emphasizes the significance of being grounded and keeping one's heart and spirit open to the gifts of life. It implies that prosperity is as much a state of mind as it is a reflection of one's financial status. The card encourages ruling one's domain with love, openness, and without fear, while also embracing opportunities and assistance from others.

King of Pentacles

King of Pentacles — Everyday Witch Tarot

The King of Pentacles represents success, prosperity, and abundance, highlighting the importance of hard work, kindness, and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. It symbolizes a strong, male figure who is closely connected to his own success and that of those around him, potentially reflecting one’s financial situation or indicating a supportive man in one’s life. The card encourages reflection on one's focus on success and money, and to consider if one is truly receiving and wanting what is offered by such a figure in their life.

Tips for Reading with the Everyday Witch Tarot

Let the Everyday Scenes Tell the Story

Don’t rush past the charming details Elisabeth Alba packed into every card. If a witch is stirring a cauldron, tending a garden, or cuddling a black cat — those everyday moments are part of the message. This deck rewards readers who slow down and really look at the art.

Perfect for Beginners

Because the Everyday Witch Tarot follows Rider-Waite-Smith symbolism so faithfully, any standard tarot guidebook works as a companion. The whimsical illustrations make traditional meanings click instantly — you’ll find yourself understanding cards through the stories before you even open a reference book.

Embrace the Cozy Vibe

This deck shines brightest when you approach it with warmth and playfulness. Light a candle, brew some tea, and let the lighthearted energy of these witchy scenes put you at ease. The Everyday Witch Tarot was designed to make tarot feel like a conversation with a friend, not a solemn ritual.

Trust the Characters

Alba’s witches feel like people you know — the ambitious one, the dreamy one, the wise grandmother, the mischievous student. When a court card shows up, notice who she reminds you of. Personal connections make readings richer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cards are in the Everyday Witch Tarot?

The Everyday Witch Tarot contains 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana across four suits — Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.

What makes the Everyday Witch Tarot unique?

Created by Deborah Blake with art by Elisabeth Alba, this deck portrays witches living their everyday lives — cooking potions, tending gardens, attending school, and celebrating sabbats. The lighthearted, cartoon-style illustrations make tarot feel approachable and fun.

Is the Everyday Witch Tarot good for beginners?

Absolutely — it's one of the most beginner-friendly decks available. The clear, intuitive imagery closely follows Rider-Waite-Smith symbolism, and each scene tells a story that's easy to read without memorizing traditional meanings.

Does the Everyday Witch Tarot follow Rider-Waite-Smith symbolism?

Yes, the deck closely follows the RWS tradition. Elisabeth Alba reimagined each scene with witchy characters in modern settings while keeping the core symbolism intact, making it easy to use with any standard tarot guidebook.