From the sun to cups, there are many tarot card tattoos for you to choose from, depending on the meaning you would like to depict in your ink.
I have always been fascinated with tarot cards - I even have my own deck! So, it is always great to have clients come in with requests for these tattoos. It gives me the opportunity to chat about one of my favorite hobbies!
In this post, I will discuss the top tarot card tattoo ideas as well as the meaning behind them!
It is important to remember that the meanings behind tarot card tattoos can be quite subjective. There isn't always a fixed meaning to these cards so they can mean different things to different people. So, when you are getting your tarot card tattoo you may want to apply your own significance to the card as well as the design.
Also, keep in mind that these descriptions are brief. There is actually a lot more to these cards than what I have mentioned here.
Here are the top tarot tattoos that you can get:
In general, the sun tarot card tattoo can represent optimism, contentment, and a new beginning.
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When this tarot card tattoo is upright, it may mean:
For love and relationships, this card can denote passion, fun, and progress. In finance, this card denotes security and even abundance. In your career, this card can indicate positive changes and in health it depicts wellness.
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In reverse, this tarot card tattoo can be read as:
In terms of relationships, you may be feeling abandoned or your relationship has lost its fire. In your finances, you may be taking a temporary loss. You may feel like your hard work isn't transitioning to success in your career. And, as for your health, your mental state may be having a negative impact on your physical state.
Take inspiration from the sun tarot card tattoo ideas shown here!
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In general, the moon tarot card can represent the unconscious mind and your intuition. It can also be linked to worries and even delusions.
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When the moon tarot card tattoo is upright, it can mean:
In your relationship, you may be feeling uneasy or uncomfortable. For finances, it could be a sign that it is a bad time for investments or that someone may be trying to swindle you out of money. At work, there may be miscommunication between your coworkers. This card may represent mental health issues.
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When this tarot card tattoo is in reverse, it may indicate:
For your relationship, it could mean that secrets or truths are about to be revealed. In terms of finance, you may now have a clearer of how to proceed with your financial situation. In your career, it could indicate that your situation will begin to stabilize. This may indicate a reduction in anxiety or depression.
These moon tarot card tattoos should give you an idea of the design that you can get.
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In general, this card depicts contentment and inspiration. It is also associated with hope for the future.
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When this tarot card tattoo is facing upright, it can mean the following for different circumstances:
When it comes to your love life, it could mean that you are ready to begin a new relationship and to let go of previous baggage. In terms of finance, it could mean that your financial goals are about to be achieved. This card can also indicate that your career and health are about to improve.
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As for when the star tarot card tattoo is reversed, it can mean the following:
In general, it could mean that your faith is being tested in some aspect of your life. In terms of a relationship, you may have lost trust in your partner or no longer have faith in the relationship. As for your career, this may be a sign that you have stalled in your career or that it is time for you to move on. And, for your health, it could mean that you should take a more proactive approach.
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In general, the lovers tarot card tattoo can represent unconditional love, harmony, connection, and attraction.
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When this tarot card tattoo is in the upright position it can mean:
For relationships, it is a sign of two forces or souls becoming one. In terms of finance and your career, it can indicate that there are big decisions to be made. In health, it means that you will begin to receive support from someone else.
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When the lovers' tarot card tattoo is reversed, it can indicate:
An out-of-sync relationship or certain incompatibilities. In finance, it can be a sign to be making more cautious decisions. In business, it could mean that you are at odds with coworkers or a partner. In health, it could be a symbol to reconnect with your body and your health.
Check out these beautiful lovers' tarot card tattoo ideas:
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In the upright position, the empress tarot tattoo relates to the feminine side of all genders. It also indicates security in your love life and abundance in your finances. This can also be a sign of a boost in your career. In terms of health, this card heavily signifies fertility or pregnancy.
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When reversed, this card can indicate a manipulative or controlling aspect in relationships. In finance, though, it can indicate financial success. In your career, it may be that you are insecure or unfulfilled in your job. As for your health, it may be that you have been neglecting your health.
Here are the Empress tarot card tattoo ideas that you should consider:
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When in the upright position, this tarot card tattoo means:
The Emperor card represents a need for discipline in both your relationship as well as your finances. In your career, this tarot card tattoo represents leadership and a tendency to tackle all tasks by yourself. As for health, it is a sign to stop overworking yourself and to pay better attention to your health.
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When in the reverse position, this tarot card tattoo can signify:
That you are experiencing disagreement or dissatisfaction in your relationship. When it comes to your finances, it could be a sign that you need professional help. In work, it is an indication that you are having trouble concentrating. In terms of health, it may be a sign that your body is about to give up on you.
Here are the emperor tarot card tattoo ideas you should check out:
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Contrary to popular belief, the death tarot card tattoo doesn't represent actual death. Instead, it represents new beginnings, transition, and spiritual growth.
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When upright, this tarot card tattoo can represent:
For relationships, it can mean that you are either clinging to a connection that doesn't exist or you are preventing your relationship from progressing forward. In finance, it could be an indication that you are experiencing a loss. In work, it could mean that whatever you are currently doing has stopped producing results. In health, it can mean that your health is in a transition state.
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When reversed, such tarot card tattoos can reveal:
In a relationship, such major arcana cards in the tarot deck can mean that you are preventing your relationship from altering or changing. In finance, it could depict that you need to slow your spending to cut down on losses. In careers, it could be a sign to change paths and in health, it could signal needing to be proactive in your health.
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When the Wheel of Fortune tarot card tattoo is upright, it can mean positive changes are afoot in your love life, career, and your health. However, in the case of your financial situation, it can indicate either positive or negative changes, depending on your current situation.
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When reversed, such tarot card tattoos can reveal negative changes in your relationships, career, health, and financial situation.
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When upright, such tarot card tattoos can indicate new beginnings or a new adventure in your love life or career. It can also depict spontaneity when it comes to finances. For health, it can be a signal to take care of yourself.
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When reversed, the fool tarot tattoo can also reveal new beginnings. However, in this case, it may mean that you will be a bit foolish with the decisions you need to make.
Check out these fool tarot card tattoo ideas:
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When upright, the magician tarot card tattoo indicates positive growth and connection in your relationships, health, career, and financial status.
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When this card is reversed, you have to think carefully about decisions relating to your relationships, career, and financial situation. However, it does indicate good health.
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When upright, the justice tarot card tattoo is an indication of just rewards. This means that depending on whether your actions are good or bad in relationships, financials, career, or health, you will be either rewarded or face the consequences of your actions.
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When reversed, the justice card can be related to correcting the poor decisions or mistakes that you made to improve your relationship, career, and financial mistakes.
Here are the justice tarot card tattoo ideas you can consider:
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With the chariot tarot card tattoo upright, it is all about determining your goals for your relationship, financial status, career, and health and then following through on these plans.
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When this card tattoo is reversed, it may mean that you are may be making rash decisions or you are following the wrong path. This is true for your relationships, career, and finances.
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The meaning behind the cups tarot card tattoo all depends on the suits of cups that you choose. In general, though, this suit is related to your intuition and ability to make decisions. So, when the card is upright you are more likely to make logical decisions whereas when it is in reverse you may make illogical moves.
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Well, there are no specific rules or guidelines as to whether or not you can get a tarot card tattoo, so this decision is largely up to you.
Some people may be concerned with the fact that getting a tarot tattoo may be bad luck or that you are disrespecting the symbology behind this divination tool.
However, there doesn't appear to be any lore about such things so you should be fine. Still, it is a good idea to be aware that some cultures do take tarot cards a bit more seriously and so you should be respectful of such beliefs.
As long as you aren't superstitious and feel comfortable getting such a tattoo design you should go ahead and get it.
Well, there you go - all the tarot card tattoo ideas you could possibly need! All you need to do is choose one with the right meaning for you!
