Tarot Deck Cards, Numbers and Online Access

A standard tarot deck has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards. Tarot deck numbers are not completely universal, because traditions and editions may number or order a few cards differently.

The Minor Arcana contains four suits, each with numbered cards from Ace through Ten and four court cards. There is no single official tarot deck online for every tradition, so online access must be verified through the named deck’s publisher, creator, or authorized service.

What cards are in a tarot deck?

Tarot deck cards are divided into two main groups. The Major Arcana is a sequence of individually named cards, while the Minor Arcana is arranged into four suits.

• Major Arcana: 22 named cards, commonly beginning with The Fool and continuing through The World.

• Minor Arcana: 56 cards divided among four suits, with 14 cards in each suit.

Each Minor Arcana suit normally contains an Ace, the numbered cards Two through Ten, and four court cards. The usual court-card titles are Page, Knight, Queen, and King, although another edition may use different titles.

A complete tarot deck card list should therefore account for all 22 Major Arcana cards and all 56 Minor Arcana cards. If an online display shows fewer cards, it may be presenting only the Major Arcana, a selected spread, or an incomplete preview rather than the entire deck.

How do tarot deck numbers work?

Tarot deck numbers work differently in the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana. Major Arcana numbers identify positions in a named sequence; Minor Arcana numbers identify ranks within a suit.

The Major Arcana commonly uses Roman numerals from I through XXI. The Fool is often marked 0, but some traditions leave The Fool unnumbered or place it elsewhere in the sequence. The World is commonly numbered XXI.

Two Major Arcana cards require special attention. In many Rider-Waite-Smith-based decks, Strength is VIII and Justice is XI. In many Marseille-related and other traditions, Justice is VIII and Strength is XI. That difference does not by itself mean that either card is missing.

In the Minor Arcana, the Ace represents the first rank and may be treated as one even when no numeral appears on the card. Two through Ten then follow in order. Court cards normally have titles instead of numbers, so a Page or King is not a missing numbered card.

What are the tarot deck card numbers in each suit?

The four Minor Arcana suits are commonly called Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. Some editions replace those names with alternatives, but the basic structure usually remains four suits of 14 cards.

• Wands: Ace, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Page, Knight, Queen, and King.

• Cups: Ace, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Page, Knight, Queen, and King.

• Swords: Ace, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Page, Knight, Queen, and King.

• Pentacles: Ace, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Page, Knight, Queen, and King.

Numbers repeat across the suits. For example, every standard suit has its own Three and its own Ten. A number without a suit name is therefore not enough to identify a Minor Arcana card.

Court cards may also be labeled with titles such as Princess, Prince, Daughter, Son, or another edition-specific term. Check the deck guide or publisher’s card list before deciding that a familiar court card is absent.

How can I access a tarot deck online?

No universal organization operates an official tarot deck online. The correct access method depends on the particular deck, publisher, museum collection, or digital service named by the reader.

1. Identify the complete name of the deck or online service. A generic search for “tarot deck online” can mix authorized pages with unofficial copies.

2. Open the publisher’s or service provider’s verified main page. Confirm that the organization name and deck title match the source named on the deck or in its documentation.

3. Look for a section labeled Card List, Gallery, Deck, Library, or similar wording. A full list should distinguish the Major Arcana from the four Minor Arcana suits.

4. Check whether the page is a complete gallery, a limited preview, or an interactive card display. A card-drawing tool may show only selected cards rather than all tarot deck cards at once.

5. If sign-in is requested, confirm that the sign-in screen still belongs to the same verified service before entering account details.

Without the name of a specific service, no login destination or access procedure can be verified. Avoid entering credentials on a page reached only through an advertisement, copied message, or unfamiliar search result.

Why are tarot cards missing or numbered differently?

Tarot deck card numbers may differ because decks follow different historical traditions or use a creator’s own naming system. A changed title or position is not necessarily an error.

• The Fool may be numbered 0, left unnumbered, or placed in another position.

• Strength and Justice may exchange the numbers VIII and XI.

• Suit names may use alternatives to Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.

• Court-card titles may differ even when each suit still contains four court cards.

• An online preview may omit cards that are present in the complete edition.

Use the card list supplied by the deck’s publisher or creator as the reference for that specific edition. If a physical deck appears incomplete, compare every card with that edition’s own checklist rather than with a list from another tradition.

What help is available when online tarot access fails?

Support and account recovery cannot be verified without the name of the online tarot service. Each provider controls its own sign-in requirements, recovery choices, and support channels.

On the verified service page, look for Help, Support, Account, or Contact. Use only the options displayed by that provider, and do not send a password, verification code, or recovery code in an ordinary message.

If the service does not require an account, a sign-in prompt may indicate that the reader has opened a different feature or an unrelated page. Return to the verified main page and locate the deck gallery or card list again. If the provider offers no visible recovery or support option, do not rely on contact details copied from an unverified directory.