Tarot Academy

A Rider–Waite–Smith inspired learning quest about Tarot history, the Major Arcana, the Minor Arcana, suits, court cards, and symbolic reflection.

This educational game uses simplified original card designs instead of copying full deck artwork. It frames Tarot as history, symbolism, storytelling, and reflection.

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Academy Hall

Complete each chamber to earn a golden key. Study the full 78-card deck: 22 Major Arcana cards and all 56 Minor Arcana cards.

History Hall

Read the history scrolls, then answer a short challenge to unlock the next chamber.

Tarot began as cardsTarot developed in Europe as a card game before it became strongly associated with occult symbolism and divination.
Major and Minor ArcanaA modern Tarot deck usually has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana.
Rider–Waite–SmithThe famous Rider–Waite–Smith deck was created by artist Pamela Colman Smith with ideas from A. E. Waite and published in 1909.
Why it became popularThe deck is famous because the Minor Arcana cards have full scenes, making the deck easier to learn visually.

Full 78-Card Gallery

Click any card to flip it, then read its beginner meaning, reversed meaning, suit, element, and symbol clues.

Suits & Court Cards Chamber

Learn the Minor Arcana suits, their elemental associations, and the basic court card roles.

Wands — FireCreativity, will, energy, action, inspiration.
Cups — WaterFeelings, relationships, intuition, dreams, emotional life.
Swords — AirThought, truth, conflict, decisions, communication.
Pentacles — EarthWork, body, money, resources, home, practical life.
PagesStudents, messengers, beginners, curiosity, early learning.
KnightsMovement, quests, action, pursuit, momentum.
QueensInner mastery, care, maturity, emotional intelligence.
KingsOuter mastery, leadership, responsibility, command.

Challenge

Card Meaning Match

Match each Major Arcana card to its beginner clue. Drag cards, or tap a card and then tap the matching clue.

Card Names

Meaning Clues

Reflection Spread

Draw a three-card spread for symbolic storytelling. This does not predict the future; it helps practice card meanings and reflective thinking.

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Tarot Academy Complete!

You completed the full 78-card Tarot Academy quest. Enter a name to print a Tarot Scholar certificate.

Tarot Scholar

has completed Tarot Academy and learned introductory Tarot history, the 22 Major Arcana, all 56 Minor Arcana cards, suit associations, court cards, and reflective spread practice.

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