Tarot Combinations with The Fool Explained
Tarot Combinations with The Fool Explained
1. The Fool + Ace of Wands + the Empress: An unexpected or unplanned pregnancy. Take precautions if this isn't
in your plans.
2. Two of Wands + the Fool: Joining forces with others opens new paths and reveals unexpected potential. This
new partnership in an unknown area means seeking good advice is recommended.
3. The Fool + Three of Cups: A surprise party or celebration.
4. Seven of Cups + the Fool + the Tower: Be very careful and realistic about an upcoming choice. Being too naive
could lead you into a disastrous situation that might back re or explode. This is a highly disruptive situation
that's best avoided.
5. The Fool + Knight of Cups: A surprise proposal or an unexpected invitation.
6. The Fool + Six of Pentacles: An unexpected gift or act of generosity.
7. The Fool + Eight of Pentacles: An unexpected opportunity for a new job or study position, which might come
from a surprising source.
8. The Fool + the Lovers: A blind date, or a new love interest appearing from an unexpected place.
9. The Fool + the Devil: This is a situation best avoided, as it could lead to problems that are di cult to escape.
10. The Fool + Death: This could be a minor issue ("a storm in a teacup") that ends quickly, or a new beginning that
never truly starts or [Link], in the opposite order:Death + the Fool: This indicates major change
and transformation. One door closes, allowing an unexpected new opportunity to enter. The ending must
happen for this new beginning to occur.
Ace of Wands + the When you combine action with focus, new projects move forward quickly. This pairing helps
Magician you master your eld and adds an entrepreneurial spark if you're starting a new business.
Seven of Wands + the You'll stand rm in negotiations. You can clearly share your ideas and guide things
Magician successfully, likely getting the outcome you want.
The Magician + Eight of You're starting fast and e ective conversations. This is good for quick communication.
Wands Whereas
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Eight of Wands + the … responding quickly to news puts you in a strong position. Act fast when you get
Magician information! (In either order, these cards can also point to the internet.)
Seven of Cups + the You're actively looking at your options and can skillfully choose the best path forward.
Magician Whereas,
The Magician + Seven
… using your creativity and taking initiative will create even more choices for you.
of Cups
Eight of Cups + the It's smart to leave a situation that's draining your energy. By letting go, you'll gain new
Magician energy and a fresh perspective, like clearing away what's no longer useful.
This is a great combination for your career, especially your main work. It suggests mastery,
Three of Pentacles +
meaning you can move ahead strongly in your eld. This is particularly good for those in
the Magician
communications, writing, or speaking roles.
*If the Magician appears surrounded by the Five of Swords, Page of Swords, the Moon, or the Devil, its meaning turns
negative. This points to dishonesty, trickery, scams, or manipulation.
Ace of Wands + High A new spiritual project or business begins. You'll discover important hidden
Priestess information that guides your progress.
Two of Wands + High You might feel unsure at rst, but crucial information will be revealed, showing you
Priestess the way forward.
Three of Wands + the You're expanding and exploring new, unknown territory. As you go, you'll gain
High Priestess helpful insights. This can also point to a spiritual business.
You might feel confused and unsure. Don't make a decision yet, as you don't have all
Seven of Cups + the
the facts. Important information will soon come to light, and then you'll know
High Priestess
exactly what to do.
Five of Swords + the
You'll outsmart tricky situations. Hidden information will be revealed that helps you
High Priestess + Ace
win, especially if someone has been working against you.
of Swords
Eight of Pentacles +
This can mean studying spiritual or mysterious topics. In the opposite order…
the High Priestess
The High Priestess +
… be alert for whispers or rumors that could lead to a new job or work opportunity.
Eight of Pentacles
This is a tricky combination, showing completely new and unknown paths. In this
The High Priestess +
order: Something will be revealed that opens up a brand new, unfamiliar journey. In
the Fool
the opposite order…
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… you are moving forward without all the facts. You might get surprising
The Fool + the High
information unexpectedly. It can also mean starting a new journey that requires
Priestess
trust in your instincts and blind faith.
The High Priestess + When these three cards appear together, it often points to psychic abilities or
the Magician + the involvement. It encourages you to develop your intuitive gifts, as the Magician
Moon boosts these talents.
The High Priestess + This combination suggests a secret admirer who will soon reveal themselves. (Any
the Lovers cards that follow will show what happens next.)
This warns against misusing psychic gifts or exploring dangerous spiritual areas. It's
The High Priestess +
a strong sign of secrecy and blockages for the High Priestess, suggesting a negative
the Moon + the Devil
path.
Ace of Wands + the This often means pregnancy or birth, especially when combined with the Ace of Cups. If the
Empress reading is about work, it means a new project will succeed if you take good care of it.
Three of Wands + This suggests a successful plan for having children or growing your family. In other situations, it
the Empress means you're building on past successes and enjoying rich rewards from your earlier e orts.
Nine of Wands +
With hard work and careful attention, your plans will grow well and bring you many rewards.
the Empress
The Empress + Ten You might feel overwhelmed by parenting duties or pressure to have children. It can also point
of Wands to a mother gure who is too controlling or shows "smothering love." If other cards also appear...
...this combination can show a relationship that constantly needs a lot of e ort or even too much
The Lovers + the
attention, becoming smothering. If The Lovers and The Empress appear alone or at the end of a
Empress + Ten of
sequence, it suggests a growing relationship. But when the Ten of Wands follows, it brings a
Wands
negative feel, showing a burden or being overwhelmed.
Ten of Cups + the This means a happy marriage and family life. Plans succeed, and everything grows abundantly,
Empress bringing great happiness to everyone involved.
Nine of Pentacles +
Financial success and wealth. This pairing indicates great fortune and luxury items.
the Empress
Ten of Pentacles +
Judgement + the This points to improving your home, such as renovating or redecorating, especially the inside.
Empress
This can represent a powerful couple (not necessarily family members). Sometimes it can mean
The Empress + the
parents, but only if they are very important public gures, highly successful, or have high social
Emperor
status, like royalty or politicians.
The Hierophant + Look for places related to children, such as hospitals (for mothers or children), kindergartens, or
the Empress elementary schools.
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The Empress + the This combination suggests an important woman has a dominating in uence that feels sti ing or
Devil overwhelming.
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4. Similarly… The Hierophant + Eight of Pentacles + Six of Wands: …means graduating from a recognized school or
university.
5. The Hierophant + Ten of Pentacles: The traditional idea of family.
6. Also… Three of Pentacles + the Hierophant + Ten of Pentacles: …working in the family business or for an old,
traditional family company.
7. Two of Cups + the Hierophant + Ten of Cups: The institution of marriage.
8. Also… Two of Cups + the Hierophant + Three of Cups: …a wedding ceremony and celebration. (The Lovers might
sometimes replace the Two of Cups.)
9. Page of Cups + the Hierophant + Three of Cups: A religious ceremony and celebration for a child, such as a
baptism, naming ceremony, con rmation, bar or bat mitzvah. (The Hierophant covers all faiths as a card of
tradition.) It can also mean messages about a religious ceremony.
10. Temperance + the Hierophant + the Star: Hospitals and healing places.
11. Also… Eight of Swords + the Hierophant + Four of Swords: …hospital stays and recovery (the order of cards can
vary).
12. The Hierophant + the Hermit: Getting wise advice and knowledge from a teacher or mentor.
13. Death + the Hierophant + Five of Cups: A funeral ceremony and mourning.
14. The Devil + the Hierophant: Taking the moral high ground; acting on strong ethics and values to do what is right.
15. However, in the opposite order… The Hierophant + the Devil: …may suggest a corrupt organization or o cial.
16. Also… The Devil + the Hierophant + Five of Swords: …can point to a suspicious organization or hidden corruption
within an institution (especially when the card is surrounded, making the meaning stronger).
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9. Knight of Cups + the Lovers: A romantic o er, proposal, or an invitation for a date (the Ace of Cups can sometimes
take the place of the Lovers).
10. The Lovers + Knight of Cups + the Hierophant: Can be a marriage proposal.
11. The Lovers + Ten of Cups: A relationship could become serious quickly, especially if lower cards (like Ace or Two of
Cups) are missing. For those dating, it suggests a commitment and a more permanent relationship, like marriage
(though in larger readings, other marriage cards would usually be present). For those already committed, it means
complete happiness and contentment in partnership and family life.
12. Two of Wands + the Lovers: Partners in both work and love. A business partnership with your signi cant other. If
single, a work collaboration could lead to romance.
13. The Lovers + Four of Wands: Can mean a romantic weekend, especially if other travel cards are present. A
relationship becoming more stable.
14. Three of Swords + the Lovers: Often points to long-distance relationships.
15. In the opposite order… The Lovers + Three of Swords: …it would show stormy emotions, upsets, and arguments.
Check the next card to see if things get worse or stay minor.
16. Five of Swords + the Lovers + the Devil + the Moon: When these three cards surround the Lovers (in any order),
something is de nitely wrong and a cause for concern, unless this combination is the last card in the group.
17. Three of Pentacles + the Lovers: Romantic attraction that comes from your main work. If you're in a relationship,
you might be collaborating with your partner on something related to your work. Their in uence will be important
to you in this work matter.
18. The Fool + the Lovers: For single people, this can mean a blind date or a surprise relationship from an unexpected
source. With the Fool, it usually means someone completely new, not someone already known.
19. The Lovers + the Devil: Not a good sign for a healthy or long-term relationship.
20. The Lovers + the Hierophant + the Devil: Watch for this combination when it appears near an attraction (or the
court card representing that person). It can mean someone is already married.
21. The Lovers + the Hierophant + Ten of Cups: …would indicate marriage.
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7. The Chariot + Eight of Pentacles: Can mean driving lessons. In work matters, your drive and determination
successfully bring you new work.
8. In the opposite order… Eight of Pentacles + the Chariot: …can show new work taking o quite quickly. You can do
very well once you've learned the basics and added the nishing touches. These two cards balance each other well,
with the Pentacles calming the Chariot's intense energy.
9. The Chariot + Ten of Swords: A "crash-and-burn" situation; it could be too much too soon, leading to failure.
10. In the opposite order… Ten of Swords + the Chariot: …shows great strength to recover and move forward from a
setback, leading to triumph after a past failure.
11. Knight of Swords + the Chariot: Eager and ready to go, showing huge speed and energy. Taking fast and rm
action. Possibly an urgent journey.
12. The Chariot + the Emperor + the Hermit: Being too forceful in this situation could make you feel isolated. Take
time to think about the details and possible outcomes. Ideally, you want something to soften the approach, like:
The Chariot + the Emperor + Temperance.
13. The World + the Chariot: Can indicate international travel. Depending on the situation, it can also mean triumph
and success. In the opposite order, it would show a natural progression, like the Chariot + the World.
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12. The Tower + Strength: You are resilient. You have inner courage and toughness during di cult times. You can
recover and handle things easily after a disruptive event. Others might see you as calm and in control after a
crisis. This means weathering the storm and enduring whatever life throws at you.
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5. And… The Hierophant + Ten of Cups + Wheel of Fortune: …if present with marriage cards, it can show a lucky
pairing or a situation where two fortunes are literally joined through marriage.
6. Wheel of Fortune + Three of Cups: Celebrating your good luck with friends and family. In either order, it can
also represent a social event at a casino or a place for entertainment involving speculation (like a racetrack).
7. Five of Pentacles + Wheel of Fortune + Nine of Pentacles: Past losses are recovered. A stroke of good luck
turns your nancial situation around.
8. Whereas… Wheel of Fortune + Five of Pentacles: …could be a gamble that doesn't pay o . More often, it
points to an unlucky change in nancial fortunes.
9. Nine of Swords + Ten of Wands + Wheel of Fortune: Change is coming, and things will get better. Hold on, as
there will be a chance to turn things around. (The Wheel at the end breaks the negative cycle.)
10. Wheel of Fortune + the Devil: Can indicate a gambling problem or addiction.
11. The Sun + Wheel of Fortune + the World: These three together (in any order) bring great fortune and success,
more than you usually experience. If the Star is also included, it might put you in the spotlight, leading to some
kind of fame.
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11. The Hierophant + Justice + Ten of Cups: Exchanging vows, marriage, and o cial documents like a marriage
certi cate. Sometimes, Ace of Pentacles might replace Justice for the certi cate (other marriage cards would
usually also be in the reading).
12. The Moon + Justice + the Devil: Suggests a cover-up and potential for injustice or corruption. The Moon and
Devil can also follow Justice. The interpretation is similar when the Five of Swords appears instead of the
Moon.
*When the Emperor, the Hierophant, and Justice appear together, they point to a situation involving high authorities,
government, or the law.
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Death Featured Combinations
1. Ace of Wands + Death: A ash in the pan. A new start quickly ends; something is over almost as soon as it begins.
If another positive card follows, it can then mean a completely new way of life that brings total transformation.
2. Death + Knight of Wands: Major change and a house move (can be moving to another country).Whereas… Knight
of Wands + Death: …a canceled house move.
3. Death + Five of Cups + Six of Pentacles: Can represent a death, mourning, and inheritance (if the Five and Six are
in the opposite order, you might be disappointed). The Ten of Pentacles can also appear, but mainly for a family
legacy, as below…
4. Death + Ten of Pentacles: Family inheritance matters, can also include Justice, Six of Pentacles, and Ace of
Pentacles together or nearby.
5. Eight of Cups + Death: This usually means the client decides to walk away and end something (check the card
before, if available, to see what this would be. In the Life Spread, the area's title would usually make it clear).
6. Ten of Cups + Death: Can mean a marriage annulment or the end of a committed relationship.
7. Also… The Lovers + Death: …the end of an a air, a romantic relationship ending.
8. Ace of Pentacles + Death: Can be the termination of a contract; it would likely not proceed.
9. Whereas… Death + Justice + Ace of Pentacles: …can indicate a last will and testament.
10. Knight of Pentacles + Three of Swords + Death: A long-standing dispute nally comes to an end.
11. Death + Wheel of Fortune + the Fool: Complete and total change from one path to another, usually a lucky one.
Out with the old, in with the new.
12. Death + Judgement: Something that ended is brought back to life (check the spread area or the card before Death
to identify it).
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8. The Lovers + Five of Cups + Temperance: Would show a temporary upset followed by healing and renewal through
compromise. Judgement instead of Temperance would also show reconciliation.
9. Temperance + the Hermit: Take your time and think things through carefully; it emphasizes patience.
10. Justice + Temperance: Can show legal mediation or conciliation for dispute resolution (especially if preceded by the
Three of Swords or Five of Wands). In personal matters, this combination highlights the need for a balanced mind
and emotions.
11. In the opposite order… Temperance + Justice: …in legal matters, it can show arbitration.
12. The Devil + Temperance: May suggest self-control and moderating excessive behavior or harmful habits to
overcome them and heal.
*Collectively, watch for cards related to healing appearing together: Temperance and the Star (healing), Four of
Swords (recovery), Six of Swords (healing), the Hierophant (hospital), the Eight of Swords (con nement).
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*If the Devil is followed by the Star, the Sun, Four of Swords, or Six of Swords, it would show recovery from a di cult
situation—most positive cards following would show release.
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6. The Moon + Five of Swords: When these two cards appear in this order, it strongly suggests intentional deception
for personal gain; someone around you cannot be trusted.
7. Eight of Swords + the Moon + Nine of Swords: Worries and anxiety might be getting out of control, creating chaos
and despair. Fears can border on paranoia, especially if the cards seem isolated without any clear reason in the
other surrounding cards.
8. Five of Pentacles + the Moon: Financial insecurity; a material loss leads to an uncertain future and unclear
thinking. Ideally, we want a positive card to follow to show release and a solution to the problem.
9. Any King or Queen + the Moon: The court card would describe the person involved, but the Moon following
surrounds them with mystery. It doesn't necessarily mean someone untrustworthy, but suggests they have more
depth and information they might not be sharing—proceed with caution.
10. The Chariot + the Moon: Metaphorically driving through fog—guard against con dence overriding logic. Take time
to plan before rushing ahead, as it suggests heading into uncertainty. Things are not as they seem, and you could
get stuck.
11. The Moon + the Devil: Trippy! In relation to addictions, it can suggest substance abuse, hallucinations, or
delusional and unstable behavior.
12. The Magician + the Devil + the Moon: Can show manipulation and/or gaslighting that could leave you feeling
confused and second-guessing yourself. Do not believe what you are being told, as the truth is being twisted and
hidden.
*Collectively, watch for all the secrecy cards (Five of Swords, Seven of Swords, the High Priestess, the Devil, the
Moon) appearing anywhere in a larger spread, as it reveals underlying secrecy around the client.
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9. Justice + Knight of Pentacles + Ace of Swords + the Sun: Can mean winning a legal case completely to your
satisfaction after a long process.
10. The Sun + the Tower: Short-lived happiness or success (similarly, Death or Ten of Swords).
11. Whereas The Tower + the Sun: …can show something that initially seems like a disaster turns out surprisingly well
and for the best.
12. The World + the Sun: Ampli es achievement. Can therefore indicate a high level of success, usually beyond
normal experience. Watch for these two following or sandwiching another card, which could provide more
information.
*The Sun, the Moon, the Star, the World: Watch for these celestial cards appearing together in a larger reading. They
can represent the full integration of material and spiritual aspects, complete ful llment of your inner and outer world.
Harmonious aspects; "as above so below," heaven on earth, and being at one with the world; perfect alignment.
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When The Lovers and The Empress appear together with the Ten of Wands, it suggests challenges in a relationship that requires constant effort. It indicates a potentially overwhelming or smothering dynamic, either due to burdensome responsibilities or excessive attention .
When The Moon and The Devil appear together, it may suggest issues related to addictions, hallucinations, or delusional and unstable behavior due to substance abuse. It serves as a warning sign of possible misleading perceptions or reality distortions .
The Strength card boosts the overall potency of feminine influences in a tarot reading when appearing alongside The High Priestess and The Empress by enhancing feminine power and supporting the themes of intuition and nurturing .
The combination of Ace of Wands and The Empress, especially with Ace of Cups, often signifies pregnancy or birth. In other scenarios, it can refer to the success of a new project that requires nurturing and attention .
The combination of The Fool and The High Priestess suggests that you are moving forward without having all the facts and may receive surprising information unexpectedly. It also indicates starting a new journey that requires trusting your instincts and having blind faith .
The combination of The High Priestess, The Empress, and The Moon suggests a strong female influence or a connection to 'women’s mysteries'. When the Strength card appears along with them, it enhances this feminine power .
The combination of The Magician, The Chariot, and The Emperor in tarot signifies moving forward with strong, decisive action. This powerful trio of Major Arcana highlights focused effort, single-mindedness, and the effective use of personal abilities to achieve a successful outcome .
The combination of Ten of Pentacles, Judgement, and The Empress indicates home improvements, such as renovations or redecorating, particularly related to the interior of the home .
In reverse order, the combination of The Moon followed by Eight of Wands suggests that while information is swiftly arriving, you should not take it at face value as you don't have all the facts, indicating potential hidden truths .
The combination of The Devil and The Hierophant warns against corrupt organizations or officials, suggesting ethical challenges within institutions. It points to potential hidden corruption, particularly when surrounded by specific cards like Five of Swords, enhancing the theme of secrecy .