About Tarotena

Tarot, without the noise

Tarotena is a quiet corner of the internet for tarot — the full 78-card Rider-Waite deck, a library of spreads, and clear, grounded interpretations. Free to use, no sign-up, no upsell.

Why we built it

Most online tarot sites lock the cards behind email walls, push paid memberships, or bury the meanings under cluttered ads. We wanted a simple place to draw a daily card, try a spread, or look up what The Hermit means in a love reading — without any of that.

Tarotena exists for the moment between the question and the answer: when you'd just like to lay down a few cards and think.

What you'll find here

Twenty-one spreads, ranging from a single daily draw to the full ten-card Celtic Cross, with positions explained as you read. The complete 78-card library — every card with upright and reversed meanings, plus love, career, advice and symbolism. And a growing set of two-card combinations for when the cards you've drawn need to be read together.

Our approach

We treat tarot as a tool for reflection rather than prediction. The cards don't tell you what will happen — they offer images and archetypes that can help you see your own situation more clearly. Every interpretation here is written in that spirit: honest, practical, and respectful of your own judgment.

We use the Rider-Waite-Smith deck because it's the most widely referenced tarot system in the English-speaking world. If you've read about tarot anywhere else, the meanings here will line up with what you've seen.

A note on the readings

Every reading on Tarotena is for personal reflection and entertainment only. Tarot is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice. If you're facing a serious decision or difficulty, please speak with a qualified professional.

Get in touch

Found a typo, have an idea for a spread, or just want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you at hello@tarotena.com, or via our contact page.