Major Arcana
| Card | Hindu Tradition | Buddhist Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 The Fool | Avadhuta / Keshi | Shunya |
| I The Magician | Indra (Indrajala) / Vishwakarma | Nirmanakaya |
| II The High Priestess | Saraswati | Prajnaparamitadevi |
| III The Empress | Lakshmi / Prakriti | Vasudhara |
| IV The Emperor | Mahavishnu / Purusha | Chakravartin / Avalokiteśvara |
| V The Hierophant | Guru / Sampradaya / Brihaspati | Upaya / Sangha |
| VI The Lovers | Ardhanarishvara | Yab-Yum |
| VII The Chariot | Arjuna / Antaratma / Antaryami | Virya |
| VIII Strength | Durga | |
| IX The Hermit | Muni / Rishi / Sannyasi | Pratyekabuddha |
| X Wheel of Fortune | Samsara | Kala-Chakra |
| XI Justice | Dharma / Karma | Pratitya-samutpada |
| XII The Hanged Man | Pranidhana / Saranagati / Prapatti | Bodhichitta |
| XIII Death | Yama / Kala / Kali | Anitya / Anatta / Yama |
| XIV Temperance | Samyama / Sattva | Madhyama Pratipada / Majjhimā Patipadā. |
| XV The Devil | Moha / Avidya | Mara |
| XVI The Tower | Pralaya / Kundalini / Vajra | Vajra |
| XVII The Star | Tara bhavatarini / Anugraha | Akshobhya / Triratna - Sarana |
| XVIII The Moon | Chandra / Manas | Alaya-vijnana |
| XIX The Sun | Aditya / Antarjyoti | Vairocana |
| XX Judgement | Kalki / Prarabdha / Vidhi | Maitreya |
| XXI The World | Moksha / Purnam | Nirvana / Shunya |
Minor Arcana
Hindu Tradition
| Tarot Suit | Energetic Principle | Purushartha (Aim) | Kosha (Sheath) | Symbolic Ayudha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wands | Tejas (Fire) | Dharma (Duty) | Vijnanamaya | Danda (Staff) |
| Cups | Ojas (Fluid) | Kama (Desire) | Manomaya | Padma (Lotus) |
| Swords | Prana (Breath) | Moksha (Liberation) | Pranamaya | Kharga (Sword) |
| Pentacles | Anna (Matter) | Artha (Prosperity) | Annamaya | Shriphala (Fruit) |
Buddhist Tradition
| Tarot Suit | Buddha Family (Kula) | Dhyani Buddha | Element | Transmuted Wisdom | Symbolic Weapon / Implement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wands | Padma (Lotus) | Amitabha | Fire | Pratyavekshana: Discriminating Wisdom (Insight) | Padma (Red Lotus) |
| Cups | Vajra (Mirror) | Akshobhya | Water | Adarsha: Mirror-like Wisdom (Reflection) | Vajra (Scepter/Thunderbolt) |
| Swords | Karma (Action) | Amoghasiddhi | Air | Krityanusthana: All-Accomplishing Wisdom | Khadga (Sword / Double Vajra) |
| Pentacles | Ratna (Jewel) | Ratnasambhava | Earth | Samata: Wisdom of Equanimity (Abundance) | Chintamani (Wish-fulfilling Jewel) |

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