What Do Trees Symbolize on Tarot Cards?

Trees are found on these Tarot cards:

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Trees are a frequent symbol used on thirteen individual cards in the well-known Rider-Waite Tarot deck.

The same symbols won't necessarily make an appearance in all contemporary decks, however many newer Tarot decks will use variants of the same, well-known Rider-Waite symbology.

Here's What groups of trees mean in Tarot

In a general sense, trees highlight a connection to natural forces and the natural world.

trees highlight a connection to natural forces and the natural world

Trees are some of the most widely used symbols in the classic tarot deck. The precise meaning of any one tree varies depending on the specific Tarot card it appears on.

Here Are the 13 Tarot Cards Where Trees Are Found

The Two of Cups

The Four of Cups

The Nine of Pentacles

The Page of Pentacles

The Knight of Pentacles

The Page of Swords

The Knight of Swords

The Queen of Swords

The King of Swords

The Ace of Wands

NOTE: In addition to the background trees on the Ace of Wands card, the central wand in this image is growing and sprouting like a tree. This wand-as-tree depiction highlights the concepts of growth, fertility and opportunity.

The Two of Wands

NOTE: The Two of Wands depicts two wands which are sprouting and growing like trees. This depiction of the wands helps to highlight the ideas of growth and potential.

The Lovers

The Star

NOTE: The lone tree shown in the background of The Star tarot card is notable because of the ibis bird which is resting on its branches. The ibis is the animal representation of the ancient Egyptian god Thoth, who was the deity associated with wisdom and learning.

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