Tarots (The Minor Arcana)

The 56 Minor Arcana Cards (which follow the Major Arcana) consist of Four Suits, which commonly include; Wands, Pentacles, Cups, and Swords (they may differ depending on the deck.) The Minor Arcana’s are the supportive roles, while the Major Arcana’s are the “Brad Pitt” of the reading. The Minor’s bring clarity through specific details of our concerns, emotions, and experiences, as well as precisely depict the individuals in our everyday lives.

The following is a condensed and an overall view of each of the Minor Arcana Suits:

Suit of Wands (Staves or Batons):

The Suit of Wands corresponds with the element of Fire, the color red, the seasons of Spring and Summer, and the direction South. The astrological influence the signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

If these card(s) are representing an individual; they may have red or blond haired, and blue or hazel eyes.  

Leadership, energy, inspiration, creativity, self-growth, determination, strength, intelligence, intuition, and optimism are all traits of this suit. They often deal with the spiritual level of consciousness. Wands often represent careers, abilities, potentials, and or business enterprises. If several Wands are revealed in the Querent’s reading, this means that work related matters are important to them (especially in the creative and organizational facets.) If these cards appear while one is pondering on starting a new business or career, they will give you a clear idea if the time is right.

Suit of Cups (Chalices):

The Suit of Cups corresponds with the element of Water, the color blue, the seasons of Summer and Winter, and the direction West. The astrological influence the signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

If these card(s) are representing an individual; they may have red or blond hair, blue or grey eyes, are fair skinned, and plump.

Feelings, love in all forms, compassion, understanding, caring, kindness, faith, healing, memories, relationships with others are all trait of this Suit. Cups often represent emotions, psychic/intuitive arts, inner experiences and sensations. They often deal with emotions, sensitivity, decisions, and one’s family life. If several Cups are revealed in the Querent’s reading, this means that a lot of their emotions are involved in this situation.

Suit of Pentacles (Coins):

The Suit of Pentacles corresponds with the element of Earth, the direction North, and the seasons of Summer and Autumn. The astrological influence the signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

If these card(s) are representing an individual; they may have dark hair and dark eyes. 

The application of talents, knowledge and physical abilities to build wealth are all traits of this Suit. Pentacles often  represent physical and material status. They also indicate abundance on all levels; in money, property, life style and or work environment.   If several Pentacles are revealed in the Querent’s reading, this often means that their finances will manifest into prosperity.

Suit of Swords (Spades):

The Suit of Swords corresponds with the element of Air, the direction East, and the seasons of Autumn or Winter. The astrological influence the signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

If these card(s) are representing an individual; they may have dark brown hair, and brown eyes.

One’s mental and or intellectual state, communication abilities, desire to seek the truth, strength, authority, courage, and the opportunity to travel are all traits of this Suit. Swords often represent action (both constructive and destructive.) They can depict fighting or states of misfortune. Swords may portray legal arrangements; The legal, political and or judicial systems (courts), contracts, leases, agreements, and or purchase documents.