The Major Arcana Cards
The Major Arcana cards represent a journey to spiritual-awareness and illustrate the various stages we encounter as we search for a greater understanding. When a Tarot reading is mostly made up of these cards, the client is usually experiencing life-changing events which will have long-term influences. These are important lessons the client must pay attention to in order to move forward.
The Minor Arcana Cards
The Minor Arcana consists of four suits: Cups, Pentacles, Swords and Wands. Each suit consists of 14 Tarot cards, including 10 numbered and 4 Court Cards. The numbered cards reflect everyday life situations, while to Tarot Court Cards reflect personality-types or actual people. When a Tarot reading is mostly made up of these cards, the client is dealing with day-to-day issues.
Suit Of Wands
The Suit of Wands is representative of the element fire. Its Tarot meaning is associated with inspiration, spirituality, strength, creativity, ambition and determination. They address our personalities, egos and personal energy.
Suit Of Pentacles
The Suit of Pentacles is representative of the element earth. Its tarot meaning is associated with material aspects of life including property, money, work and business. The negative aspects of the suit of pentacles include being greedy, overly materialistic and possessive.
Suit Of Cups
The Suit of Cups is representative of the element water. Its Tarot meaning is associated with relationships, love, feelings and connections. The suit of cups Tarot cards indicate what you are thinking with your heart rather than your head, and are linked to imagination, creativity and fanaticism.
Suit Of Swords
The Suit of Swords is representative of the element air. Its Tarot meaning is associated with force, power, oppression, action, conflict and courage. This suit can also mean hatred and enemies, and of all the suits, this one is considered the most dangerous and powerful.
