Minor Arcana
The 56 cards of the Minor Arcana represent the everyday situations, challenges, and experiences that make up our daily lives. Unlike the Major Arcana's spiritual lessons, these cards offer practical guidance for navigating life's complexities.
The Practical Side of Tarot
While the Major Arcana deals with life's big spiritual lessons, the Minor Arcana provides practical guidance for everyday situations. These 56 cards are divided into four suits, each representing a different element and area of human experience.
The Minor Arcana cards reflect the natural cycles and rhythms of life. They show us how to navigate challenges, make decisions, and understand the energies at play in our daily experiences and relationships.
When Minor Arcana cards appear in a reading, they usually indicate situations that are within our control to influence or change, offering practical advice and actionable guidance.
Structure of Minor Arcana
The Four Suits
Wands
Fire Element
Creativity, action, and personal growth
Cups
Water Element
Emotions, relationships, and intuition
Swords
Air Element
Intellect, conflict, and mental clarity
Pentacles
Earth Element
Material matters, work, and manifestation
Structure Within Each Suit
Numbered Cards (Ace-10)
Ace: Pure potential and new beginnings in the suit's energy
2-6: Building and developing experiences
7-9: Challenges and growth opportunities
10: Completion and mastery of the suit's lessons
Court Cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King)
Page: Learning, exploration, new ideas
Knight: Action, movement, pursuit of goals
Queen: Mastery, nurturing, emotional intelligence
King: Authority, control, mastery of the suit's energy
Explore Each Suit
Click on any suit above to discover its unique energy, meanings, and guidance. Each suit offers valuable insights for different areas of your life.