If the Major Arcana shows the large currents of life, the 56 Minor Arcana cards illuminate the specific
scenes of everyday life. Each of the four suits corresponds to one element and one area of life.
| Suit | Element | Area of Life |
|---|
| Wands | Fire | Passion, work, creation, will |
| Cups | Water | Emotion, relationships, intuition, love |
| Swords | Air | Thought, communication, conflict, truth |
| Pentacles | Earth | Matter, money, the body, achievement |
The numbers are stages of a journey: from the Ace (the seed) to the Ten (completion). The four court cards,
Page, Knight, Queen, and King, show the maturity of a person who handles that element.
Wands — Fire — Passion, Work, Creation
| Card | Core Keywords |
|---|
| Ace of Wands | A spark of inspiration, new project |
| Two of Wands | Planning, broad perspective |
| Three of Wands | Expansion, first results |
| Four of Wands | Celebration, sanctuary |
| Five of Wands | Competition, constructive friction |
| Six of Wands | Victory, recognition |
| Seven of Wands | Defending your position |
| Eight of Wands | Acceleration, fast news |
| Nine of Wands | Final hurdle, perseverance |
| Ten of Wands | Overload, responsibility |
| Page of Wands | Discovery of passion |
| Knight of Wands | Charge, adventure |
| Queen of Wands | Confident charisma |
| King of Wands | Visionary leadership |
Cups — Water — Emotion, Relationships, Intuition
| Card | Core Keywords |
|---|
| Ace of Cups | Emotional opening, new love |
| Two of Cups | Mutual attraction, partnership |
| Three of Cups | Celebration, friendship |
| Four of Cups | Boredom, indifference |
| Five of Cups | Loss, grief |
| Six of Cups | Memories, old connections |
| Seven of Cups | Fantasy, too many options |
| Eight of Cups | Leaving, deeper meaning |
| Nine of Cups | Wish fulfillment, satisfaction |
| Ten of Cups | Family happiness, completion |
| Page of Cups | Sensitivity, unexpected affection |
| Knight of Cups | Romantic proposal |
| Queen of Cups | Deep empathy, healing |
| King of Cups | Emotional balance |
Swords — Air — Thought, Communication, Conflict
Pentacles — Earth — Matter, Money, Body
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Tarot is not a prophecy that fixes the future. It is a mirror that reflects the present. Use it as a tool for enjoyment and self-reflection.