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Detailed Meaning of Minor Arcana
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Here, I hope to explain the Detailed Meaning of Minor Arcana Tarot Court Cards and Number Cards.
The Court
Cards are the 16 face cards of the Tarot deck and can be interpreted by
the Tarot Reader in a Tarot Reading in several ways.
The Tarot cards and their meanings have intrigued and fascinated many people over the centuries.
Detailed Meaning of Minor Arcana
Introduction
The Tarot comprises a total of 78 cards, of which 16 are Court Cards (similar to face cards in a normal playing card deck). Understanding the detailed meaning of minor arcana, including these Court Cards, adds depth and precision to any Tarot Reading.
A Tarot Court Card can disclose much in a Tarot Reading and has messages to be revealed for the Querant (person receiving a Tarot Reading). It is the interpretation, guided by psychic intuition of the Tarot Reader, that can verbalize these messages to pass onto others in Tarot Readings. A Tarot Reader will interpret a particular Tarot card in relation to where it appears in a Tarot Spread and the relationship with surrounding cards.
There are 4 Court Cards for each suit - Kings, Queens, Knights, and Pages (sometimes the names differ in different Tarot decks and can be known as Kings, Queens, Prince, and Princess). These cards in Tarot Readings can be confusing at first. It can be quite difficult and challenging for the Tarot Reader to interpret the meanings of them, and it takes some skill to get to grips with the several different meanings of each of the Court Cards.
The challenge exists for Tarot Readers in interpreting these because the Kings, Queens, Knights, and Pages can represent actual people, events, or aspects of a person's personality. By mastering the detailed meaning of minor arcana, including the intricacies of Court Cards, a Tarot Reader can unlock profound insights and clarity in their readings.
When Tarot Court Cards Represent People
Court cards can often represent someone who is of significance in your
life or the life of the Querant you are Reading for. Parents, siblings,
spouses, bosses, tutors and friends can often be recognized within these Tarot cards.
Each of these Tarot cards indicate the age, sex, character and even eye and hair coloring of a real person.
The
Page of Wands for example can represent a child of either sex or
someone who perhaps behaves like a child. The coloring of the child
would be brown hair with blue or hazel eyes. Another example is that of
the Knight of Pentacles which indicates a man under 35 years of age. The
physical characteristics of the man would be brown hair with brown or
dark eyes.
When Tarot Court Cards Represent an Event or Situation
These Tarot cards can often indicate and event in yours or the Querants
life. For example the Pages of any suit represent an invitation, gift or
opportunity related to their specific suit. So if the Page of Cups
comes up it can mean a new love, engagement ring or even the birth of a
baby as the suit of Cups relates to love.
Knights often show
movement in yours or the Querants life. So if the Knight of Swords shows
up it could mean a new course of study to undertake as the suit of
Swords relates to the mind.
When Queens show up in a Tarot
Reading they signify a time of growth and development, a time when you
or the Querant is taking practical steps to get the results they want.
When
Kings appear in a spread it can show the motivation or inspiration to
begin something. Making plans, coming up with ideas and thinking about
the future.
When Tarot Court Cards Represent Personality
Court cards in a Tarot deck most often describe a certain type of
person. The Queen of Wands is passionate, warm and outgoing while the
Queen of Swords can be sharp, brittle and aggressive. The King of Cups
is a sensitive, caring soul trusting his intuition whereas the King of
Swords is very analytical and logical relying on hard evidence rather
than gut feelings.
When one of these Tarot cards appears in a Tarot Reading
you are doing for yourself it may be indicating one of your personality
traits or qualities that you need to be aware of. Similarly if you are
giving a Tarot Reading to a Querant it can show some aspect of their
personality they need to perhaps subdue or develop.
Bare in mind
there is no definitive right or wrong way to interpret the meanings of
these Tarot cards in Tarot Readings. Remember the above possibilities but
listen to your intuition for guidance when doing a Tarot Reading.
DETAILED MEANING OF MINOR ARCANA TAROT COURT CARDS
To explore the unique meaning of each Court Card in the Tarot, simply click or tap on its image link below. These Court Cards belong to the Minor Arcana and include the suits of Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles, each representing distinct qualities and energies.
The Suit of Wands
The Suit of Swords
The Suit of Pentacles
The Suit of Cups
The Number Tarot Cards
In the number Tarot cards there are 4 suits and 56 cards. Similar to traditional playing cards, the 56 Minor Arcana Tarot cards are divided into four suits. These are Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles. Some packs assign different names to their suits such as Rods, Staves or Batons in place of Wands. Pentacles in some packs are also known as Coins or Discs.
Again, similar to playing cards, each suit has numbered cards Ace –10. However unlike the three face cards in a playing card pack, the Tarot pack has four face or court cards - Page, Knight, Queen and King. Again different packs may give alternative names to the court cards such as Prince or Princes.
The Court Cards and the Zodiac
The four elements and Zodiac signs are assigned to each suit.
- Swords are from the element of Air – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius and are connected with the intellect, thinking and learning.
- Pentacles are from the element of Earth – Virgo, Capricorn and Taurus and are connected with practical, material and financial matters.
- Wands are from the element of Fire – Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius and are connected with work, ambition and creativity.
- Cups are from the element of Water – Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Cups are connected with emotions, feelings and love.
DETAILED MEANING OF MINOR ARCANA TAROT NUMBER CARDS
To learn more about each individual Tarot Card and it’s meaning simply click or tap on its picture link below. These are the number Tarot cards of the Minor Arcana consisting of the suit of Wands, suit of Cups, suit of Swords and suit of Pentacles.
The Suit of Wands
The Tarot suit of Wands is sometimes called Staves, Rods or Staffs in different decks of Tarot cards. The suit of Wands represents drive, motivation, daring, drive, ambition and initiative. The suit of Wands also relates to action, creativity, energy and enthusiasm.
The suit of Wands belongs to the element of fire and as such indicates a fiery passion and fervor when it comes to questions related to love.
Career aspirations and creative ambitions are also indicated by the suit of Wands. When a Wand shows up in a Tarot reading related to career it urges action, boldness and fearlessness to take a chance and be open to opportunity.
The Suit of Swords
The suit of Swords is associated with the element of Air. The suit of Swords represents thinking, logic, intelligence and communication. In a Tarot Reading featuring a Tarot card from the suit of Swords it can often indicate the need for the head to rule the heart in questions of career and business success.
The suit of Swords can also represent conflict, difficulties, friction and rivalry. When the suit of Swords is prevalent in a Tarot Reading concerning health or legal matters it can show a need for logical, clear thinking strategies to deal with any obstacles that are getting in the way of successful results.
The Suit of Pentacles
The suit of Pentacles sometimes referred to as the suit of Coins or Discs represents money, material possessions, property and career. The suit of Pentacles also relates to hard work, determination, dedication and practicality.
When the suit of Pentacles is dominant in a Tarot Reading concerning finances, work or business matters it shows a need to be grounded, pragmatic and practical to resolve any problems.
The suit of Pentacles symbolizes manifestation of wealth and the need to be generous with that wealth to have good Karma.
The Suit of Cups
The Tarot suit of Cups sometimes referred to as the suit of Goblets belongs to the element of Water. The suit of Cups represents love, kindness, sensitivity and care. The suit of Cups also relates to psychic ability, intuition and the subconscious mind.
When Cups cards dominate a Tarot reading, it normally refers to inner feelings, imagination, creativity and expressive emotions.
In questions relating to love relationships the appearance of many Tarot cards in a Tarot Reading, from the suit of Cups, is always seen as a positive and encouraging sign.
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