Tarot
The meanings of the 56 Minor Arcana cards
While the Major Arcana considers broad life themes, the Minor Arcana reflects small daily experiences and feelings. Its four suits—Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles—each contain fourteen cards.
Explore the meanings of the 22 Major Arcana cards
WandsWands
Element: Fire · Theme: Passion, action and inspiration
- ACEAce of Wands
Getting started · Creation
- IITwo of Wands
Planning a vision · Choice
- IIIThree of Wands
Development · Cooperation
- IVFour of Wands
Celebration · A place to belong
- VFive of Wands
Competition · Inspiration and challenge
- VISix of Wands
Recognition · Progress
- VIISeven of Wands
Position · Courage
- VIIIEight of Wands
Speed · Communication
- IXNine of Wands
Endurance · Preparation
- XTen of Wands
Burdens · Responsibility
- PAGEPage of Wands
News · Exploration
- KNIGHTKnight of Wands
Movement · Enthusiasm
- QUEENQueen of Wands
Familiarity · Confidence
- KINGKing of Wands
Planning a vision · Sincerity
CupsCups
Element: Water · Theme: Feelings, affection and connection
- ACEAce of Cups
Acceptance · Joy
- IITwo of Cups
Dialogue · Affinity
- IIIThree of Cups
Interaction · A shared celebration
- IVFour of Cups
A pause in progress · Reflection
- VFive of Cups
Parting · Support that remains
- VISix of Cups
Memory · Kindness
- VIISeven of Cups
Imagination · Options
- VIIIEight of Cups
A change of direction · Exploration
- IXNine of Cups
Satisfaction · Contentment
- XTen of Cups
Affection · A place to belong
- PAGEPage of Cups
Sensitivity · A message
- KNIGHTKnight of Cups
An invitation · An approach
- QUEENQueen of Cups
Empathy · Imagination
- KINGKing of Cups
Acceptance · Fairness
SwordsSwords
Element:Air · Theme:Thought, words and decisions
- ACEAce of Swords
Clarity · Decisions
- IITwo of Swords
Equilibrium · Holding a decision
- IIIThree of Swords
Separation · Sadness
- IVFour of Swords
Rest · Distance
- VFive of Swords
Winning and losing · What remains afterward
- VISix of Swords
Transition · A way forward
- VIISeven of Swords
Strategy · Trying things out
- VIIIEight of Swords
Constraints · Assumptions
- IXNine of Swords
Worry · Repeated thoughts
- XTen of Swords
A stopping point · Boundaries and endings
- PAGEPage of Swords
Observation · Confirmation
- KNIGHTKnight of Swords
Quick judgments · Courage
- QUEENQueen of Swords
Boundaries · Experience
- KINGKing of Swords
Judgment · Fair-mindedness
PentaclesPentacles
Element:Earth · Theme:Money, daily life and making ideas tangible
- ACEAce of Pentacles
Tangible progress · Foundation
- IITwo of Pentacles
Managing available resources · Ease and agility
- IIIThree of Pentacles
Skill · Working together
- IVFour of Pentacles
Holding on · Reassurance
- VFive of Pentacles
A shortfall · Support
- VISix of Pentacles
Giving · Allocation
- VIISeven of Pentacles
Nurturing · Assessment
- VIIIEight of Pentacles
Practice · Skill
- IXNine of Pentacles
Independence · Selection
- XTen of Pentacles
Carrying things forward · Family
- PAGEPage of Pentacles
Learning · Practice in daily life
- KNIGHTKnight of Pentacles
Continuity · Responsibility
- QUEENQueen of Pentacles
Care and maintenance · Generosity
- KINGKing of Pentacles
Practical work · Management
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