The Minor Arcana consists of 56 Tarot cards divided into four suits: Swords, Wands, Cups, and Pentacles. Each suit contains 14 cards, numbered 1 through 10, along with four Court cards: Pages, Knights, Queens, and Kings. While the Major Arcana focuses on spiritual themes and life’s bigger picture, the Minor Arcana guides us through the everyday aspects of our True Self. Each suit represents a different facet of our being: Wands symbolize Intuition, Cups reflect our emotions, Swords signify our thoughts, and Pentacles represent the physical realm, including finances and the material world. Together, the Minor Arcana explores the nuances and experiences of our daily lives.
Elements
Additionally, each suit of the Minor Arcana is associated with one of the Four Natural Elements: Wands are linked to Fire, Cups to Water, Swords to Air, and Pentacles to Earth. These elemental associations further enhance the meaning of each card, offering deeper insights into how these energies manifest in our everyday situations.