Minor Arcana
The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits
--- Wands, Pentacles, Swords and Cups, with each
suit possessing four court cards: Kings, Queens,
Pages and Knights. They can show either circumstances,
or people who are significant in the questioner's
life. It is important to remember that a king could
also represent a woman who is in a position of authority
or heavily biased towards her masculine side, while
queen could represent a man who plays a nurturing
role in questioner's life.
The Suit of Wands
This suit represents
the element of water. It represents the subjective
world of inner experiences, such as feelings, emotions
and sensations. In ordinary playing cards, it is
shown as the suit of Hearts.
The Suit of Cups
Appearances are
not what they seem, says this card of illusion and
creative energy. It shows that the imagination and
creative ability can be yours.
The Suit of Pentacles
This represents the element of earth. It stands
for material and financial conditions. In ordinary
playing cards, it is shown as the suit of Diamonds.
The Suit of Swords
This represents the element of air. It symbolises
the state of mind, and state of conflict. In ordinary
cards, it is shown as the suit of Spades
