Minor Arcana in Tarot

Tarot decks come in many different designs, with varying images, foci, and intentions, so provide yourself with the space to experience more than more deck. A typical tarot deck consists of 56 Minor Arcana cards divided into four suits – namely, Cups, Swords, Wands and Pentacles. The four suits represent the four elements of air, earth, fire and water. Each suit is a symbol of an aspect of human emotions and ambitions, and all suits have ten numbered cards and four court cards.

While the numbered cards generally refer to transient events, advice, ideas, etc., the court cards represent people in our lives or behavior patterns….

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Tarot Symbology

Previously we touched on the introduction of the use of Tarot cards and their ability to support us as we move through transition. Tarot’s symbols and images have fascinated mystics and artists alike for centuries. Every symbol and image in tarot is worth more than a thousand words; in fact, every card in tarot seems to tell a part of a universal story. A facet of life is depicted in each card, and when the cards are put together in a spread you can read the message like a page in a story book.

Based on their interpretations of tarot, several artists and mystics have created their own decks. They may seem completely different from one another, but if you focus on the images and colors you will realize that the stories they tell are essentially the same.

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