Minor Arcana Suits Flashcards
Wands - Element
Fire
Wands - Star Signs
Leo, Sagittarius, Aries
Wands - Time Reference
Days or Summer
Wands - Related Words
Spontaneity, fast action, adrenaline, primal energy, life force, creative fuel and urges, inspired work, stroke of genius, inspiration, energy, enthusiasm, determination
Wands - Meaning
Wands deal with the spiritual level of consciousness and mirror what is important to you at the core of your being. They address what makes you tick - your personality, ego, enthusiasm, self-concept, and personal energy, both internal and external
Wands - Negative Aspects
Illusion, egotistical behavior, impulsiveness, a lack of direction or purpose/feeling of meaningless
Wands - If Predominate
Should a Tarot reading be predominately Wand cards, you can be sure that you are seeking solutions to issues that are used mainly in the realm of thought, or that are in the first stages of development. You may also be seeking greater purpose and meaning in your life and will want to understand more about what motivates you.
Coins/Pentacles - Element
Earth
Coins/Pentacles - Star Signs
Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo
Coins/Pentacles - Time Relation
Years or Winter
Coins/Pentacles - Related Words
Slow and considered activity, solid growth, money matters, material interests, building, possessions, paid work, profit, business, labour, career, manifestation, prosperity
Coins/Pentacles - Negative Aspects
Being possessive, greedy, and overly materialistic; over indulging and not exercising; not effectively managing one’s finances; and being overly focused on career to the detriment of other life priorities
Coins/Pentacles - If Predominate
Should a Tarot reading be predominantly Coin/Pentacle cards, you are seeking solutions to what are primarily material conflicts, financial matters and concerns with career and work.
Cups - Element
Water
Cups - Star Signs
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Cups - Time Relation
Months or Autumn
Cups - Related Words
Love, friendship, family, heartfelt involvements, imagination, intuition, spirituality, desire for fulfillment, emotions, creativity, relationships, connections, fantasy
Cups - Meaning
Indicate that you are thinking with your heart rather than your head, and this reflects your spontaneous responses and habitual reactions to situations.
Cups - Negative Aspects
Being overly emotional or completely disengaged and dispassionate, having unrealistic expectations and fantasizing about what could be.
Cups - If Predominate
Should a Tarot reading be predominately Cup cards, you are seeking solutions to what are primarily emotional conflicts, personal interactions, love matters, feelings, and creativity.
Swords - Element
Air
Swords - Star Signs
Libra, Aquarius, Gemini
Swords - Time Relation
Weeks or Spring
Swords - Related Words
Action, change, force, power, oppression, conflict, worry, illness, trouble and strife, the power of words, truth, fairness, objectivity, boundaries, communication, intellect, thoughts
Swords - Meaning
Deal with the mental level of consciousness that is centered around the mind and the intellect. Swords mirror the quality of mind present in your thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs.
Swords - Negative Aspects
Anger, guilt, harsh judgment, a lack of compassion, and verbal and mental abuse
Swords - If Predominate
Should a Tarot reading be predominately Sword cards, you are seeking solutions to what are primarily mental struggles, conflict and arguments, and decisions that must be made. Also, there could be many arguments or even violence at present. Swords can carry with them many negative or very strong, forceful messages. Swords also serve as a warning to be more cautious of what is occurring around you.
