Minor Arcana Overview
The meaning of the Minor Arcana are taken from numerology and the of the four elements.
Each suit represents on of the classical elements.
Swords = Air - Power, motivation, action, force, conflict
Astrological Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Season: Autumn
Traits: Mental. Communicative. Impersonal. Aloof. Cool. Intellectual. Serious. Calculating. Determined. Truth seeking. Uncomfortable with feelings. Avoids intimacy. Aggressive. Spiteful. Head over heart. Strong minded.
Occupations: Journalists. Intellectuals. Travelers. doctors. Lawyers. Judges. Military leaders. Law enforcement.
Pentacles = Earth - Manifestation, physical expression in the world, physical creation.
Astrological signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Season: Winter
Traits: Resourceful. service oriented. Dutiful. Down to earth. Practical. Realistic. Insensitive. Decent. Reliable. Persistent. Materialistic. Dull. Selfish. Studious. Money minded. Efficient.
Occupations: Bankers. Business people. Accountants. Builders. Laborers. Farmers. Students.
Wands = Fire- Ideas, communication, thoughts, enlightenment, concepts
Astrological Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Season: Spring
Traits: Energetic. Cheerful. Outgoing. Fun loving. Inspirational. Fond of travel. Creative. Impetuous. Leadership ability. Full of life. Restless. Impulsive. Shallow.
Occupations: Salespersons. Entrepreneurs. Teachers. Preachers
Cups =Water - Emotions, feeling, compassion, language of Spirit
Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Season: Summer
Traits: Emotional. Artistic. Creative. Sensitive. Tender. Nurturing. Pleasant. Relationship oriented. Romantic. Imaginative. CAring. Psychic. Weak. Unreliable. Angry. Resentful. Emotionally intense. Empathetic. Intuitive
Occupations: Counselors. Artists. Musicians. Psychics. Those who works with feelings. Welfare workers.
The minor arcana is the part of the deck that most closely resembles our playing cards of today. The minor arcana contains four suites, which correspond to any game deck you may have around the house. The suits are Wands (Clubs) Cups (Hearts) Pentacles (Diamonds) and Swords (Spades). Also present are the Queen, King and Knight (or Jack) of each suit, plus the addition of Pages or Princess, which resemble young men, or women of court, which are not represented in the modern playing deck.
The minor Arcana refer to common feelings and events of daily life. They can also describe characteristics of ourselves or people we meet.
Usually they depict situations or emotions we are currently facing or about to confront.
Each suit represents on of the classical elements.
Swords = Air - Power, motivation, action, force, conflict
Astrological Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Season: Autumn
Traits: Mental. Communicative. Impersonal. Aloof. Cool. Intellectual. Serious. Calculating. Determined. Truth seeking. Uncomfortable with feelings. Avoids intimacy. Aggressive. Spiteful. Head over heart. Strong minded.
Occupations: Journalists. Intellectuals. Travelers. doctors. Lawyers. Judges. Military leaders. Law enforcement.
Pentacles = Earth - Manifestation, physical expression in the world, physical creation.
Astrological signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Season: Winter
Traits: Resourceful. service oriented. Dutiful. Down to earth. Practical. Realistic. Insensitive. Decent. Reliable. Persistent. Materialistic. Dull. Selfish. Studious. Money minded. Efficient.
Occupations: Bankers. Business people. Accountants. Builders. Laborers. Farmers. Students.
Wands = Fire- Ideas, communication, thoughts, enlightenment, concepts
Astrological Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Season: Spring
Traits: Energetic. Cheerful. Outgoing. Fun loving. Inspirational. Fond of travel. Creative. Impetuous. Leadership ability. Full of life. Restless. Impulsive. Shallow.
Occupations: Salespersons. Entrepreneurs. Teachers. Preachers
Cups =Water - Emotions, feeling, compassion, language of Spirit
Astrological Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Season: Summer
Traits: Emotional. Artistic. Creative. Sensitive. Tender. Nurturing. Pleasant. Relationship oriented. Romantic. Imaginative. CAring. Psychic. Weak. Unreliable. Angry. Resentful. Emotionally intense. Empathetic. Intuitive
Occupations: Counselors. Artists. Musicians. Psychics. Those who works with feelings. Welfare workers.
The minor arcana is the part of the deck that most closely resembles our playing cards of today. The minor arcana contains four suites, which correspond to any game deck you may have around the house. The suits are Wands (Clubs) Cups (Hearts) Pentacles (Diamonds) and Swords (Spades). Also present are the Queen, King and Knight (or Jack) of each suit, plus the addition of Pages or Princess, which resemble young men, or women of court, which are not represented in the modern playing deck.
The minor Arcana refer to common feelings and events of daily life. They can also describe characteristics of ourselves or people we meet.
Usually they depict situations or emotions we are currently facing or about to confront.
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