The Minor Arcana   

The Following are the four suits of the Minor Arcana with a description of the role each card within its respective suit plays...

Wands 

 

Ace

A new job or enterprise, initiative, ideas, invention

Two

Dissatisfaction with material things, restlessness, thinking about events happening elsewhere.

Three

Overseas trade, planned travel, commerce, established strength.

Four

Celebration, country life, socializing, prosperity, peace and concord.

Five

Petty arguments, sham fight or squabbles.

Six

Victory achieved, good news, the support of others, recognition.

Seven

Valor, winning against all odds, overcoming opposition, getting on top of your troubles.

Eight

Communication, a message or letter, swiftness, speedy conclusion.

Nine

Uncomfortable wait, gathering strength, problems still there to be dealt with.

Ten

Oppression, a burden that's hard to carry, overwork, emotional pressure and unpleasant news.

King

A clever, honest man who gives good advice.

Queen

An astute woman with good business sense.

Knight

Change of residence, an enterprising young person

Page

Good news announced, faithful young person or child.

 
 CUPS

 

Ace

The beginnings of emotional happiness, a new love or rekindling of marriage, joy and fertility.

Two

Emotional and spiritual love, love blessed by heaven.

Three

Celebration, merriment, good friends.

Four

Discontentment or depression can cause loss of a golden opportunity, weariness.

Five

Crying over spilled milk, opportunity is at hand and new bridges to cross.

Six

Memories and friends bring happiness, happy childhood.

Seven

Fantasy and illusion distract the seeker.

Eight

Putting the past behind you, brave but difficult decision.

Nine

Satisfaction guaranteed but beware of complacency.

Ten

Ecstatic personal and family happiness.

King

Sensitive and creative fatherly man.

Queen

Sensitive woman, can get depressed also very troublesome.

Knight

The grail knight, romantic, artistic, a message of love.

Page

Sensitive youngster, bright ideas, news.
 

 SWORDS 

 

Ace

Triumph of the will, start of a forceful attitude.

Two

A decision that requires an unprejudiced attitude, understanding, amnesty.

Three

Heartache, rapture, division, delay.

Four

Rest, retreat and solitude, a time fore recovery.

Five

Dishonour and loss, betrayal by a friend.

Six

Travel and holiday, escaping difficulties.

Seven

Theft, deceit, trickery, beware of an impostor.

Eight

Frustration, imprisonment, criticism and sickness.

Nine

Worry, despair and neurosis, bad dreams and pressing problems.

Ten

Failure, tears, sadness or illness, but the worst is over and a new dawn comes.

King

Critical man in authority, whose decision is final.

Queen

Sorrowful woman, who understands pain and sadness.

Knight

A ruthless person who acts quickly and will try and twist things to their own advantage.

Page

An untrustworthy younger person a spy that will stab you in the back.
 

 COINS 

 

Ace

A golden opportunity, abundance and improved financial prospects.

Two

Emotional ups and downs, juggling the finances.

Three

Skills appreciated, esteem, honour and reward.

Four

Saving money, caution with money, wealth invested wisely.

Five

Poverty and hardship, material troubles, entangled relationship, spiritual poverty.

Six

Gifts, presents, help is at hand, don't let money pass through your fingers.

Seven

Impatience, things will come in the fullness of time, anxiety about money.

Eight

Success achieved by hard work, skills in craft and business, job improvements.

Nine

A legacy, unearned money, material contentment, rewards and pleasure.

Ten

Stable home, riches, family life, success achieved.

King

Wealthy intelligent man, valour and stability.

Queen

Serious and intelligent motherly woman, opulence, security and generosity.

Knight

Dependable responsible man, hard work, perseverance.

Page

An ambitious young person, success in study and management skills.
 

 

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