MINOR ARCANA

The Minor Arcana Tarot cards represent everyday events, small life lessons, and specific energies surrounding a person’s daily experiences. The Minor Arcana comprises four suits: Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. Each suit represents a different aspect of life, including creativity, emotions, intellect, and material possessions.

Wands

Wands represent the element of fire and are associated with creativity, inspiration, and action.

Tarot Card	Numerology	Astrological Sign	Upright Meaning	Reversed Meaning
Ace of Wands	1	Aries, Leo, Sagittarius	New beginnings, inspiration, growth	Delays, obstacles, lack of direction
Two of Wands	2	Mars in Aries	Planning, decisions, progress	Lack of planning, fear of the unknown, impatience
Three of Wands	3	Sun in Aries	Expansion, progress, opportunities	Delays, setbacks, missed opportunities
Four of Wands	4	Venus in Aries	Celebration, harmony, stability	Discord, instability, conflict
Five of Wands	5	Saturn in Leo	Competition, challenges, conflict	Conflict avoidance, giving up, lack of ambition
Six of Wands	6	Jupiter in Leo	Victory, recognition, achievement	Failure, lack of recognition, egoism
Seven of Wands	7	Mars in Leo	Courage, perseverance, defense	Giving up, surrender, defeat
Eight of Wands	8	Mercury in Sagittarius	Movement, progress, rapid changes	Delays, frustration, lack of action
Nine of Wands	9	Moon in Sagittarius	Resilience, persistence, strength	Exhaustion, burnout, giving up
Ten of Wands	10	Saturn in Sagittarius	Burdens, responsibility, hard work	Overwhelm, burnout, delegation
Page of Wands	11	Aries, Leo, Sagittarius	Creativity, enthusiasm, exploration	Lack of direction, impulsiveness, recklessness
Knight of Wands	12	Aries, Leo, Sagittarius	Action, adventure, passion	Impatience, impulsiveness, recklessness
Queen of Wands	13	Aries, Leo, Sagittarius	Leadership, confidence, independence	Self-centeredness, arrogance, lack of empathy
King of Wands	14	Aries, Leo, Sagittarius	Strength, charisma, vision	Impulsiveness, aggression, stubbornness

Again, note that some tarot decks may use different astrological correspondences for the cards in the Suit of Wands. Additionally, interpretations of tarot card meanings can vary depending on the context and the reader’s interpretation.

Cups

Cups represent water and are associated with emotions, relationships, and intuition.

Tarot Card	Numerology	Astrological Sign	Upright Meaning	Reversed Meaning
Ace of Cups	1	Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces	New beginnings, love, emotional fulfillment	Blocked emotions, emptiness, detachment
Two of Cups	2	Venus in Cancer	Partnership, harmony, balance	Imbalance, disharmony, disconnection
Three of Cups	3	Mercury in Cancer	Celebration, friendship, community	Overindulgence, excess, isolation
Four of Cups	4	Moon in Cancer	Contemplation, introspection, apathy	Discontent, boredom, complacency
Five of Cups	5	Mars in Scorpio	Loss, grief, disappointment	Acceptance, moving on, finding hope
Six of Cups	6	Sun in Scorpio	Nostalgia, childhood memories, innocence	Moving on, letting go, refusing to grow up
Seven of Cups	7	Venus in Scorpio	Imagination, choices, temptation	Indecision, confusion, unrealistic expectations
Eight of Cups	8	Saturn in Pisces	Leaving behind, transition, moving on	Fear of change, avoidance, clinging to the past
Nine of Cups	9	Jupiter in Pisces	Contentment, satisfaction, fulfillment	Greed, materialism, dissatisfaction
Ten of Cups	10	Mars in Pisces	Harmony, joy, emotional fulfillment	Discord, disconnection, shattered dreams
Page of Cups	11	Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces	Creativity, intuition, sensitivity	Insecurity, emotional immaturity, moodiness
Knight of Cups	12	Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces	Romance, charm, seduction	Unrealistic expectations, moodiness, emotional manipulation
Queen of Cups	13	Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces	Compassion, empathy, nurturing	Moodiness, emotional manipulation, insecurity
King of Cups	14	Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces	Emotional maturity, wisdom, calm	Emotional manipulation, moodiness, lack of empathy

Again, note that some tarot decks may use different astrological correspondences for the cards in the Suit of Cups. Additionally, interpretations of tarot card meanings can vary depending on the context and the reader’s interpretation.

Pentacles

The suit of Pentacles is associated with the element of Earth and represents material possessions, money, career, and practicality.

Tarot Card	Numerology	Astrological Sign	Upright Meaning	Reversed Meaning
Ace of Pentacles	1	Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn	New beginnings, prosperity, abundance	Missed opportunity, lack of planning, financial failure
Two of Pentacles	2	Jupiter in Capricorn	Balance, flexibility, adaptability	Imbalance, lack of planning, financial stress
Three of Pentacles	3	Mars in Capricorn	Collaboration, teamwork, skill-building	Lack of teamwork, artistic block, poor workmanship
Four of Pentacles	4	Sun in Capricorn	Stability, security, conservatism	Greed, materialism, possessiveness
Five of Pentacles	5	Mercury in Taurus	Hardship, poverty, isolation	Recovery, hope, community
Six of Pentacles	6	Moon in Taurus	Generosity, sharing, charity	Greed, selfishness, hoarding
Seven of Pentacles	7	Saturn in Taurus	Hard work, perseverance, reward	Lack of patience, impatience, poor investment
Eight of Pentacles	8	Sun in Virgo	Skill, diligence, craftsmanship	Perfectionism, lack of ambition, boredom
Nine of Pentacles	9	Venus in Virgo	Independence, self-sufficiency, luxury	Isolation, materialism, financial difficulty
Ten of Pentacles	10	Mercury in Virgo	Wealth, family, legacy	Financial loss, family conflict, greed
Page of Pentacles	11	Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn	Ambition, practicality, study	Lack of focus, irresponsibility, lack of direction
Knight of Pentacles	12	Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn	Hard work, routine, reliability	Stagnation, stubbornness, lack of progress
Queen of Pentacles	13	Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn	Nurturing, practicality, abundance	Overprotectiveness, materialism, greed
King of Pentacles	14	Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn	Wealth, stability, reliability	Greed, materialism, stubbornness

Note that some tarot decks may use different astrological correspondences for the cards in the Suit of Pentacles. Additionally, interpretations of tarot card meanings can vary depending on the context and the interpretation of the reader.

Swords

The suit of Swords is associated with the element of Air and represents intellect, communication, conflict, and decision-making.

Tarot Card	Numerology	Astrological Sign	Upright Meaning	Reversed Meaning
Ace of Swords	1	Gemini, Libra, Aquarius	Mental clarity, breakthroughs, truth	Confusion, chaos, lies
Two of Swords	2	Moon in Libra	Indecision, choices, stalemate	Indecision, delayed decisions, avoidance
Three of Swords	3	Saturn in Libra	Heartbreak, sorrow, grief	Recovery, forgiveness, moving on
Four of Swords	4	Jupiter in Libra	Rest, recovery, contemplation	Restlessness, burnout, exhaustion
Five of Swords	5	Venus in Aquarius	Conflict, betrayal, dishonor	Forgiveness, resolution, letting go
Six of Swords	6	Mercury in Aquarius	Transition, change, moving on	Resistance, stuck in the past, unable to move on
Seven of Swords	7	Moon in Aquarius	Deception, betrayal, self-interest	Coming clean, accountability, making amends
Eight of Swords	8	Jupiter in Gemini	Imprisonment, restriction, self-victimization	Self-empowerment, release, freedom
Nine of Swords	9	Mars in Gemini	Anxiety, fear, nightmares	Overcoming fear, hope, inner strength
Ten of Swords	10	Sun in Gemini	Betrayal, endings, loss	New beginnings, recovery, hope
Page of Swords	11	Gemini, Libra, Aquarius	Curiosity, vigilance, truth-seeking	Dishonesty, impulsiveness, arrogance
Knight of Swords	12	Gemini, Libra, Aquarius	Ambition, action, decisiveness	Impulsiveness, haste, recklessness
Queen of Swords	13	Gemini, Libra, Aquarius	Clarity, independence, intellect	Coldness, detachment, cruelty
King of Swords	14	Gemini, Libra, Aquarius	Authority, logic, truth	Manipulation, abuse of power, coldness

Note that some tarot decks may use different astrological correspondences for the cards in the Suit of Swords. Additionally, interpretations of tarot card meanings can vary depending on the context and the reader’s interpretation.

You can also use tarot cards to do yes, no, and maybe readings.

Tarot Card	Yes	No	Maybe
The Fool	Yes
The Magician	Yes
The High Priestess			No
The Empress	Yes
The Emperor	Yes
The Hierophant			Maybe
The Lovers	Yes
The Chariot			Maybe
Strength			Maybe
The Hermit		No
Wheel of Fortune			Maybe
Justice	Yes
The Hanged Man		No
Death		No
Temperance			Maybe
The Devil		No
The Tower		No
The Star	Yes
The Moon		No
The Sun	Yes
Judgment			Maybe
The World	Yes

Note that this table reflects one possible interpretation of the cards and their meanings. Tarot is open to interpretation and can have different meanings for different people

Card Number	Card Name	Fool’s Journey Interpretation
0	The Fool	The Fool encounters the Lovers, representing choices, partnerships, and soul connections along his journey. The Fool experiences love and passion and learns about the complexities of relationships.
I	The Magician	The Fool encounters the Magician, who empowers him with the tools and skills to manifest his desires. The Fool learns the power of his potential and starts shaping his reality.
II	The High Priestess	The Fool encounters the Lovers, representing choices, partnerships, and soul connections along his journey. The Fool experiences love and passion and learns about the complexities of relationships.
III	The Empress	The Fool encounters the Empress, who teaches him about nurturing, creativity, and abundance in his journey. The Fool experiences growth, learns to appreciate beauty, and connects with his own sensuality.
IV	The Emperor	The Fool encounters the Emperor, who imparts lessons on structure, leadership, and establishing a solid foundation. The Fool learns to take control, make decisions, and create a stable framework for his life.
V	The Hierophant	The Fool encounters the Hierophant, who provides spiritual guidance, mentorship, and access to ancient wisdom. The Fool seeks wisdom from traditional sources and explores his belief systems and values.
VI	The Lovers	The Fool encounters Strength, guiding him to tap into inner courage, resilience, and emotional fortitude. The Fool learns to face his fears, find inner strength, and overcome obstacles.
VII	The Chariot	The Fool encounters the Chariot, symbolizing personal willpower, determination, and overcoming challenges. The Fool gains control over his emotions and harnesses his energy to drive towards his goals.
VIII	Strength	The Fool encounters the Wheel of Fortune, representing cycles, fate, and the ever-changing nature of life. The Fool learns to navigate the ups and downs, embrace change, and seize opportunities.
IX	The Hermit	The Fool encounters the Hermit, who leads him to seek solitude, introspection, and inner guidance on his path. The Fool reflects on his journey, seeks answers within, and gains wisdom through introspection.
X	Wheel of Fortune	The Fool encounters Justice, reminding him of the importance of fairness, balance, and ethical choices. The Fool evaluates his actions, seeks justice, and understands the consequences of his decisions.
XI	Justice	The Fool encounters Temperance, teaching him balance, moderation, and harmonious integration of opposites. The Fool learns to find equilibrium, adapt to change, and navigate challenges.
XII	The Hanged Man	The Fool encounters the Hanged Man, inviting him to let go, gain new perspectives, and embrace surrender on his journey. The Fool experiences a shift in perception, learns to sacrifice, and finds inner peace.
XIII	Death	The Fool encounters Death, representing transformation, endings, and the necessary release of old patterns or beliefs. The Fool undergoes a significant transformation, shedding old aspects of his identity.
XIV	Temperance	The Fool encounters Temperance, teaching him balance, moderation, and harmonious integration of opposites. The Fool learns to find equilibrium, adapt to change, and navigate challenges.
XV	The Devil	The Fool encounters the Devil, representing temptation, attachment, and the shadow aspects of his journey. The Fool confronts his fears, breaks free from unhealthy patterns, and reclaims his personal power.
XVI	The Tower	The Fool encounters the Tower, a symbol of sudden change, upheaval, and necessary destruction of old structures. The Fool experiences a profound shift, undergoes a crisis, and finds opportunities for rebirth.
XVII	The Star	The Fool encounters the Star, representing hope, inspiration, and renewed faith. The Fool finds healing, guidance, and a sense of purpose as he connects with his inner dreams, aspirations, and spiritual essence.
XVIII	The Moon	The Fool encounters the Moon, symbolizing intuition, the subconscious, and the exploration of hidden realms. The Fool confronts his fears, dives into the depths of his emotions, and navigates through uncertainty.
XIX	The Sun	The Fool encounters the Sun, radiating joy, vitality, and a renewed sense of self. The Fool embraces his true essence, experiences success, and basks in the warmth of self-expression, happiness, and inner radiance.
XX	Judgment	The Fool encounters Judgement, representing self-reflection, awakening, and spiritual transformation. The Fool reflects on his journey, embraces self-acceptance, and prepares for a new phase of his life’s purpose.
XXI	The World	The Fool reaches the culmination of his journey, encountering the World. He experiences integration, wholeness, and a sense of completion. The Fool realizes his interconnectedness with the universe and celebrates his achievements.