The Tarot is an ancient tool using a deck of cards for divination, meditation, and self-discovery. Each card symbolizes aspects of life, representing archetypes, experiences, and energies. Traditionally, there are 78 cards total, split into 21 Major Arcana and 57 Minor Arcana cards.
Tarot offers insight and guidance; it is a gift given to us for reflection and personal growth.
MAJOR ARCANA
The Major Arcana represent significant life events, lessons, and archetypal energies. Symbolizing powerful internal and external forces at play in our lives, they teach us about the Hero’s journey of personal growth and transformation.
MINOR ARCANA
The Minor Arcana focus on everyday experiences and situations, reflecting the nuances of daily life. Divided into four suits—Cups, Pentacles, Swords, and Wands—the Minor Arcana explore emotions, material aspects, intellect, and action respectively. Each suit contains ten numbered cards and four court cards.
suit of cups
Suit of Water. Yin energy. Intuition. Sentimentality. Compassion. Relationships.
suit of swords
Suit of Air. Yang energy. Intellect. Ambition. Rationality. Communication.
suit of pentacles
Suit of Earth. Yin energy. Stability. Resourcefulness. Material possessions. Foundations.
suit of wands
Suit of Fire. Yang energy. Creativity. Inspiration. Determination. Passion.
SUB-CATEGORIES
MAJOR ARCANA | MINOR ARCANA | SUIT OF CUPS | SUIT OF PENTACLES | SUIT OF SWORDS | SUIT OF WANDS | MISC. MEANINGS | TAROT TIPS |
TAGS
Tarot Cards as a Person, Tarot Cards as Feelings, Tarot Decks, Tarot Spreads |