Minor Arcana
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The Royal Court of the Minor Arcana
Within each suit of the Minor Arcana, there are cards numbered from Ace to Ten as well as the Royal cards. Studying the numerology behind each number is beyond the scope of this post, but I would like to briefly discuss the role of each member of the royal court.
King:
The King of any suit is [...]
Within each suit of the Minor Arcana, there are cards numbered from Ace to Ten as well as the Royal cards. Studying the numerology behind each number is beyond the scope of this post, but I would like to briefly discuss the role of each member of the royal court.
King:
The King of any suit is the ruler of that suit. That means he not only possesses all the characteristics of the suit, but to a greater degree. He “rules” over the other cards of his suit. The King also personifies the male attributes of his suit.
Queen:
The Queen on the other hand personifies the female attributes of a suit. Like the King, she also “rules” over the other cards of the suit, serving to strengthen the King.
Both the King and the Queen represent authority figures. They are mature adults.
Knight:
The Knight is a servant of the King and Queen. Given his youth (he is a young adult), he represents the qualities of the suit to a lesser degree. He is sometimes seen as a messenger or seeker, symbolizing movement.
Page:
The Page is also a servant of the King and Queen, but even more youthful than the Knight. The Page is often depicted as a child and having child-like, or immature, qualities. The Page can be seen as an aspect of the situation that is beginning to develop.
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An Introduction to the Minor Arcana
The cards of the Minor Arcana depict things that are more a part of our daily lives. They signify feelings, wishes, or events that might be fleeting.
The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits: Swords, Cups, Pentacles, and Wands. Each suit represents a different aspect of our daily lives.
Swords represent the element of air, or [...]
The cards of the Minor Arcana depict things that are more a part of our daily lives. They signify feelings, wishes, or events that might be fleeting.
The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits: Swords, Cups, Pentacles, and Wands. Each suit represents a different aspect of our daily lives.
Swords represent the element of air, or the mind.
Associations: Logic, Truth, Intellect, Power.
Cups represent water, or the soul.
Associations: Feelings, Emotions.
Pentacles (or coins) represent the element of the earth, or the body (all that is physical).
Associations: Physical being, Physical needs.
Wands represent fire, or intuition/willpower.
Associations: Imagination, Inspiration, Motion, Potential Energy, Ambition, Effort.
