Suit of Swords
Suit of Swords is the suit representing the Air element. Associated with mental processes, communication, conflict, decision-making, and intellectual challenges. Symbolizes sharp truths and logical thinking.
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Suit of Cups
The suit representing the Water element. Connected to emotions, relationships, intuition, imagination, and spiritual depth. Provides insight about love and emotional states.
Suit of Pentacles
The suit representing the Earth element. Deals with the material world, finances, career, health, and physical security. Provides guidance on practical success and material abundance.
Suit of Wands
The suit representing the Fire element. Associated with creativity, passion, willpower, entrepreneurship, and spiritual energy. Consists of 14 cards from Ace to King.
Court Cards
The Page, Knight, Queen, and King cards in each suit. They typically represent people or personality traits. The 16 court cards can reflect those around you or aspects of yourself.
Minor Arcana
The 56-card group in the tarot deck, divided into four suits (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles). They reflect daily life events, practical situations, and personal experiences.
Pip Cards
The numbered cards from Ace through 10 in each suit. They carry numerological meanings: the Ace represents beginnings, 10 represents completion.