Configuration of a Tarot Cards deck
The Tarot deck consists of two separate types
of cards, the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana.
1. The Major Arcana comprises of 22 cards. These cards represent 22 energies
that govern the universe as a whole on spiritual, material and the divine
plane. Arcana’s are numbered 1 to 21 plus there is Arcana which has no number
‘The Fool’. This no numbered Arcana is a symbol of the divine plane. These cards are also known as 'Trump Cards' and represent the structure of human consciousness.
2. The Minor Arcana consist of 56 pictorial cards which represent the concerns, activities and emotions that make up the dramas of our everyday lives. These Trump cards often depict strange characters and even more
symbols and allegories.
There are 4 groups; The Pentacles (element: Fire), The Cups (element: Water), The Swords (element: Air) and
The Wands (element: Earth).
Wands: The Wands are the suit of creativity, action and movement. They are associated with such qualities as enthusiasm, adventure, risk-taking and confidence. This suit corresponds to the yang, or masculine principle, in Chinese philosophy and is associated with the element Fire. A flickering flame is the perfect symbol of the Wands force. This energy flows outward and generates passionate involvement.
Cups: The Cups are the suit of emotions and spiritual experience. They describe inner states, feelings and relationship patterns. The energy of this suit flows inward. Cups correspond to the yin, or feminine principle, in Chinese philosophy and are associated with the element Water. The ability of water to flow and fill up spaces, to sustain and to reflect changing moods makes it the ideal symbol of the Cups suit.
Swords: The Swords are the suit of intellect, thought and reason. They are concerned with justice, truth and ethical principles. This suit is also associated with states that lead to disharmony and unhappiness. Our intellect is a valuable asset, but as an agent of ego, it can lead us astray if it is not infused with the wisdom of our Inner Guide.
Pentacles: The Pentacles are the suit of practicality, security and material concerns. They are associated with the element Earth and the concrete requirements of working with matter. Pentacles, we celebrate the . Pentacles represent prosperity and wealth of all kinds, beauty of nature, our interactions with plants and animals and our physical experiences in the body. Sometimes this suit is called the Coins.
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