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Minor Arcana
The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits --- Wands,
Pentacles, Swords and Cups, with each suit possessing
four court cards: Kings, Queens, Pages and Knights.
They can show either circumstances, or people who are
significant in the questioner's life. It is important
to remember that a king could also represent a woman
who is in a position of authority or heavily biased
towards her masculine side, while queen could represent
a man who plays a nurturing role in questioner's life.
- The Suit of Wands
This suit represents the element of fire. It symbolises
energy, action and will power. In ordinary playing
cards it is shown as clubs.
- The Suit of Cups
This suit represents the element of water. It represents
the subjective world of inner experiences, such as
feelings, emotions and sensations. In ordinary playing
cards, it is shown as the suit of Hearts.
- The Suit of Pentacles
This represents the element of earth. It stands for
material and financial conditions. In ordinary playing
cards, it is shown as the suit of Diamonds.
- The Suit of Swords
This represents the element of air. It symbolises
the state of mind, and state of conflict. In ordinary
cards, it is shown as the suit of Spades
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