The Major Arcana
The Major Arcana is a set of Tarot cards made up of 22 cards that carry special meanings and symbolism. These cards are often considered the most important in the Tarot deck because they reflect central life themes, archetypes, and stages of the spiritual journey. Each Major Arcana card has its own unique name, number and symbols that convey deep meanings about human experience, challenges, and growth.
The Major Arcana is often used in Tarot readings to provide deep insight into a person's life, spiritual journey, and important situations. The cards can reveal hidden truths, show possible paths, and help to understand inner processes. Each card has its own unique symbolism and interpretation, which can be adapted according to the context of the reading and the question.
Major Arcana cards:
The Minor Arcana
The Minor Arcana consists of the remaining 56 Tarot cards, which are divided into four suits: Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles (or Coins). Each suit reflects different areas and aspects of life. Wands symbolize creativity, action and ambition; Cups reflect emotions, relationships and intuition; Swords represent the mind, decisions and challenges; and Pentacles are related to the material world, finances and physical well-being.
The Minor Arcana is often used in Tarot readings to provide more detailed information about everyday situations, challenges and opportunities. The cards can reveal specific themes, such as love or work; each has its own meaning and can be interpreted differently depending on its position in the reading and the surrounding cards.