Category: Minor Arcana Meanings

The Rider-Waite version of the Three of Cups shows three beautiful women holding their cups high, dancing, and celebrating in a garden. A simple scene, free from […]

The Two of Cups appears as a lesser version of the Lovers Arcanum, a perfect union of two souls. It is a familiar and colorful picture, yet […]

In the suit of Swords’ infamous final card, we see a man lying on the ground covered with a crimson cloth, his back violently pierced by ten […]

The Nine of Swords heralds a crisis that will bring about the end of a vicious cycle. The card’s image shows a woman in her bed; riddled […]

The Eight of Swords is a problematic card that will likely evoke feelings of unease and anxiety. The image shows a blindfolded woman in a red dress; […]

Love in potential: the Ace of Cups is truly a spectacle to behold. The Rider-Waite image shows a hand emerging out of a cloud and holding a […]

In the Seven of Swords, we see a man in a peculiar hat sneaking out of an encampment. He is carrying five swords away, clutching the blades […]

The Six of Swords is a card of slow change and subtle beauty, symbolizing a transition from the woes of the past to hopefully greener pastures. A […]

The Five of Swords is a very difficult card to deal with. Quite self-explanatory, its name and keyword is “Defeat.” The image shows a peculiar man with […]

After heartbreak and deep sorrow, a scene of hallowed silence. In the Four of Swords, we arrive at a sanctuary. There’s an ornate tomb with the effigy […]