{"id":870,"date":"2020-04-10T14:55:02","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T20:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vekkesind.com\/?p=870"},"modified":"2023-05-21T06:00:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T12:00:47","slug":"how-to-read-the-minor-arcana-tarot-cards-the-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vekkesind.com\/how-to-read-the-minor-arcana-tarot-cards-the-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Read the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards, The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you are looking for a deeper understanding of the Tarot and how to read the Minor Arcana Tarot cards, then you have come to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are looking for a guide about how to read the Major Arcana, <\/em>click here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A standard Tarot deck is composed of 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards (4 suits with 16 cards each!) Minor Arcana cards, contrary to the name, contribute significant information in a reading that relates to the challenges that are present in our everyday lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By reading the Minor Arcana confidently, you will be able to recognize messages in your readings that address barriers to reaching goals and understanding underlying emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Minor Arcana is a vital component of a Tarot deck. Understanding the Minor Arcana includes learning about the four suits, their relevance to numerology, and knowing the characteristics of court cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remembering 56 cards seems like a near-impossible task. I hear the question \u201cHow do you remember all of those cards?\u201d constantly as a Tarot reader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Luckily, the Minor Arcana is organized; you will notice many similarities between the Minor Arcana and a standard deck of playing cards such as numbered pip cards ace to 10, four suits, and court cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, Tarot was originally used for games like playing cards for much of Europe in the 15th century! It was after this point that Tarot became popular as a tool of divination and more meanings associated with the cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this article, I will outline the system in\nwhich the Minor Arcana is organized and how to associate each card with its\nsuit and number\/court. With sufficient practice, reading Minor Arcana cards will\nbecome second nature! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that this article references the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot system specifically. <\/em> Click here for best current pricing on the Rider Waite-Smith Tarot deck<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As discussed before, remembering 56 cards is\nnot a feasible method of learning the Tarot. The best method includes learning\nthe Minor Arcana cards like a math formula! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Suit Meaning<\/em><\/strong> + Pip\/Court Card Meaning =\nMinor Arcana Card<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first step to learning how to read the Minor Arcana without referencing a guide is recognizing the relationship between suits, elements, and themes (the first part of the equation above). <\/p>\n\n\n\n This will allow you to see a suit and connect the symbol to what aspect of the reading being alluded to. By having this connection, you will be able to narrow down your focus and help organize your interpretation of the reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a quick reference chart that\nsummarizes suits, elements, and themes. <\/p>\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Suits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n