What are the four suits in the minor arcana?

The Minor Arcana of the Tarot deck is divided into four suits, each representing different aspects of human experience. Each suit consists of cards numbered from Ace to Ten, along with four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, and King. Here are the four suits in the Minor Arcana:

1. Wands (or Rods, Staves, or Batons):

   • Element: Fire
   • Represents: Inspiration, spirituality, energy, ambition, and enterprise.
   • Often associated with: Career, passion, creativity, and personal growth.

2. Cups (or Chalices):

   • Element: Water
   • Represents: Emotions, relationships, love, intuition, and feelings.
   • Often associated with: Matters of the heart, emotional experiences, and connections with others.

3. Swords:

   • Element: Air
   • Represents: Intellect, thoughts, communication, conflict, and challenges.
   • Often associated with: Mental clarity, decision-making, and the power of the mind.

4. Pentacles (or Coins, Disks, or Diamonds):

   • Element: Earth
   • Represents: Material aspects of life, finances, career, health, and practicality.
   • Often associated with: Money, work, tangible results, and the physical world.

Each suit tells a story within its own thematic realm, covering various aspects of life. When these suits appear in a reading, they provide insights into specific areas or situations. The court cards within each suit often represent different personality types or aspects of the querent or the people involved in the reading. Combining the suits with the Major Arcana cards in a spread creates a comprehensive and rich narrative for interpretation.