The minor Arcana of the tarot

When, in astrology this scheme is applied to the personalities, the elements represent basic traits, attributes and give a certain "temperament" to the signs of the same element.

Also for the lotus Tarot, like all the esoteric philosophy, the four elements are considered as four basic principles of life. These can be applied to all things by principles of similarity and analogy. CG Jung allowed for a modern understanding of these categories by developing a system in which the elements correspond to four basic functions of the human psyche.

Western traditional sources also take into account a fifth element, the "fifth essence". This very simply describes the soul or spiritual being of a person. It refers to the freedom of man and reminds us of the great mysteries of the eternal. This fifth essence remains separated from the other four elements and is not represented in the minor arcana, but in the elderly. Therefore we can consider the minor arcana as the expression of the everyday things of everyday life, our actual life as manifested in tangible level, beyond the hidden forces and universal principles that are represented in the major arcana.

Let each element and its symbol or number (also called a stick in the deck):

The Wands

They represent the element of Fire. It is very powerful, since fire changes the state of matter transmutes. It is expressed through movement, activity, but also refers to the spiritual faculty, "The divine spark," the "warmth, vitality and enthusiasm. It deals with the existential and sexual energy. In excess, it can burn. Fire is the catalyst for the other elements: the reduced and the change in stride. It is a masculine element, action and effort, creative power that becomes the key to transmutation. The letters found Bastos: desire and action, effort and struggle, life force, divine spark, inspiration and momentum.

Figures of clubs have a strong emphasis on fire, then are spontaneous and impulsive, they apply their energies wholeheartedly. Their emotional response is quick and they have a lively imagination.

The  (Pentacles)

They relate to the Earth element. The material, the senses, the foundation of the concrete world. On this plane seat or overlap the other three. It means that performs the function of balancing the momentum of Firefox, the ratio of the Swords, the thrill of Water to do something tangible with it all. In letters of gold have the fruits of our efforts, property and profits.

The gold figures represent people who react in a manner calculated. Are laborious, constant dedication and perseverance. Emotionally, they are deeply rooted that people shape their projects.

Swords

Its element is Air and, in humans, thought. When it works properly, clearly enjoys. Swords letters reveal the tension of the human mind, deceptions and delusions, the struggles and suffering that begins in the schedules, dependencies, betrayals.

The figures of swords are quick and animated. Apply their energies in very different ways. They tend to intellectualize their feelings and expectations. They are based on values such as justice.

Cups

His element is Water and ability LOVE, the feeling, the enthusiasm and faith. But your problem is the emotional overflow must be tempered with reason, with thought (swords)

The figures of glasses are feeling types and are very sensitive, even psychic persons are identified. They are imaginative, emotional and profound.Prevalence of a series on reading

When doing a tarot consultation should see if there is a number that predominates, ie if there are more letters in a series in particular, since this would indicate a tendency for the life of the person to these specific issues.

If letters of glasses predominate: the emotions, family matters or partner will be very important (especially if these letters are reversed, conflicting signals in this regard) in llewellyn tarot especially.

If gold predominate: the economics will prevail and there will be shortages if they are invested businesses are active or if the cards are straight gold.

If coarser: will work and professional matters in which the issues underlying the person's life. If you are invested will struggle and probably is losing skills and energy.

If there is a predominance of swords: there are struggles, dominates the mind, upholding the ideals or their rights. Many letters indicate inverted sword conflict, stress, mental debate, internal struggle.

If the cards have a balance drawn between the series, ie, similar number of letters each, the person is focusing on different aspects of life in harmony, without any aspect prevails over the others.