Tarot card decks consist of 78 cards and the cards have two grouping. The first group is called the 'Major Arcana' and the second the 'Minor Arcana'. Each group differs in appearance as well as the role they play in a Tarot card reading.
The minor arcana is used to show the everyday events that take place. When the major arcana cards come into play, it is important that the person takes note of what they are saying. These cards show the major choices and paths in the persons life.
It is hard not to take notice of Major Arcana cards as they stand out with their bright vivid coloring and design. I'm sure this is intentional so as alert both the Tarot card reader and client of the cards importance and ensure they take note.
The cards of the Major Arcana total twenty two and start from the 'Fool' card (zero) to the 'World' card (21). The fool represents beginning's while the world represents endings. The cards in between show various other aspects of a persons life such as, challenges, lessons and the like.
When the Tarot card reader turns over a Major Arcana card during a reading they will tell you that there is a major situation in you're life. The situation can be good or bad and apply to any aspect of your life such as work,home or pleasure. It may be the reader needs to tell you that there is something you need to address in your life to enable you to move on.
The remaining 56 cards are the minor arcana cards. Each of these cards symbolize the trials of the individuals everyday life. These are the situations and circumstances that can be changed by the individual.
Minor arcana cards are split up into four groups. They are pentacles, wands, cups and swords. It is common for the groups to change symbols, this is so the reader is able to understand the cards a little better and explain the meaning to the client a little clearer. An example of this is the pentacles are frequently changed into coins. This is changed to coins because the pentacle symbolizes money. The sword is a symbol of conflict. The cups symbolize relationships.
When someone is having a reading it is common for both Minor and Major Arcana cards to show up. In general because Major Arcana cards are dealing with destiny they are unable to be changed and their importance should not be underestimated. The decisions of a person can alter the minor arcana cards and are modified by the reader as information is gained.
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