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Tarot Divination 3 MiA

The 56 cards of the Minor Arcana comprise the majority of the 78-card Tarot deck. Arranged into four suits - Wands, Cups, Pentacles and Swords - they relate to the four suits of traditional playing cards. Wands (also known as Rod, Batons or staves have survived as clubs; Cups (Chalices or Cauldrons) as hearts; Pentacles (Coins) as diamonds; and Swords as spades.
The Court cards in each suit are closely allied to the contemporary jack, queen and king, or Page, Queen and King, and there is the addition of the Knight.
The Minor Arcana cards represent day-to-day events, rather than the deeper changes signaled by the Major Arcana. Cups can be interpreted as mirrors of the emotions, Pentacles reveal finances, Swords relate to logic and reason, and Wands symbolize creative forces. The four Court cards in each suit are thought to show people influencing your life, or a facet of your personality.

Ace of Cups:
UPRIGHT MEANING: The Ace is the ultimate symbol of femininity and expresses vital emotional events. Pregnancy and motherhood are one interpretation or, alternatively, you could fall passionately in love. This card also symbolizes creativity, flowering spiritual interests, and artistic pursuits.
 
REVERSED MEANING: Fears about a family or problems conceiving children. You may be worrying that your home life and family could suffer due to overwork, or you could be feeling depressed because you have lost faith - in yourself, in a relationship, or in projects. You need unconditional support from those closest to you.
 
Two of Cups:
UPRIGHT MEANING: The Two predicts a love commitment, such as an engagement or marriage. This is also an auspicious card for creative partnerships, and friendships at this time will be rewarding. Agreements are reached harmoniously.
 
REVERSED MEANING: A testing and difficult time for your love life. Relationships may break up, leading to seperation as communication breaks down. Previous happiness can turn to disharmony in friendships, too, as confidences are not kept. Betrayal abounds, so delay commiting to partnerships and temporarily suspend your trust.
 
Three of Cups:
UPRIGHT MEANING: A relationship progresses and love grows. This card can herald the birth of a child or a project close to your heart. It also signifies healing, so you will soon be feeling rejuvenated and recovered. The Three also signals wonderful social events and significant celebrations, such as christenings and weddings.
 
REVERSED MEANING: In the reversed position, good possibilities come to nothing. There is disappointment in a relationship; this may be a passionate affair that blinds your responsibilities, or faithlessness on your part or your partner's. Minor health problems may lay you low.
 
Four of Cups:
UPRIGHT MEANING: On the outside, everything may appear rosy, but a new dissatisfaction is creeping in. Appreciate the emotional investment in your relationship and rediscover your romance. Otherwise, this mild boredom could develop into serious unhappiness.
 
REDVERSED MEANING: Excess and possible exhaustion, leading to poor health or depression. Alternatively, you may be guilty of over-indulgence and complacency. Whether your confidence is low or your ego high, this card shows a lassitude you find impossible to shift. However, you must take action, no matter how hard it may be to make the first move.


And that's the Minor Arcana. Notice that on the Navigation Bar, all the Tarot Divination links have MaA, or MiA. That's to tell you if it's about the Major Arcana (MaA) or the Minor (MiA). That's all.