The Minor Arcana


The Suit of Coins

The Suit of Wands

The Suit of Cups

The Suit of Swords


The Suit of Coins- This suit represents the Earth Element, which deals with material and financial conditions.

Ace of Coins- A Dragon stands at teh entrance of a cave, inviting us to join him on this journey into the Earth. On one side of the entrance, we see a single perfect Narcissus, and on the other we see mushrooms leading us into the cave. As we gaze into the cave, we see further ahead that our Journey moves into a great labyrinth, deep into the center of the Earth.

Two of Coins- Our Guide Dragon now comes face to face with his Guide Dragon, in the form of a Spirit Dragon that appears in front of him.

Three of Coins- Our Guide now takes us on a Journey through a forest, where we begin to learn about many of the secrets of nature.

Four of Coins- Our Guide now looks warily around, almost as if he is waiting for a sign from someone, or somewhere.

Five of Coins- Our Guide discovers that the only way out of the labyrinth into which he has inadvertently fallen is to fly above it.\

Six of Coins- Our Guide now weighs something of value in a set of scales. Around him the toadstools seem to be growing appreciably bigger.

Seven of Coins- Our Guide now stands at a Great Bridge, which will take us from one realm to another. Below the bridge we see the beginning of a vast Abyss, so we must follow our Guide very closely here.

Eight of Coins- Our Guide finds himself encircled by a nest of scorpions. He must use his knowledge to get out from their range.

Nine of Coins- Our Guide stands between two trees, one white, thus symbolizing the downward flow of power; the other black, showing the upward from from below to above.

Ten of Coins- Here, we see the two trees from the other side, and they are now each on alternate sides. Only the face of our Guide shows, and beyond this outline we see the stars of the great constellation Draconis shining.

Page of Coins- A Cyclops Dragon, flying above the red Pentagram traced over the labyrinth. Below him, we see the broken eggshells out of which he has hatched. In the distance, a volcano is smoldering.

Knight of Coins- A young Knight stands on duty, with shield and lance at the ready.

Queen of Coins- A female Dragon lies coiled around a great tree, at the bottom of which we see a huge egg. The egg has three moon-phases on it, showing the influence of the feminine power over all aspects of creation. To the side, we see wheat growing and cast in bushels. Thus she is Queen over the harvest as well.

King of Coins- Around a great tree lies coiled the King. In his hands he holds symbols of wealth and power. At the base of his tree we see a great pile of treasure from ages past.

The Suit of Wands of Firebrands- Here we have element of Fire represented, which indicates energy, action, and power.

Ace of Wands- In an old library/laboratory we see an Alchemist Dragon, using a special magic wand headed by a crystal piece, through which a light is emanating. To one side a firebrand brazier is burning, around which ivy is growing. On his wall is a diagram of the Plow or Great Bear constellation. All around the room, we see diverse implements for the use of magic and alchemy.

Two of Wands- A Flying Dragon flies in between two smaller, younger Dragons. He is helping them settle a quarrel.

Three of Wands- Our Flying Dragon is now flying out to even greater heights, and begins to meet some of the Fire spirits or elementals, as they are sometimes called.

Four of Wands- Our Dragon now leads us through the desert, across the burning sands. At a certain place, he takes us past an obelisk, almost as if the Journey we are making with him is a rite of passage.

Five of Wands- Our Guide Dragon has successfully guided us through the desert. We now see the outline of an ancient Moorish city on the horizon. A couple of salamanders appear and challenge our Guide as to his authenticity. They are teh guardians of the city.

Six of Wands- Our Guide Dragon has found the great Ruby, symbol of Cosmic Fire. He has thus achieved his own personal Victory.

Seven of Wands- Around our Guide Dragon stands a range of Firebrands which creates a barrier for him to overcome.

Eight of Wands- Our Guide Dragon has successfully overcome the barriers which life has thrown on him and now flies across the sky, making up for the lost time. In the distance we see a tower, with the air of great anticipation, almost as if it is expecting him.

Nine of Wands- Our Guide has landed inside the tower, and now begins to walk up a great staircase which runs on and on into the distance. He reaches out his wings in order to maintain balance as he goes along.

Ten of Wands- Our Guide flies high into the sky again, but again we find him surrounded by Firebrands as if they are hemming him in. Below him is a different kind of tower-an Aztec pyramid, thus signifying a shift in his level of understanding. He clasps his hands to his head as if to say "Leave me alone!"

Page of Wands- Our Guide continues his Quest along one of the Dragon or ley-lines, until he comes to the Egyptian pyramids. (A ley-line is a line of geocosmic energy running through the earth, just as a nerve meridian runs through the human body.) At this point in his Journey, a book of secrets avails itself to him, along with a pen to write his own experiences, thus adding to the wonder of the experience.

Knight of Wands- Our Guide Dragon now stands armed with a lance and a shield, as the Guardian of all the secrets he has uncovered in the Journey through this realm. In the background we see a horizon of smoldering volcanoes.

Queen of Wands- A great female Dragon rears herself up above the Egyptian pyramids. Around her neck she wears the sign of the Ankh, symbol of eternal life.

King of Wands- A regal male Dragon flies upwards from the Moorish settlement we glimpsed earlier. Now we can see more clearly the beautiful domed towers and minarets of this ancient city.

The Suit of Cups- Here we have the element Water represented, which indicates feelings and emotions.

Ace of Cups- Our Guide Dragon in this suit is a beautiful blue female Dragon. Here, she swims past icebergs and glaciers, with a piece of seaweed in one hand, and a snowball in the other. At the base we see a beautiful chalice, onto which are engraved the three interlaced rings of the Elven (Celtic) Kings. Who carved them? Imagine you can go back in time and see the people who made this Chalice at work.

Two of Cups- Our Guide hovers between two cups. On either side we see waterfalls cascading down to combine in one river of life.

Three of Cups-  Our Guide has swum along to a little island, where she meets up with two friends.

Four of Cups- The antics of the three are suddenly disturbed when a fourth Dragon appears out of nowhere.

Five of Cups- We see the great Water Dragon swimming along in a lock or fjord. She seems a bit lonely, but still swims along, with a strong purpose in her mind.

Six of Cups- A Viking Dragonship sets sail for a distant shore, leading another five such Dragonships. By the side of it, dolphins play. On the shoreline, we see that the first ship has gone past a landmark.

Seven of Cups- Our Guide Dragon has reappeared, this time silhouetted against the moonlit sky. Around her we see seven cups, each offering wealth, victory, native land, the Dragon's Eye, sexuality, relationships, and self-empowerment. Our Guide isn't such which to go for.

Eight of Cups-Our Guide Dragon flies over a watery landscape, following the path of a river back to its source.

Nine of Cups- A Seahorse, the smallest of the Water Dragon family, swims alongside a blue whale, the largest. In the background we see the polar icecaps beginning to melt, thus heralding the end of civilization based on land, and bringing a new aquatic civilization into being.

Ten of Cups- Our Guide Dragon has at last met her life-mate. Now the two of them cavort in the light of the silvery moon.

Page of Cups- A newly hatched baby Dragon breaks free from it's own shell.

Knight of Cups- The baby Dragon has grown, and now takes on the responsibility of guarding the Tree from which all the hatching takes place.

Queen of Cups- A gracious female Dragon hovers in, around, and over a waterfall and lake. On one side, we see a frog, symbol of life's powers of transmutation.

King of Cups- A gracious male Dragon flies above an expanse of water, while silhouetted against the Moon we see a howling shewolf, signaling a point of contact with her partner.

The Suit of Swords- The element Air is shown here, which represents states of mind and states of conflict.

Ace of Swords- Our Guide Dragon i this suit is coiled around a huge sword of power. It is almost as though is movements are unravelling him out of thin air.

Two of Swords- Our Guide now hovers between two swords, somehow managing to keep them both upright in mid-air. In one hand he holds a balance.

Three of Swords- Our Guide Dragon flies in mid-air, holding up a heart, pierced by three swords.

Four of Swords- Here our Guide flies through the air with the three swords from the previous card in one hand, while the fourth sword he balances from the end of his nose.

Five of Swords- Two smaller Dragons find themselves separated by the blade of the middle sword. The third Dragon- our Guide- hovers over teh situation as if in judgement.

Six of Swords- Our Guide Dragon, his duties to his fellows mostly fulfilled, now continues with his own Journey, and flies away from teh negativity he experienced in the pervious card.

Seven of Swords- Our Guide now begins to feel a bit hemmed in, as indicated by the crossed sword at the bottom. By his side he scatters swords, indicating that something has to be cast off.

Eight of Swords- Our Guide Dragon is now seen blindfolded, as if unable to see the way clear of a particular problem or situation.

Nine of Swords- Our Guide Dragon is now almost completely boxed in by swords around him. But he begins to fade.

Ten of Swords- Our Guide has returned to help us, at great cost to himself. For now the swords have grown around him, and all he can do is wait until their power beigns to wane.

Page of Swords-  Our Guide Dragon has regained his freedom and sweeps himself up into the sky with great energy.

Knight of Swords- Our Guide has attained great honor, and now stands before us as one who, having passed through a great test of honor and initiative, now recieves his reward.

Queen of Swords- A gracious female Dragon flies through the air, over-whelming all with her sheer power.

King of Swords- A mightly male Dragon flies with great speed over a range of mountains. In his wake his wings have generated the force of a cyclone. Behind him fly his children and followers.


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