The Tarot deck is comprised of 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana (Trumps) and another 56, called the Minor Arcana (Four Suits and Court Cards).Here's a brief overview to get started. Understanding Tarot as a whole will help you to interpret Tarot cards better and faster.
Basics of the Minor Arcana (Four Suits)
The Cups - The Cups focus on emotions and matters of the heart. The meaning of each Tarot card in the Cups suit tend to guide emotional questions of almost any nature. Connected to the element of Water, this suit rules the Zodiac Water signs of Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio. The Wands The Spirit
The Wands - Rule the spirit, especially issues of creativity and energy. By spirit, I mean that the meaning of each Tarot card in this suit may rule issues of a deep level, connected to drive, purpose or even faith. Connected with the element of Fire, this suit rules the Zodiac Fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
The Swords - The Mind or Will The Swords control the mind or will. When I refer to the mind or will, it means that the meaning of each Tarot card in this suit can focus on intellectual questions or issues related to power. Connected with the element of Air, this suit rules the Zodiac Air signs of Aquarius, Gemini and Libra.
The Coins - The Coins control issues in the physical world. It is a very physical suit so the meaning of each Tarot card may focus on family, money, health and home. Connected with the element of Earth, this suit rules the Zodiac Earth signs of Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo.
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