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The Minor Arcana Court Cards

Writer's picture: Shateria MilesShateria Miles

Updated: Jul 6, 2021

Each suit of the Minor Arcana has a set of four COURT cards and each set consists of a KING, QUEEN, PRINCE, and PRINCESS. Court cards are used to describe the unique combinations of qualities and characteristics that make up your personality and sometimes represent the people in your life.


PRINCESS➖ New situations, ventures or creative outlets. The naïve version of a suit’s energy. Youngest of the court cards and possesses a youthful quality, both literally and in the aspect of life. Earth element. Connected to The Fool, the Ace cards and the Two cards.

#PRINCESS- Childlike, curious, spontaneous, exploring new qualities, new beginnings, initiation.

#Wands: enthusiasm, motivation, Inspiration, Ideas

Discovery, Limitless potential, free spirit

#Cups: infatuation, innocence, creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility

#Swords: self-assuredness, New ideas, Curiosity

Thirst for knowledge, New ways of communicating

#Pentacles: focus, progress, manifestation, skill development, financial opportunity



PRINCE➖ Outward action in the world, the Princes are in a constant state of movement. Moderately experienced but still in development. The adolescent/young adult phase but they can be brash or immature. Air element. Connected to The Chariot, the Two through Five cards.

#PRINCE- Prone to excess, adventurous, on a mission, progression towards a goal.

#Wands: adventure, impulsivity, Energy, Passion, Inspired action

#Cups: romance, honor, creativity, charm, imagination, beauty

#Swords: confrontation, debate, Ambitious, Action-oriented, Driven to succeed, Fast-thinking

#Pentacles: reliability, decisiveness, hard work productivity, routine, conservatism


QUEEN➖ The characteristics of the suit internalized. Matured conception of self and others due to experience. Tied to nurturing and caring for others. Adulthood. Water element. Connected to The Empress, Strength, the Six through Nine cards.

#QUEEN-Draw energy from within, nurturing, receptive, subtle control, grounding

#Wands: creativity, sensuality, Courage, Confidence, Independence, Social butterfly, Determination

#Cups: empathy, love, compassionate, caring, emotionally stable, intuitive

#Swords: intelligence, clarity, Independent, Unbiased judgement, Clear boundaries, Direct communication

#Pentacles: security, thrift, nurturing, practical,

providing financially, working parent


KING➖ The long-term effects of living in a suit’s energy. They can be either wise or stuck in their ways. Stabilization, success and control. They are the providers. The masculine expression of a suit in its full maturation. Fire element. Connected to The Emperor, The Hierophant, the Nine and Ten cards.

#KING-Authorities, controlling, domineering, decisive, mature, established.

#Wands: bravery, Natural-born leader, Grand visions, Long-term success

#Cups: sensitive, diplomatic, emotionally balanced, compassionate

#Swords: logic, maturity, Mental clarity, Intellectual power, Authority, Truth

#Pentacles: financial stability, magnanimity, leadership, security, discipline, abundance


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