Minor Arcana (Part 2)
Elemental Dignities
If same suit, they Strengthen each other
Fire and Air are active, they support each other
Water and Earth are passive, they support each other
Fire and Water are enemies, they weaken each other
Air and Earth are enemies, they weaken each other
Fire and Earth are neutral, to each other
Water and Air are neutral to each other
Strengthen: Increases the intensity of the elements. Amplifies both positive and negative.
Support: Build one another up
Weaken: Cancel each other out. Decrease each element.
Neutral: Don’t affect one another
Fire Element Combinations
Fire/Fire - Strengthens
Fire/Water - Weakens
Fire/Air - Supports
Fire/ Earth - Neutral
Water Element Combinations
Water/Fire - Weakens
Water/Water - Strengthens
Water/Air - Neutral
Water/Earth - Supports
Air Element Combinations
Air/Fire- Supports
Air/Water - Neutral
Air/Air - Strengthens
Air/Earth - Weakens
Earth Element Combinations
Earth/Fire - Neutral
Earth/Water - Supports
Earth/Air - Weakens
Earth/Earth - Strengthens
Court Cards
Pages: As people, they often represent young, energetic people who are at the very beginning of their personal journey. They are still developing a sense of self but they approach new challenges with fervent energy and with excitement. Look forward to learning new skills. On a physical level, they represent those who are young at heart or those who are discovering a new aspect of themselves. Often seen as messengers and come to you with a new opportunity. Symbolize new stages in life.
Knights: As people, Knights are highly action-oriented. Slightly more mature, have enough experience to know what they are doing, but not the full experience; prone to being extremists. Such behavior can be either positive or negative. Always consider both sides of a knight- helpful or harmful - what is excess, what needs moderation. On a physical level, adults aged 20 and 35. Knights reflect change, movement and action. Never still but constantly on the move.
Queens: Someone who has matured and who has a deeper understanding of self and others. Tap into feminine energy - nurturing, caring for others. Provides nourishment to keep her ideas and actions going. They mastered the power of gentle persuasion; influence without anyone really knowing. People aged 30 and 50 who have a good amount of life experience. Represent creativity and ideas coming into place. Taking care of others; feminine qualities.
Kings: Considered most mature. represent the fully developed personalities of each suit. As people, Kings have full control over feelings, thoughts and actions that form part of his personality. Stable and solid, highly capable of their goals and visions. Older males, ages 40+ or dominate masculine energy. Act upon ideas; Growth and maturity.