I’ve written a lot about each of the elements on their own separate page, but here is a summary of each suit. Active and passive polarities are part of a greater and balanced whole, and they both have their own strengths and weaknesses. You’ll see these concepts referenced in astrology as well.

These play a strong role in how the elements interact with one another. You’ll also see a note in these summaries about polarities, which are if an element is active or passive (sometimes called receptive). An abundance of cups can signal that relationships and emotions are at the core of your reading, swords can signal that matters of conflict and intellect are playing a big role. You can also use the elements to get an overarching perspective of what your readings main themes are. These elemental associations are great in giving you a general feeling about each of the minor arcana cards, while also acting as examples for how these elemental energies can appear in your daily life.

Within the Tarot, the minor arcana is composed of 4 suits, each with their own elemental correspondences.

What do the 4 elements symbolize