Minor Arcana
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To me, the Royal cards; King, Queen, Knight and Squire are reflections of the Major Arcana cards, Emporer, Empress, Chariot and Fool. While the Major Arcana represents archetypes, or sources, the Royal cards of each represent that archetype made flesh. The merging of archetype and an element, if you will. The Squire or Page or Prince is the Fool. The beginning. The carefree adventurer with little to lose, much to gain. Each is an embodiment of the Fool archetype, with a particular shade depending on the suit. The Squire of Staffs will be more energetic, while the Squire of Discs will be more tied to forms. Pages signal a new aspect of ourselves emerging and are a sign to be open to new ways and ideas. They act as catalysts for change and are open to new possibilities and potential. They represent a child, student, apprentice or your inner child; innocent, naive and open to learn and experience the qualities of the suit The Knight, usually shown with just a horse, to me embodies the archetypical elements of the Chariot. Bold and energetic. Knights or Princes act on and are committed to the things indicated by their suit. They show where we are putting our energies. Active and focused, they depict courage, purpose, challenge and adventure. They can be rash and headstrong. One on a personal quest who is not afraid to take risks. A force to be reckoned with. The Queen, like the Emporess, provides nurturing, life giving qualities, based on the suit she resides in. Even with such positive aspects, she can become negative if taken out of balance. Queens represent inner, personal, rather than worldly control. They have the ability to nurture, heal and develop things indicated by the suit. They tend to channel the power and rule from the heart. They can represent a creator, mother or the anima in a man or the sense of self in a woman. The Kings are the Emporers, or rule providers. They are, like the others, flavored by their suit. For example, the King of Swords is like the Emporer, but with a twist of harshness, perhaps even cruelty. While the King of Cups is more loving and emotion based. Kings show mastery, ability and authority in the field represented by the suit. They represent experience, confidence and status. They can appear secure but limited by the rules they've established. The king can represent a boss, father or some other authority figure, or indicate a time for one to take on more responsibility. They can present the animus in a woman or a sense of self in a man. |
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Minor Key: [One] [Two] [Three] [Four] [Five] [Six] [Seven] [Eight] [Nine] [Ten] [Royals]
Major Key: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]