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Court Cards

KING of CUPS
KING of PENTACLES
KING of SWORDS
KING of WANDS

The Kings

​Kings represent the influence of masculine energy. They denote power and mastery of their suit and can appear in life as partners, father figures and men in authority. â€‹All four Kings can also be linked with the characteristics (or an aspect) of The Emperor in the Major Arcana, who represents the ‘father’ in the deck and symbolizes order and leadership.

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The King of Wands- Charismatic and entrepreneurial.

​The King of Pentacles- Loyal and protective.

​The King of Swords- Logical and educated.

​The King of Cups- Loving and compassionate.

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The Kings can advise us on the best course of action to take, and can also show us an aspect of ourselves, or what characteristics we should adopt in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

QUEEN of CUPS
QUEEN of PENTACLES
QUEEN of SWORDS
QUEEN of WANDS

The Queens

​Queens represent the influence of feminine energy. They denote creative and nurturing qualities and can appear in life as partners, mother figures and a source of guidance. All four Queens can also be linked with the characteristics (or an aspect) of The Empress in the Major Arcana, who represents the ‘mother’ in the deck and symbolizes love and abundance.

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The Queen of Wands- Passionate and creative.

​The Queen of Pentacles- Practical and sensual.

​The Queen of Swords- Intelligent and honest.

​The Queen of Cups- Emotional and nurturing.

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Queens can advise us on the best course of action to take, and can also show us an aspect of ourselves, or what characteristics we should adopt in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

NIGHT of CUPS
NIGHT of PENTACLES
KNIGHT of SWORDS
KNIGT of WANDS

The Knights​

Knights represent the movement and action of the energy of their suit. They are young adults who are in training to become masters of their suit, so they can be immature, irresponsible and reckless at times. â€‹Knights can advise us of incoming changes that relate to the energy of their suit;

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The Knight of Wands- Action and movement.

The Knight of Pentacles- Practical and sturdy.

The Knight of Swords- Intellect & communication.

​The Knight of Cups– Love & emotions.

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They can advise us on the best course of action to take, and can also show us an aspect of ourselves, or what characteristics to adopt in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

PAGE of CUPS
PAGE of PENTACLES
PAGE of SWORDS
PAGE of WANDS

The Pages

The Pages represent young people and children and symbolize innocence, youthfulness and curiosity. They are messengers advising us of new information or influences relating to their suit. They can also represent learning and training for something new.

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The Page of Wands- Adventure and excitement.

​The Page of Pentacles- Business and finance.

​The Page of Swords- Clarity and truth.

​The Page of Cups- Feelings and imagination.

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They can advise us on the best course of action to take, and can also show us an aspect of ourselves, or what characteristics we should adopt in order to achieve the best possible outcome

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