Understanding Ace Tarot Cards

The Major Arcana represent energies that are deep, strong and long-lasting while the Minor Arcana signify the activities, concerns and emotions that form our everyday lives. Each Ace has a different symbolism or quality attached to it, giving further insight into the issue at hand. Their imagery is more or less similar, featuring a hand emerging from a cloud holding a wand, a sword, a cup or a pentacle. When an Ace appears in a reading, it usually means three things: BEGINNINGS, CLEAN BREAKS, OPPORTUNITIES.

The Ace of Wands

Keywords: energy, vim and vigor, intuition, imaginative sexuality, opportunity presented as a result of one's conscious efforts, passion, optimism.

The Ace of Swords

Keywords: justice, clear-thinking, victory, authority, clarity, strength in spite of adversity, forceful emotions.

The Ace of Cups

Keywords: fertility, productivity, beauty, pleasure, happiness, joy of living, openness.

The Ace of Pentacles

Keywords: prosperity, stability, contentment, material achievements, abundance, fulfillment, joy.