Who or what do court cards represent
Each card representation of real people is situational and therefore somewhat fluid. For instance, John Smith may be a king (ie a master) in one aspect of your life but a page (ie a complete novice) in another aspect of your life.
Lessons & needs
Remember that court cards are real people. Consequently, perform readings with the following in mind; their situation and their needs.
PAGES
This refers to youthful, receptive learners. They are inexperienced with the situation at hand. A page of a suit means that he needs to learn something from that suit. His knowledge and experience are the least matured of the court cards.
Although the page is youthful, this card can refer to anyone of any age who is now embarking on learning something about the suit. Example(s).
- Page of cups needs to learn something about building healthy relationships.
- Page of pentacles needs to learn about building and care for resources
- Page of swords needs to learn about thinking and communicating effectively.
- Page of wands needs to learn about trust and use his own power.
KNIGHTS
Knights relate to change, challenges and transformation. When you see these cards, the knight may already be in the midst of his quest / hero's mission (ie versus being an entire novice like the page). Knights are passionate and action-oriented. They proceed with single-minded focus. However, his journey throws obstacles and tests along his path. These obstacles should be seen as opportunities for his personal growth and self-transformation.
They give you passion and action towards what you and or they are focused on. (They are more action oriented than their younger page selves. Rather than just study, they are more action-oriented.) When you respond to them in your real life, they need you as a counter party to direct them and give them goals.
- Knight of cups strives for love.
- Knight of pentacles strives for financial or career success.
- Knight of swords strives for quick action and change.
- Knight of wands strives for creative adventure.
QUEENS
Queens are receptive, compassionate and intuitive. They work behind the scenes. I think this is like the subconscious mind. Like kings, they are equal masters of their suit. However, they differ from kings in terms of how they operate.
They want to connect with you, share wisdom and provide mentorship. They are fiercely protective, nurturing and defensive of what they love. When you respond to them in your real life, they need you as a counterparty to be loyal, discrete and authentic.
- Queen of cups is a wise protector of kindness.
- Queen of pentacles is a wise protector of resources, the physical body and nature / physical environment.
- Queen of swords is a wise protector of justice. In the image, the Queen of Swords is depicted sitting on a stone throne, decorated with a cherub (a symbol of her softer side being under control) and butterflies (a symbol of transformation). She faces towards the future, with her left hand raised as if to receive, and in her right hand, she holds a sword up high and straight, representing her desire to find the truth in all matters. The card references the ability to master one's deepest feelings. As a consequence of having faced one's past traumas and released associated negativity, such a person proceeds with a rational mind and clear perceptions of the situations at hand. In other words, even with the most traumatic past, this person has their softer side under control and had dealt so well with their past that they have transformed and would not be a toxic element in the lives of others. Since swords deals with intellect and communication (whether speaking or writing), this card also references clean and direct communication, especially since the sword is upright and pointed. Great analysis by YouTuber Daily Tarot Girl 'Queen of swords: Tarot meaning deep dive'
- Queen of wands finds creative, independent-minded, innovative solutions to manifest her intentions. These 'innovative solutions' can mean busting stereotypes and revolutionary ideas. Irrespective of how crazy her antics may appear, she is highly competent in getting things done. She thinks outside the box as suggested by the presence of the black cat seated in an alert posture in front of her dominant right foot. Cats are symbols of independence (here independent-mindedness) and intuition. The fact that the cat is black also suggests authority (and intuitive connection) and the queen's confidence. The thrones of lions on either side below where she sits suggests her strong will and demeanor of authority and strength in situations of either extreme. In the background on her right side are pyramids, a likely symbol of spiritual connection and, on her left side a barren desert, a likely symbol of her moments of lower connections to the cosmos as the lion on that side has closed or no eyes. The far more common interpretation of this detail that would apply to the average person without special trauma-related concerns simply suggests that closed or missing eyes relate to inward contemplation of inner strength versus external challenges present in the harsh desert. However, a very nuanced understanding of the closed eyes or lack of eyes that can relate to trauma recovery is that these closed or lacking eyes depicted a contrast to clearly open eyes of the opposite lion that overlooks the pyramids. The pyramids are attenae to the cosmos. Consequenty, the closed eyes suggested the polar opposite, ie disconnection to the cosmos, states of depression, anxiety or other low states that resulted from trauma from trauma that creates the illusion that the sufferer does not have the key traits of strength and vibrance that the queen of wands embodies. In fact, when she is in a lower state that is as barren as a desert, she can still produce a green-leafed and brightly colored sunflower, a symbol of life, vitality and fertility. Her yellow robe and the sunflower, along with its sun symbolism suggest her solar plexus inner power. In other words, she can thrive where others may struggle. Her strength is a very strong message as symbolized by the pair of lions twice; once above her head (or mental level) and again at her feet (or the ability to take action accordingly). (BTW, for some reason, I am reminded of the major arcana card 'Strength'). The queen's outlier trait makes her a leader, even if just by an example. Maybe she is the first to do something a certain way that others may eventually follow. The CTA is to embrace your role of leadership I just mentioned. Another CTA is to take on the leadership role with more confidence and self-assurance and trust in your instincts and intuition. By so doing, the queen can break free from limitations and achieve her full potential. This particular CTA correlates with the nuanced understanding that relates to mental health trauma, in that, it prompts a survivor of debilitating trauma to work on their shadows and heal to realize their true vibrant nature that is inherently embodied in the queen of wands, albeit currently seeming otherwise. The card recognizes that the queen has been under some type of warfare, was wounded but is still the queen. The CTA is to also pursue your goals with the drive, strong organization and determination that are characteristic of this suit. Regarding the gray color of her cape and the fact that it drapes over her yellow robe but more towards the side of the desert background, if you get this card during a period of low spiritual connection, a CTA may refer to some form of temperance, like a need to remember that you have the strength like a mental shield to thrive even in harsh conditions and or to temper your fiery energy a bit with moderation and or restraint (to protect yourself from external pressures or when leading others). The gray cape reiterates the idea of balance. Ultimately however, this card may be likened to a heralding that this is the time to shine. Needless to say, at this time, you need partnerships that will let your mission shine, even if that means they play the role of a boring sidekick. This is likely short term and seems somewhat like narcissism to a healthy extent.
KINGS
Kings are masters of their suits. They have already proven themselves through life trials. They make final, decisive decisions and delegate everything other than their own responsibility. They will directly impact the outcome of your situation.
They give you solutions. When you respond to them in real life, they need you as a counter party to .
- King of Cups references mastery of relationships and connections. This person is likely the master of emotional intelligence.
- King of pentacles references mastery of material success.
- King of swords references mastery of rational decision-making
- King of wands references mastery of creativity and power.
CONTENT RELATED TO SPIRIT COMMUNICATION - MAJOR ARCANA BY TAROT SUITS
- Spirit communication - Tarot
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