Based on the nature of their suit, each Court card (Page, Knight, Queen and King) has a quality that determines its meaning within a Tarot spread. Court cards can also represent people. Use the descriptions below to work out which Court card matches your personality. Or see if any of the following information describes a relative or acquaintance.
Cups: The suit of Cups represents the element of water. This suit relates to the emotions. 'Love' is one of the key words associated with the Cups, and romance is in the air when lots of these cards show up in a spread. People indicated by the suit of Cups are often sensitive, reserved, private, idealistic, intuitive, friendly, and even-tempered. They are sometimes overly emotional and show spiritual tendencies from a young age. They can also seem shy at first, especially when in large crowds, or at noisy parties. They are good-hearted, sympathetic, and by their general nature they are warm and generous people.
Pentacles: The suit of Pentacles represents the element of earth and it focuses on money or the physical realms. Business matters, finances, the natural world, assets, security, and the home are all concerns of this suit. People represented by the suit of Pentacles are often interested in fitness and health. They are diligent workers who make the most of opportunities. They are seen as patient, mature, diligent, reliable and steadfast individuals. Above all else, Pentacles people have an earthy, practical nature. They are reliable, trustworthy and dependable. Routine work does not bother them, and they plod along carefully and assuredly to reach prosperity.
Swords: The suit of Swords is linked to the element of air. The main focus of Swords cards is the intellect, worries, mental conflict, ideas, and study. This suit is all about how you respond to mental challenges, and your ability to communicate. People represented by Sword cards like to discuss things. They talk a lot and ask many questions, which helps them to make logical decisions. They have fresh ideas about the world and they are not afraid to express a point of view. The suit of Swords is about one's thoughts, so this card shows people who are decisive and confident in their assessment of situations. Swords people seize any opportunity to change the thinking of people who would otherwise dither about, lost in the confusion of too many choices. They are direct, forceful, and full of bright ideas on how to change the world. They are ruled by rational, analytical thinking, not by the heart. All decisions come from logic, not from passion. They like to be in control of any situation, but because of their determined, disciplined, and decisive nature, they can seem cold and distant.
Wands: The suit of Wands represents the fire element and energetic qualities such as creativity, enthusiasm, inspiration, confidence, and optimism. People represented by Wands cards are adventurous characters who are always on the move. They love a challenge, they are direct and forthright, and they often have a cheerful, happy-go-lucky attitude to life. They shine with brilliant creativity and inspired ideas. Wands people often crave action and excitement. They can have a mischievous, imaginative, impatient mind that is easily bored, so they constantly seek change and new experiences. They are restless individuals who leap into any situation that promises to stimulate their overactive imaginations. They are daring, impatient, courageous and passionate people who relish any opportunity to travel. They rarely settle down for too long.
The Pages of each suit are children, whereas the Knights are adolescents. The Queens are mature women, and the Kings are mature men. Match your age with one of the descriptions above to discover which Court card you are. Choose the one that is closest to reflecting your underlying nature. Most people are a mixture of all suits; at various times they can be moody, rational, excitable, and stubborn, but overall they closely resemble one of these qualities most of the time. For example, a mature man who seems to be enthusiastic, inspirational, confident and optimistic can be thought of as a King of Wands. And a mature woman who is usually patient, mature, diligent, reliable, earthy and practical can be described as a Queen of Pentacles.
Who else do you know that resembles the characteristics shown above? Do you think any of your family members or friends match the descriptions given? If so, think of them when these cards come up in a reading and you'll be able to give a better interpretation of these images.
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