Some metaphysical scholars have even traced the use of the Tarot back to Atlantean and Lemurian times. The Tarot used today consists of 72 cards each with a unique illustration, representing specific qualities and energies. The Tarot represents the Tree of Life in its universal aspect. Each suit has a particular focus. Wands generally refer to your energy level, enterprise, growth and vitality, how to make progress towards goals and dreams.
Cups generally refer to affairs of the heart, to love and joy, the emotional aspects of life.
Swords refer to the heroic aspects of ourselves, our courage and ability to be bold when necessary. Swords also pinpoint our strife and need for aggressive acts, our enemies and the opposition we may feel from others or circumstances. Pentacles or Coins represent the financial arena - money, good or ill fortune, business success, trade and investments. I encourage each of my kind visitors to consider learning to read the Tarot for themselves. All you need is a deck of Tarot cards, a good book or two, and time and devotion to learn to read them from your soul, rather than from a chart or page.