Minor Arcana (Lesser Secret) represents the four classical elements of: fire, water, air and earth. These elements symbolize the core functions of life that influence and support our daily journey.

• Fire – relates to our passion and desires.
• Water – represents our emotions, intuition and creativity.
• Air – corresponds to our thoughts and actions.
• Earth – embodies our physical nature.

The 56 cards of the minor arcana are divided into four suits of 14 cards. These four suits (clubs, hearts, spades and diamonds) are found in classical playing cards. Tree Spirit Tarot defines these four suits as four types of trees. 

Tree Spirit Tarot – Element  – Traditional Tarot – Playing Cards

• Evergreen Trees – Fire – Wands – Clubs  
• Fruit Trees – Water – Cups – Hearts
• Hardwood Trees – Air – Swords – Spades
• Nut Trees – Earth – Pentacles – Diamonds

Click on the links below to take you to the tree:

Evergreen Trees (Wands/Clubs)                                    

• Pioneer of Evergreens – Arborvitae – Inspiration     
• Two of Evergreens – White Pine – Peacemaker  
• Three of Evergreens – Hemlock – Grace
• Four of Evergreens – Redwood – Community
• Five of Evergreens – Dragon Tree – Conflict
• Six of Evergreens – Orange – Success 
• Seven of Evergreens – Juniper – Boundaries
• Eight of Evergreens – Fir – Rising
• Nine of Evergreens – Spruce – Resilience
• Ten of Evergreens – Pine – Responsibility
• Messenger of Evergreens – Monkey Puzzle – Adventure 
• Guardian of Evergreens – Kauri – Action
• Earthkeeper of Evergreens – Sequoia – Courage 
• Wisdomkeeper of Evergreens – Holly – Endurance

Fruit Trees (Cups/Hearts)  

• Pioneer of Fruits – Mulberry – Abundance
• Two of Fruits – Quince – Unity 
• Three of Fruits – Pawpaw – Celebration
• Four of Fruits – Plum – Patience 
• Five of Fruits – Pear – Separation 
• Six of Fruits – Mango – Happiness 
• Seven of Fruits – Persimmon – Divination 
• Eight of Fruits – Coconut – Journey
• Nine of Fruits – Peach – Wish
• Ten of Fruits – Cherry – Sweetness 
• Messenger of Fruits – Avocado – Fertility
• Guardian of Fruits – Lemon – Purpose 
• Earthkeeper of Fruits – Fig – Nurture 
• Wisdomkeeper of Fruits – Ginkgo – Contemplation  

Hardwood Trees (Swords/Spades) 

• Pioneer of Hardwoods – Black Locust – Potential
• Two of Hardwoods – Ebony – Clarity
• Three of Hardwoods – Teak – Depletion
• Four of Hardwoods – Larch – Connection 
• Five of Hardwoods – Rosewood – Vulnerability 
• Six of Hardwoods – Birch – Beginnings 
• Seven of Hardwoods – Dogwood – Stealth
• Eight of Hardwoods – Elm – Isolation
• Nine of Hardwoods – Maple – Dreams 
• Ten of Hardwoods – Ceiba – Change 
• Messenger of Hardwoods – Hawthorn – Healing 
• Guardian of Hardwoods – Hornbeam – Confidence
• Earthkeeper of Hardwoods – Magnolia – Independence
• Wisdomkeeper of Hardwoods – Plane – Counsel  

Nut Trees (Pentacles/Diamonds) 

• Pioneer of Nuts – Pine Nut – Prosperity 
• Two of Nuts – Coffee – Balance 
• Three of Nuts – Macadamia – Ingenuity 
• Four of Nuts – Hickory – Holding
• Five of Nuts – Walnut – Discernment 
• Six of Nuts – Pistachio – Generosity
• Seven of Nuts – Cashew – Reward 
• Eight of Nuts – Brazil Nut – Preparing 
• Nine of Nuts – Acorn – Achievement 
• Ten of Nuts – Pecan – Wealth 
• Messenger of Nuts – Hazelnut – Manifestation
• Guardian of Nuts – Chestnut – Provider
• Earthkeeper of Nuts – Cacao – Sacred 
• Wisdomkeeper of Nuts – Beech – Power