The term MINOR ARCANA (6 letters) is part of a tarot deck. The MINOR ARCANA consists of 56 cards divided into four suits, similar to a regular playing card deck. Each suit has 14 cards, including 10 numbered cards and four court cards. The MINOR ARCANA cards represent the everyday events and situations that we encounter in our lives. They are often interpreted as representing the influences and energies that are at work in our lives.