Along with earth, air, and fire, water is one of the four elements represented in the Tarot. It is a potent representation of our feelings, intuition, and subconscious thoughts. The feminine, the moon, and the tides are all associated with water. The significance of water in the Tarot and its symbolism in various cards will be discussed in this blog post.
Water in the Major Arcana
The Major Arcana is a set of 22 cards that represents significant events and archetypes in our lives. Water is featured in several Major Arcana cards, each with its unique interpretation.
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Death
One of the most feared and misunderstood Tarot cards is frequently thought to be the Death card. But rather than being a card of actual death, it stands for metamorphosis, change, and rebirth. A skeleton frequently appears on the card riding a white horse, while a river or other body of water is frequently seen in the background. The flow of life and the cycle of death and rebirth are both represented by the water in the card. It stands for our emotions, our unconscious minds, and the invisible forces that lead us through change. The skeleton riding the white horse symbolizes the inevitable change in life and the necessity to let go of the past in order to create room for the future, while the river signifies the journey of life. The Death card reminds us that change is a necessary aspect of life and that, in order to advance and grow, we must welcome it.
The Star
The Star represents inspiration, hope, and rejuvenation. A common representation shows a naked woman dumping water into a pool or a river while also pouring water from two pitchers onto the ground. The water in the card stands for our emotional state, the subconscious mind, and the flow of life. The woman pouring water is a metaphor for our capacity to harness our feelings and intuition in order to realize our hopes and dreams. The collective unconscious and the universal consciousness, from which we can draw inspiration and creativity, are represented by the pool or the river. 
The Moon
The Moon is a card of mystery, illusion, and the unknown. The card often features a full moon and a wolf howling. The water in the card represents the tides and the influence of the moon on our emotions and intuition. The lobster or crab creeping out of the water reminds us of the depths of our subconscious and the thoughts, actions, and desires that bubble up from those depths.
Water in the Minor Arcana
The Minor Arcana is a set of 56 cards divided into four suits: cups, swords, wands, and pentacles. Each suit represents a different aspect of our lives, and water is featured in the cups suit.
The Ace of Cups
The Ace of Cups represents new beginnings, emotions, and intuition. The card often features a cup overflowing with water, representing the abundance of emotions, and the need to let them flow freely.
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The Two of Cups
The Two of Cups represents partnerships, relationships, and connections. The card often features two cups filled with water, which represent the merging of two souls and the emotional connection between them.
The Ten of Cups
The Ten of Cups represents happiness, joy, and emotional fulfillment. The card often features a rainbow over a family, which represents the harmonious flow of emotions and the joy that comes from emotional connections. A river is often depicted separating family life from that of work, represented by the city.
Conclusion
In the Tarot, water is a potent symbol that stands in for our emotions, intuition, and subconscious mind. There are multiple Major and Minor Arcana cards that contain it, each with a different interpretation. We can connect with our subconscious mind and learn more about our emotional and intuitive selves by comprehending the Tarot’s use of water symbols.
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