The four individual suits are Wands, Pentacles, Cups and Swords and they represent different energies and aspects of life. It’s important you remember the basic energy with each suit. It will make it a lot easier to tune into the individual card you are trying to read.
Wands – They represent movement, physicality and energy and relate to the fire sign in astrology.
Cups – They represent emotions and feelings and relate to the water sign.
Swords – They are expressions of our thoughts, creativity & mental activity & as such relate to the air.
Pentacles – They represent money, career, wealth, physical processions and relate to the earth sign.