There are four standard suits in a deck of Tarot cards, each suit represents an element, Fire, Air, Earth or Water.

To eliminate confusion, I have rounded up the suits, what they represent and their varying titles below:

Batons,Wands, Rods or Staves represent the state of the spirit; the creative energy; the motivating force. Their element is Fire.

Swords  represent the mental state, the thoughts, action, communications. Their element is Air. (Depending on the deck, Wands may represent either Fire or Air; Swords may represent either Air or Fire)

Pentacles, Coins or Disks represent the material or physical aspects of life; the tangible or what manifests.  Their element is Earth.

Cups or Chalices represent the state of the emotions or feelings. Their element is Water.