Tarot and Astrology: How the Cards Mirror the Stars
Discover the deep symbolic connections between the 78 tarot cards and the celestial bodies above.
Tarot and astrology share a common symbolic language that stretches back centuries. The Major Arcana, in particular, contains deep astrological correspondences.
The Celestial Cards
Several Major Arcana cards are directly linked to zodiac signs:
- The Empress → Venus: Beauty, abundance, and nurturing energy - The Emperor → Aries: Authority, structure, and pioneering leadership - The Hierophant → Taurus: Tradition, spiritual wisdom, and earthly knowledge - The Lovers → Gemini: Choices, communication, and duality - Strength → Leo: Courage, compassion, and inner fire - The Hermit → Virgo: Introspection, analysis, and sacred solitude - Wheel of Fortune → Jupiter: Expansion, destiny, and cycles of luck - Justice → Libra: Balance, fairness, and karmic equilibrium - Death → Scorpio: Transformation, endings, and rebirth - Temperance → Sagittarius: Balance, moderation, and higher purpose - The Tower → Mars: Sudden change, revelation, and destruction of illusion - The Star → Aquarius: Hope, inspiration, and cosmic connection - The Moon → Pisces: Intuition, dreams, and the unconscious depths
The Planetary Cards
The Sun, Moon, and five visible planets each have their corresponding cards, creating a complete celestial system within the deck.
Understanding these connections adds a rich layer of depth to both tarot readings and astrological interpretation.