Although many consider Tarot and Astrology as separate divination systems, the truth is that they are greatly intertwined.
Tarot uses 78 cards, 22 of them being Major Arcana which corresponds to Great Knowledge, whereas Minor Arcana (56 cards) represents daily struggles and minor changes.
Major Arcana has specific importance because it shows the spiritual lessons that a person goes through in their lifetime. On the other hand, Astrology uses planets, houses, and aspects to predict the future.
It requires the birthday, place, and time info to be accurate. The advantage of tarot is that we can make a spread and read one’s fortune correctly without knowing their birth data.
Major Arcana cards can be positive (supporting), negative (challenging), or in between. Negative cards can be turned around if the person is willing to learn their spiritual lessons.
Please make sure to cleanse your deck by smudging sage, meditating, visualizing white light, or using black tourmaline.
You can use any of these methods or a combination of them, simply make sure that your space is clear to channel spiritual messages. Some of the main lessons that Major Arcana entails are the following:
- Faith
- Healing
- Surrender
- Solitude
- Patience
- Wisdom
- Death and Rebirth
- Shadow-self
- Power and Leadership
- Fulfillment
The great spiritualists designed their tarot decks in a way that tarot character’s spiritual journey had great resemblances with Astrological lessons. Now, let’s move on to the main question:
What tarot cards represent which zodiac signs?
Correspondences between Tarot and Astrology
We’ll start with individualistic leader Aries, and travel to the 12th sign, psychic Pisces.
Aries tarot card
Fiery and impatient leader Aries corresponds to the Emperor card. He stands powerfully, pointing out a masculine figure who is taking a lot of your power.
This card says that you should take your power back and become the authority figure for the things you want to achieve!
Taurus tarot card
Serene, beautiful and wealthy Taurus is the equivalent of The Empress card. She is fertile and generous and symbolizes the birth of new projects.
It can suggest a strong woman (mother type) who can be restraining you sometimes.
Gemini tarot card
Curious, witty, and romantic twins are represented by The Lovers Tarot Card. It symbolizes the heart matters and heralds that more romance is coming into your life.
This spiritual union will bring harmony and joy, and you just need to follow your heart’s desires! Let’s say you asked:” Should I date this person?”, and this card popped:
If you do, it will be a very spiritual, but also emotionally connected relationship. Go for it!
Cancer tarot card
In astrology, Cancer represents a dedicated person who relies on his intuition to achieve victory. Therefore, Cancer is best symbolized by The Chariot Tarot card which continuously moves forward and achieves the zenith!
You just need to overcome your emotions and internal conflicts and be very disciplined. Don’t fall for the drama of others, plan ahead and have courage. Before anyone notices, you will rise from Rags-to-Riches!
Leo tarot card
Powerful and playful Leo is clearly the equivalent of a Strength Tarot card! If you pick this card in a reading, then it means that you are taking back your power by silencing the negative voices in your head!
There might be some subconscious baggage that is holding you back, but you have the strength to get through and overcome all those obstacles! If you have willpower and courage, then nothing can ever hold you back.
Virgo tarot card
Diligent and critical Virgo corresponds to The Hermit Tarot card. This card wants you to distance yourself from others and the situation you are involved, and go into a cave to quiet your mind and find the solutions you are seeking.
People tend to see this card as negative, but actually, it is very positive! Although you might be feeling lonely and cornered, the beam of light is shining upon you!
Your current troubles will go away when you learn the lessons of this difficult time. You will heal when you embrace your solitude without fear.
This card is the card of Wisdom, telling you that all great minds have suffered from solitude but they used this time period to sit down, meditate, and listen to their heart, and you should do the same too!
Libra tarot card
Balanced and just Libra is symbolized by the Justice Tarot card in the Major Arcana. This card underlines the fact that we all reap what we sow. Whatever we have done, good or bad, is currently coming to us.
If you were fair, then the universe would be fair to you. If you are a victim of injustice, then stop worrying. If this card comes in your reading, then your peace will be restored and your revenge will be taken.
On the other hand, if you cause injustice, then you are likely to experience some hardships. This card in particular can entail some legal matters such as signing documents or making contracts.
Continue to make fair decisions, knowing that the law of attraction is real and you can shift your reality.
Scorpio tarot card
This intense and passionate zodiac sign corresponds to a few different cards, but the main theme is very similar.
Scorpio represents difficult periods and life-altering situations in our lives. It tends to be moody and negative due to the intensity of circumstances.
When you pick Scorpio themed cards in a reading, it means that you are undergoing some serious phase in your life.
It might be a loss of a relative, a loss of a job, an accident, or simply negative spiritual baggage that is weighing you down and clouding your heart’s vision.
The following are the relevant tarot cards:
- The Death tarot card
It represents a deep spiritual transformation. You need to let go of what no longer serves you, and just like a caterpillar, you should transform into a beautiful butterfly.
All this suffering is for your highest good, and you should not resist the changes taking place in your life. Whether it is a business or love-related matter, the new growth will come if you have the courage to embrace this change.
- The Tower tarot card
It signals a panic environment due to the breakdown of weak foundations. If you built your marriage on shaky ground, then this card indicates separation.
This dramatic shock feels unpleasant but do not fear it! You will rebuild and get your life together but you should examine the reasons that caused this situation in the first place.
- The Moon tarot card
You probably have some negative beliefs waiting for you to heal them. In comparison to the previous two, this card is less negative and you have more control over this challenging situation.
You should not be afraid and face your fears. Demons (negative thoughts) are real as long as you believe in them. Pay attention to your dreams because unconscious fears are lying there.
Once you spot them, you can heal yourself. This period can be very heavy on you, therefore, let the tears fall. In the end, those paper dragons will vanish and you will succeed.
Sagittarius tarot card
Open-minded, generous, and idealistic Sagittarius is represented with the Temperance Tarot card.
This card indicates that your plans may be moving really slowly at the moment, but you should be calm and patient because even if you don’t see them, your seeds are growing!
Avoid killing your manifestations with a hasty thought. You are moving in the right direction, it may take longer than expected, but please be aware that Sagittarius represents the bigger picture.
In order to achieve a better reality, you should keep on experiencing and learning. Traveling solo or signing up for a new hobby can help you have a better mood in this period.
Capricorn tarot card
Capricorn is known to be cold and distant but it is also closely associated with sexual power and domination.
As a result, The Devil Tarot card is the perfect fit for Capricorn. It represents addictions and unresolved emotions. If there is an authoritarian person/partner in your life hindering your growth, you must let go of him.
Aquarius tarot card
– Humanitarian and free-minded Aquarius is matched with The Star Tarot card in the Major Arcana. This card tells you that now you are safe and sound, and experiencing a peace after storm.
You have new hopes because your life is falling back into place, thanks to your faith. This is a very positive card to pull since the universe fully supports your dreams.
Pisces tarot card
Dreamy and mystical Pisces corresponds to The High Priestess Tarot card. This is the card of spiritual awakening and receiving messages from higher realms.
It is a time when you should pay more attention to the repeating numbers and dreams, and go within. Pisces wants you to discover the divine feminine in yourself by following your intuition.
Why does each sign of the Zodiac have a corresponding Major Arcana?
This is because Major Arcana represents the “Great Knowledge” and lessons you need to experience for your spiritual awakening.
It is centered around a person who begins a new journey, obtains power and rules, fails, understands their life lessons, and becomes their true self (The World Tarot Card completion).
Likewise, in astrology, there are 12 zodiac signs that all at some point correspond to this lifelong journey and spiritual lessons indicated in the Tarot:
Aries is the first sign, so he is a natural leader, but sometimes he is impatient and rude, and just like the Emperor, he needs to understand that he can’t have all the cake to himself.
Taurus is the second sign, she is calm and peaceful, but sometimes way too focused on her material possessions and physical pleasures. Taurus needs to learn the same lessons that The Empress card indicates.
Furthermore, Scorpio represents difficult situations that literally shake our core. It is perfectly illustrated in both The Tower and the Death Card.
We must let go of situations that no longer serve our best interests, otherwise, we won’t be able to move forward.
As it can be seen, tarot and astrology show us the lessons we should master, they just use different methods. We can use tarot as our main divination method but should keep in mind that astrology can offer some extra help with our interpretations.
How does Astrology help in Tarot readings?
Astrology started with ancient Sumerians, developed by Babylonians, and advanced greatly during the Hellenistic period. Its history dates back to 4000 BC, even before the Abrahamic religions.
Astrological teachings are divine owing to the fact that their celestial interpretation is accurate for persons and countries for a lifetime. Tarot gives us a point-on perspective for the situation we are in, but its predictions are accurate only up to 12 months.
A combination of natal chart interpretation and a professional tarot reading can give us a bigger and more coherent picture.
Some recommended decks for Tarot and Astrology
Here are a few recommendations you should check out:
The most known and used tarot deck is the Rider-Waite tarot deck, however, the options are basically endless!
If you are looking for a spiritual yet contemporary deck, check out The Modern Witch Tarot Deck. It is similar to Rider-Waite, but the illustrations are much more inclusive (POC friendly).
For a Kabbalah and astrology-themed option, check out Crowley’s Thoth Tarot Deck. It is inspired by Thoth, the Egyptian God of Wisdom.
Feeling too heavy by all these options? Then, Archangel Oracle cards by Radleigh Valentine can be your go-to option, uplifting your energy and answering your questions.
Bored with the Western perspective? The Little Buddha Tarot can provide the Asian kick you’ve been looking for!
