In Tarot, each Major Arcana card is linked to a specific astrological influence.
— Images from TAROT by Jane Lyle. Photo by Steve Bonner.
By Michelle Crandell
The Tarot has synchronicity with Astrology. Each sign of the Zodiac is connected to a Major Arcana card. Aries is associated with The Emperor card, Taurus with The Hierophant, Gemini with The Lovers, Cancer with The Chariot, Leo with Strength, Virgo with The Hermit, Libra with Justice, Scorpio with Death, Sagittarius with Temperance, Capricorn with The Devil, Aquarius with the Star, and Pisces with The Moon.
Each of the nine planets is associated with a Major Arcana card, as are the Sun and the Moon. For example, Mercury is linked with The Magician card, the Moon with The High Priestess, Venus with The Empress, Jupiter with Wheel of Fortune, Mars with The Tower, the Sun with The Sun card, Pluto with Judgement, Saturn with The World, and Uranus with The Fool.
Thus, each Major Arcana card is linked to a specific astrological influence. Learning about the Major Arcana card connected to your birth sign can help you better understand yourself. Associating Major Arcana cards with planetary forces can deepen your practice, whether it be Astrological charting or reading Tarot cards. The Horoscope or Zodiac Spread combines wisdom from astrology and the Tarot. An excellent source for learning more about this is TAROT by Jane Lyle. The pictures featured in this article can be found in her book.
Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To learn more, email michelle.crandell@gmail.com or call 501-655-6242.
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