Tarot cards are utilized for divination, frequently referred to as fortune-telling. Lots of psychologists have utilized them as well, feeling that the cards typically make clients dive into how they feel about themselves. This is done through the subconscious. For instance, let's say you understand that your present line of work is not working out, however you do not permit yourself to think of it. Getting a tarot card reading that reveals you have to change one's line of work is not actually telling your future so much as it is making you face what is really going on in your life. Throughout history, the science of astrology and using the art of the Tarot cards have become increasingly linked. Mystery & magical. Astrology and Tarot cards throughout the centuries have always been connected. You can look back 6,000 years to see this. There’s a magic-like mystery that one needs to decipher, intuition is needed as well as understanding the meaning of the Tarot cards, how they intertwine with the world of astrology. A tarot card deck consists of 78 cards that fall into 2 distinct parts. This part of the deck has 22 cards, 21 suitless cards referred to as trumps, and one card called The Fool. The other 56 cards are in the Minor Arcana. The Minor Arcana is divided into 4 suits, just like regular playing cards. Each of these cards represents a certain component of the Earth and is associated with particular astrological indications.   Tarot cards are utilized for divination, frequently referred to as fortune-telling. Lots of psychologists have utilized them as well, feeling that the cards typically make clients dive into how they feel about themselves. This is done through the subconscious. For instance, let's say you understand that your present line of work is not working out, however you do not permit yourself to think of it. Getting a tarot card reading that reveals you have to change one's line of work is not actually telling your future so much as it is making you face what is really going on in your life. Modern decks of tarot cards are much more expressive than the earlier version, due in part to the images being more carefully associated with their meaning. Tarot readers reward their cards and typically will not let others touch them as they are seen as spiritual tools of their trade. The Minor Arcana cards offer more details to the Major Arcana cards. The Major Arcana offers specific instructions and details about their personal life and mental and psychological state. The Minor Arcana cards provide extra guidance in locations such as relationships, successes, failures, and activities. The Major Arcana cards are viewed as more spiritual while the Minor Arcana cards are viewed as product. Some Astrologers will offer Tarot readings, I am one of them. I am quite proficient in Tarot readings. The tarot card reading needs to not frighten you, however, rather gives you a much better understanding of yourself. And guide you onto the path you are wanting to be on in life, it does interact with Astrology very strongly!

Let's look at the different ways astrology and tarot cards are related.  

The Fool belongs to the planet Uranus which in astrology is the planet of rebellion and revolution. Hopes, wishes, dreams, business, groups you hang with, friends, The Fool card in the Tarot belongs to the  11th house in astrology.

The Magician in astrology belongs to the planet Mercury, Mercury rules communication transportation, siblings relatives, Internet, communication, messages. The Tarot card The Magician belongs to the  3rd house in astrology.

The High Priestess in astrology rules the moon, intuition, ebb & flow, a knowing, psychic, The High Priestess card in the Tarot belongs to the 4th House of Cancer in astrology.

The Empress belongs to the planet Venus, Venus is the planet of love and abundance, a benefic planet, the Empress is a wife and mother. In astrology, Venus belongs to the second house and the seventh house. The second house in astrology refers to how you make your money, your assets in life Taurus rules the second house. The seventh house in astrology belongs to Libra, the house of significant other, and the people you do business with.

The Emperor, masculine, leadership, power of reason. The father. Belongs to the Sun sign Aries, which Mars rules. The first house in astrology.

The Hierophant, respect, teaching, traditional, the Sun sign Taurus in astrology rules the second house.

The Lovers, twin souls, choices to be made, love relationships, in relation to astrology the Sun sign Gemini belongs to this Tarot card. Gemini is the third house in astrology.

The Chariot, willpower, parents, either the mother or the father. diligence, strong motivation, belongs to the Sun sign Cancer which in astrology rules the fourth house of home. Endings.

Strength, compassion, awareness, and strength, in taking responsibility. emotional and mental strength. You have the strength to see it thru. Belongs to the Sun sign Leo which rules the fifth house in astrology.

The Hermit resembles service to others and their service to you. Health issues, need to be alone, inner wisdom, search within for answers. Belongs to the Sun sign Virgo in astrology rules the 6th house.

The Wheel of Fortune, destiny, good fortune, or bad fortune. Choices are needed. Taking responsibility for who you are. A new phase of life is beginning. The planet Jupiter of luck and expansion rules this card. Jupiter rules the ninth house in astrology.

Justice, harmony, fairness, cause, and effect, balancing the scales. Judges, lawyers, legal issues, settlements, The Tarot card Justice belongs to the Sun sign Libra which rules the seventh house in astrology. Justice would also belong to the 9th house in astrology, the 9th house of the higher courts, 7th house is the lower courts. 

The Hangman at a crossroads, step back and look carefully, transition, limbo, sacrifice may be needed, frozen. Mysticism, illusion., confinement, dreamy. The planet Neptune rules this card. The 12th house in astrology.

Death, transformation, beginnings, endings. And the beginning of a new cycle. This sun sign Scorpio rules this card. The 8th house in astrology

. Temperance, higher education, religion, long-distance travel, philosophy, this card belongs to the Sun sign Sagittarius which Jupiter rules belonging to the ninth house in astrology.

The Devil, business, worldly status, career success, self-control, moderation, healing energy. Belongs to the Sun sign Capricorn which rules the 10th house in astrology.

The Tower, assertiveness, aggression, war, energy, unexpected events, breakdown of the old to bring in a new. The Tower in Tarot belongs to the planet Mars which rules the 8th house in astrology.

The Star, inspiration, a knowing that you will be successful. Seeing light at the end of a tunnel. The Star in Tarot belongs to the sun sign Aquarius which in astrology rules the 11th house, of hopes, dreams, wishes, & business. Your boss.

The Moon, illusion, unrealistic dreams, confusion, losing touch with reality, intuition, mystical, the unconscious mind. The Moon in the Tarot belongs to the Sun sign Pisces, which rules the 12th house in astrology.

The Sun, joy, happiness, positive energy, creativity, and self-confidence shining under the spotlight. To me, the Sun in the Tarot resembles Leo, in astrology Leo is the 5th house.

Judgment, transformation, need to be aware, accounting for past actions. In the Tarot, Judgement belongs to the planet, Pluto. Tearing down, building back up your foundation. Pluto so- rules the 8th house in astrology.

The World, structure, restrictions, limitations, boundaries. We are rewarded for hard work and effort. Relating to the Tarot, The World card is a positive card to draw. Fortune card. The World card relates to the planet Saturn which in astrology rules the 10th house of career & social standing.

So there you have it, The Major Arcana. These are the Tarot cards that are forceful, & dramatic in a reading. They outrank all the other cards both in impact & effect. Like the planets Pluto, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Moon, Neptune, Saturn, and Uranus, in an Astrology Reading.

Then we also have the suit of Wands ~

which resembles our inspiration, the spiritual aspect of our lives. Ideas, ambition, growth.

Cups rules emotions. Our desires,  felt inwards, not necessarily outwards.

Swords rule action! Movement, struggle, lots of tremendous activity, before getting final results.

Pentacles rule manifestation, prosperity, and realization.

Tarot cards also rule the seasons

When drawing the Ace of Wands ~ Autumn

Ace of Cups ~ Summer

Ace of Swords ~ Winter

Ace of Pentacles ~ Spring

King of Wards ~ Aries

The Queen of Wands ~ Leo

The Page of Wands ~ Sagittarius

Queen of Cups ~ Scorpio

Page of Swords ~ Taurus

The King of Cups ~Cancer

The Page of Cups ~ Pisces

The King of Swords ~ Libra

The Queen of Swords ~ Taurus

The Page of Swords ~ Taurus

The King of Pentacles ~ Gemini

The Queen of Pentacles ~ Aquarius

The Page of Pentacles ~ Capricorn

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