Tarot and astrology share thousands of years of intertwined history. Each of the 12 zodiac signs of the celestial wheel corresponds to a specific Major Arcana card, sharing symbolic energy in a way that deepens both tarot readings and self-understanding.
Why Tarot and Astrology Connect
Influenced simultaneously by the Hermetic Tradition and Kabbalah, tarot was systematically united with astrology by 18th-century occultists. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn completed a comprehensive system connecting all 78 tarot cards with astrology, Kabbalah, and numerology โ embedded directly in the symbolism of the Rider-Waite tarot we use today.
Of the 12 zodiac signs, 7 correspond to the traditional 7 planets while the rest connect to modern discoveries: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Among the 22 Major Arcana, 7 correspond to planets, 12 to zodiac signs, and 3 to elements.
Complete Zodiac ร Tarot Correspondence Chart
Select a zodiac sign in the widget below to reveal its corresponding tarot card and an in-depth reading message.
The Four Elements and Zodiac Energy
๐ด Fire Signs โ Wands Energy
Aries (The Emperor), Leo (Strength), Sagittarius (Temperance)
Fire energy symbolizes passion, creativity, action, and leadership. The drive and inspiration of the Wands suit resonates with the fire signs.
๐ข Earth Signs โ Pentacles Energy
Taurus (The Hierophant), Virgo (The Hermit), Capricorn (The Devil)
Earth energy symbolizes material reality, stability, and persistence. The material grounding of the Pentacles suit aligns with earth signs.
๐ต Air Signs โ Swords Energy
Gemini (The Lovers), Libra (Justice), Aquarius (The Star)
Air energy symbolizes intellect, communication, ideas, and truth. The sharp intelligence of the Swords suit connects with air signs.
๐ฃ Water Signs โ Cups Energy
Cancer (The Chariot), Scorpio (Death), Pisces (The Moon)
Water energy symbolizes emotion, intuition, dreams, and the unconscious. The emotional depth of the Cups suit resonates with water signs.
Three Modalities and Their Tarot Energy
- Cardinal Signs โ Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn: New beginnings and initiative. Their cards (Emperor, Chariot, Justice, Devil) deal with action and structure in the external world.
- Fixed Signs โ Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius: Persistence and deepening. Their cards (Hierophant, Strength, Death, Star) engage with profound transformation and essential energy.
- Mutable Signs โ Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces: Flexibility and adaptation. Their cards (Lovers, Hermit, Temperance, Moon) carry themes of transition and integration.
Zodiac-Based Question Frames
- โ Emperor: "What structures am I building in my life?"
- โ Hierophant: "What traditions and values give me security?"
- โ Lovers: "What crossroads am I standing at?"
- โ Chariot: "How am I turning my emotions into forward momentum?"
- โ Strength: "Am I taming my inner lion with love?"
- โ Hermit: "What wisdom am I discovering in solitude?"
- โ Justice: "Am I making truly fair judgments?"
- โ Death: "What must I release to grow more deeply?"
- โ Temperance: "How am I integrating the extremes in my life?"
- โ Devil: "What chains of attachment or fear am I bound by?"
- โ Star: "What hope and vision am I bringing as light to the world?"
- โ Moon: "Am I listening to the signals my inner unconscious is sending?"
Combining tarot and astrology enables a far more three-dimensional self-understanding and reading than either alone. Meditate with your sun sign card โ within it lies the blueprint of the energy you are here to master in this lifetime.