Andromeda DavisThere is a connection between the 12 signs of the zodiac and the 78 cards in a tarot deck. In this article, will show you which cards of the tarot represent the zodiac signs and how they relate to your horoscope.
The Zodiac & the Major Arcana
The Zodiac is represented by 12 tarot cards belonging to the Major Arcana (also called trumps). The Major Arcana cards are a particular suit of 22 cards within the 78-card tarot deck.
These Major Arcana cards usually are those that feature a person, object or place and are named after them, such as: “The Emperor” or “The Chariot.”
In terms of how these cards relate to the zodiac, just as your sun sign represents your overall characteristics, the same applies to these cards of the tarot which represent your sun sign.
Most of what is represented in the Major Arcana tarot cards are archetypal figures. And as such, as they apply to the zodiac, these represent the essence of the characteristics and traits found in a particular zodiac sign.
The 12 Major Arcana cards that represent the zodiac
Here are the tarot cards that equate with each zodiac sign.
Aries = The Emperor
Tarot Meaning: authority, structure and solid foundation.
reversed: domination, excessive control, rigidity, inflexibility.
Astrological Focus: dependability, loyalty, analytical, authoritative.
Taurus = The Hierophant
Tarot Meaning: religion, group identification, conformity, tradition, beliefs
reversed: restriction, challenging the status quo.
Astrological Focus: learning, seeking the truth, insight, life lessons.
Gemini = The Lovers
Tarot Meaning: love, union, relationships, values alignment, choices
reversed: disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values
Astrological Focus: duality, moral choices, integrity.
Cancer = The Chariot
Tarot Meaning: control, willpower, victory, assertion, determination
reversed: lack of control, lack of direction, aggression
Astrological Focus: achievement, overcoming conflict, security, intuition.
Leo = Strength
Tarot Meaning: strength, courage, patience, control, compassion
reversed: weakness, self-doubt, lack of self-discipline
Astrological Focus: courage, self-confidence, strength, mental power, spirituality.
Virgo = The Hermit
Tarot Meaning: soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance
reversed: isolation, loneliness, withdrawal
Astrological Focus: inward journey, exploring self-history, purpose, innocent and open-mindedness.
Libra = Justice
Tarot Meaning: justice, fairness, truth, cause-and-effect, law
reversed: unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty
Astrological Focus: balancing desire against needs, seeking fairness, serving the greater good.
Scorpio = Death
Tarot Meaning: endings, beginnings, change, transformation, transition
reversed: resistance to change, unable to move on.
Astrological Focus: transformation, rebirth, inner mystery.
Sagittarius = Temperance
Tarot Meaning: balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning
reversed: imbalance, excess, lack of long term vision
Astrological Focus: being a mediator, working on awareness and understanding, overcoming difficulties.
Capricorn = The Devil
Tarot Meaning: bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism
reversed: detachment, breaking free, power reclaimed
Astrological Focus: facing your inner-self and darker aspects of your personality, spiritual transformation, removing negativity, increasing confidence
Aquarius = The Star
Tarot Meaning: Hope, spirituality, renewal, inspiration, serenity.
reversed: lack of faith, despair, discouragement
Astrological Focus: optimism, achievement, encouragement.
Pisces = The Moon
Tarot Meaning: Intuition, anxiety, fear, illusions, the subconscious.
reversed: Letting go of fear, repressing emotions, mental confusion.
Astrological focus: Intuitive powers, being attuned, using and controlling emotions and moods, using compassion to help others.
Shea Lee
