Tarot and Astrology Correspondences: Mapping Major Arcana to Planets and Signs
By Frater Alek0s • • 10 min read
Two Systems, One Language
The correspondences between tarot and astrology are one of the richest areas of esoteric study. Each Major Arcana card corresponds to a planet, zodiac sign, or astrological element. The Magician corresponds to Mercury. The Empress corresponds to Venus. The Wheel of Fortune corresponds to Jupiter. These correspondences add depth to readings — a card carries not only its tarot meaning but also its astrological associations.
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Tarot–Astrology Correspondences: The Major Arcana by Planet and Sign
Every Major Arcana card maps to a planet, zodiac sign or luminary. This is not decoration — it is the hidden grammar that lets you read a tarot card and immediately know which area of life it touches. A tarot reading becomes exponentially sharper when you can translate card meanings into astrological timing and natal placements.
The Core Correspondences
The Fool — Uranus (new beginnings, leaps into the unknown).
The Magician — Mercury (skill, communication, willpower).
The Empress — Venus (abundance, fertility, pleasure).
The Emperor — Aries (structure, authority, initiative).
The Hierophant — Taurus (tradition, teaching, institutions).
The Lovers — Gemini (choices, union, communication).
The Chariot — Cancer (willpower, forward motion, emotional drive).
Strength — Leo (inner power, courage, heart).
The Hermit — Virgo (introspection, analysis, seeking).
The Wheel of Fortune — Jupiter (cycles, luck, expansion).
Justice — Libra (balance, karma, contracts).
The Hanged Man — Neptune (surrender, suspension, altered states).
The World — Saturn (completion, mastery, the reward).
Using Correspondences in a Reading
When a Major card appears, check its planet: if the querent has that planet prominent in their natal chart (especially on an angle or in a personal house), the card’s message lands with double force. You can also use correspondences for timing — e.g., The Sun in a question about “when” often points to summer or a Sunday, The Moon to nights or winter.
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