Here, you’ll discover that the Major Arcana cards are linked to certain planets, as their symbolic meanings are intertwined- From stars to cards.
I’ve also outlined the planetary rulers of each zodiac sign as an added bonus. 😉
From stars to cards: Adding fun and amplifying your tarot readings with astrology!
The Fool (Uranus)
The Fool symbolizes new beginnings, spontaneity, and a free-spirited nature, while Uranus represents innovation, rebellion, and sudden change. The association reflects the Fool’s journey of unpredictability and breaking free from conventions. The astrological sign, Aquarius is ruled by this planet.
The Magician (Mercury)
The magician embodies resourcefulness, mastery, and the ability to manifest ideas into reality, while Mercury governs communication, intellect, and skill. The link highlights the magician’s role in utilizing mental agility and communication to achieve goals. The astrological signs, Virgo and Gemini are ruled by Mercury.
The High Priestess (Moon)
The High Priestess is a symbol of inner knowledge, secrets, and spiritual insight, while the moon represents intuition, subconscious and mystery. This connection emphasizes the cards’ themes of intuition and higher wisdom. The astrological sign, cancer is ruled by this planet.
The Empress (Venus)
The Empress is all about abundance, nurturing, and sensuality, while Venus rules love, beauty, and fertility. The connection between them is The Empress’s embodiment of creation, comfort, and nurturing energy. The astrological signs ruled by this planet are Taurus, and Libra.
The Emperor (Mars)
The Emperor embodies structure, control, and assertive power, while mars symbolizes action, leadership, and authority. This link highlights the Emperor’s authoritative, and commanding nature. The astrological signs ruled by Mars are Aries, and Scorpio, however, Aries reflects the Emperor’s traits much more so than Scorpio.
The Hierophant (Venus)
The Hierophant is related to religious authority, tradition, and spiritual guidance, while Venus, when associated with this card, reflects tradition, values, and stability. The connection with these is the Hierophant’s role in maintaining societal and spiritual structures. The astrological signs ruled by Venus are Taurus and Libra, However, in the case of the Hierophant, Taurus embodies way more of these traits.
The Lovers (Mercury)
The Lovers card is about relationships, choices, and harmony, while mercury represents duality, choice, and communication. This connection here are the cards’ themes of partnership, and decision making. The astrological signs ruled by Mercury, are Gemini and Virgo. However, the Lovers card is more in tune with Gemini traits.
The Chariot (Moon)
The Chariot is about victory, direction, and mastery of emotions, while the Moon, when associated with this card, represents determination, willpower, and emotional control. The connection between these two are the Chariot’s themes of perseverance and triumph through emotional control. The astrological sign, Cancer is ruled by the moon.
Strength (Sun)
The Strength card is about inner strength, courage, and compassion, while the Sun, when associated with this card, represents courage, vitality, and self-expression. The connection reflects the card’s focus on mastering one’s inner beast through gentleness and resilience. The signs Leo and Aries are ruled by the sun, but Leo is always associated with the Lion. Thus, having more connection to the card.
The Hermit (Mercury)
The Hermit symbolizes solitude, inner guidance, and spiritual enlightenment, while Mercury, reflects introspection, analysis, and wisdom. This link emphasizes the Hermits quest for knowledge and self-discovery. The astrological signs Gemini, and Virgo are ruled by Mercury, but it is Virgo that possesses the characteristics associated with this card.
Wheel of Fortune (Jupiter)
The Wheel of Fortune card shows us change, destiny, and the cyclical nature of life, while Jupiter is about luck, expansion, and cycles. This association highlights the card’s themes of fortune and the ebb and flow of life’s events. The astrological signs Sagittarius and Pisces are guided by this planet, while Cancer is also said to be exalted by Jupiter.
Justice (Venus)
The justice card signifies law, truth, and ethical decision making, while Venus, when associated with this card, represents balance, fairness, and justice. The connection relates to the card’s focus on fairness and moral integrity. The astrological signs ruled by Venus are Taurus and Libra, but it is Libra who is known for keeping the scales in balance.
The Hanged Man (Neptune)
The hanged man is all about surrender, perspective, and letting go, while Neptune represents sacrifice, dreams, and altered states. The connection here highlights the card’s themes of spiritual insight and transformation through sacrifice. The astrological sign guided by Neptune is Pisces.
Death (Pluto)
The Death card signifies endings, transformation, and renewal, while Pluto represents transformation, rebirth, and power. This association reflects the card’s focus on profound change and new beginnings. The astrological sign, Scorpio is ruled by Pluto.
Temperance (Jupiter)
The Temperance card symbolizes moderation, harmony, and alchemy, while Jupiter represents balance, philosophy, and healing. The connection here is that it highlights the card’s themes of blending and integrating opposites for balance. The astrological signs Sagittarius and Pisces are ruled by Jupiter, and it is also known to be exalted in Cancer. However, this card is most related to Sagittarius who shares more of this card’s traits.
The Devil (Saturn)
The Devil signifies bondage, temptation, and materialism, while Saturn represents materialism, restriction, and ambition. This association reflects the card’s focus on confronting limitations and material attachments. The astrological signs Aquarius and Capricorn are ruled by this planet; however, it is Capricorn who is depicted as The Goat and the sign which is most closely related to this card.
The Tower (Mars)
The Tower card symbolizes disruption, revelation, and breaking down false structures, while Mars, when associated with this card, represents upheaval, conflict, and sudden change. This link emphasizes the card’s themes of sudden upheaval and necessary destruction. The astrological signs ruled by Mars are Scorpio and Aries.
The Star (Uranus)
The Star card is about healing guidance, and optimism, while Uranus, when associated with this card, represents hope, inspiration, and renewal. This relation reflects the card’s focus on hope and spiritual rejuvenation. The astrological sign, Aquarius is guided by this planet.
The Moon (Neptune)
The Moon Card signifies confusion, subconscious fears, and intuition, while Neptune represents illusion, dreams and intuition. Together, these two emphasize the card’s themes of mystery and emotional depth. As for the astrological signs, it is Pisces that is ruled by Neptune.
The Sun (Sun)
The Sun card, known as the happiest card of the deck, reflects joy, enlightenment, and achievement, While the Sun planet represents vitality, success, and positivity. The link here emphasizes the card’s focus on happiness and clarity. Leo is the astrological sign guided by the Sun.
Judgement (Pluto)
The Judgement card symbolizes awakening, renewal, and reckoning, while Pluto represents transformation, rebirth, and karma, this connection highlights the card’s themes of spiritual awakening and final judgement. As for the astrological sign, it is Scorpio that is ruled by Pluto.
The World (Saturn)
Last but not least, we have The World card, which symbolizes fulfillment, integration, and the end of a cycle, while Saturn, when associated with this card, represents completion, achievement, and structure. Together, they emphasize the card’s focus on wholeness and successful completion. The astrological signs ruled by Saturn are Capricorn and Aquarius.
And there you have it! All 22 of the Major Arcana cards and their related planets. We hope you found that to be an insightful, enjoyable read.
Do you have a tarot card that you relate to more than others, like a favorite one? Or if you have any interesting thoughts on the subject, let us know in the comments! Until next time, have a magical day. 🪄