Astrology to the cards
Each card features an astrological symbol—memorizing them will enhance your interpretive skills.
Major Arcana:
- The first nine cards correspond to the nine planets.
- Following these are zodiac signs, not presented sequentially as in the traditional Zodiac.
Minor Arcana:
- Aces: Mercury
- 2s: Moon
- 3s: Venus
- 4s: Gaia (Earth) or the Sun
- 5s: Mars
- 6s: Jupiter
- 7s: Saturn
- 8s: Uranus
- 9s: Neptune
- 10s: Chiron
Zodiac Representations by Number:
- 10: Gemini
- 11: Sagittarius
- 12: Pisces
- 13: Scorpio
- 14: Libra
- 15: Capricorn
- 16: Aries
- 17: Aquarius
- 18: Cancer
- 19: Leo
- 20: Virgo
- 21: Taurus
Zodiac Correspondences in the Minor Arcana:
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First Three Cards (Aces, 2s, 3s) – First Zodiac Sign of Element:
- Wands: Aries
- Cups: Cancer
- Pentacles: Taurus
- Swords: Gemini
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Following Three Cards (4s, 5s, 6s) – Second Sign of Element:
- Wands: Leo
- Cups: Scorpio
- Pentacles: Virgo
- Swords: Libra
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Last Three Cards (7s, 8s, 9s) – Third Sign of Element:
- Wands: Sagittarius
- Cups: Pisces
- Pentacles: Capricorn
- Swords: Aquarius
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10s are governed by Chiron across all elemental signs.
Energy and Symbols:
You'll find these astrological symbols in the card's left corner when viewing them directly. Recognizing the energy corresponding with each element is key, as each zodiac sign embodies either a positive (+) or negative (-) force.
- Positive (Masculine - Yang): Outward, active energy.
- Negative (Feminine - Yin): Inward, receptive energy.
Primary Colors by Element:
- Red: Fire signs
- Green: Water signs
- Yellow: Earth signs
- Blue: Air signs
This comprehensive knowledge of how each card integrates planetary and zodiac energies will deepen your understanding and enhance your journey. Enjoy exploring!