Planetary Correspondences to The Major Arcana Tarot Cards

The Major Arcana cards in the Tarot deck are often associated with various planets, each bringing its own symbolism and energy to the cards. Here’s a list of the Major Arcana cards along with their commonly attributed planets:

Major Arcana and Their Planetary Associations

0. The Fool - Uranus

   Symbolises new beginnings, spontaneity, and freedom.

1. The Magician - Mercury

   Represents communication, skill, and manifestation.

2. The High Priestess - Moon

   Symbolizes intuition, mystery, and the subconscious.

3. The Empress - Venus

   Represents fertility, beauty, and abundance.

5. The Emperor - Mars (Aries)

   Symbolizes authority, structure, and leadership.

5. The Hierophant - Venus (Taurus)

   Represents tradition, spirituality, and conformity.

6. The Lovers - Mercury (Gemini)

   Symbolizes love, relationships, and choices.

7. The Chariot - Moon (Cancer)

   Represents determination, willpower, and control

8. Strength - Sun (Leo)

   Symbolises courage, inner strength, and compassion.

9. The Hermit -Mercury (Virgo)

   Represents introspection, solitude, and guidance.

10. Wheel of Fortune - Jupiter

   Symbolises cycles, fate, and abundance.

11. Justice - Venus (Libra)

   Represents fairness, balance, and truth.

12. The Hanged Man - Neptune

   Symbolises surrender, pause, and new perspectives.

13. Death - Pluto

   Represents transformation, endings, and rebirth.

14. Temperance - Jupiter (Sagittarius)

   Symbolises balance, moderation, and harmony.

15. The Devil - Saturn (Capricorn)

   Represents temptation, materialism, and bondage.

16. The Tower - Mars

   Symbolises upheaval, chaos, and sudden change.

17. The Star - Uranus (Aquarius)

   Represents hope, inspiration, and renewal.

18. The Moon - Neptune (Pisces)

   Symbolises intuition, dreams, and illusions.

19. The Sun- Sun

   Represents joy, success, and vitality.

20. Judgment - Pluto

   Symbolises rebirth, reflection, and inner calling.

21. The World - Saturn

   Represents completion, fulfillment, and wholeness.

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For those of you who love astrology, and have a sense of the ‘personality’ of the various planets, knowing the planetary associations will definitely help you to understand the meanings of the cards. By recognizing the energies and symbolism behind the planets, you can also enhance your Tarot readings and interpretations, allowing for a richer connection with the cards and their messages. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned reader, this knowledge can broaden your reach when reading and deepen your understanding of self when your Tarot practice is a personal journey. Whichever way you are doing it, enjoy the journey, and as always, if I can be of assistance to you in your process, dont hesitate to reach out.

Warmest,

Karen