Tarot cards are rich in symbolism, but you may not realize that they are also closely linked to astrology. Do you require a Tarot Deck? Consider the following scenario: In the Major Arcana, each zodiac sign is represented by a card.
What is the relationship between the zodiac and tarot?
If you’ve dabbled in astrology long enough to know your sun, moon, and rising signs, you’ve probably also dabbled in tarot card reading (or at least considered it). While these two magical disciplines may only appear to be comparable in the sense that they may both be found in the occult section of your local bookshop, they are conceptually and symbolically quite similar. In fact, each tarot card in astrology correlates to a particular planet, sign, or elemental combination, and each zodiac sign has its own tarot card.
In the same way as tarot and astrology may be used to obtain insight into yourself, your life, and your future, both systems can be used to acquire insight into yourself, your life, and your future. “While astrological divination is based on observable phenomena (moving planets), tarot is based on chance: cards are jumbled and selected at random,” Gat explains. “However, both studies are excellent instruments for introspection.” Tarot, like astrology, use archetypes and symbolism to build a story that can provide us with insight. The only difference is that one utilizes cards and the other employs planets and zodiac signs.
