Tarot and Zodiac Signs
Every zodiac sign has its own guardian card in tarot. Choose a sign to see how its card reads, what it says about love, career and money, and to get a card of the day for your sign.
Aries
March 21 – April 19The Emperor · Fire
Taurus
April 20 – May 20The Hierophant · Earth
Gemini
May 21 – June 20The Lovers · Air
Cancer
June 21 – July 22The Chariot · Water
Leo
July 23 – August 22Strength · Fire
Virgo
August 23 – September 22The Hermit · Earth
Libra
September 23 – October 22Justice · Air
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21Death · Water
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21Temperance · Fire
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19The Devil · Earth
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18The Star · Air
Pisces
February 19 – March 20The Moon · Water
How to Read the Card of a Sign
The match between arcana and signs was fixed by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the late nineteenth century. It rests on symbolism: the Emperor with his will is in tune with Aries, Temperance with her search for meaning with Sagittarius, and the Moon with her twilight with Pisces. It is a language of associations.
Use the card of your sign as a mirror. If it comes up in a spread, look at its meaning in the context of the question: it may underline your role in the situation. And if the card of another sign comes up, think about who in your life may be linked with it.
For a general sense of the cards start with sign compatibility, the card of the day, the birth card calculation or a three card spread.
Frequently asked questions
How are zodiac signs connected with tarot?
In the Golden Dawn tradition each sign corresponds to one of the Major Arcana: Aries to the Emperor, Taurus to the Hierophant, Gemini to the Lovers and so on. This link helps to read the cards through the character of the sign and the other way round.
Do I need to know my sign to read tarot?
No. The sign is an extra hint, not a condition. A spread works without astrology, but the card of your sign sometimes draws special attention when it comes up.
What is a card of the day for a sign?
It is a daily card chosen separately for each sign by date. It is not an astrological forecast, just a hint and a theme to reflect on for the day.