Zodiac Signs and Their Tarot Cards
Each zodiac sign has a corresponding Major Arcana tarot card that shares its core energy and themes. Understanding these correspondences deepens both your astrology and tarot practice. Find your sign below to discover your tarot card match — then check your birth chart for even deeper connections.
♈ Aries — The Emperor (IV)
Bold, authoritative, and action-oriented. Both Aries and The Emperor embody leadership, structure, and the drive to build empires. When The Emperor appears for an Aries, it amplifies their natural authority.
♉ Taurus — The Hierophant (V)
Tradition, stability, and earthly wisdom. Taurus and The Hierophant share a deep respect for established values, material security, and spiritual tradition rooted in the physical world.
♊ Gemini — The Lovers (VI)
Choice, duality, and communication. Gemini's twin nature mirrors The Lovers' theme of decisions and partnerships. Both explore the dance between head and heart.
♋ Cancer — The Chariot (VII)
Emotional strength driving forward movement. Cancer's protective shell paired with fierce determination matches The Chariot's victory through emotional willpower.
♌ Leo — Strength (VIII)
Inner courage, confidence, and gentle power. Leo's regal nature aligns with Strength's message of leading through compassion rather than force.
♍ Virgo — The Hermit (IX)
Analytical wisdom, service, and introspection. Virgo's quest for perfection mirrors The Hermit's solitary search for inner truth and knowledge.
♎ Libra — Justice (XI)
Balance, fairness, and karmic truth. Libra's scales are literally reflected in Justice's imagery. Both seek harmony and accountability.
♏ Scorpio — Death (XIII)
Transformation, endings that birth beginnings, and deep psychological power. Scorpio's intensity matches Death's promise of profound change and rebirth.
♐ Sagittarius — Temperance (XIV)
Philosophy, expansion, and spiritual alchemy. Sagittarius's quest for meaning aligns with Temperance's blend of fire and water, adventure and patience.
♑ Capricorn — The Devil (XV)
Material ambition, shadow work, and earthly bonds. Capricorn's drive for success mirrors The Devil's exploration of what binds us to the material world.
♒ Aquarius — The Star (XVII)
Hope, innovation, and humanitarian vision. Aquarius's progressive nature shines through The Star's promise of healing, inspiration, and cosmic connection.
♓ Pisces — The Moon (XVIII)
Intuition, dreams, and the subconscious. Pisces's boundless imagination and spiritual sensitivity perfectly match The Moon's realm of illusion, psychic ability, and hidden depths.
How to Use These Correspondences
When your zodiac's corresponding card appears in a tarot reading, pay extra attention — the message is deeply personal. Check your full birth chart for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs to discover three Major Arcana cards that resonate with different aspects of your personality. Your tarot birth card provides yet another layer of connection between astrology and tarot.
For zodiac compatibility insights, compare your card with your partner's — do The Emperor (Aries) and Strength (Leo) create harmony? Explore all 78 tarot card meanings to see the full picture.