By: Adriano Rosa - AuraPura Specialist.
In addition to the rich symbolism drawn on the Tarot cards, the correlations
Astrological readings bring more depth to magical readings and rituals.
What do The High Priestess and The Chariot cards have in common? What does The Empress have in common?
common with the planet of love Venus? Here I'll show you how it all makes sense!
But, let's start from where it all began? Let's travel through the time tunnel… }
18th century, France. We encounter Etteilla, the pioneer in uniting astrology and tarot. Considered "too innovative" for the time, his ideas planted the seeds that helped in the rebirth of the occult in the following century with the birth of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. This marriage between tarot and astrology took place in an even more definitive way.
Illustrious occult figures such as McGregor Mathers and Aleister Crowley associated
all 78 arcana to the planets, signs and the 4 elements, in addition to the Tree of Life of
Kabbalah and the Hebrew alphabet. From that moment on, Tarot truly entered a new era!
Then, in the early 20th century, important figures like Dion Fortune - through the book “The Mystical Qabalah” - followed Crowley’s teachings and helped greatly to refine and
transmit this knowledge, adapting it for rituals, meditation and studies.
And this whole New Age movement, which began in the last century, has thankfully stood the test of time! While it's extremely important to apply a careful filter to distinguish what's reliable and what's not, the internet, with its social networks and streaming platforms now so present in our daily lives, also plays a role in spreading this knowledge and making it much more accessible worldwide!
Because of these pioneers, Tarot and Astrology together have a power to transcend
readings that perfectly match the symbolism printed on the cards, and many professional tarot readers turn to astrology to deepen their interpretations in readings and magical rituals. Thus, what once began in so-called secret societies has become a shared language among seekers around the world.
Let's delve deeper into this marriage of Tarot and Astrology? Shall we?
start with the table below: 
Looking at this table of the Major Arcana, how are we going to complement Astrology with the
Tarot cards?
Let's start with The Emperor as an example: the leader who commands everyone from his throne, a hallmark of the sign of Aries. In other words, we can advise the client to incorporate the sign's leadership and action aspects into their behavior, speech, and important decision-making. Going a step further, Aries is ruled by Mars, represented by the card
The Tower, so should we eliminate the possibilities until one or two remain? It's a possibility! And the World card? The arcane is associated with Saturn, the planet of restriction, of hard lessons.
learned, the obstacles to be overcome, the karmas brought from past lives. The
Mundo suggests overcoming these obstacles after a long period of trials. Which sign does Saturn rule? Capricorn, the most stubborn, ambitious, and disciplined sign of the zodiac! In other words, getting to where you are today was a long road of trials, and now it's time to celebrate the achievements you've worked so hard to achieve—and even be a mentor and example of overcoming challenges for others in the world!
Did you realize the level of depth that a single letter can provide with the help of what is written in the stars?
And what do The High Priestess and The Chariot have in common, anyway? The High Priestess is the Moon card, representing emotion, recollection, and memory; the Moon rules the sign of Cancer, represented by The Chariot. And the Empress? She represents the abundance and maternal embrace of Venus, which rules the signs of Taurus and Libra, and the Hierophant and Justice cards! What interpretation would you give?
This text is a sincere invitation and a small contribution to you who wish to delve deeper into the study of Tarot to enrich your readings and your services!
My name is Adriano Rosa and I invite you to check out my Tarot, Runes and Astrology profile on the AuraPura app!
I leave here my gratitude for reading this far!
Que texto precioso! Como é mágico perceber que as cartas e os astros dançam juntos numa mesma sinfonia cósmica, traduzindo os sussurros da alma com tanta exatidão. Sentir que nossos caminhos estão entrelaçados entre o céu e o inconsciente me devolve fé na sabedoria divina que tudo orquestra. Gratidão por unir essas duas potências com tanta fluidez e beleza. Que cada um encontre, no céu e no tarô, o reflexo do que pulsa dentro de si.