Which Major Arcana Cards Represent Which Zodiac Signs?

Tarot cards offer a special way to understand the essence of each zodiac sign, helping individuals gain insights into their energies and paths. Each zodiac sign connects with specific Major Arcana Tarot cards that reflect their main traits.

• Aries, the brave fire sign, is linked to The Emperor, showing leadership and ambition.

• Taurus, the reliable earth sign, resonates with The Hierophant, symbolizing tradition and stability.

• Gemini, the adaptable air sign, aligns with The Lovers, representing choices and duality.

• Cancer embodies the Chariot’s perseverance in challenges.

• Leo showcases Strength and courage in overcoming obstacles.

• Virgo, the detail-oriented earth sign, connects with The Hermit, indicating introspection and wisdom.

• Libra, the diplomatic air sign, finds balance in Justice, symbolizing fairness.

• Scorpio, the passionate water sign, resonates with Death, representing transformation.

• Sagittarius is known for finding balance, like The Temperance card.

• Capricorn, the driven earth sign, aligns with The Devil, reflecting ambition.

• Aquarius, the creative air sign, connects with The Star, signifying hope.

• Pisces, imaginative and sensitive, thrive in the world of dreams and align with The Moon.

Cardinal Signs (Tarot Cards 2, 3, 4):

Leaders and initiators, cardinal signs kick off the seasons with energy and enthusiasm. They include:

• Aries

• Cancer

• Libra

• Capricorn

Fixed Signs (Tarot Cards 5, 6, 7):

The stable anchors of the zodiac, fixed signs are determined and purposeful. These signs are:

• Taurus

• Leo

• Scorpio

• Aquarius

Mutable Signs (Tarot Cards 8, 9, 10):

Adaptable and changeable, mutable signs excel in dynamic and evolving settings. They include:

• Gemini

• Virgo

• Sagittarius

• Pisces

Wands - Fire: Bold, passionate, and brimming with life, Wands embody the spirit of adventure. Fire signs—Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius—are renowned for their contagious enthusiasm and boundless creativity, igniting inspiration wherever they go.

Swords - Air: Intellectual, social, and ever-communicative, Swords represent the realm of thought and idea. Air signs—Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius—flourish on a diet of ideas, making connections, and sharing knowledge as they float through the currents of conversation.

Cups - Water: Emotional, intuitive, and wonderfully nurturing, Cups delve deep into the realm of feelings and relationships. Water signs—Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces—are adept at navigating their own emotions while fostering profound connections with others, creating bonds that resonate on multiple levels.

Pentacles - Earth: Grounded, practical, and supremely reliable, Pentacles symbolize the material world and all its wonders. Earth signs—Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn—are deeply focused on the tangible aspects of life, tirelessly striving for stability and security in their endeavors.

♈ Aries Tarot Cards

The Emperor - Authority, Loyalty

2, 3, 4 of Wands, Queen of Wands.

The Emperor Tarot card is associated with Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. This card symbolizes power and authority. The Emperor represents an authoritarian figure. He is the father of his subjects and has shown to be kind and deeply protective over his children. Aries represents strong action and determination towards whatever goal they are looking. These qualities make them a great leader to those in their command. It can represent someone who has a strong will and a great sense of control over their own life. It can also represent someone who is an inspiring leader or mentor to others.

Also: The Tower

♉ Taurus Tarot Cards

The Hierophant - Knowledge, Tradition, Grounded in understanding.

5, 6, 7 of Pentacles, King of Pentacles.

The Taurus zodiac sign is associated with the Hierophant Tarot card, which symbolizes wisdom, spiritual guidance and divine knowledge. The Hierophant is a reminder to live life according to one's own moral code and value system. People born under the Taurus zodiac sign are often wise, reliable and practical. They have a strong sense of self-discipline and are able to make decisions that are in their best interest. The Hierophant Tarot card can be seen as a representation of the qualities associated with this zodiac sign, such as loyalty, determination and stability. They both identify with tradition, family, and value systems.

Also The World, The Empress

♊ Gemini Tarot Cards

The Lovers - Choices, Integrity

8, 9, 10 of Swords, Knight of Swords.

Love and marriage are a central theme in Gemini zodiac sign. It is also closely associated with The Lovers tarot card which features two people who have become one. Gemini is associated with a sense of unity with another person. Gemini balances between dualities and represents the instability of endless change and movement. In astrological terms, it's a sign of good luck for partnerships and relationships because the sign stands for commitment, devotion and staying power.

Also: The Magician

♋ Cancer Tarot Cards

The Chariot - Willpower, Perseverance, Solutions

The Chariot Tarot card represents endurance, focus, willpower and triumph. It is associated with the Cancer constellation. Cancers are people that find perseverance in challenges, they are known to surmount obstacles that other signs don’t even bother with. This zodiac sign possesses wisdom and calm decisiveness. They rely on willpower, perseverance and problem-solving skills to achieve their goals.

The Moon

The nurturing and intuitive water sign, The Moon mirrors their emotional depths and intuition.

2, 3, 4 of Cups, Queen of Cups.

♌ Leo Tarot Cards

Strength - Courage, Physical Strength

The Leo Zodiac is associated specifically with The Strength Tarot card. Primal strength and courage in overcoming obstacles come easy to Leo. Because Leo is associated with the primal force of life that animates all creation they adapt quickly to anything that life throws at them, being more prepared for it next time. They also highly recommend getting connected to Higher Forces, as they have a deep understanding of life that they believe they need to share.

The Sun, radiating joy and self-expression.

Resonates with Leo, the vibrant and charismatic fire sign.

5, 6, 7 of Wands, King of Wands, The World

♍ Virgo Tarot Cards

The Hermit - Mystery, Focus

8, 9, 10 of Pentacles, Knight of Pentacles.

Solitary reflection and removal from distraction. Virgos can attribute this to be the reason their Zodiac Sign is associated with this particular Tarot card. The Hermit symbolizes the need for solitude and retreat. The Hermit gets away from troublesome crowds around in order to connect with their inner honesty and wise nature; not just that, they also have time to explore their thoughts and find liberation in a secret corner of the world. The Virgos are greatly aligned with this meaning behind the Hermit Tarot card due to its shared traits.

The Empress Tarot Card

♎ Libra Tarot Cards

Justice - Balance, Decisiveness

2, 3, 4 of Swords, Queen of Swords.

Balance is a central element to the philosophy of Libra and is reflected in The Justice card in the Tarot. A person born under the Libra zodiac is an individual who strives for balance and justice. Their sense of truth is focused around fairness and rights.

Withstanding both sides of an argument and striving for equality, they are quick to speak out when they see something unjust.

Additional card: Temperance

♏ Scorpio Tarot Cards

Death - Rebirth, Transformation

5, 6, 7 of Cups, King of Cups.

Scorpio corresponds to The Death tarot card. It gives one an understanding of death and how it can represent new life if sought out.

It seems hard to believe that this zodiac sign, full of vitality, willpower, and creativity could be paired in any way with the seriousness of death. Yet Scorpios will tell you that it's not about dying but about what happens after--the transformation that we all look for as human beings.

See also - The Moon (symbolism)

♐ Sagittarius Tarot Cards

Temperance - Balance, Awareness

The Sagittarius zodiac is associated with The Temperance Tarot card. Sagittarians demonstrate the qualities of balance and understanding awareness, making them mediators. Sagittarius-born individuals are well known for their ability to find a perfect middle ground in life - just as in The Temperance Tarot card. They are drawn to meditation, sobriety and introspection because they want to understand themselves better and learn how to react even-handedly with all living things.

The Wheel of Fortune, representing luck and destiny.

Connects with Sagittarius, because they are also an adventurous and optimistic fire sign.

8, 9, 10 of Wands, Knight of Wands.

♑ Capricorn Tarot Cards

The Devil - Knowledge, Transformation

2, 3, 4 of Pentacles, Queen of Pentacles

Capricorn aligns the most easily with the energy that is presented in The Devil Tarot card because they are stubborn creatures who hold on to what they know and pursue old traumas. Transformation is also a major aspect. Out of a balance between dark and light, there is potential for an entirely new beginning.

It isn't always about looking forward towards their own goal, sometimes it's just turning around and looking back at their roots before accepting what could be an undesirable fate.

Additional Cards that relate to Capricorn - The King of Pentacles

♒ Aquarius Tarot Cards

The Star - Optimism, Hope

5, 6, 7 of Swords, King of Swords

The Star Tarot card is a symbol that is associated with optimism. It taps into Aquarius's dedication to creating joy for themselves as well as others.

The energy of the Aquarius is big, bright, and positive. They share their individuality in everything they do while escaping expectation and negativity. Aquarius are inspired, creative, and independent souls. They are often here on Earth to reach people. They want to teach others how to be a better person in order to live in harmony with themselves and others.

See also - Temperance

♓ Pisces Tarot Cards

The Moon - Intuition, Creativity

The zodiac sign Pisces is linked to The Moon card in the Tarot because Pisces are imaginative and sensitive souls who live inside their imagination. They often describe themselves as ‘day dreamers’ and rely on intuition for creative guidance. They are thoughtful and insightful, believing in inner vision. However, they have one limitation: they must have time on their own in order to get down to work.

The Hanged Man an The High Priestess - Surrender and Enlightenment.

Pisces, the dreamy and compassionate water sign. Tapping in to intuition through meditation and introspection.

8, 9, 10 of Cups, Knight of Cups.