Every week I pull one card from my grandmother’s tarot deck and write about what that card can mean for each sign. But today, I wanted to give a brief rundown on the individual cards that are specifically linked to each zodiac sign, their element, and their ruling celestial bodies.
Don’t forget to check your big three and the ruling planets of your big three. You can check your birth chart here.
Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) The Wands Suit
Every fire sign is connected to the wand’s suit, the suit of self-expression and individuality. Wands represent independence, creativity, and spontaneity. But they can also represent instability and inattentiveness. A wand card advises us to nurture our own dreams and desires. This suit wants us to take charge of our own careers and destiny.
Earth Signs (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) The Pentacles Suit
Every earth sign is connected to the Pentacles, or Coins, suit. Pentacles represent stability, practicality, and organization. But the suit can also represent stubbornness and materialism. When a Pentacle pops up in a reading it usually relates to something regarding property, professions, or personal relationships.
Air Signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini) The Swords Suit
Every air sign is connected to the Swords suit, and it is pretty obvious as to why. Swords represent logic, focus, and communication. But the suit can also represent fearfulness and single-mindedness. When a sword pops up in a reading it usually relates to something regarding education or justice.
Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) The Cups Suit
Every water sign is connected to the Cups suit. Cups represent harmony and matters of the heart. Though the suit can represent love and friendship also represent peer pressure and hypersensitivity. A Cup card advises us to lead with our heart rather than our heads. It reminds us to form emotional attachments with those around you.
Sun- The Sun (duh!)
The sun rules Leo.
This card represents persevering through the many obstacles of life. The flag in the young child’s hand depicted in the card is no ordinary flag. It is a banner of victory. When this card is drawn it can mean that you have the ability to triumph over your hardships. It can also mean that you need to take pride in the things you have already accomplished.
Moon- The High Priestess
The moon rules Cancer.
The High Priestess card represents the need to go our own way and do our own thing. This card asks the question “what do you really want out of life?” When this card pops up in a reading, it usually means that it is time to reconnect with our inner child and our personal dreams. It can also mean that there is something that we need to heal from.
Mercury- The Magician
Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo.
The Magician can be a harbinger of good luck. It can symbolize creative success. When this card pops up in a reading, it may indicate a need for good communication and networking. It can also symbolize a powerful ally who can aid you in your aspirations to whom you may find yourself attracted.
Venus- The Empress
Venus rules Taurus and Libra.
The Empress represents happiness and the overall well-being of loved ones. When this card pops up it can represent an ability to nurture and care for those around you. It prompts Taurus to give a little extra love and attention to someone who may be in need.
Mars- The Tower
Mars rules Aries and is Scorpio’s ancient ruler.
This card represents liberation and an end to certain restrictions. When this card pops up in a reading, it can mean that it is time to break free from a situation that is holding you back. This card illustrates the need for adventure and freedom.
Jupiter- The Wheel of Fortune
Jupiter rules Sagittarius and is Pisces’ ancient ruler.
The Wheel of Fortune card represents opportunity and luck. When this card pops up, it usually denotes a positive turn in, well, fortunes! However, your luck will change on its own. The Wheel of Fortune also represents a risk-taking opportunity. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Saturn- The World
Saturn rules Capricorn and is Aquarius’ ancient ruler.
The World card represents all of our wishes and desires coming to fruition. This card symbolizes expanded horizons and endless possibilities for the querent. When this card pops up in a reading it can mean that you will soon be presented with an exciting opportunity.
Uranus- The Fool
Uranus rules Aquarius.
The Fool card represents new beginnings and endless possibilities. This card symbolizes intuition and opportunity. When this card pops up in a reading, it means that it is time for the querent to take a leap of faith. It can also represent levity and spontaneity.
Neptune- The Hanged Man
Neptune rules Pisces.
The Hanged Man represents the act of letting go. When this card pops up in a reading, it means that it is time to release whatever is holding you back from living your life to the fullest. This card also warns against wasting your energy on something that no longer serves you.
Pluto- Judgement
Pluto rules Scorpio.
The Judgement card can mean that external forces are causing you to question yourself. It directs us not to take what they have heard at face value. This card wants us to trust our own gut and follow our own path. When this card pops up, it may be telling you to reinvent yourself.
Aries- The Emperor
The Emperor can symbolize a father figure or an authoritative masculine figure. It can also symbolize our ability to achieve our goals by asserting ourselves. If you have ever felt looked over or not appreciated, this card wants you to stand up for yourself.
Taurus- The Hierophant
The Hierophant represents wisdom and spiritual enlightenment that is gained from ancient knowledge rather than material wealth. It can also represent a person in your life whose wisdom will prove invaluable to you. This wise confidant could also be the querent themselves.
Gemini- The Lovers
When the Lovers card pops up, it usually means that when presented with a hard choice you should go with the choice that makes you the happiest. This card does not want you to play it safe but you should still proceed with caution. A choice that makes you happy in the moment may not make you happy in the long term.
Cancer- The Chariot
The Chariot represents a notable life change. This may be a major or seemingly minor life change, but it is significant either way. This change is more than likely positive, but it is definitely necessary. The Chariot can also represent a change that needs to happen within.
Leo- Strength
The Strength card reminds Leos of their ability to overcome their troubles. This card can also inspire Leos to be a strong presence in other people’s lives. It is good to remember our own strength, but it is also important to remember that our loved ones may need us to be strong sometimes too.
Virgo- The Hermit
The Hermit represents the need to follow your own path. Just as the lantern guides the hermit through the dark, this card reminds the querent to stick to your path and principles even if you feel lost. This card is the perfect card for the earth sign because it represents the wisdom that comes from age and experience.
Libra- Justice
The Justice card represents fairness and, well, justice. In essence, it is the perfect card for the cardinal air sign. This card reminds us to stand up not only for those who need defending but to also stand up for themselves. It also inspires us to fight against forces who would exploit or intimidate vulnerable beings.
Scorpio- Death
The Death card reminds us that it is best to let the past die. This card inspires us to leave situations that no longer serve them. It may be painful to let go of certain things. But letting go will allow the querent to set out on new adventures.
Sagittarius- Temperance
The Temperance card inspires us to make healthy choices when it comes to our own physical and emotional well-being. This card will not help us let go of their darker emotions and impulses, but it will motivate them to understand the cause and reasoning behind them.
Capricorn- The Devil
The Devil card represents pent-up power and the frustration and resentment one feels when lacking the opportunity to use it. This card can also represent an adversary, meaning a person or a situation that is standing in your way. It encourages you to free the power and the passion that is trapped inside of you.
Aquarius- The Star
The Star card is a literal manifestation of the phrase “shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you will land amongst stars.” This card can also represent the imposter syndrome that can overtake the querent if they are too apprehensive about following their dreams. It represents their determination to make their dreams a reality.
Pisces- The Moon
The Moon card represents creativity, compassion, and spirituality. It also represents the need to move on to the next phase of your life. This card discourages the querent from taking the easy way out or staying in a situation that is no longer good for you. If this card pops up in a reading, it may be warning you about people that expect too much emotional labor from you.
Ophiuchus- The Joker
Ophiuchus does not get a real tarot card because it is not a real zodiac sign.
