the tarot major arcana & associated zodiac signs: a mini thread ☀︎︎☽☆

a note before i begin- the major arcana goes very in depth in terms of zodiac rulers, planetary energies, elements etc. this thread is meant to be on the simpler side for beginners! just know it goes much deeper :)

i will just be focusing on the main ones for each sign.

♈︎ 𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 ♈︎

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐫:

power, leadership, strength. it can also be aggression or abuse of power.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐥:

youthfulness, optimism, taking risks. can also be recklessness, immaturity, or impulsivity.

♉︎ 𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐑𝐔𝐒 ♉︎

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭:

traditional, dependable & enduring. can also show up as stubbornness or lack of flexibility.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬:

beauty, material abundance, nuturing energy. can also be over-indulgence or self-worth issues.

♊︎ 𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈 ♊︎

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬:

represents the “twins” of course. shows the relationship with all sides of self, & the ability to embody more than one energy.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧:

has the ability to adapt & transform.
can also be manipulation or deception.

♋︎ 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑 ♋︎

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭:

having the courage to feel deeply and embrace emotions. to keep moving forward no matter what. this can also be issues with emotional regulation or impulse.

♌︎ 𝐋𝐄𝐎 ♌︎

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐧:

energy that shines brightly, generosity, optimism. can also be blind hope.

𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡:

physical & mental strength. vitality, confidence. can also be issues with ego or misplaced aggression.

♍︎ 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐆𝐎 ♍︎

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭:

deep thinking & evaluation of oneself / those around them. wise & reserved. can focus too much on the negative.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧:

yes, the magician rules both gemini & virgo, as it is ruled by mercury.

♎︎ 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀 ♎︎

𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞:

balance & the careful weighing of options. the need for things to be in peaceful order. can also focus on truth or lack of.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬:

the empress rules taurus & libra, as she is the embodiment of venus. (romance, beauty.)

♏︎ 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐈𝐎 ♏︎

𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡:

transformations; finding the beauty in the painful endings & rebirth. can be holding onto what is meant to be released.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫:

(not everyone associates this card with scorpio, but i often do & i will explain why.)

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 (𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭.)

scorpio, of course is associated with mars & pluto. sudden, yet powerful changes & endings. the energies are very similar in the sense that this card speaks of transformation, destruction, shocking revelations, etc.

♐︎ 𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐒 ♐︎

𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:

spiritual or philosophical truths. making peace with every part of life. can also be a sign of calming/slowing down

𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞:

a sense of luck & optimism. faith in the future & in the universe.

♑︎ 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍 ♑︎

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥:

being restrained in terms of fully owning & expressing one’s inner self or emotions. obsessions or attachments to the material. fixation or issues with control & dominance. there is also a hidden playful energy here.

♒︎ 𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐒 ♒︎

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫:

hope & inspiration. recognizing the brighter parts of life & bringing new perspectives. seeing what lies beyond. natural connection with the universe/spirituality. can also be lack of hope or trust in others.

♓︎ 𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐒 ♓︎

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧:

delusions, fantasy, idealization, deception. dream-like & mysterious energy.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐬:

powerful intuition & connection to spirit. empath / extreme sensitivity to energy. can also show as ignoring intuition.