ASTROLOGY & THE CARDS

Using The Cards To Enhance An ASTROLOGICAL CHART-

Since we know that Tarot cards have astrological correspondences, we can use the cards to enhance an astrological chart and by their visuals provide further insight into the chart. Just for fun's sake, we'll use Mick Jagger's chart as an example. Mick is born on on July 26th, 1943 and is a Leo.

SUN IN LEO (STRENGTH) - MAIN TRAIT IS EXUBERANCE 

DOMINANT KEYWORD - "I WILL"

PUBLIC IMAGE IS IMPORTANT TO THEM 

THEY ALWAYS POSSESS A KINGDOM

MOON IN TAURUS (THE HEIROPHANT) - DETERMINED AND ARTISTIC

GREAT POWERS OF CONCENTRATION

PRACTICAL AND POSITIVE IN OUTLOOK

MERCURY IN LEO (STRENGTH) - ELOQUENCE AND SKILL IN LEADING OTHERS

MAGNETIC FLAIR WITH PEOPLE

LIKES TO DIRECT, MANAGE, AND CONTROL

VENUS IN VIRGO (THE HERMIT) - CAUTIOUS ABOUT FALLING IN LOVE

AVOIDS INVOLVEMENT BY BLOWING UP SMALL DEFECTS

OFTEN IMAGINATIVE WRITERS WITH EXCELLENT BUSINESS SENSE

MARS IN TAURUS (THE HEIROPHANT) - TRIUMPHS THRU DETERMINED EFFORT

SPENDS LOTS OF ENERGY IN SEXUAL PURSUITS

POWER TO CREATE ANYTHING THEY ENVISION 

JUPITER IN LEO (STRENGTH) - EXTRAORDINARY PUBLIC APPEAL

PENCHANT FOR GRANDEUR AND EXTRAVAGANT DISPLAY

SUCCESS COMES ALMOST TOO EASILY 

SATURN IN GEMINI (THE LOVERS) - INTELLECTUAL QUALITIES

CYNICAL, SKEPTICAL, COLD-HEARTED 

GGOD HEAD FOR FINANCES AND POSSESSES MUSICAL ABILITY

RISING SIGN IS LIBRA (JUSTICE) - ATTRACTIVE AND POPULAR 

LIKES TO DRESS ELEGANTLY AND A LITTLE FLASHY

SOCIAL BUTTERFLY , AT TIMES VAIN

Not surprisingly, Jagger's chart and qualities are spot-on, with a preponderance of Leo and Taurus. Now you can do this with anyone's chart of course, and here's the basic method. First, we obtain a chart by whichever your preferred method is. If you want a good free online service, then I recommend this one. Second you lay out and view the cards associated with the outcome of the chart. If you're not already familiar with all the astrological correspondences, then they can be found in the "Book T" by Golden Dawn or many other places. Note that because the Tarot deck only deals with the seven visible planets, we do our comparison with just those planets (as above) and don't use Neptune, Uranus, or Pluto. Obtain at least one if not several astrological delineators (books or websites that list each planet in each sign with characteristics for every possible combination.) Using the cards in combination with astrological tools or insight always enhances readings and makes them more enjoyable for your clients.

Date of original article - June 4, 2012. Reprinted by permission.
Also appears in the e-book Tarot Essentials - Vol I - purchase at 50% off here.