Astrology

Astrology in the Tarot

Astrology is the primary system structuring the tarot. The seven planets, 12 signs of the zodiac, four elements and the 36 decanates.

The inspiration for the Major Arcana comes from a combination of astrology and the Sephirah Yetsirah where the 22 letters each relate to astrolgy.

30 – Seven of Disks: Gain or Loss

30 – Seven of Disks: Gain or Loss

Divinatory Meanings of the Seven of Disks Failure Magical Image of the Seven of Disks In the third face of Taurus ascends a man in whose hand is a Serpent, and a dart, and is the image of necessity and profit, and also of misery & slavery. A polarity appears for...

31 – Eight of Swords: Knowledge but no Profit

31 – Eight of Swords: Knowledge but no Profit

Divinatory meanings of the 8 of Swords Interference Magical Image of the 8 of Swords In the first face of Gemini ascends a man in whose hand is a rod, and he is, as it were, serving another; it grants wisdom, and the knowledge of numbers and arts in which there is no...

32 – Nine of Swords: Searching dreams

32 – Nine of Swords: Searching dreams

Divinatory meanings of the 9 of Swords Cruelty The Magical Image of the Nine of Swords In the second face  of Gemini ascends a man in whose hand is a Pipe, and another being bowed down, digging the earth: and they signify infamous and dishonest agility, as that...

33 – Ten of Swords – Preparing for Future

33 – Ten of Swords – Preparing for Future

Divinatory meanings of the Ten of Swords Ruin The Magical Image of the 10 of Swords In the third face of Gemini ascends a man seeking for Arms, and a fool holding in the right hand a Bird, and in his left a pipe, and they are the significations of forgetfulness,...

34 – Two of Cups: She enjoys company

34 – Two of Cups: She enjoys company

Divinatory meanings of Two of Cups Love Magical Image of the 2 of Cups In the first face of Cancer ascends the form of a young Virgin, adorned with fine clothes, and having a Crown on her head; it gives acuteness of senses, subtlety of wit, and the love of men The...