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Major Arcana And Astrology: Relationship Hypothesis Between The Cards

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It’s already been known before that each tarot card has its own astrological association. In major arcana, we use modern astrology association while in minor arcana, we use a traditional one.

In this article, I choose the topic only for Major Arcana and have some hypothesis that each of the cards have some relationship dynamic; if we use some astrological association.

Just for reference, here’s astrology association for Major Arcana.

No.Major ArcanaAstrology Association
0The FoolUranus
1The MagicianMercury
2The High PriestessMoon
3The EmpressVenus
4The EmperorAries
5The HierophantTaurus
6The LoversGemini
7The ChariotCancer
8StrengthLeo
9The HermitVirgo
10Wheel of FortuneJupiter
11JusticeLibra
12Hanged ManNeptune
13DeathScorpio
14TemperanceSagittarius
15The DevilCapricorn
16The TowerMars
17The StarAquarius
18The MoonPisces
19The SunSun
20JudgementPluto
21The WorldSaturn

Supporting Relationship in Major Arcana

In astrology, each planet has zodiac that it rules. In here, we use both traditional and modern rulership combined. In astrological sense, when the planet is in it’s rulership zodiac, the planet can express it’s quality to the fullest, in positive or constructive way. And based on that premise, each Major Arcana in tarot card also have some supporting relationship based on those rulership rules.

Therefore, here’s the list of zodiac and each ruler, along with the Major Arcana.

Zodiac Planet Ruler
Aries (4.The Emperor)Mars ( 16. The Tower )
Taurus (5. Hierophant)Venus ( 3. The Empress )
Gemini (6. The Lovers)Mercury ( 1. The Magician)
Cancer (7. The Chariot)Moon ( 2. The High Priestess)
Leo (8. Strength)Sun ( 19. The Sun)
Virgo (9. The Hermit)Mercury ( 1. The Magician)
Libra (11. Justice)Venus ( 3. The Empress)
Scorpio (13. Death)Mars (16. The Tower) & Pluto ( 20. Judgement)
Sagittarius (14. Temperance)Jupiter (10. Wheel of Fortune)
Capricorn (15. The Devil)Saturn ( 21. The World)
Aquarius (17. The Star)Saturn (21. The World) & Uranus ( 0. The Fool)
Pisces (18. The Moon)Jupiter (10. Wheel of Fortune) & Neptune ( 12. The Hanged Man)

Opposing Relationship in Major Arcana

From the same relationship in astrological sense, we also know that each planet have some “opposing qualities” in each other. Theoretically speaking:

  • Sun in contrast with Moon
  • Mars in contrast with Venus
  • Jupiter in contrast with Saturn

In astrology, Sun symbolize some independent light radiance, also signifies some ego that goes outward; while Moon symbolize the borrowed light from the sun, the mirror of the sun, also ego that goes inward.

Mars in which symbolize initiative, aggressive, driving energy that try to break through every obstacle to achieve the goal; while Venus symbolize to attract, sensuality, energy that try to tame and make every obstacle “submit” to cooperate for achieving the goal.

Jupiter symbolize expansion opportunity, some positive and optimistic improvement, and also looking outward for any good alternative; while Saturn symbolize boundaries, restriction, responsibilities, some rules to bound us into a more realistic approach rather than carelessly positive.

Therefore, here’s some opposing/ contrasting dynamics between Major Arcana based on its astrological association.

Major Arcana CardThe Opposing Card (works both ways)
19. The Sun ( Sun)
8. Strength (Leo)		2. The High Priestess (Moon)
7. Chariot (Cancer)
4. The Emperor (Aries)
13. Death (Scorpio)
16. The Tower (Mars)		3. The Empress (Venus)
5. The Hierophant (Taurus)
11. Justice (Libra)
10. Wheel of Fortune (Jupiter)
14. Temperance (Sagittarius)
18. The Moon (Pisces)		15. The Devil (Capricorn)
17. The Star (Aquarius)
21. The World (Saturn)

Even though this relationship dynamic is in my own hypothesis based on astrology, I’ve found that this dynamic, especially in supporting and opposing one, actually shows in my own reading for my client; making the analysis more in-depth and detailed while keep that card in spread relatively limited and not too much.

Astrology for Saturn: Looking At Your 1 of 2 Challenge Factors in Life

In Astrology, we have 2 planets that give us some challenges in our lives: Mars and Saturn. In modern astrology, those challenging planet (or malefic planet) usually attribute Mars as lesser Malefic and Saturn for greater Malefic.

In Astrology, we have 2 planets that give us some challenges in our lives: Mars and Saturn. In modern astrology, those challenging planet (or malefic planet) usually attribute Mars as lesser Malefic and Saturn for greater Malefic.

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In Hellenistic Astrology, the challenging aspect of a planet is more dependent on whether our chart is a day chart (born at the sun above the horizon) or a night chart (born when the sun is under the horizon). We won’t go into detail to differentiate them, but a day chart means we can still see the sun’s rays when we are born, and the night chart means it’s dark outside when we are born.

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If your birth chart is a day chart, then the more challenging planet is Mars while Saturn become a constructive challenge. If your birth chart is a night chart, then the more challenging planet is Saturn, while Mars become a constructive one.

In this post, we are looking some challenge aspect related to Saturn in each of zodiac sign. So, look at the your own birth chart, locate where the Saturn in which zodiac, and here I have some interpretation for each sign.

Since Saturn is moving slowly, it means we can still gain insight of our own challenge, even though we only knows our birth date and place (even the birth place is relatively less important in this case).

So, here it is…

Saturn InInterpretation
AriesIt’s all about how to put our own self-discipline into a motion, more patient , and also tempering your own impulsive behaviour. A more strategic , and careful approach might also become important lesson in your life.
TaurusLesson about perseverance, stable foundation, and also material responsibility might become important lesson for you. Especially for Saturn in Taurus people, you might get reward most of the time with your hard work and looking at long-term goal.
GeminiThe importance of clear communication, and intellectual discipline might become your important lesson. Avoid presenting half-baked ideas and go into a more depth and precision idea to others, while at the same time, focus your energy in a few chosen activities rather than scattering into many direction.
CancerFamily responsibility and creating a comfort and secure home environment become your theme of responsibility. On the other hand, creating personal boundaries, and helping others without neglecting yourself also become important factor in here.
LeoBecome more humble and discipline, especially in creative talent sector, becomes one of your important challenge. Controling your own need for recognition, ego, and self-expression, in fact might have some constructive result in your life.
VirgoResponsibilities related to some organization, detail and practical efficiency especially in technical stuff can be your main theme of responsibilities. Some lesson about health, service to others, and self-improvement also can be expected for people with Saturn in Virgo.
LibraSome responsibilities related to harmony, fairness, and commitment especially in relationship. This might also bring to your life some important lesson about cooperation and partnership dynamics, while also establish boundaries at the same time.
ScorpioThis position might emphasize about transformation, depth of psyche, and any psychological inspiration. Some lessons related about facing fear, your own shadow side, and developing resilience while the life always changing, might become your biggest challenge in your life.
SagittariusIt’s all about responsibilities related to wisdom, mautiry, and ethical conduct. It’s also emphasize on disciplined study or study through a long distance journey. Continuously expanding your own horizon also plays important factor for this Saturn in Sagittarius.
CapricornSince Saturn is in its rulership, the influence is strong and constructive. It doesn’t mean this condition will be easy, but it’ll make sure for people with this Saturn in Capricorn to work-hard, goal oriented, and focused on long-term, and have some leadership qualities that lead people to gain reward through diligent effort.
AquariusFor this, social and future responsibilities might based described this Saturn in Aquarius. You might thing long and hard, not only because of benefit for yourself, but also the consequence (or also benefit) in the far future. Working for greater good and finding practical solution for everchanging social situation might also interest you.
PiscesThe need of spiritual discipline and materializing your vision might become your important responsibilities. You might also learn (In a hard way) to separate illusion from reality, and also finding courage and strength through having faith to a higher power or purpose.