Integrating Other Symbolic Systems with Tarot

Written by: Ginger Red Hawk
Published on: July 8, 2011
Category: Tarot

Astrology
Many people have tried to work out correspondences between astrology and the tarot-and then someone else comes along, disagrees with them, and works out a new scheme, which also has its advantages and its drawbacks. Jessica and Nancy believe that the court cards can sensibly be assigned zodiac connections, but not the rest of the cards.

Some people prefer to leave astrological connections out of their interpretations altogether. Whatever system you decide to use works best if it is just what works well for you--what fits well in your understanding of how both systems work. And you needn't add anything like this if you are more comfortable (and therefore more accurate) in simply reading the symbols on the cards without reference to other divination or philosophical systems.