Tarot and astrology
Tarot has very close links with astrology and tarot cards are often used to give astrological horoscopes. Just as the four suits of the tarot cards relate to air (swords), water (cups), fire (wands) and earth (coins), the signs of the zodiac are categorised according to the four classical Greek elements. Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are the air signs; Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are the fire signs; Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are the earth signs; and Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are the water signs. These zodiac signs are also represented in the major arcana, as follows:
Gemini – the Lovers
Libra – Justice
Aquarius – the Star
Aries – the Emperor
Leo – Strength
Sagittarius – Temperance
Taurus – the Hierophant
Virgo – the Hermit
Capricorn – the Devil
Cancer – the Chariot
Scorpio – Death
Pisces – the Moon
