“The Birth of the Sun Herself” —August 11, 2024

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• A language, not a religion.
• A useful tool in examining the psyche.

OVERVIEW OF ASTROLOGY + BIRTH CHARTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Standard Tarot Deck: 78

There are 78 cards total in a standard Tarot deck. Below is a breakdown of the makeup.

→ See OVERVIEW OF ASTROLOGY + BIRTH CHARTS (above) for a breakdown of terminology.

Major Arcana: 22

The Major Arcana are more complex and significant, representing major life lessons, spiritual guidance, and significant changes.

• The cards are numbered 0 to 21.

  Each card has…

  • one ruling planet
  • one ruling element
  • one ruling sign
  • but is NOT affiliated with any particular house.

Minor Arcana: 56

The Minor Arcana are more straightforward, reflecting day-to-day events and providing practical advice for navigating current circumstances.

• There are 4 suits: Cups, Swords, Wands, and Pentacles.

  Each suit is ruled by…

  • one element ****(fire, water, earth, air) + the four astrological signs associated with that element
  • three houses (out of 12)
  • three planets or points.

• There are 14 cards in each suit: 10 numbered cards + 4 court cards

  Numbered cards begin with 1 (the Ace) and go thru 10

  • These cards are NOT individually affiliated with specific planets or signs. The suit will dictate both for them.

  Court cards are generally connected directly to a ruling astrological sign, and therefore indirectly linked to that sign’s ruling planets

  • Pages typically embody more generally the qualities of their elements and are often associated with the mutable signs of those elements.