How the Astrological Correspondences affect the Tarot cards
The Astrological Correspondences affect the Tarot cards individually, not all the 78 cards are affected or influenced. The Ace's and Knights are not influenced or affected but the Major Arcana still have individual associations to the astrological system.
Though the cards have certain Astrological Correspondences it doesn't mean that you use them as a "matter of fact", the information may be used to give further insight to the reading. Just like Keywords, Meanings and Interpretations of all the cards, they are only there as guidance to the understanding of each individual card and how to read and interpret them. The Planets are also associated with some of the Major Arcana as are the Zodiac signs and linked to some of the court cards too. All this information is there to guide you throughout your readings and to give you more insight into the situations surrounding the reading at the time. If you do decide to use them then use them with caution.
When looking at the Astrological Correspondence (AC) of the cards which are associated we must remember that even though the (AC) within the Astrological system relates to the characteristics of the human traits, when associating the (AC) to individual cards the information is directed at the characteristics of the actual card and how it becomes influenced by the (AC). In general, if you, as a Taroist adopt to use the (AC) within a reading you will be able to increase the information gained tenfold or possibly even more. Using the (AC) is very time consuming and not every reader uses it on a regular basis but I find it very useful when giving in-depth email or online written readings when the client wants specific areas covered. I also use the (AC) when explaining explicit areas to the client, such as the character traits of a person within the reading. A client may ask for example, what is the Queen of Wands in their reading like. So I will look up the (AC) of the Queen and explain the type of person and characteristics the Queen portrays.
An example of how to use the (AC)
First let's take a single card and see how this all comes together using the Astrological Correspondences.
The Nine of Wands
Firstly we look at the card to see if there are any people depicted and if so we can relate the (AC) to this person but first we have to read the custom Keywords, Meaning and Description.
Keywords: vigilance, protection and defense, nearly there.
Description: The Nine of Wands indicates success after a long struggle to get to the top. There appears to be a bit of weariness because many mistakes have been made and much has been learned the hard way. Additionally, a feeling of defense is in the air because after such a long struggle to achieve success, much vigilance will be necessary to maintain it. Don't let others undo what you've worked hard to achieve.
Upright Associations: Eventual victory, plans coming to fruition, resolve, good health. Determination, commitment to an issue or belief. Acknowledging past grief.
Reversed Associations: Rivalry, obstacles, time to move on in your life. Loss of rights, isolation. emerging from pain and isolation.
Now we need to look up the (AC) of this card and the information that corresponds to it.
The Nine of Wands has the following Astrological Correspondence ---
Moon in Sagittarius which now gives us the following astrological information:-
If you have the Moon in Sagittarius, you are independent, outspoken, open, generous, enthusiastic, idealistic, inspired, and optimistic and these qualities attract many friends and acquaintances. You seem to thrive on travel, sociability, fellowship, and expressing your opinions to whomever will listen. In addition, you are adventurous, playful, freedom-loving, and always ready for a good time. You rarely allow difficulties to keep you down, for no matter how bleak the past or present, you always expect a better, brighter future. In fact, you are uncomfortable with your own or other people's problems and emotional pain. You often try to "cheer up" or offer philosophical advice to those who are hurting, but unwittingly you avoid or ignore the emotions involved. Friendship means a great deal to you, perhaps even more than love or romance. For you to be happy, your mate must be your best friend and encourage your aspirations and ideals. You also need a great deal of emotional freedom and mobility. On the negative side, you may be rather intolerant, closed-minded, dogmatic, arrogant, non-objective, risk-taking, or possess a holier-than-thou attitude.
We have now acquired quite a lot of information about this one card and if you are equating the figure on the card to a person this can give you some very valuable insight. If the card is to equate to action, doing or emotions and feelings then use the attributes within the (AC) to further enhance the cards Keywords, Description etc.
From just a single card in the reading and by overlaying the information of the (AC) you can now read this spread more like an Oracle than just a Tarot reading.
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