HOLISTIC TAROT SUPPLEMENT

This text is offered as a supplement to Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth
(North Atlantic Books, 2015) by Benebell Wen.

Interpreting Tarot through Astrology

Card Nature Correspondence Glyph Reference Attributions

Ambition, Curiosity,
Key 0: The Fool Elemental Air Capriciousness,
Dialectic, Rhetoric
Ideas, Thought Process,
Social Influence,
Key 1: The Magician Planetary Mercury
Intelligence,
Communication
Spiritual Life,
Connectivity to the
Key 2: The High Priestess Planetary Moon
Unconscious, Inner
Sanctum, Emotions
Relationships, Beauty,
Key 3: The Empress Planetary Venus Harmony, Affection,
Sensuality
Force, Leadership,
Key 4: The Emperor Zodiac Aries Dominance,
Decisiveness
Conservatism,
Stability, Moral
Key 5: The Hierophant Zodiac Taurus Values, Material
Possessions, Loyalty
Curiosity, Volatility,
Key 6: The Lovers Zodiac Gemini Rhetoric, Choice,
Intellectualism
Enigma, Contradiction,
Key 7: The Chariot Zodiac Cancer Change, Internalizing,
Clairvoyance
Magnanimity,
Key 8: Strength Zodiac Leo Optimism, Confidence,
Will, Validation
Analysis, Methodical,
Key 9: The Hermit Zodiac Virgo Conservative, Modest,
Wise, Committed

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Luck, Success,
Prosperity, Blessings,
Key 10: Wheel of Fortune Planetary Jupiter Expansion, Optimism,
Fortune, Growth
Balance, Fairness,
Key 11: Justice Zodiac Libra Harmony, Appeasing,
Deliberation
Intuition, Sensitivity,
Lucid Dreams,
Key 12: The Hanged Man Elemental Water
Prophecy, Empathy,
Sentimentality
Fearless, Intuitive,
Key 13: Death Zodiac Scorpio Secretive, Sensitive,
Penetrating, Perceptive
Inspiring, Exploration,
Key 14: Temperance Zodiac Sagittarius Philosophical,
Idealistic, Free-spirited
Materialism, Selfish,
Key 15: The Devil Zodiac Capricorn Pessimism, Moodiness,
Detachment, Industry
Ego, Drive, Conquest,
Key 16: The Tower Planetary Mars Aggression, Impulse,
Survival Instinct, Fight
Humanitarian,
Key 17: The Star Zodiac Aquarius Eccentric, Greater
Good, Understanding
Chameleon, Sensitivity,
Key 18: The Moon Zodiac Pisces Escapism, Imagination,
Belief, Idealism
Aspirations, Maturity
of the Self, External
Key 19: The Sun Planetary Sun
Life, Kingdom, Artistic
Talent, Figureheads
Creativity, Passion,
Key 20: Judgement Elemental Fire Enthusiasm, Charisma,
Will, Opportunities
Social Structure,
Key 21: The World Planetary Saturn Responsibility, Father
Time, Wisdom Gained

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Card Nature/Correspondence Glyph Reference Attributions

Creativity, Passion,
Enthusiasm,
Ace of Wands Fire Charisma, Will,
Opportunities
Initiating conquest,
impulsive,
Two of Wands Mars in Aries dissatisfied with
status quo, advance
forward; action
Enterprising,
Decisiveness,
Three of Wands Sun in Aries Challenge,
Impatience, Strong
Willpower
Innocent love,
Balance between
Four of Wands Venus in Aries personal will and
relationships
Self-expression,
creativity, difficulty
Five of Wands Saturn in Leo with getting
heard,lacking
confidence
Prosperity,
Six of Wands Jupiter in Leo Attracting Good
Fortune, Pride
Standing Up For
Seven of Wands Mars in Leo Yourself;
Forgiveness Issues
Thinking Big;
Visionary;
Eight of Wands Mercury in Sagittarius
Communications;
Enthusiasm
Value Freedom;
Independent,
Nine of Wands Moon in Sagittarius
Lacking
Commitment
Severity; Limited
Ten of Wands Saturn in Sagittarius World View;
Burdened Life

(Page) Seeking material

Page of Wands Fire manifestation in
Earth work or creativity
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(Knight) Quest for

Knight of Wands Fire knowledge in areas
Air of work or creativity
Developmental
(Queen) stage before
Queen of Wands Fire achieving success in
Water area of work or
creativity
Great achievement
(King) and dominance in
King of Wands Fire
Fire area of work or
creativity

Card Nature/Correspondence Glyph Reference Attributions

Intuition,
Sensitivity, Lucid
Ace of Cups Water Dreams, Prophecy,
Empathy,
Sentimentality
Emotional in
Relationships;
Two of Cups Venus in Cancer
Affection,
Supportive Partner
Conveying
Three of Cups Mercury in Cancer Emotions; Thoughts
of Home and Hearth
Vulnerability,
Memory,
Four of Cups Moon in Cancer Connecting with
Emotions, Seeking
Stability
Challenge, Intensity;
Five of Cups Mars in Scorpio Emotional Conflicts

Charm, Sensitivity,
Six of Cups Sun in Scorpio Creative Willpower,
Regeneration
Intense Love,
Seven of Cups Venus in Scorpio Obsession, Mirages,
Issues of Control

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Self-Sacrifice for
Eight of Cups Saturn in Pisces Spirituality; Faith;
Sensitivity
Compassion,
Nine of Cups Jupiter in Pisces Accomplishment,
Abundance
Drive and Conquest
Ten of Cups Mars in Pisces in Creative Matters
or Relationships
Seeking
(Page) manifestation of
Page of Cups Water
Earth emotional or
spiritual interest
Seeking
(Knight) understanding of
Knight of Cups Water
Air emotional or
spiritual interest
Nurture of
(Queen) emotional or
Queen of Cups Water
Water spiritual interest;
Maternal care
Great achievement
(King) and dominance in
King of Cups Water area of emotional or
Fire
spiritual interest;
Paternal care

Card Nature/Correspondence Glyph Reference Attributions

Ambition, Curiosity,
Ace of Swords Air Capriciousness,
Dialectic, Rhetoric
Balancing of
Two of Swords Moon in Libra Subconscious
Influences
Disconnect or
Three of Swords Saturn in Libra Detachment with
Others; Ennui
Need for Balance;
Greater Need for
Four of Swords Jupiter in Libra
Harmony; Success
in Relationships

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Unusual
Relationships; Mind
Five of Swords Venus in Aquarius Over Love;
Unemotional
Learning; Travel;
Six of Swords Mercury in Aquarius Lacking Focus,
Intellectualizing
Feeling like an
Seven of Swords Moon in Aquarius outsider; Emotional
detachment
Learning lessons;
Eight of Swords Jupiter in Gemini adapting to
circumstances
Feeling loss of
control;
Nine of Swords Mars in Gemini Restlessness;
Nervous energy
Unpredictable;
Ten of Swords Sun in Gemini Changes; Mental
agility; Ambition

(Page) Working hard at an

Page of Swords Air intellectual pursuit;
Earth youthful ambition

(Knight) Quest for higher

Knight of Swords Air knowledge; warrior
Air seeking conquest

(Queen) Provider of truths

Queen of Swords Air and knowledge; an
Water advocate or counsel
Great achievement
(King) and dominance in
King of Swords Air intellectual
Fire
pursuit; achieving
one’s ambitions

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Card Nature/Correspondence Glyph Reference Attributions

Stability,
Materialism,
Ace of Pentacles Earth Conservatism,
Resourcefulness
Material Success;
Two of Pentacles Jupiter in Capricorn Stability; Results-
Oriented
Control Over
Personal Energies
Three of Pentacles Mars in Capricorn and Focus; Starting
Ambitious Projects
Conservative,
Pragmatic, Realist,
Four of Pentacles Sun in Capricorn Loneliness,
Resourcefulness
Slow Progress;
Five of Pentacles Mercury in Taurus Persistence; Need
Dedication;
Emotional Stability;
Six of Pentacles Moon in Taurus Compassion with
Material Things
Resistance to
Change; Craving
Seven of Pentacles Saturn in Taurus Security; Hard
Work and
Dedication
Meticulous,
Detailed Work;
Eight of Pentacles Sun in Virgo Dedication or
Commitment to a
Personal Project
Pragmatic Approach
to Love; Need
Nine of Pentacles Venus in Virgo Independence Even
in Relationships;
Insecurity
Great Knowledge;
Ten of Pentacles Mercury in Virgo Strong Capability to
Manifest Will

(Page) Working hard at

Page of Pentacles Earth achieeving future
Earth material success

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Enterprising and
Knight of (Knight) planning for
Earth
Pentacles Air material stability;
industriousness
Resourcefulness;
(Queen) developmental stage
Queen of Pentacles Earth
Water in area of commerce
or industry
Great achievement
(King) and dominance in
King of Pentacles Earth
Fire commerce and
industry