P.S. If you have a tarot deck you regularly use, it is advisable to not use it for these exercises as the decks for reading and healing should be kept separate to keep the energy clean and pure.
How to use tarot for personal growth based on your zodiac sign
Aries: The Emperor
The Emperor achieves his magnificent goals with grounded action, trusts himself and has full faith in the timing of his life. For your fiery and combustive energy, the Emperor is here to help you find your ground, get out of ‘sprint mode’ and make long-term vision your best friend. Whenever you feel like time is running out or need to catch a breather, the Emperor’s energy is here to serve you.
Taurus: The Hierophant
Rooted in tradition, this card signifies your love for order and tried-and-tested tradition. Whenever you feel that you need to trust your principles or are feeling too rigid, the Hierophant’s essence is here to offer support and reminders that convention, faith and flexibility must go hand in hand.
Gemini: The Lovers
When you seek a seamless marriage between love and logic, the Lovers card is here to offer you messages centred around building relationships and versatile communication. Reach out for its medicine when you need to see with clarity or require support in your love, work or interpersonal life and watch its magic bring in solutions at lightning speed.
Cancer: The Chariot
Your emotional inner world protected by a hard exterior makes The Chariot your perfect match in tarot. When you need strength to keep going and shine as a leader, the vibes this card brings forward are ideal. It will help you remember that you are made to lead because you feel so deeply and can empathise with others.
Leo: Strength
When your vivacity needs a little bit of reinforcement, courage and stability, your zodiac card comes to the rescue. Strength in tarot represents the quiet calm through chaos and this is the exact vibe it brings into your life. When you need assistance to be magnetic and exude life like the sun, tap into the healing that this card offers. It will not only help you stand tall like a lighthouse but also help you see yourself in beautiful light.
Virgo: The Hermit
When life feels too methodical or chaotic, run to seek the Hermit’s wisdom. This card helps you find grace in solitude and wisdom in retreat. Much like a philosopher, it supports your natural thirst for seeking higher wisdom by supporting your need to withdraw. Benefit from this card when you feel the need for emotional depth.
Libra: Justice
When you find yourself grappling with indecision, stagnancy or mental fog, the Justice card is here to extend a friendly hug. The Justice card upholds the values of fairness, balance and empathy above all else. Tune in to the messages this card brings forward when you feel lost, unsupported, misunderstood or simply need to remember who you are.
Scorpio: Death
Don’t worry, this doesn’t indicate actual death; it is only symbolic of transition and changes. This card taps into your natural enigmatic personality and depth, nudging you toward actualising your deepest inner goals around metamorphosis. Draw on this card when you feel things may be too intense, or when stagnancy and fears prevent you from moving forward. Embrace transformation and swim in the deep waters of your heart confidently with this card.
Sagittarius: Temperance
When you feel like life has sucked you dry or you need an added dose of optimism to keep going, Temperance has your back. While this card primarily focuses on balance and inner peace, it also breathes optimism, a philosophical insight and integrates diverse perspectives. Seek learnings from this card when you feel like you may be burning out or need some focused channelling of your thoughts.
Capricorn: The Devil
Although the proverbial Devil symbolises temptation and greed, in tarot, it is a lot more layered than that. Signifying materialism, control and a need to have more, the Devil represents your zodiac because of your natural inner drive for steady growth and ambition. But that is not necessarily a bad thing as you can work with the Devil card when you feel like you just can’t go any further or perhaps even tap into a deeper understanding of your goals so that you are not merely driven by convention.
Aquarius: The Star
It only makes sense that the water bearer of the zodiac is represented by a card that has the water bearer as the hero on it. Your natural ability to channel emotions and not be swept by them makes you a perfect candidate to embody the Star’s energy of overflow, abundance and altruism. This card helps you uphold the brightest side of your personality while supporting you through the aspects that need a manicure.
Pisces: The Moon
You are the dreamer of the zodiac and it is only natural that you have the Moon card representing you. While it symbolises dreams and a connection with the otherworldly realms, it also takes a deep plunge into your fears and subconscious mind for you to see what you may be ignoring. Temper your emotional volatility, manage your sensitivity and trust your intuition while harnessing The Moon’s energy.
