Astrology cards are an essential piece of astrology readings. Have you ever wanted to ask the Universe questions about your past, present, or future? Ever wanted to know if you’ll get that job, or just wanted to converse with the energies of spirit around you? There is a way to do just that in the comfort of your own home using Astrology cards.
Astrology cards are, in general, a 78 card deck that consists of symbols, signs, messages, and illustrations for even a beginner tarot enthusiast to use—combining the transitional influences of planets, zodiacs, numerology, and the 12 houses.
Creating an understanding of how the energies around you can affect your everyday life is what astrology cards were made to assist with. There are many decks, each special in its own way, ready to help you delve into the world of astrology, tarot, and spirituality.
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What are Astrology Cards?
Astrology cards are typically 78 card decks filled with unique illustrations influenced by the planets, astrological houses, and zodiac signs. The reader doesn’t need to know their birth chart or any astrological information to use the cards, simply connecting with their inner spiritual compass is required.
Astrology cards like tarot and oracle cards combine the power of numbers, letters, signs, colors, symbols, and pictures to help the reader decipher messages, answer questions and find daily guidance either just for balance or a specific inquiry. It is not necessary for the reader to have any knowledge of astrology, the esoteric, or even have read tarot cards before.
There are several different versions of astrology cards. Depending on what the reader is intuitively guided to manifest in their life, using that energy can help choose the deck that best encompasses those desires.
These decks include:
- Rider Wade Tarot – 78 cards, 22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana with four suits and court cards
- Lenormand Deck– 36 cards with specific symbology
- Angel Cards – guidance from spirit messages
- Oracle Cards– Typically 34-44 cards with a combination of words, symbols, and pictures with specific meanings
Readers pick up on the frequencies of the cards combined with their own energy and intuition to bring the cards to life. A story can unfold, helping the querent intuitively find the answers they seek within the specific cards’ meanings.
Generally, readings are done with cards in a pre-designed spread that directs the reader to place each card in a designated pattern that answers questions based upon a specific theme.
Some examples of tarot spreads can be:
- One card pull
- Three Card spread (past, present, future/ mind, body, soul)
- Yes/No Spread
- Celtic Cross Spread
Each spread allows the interpreter to ask questions based on relationships, careers, and life in general in a relatively concrete and easy way. Each position the card is placed in provides a meaning which takes the guessing part out of the equation. The final step is to cultivate a relationship with the cards so that their energy connects with the readers.
What's an Example of an Astrology Card?
An example of an astrology card would have the following items represented within the card deck:
- The Planets and what they represent (i.e., communication, emotions, strengths, challenges, etc.)
- The 12 Zodiac signs with corresponding symbols and their meaning (i.e., Cancer/water, Aries/fire, etc.)
- The 12 Houses and what they represent (i.e., the fourth house is home/family, 10th house is achievements, the sixth house is health, etc.)
Some astrology decks also incorporate aspects of the original 78 Rider Wade Tarot card deck, including Major/Minor Arcana and the suites- cups, wands, swords, pentacles within the astrology cards to enhance the reader experience.
While it is not necessary to know, having a general knowledge of your rising, sun, and moon signs can enhance reader interpretation as the cards represent the placements of these planets during your lifetime.
What is the Meaning of Astrological Cards?
The meaning of astrological cards is a personal answer more than anything else. Having or giving a reading is a spiritual, emotional, and at times a therapeutic experience. The journey to finding out what parts of you need attention, giving you a reflection of your soul’s desires, and providing direction into where your purpose lies are all deeply individual meanings.
However, the essential piece to finding the meaning of any deck is by first understanding the multi-faceted meanings of each card one by one and connecting that with how your soul interprets the meaning.
Spending quality time with each card within the deck and carefully reading the guidebook provided is the best way to find the meaning of astrological cards.
That being said, the general meaning of astrological cards is to combine all aspects of the:
- Universe
- Spirituality
- Symbolism
- Inspiration
Some people look to the cards for answers, connect to their inner selves, highlight the light and dark shadow aspects of their lives, or predict situations. There is no right or wrong way to read the cards; the messages are entirely personalized to the person shuffling and pulling the cards either for themselves or someone else.
All these categories combined help to illuminate messages for all readers and find the meaning they are searching for. It is also important to create a pre-read routine to help ground, clear, and balance your energies.
This includes items such as:
- Sage
- Palo Santo
- Incense
- Candles
- Crystals
- Florida Water
- Intention Oils
are all great tools to enhance not just the reader’s energy but also the cards. These items can be used to clean a deck after being unpackaged to release any unwanted energies and create a clean slate.
Another factor to remember is shuffling. While concentrating on the question asked until you feel the cards are ready to answer, shuffling the deck is an essential part of connecting with your deck. Some readers pull the cards, and others wait until cards pop out on their own before placing them in a spread. It all depends on what the reader intuitively feels called to perform.
Creating a sacred space for you and your cards during a reading is another vital piece to allowing the connection between the reader and the energies of the Universe to be even stronger. Finding a quiet area where you will not be interrupted is best; sitting under the new/full moon is even better!
Do My Astrology Cards Change Over Time?
Your astrology cards do change over time. Astrology cards change every day. As your energy, life, situations, and questions change, as do the cards. Each time you use your deck, new cards will be pulled, providing a new guidance message.
The influence of the planets changes with each rise and set of the sun and moon; this also affects the energy of the cards pulled based upon the questions they are asked. Therefore, changing what cards will show up in a reading.
Your role as the reader is to translate what messages the cards provide without judgment; the cards are meant to be a gentle nudge from the Universe to lead you towards the greatest and highest intentions of your spirit.
While it is not required for reading astrology cards, educating yourself on the current planet transits at the time of your reading can be a fantastic added resource to understanding why certain cards were pulled during a reading.
Some aspects to look up would be:
- What transit are the sun and moon in
- Are there any planets in retrograde – going backward
- Are there any planets direct – moving forwards
- What are planet stations
If you are looking to delve even deeper, pull up your personal birth chart. You would need to know your birth date, birth time, and birthplace ahead of time, which can all be found on your birth certificate, and any birth chart-creating website will do the rest of the work for you.
Oftentimes, cards will repeat themselves depending on what the reader is asking and if continued healing, releasing, or meditation is needed in relation to the inquiry theme. Other times cards can repeat but provide a completely different message to the reader than the time before it.
Look for repeating numbers within your cards as they can provide messages as well. Numbers such as 1111, 222, 444, etc., all have special meanings within astrology and numerology and can further influence the reader’s answer.
It is essential to understand the cards are a mirror of your energy; they are a tool that is solely influenced by the reader’s thoughts, emotions, and actions while being utilized. While the guidebook is meant to be a resource or reference, the conversation you have with your cards and their first impression of your spirit is the most important meaning.
Where to Get a Good Set of Astrology Cards?
So now that you have an excellent knowledge of astrology cards and how to incorporate them into your everyday life, the next step is to purchase a deck of your own.
A New Astrology has a beautiful 52 oracle card deck filled with unique illustrations called The Holistic Astrology Cards. They come with an easy-to-follow e-book filled with all the information you would need to know about each of the cards, as well as examples of card readings.
There is no prior knowledge of astrology or tarot cards needed when using these cards as the symbols, colors, pictures, and guide book; dive deeper into the meaning of each card and can guide any first-time tarot reader.
Karni Zor created the deck after using years of experience in astrology and how its influence can assist with healing, balancing energies, forecasting, and, most importantly, gently guiding the reader into a deeper understanding of their own practice.
The Holistic Astrology Cards are a great tool to add to a personal spiritual practice of meditation, healing techniques, guidance, and energy clearing.
These practices can include:
- Asking questions for personal guidance or daily reading
- Reading for friends and family to answer questions about life
- Integrating into an astrology practice for deeper meanings
- One card pulls for guided mediation
Added with the purchase of an astrology deck from A New Astrology, customers will receive several tutorial videos to help further their understanding of the deck and a weekly card pull from the cards creator Karni Zor to meditate on based upon astrological influences for that week.
Site visitors will also find links to where they can purchase their personal birth chart interpretations, reading materials to understand astrology further, and so much more as it relates to the esoteric.
Outro
Astrology cards are an essential tool for any person wanting to create a deeper relationship with themselves and the world around them. The more you study and practice, the more that will be revealed to you.
