So the title is a little misleading. We will be talking about planets in this gallery. But we will also be discussing the sun and moon. Read on to learn which cards are connected to the heavenly bodies.
Sun – The Sun
This card is often depicted as a young child riding a white horse. The child holds a large red flag in their hand. Behind them, there is a row of sunflowers and a giant yellow sun with a face. Though the card’s image may vary from deck to deck, the meaning is often the same. This card represents persevering through the many obstacles of life. When this card is drawn it can mean that you have the ability to triumph over your hardships. It can also mean that you need to take pride in the things you have already accomplished.
Moon – The High Priestess
The High Priestess card represents the need to go our own way and do our own thing. When this card pops up in a reading, it’ usually means that it is time to reconnect with our intuition, inner child, and personal dreams. It can also mean that there is something that we need to heal from. The moon also corresponds to the Chariot card, which usually depicts a masculine figure driving a chariot pulled by two animals or beasts, with a city view in the background as if it is being left behind. However, the card may look different based on which deck you use.
Mercury – The Magician
In some tarot decks, the Magician is depicted as a masculine figure wearing red and white robes and surrounded by greenery and roses. They hold a wand above their heads and stand beside an altar holding a chalice, an athame, and a pentacle. The Magician can symbolize creative success. When this card pops up in a reading, it may indicate a need for good communication and networking. It can also symbolize a powerful ally who can aid you in your aspirations whom you may find yourself attracted to.
Venus – The Empress
The Empress is depicted as a feminine figure reclining on a red cushioned throne in a field of golden wheat. She wears a white dress and a crown of stars and laurels. She holds a scepter and a silver heart with the symbol for Venus on it. This card represents happiness and the overall well-being of loved ones. When this card pops up it can represent an ability to nurture and care for those around you.
Mars – The Tower
The Tower is often depicted as a tall gray tower on top of a rocky crag being struck by lightning. A large golden crown falls from the top of the tower as two people are thrown to the ground. This card represents liberation and an end to certain restrictions. When this card pops up in a reading, it can mean that it is time to break free from a situation that is holding you back.
Jupiter – The Wheel of FortuneÂ
This card is often depicted as an orange wheel surrounded by a yellow snake, a blue Sphinx, an orange fox-like creature, and the four tetramorphs.
The Wheel of Fortune card represents opportunity and luck. When this card pops up, it usually denotes a positive turn in, well, fortunes! The Wheel of Fortune also represents a risk taking opportunity. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Saturn – The World
This card depicts a feminine or an androgynous figure holding a staff in each hand. They are surrounded by a green wreath and the four biblical living creatures. The World card represents all of our wishes and desires coming to fruition. This card symbolizes expanded horizons and endless possibilities for the querent. When this card pops up in a reading it means that you will soon be presented with an exciting opportunity.
Uranus – The Fool
This card depicts a young androgynous figure dressed in a greed, gold, and red tunic, carrying a knapsack on their shoulder. They are walking very close to the edge of a cliff. The Fool card represents new beginnings and endless possibilities. This card symbolizes intuition and opportunity. When this card pops up in a reading, it means that it is time for the querent to take a leap of faith. It can also represent levity and spontaneity.
Neptune – The Hanged Man
This card is depicted with a masculine figure hanging upside down by one foot that is tethered to a tree branch. They wear a blue shirt and red trousers and appear to have a halo around their head. The Hanged Man represents the act of letting go. When this card pops up in a reading, it means that it is time to release whatever is holding you back from living your life to the fullest. This card also warns against wasting your energy on something that no longer serves you.Â
Read More: Want to Learn Tarot? Here Are the Meanings of the Numeral Cards
Pluto – JudgementÂ
This card is often depicted as a giant golden-haired angel descending from the heavens playing a gold horn. Below the angel, there are several people rising up from their coffins. The Judgement card can mean that external forces are causing you to question yourself. This card wants us to trust their own gut and follow our own path. When this card pops up, it may be telling you to reinvent yourself.