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Using Tarot and Numerology Together

Tarot and numerology are two different practices, but they are similar and can be used together for greater guidance through life. You turn to tarot to improve your intuition and gain insight into who you are and what is happening in your life at any moment. You can use a tarot reading to help make important decisions or get through difficult times in your life.

Numerology provides guidance and can be helpful when making important decisions in life, but it gives more of an overview of life. A numerology reading uses the numbers associated with your name and birth date to provide a view of what is in the stars for your life. This is a different perspective on your life, which can enhance your use of tarot.

The great thing about tarot numerology is that once you learn the basics of one, you already know some of the basics of the other.

Similarities Between Tarot and Numerology

Those who take tarot seriously will typically learn something about numerology and vice versa. When you combine the two, you can understand the overall view of your life and the current events happening in your life.

The Major Arcana tarot cards are based on numbers, the driving force of numerology. This is the direct tie between the two practices. Numerology deals with numbers 1-22 on the Major Arcana tarot cards.

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Tarot Numerology Card Reference Guide

Here is a quick overview of the cards and their basic meaning. Use it as a quick reference to understand how tarot numerology is connected. The list is laid out for easy understanding: Tarot card name – Number – Meaning.

Fool – Unnumbered – New Start

Magician – 1 – Ambition and Self-Drive

High Priestess – 2 – Imagination and Intuition

Empress – 3 – Stability

Emperor – 4 – Self-Discipline

Hierophant – 5 – Taking Responsibility of Self

Lovers – 6 – Magnetism and Determination

Chariot – 7 – Movement

Strength – 8 – Contended with Challenges

Hermit – 9 – Inner-Reflection

Wheel of Fortune – 10 – Eternity, Rise and Fall

Justice – 11 – Decisions

Hanged Man – 12 – Surrender and Re-Energize

Death – 13 – Unknown and Unexpected

Temperance – 14 – Caution and Risk

Devil – 15 – Magic and Mystery

Tower – 16 – Inevitable Change

Star – 17 – Faith and Hope

Moon – 18 – Inner Conscience

Sun – 19 – Promises, Happiness, and Success

Judgment – 20 – Clarity of Thought and Spiritual Development

World – 21 – Advancement, Success and Achievement

Notice that every card in the Major Arcana tarot deck is associated with a number.

Those numbers, in turn, have meanings in the discipline of numerology. The difference is that tarot cards are used to give readings regarding what is happening in your life at a given moment in time. Numerology uses the numbers to determine what should happen throughout your entire life. Numerology gives the larger overview, while tarot gives the more minor details of life.

You may start with an interest in one practice or the other, but don’t be surprised if you follow tarot numerology as one practice in the future.

Author Bio - Jayanti Ghosh and Soumen Ghosh

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Explore the profound science of Vedic numerology under the guidance of Jayanti Ghosh and Soumen Ghosh, esteemed experts with over two decades of dedicated study and practice. Their work draws from ancient Vedic texts and respected authorities, blending traditional wisdom with modern interpretation. With their deep knowledge and commitment to integrity, Jayanti and Soumen provide trustworthy insights to help you navigate your Vedic numerological journey confidently.

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