You likely know your Sun sign, and you might even check your daily horoscope faithfully to see if the stars are aligning for romance or chaos. But while astrology is excellent at predicting the weather—the energetic climate of the day—it doesn’t always tell you how to dress for it.
That is where Tarot comes in.
Think of Astrology as the forecast (“Expect heavy emotional rain due to the Moon in Pisces”) and Tarot as your personal stylist (“Wear the yellow raincoat and bring an umbrella”). When you combine these two ancient systems, you stop passively receiving a horoscope and start actively co-creating your day.
Here is how to blend the structure of the stars with the intuition of the cards to create a powerful daily “Tarot Horoscope.”
The “Why”: Weather vs. Strategy
The beauty of combining these systems lies in their synergy.
- Astrology is the “When” and “Where”: It reveals the timing, the collective mood, and the external influences (e.g., Mercury Retrograde causing tech glitches, or a Full Moon heightening tension).
- Tarot is the “How”: It offers immediate, actionable advice on how to navigate those influences. It puts the power back in your hands.
Step 1: Know Your Elemental Matches
To read Tarot with an astrological lens, you first need to understand the language of the elements. The four suits of the Tarot correspond directly to the four elements of the Zodiac.
| Tarot Suit | Element | Zodiac Signs | The “Vibe” |
| Wands | Fire | Aries, Leo, Sagittarius | Action, passion, creativity, burnout, will. |
| Cups | Vesi | Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces | Emotions, relationships, intuition, dreams. |
| Swords | Ilma | Gemini, Libra, Aquarius | Logic, communication, conflict, truth. |
| Pentacles | Earth | Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn | Money, career, health, material stability. |
Pro Tip: If you are a Leo (Fire) and you pull the Kuppien ässä (Water) for your daily card, the advice is to cool your fiery nature today and lead with empathy rather than action.
Step 2: The Daily “Cosmic Check-In” Ritual
You don’t need to be a professional astrologer to do this. You just need to know one thing: Where is the Moon today? (A quick Google search of “current moon sign” will tell you).
The Moon changes signs every 2–3 days, dictating the collective emotional mood.
The Ritual:
- Check the Moon: Let’s say the Moon is in Gemini (an Air sign: chatty, intellectual, scattered).
- Ask the Cards: “How can I best utilize this Gemini energy today?”
- Pull One Card:
- Scenario A: You pull the Miekkojen sivu (Air).
- Interpretation: Total alignment! The Gemini moon favors communication, and the Page suggests you should learn something new, send that email, or brainstorm ideas.
- Scenario B: You pull the 4 of Pentacles (Earth).
- Interpretation: Friction. The Gemini moon wants to scatter your energy, but the Earth card advises you to hold tight to your resources. Your horoscope today is: “Don’t let the chatter distract you; stay grounded and protect your time.”
- Scenario A: You pull the Miekkojen sivu (Air).
Step 3: Navigating Major Transits
When big astrological events hit, use Tarot to find your footing.
- Mercury Retrograde: This is a time of communication breakdowns.
- Tarot advise: Pull a card for “What do I need to review or rethink right now?” (The Hanged Man here would be a perfect sign to pause and look at things from a new angle).
- Full Moon: A time of release and climax.
- Tarot advise: Pull a card for “What is ready to be released from my life?” (The Kuolema card here is not scary; it validates that a cycle has naturally finished).
- Saturn Return (or Saturn Transits): A time of restriction and discipline.
- Tarot advise: Pull a card for “Where do I need to take more responsibility?”
A Simple Spread: The “As Above, So Below”
Try this 3-card spread to anchor your day.
- The Sky (Astrology): What is the general energy of the universe today? (If you know the astrology, you can skip this and just use the transit; otherwise, let the card tell you the “weather”).
- The Ground (You): How am I feeling/reacting to this energy?
- The Bridge (Action): How do I connect the two for the best outcome?
Summary
Your “Tarot Horoscope” isn’t about predicting the future; it is about aligning your free will with the cosmic currents. By checking the astrological weather and packing your Tarot “umbrella,” you ensure that no matter what the stars have in store, you are ready to handle it with grace.