The astrological Tarot reading is one of the most commonly used methods to obtain an overview of the different areas or aspects of the consultant’s life. In this article I explain the tarot reading of the 12 astrological houses and the meaning of each of these houses in the reading.
Talking about the twelve astrological houses and the Tarot reading based on them in a brief manner is quite a challenge. There are entire books dedicated to this topic, and among them, Dane Rudhyard’s book, The Twelve Astrological Houses, stands out. It is excellent material from the great astrologer and precursor of humanistic astrology .
What are the 12 astrological houses?
In Astrology , every birth chart is divided into 12 astrological houses, each of them numbered from 1 to 12, but how are the houses defined or what do they mean in astrology?
Astrological houses are areas of our life. They represent the “where” the planetary energy present there is expressed, either in the natal chart , a chart of the sky at the time of birth, or by transit, that is, when the planets in their movement in the sky aspect a certain area of our chart, giving the particular tone to that area of our life at a given moment.
The 12 astrological houses therefore represent practically all life situations and parts of our personality. Therefore, this astrological Tarot reading provides a broad overview of our vital moment at the time of the consultation.
How is the reading of the 12 astrological houses carried out?
In practice, the cards are arranged in the form of a wheel and a major arcana is placed in each house.
The Major Arcana in the Tarot are 22 cards with a very deep, archetypal meaning. In other words, they represent characters, situations, and very profound symbols that, according to Jungian psychology, concern all of humanity. These archetypes are inscribed in the collective unconscious shared by all human beings.
One card is placed for each astrological house, with the consultant choosing it and thus participating in the reading. Once distributed, the meaning is applied to that particular house, and the interpretation is made.
Regarding those areas or houses that are of most interest to the consultant, the minor arcana are expanded upon, which give us “details” about the main energy that the major arcana in question speaks to us about.
Like all the readings I do, the information is bidirectional, that is, its richness is given by the participation of the person who consults.
It is not a system of “divination”, but rather a genuine map of the unconscious that is displayed so that we can take advantage of this data and help us to improve as people and make better decisions. It is a kind of compass with which to orient ourselves in the sea of life.
In terms of time, as always in the Tarot , it is difficult to establish, but there is a certain consensus that it covers about 6 months ahead. In any case, here I want to point out that they do not determine what may happen. Precisely the value of this reading is to help you use your will, your free will in a certain situation or aspect of yourself in order to improve it in case it is not to your liking, or to enhance it if it is an aspect with which you feel identified.
The keywords of each astrological house
- House I: House one represents the SELF, how I perceive myself, identity and childhood.
- House II: House two symbolizes resources, possessions, values, and self-esteem.
- House III: House three reflects communication, thought, short trips, and siblings.
- House IV: The fourth house represents home, family, parents, and roots.
- House V: The fifth house is the house of creativity, fun, children, adventures, and hobbies.
- House VI: House six symbolizes work, health, routines and the body.
- House VII: The seventh house is the NOT SELF. It reflects associations, partners, partners, and collaborators.
- House VIII: The eighth house is the house of sexuality, the resources of others, shared values, and
transformation. - House IX: The ninth house symbolizes the belief system, higher studies, long trips and
religion. - House X: The tenth house is the house of profession, social status, success, and vocation.
- House XI: The eleventh house reflects the groups of belonging, social ideas, and friendships.
- House XII: the twelfth house is the house of the unconscious, Karma, the shadow and the visible.
I invite you to experience this complete and in-depth reading. The astrological Tarot reading will give you a lot of information and will help you focus, make decisions, and face the challenge of life in the best possible way.