Choosing a Significator - tips to read the Tarot

Good morning everyone. Today we are looking at the final point or tip in reading the Tarot.

9. Choosing a Significator:

A significator is often chosen to assist with focusing on the client or the issue at hand when you are doing a specific spread such as the Celtic Cross for example. For example if it is a legal case you may like to select the Justice Card. If you a choosing a significator based on the Star sign of the client the following may be helpful.

Zodiac Sign Birthdate

Aries March 21 - April 19 Fire Wands Court card

Taurus April 20 - May 20 Earth Pentacles Court Card

Gemini May 21 - June 21 Air A Sword Court Card

Cancer June 22 - July 22 Water Cups Court Card

Leo July 23 - August 22 Fire A wands Court Card

Virgo August 23 - Sept 22 Earth Pentacles Court Card

Libra September 23 - October 23 Sword Court Card

Scorpio October 24 - Nov 21 Water Cups Court Card

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 Fire wands Court Card

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 Earth Pentacles Court Card

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 Sword Court Card

Pisces February 19 - March 20 Water Cups Court Card

Age Group

Children of either sex Pages

Teenages to young adults Knights

Adult Females Queens

Adult Males Kings

You can choose any card as a the significator and often one of the Major Arcana Cards may suit the character or features of the person just as well or better than the court card corresponding to their star sign or features. For example someone who works in sales and is confident and resourceful you may pick The Magician. An older man who is down to earth, stable but very authoritarian you might choose the Emperor rather than the King of Pentacles for example. Good luck with your readings and have a great day.