A zodiac tarot reading combines both astrology and tarot, along with intuition and channeling, to offer a unique form of deep introspection and forecasting potential.

Similarities between the tarot and astrology become evident when looking at the meanings of the different tarot suits, and the four zodiacal elements of water, earth, air, and fire:

1. Cups are associated with the Water element – emotions, feelings, love, psychic concerns, and with the signs of the zodiac – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
2. Wands are associated with the Fire element – action, passion, inspiration, creativity, and the signs of the zodiac – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
3. Swords are associated with the Air element – intellectual mental action, communication, and the signs of the zodiac – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.
4. Pentacles are associated with the Earth element – physicality, health, material world, and the signs of the zodiac – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

Each of the twelve houses of the zodiac correlates to a specific zodiac sign and attributes:

1. Aries – self-identity, self-image, personality, appearance, expression.
2. Taurus – values, self-value, resources, possessions, wealth.
3. Gemini – communication, thinking, speaking, writing, plans.
4. Cancer – home, family, roots, inner-self, emotional security.
5. Leo – creativity, children, inner-child, romance, pleasure.
6. Virgo – physical health, daily routines, responsibilities, service, work.
7. Libra – relationships, significant other, partnerships, agreements, contracts.
8. Scorpio – intimacy, sexuality, life/death situations, spiritual lessons, transformation, inheritance.
9. Sagittarius – philosophy, belief systems, understanding, exploration, travel.
10. Capricorn – public life, social status, mission/career, reputation, future overview.
11. Aquarius – friends, groups, communities, associates, long-term goals.
12. Pisces – mental health, challenges, hidden self, secrets, spiritual experiences.

Twelve tarot cards are positioned in the shape of the zodiac wheel in alignment with its astrological house associations, and often a thirteenth card is placed in the middle for an overall theme.

Typically read either once per year or for a month ahead, a zodiac tarot reading is an opportunity to experience either an overview or a deep introspection of the potential available in all areas of life.